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MEMORANDUM
ikTO: Todd Hodges DATE: May 11, 1998
FROM: Trevor Jiricek, Health Department
COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1086, H. Michael Croissant
We have conducted an initial review of the submitted materials associated with this USR application.
It appears that there will be four(4)retention basins associated with the facility. However, all four
of these basins are located outside of the proposed permit area. It is our opinion that the retention
basins should lie within the permitted area. The retention basins must be designed to meet certain
specifications and if not managed appropriately could pose a threat to both the environment and
surrounding properties. Thus they should be subject to review with this permit. Therefore, we
recommend that either the applicant amend the permitted area or the retention basins be designed
so that they lie within the permitted area.
Please let me know how you intend to proceed. We will hold off continuing our review until this
item has been addressed. If you have any questions,please call me at extension 2232. Thanks!
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COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1086, H. Michael Croissant RECEIVED
We have reviewed this proposal and provided our recommendation below. We have divided the
recommendation into conditions of approval and development standards.
We recommend that the applicant meet the following conditions prior to recording their plat:
1) The facility shall demonstrate that the surface water control plan, prepared by Acklam
Associates, dated September 12, 1997, has been constructed. At a minimum, the facility shall
submit for approval as-built drawings of the drainage features and the retention structures to the
Weld County Health Department.
2) All five (5) monitoring wells shall be installed as described in the June 1997 Groundwater
Monitoring Plan,prepared by LT Environmental. Evidence of installation shall be provided to
both the Weld County Health Department and the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment.
3) A dust abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department for review and
approval. The facility shall have sufficient water available to implement dust control as
required by the Weld County Health Department.
4) A fly abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department for review and
approval.
5) An odor abatement plan shall be submitted to the Weld County Health Department for review
.and approval.
6) The facility shall provide evidence to the Weld County Planning and Health Departments that
an appropriate financial assurance mechanism has been secured in accordance with the
Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2).
We recommend that the following conditions be incorporated as development standards:
1) The Weld County Health Department, Weld County Planning Department, and the Solid Waste
Section of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment shall be notified in
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writing of any new materials (other than manures/bedding and wood chips) proposed for
composting. Written approval to proceed with composting shall be obtained from the Weld
County Health Department and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prior
to receipt of the new material. Submittal information shall include operational procedures and
storage procedures. All materials considered for composting shall meet current and future
regulatory requirements for that specific material. No dead animals shall be composted on site.
2) Any portable fueling equipment shall be kept within a bermed area. The berm shall be lined and
designed to contain 120% of the total tank capacity contained within the bermed area.
3) The facility shall have adequate equipment to dewater each retention structure. Each retention
structure shall be dewatereed to a level that restores the full runoff storage capacity within a 15-
day period following each storm event.
4) No stockpiling of raw material such as manure/bedding, food waste, biosolids, or any other
approved putrescible material shall be allowed on site. All raw, uncomposted material shall be
placed in windrows unit within 72 hours upon receipt at the facility. Windrows shall be no
larger than 8-feet in height and 20-feet in width. This is not meant to include the temporary
stockpiling of finished compost. In the event processing units, other than windrows, are to be
incorporated at the site, a detailed description of the unit and processing requirements shall be
provided to the Weld County Health Department for review and approval. The description shall
include literature and other examples that demonstrate the unit is an effective composting
process.
5) All windrows shall be turned a minimum of every ten(10) days. This shall not include bulking
agents such as wood chips, grass clippings, etc. and liquids stored within approved closed
storage tanks.
6) All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
7) No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
8) Waste materials shall be handled, stored,and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
9) 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.
10) An individual sewage disposal system is required if any type of an office facility is located on
the site for the facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage
Disposal Regulations. A vault system shall be acceptable. If a vault is installed, pumping
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records shall be kept for review. A portable toilet facility shall be provided and maintained on
site until such time a permanent individual sewage disposal system is installed.
11) The facility shall operate in a manner to control flies in accordance with its approved fly
abatement plan. Additional fly control measures shall be implemented at the request of the
Weld County Health Department in the event that flies (which can be determined to be
associated with the facility) are in such a number to be considered a nuisance condition. The
plan shall also be implemented in the event the Weld County Health Department receives a
significant number of fly (associated with facility) complaints and, in the judgement of the
Health Officer, there exists a fly condition requiring abatement.
