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JEFFERSON COUNTY DEPARTMENT of
Health & Environment
260 South Kipliny Street, Lakewood, Colo :Ian 50226
Telephone: 303/2.32.-6301 FAX 303/ 239-7088
MEMORANDUM
Keith A. Schuett, Weld County Planning Department
Paul Saunder , vironmental Health Services
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(Lost Antlers) currently operating within Jefferson County, I have the following to offer:
I. The Certificate of Designation for this facility was granted by the BOCC on August 16, 1994
2. This facility is also regulated by the State of Colorado for fugitive particulate matter and
odors through a permit issued by the Department of Public T-Tealth and Environment, Air
Pollution Control Division on February 23, 1995. A portable tub grinder stored in Eaton, Co. is
also regulated by another state air emission permit, a copy of which should be in the possession
of John Milligan at the Weld County Health Department. The grinder is periodically brought
into Jefferson County as needed.
3. The facility was inspected by myselfon September 28, 1994, following issuance of the C.D.
and again on July 14, 1995 with Karen I lellner of the Jefferson County Planning Department and
Roger Doak of the State orColorado. On both occasions, the composting facility was (bond to
be in overall compliance. However, the 1995 inspection found several areas of concern
including: (1) erosion of the earthen berm surrounding the liquid storage tanks for biosolids; (2) a
full drum of oil was placed on its side out of the containment structure for the AST/drum storage;
(3) many of the postings on the electric fence (bears) surrounding the facility were missing; (4)
absence of a wind speed indicator to indicate the need for shut down if sustained winds exceed
35 mph; and (4) excessive standing water in the storm run off ditches.
In summary, it is my opinion that the Jefferson County facility, while not without deficiencies as
noted, has nonetheless operated responsibly over the past 12 months since its inception, Mr.
Yost was found to be most willing to cooperate with requested changes during the C.D. process.
Initial concerns over odors have not been realized and we have received no complaints
concerning the facility to date.
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DATE: September 19, 1995
SUBJECT: A-1 Organics
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region 4
1420 2nd Street
P.O.SOX8SO
Csteley, Colorado e0632 0950
(870)353.1232
STATE OF COLORADO
Weld Co., SH 66
A-1 Organics
Need for Access Evaluation
W. of St. Vrain Creek, N. Side
W. of Platteville
September 19, 1995
Keith Schuett - Current Planner
Weld County Planning Dept.
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 H. 17th Avenue
Greeley CO 80631
Dear Keith,
It is not appropriate for the Department to become embroiled in
discussions regarding the number of vehicle trips for this access
use. I have reviewed correspondence provided by Mr. Yost,
Kathryn Will, and Lind, Lawrence & Ottenhoff. The issue of
access comes within our control when use of the existing access
is termed to change as described by Section 2.10.3 of the State
Highway Access Code (SHAcode), or when access is shown to
experience a high accident history.
Find attached the portion of the SHACode which describes the
conditions under which the Department has a warrant to re-
evaluate access and require conformance. Conformance could
require but not be limited to reconstruction or relocation of
access, or the addition of highway lanes to provide for safe
ingress and egress. Please note that the operative threshold for
re-evaluation is basically a 20$ increase of trips. Vehicle type
and direction of travel also are of particular importance.
Accident records from January 1991 through December 1994 do not
indicate a high accident rate; therefore, changes to access
conditions cannot be required based upon that premise.
At such time as a "change of use" is anticipated, the property
owner or their representative must contact my office to request a
site visit and to discuss possible application for changes or
improvements to access.
If you have questions regarding the issue of change of access use
or wish you obtain more information regarding the access permit
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Keith Schuett
September 19, 1995
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A-1 Organics
process or possible access improvements I can be reached at
#(970) 350-2163.
Sincere}y,
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Teresa `CM' Jones
Region D&velopment/Access Coordinator
Attachment - portion SHACode
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10. Adequate advance warning is required at all times during access construction, in conformance
with the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. This may
include the use of signs, flashers, barricades and flaggers. This is also required by section
42-4.501, C.R.S. as amended. The Issuing authority, the Department and their duly appointed
agents and employees shall be held harmless against any action for personal injury or property
damage sustained by reason of the exercise of the permit
11. The hours of work on or immediately adjacent to the highway may be restricted due to peak
hour traffic demands and other pertinent roadway operating restrictions.
12. A copy of the permit shall be available for review at the construction site. If necessary, minor
changes and additions shall be ordered by the Department or local authority field Inspector to
meet unanticipated site conditions.
