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Home My WebLink About20003024.tiff Weld County Planning Dept. AUG 24 2000 ° RECEIVED rill ' Weld County Referral . _ August 3, 2000 Ville COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Hall-Irwin Construction Case Number AmUSR-1125 Company • Please Reply By August 24, 2000 Planner Chris Gathman Project Amendment to a Use by Special Review to expand an existing mining operation.. Legal E2 SW4 of Section 30 and NE4 NW4 of Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 61I West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, I Location South of and adjacent to WCR 64.5, approximately 1/4 mile east of WCR 25. Parcel Number 0805 30 000064, 0805 30 000017, 0805 31 000061, 31 000062, & 31 000064 . The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this cate may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 18, 2000 We have reviewed the request and find that4[does docs not-comply with our Comprehensive Plan O We have reviewed the request and find no con icts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. •-Comments: (� 1-%. +v w..w It+a. rural l 1,...K.-c.1,...K.-c. Aip L/ 4'�1t V reaXc ` ;1- 14. ••••" W C SC:t✓\ 4 S .S% Cer.�r.;n\ e� ..J�a :,\.-,0"-. 8r% 011 �an� `Vke rt I's w�.-e.a,...rlj.'vrS Sat" 6....te c„,... : s r�te.rc7 :1�+..k of•- Ca Yr•pUr`ncc w ; "h 4C1'-•-1 c o...tw. 5e.e._ G. \0r%. P. . s----0--' Signature (/�j� Date g-D;3--0O Agency C/ e�G�A r �a�,....v .;�y 1�V�le � � a i' 4-Weld County Planning Dept. +1555 N. 17th ye.Greeley,CO. 8031 •i(970)353-6100 ext.3540 +(97, ' 2000-3024 PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY _] ITEM: Weld County Referral for an Amendment to a Use by Special Review (USR) for a Gravel Mining Operation PROJECT: Firestien Pit LOCATION: South of and Adjacent to WCR 64.5, North of the Cache la Poudre River, West of WCR 27 (83rd Avenue) APPLICANT: Hall-Irwin Construction Company CASE PLANNER: Jeff Hofinan, Planner II PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: August 22, 2000 PLANNING COMMISSION FUNCTION: To review the proposed amendment to a Use by Special Review (USR) for compliance with the City of Greeley Comprehensive Plan and make a recommendation to the Weld County Planning Commission. PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: The applicant is requesting an expansion of an existing sand and gravel mining operation. The operation currently includes an asphalt and concrete batch plant and recycling plant as accessory uses. The site will be mined in 7 phases over a fifteen-year period. Reclamation of the expanded site will occur as mining takes place and consists of irrigated farmland, a 32.7 acre pond with wetland benches, and a number of smaller ponds including some designed for a fish farm operation. The proposed expansion is partially within the City of Greeley's Long Range Expected Growth Area (LREGA). The LREGA is the area that is anticipated for growth in the next twenty years. The LREGA bisects the midpoint of the site on the "O" Street (WCR 64;1 alignment. The site is approximately one-quarter mile from the nearest City of Greeley municipal boundaries. The Poudre River Ranch development is the closest project to the site. This development is south of the Cache la Poudre River and east of 83rd Avenue. The final phases of this mixed residential and light commercial development are in the planning process. SITE DATA: Expansion Site Size 167 acres Proposed Land Use Sand and Gravel Mining Surrounding Zoning: North - Weld County Agriculture South - Weld County Agriculture East - Weld County Agriculture West - Weld County Agriculture Surrounding Land Uses: North - Pasture and Cultivated Fields South - Cache la Poudre River, Sand and Gravel Operation East - Pasture, Cultivated Fields, Future Sand and Gravel Operation West - Pasture and Cultivated Fields KEY ISSUES AND ANALYSIS: Does the request comply with the City of Greeley Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan identifies sand and gravel deposits as an important mineral resource that is a basic component in roadway and building construction. The following Comprehensive Plan policies apply to this request. Comprehensive Plan Policy 5.3 [The City should]insure that proposed land use developments do not permanently preclude the extraction of commercial sand and gravel deposits on a case by care basis until such time that a detailed mineral extraction plan is adopted. Staff Comment: The requested amendment to the permit provides for the expanded extraction of additional commercial deposits. The request complies with this policy. Comprehensive Plan Policy 5.4 [The City should] insure that sand and gravel operations sites are reclaimed in a manner that enhances both the natural environment and anticipated future land uses. Staff Comment: Reclamation of the expanded site will consist of irrigated farmland, a 32.7 acre pond with wetland benches, and a number of smaller ponds including some Planning Comm. Summary 2 WCR Firestien Pit designed for a fish farm operation. The reclamation plan, except for the fish farm operation, is typical for sand and gravel operations. Similar reclaimed sand and gravel operations are commonly used for residential development, recreation and farming. The request has been referred to the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW). The reclamation and fish farm operation, as a condition of approval, should comply with the DOW comments and recommendations. If the DOW recommendations are followed, the request can enhance both the natural environment and anticipated future land uses. ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW TEAM: The Administrative Review Team informally reviewed this item on August 14, 2000. The only comment was concerning the reservation of right-of-way for the future expansion of 83r° Avenue. The requested expansion is not adjacent to this road. RECOMMENDATION: Planning Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find that the requested amendment to a USR is partially located in the City of Greeley's Long Range Expected Growth Area (LREGA), and that the request is consistent with the City of Greeley Comprehensive Plan policies: 5.3 - The requested amendment to the permit provides for the expanded extraction of additional commercial sand and gravel deposits; 5.4 - The natural environment and anticipated future land uses are enhanced by the proposed amendment to the USR; And recommend approval of the request to the Weld County Planning Commission with the following condition; • Reclamation of the site and the future fish farm operation shall comply with the recommendations of the Colorado Division of Wildlife. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Vicinity Map Attachment B - Applicant's Narrative Attachment C - Existing Conditions Map Attachment D - Mining Plan Attachment E - Reclamation Plan Planning Comm. Summary 3 WCR Firestien Pit Weld County Planning Dept. (it MEMORANDUM AUG i'8 ;'.Q00 RECEIVED TO: Chris Gathman, Planner I DATE:, August 25, 2010 CFROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator COLORADO SUBJECT: AmUSR-1125; Hall-Irwin Construction Company The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under the purview of the Use by Special Review Standards (open pit mining). Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: Access: The applicant is proposing to use the existing accesses on to WCR 27 (83rd Avenue). This sccess t as been improved with acceleration and deceleration to accommodate heavy truck traffic. Circulation and Parking: There is adequate employee and truck parking. The truck circ ration appei rs adequate for all mining phases. Improvements Agreement: The applicant has an existing Road Improvements Agreemert with the Wald Cou! ity Public Works that indicates a designated haul route. REQUIREMENTS: \NCR 27 (83rd Avenue) is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan Map as an arterial status read requiring a 100-foot right-of-way at full build out. The applicant needs to reserve an additional 20-foot right-of-way adjacent to WCR 27. \NCR 64.5 is designated on the Weld County Transportation Plan May as a collector status road, which requil es an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out. The applicant shall reserve an additional 10-foot right-of-way adjacent to \NCR 64.5. No additional access shall be granted to WCR 64.5 from the facility. The Weld County Public Works Department is working on the reconfiguration of the curve on 83rd Avenue (Wr;R 27)at WCR 64.5. This curve section will be realigned adjacent to your parcel mining cell No. 3. It appears in your reclamation plan for Pond "H" that the realigned roadway will miss the pond. Please contact Diane Houghtalir g, Traffic Engineer, to verify the location. pc: AmUSR-1125 plan l usr EXHIBIT r3 iiicti,;.„, Weld County Referral , __ August 3, 200,7 "lig e COLORADO The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Hall-Irwin Construction Case Number AmUSR-1125 Company —I Please Reply By August 24, 2000 Planner Chris Gathman —�? Project Amendment to a Use by Special Review to expand an existing mining operation Legal E2 SW4 of Section 30 and NE4 NW4 of Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 6,3 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. I Location South of and adjacent to WCR 64.5, approximately 1/4 mile east of WCR 25. Parcel Number 0805 30 000064, 0805 30 000017, 0805 31 000061, 31 000062, & 31 000064 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) September 18, 2000 ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. 'See attached letter. Comments:----k- cc--;, ;- /7/1y USG\,. ;IS 4.3 Vc.X-ai tt o vk G_ N c. Signature �� ??) -1.---7 Date Aj Z- r Agency /J 5--C‘' ' +Weld County Planning Dept. 