In the event the facility creates nuisance conditions as the result of excess flies, at the request
of the Health Officer,the facility shall develop a method of tracking and recording the dates that
record the following activities:
a) The date each load of manure is delivered to the site;
b) The date each load of manure is placed in windrows;
c) The date each windrow has been turned;
d) The date the manure has been removed from the facility.
The method of recording shall be approved by the Health Officer. These records shall be
provided at an interval as determined by the Health Officer, until the Health Officer determines
that the facility no longer poses a nuisance.
12) Any solid waste as defined in the regulations pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and
Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2) received or generated at the site must be removed and disposed of
at an approved sanitary landfill.
13) The facility shall have on site and available to the Weld County Health Department, Weld
County Planning Department, and Colorado State Health Department at all times the specific
procedures to handle the following:
a. hazardous materials received on site
b. contamination or discharge of water from the site
c. odors in excess of established limit
d. flies determined to be a nuisance condition
e. dusty conditions
14) The facility shall be operated in a manner that controls odor in accordance with its approved
odor abatement plan. Odors detected off site shall not equal or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one
dilution threshold, as measured pursuant to Regulation 2 of the Colorado Air Pollution Control
Regulations. Additional odor abatement measures shall be implemented at the request of the
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Weld County Health Department in the event odor levels detected off site of the facility meet
or exceed the level of fifteen-to-one dilution threshold or, in the judgement of the Weld County
Health Officer, there exists an odor condition requiring abatement.
15) The facility shall be operated in a manner to control fugitive dust in accordance with its
approved dust abatement plan. Additional dust abatement measures shall be implemented at
the request of the Weld County Health Department in the event it is determined that dust (that
can be determined to be originating at the facility) is a nuisance condition.
16) The Special Review Permit site and facility shall be operated in compliance with any required
Air Emission Permit approved by the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado
Department of Public Health and the Environment.
17) A metal sign shall be posted at the facility entrance. the sign shall be a minimum of three feet
in width and four feet in length. The sign shall state the following:
a. name of operation
b. type
c. emergency phone numbers of the facility operator
18) The facility shall comply with the Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and
Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2) the facility shall also comply with any composting regulations
promulgated Pursuant to the Solid Waste Act, Section 30, Article 20, Part 1, C.R.S.
19) In the event a residential home is constructed on the property, it shall be served by a individual
sewage disposal system in accordance with the Weld County ISDS Regulations.
20) In accordance with the June 1997 Groundwater Monitoring Plan, prepared by LT
Environmental, the facility shall submit a report summarizing the procedures and analytical
results to the Weld County Health Department and the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment after each sampling event.
21) After completion of background groundwater monitoring (as described in the June 1997
Groundwater Monitoring Plan,prepared by LT Environmental)an appropriate statistical method
shall be selected and utilized to determine if an impact to groundwater has occurred. The
statistical method must be approved by both the Weld County Health Department and the Solid
Waste Unit of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
22) All aspects of the facility's groundwater monitoring plan and subsequent monitoring activities
shall comply with Section 2.2 and Appendix B and all other applicable portions of the
Regulations Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities and any other applicable
Rule or Regulation.
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23) 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.
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SUBJECT: USR-1086; H. Michael Croissant
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal; the following requirements are
recommended to be a part of any approval:
COMMENTS:
I spoke with the applicant to verify the access point to proposed WCR 35. He indicated they would utilize the
existing access and not access onto WCR 12.
In the second phase of the Buffalo Ridge Subdivision Improvements Agreement, WCR 35 will be extended south
from WCR 12 The applicant, Mr. Croissant, has a signed agreement with Martin Brothers to improve the access
point onto WCR 35, including a drainage culvert. This agreement was drafted as a part of additional right-of-way
granted to provide a 60-foot access to Buffalo Ridge Subdivision.
The extension of WCR 35 will be designated as a local paved road at full build out and will be maintained by Weld
County.
REQUIREMENTS:
Storm Water Drainage: The Weld County Health Department will verify all calculations related to storm water
runoff at this proposed site because of the ag related use.
There is an existing access from WCR 35 to the proposed 10-acre composting site. The applicant should utilize
this access point with no additional accesses granted.
cc: Commissioner Webster
USR-1086 Weld County Planning Dept.