13. The permit may require the contractor to notify the individual or office specified an the
permit at any specified phases In construction to allow the field Inspector to Inspect various
aspects of construction such as concrete forms, subbase, and base course compaction.
2.10 the of Access
j4 1. Where in the course of highway reconstruction by the Department it is necessary to
/ J reconstruct, relocate, or bring into conformance with this code an existing access, the
Department shalt initiate the appropriate procedures and agreements. Where the local
authority retains issuing authority, the Department may request temporary administrative
authority to issue access permits for any access within a designated highway project segment,
or the Inning authority will be requested to concur in each access permit prior to permit
approval by the Department Access permits issued within the project limits shall be
constructed within two years from the date of issue. Extensions may be approved.
Construction procedures and timing will be consistent with any project contract require-
ments. Procedures for these actions shall be consistent with the provisions of the State
Administrative Procedure Act and, when necessary, the standard procedures .of eminent
domain. d
2. It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure 'that- the use of the access to the
property is not in violation of the code, permit terms and conditions or the Act. The terms and
conditions of the permit are binding upon all assigns, successors -in -interest and heirs.
When there are changes in property use which result in changes in the type of access
operation, and the access is not in conformance with the code, the reconstruction, relocation,
or conformance of the access to the code may be required when any one of the following
access change criteria occur or will occur as a result of changes in property use,
A. The use of the access Increases in actual or proposed vehicular volume by 20 percent.
B. A particular directional characteristic (such as left turns) increases by 20 percent
C. The change in the use of the property or modifications to the property causes the flow of
vehicles entering the property to be restricted or to queue or hesitate on the highway
creating a highway hazard.
D. The use of the access by vehicles exceeding 30,000 pounds gross vehicle weight increases
by 20 percent or by 10 vehicles per day_
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E. If a parcel of land with direct highway access has been?
four years, recommencement of access use shall be consi
of the access exceeds the design limitations of the access
present code, a new permit may be required.
Change in property use may include but is not limited to;
remodeling, change in type of business, expansion In existing business:',
change in property division seating new parcels. It does not include
advertising, landscaping, general maintenance or aesthetics that do not a
external traffic flow or safety -
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4. Vehicular use and operation of public accesses (county roads and municipal streets) to'eh
state highway is the responsibility of the appropriatelocal authority. The local authority
should maintain access conformance with the code to the extent feasible and practicable
within statutory and public funding limitations. The local authority may funny necessary
improvements by requiring contributions from the primary users of the access or a offsite
subdivision Improvements necessary for the public safety pursuant to section 30-28-133 and
133.1, C.R.S. and section 31-23-201 to 337, C.R.S., or other available public funds.
5. The Department may, when necessary for the improved safety and operation of the roadway,
rebuild, modify, remove, or redesign the highway induding any auxiliary lane.
6. Any driveway, whether construttedbefore, on, drafter June 30, 1979, may be required by the
Department with written concurrence of the appropriate local authority to be reconstructed
or relocated to conform to the access code, either at the property owner's expense if the
reconstruction or relocation is necessitated by a change In the use of the property which
results in a change in the type of driveway operation; or at the expense of the Department if
the reconstruction or relocation is necessitated by changes in road or traffic conditions. The
necessity for the'relocation or reconstruction shall be determined by reference to the
standards set forth in the code.
7. Action pursuant to this code by the local authority or Department against an existing legal
access either to revoke, suspend, limit, reconstruct, relocate or modify the access shall be
accomplished pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act If by Department action, and the
administrative and ordinance procedures of the local authority if action is by the local
authority.
L11 illegal Access to the Highway
1. The Department may install barriers across or remove any access which provides direct access
to a state highway which is constructed without an access permit after the effective date of the
code. The property owner shall be sent written notice of the Department's action within ten
days. when practical, the Department will notify the property owner and or illegal access user
of pending action. Any person who drives a vehicle onto or from any State Highway except at
permitted access locations commits a class three traffic offense pursuant to section 42-4-910,
CRS., as amended.
2. When a permitted driveway or any access is constructed or used in violation of this code,
permit terms and conditions, or the Act, either the Issuing authority or the Department or
both may obtain a court order enjoining violation of the access code. permit terms and
conditions, or the Act. Such access permits may be revoked by the issuing authority If, at any
time, the permitted access and its use fail to meet the requirements of the Act, the access code.
or the terms and conditions of the permit.
