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Home My WebLink About990726.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (CORRECTED APRIL 26, 1999) Moved by Jack Epple that the following resolution be introduced for passage along with changes to Development Standards #16 and #23, regarding hours of operation, by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: PLANNER: Sheri Lockman CASE NUMBER: USR-1219 1 0 APPLICANT: Sand Land, Inc. m c':, c? C_ ADDRESS: 12910 WCR 13, Longmont, CO 80504 -_ � a REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Open Cut Gravel Bing and Batch Plant in the (A)Agricultural zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of NE4 of Section 29 and NW4 & N2 SW4 of Section 28, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. LOCATION: South of&adjacent to Highway 66&adjacent to Weld County Road 17 on the east and west. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 and Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as follows: a. Section 24.3.1.1 --That the proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, as amended. CM.Goal 2 states,"Promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources." b. Section 24.3.1.2--That the proposal is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Section 31.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides for mineral resource development facilities as a Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. c. Section 24.3.1.3 --That the proposal will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. Surrounding land uses include agricultural and limited residential. Approximately '/:mile to the west is a 1,500 head feedlot permitted by SUP-53 and SUP-329. d. Section 24.3.1.4 --That the proposed use will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plans of affected municipalities. In a referral response dated 2/26/1999, the Town of Platteville stated concerns regarding State Highway 66. These concerns have been addressed through Conditions of Approval 2A and 2B. e. Section 24.3.1.5--Most of the site is located within the Flood Hazard Overlay District area as shown on FEMA Panel Map #080266 0855 C. Conditions of Approval and Development Standards address the issue of the floodplain. CM.Policy 5.4 of the Comprehensive Plan states"the operation will comply with County flood hazard regulations". _. EXHIBIT RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 2 f. Section 24.3.1.6 --That the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime agricultural land. Only a small portion of the proposed site is designated "prime". The majority is designated "other" and "irrigated" by the USDA Soil Conservation Services. g. Section 24.3.1.7 —The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and county. h. Section 44--Additional requirements for Open mining have been addressed through this application and the Development Standards will insure compliance with Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording the plat. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders Office within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (Planning Dept.) 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit to the Colorado Department of Transportation a traffic study to help determine necessary improvements. (Planning Dept.) B. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services an agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation which will include any highway improvements deemed necessary. (Planning Dept.) C. The applicant shall post adequate collateral and enter into a Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement to include the following: (Public Works) 1. The applicant shall upgrade and pave Weld County Road 17 between the existing access and State Highway 66 (haul route) due to the impact of heavy truck traffic. 2. The applicant shall pave through both radii at the entrance to the site and directly south. 3. The applicant shall realign Weld County Road 17 at the approach to State Highway 66 to 90° to accommodate truck traffic and widening and paving radii to accommodate turning. D. The applicant shall submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owners stipulating that the oil and gas activities have adequately been incorporated into the design of the site. (Planning Dept.) RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 3 E. The applicant shall submit evidence from a certified engineer that encroachment upon the existing residences will not adversely affect the structures or their existing septic systems. If this is not obtained the extraction will not be permitted closer than 125 feet from the exterior of the residences in accordance with Section 44.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Planning Dept.) F. The applicant shall submit a plan for a storm retention facility to the Weld County Public Works Department for review and approval. The facility shall retain storm water runoff from a fully developed site from a 100-year storm. The drainage facility shall be designed to release the retained water at a quantity and rate not to exceed the quantity and rate of a five- year storm falling on an undeveloped site. If the proposal is to discharge into the Last Chance or seep ditch, the applicant shall provide written permission from the ditch companies to discharge its' storm water at these locations. Evidence of Public Works approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department. (Public Works) G. An Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application must be submitted to the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment. A copy of the A.P.E.N. shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department. Evidence of Weld County Health Department approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department. (Health Dept.) H. The applicant shall submit evidence that an NPDES Permit has been obtained from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health for any proposed discharge into State Waterways. (Health Dept.) I. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan to the Weld County Health Department for review and approval. Evidence of Health Department approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Health Dept.) J. The applicant shall apply for a Department of Army, 404 Clean Water Act permit and submit evidence of approval to the Department of Planning Services or submit evidence from the Department of Army that the 404 Clean Water Act permit is not applicable. (Planning Dept.) K. The applicant shall apply for and be approved for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for any development that will increase or decrease the base flood elevation in the flood plain as delineated on FEMA Panel Map #080266 0855 C, dated September 28, 1982. (Planning Dept.) L. The applicant shall submit a landscaping and buffering plan to the Weld County Planning Department for review and approval. (Planning Dept.) M. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All plats will reflect the new alignment of Weld County Road 17. (Public Works) 2. Weld County Road 17 is designated on the Transportation Plan Map as a local gravel road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build out. The plat shall delineate a total of 30 feet from the centerline of realigned Weld County Road 17 as right-of-way reservation. (Public Works) RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 4 3 A cross section of Weld County Road 17 to reflect two 12 foot driving lanes with a six foot gravel shoulder. Thickness of asphalt shall be determined through soils investigations. (Public Works) 4. State Highway 66 requires 150 feet of right-of right-of-way at full build out. The plat shall delineate a total of 75 feet from the centerline of State Highway 66 as right-of-way reservation. (Planning Dept.) N. The applicant shall obtain a Flood Hazard permit for any new structures. (Planning Dept.) 3. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Planning Dept.) Motion seconded by Cristie Nicklas. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Cristie Nicklas Arlan Marrs Fred Walker Stephan Mokray Marie Koolstra Jack Epple Bryant Gimlin The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Wendi Inloes, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on March 16, 1999. Dated the 16th o arch, thea Wendi Inloes Secretary SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sand Land, Inc. USR-1219 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit#1219 is for Open Pit Gravel Mining and Batch Plant in the "A" (agricultural) Zone District as indicated in application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. (Planning Dept.) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Planning Dept.) 3. All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Flood Regulations including: a. No fill, berms, or stockpiles shall be placed in the one hundred (100) year flood plain of the South Platte River which would obstruct passage of flood flows. (Planning Dept.) b. 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. (Planning Dept.) 4. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Health Dept.) 5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Health Dept.) 6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Health Dept.) 7. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dB(A), as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. (Health Dept.) 8. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Health Dept.) 9. Portable toilets may be utilized on the site which are temporary locations of equipment, such as a crusher, etc. for up to six months at each location. (Health Dept.) 10. 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. (Health Dept.) 11. Dust suppressant shall be placed adjacent to the homes being excepted out of the mining operation. (Public Works) 12. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency including a Letter of Map revision if determined to be applicable. (Planning Dept.) 13. The site shall maintain compliance with the Platteville Fire Protection District, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Colorado Division of Minerals&Geology. (Planning Dept.) 14. "No Trespassing"signs shall be posted and maintained on the perimeter fence to clearly identify the boundaries of the site. (Planning Dept.) 15. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved storm water detention plan. (Public Works) 16. The sand and gravel facility shall be allowed to operate 24 hours a day. (Planning Commission) 17. The scale house or other structure shall be located so that it is accessible by all employees of the site. It shall be equipped with a restroom with the appropriate number of toilets (per the Unified Building Code), hand washing facilities, and a septic system. The septic system shall be designed by a registered professional engineer, in accordance with the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. (Health Dept.) 18. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. (Planning) 19. Lighting provided for security and emergency night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners. (Planning Dept.) 20. Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and drainage ways shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented, if necessary, for the depth of the setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise, dust, and erosion. (Planning Dept.) 21. Where topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the reclaimed areas. (Planning Dept.) 22. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Ordinance 169A. (Public Works) 23. The sand and gravel operation shall comply with operation policies identified in Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, except for Section 44.4.2, which shall comply with Development Standard 16. (Planning Commission). 24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 26. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Planning Department shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 27. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Jack Epple that the following resolution be introduced for passage along with changes to Development Standards #16 and #23, regarding hours of operation, by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: PLANNER: Sheri Lockman - G) • CASE NUMBER: USR-1219 f APPLICANT: Sand Land, Inc. , r ,) ADDRESS: 12910 WCR 13, Longmont, CO 80504 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Open Cut Grav@t�vtining and Batch Plant in the (A)Agricultural zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of NE4 of Section 29 and NW4 & N2 SW4 of Section 28, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO. LOCATION: South of&adjacent to Highway 66&adjacent to Weld County Road 17 on the east and west. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 and Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as follows: a. Section 24.3.1.1 --That the proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan, as amended. CM.Goal 2 states,"Promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources." b. Section 24.3.1.2 --That the proposal is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Section 31.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides for mineral resource development facilities as a Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. c. Section 24.3.1.3 --That the proposal will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. Surrounding land uses include agricultural and limited residential.Approximately%mile to the west is a 1,500 head feedlot permitted by SUP-53 and SUP-329. d. Section 24.3.1.4--That the proposed use will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plans of affected municipalities. In a referral response dated 2/26/1999, the Town of Platteville stated concerns regarding State Highway 66. These concerns have been addressed through Conditions of Approval 2A and 2B. e. Section 24.3.1.5--Most of the site is located within the Flood Hazard Overlay District area as shown on FEMA Panel Map #080266 0855 C. Conditions of Approval and Development Standards address the issue of the floodplain. CM.Policy 5.4 of the Comprehensive Plan states "the operation will comply with County flood hazard regulations". EXHIBIT 990726 Use#a!4 RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 2 f. Section 24.3.1.6 --That the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime agricultural land. Only a small portion of the proposed site is designated "prime". The majority is designated "other" and "irrigated" by the USDA Soil Conservation Services. g. Section 24.3.1.7 --The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and county. h. Section 44--Additional requirements for Open mining have been addressed through this application and the Development Standards will insure compliance with Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording the plat. The completed plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners. (Planning Dept.) 2. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit to the Colorado Department of Transportation a traffic study to help determine necessary improvements. (Planning Dept.) B. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services an agreement with the Colorado Department of Transportation which will include any highway improvements deemed necessary. (Planning Dept.) C. The applicant shall post adequate collateral and enter into a Road Maintenance and Improvements Agreement to include the following: (Public Works) 1. The applicant shall upgrade and pave Weld County Road 17 between the existing access and State Highway 66 (haul route) due to the impact of heavy truck traffic. 2. The applicant shall pave through both radii at the entrance to the site and directly south. 3. The applicant shall realign Weld County Road 17 at the approach to State Highway 66 to 90° to accommodate truck traffic and widening and paving radii to accommodate turning. D. The applicant shall submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral owners stipulating that the oil and gas activities have adequately been incorporated into the design of the site. (Planning Dept.) RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 3 E. The applicant shall submit evidence from a certified engineer that encroachment upon the existing residences will not adversely affect the structures or their existing septic systems. If this is not obtained the extraction will not be permitted closer than 125 feet from the exterior of the residences in accordance with Section 44.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Planning Dept.) F. The applicant shall submit a plan for a storm retention facility to the Weld County Public Works Department for review and approval. The facility shall retain storm water runoff from a fully developed site from a 100-year storm. The drainage facility shall be designed to release the retained water at a quantity and rate not to exceed the quantity and rate of a five- year storm falling on an undeveloped site. If the proposal is to discharge into the Last Chance or seep ditch, the applicant shall provide written permission from the ditch companies to discharge its' storm water at these locations. Evidence of Public Works approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department. (Public Works) G. An Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application must be submitted to the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment. A copy of the A.P.E.N. shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department. Evidence of Weld County Health Department approval shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department. (Health Dept.) H. The applicant shall submit evidence that an NPDES Permit has been obtained from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Health for any proposed discharge into State Waterways. (Health Dept.) The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan to the Weld County Health Department for review and approval. Evidence of Health Department approval shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Health Dept.) J. The applicant shall apply for a Department of Army, 404 Clean Water Act permit and submit evidence of approval to the Department of Planning Services. (Planning Dept.) K. The applicant shall apply for and be approved for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for any development that will increase or decrease the base flood elevation in the flood plain as delineated on FEMA Panel Map #080266 0855 C, dated September 28, 1982. (Planning Dept.) L. The applicant shall submit a landscaping and buffering plan to the Weld County Planning Department for review and approval. (Planning Dept.) M. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All plats will reflect the new alignment of Weld County Road 17. (Public Works) 2. Weld County Road 17 is designated on the Transportation Plan Map as a local gravel road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build out. The plat shall delineate a total of 30 feet from the centerline of realigned Weld County Road 17 as right-of-way reservation. (Public Works) RESOLUTION, USR-1219 Sand Land, Inc. Page 4 3 A cross section of Weld County Road 17 to reflect two 12 foot driving lanes with a six foot gravel shoulder. Thickness of asphalt shall be determined through soils investigations. (Public Works) 4. State Highway 66 requires 150 feet of right-of right-of-way at full build out. The plat shall delineate a total of 75 feet from the centerline of State Highway 66 as right-of-way reservation. (Planning Dept.) N. The applicant shall obtain a Flood Hazard permit for any new structures. (Planning Dept.) 3. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Planning Dept.) Motion seconded by Cristie Nicklas. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Cristie Nicklas Arlan Marrs Fred Walker Stephan Mokray Marie Koolstra Jack Epple Bryant Gimlin The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Wendi Inloes, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on March 16, 1999. Dated the 16th of M 19 Wendi Inloes Secretary SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Sand Land, Inc. USR-1219 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit#1219 is for Open Pit Gravel Mining and Batch Plant in the "A" (agricultural) Zone District as indicated in application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. (Planning Dept.) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. (Planning Dept.) 3. All operations on said described parcel shall be in conformance with the Weld County Flood Regulations including: a. No fill, berms, or stockpiles shall be placed in the one hundred (100) year flood plain of the South Platte River which would obstruct passage of flood flows. (Planning Dept.) b. 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. (Planning Dept.) 4. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Health Dept.) 5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. (Health Dept.) 6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Health Dept.) 7. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit of 80 dB(A), as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. (Health Dept.) 8. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil, sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. (Health Dept.) 9. Portable toilets may be utilized on the site which are temporary locations of equipment, such as a crusher, etc. for up to six months at each location. (Health Dept.) 10. 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. (Health Dept.) 11. Dust suppressant shall be placed adjacent to the homes being excepted out of the mining operation. (Public Works) 12. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency including a Letter of Map revision if determined to be applicable. (Planning Dept.) 13. The site shall maintain compliance with the Platteville Fire Protection District, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the Colorado Division of Minerals&Geology. (Planning Dept.) 14. "No Trespassing" signs shall be posted and maintained on the perimeter fence to clearly identify the boundaries of the site. (Planning Dept.) 15. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved storm water detention plan. (Public Works) 16. The sand and gravel facility shall be allowed to operate 24 hours a day. (Planning Commission) 17. The scale house or other structure shall be located so that it is accessible by all employees of the site. It shall be equipped with a restroom with the appropriate number of toilets (per the Unified Building Code), hand washing facilities, and a septic system. The septic system shall be designed by a registered professional engineer, in accordance with the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. (Health Dept.) 18. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. (Planning) 19. Lighting provided for security and emergency night operation on the site shall be designed so that the lighting will not adversely affect surrounding property owners. (Planning Dept.) 20. Existing trees and ground cover along public road frontage and drainage ways shall be preserved, maintained, and supplemented, if necessary, for the depth of the setback in order to protect against and/or reduce noise, dust, and erosion. (Planning Dept.) 21. Where topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the reclaimed areas. (Planning Dept.) 22. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Ordinance 169A. (Public Works) 23. The sand and gravel operation shall comply with operation policies identified in Section 44 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, except for Section 44.4.2, which shall comply with Development Standard 16. (Planning Commission). 24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as amended. 26. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Planning Department shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County Regulations. 27. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Planning Commission before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. Hello