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Weld County PlanninWejd County Referral
MAY 1 11998 April 20, 1998
COLORADO RECEIVED
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant H. Michael Croissant Case Number USR-1086
Please Reply By May 12, 1998 Planner Todd A. Hodges
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Site Plan Review for a composting facility (sawdust &
raw manure) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
Legal Part of the E2NE4 of Section 11, TIN, R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
Location West and adjacent to Weld County Road 35; approximately '/ mile south of Weld
County Road 12.
Parcel Number 1471 11 000007
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 Current Planner associated with the request.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 16, 1998
❑ 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:
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant H.Michael Croissant Case Number USR-1086
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Please Reply Sy May 12, 1998 Planner Todd A. Hodges
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Site Plan Review for a composting facility(sawdust&
raw manure) in the A(Agricultural)zone district.
Legal Part of the F2NE4 of Section 11,T1N,,R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado,
Location West and adjacent to Weld County Road 35;approximately h mile south of Weld
County Road Ti
Parcel Number 1471 11 000007
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any cumments ur rei.urnurerrddliurr 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
punitive fervor Ian to lire Depeu'trne.l of Planning Services. If you have any(wilier questions cegdrdir is the appikaliucr,
please call the Current Planner associated with the request.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing(if applicable). June 16, 1998
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El We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
O We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests-
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COLORADO r.0019 a'c`I I The Weld County Department of Plalag Service., 'a r the following item for review:
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Please Reply By May 12, 1 8 Planner Todd A. Hodges
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Site Plan Review for a composting facility (sawdust &
raw manure) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
Legal Part of the E2NE4 of Section 11,Ti N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location West and adjacent to Weld County Road 35; approximately Y: mile south of Weld
County Road 12.
Parcel Number 1471 11 000007
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 Current Planner associated with the request.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing(if applicable) June 16, 1998
1 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:
The proposed use is inconsistent with the city's plan because it is in close
proximity of residential development and a golf course as well as being
within the projected rban growth boundary area.
Signature /ate+ , / Date May 12, 1998
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant H.Michael Croissant Case Number USR-1086
Please Reply By May 12, 1998 Planner Todd A. Hodges
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Site Plan Review for a composting facility (sawdust &
raw manure) in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
Legal Part of the E2NE4 of Section 11,Ti N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location West and adjacent to Weld County Road 35; approximately / mile south of Weld
County Road 12.
Parcel Number 1471 11 000007
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 Current Planner associated with the request.
Weld County Planning Commission Hearing (if applicable) June 16, 1998
❑ 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:
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PLATTE VALLEY 57 W. BROMLEY LANE
SOIL CONSERVATION BRIGHTON, CO 80601
DISTRICT (303) 659-7004
May 11, 1998
TO: Julie A. Chester, Weld County Planner
FROM: Platte Valley Soil Conservation District
RE : Site Specific Development Plan and Site Plan Review for a
Composting Facility, Case # RE-2214
With the assistance of the Natural Resources Conservation
Service (NRCS) we have reviewed this application and have the
following concerns :
SITE CONDITIONS
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At the time of our site visit, there was a considerable amount
of blowing soil and compost due to moderate winds . This kind of
erosion must be controlled by making sure that the compost is kept
damp and that the alleys are also kept damp or are well compacted.
Water from the existing well could be used for this purpose .
We also noticed that the surrounding land was currently
occupied by annual weeds which are not adequate protection against
soil erosion. This land should be farmed to high residue crops
under minimum tillage or revegetated to the enclosed grass mix to
prevent soil erosion and control weeds . In any event, maintaining
a "top cover" of rye must be avoided if the rye is allowed to go to
seed. Rye is only suitable as a winter cover crop and must be
destroyed before seed production to prevent it from becoming an
established weed problem.
BUFFALO RIDGE
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Buffalo Ridge Estates, a major subdivision, is located to the
southeast . Prevailing winds from the northwest will carry noise
and odorous dust to this residential area if not prevented. In
addition, this facility is highly visible from WCR 35 and Buffalo
Ridge Estates . A dense windbreak of two offset rows of Rocky
Mountain Juniper or Eastern Redcedar planted along the south and
east sides of the facility would provide a visual screen and
absorb noise . Additional rows planted along the north and west
sides would control soil and compost blowing. Contact the NRCS for
technical assistance in planning these windbreaks .