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Keith Schuett, W.C. Planning August l4, 1995 it
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Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Health Department( till _ CLEi(';
A-1 Organics, Amendments to Development Standards
In response to the Community's concerns regarding the A-1 Organics Composting
Facility recently submitted by Ken Lind, I contacted Bob Yost. The purpose of
the contact was to determine if clarification of current Development Standards
or if new standards would help solve some of their concerns. As a result, we
feel that Development Standard #3 should be amended. The language found below
is more appropriate as it was taken directly from the submitted application
materials. Standard #3 should state the following:
3. The Weld County Health Department will be advised in writing of any new
materials (other than manure\bedding) proposed for composting prior to
initiation of site composting of such product, and written approval to
proceed with composting obtained from the Department prior to receipt of
material. Submittal information will include operational procedures. All
materials considered for composting will meet current and future
regulatory requirements for that specific material.
In addition, the following Development Standard should be added:
There shall be no stockpiling of raw, uncomposted materials on site. All
raw, uncomposted materials shall be placed into windrows or other
processing units immediately (not to exceed 72 hours) upon receipt at the
facility.
Hopefully by clarifying Development Standard #3 and by adding this new standard
they will address some of the community's concerns.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 2232.
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region 4
1420 2nd Street
P.O. Box 850
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850
(303) 353-1232
July 31, 1995
Keith Schuett - Current Planner
Weld County Planning Department
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Keith:
Weld County, SH 66
A-1 Organics Site Pla
Request for Clarificat
of Traffic
1 Mile E. of WCR 13, N. Side
W. of Platteville
I have received inquiries regarding the increase of traffic to
State Highway (SH) 66 in relation to plans for A-1 Organics Site.
I have reviewed my August 18, 1994 letter to the County and also
the Special Review document. I now wonder if my interpretation
of the traffic volumes was correct and ask for some
clarification.
Item 2.9 of that document appears to be somewhat ambiguous. I
request a more clearly defined report of both the existing
traffic volume and type and the future volume and type which will
result from these changes. When I have received that information
and have a chance to review it, I will provide additional
comment.
If we determine that an increase of traffic of more than 20% will
result from this development, the Department has a warrant to re-
evaluate access to that site and could require changes.
I apologize for any inconvenience or problems my untimely request
may create for the County. If you wish to discuss by phone I can
be reached at (970) 350-2163.
Sincerel
Teresa Jones
Region Development/Access Coordinator
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Keith Schuett, W.C. Planning July 2 11995
Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Health 1Partmeny
A-1 Organics Composting Facility, Highway`66, Platteville
Subject:
Please include the following additions to the previously submitted recommendation
from our Department. They are as follows:
1) The facility shall only compost non -hazardous solid waste materials. The
facility shall advise in writing the Weld County Health Department and the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment of any new (not
previously indicated in the submitted U.S.R. and C.D. application
materials) materials proposed for composting prior to initiation of site
composting of product.
2) The facility shall be limited to processing of 100,000 finished tons of
compost per year. In the event the facility expects to process finished
product in excess of 100,000 tons per year, an amendment to the U.S.R. and
C.D. shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 2232.
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Keith Schuett, W.C. Planning July 2111995
Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Health JOArtmenp(
A-1 Organics Composting Facility, Highway , Platteville
Subject:
Please include the following additions to the previously submitted recommendation
from our Department. They are as follows:
1) The facility shall only compost non -hazardous solid waste materials. The
facility shall advise in writing the Weld County Health Department and the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment of any new (not
previously indicated in the submitted U.S.R. and C.D. application
materials) materials proposed for composting prior to initiation of site
composting of product.
2) The facility shall be limited to processing of 100,000 finished tons of
compost per year. In the event the facility expects to process finished
product in excess of 100,000 tons per year, an amendment to the U.S.R. and
C.D. shall be submitted to the Weld County Planning Department.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 2232.
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Keith Schuett, Current Planner II
Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
Town of Mead
P.O. Box 626
Mead, Colorado 80542
(303) 535-4477
RE: A-1 Organics - Site Specific Development Plan, Specific Review Permit, and
Certificate of Designation for a Composting Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone.
Dear Keith:
I have reviewed the requested "Site Specific Development Plan, Specific Review Permit, and
Certificate of Designation for a Composting Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone" for A-1 Organics
referred to the Town of Mead. The proposed use of this site as a composting facility is a concern
to the Town of Mead, as it is approximately'% mile east of our Grandview Estates Subdivision.