'x1555 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO. 80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 1(' t r" ^'' I IIS Windsor - Severance Fire Protection District Office of the Fire Marshal _ 728 Main Street niiHL`@ !my: ©] s Windsor, Colorado 80550 �.z — -. iyC,1�[ October 15, 1997 Hall - Irwin Construction Bestway Concrete 3026 4's Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Attn: Dick Roper RE: Bestway Concrete Facility, 30279 WCR 27 Fuel Tank The fuel tank has been reviewed. The fuel tank was identified but not shown or described on the site plans submitted through Weld County for review. In previous discussions on the location of an asphalt batch plant the Fire District requested the installation of a fire hydrant on site to provide adequate means of protecting the facility. The response of your company was to hold off on the asphalt plant. At that time there was no discussion about the fuel tank. The installation of the fuel tank will be approved with the following conditions: 1) As stated by the State Oil Inspection it must comply with NFPA 30 and 30A. It shall not be filled until inspections by the Fire District and the State have been completed. Any conditions not meeting the codes shall be corrected prior to use. 2) No other tanks shall be placed within the concrete containment. The site at WCR 13 south of Hwy 392 in Windsor was reviewed, within that containment an unleaded tank was installed. Materials, drums, buckets or other materials shall not be stored in the containment. The temporary tank located on the site should be removed. 3) A security fence was not indicated on the drawing for the WCR 27 site. The WCR 13 site does not have a security fence for the fuel tanks. Fencing is required for fuel tanks and propane tanks. The operation of fuel islands must be secured when personnel are not at the site. 4) Fire extinguishers meeting a 20BC rating must be located near fuel tanks, propane tanks, and fuel islands. Extinguishers must be mounted in accordance with NFPA 10. 5) Tanks must be properly labeled. 6) Personnel at the site must be trained in the use of fire extinguishers on an annual basis in accordance with OSHA requirements. You may contact this office to schedule fire extinguisher training As stated above the Fire District is interested in establishing a reliable source of water in the area of the plant for fire fighting purposes. At the present time the closest fire hydrant is located approximately 3.8 miles from your site. With this distance and the time to fill the Fire Department Tanker we can not maintain adequate water flows to sustain an attack on a fire. With the water supply available to us, we will be confined to a defensive mode of fire fighting and concentrating on the protection of life. By providing a fire hydrant at your site, or even assisting in the installation of the hydrant at WCR 27 and WCR 66 you would be assisting us in protecting your site. You have the means to improve fire fighting capability to protect your site and your neighbors. We are aware that installing a fire hydrant is an expense. There are however, offsets to any expense. The fire rating for that area of the Fire District is a Class 9. The primary reason for the classification is due to the lack of available water supplies. The Fire District is trying to improve water supplies which will eventually lower the fire rating and decrease the cost of fire insurance. In the long term you would probably recover the expense of the hydrant. Pie otify me whenyou are ready for inspections on the site, 686-9596. 4 wr. lIhe_yo— Dan Gr h Fire. Marshal WINDSOR r.&, s: Town of Windsor 301 Walnut Slre t •Windsor: Colorado 80550 « 970 68t,-74'76 - O. COLO September 8, 2000 Chris Gathman, Weld County Planner Weld County Dept. of Planning Services 1555 N. 17'"Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Subject: AmUSR-1125 Hall Irwin Dear Mr. Gathman: The Town of Windsor Planning Commission reviewed this referral at its regular meeting of September 7, 2000. The subject property is located outside the Town's Growth Management Area, but within the Community Influence Area. The subject property is depicted partially as Community Separator and partially as Parks, Open Space & Floodplains on the Town's Land Use Plan map. The Windsor Comprehensive Plan states that the Community Separator land use depiction provides for areas of open space and open lands which generally have little or no development, with the exception of agricultural activities, while the Open Space depiction provides for lands that are open and generally free from development. Since the mining operation is not the ultimate end-use of the property and does not propose development at this time, the proposed gravel mining use is consistent with the Town's Land Use Plan map. The application materials indicate that the expansion area will allow the mining of additional land area, however, it will not increase truck traffic or hours of operation. Additionally, although the application materials indicate that all trucks will continue to exit the property on Weld County County Road 27 and that the majority of truck traffic will proceed north, it was confirmed with Ms. Danna Ortiz, the applicant's representative, that the majority of the truck traffic will continue to proceed south towards the City of Greeley. Therefore, the Town of Windsor Planning Commission recommends approval of this amended Use by Special Review permit. Thank you for the opportunity to review this proposal. Sincerely, ^ ^ Scott Ballstadt a Senior Planner pc: Robert G. Frank, Chairman, Windsor Planning Commission Hall Irwin, applicant Danna Ortiz, Rocky Mountain Consultants, Inc. applicant's representative ICQ02t ?