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REVEGETATION
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The applicant mentioned that the land may be revegetated to
either landscape or reclaim the site . For this reason, we are
including a native grass mix and instructions for planting. The
berm that will be constructed to divert storm water will also need
to be planted to prevent it from eroding. Use the enclosed mix for
this purpose as well, but double the rates since the steeper slopes
will make grass establishment more difficult .
SOIL LIMITATIONS
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If a septic system is installed on the Olney loamy sand soil,
it will encounter moderate limitations from a slow percolation
rate . Installation on any other soil will meet with severe
limitations because of poor filter materials . While there are no
limitations for house construction, there are moderate limitations
for small commercial buildings because of slope on the Valent sand,
3% to 9% slopes, and the Vona loamy sand 3% to 9% slopes .
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment on this
matter. If you have any questions or need comments on another
application, please contact us at the above address .
Sincerely,
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Platte Valley Soil Conservation District
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RECOMMENDED PRACTICES FOR GRASS SEEDINGS
COVER CROP: If possible, plant a cover crop of long season grain sorghum, or forage sorghum from mid-May to mid-
June before planting grass during winter. This cover will hold the soil and grass seed in place while the grass becomes
established. Mow the cover crop before physiological maturity is reached to a height of 12" to 18" to prevent sorghum
seed from sprouting next summer. Seeding rates should be five to ten pounds per acre for forage sorghum or two to four
pounds per acre for grain sorghum, with the higher seeding rates used on clayey soils. Planting should be done from
northeast to southwest if possible, or west to east if not.
PLANTING: Sometime between November 1 and April 30 when the ground is unfrozen, plant the grass 1/4 to 3/4 inches
deep in 7" to 12" rows. Planting should be done from northeast to southwest if possible, or west to east if not. Use a
grass drill equipped with an agitator box, depth bands, and double disc furrow openers with the drop tube placement
directly between the disks.
MULCHING: New seedings not planted into a cover crop should be protected by a mulch of 4000 lbs. per acre weed-free
native grass hay crimped into the soil surface. Crimping the hay into the soil surface will help prevent it and the grass
seed from blowing away. It will also slow evaporation which will leave more water for seed germination, and retard weed
germination and growth.
WATER EROSION: Mulching may not be enough to prevent erosion on steep slopes or in areas of periodic water flow.
In these areas, install silt fences perpendicular to the direction of water flow. This will help to prevent water from building
up enough force as it flows to wash out the mulch or grass seed.
FERTILIZER: Because many weed species emerge before the grass will, any fertilizer applied will be utilized by the
weeds, making them even more competitive. No fertilizer is recommended for native grass seedings in this area.
WEED CONTROL: Until the grass seedlings have reached a five leaf growth stage mowing is the preferred method of
weed control. Mowing off the tops of the grass plants should be avoided. Timeliness of any weed control option is
essential. Contact Colorado Cooperative Extension Service for herbicide recommendations, or NRCS for the best time
for mowing operations. Weeds will need to be controlled with mowing or herbicides until the grasses are established,
usually the first four years after planting. Once established, the grass can withstand heavy traffic or grazing.
RECOMMENDED GRASS SEED MIX FOR
H. Michael Croissant
(PLS) 100% % of Species
Species Variety Pounds Pure Live Seed/Acre in Mix PLS Rate in Mix
Western wheatgrass Arriba or Barton 8.0 25% 2.00
Sand bluestem Woodward 8.0 25% 2.00
Switchgrass Grenville or Blackwell 2.5 25% 0.63
Prairie sandreed Goshen 3.5 25% 0.88
These are general recommendations which should be tailored to each individual site according to future use, length of
desired establishment time, available water, etc. For further information, contact the Natural Resources Conservation
Service at(303) 659-7004.
Any information compiled or distributed by the NRCS must be done without regard for race, color, age, gender, or religion.
The Unites States Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in its programs on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, or marital or familial status (not all prohibited bases apply to
all programs). Persons who require alternative means for communication of program information (braille, large print,
audio tape, etc.) should contact the USDA Office of Communications at(202) 720-5881 (voice) or (202) 720-7808 (TDD).
To file complaint, write the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250, or call (202) 720-7327 (voice) or
(202) 720-1127 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity employer.
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