Residents of the area have contacted my office voicing objections to the proposal as being
presented before Weld County. These objections are based on their experience with the present
manure storage / composting operation to the site. Odors are a problem whenever the wind is
from the east (up -slope conditions), present insect control is inadequate, drainage control is
inadequate (run-off gets into the adjacent irrigation ditches and on adjacent farm land). Concern
has also been expressed about the possible acceptance of municipal sludge, yard wastes and
other material from sources other than the Aurora Dairy Farm. These additional sources of
material are objectionable to the residents because it equates to a much expanded operation,
not one just designed to meet the dairy's needs.
The Town acknowledges that the composting facility may have existed prior to the development
of Grandview Estates. It also recognizes that a properly operated composting facility provides a
valuable resource for agricultural fertilizer and an environmentally acceptable disposal method
for a wide variety of organic material. However, complaints reaching this office indicate that this
facility has not been operated properly in the past and we therefore have no confidence that the
situation will change in the future.
Therefore, the Town does not support the requested "Site Specific Development Plan, Specific
Review Permit, and Certificate of Designation for a Composting Facility in the A (Agricultural)
Zone" for A-1 Organics.
I am awaiting a promised letter from the Grandview Homeowner's Association that will detail
their concerns and will forward it to you. Due to the timing of the hearings before the Weld
County Planning Commission, the matter has not been referred to our Board for comment.
However, they will receive a copy of this letter and may add comments before the request is
heard by the County Commissioners.
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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed division. If there are any questions, I
may be contacted at (303) 532-4054.
Sincerely
Gard st
Circui ider City Manager
cc: Mead Board of Trustees
Grandview Homeowner's Association
STATE OF COLORADO
Roy Romer, Governor
Patti Shwayder, Acting Executive Director
Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S.
Denver, Colorado 80222-1530
Phone (303) 692-3300
Fax (303) 759-5355
July 13, 1995
222 S. 6th Street, Room 232
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501-2768
Phone. (303) 248-7164
Fax (303) 248-7198
Weld County Commissioners
915 10th Street
Greeley, Colorado 80632
RE: Application for Certificate of Designation
Highway 66 Composting Facility
Dear Commissioners:
Colorado Department
of Puhik Health
and Envii'enme(tr
The Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (the Division) has completed its review of the application for a Certificate of Designation (the
Application) for the above referenced facility. The site is located approximately 1/2 mile north of Colorado
Highway 66 and one mile east of Weld County Road 13. The site is approximately 30 acres in size and will be
used for composting activities. The Application was reviewed to determine its compliance with the requirements
set forth in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, CRS, 30-20-100 et seq (the Act) and with the
regulations promulgated thereunder, 6 CCR 1007-2 (the Regulations).
The Division has the following comments:
1. The Division shall be advised in writing of any new materials proposed for composting prior to initiation
of site composting of such product. Division approval must be granted prior to receipt of material.
2. The Division requests a copy of the County Resolution for approval or denial of the application for a
Certificate of Designation within 30 days of that decision.
3. If during the operational activities of this facility, information is revealed that changes the currently held
concept of the site, the Division may request modifications to the design and operations plan. In
addition, regulatory changes that the department may implement in the future may also become binding
and necessitate modification to the design and operations plan.
It is the assessment of this Division that the facility can comply with the requirements of the Act and with the
Regulations, if the facility is constructed and operated as detailed in the Application. Based on this assessment,
the Division recommends approval of the facility. If you have any questions, plea e Contact Roger Doak at (303)
692-3437.
Roger Doak
Geologist
Solid Waste Section
Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management Division
cc: Weld County Planning Department
T. Jiricek, Weld County Health Department
B. Yost, A -I Organics
file: SW/WLD/HGW #2
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ection Chief
Solid Waste Section
Hazardous Materials and
Waste Management Division
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Trevor Jiricek, Supervisor, Environmental Protection Service
Subject: Case Number: USR-1059 Name: A-1 Organics
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
1. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that
controls fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance
conditions.
4. 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.
5. An individual sewage disposal system, is required 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 records shall be kept for review.
6. The facility shall be operated in a manner to control flies. The fly
control plan 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.
7. 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 at an approved sanitary landfill.
8. The facility shall have on -site and available all times the specific
procedures to handle the following:
1. hazardous materials received on -site
2. contamination or discharge of water from the site
3. odors in excess of established limit
4. flies determined to be a nuisance condition
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9. The facility shall be operated in a manner which controls odor. 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. The odor abatement plan shall be
implemented at the request of the 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.