-CU ee MEMORANDUM r EXHIBIT 111 Ile TO: Chris Gathman DATE: August 21, 2000 FROM: Sheble McConnelloguuee,, Weld County Hea COLORADO CASE NO.: AmUSR-1125 NAME: Hall Irwin Construction Company Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal to amend USR 1125 to expand an existing mining operation. Our Department recommends approval. Prior to recording the plat: 1) The existing NPDES Permit must be amended for the increased operation if the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment determines That such a modification represents a significant change in the discharge. 2) The existing Emission Permit must be modified for the increased operation if the Colorado Department of Health and Environment determines that such a modification represents a significant change in emissions or production. 3) A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment,for approval prior to operation. Evidence of Health Department approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Dept Of Public Health and Environment) The following are the conditions that are recommended to be part of any approval: ,Yj All fuel tanks,septic tanks,temporary buildings, and any other hazardous items that might wash away during flooding shall be securely anchored and adequately flood proofed to avoid creation of a health hazard. Following completion of mining, all temporary buildings shall be removed. .4 All liquid and solid wastes(as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30- 20-101, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) XNo permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 4) Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive oust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) $) The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit 4'O 6 A as measured according to 25-12-103, Colorado Revised Statutes. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) Hall Irwin AmUSR-1125 Page 2 6) Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for the employees. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 7l5 The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 9/ The facility shall utilize the existing septic system at the scale house. Portable toilets sh al be used for the processing area. 94' The facility shall utilize bottled drinking water for employees. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 9) The installation of the septic system shall comply with the Weld County I.S.D.S. flood plain policy. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) 1;tf Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) y?} The operation shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Dept. Of Public Health and Environment) ,14 The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act(MSHA). (Dept. Of Public Health and Environment) 9Yj The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved dust abatement plan at all times The facility shall have sufficient equipment available to implement the dust control as required by the Weld County Health Dept. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) y55 The site shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado Division of Minerals & Geology. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment) sm/AmUSR-1125 5D DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY ��i+� � ��‘ CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DISTRICT � .�'�� DENVER REGULATORY OFFICE, 9307 S. PLATTE CANYON ROAD LITTLETON, COLORADO 80128-6901 August 14,2000 s 4ns<Y. REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: Mr. Chris Gathman Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Hall-Irwin Company Mining Operation,to Expand Existing Mining Operations,Case No. AmUSR-1125 Corps File No. 200080544 Dear Mr. Gathman: Reference is made to the above-mentioned project located in the SW '/ of Section 30 and NW Y of Section 31, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado. Before any work at this site begins which may involve the excavation or the discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States which may include ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, lakes,ponds or wetlands,the property should be examined for these areas pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Any wetlands should be delineated and mapped. This office should be notified by a proponent of the project for proper Department of the Arm:, permits or changes in permit requirements prior to any work in waters of the IJ.S. A list of Environmental Consultants who may assist in a wetland delineation and mapping has been sent to the applicant along with a copy of this letter. If there are any questions concerning this matter, please notify Mr. Terry McKee of this office at 303-979-4120 and reference Corps No.200080544. Sincerely, Timo