10. The facility shall submit a fugitive dust plan for approval to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division. The facility shall be
operated in a manner to control fugitive dust at all times. The facility
operator shall implement the plan for controlling fugitive dust at the
request of the Weld County Environmental Protection Services Division.
Any changes or updates to the plan for controlling fugitive shall be made
by the facility operator when requested in writing by representatives of
Weld County.
11. 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 Health.
12. A metal sign shall be posted at the facility entrance near Colorado
Highway 66. The signs shall be a minimum of three feet in width and four
feet in length. The sign shall state the following:
1. Name of operation
2. type use
3. emergency phone numbers
13. 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.
14. The facility shall comply with all materials submitted as the result of
this C.D. and Use by Special Review application. These include the U.S.R.
application dated March 25, 1994, the closure, odor and fly control plans
dated March 24, 1995, the geologic and hydrologic conditions dated May 23,
1995, and the final drainage report dated May 9, 1995. In addition the
facility shall comply with all supplemental materials requested by either
Weld County or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Keith Schuett, Planning Dept. June 411995
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Trevor Jiricek, Health Departmetp'
C.D. Requirements for Composting Faci1/41
lities
As we recently discussed, in general, all composting facilities in the State of
Colorado must obtain a Certificate of Designation (C.D.) in order to operate.
According to the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act (Title 30,
Article 20, Part 1, C.R.S.) any facility which recycles materials which may
contaminate groundwater or create off -site odors as a result of processing or
storing materials is required to obtain a C.D. There is at least one exception,
that being composting facilities incidental to agricultural operations where the
composted material is not sold commercially.
Due to the large number of composting facilities in operation, and lack of staff
and funding, etc. our policy, as well as the States policy is to require a C.D.
on all proposed facilities and address facilities in operation on a complaint
basis.
As you are aware, in order to encourage these types of recycling facilities, and
because they are less of an overall threat to impact the environment than other
facilities with C.D.'s (i.e. landfill), the Commissioners have designated a
separate fee structure which is less than that of landfills, etc.
The State is currently drafting Composting Regulations. In the future these
should clarify most questions concerning these facilities.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 2232.
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Lee Morrison
Jeff Stoll
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COLORADO Trevor Jiricek, W.C.-Health Department. From
subJwt: A-1 Organics Composting Facility
Today, I spoke with Bob Yost of A-1 Organics regarding their previously submitted
U.S.R. and C.D. applications. According to Bob, they are willing to process the
U.S.R. and make the C.D. a condition of approval contingent upon the proposed
composting regulations becoming final. The reason for this is due to some of the
proposed language in the regulation. Depending upon the final regulation the
facility may have to close because it wont be able to compete with other
facilities which will not be required to obtain a C.D. On the other hand, it is
possible that the facility will not have to obtain a C.D.
Our Division feels that Bob's proposal is fair and adequate. I will discuss
areas of concern with Bob and submit a recommendation to you in the next few
weeks.
If you have any questions, please call me at extension 2232.
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Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Health Departmen
Subject:
A-1 Organics Composting Facility
Today, I faxed Bob Yost of A-1 Organics a list of our Divisions concerns and
items in need of further clarification. The list is actually Roger Doak's letter
dated August 31, 1994, with a couple of additions. Bob will review my request
and get back to me in a couple of days. Some of the requested information may
take some time to gather. I will advise you as to the schedule at which we can
submit a recommendation.
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MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PRO.' _CTION DISTRICT
Administrative Office:
9119 County Line Road • Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-0710 Metro (303) 666-4404 FAX (303) 651-7702
October 10, 1994
Mr. Greg Thompson, Current Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Case Number USR-1059
A-1 Organics
Dear Mr. Thompson:
I examined the composting site last week with Duane Wilson, President of A-
1 Organics. The site generally met the requirements of the Fire Code. I have
asked Mr. Wilson to complete the following two items:
1. Place the portable fueling equipment in a bermed area to contain any
spills.
2. Limit the size of the piles of material to be recycled, particularly when
the material contains a large amount of paper.
If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Boyes
Fire Prevention Specialist
CC: Mark A. Lawley, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention
Duane Wilson, President, A-1 Organics
Station 1
9119 Cnty Line Rd.
Longmont. CO
80501
Station 2
10971 WCR 13
Longmont, CO
80504
Station 3
P.O. Box 575
299 Palmer Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
Station 4
PO. Box 11
8500 Niwot Road
Niwot, CO 80544
Station 5
10911 Dobbin Run
Lafayette, CO
80026
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Station 6
P.O. Box 666
600 Briggs
Erie, CO 80516
Station 7
P.O. Box 40
100 So. Forest St.
Dacono, CO 80514
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STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region 4
1420 2nd Street
P.O. Box 850
Greeley, Colorado 80632-0850
(303) 353-1232
Weld County, SH 66
A-1 Organics Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review
1 Mile E. of WCR 13, N. Side
W. of Platteville
August 18, 1994
Mr. Greg Thompson - Current Planner
Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
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I have reviewed the A-1 Organics Site Specific Development Plan
and Special Review application, and offer the following comments:
RIGHT-OF-WAY This type of submittal may not offer the County the
opportunity to request right-of-way. However, I make comment as a
standard practice. The recorded exemption which is attached to
the rear of the narrative booklet is difficult to read. It is not
possible to decipher the ROW width north of SH 66 centerline.
Projected traffic along SH 66 indicates the need for a 150 foot
total ROW, with 75 feet each side of the state highway centerline.
If that width does not exist, additional width in order to meet
the projected need should be protected by reservation or,
preferably, dedication as permitted by County regulations.
ACCESS Based upon the information provided in Items 2.6 and 2.9 it
appears that the compost process will in effect lessen the vehicle
trips per day generated by this site. If that is in deed the
case, the Department has no issue with access and offers no
concern regarding this proposed development.
DRAINAGE Item 2.14 states that storm water will be retained on
the site and will then be removed and applied to windrow material
and allowed to evaporate. We offer no objection regarding
drainage.
My comments are based upon the submittals as received August 2,
1994. I apologize for not meeting your August 15th deadline and hope
that the timing of my comments has not posed a problem for the County
planning process.
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Mr. Greg Thompson
August 18, 1994
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Please contact me
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G. Sisson
file
A-1 Organics
the opportunity to review the A-1 Organics proposal.
at (303) 350-2163 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Ter_ G. Jones
egion Develop t!, /Access Coordinator
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Gregg Thompson, Current PlanBsce
August 15, 1994
From Don Carroll Administrative Coordinator
USR-1059 A-1 Organics
Subject:
I have reviewed the application and have the following comments. The State has jurisdiction on
the access from the property to Colorado Highway 66. Does the applicant operation plan to
utilize an access on to WCR 17?
DC/fc:plan8
cc: Commissioner Kirkmeyer
USR-1059 file
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MOUNTAIN VIEW FIRE PRO ..:TION DISTRICT
Administrative Office:
9119 County Line Road • Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772-0710 Metro (303) 666-4404 FAX (303) 651-7702
August 2, 1994
Mr. Greg Thompson, Current Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Case Number: USR-1059
A-1 Organics
Dear Mr. Thompson:
I have reviewed the submitted material for compliance with the codes and
standards of the Fire District. The Fire District has no objections to the
project if the requirements of the Fire District can be met. Based on my
review, I have the following comments:
1. Tanks for flammable or combustible liquid storage or dispensing,
either temporary or permanent, need to be installed in accordance with
the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code. The installation and use
does require a permit from the Fire District.
2. The use, storage or handling of any hazardous materials, including
pesticides, is required to comply with the Uniform Fire Code. The
applicant needs to coordinate with the Fire District prior to bringing
any such materials onto the site.
3. The Fire District specifically does object to the storage, sorting or
composting of construction materials or debris, including shingles or
asphalt, paper trash, dead trees, or tree trimmings on the site. If the
site is going to be used for this purpose, then material storage
requirements may apply and a water supply for firefighting purposes
may be required.
Station 1
9119 Cnty Line Rd.
Longmont, CO
80501
Station 2
10971 WCR 13
Longmont, CO
80504
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Station 3
P.O. Box 575
299 Palmer Ave.
Mead, CO 80542
Station 4
P.O. Box 11
8500 Niwot Road
Niwot, CO 80544
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Station 5
10911 Dobbin Run
Lafayette, CO
80026
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Station 6
P.O. Box 666
600 Briggs
Erie, CO 80516
Station 7
P.O. Box 40
100 So. Forest St.
Dacono, CO 80514
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If you have further questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
Charles E. Boyes
Fire Prevention Specialist
CC: Mark A. Lawley, Assistant Chief, Fire Prevention
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