Car __ Chief, Denver Regulatory Office tm Copies Furnished: Hall-Irwin Corporation P.O. Box 519 # 7"77 Greeley, Colorado 80632 n STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor / DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES / `�w � DIVISION OF WILDLIFE //3° / p AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER "iPf ' p. Russell George, Director VIV Orr 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 For 1.71dlife- Telephone: (303) 297-1192 /or People' Larry Rogstad, District Wildlife Manager 1528 28th Avenue Court Greeley, colorado 80634 Dana Ortiz Rocky Mountain Consultants 825 Delaware Avenue, Suite 500 Longmont, Colorado 80501 Re: Hall-Irwin-Firstien Project Dear Dana, First off, I apologize for taking so long to get back with you, but we're in the middle of hunting seasons now. Therefore the Division's resources are stretched thin. I reviewed the mining and reclamation plans for the Hall-Irwin property. From years of District patrol along the Poudre River, I am familiar with the properties in question. You asked whether it would be necessary to conduct a search for Preble's meadow jumping mouse and Ute Ladies Tresses Orchid on this site prior to onset of development. This parcel is located in an area designated by the U S Fish and Wildlife Service as a potential Preble's mouse area. However, because the portions of the property that will be mined and developed are irrigated agricultural fields tilled annually, the site is not considered suitable for Preble's mice. For the same reason the parcel is not suitable habitat for Ute Ladies Tresses Orchid. Consequently, unless portions of the property that are untilled pasture land will be developed, there is no need to conduct Preble's or orchid search as part of the development plan. The Division would suggest a 100 yard non development setback from the center of the river be maintained, post mining, to provide an adequate movement corridor for wildlife and potential site for Prebles mouse habitat. In previous meetings with Brett Hall, the Division suggested that pond reclamation plans shoul.d include irregular shoreline contours, irregular pond bottoms, and varying shoreline slope. The reclamation plan you sent indicates that pond H will be reclaimed in such a fashion. We woulc encourage the developer to reclaim the rest of the ponds in a similar manner. When Hall Irwin begins reclaiming the wetland portions of this development, the division would be eager to assist in working together to develop the best possible wetland for wildlife. The reclamation plan indicates that an aqu-culture facility will be created on a portion of the site after mining is completed. The fish farm will need to be inspected and licensed. by the Division of Wildlife before it goes into production. Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this proposal. Feel free to call me if representatives of Hall Irwin or you have questions. Sincerel urs, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg E. Walther, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Bernard L. Black, Jr., Chairman • Rick Enstrom, Vice-Chairman • Philip James, Secretary Members, Tom Burke • Mark LeValley • Marianna Raftopoulos • Robert Shoemaker • Olive Valdez Ex-Officio Members, Greg E. Welcher and Don Ament iu : JUa Division of Wildlife 1 -970-352-2 ( 43 p . 2 STATE OF COLORADO Bin Owens,Governor /WR� DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES t G 4?�'�J DIVISION OF WILDLIFE 3� AN EQUAL OPPORTUNrFY EMPLOYER sr 44 • Russel George,Director % moo Broadway OF lit Denver,Colorado 80216 F0711rld&fe- Telephane:(3)297-1182 For People Lamy Rogstad,District Wildlife Manager 1528 28th Avenue Court Greeley,Colorado 80634 September 19,2000 Mr. Chris Gathman, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley Colorado, 80631 Re: AmUSR=1125,AmUSR-927 Hall h-win Dear Chris: I received the above referenced referral packets from you concerning Hall Irwin properties. My supervisor and I have met with Brett Hall, of Hall Irwin, on several occasions during the last several months concerning development plans on various projects they are involved with in Weld County. Brett and his associates have eagerly sought out and implemented reclamation plans that maximize the potential for wildlife and fisheries. Their completed pond complex along Weld Road 9S at the Poudre River is an excellent example of reclamation projects that restore and enhance wildlife habitat. During our meetings, we have dicc'Lsced the two projects submitted by you for referraL We are confident that Hall Irwin will be conscientious in reclaiming these projects in a manner that will be of benefit to wildlife as well as people. If you would,please copy Kim Ogle with this letter so he can include it in his ease file. As always please call on me if I can be of further assistance. Best Regards, Larry Rogstad. DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.Greg E Watcher,Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION,Bernard L Back Jr..Gitelman • Pock Ensrom.Vice Cheimen • Philp James Sexxeary Hello