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To: Julie Chester, W.C. Planning Date: July 23,(a..
' From: Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Health Department
Weld o? ty Planning Dept.
11111k Re: Bella Holsteins, Inc., USR-1195
JUL 271998
COLORADO RECEIVED
The Weld County Health Department has reviewed this application. We have compiled
numerous recommended conditions and standards. We have attempted to simplify our referral
by separating the proposed conditions into conditions of approval and development standards.
The following are recommended to be conditions of approval:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A) The facility shall demonstrate compliance with the Confined Animal Feeding
Operations Control (CAFO) Regulation. This shall be demonstrated by submitting
a comprehensive manure and waste water management plan, for a 5,000 head
dairy, to the Weld County Health Department for review and approval. This plan
shall include, but not be limited to the following:
(1) Demonstration that all manure stockpile areas and waste water collection,
conveyance, and retention facilities are adequately constructed and sized
to handle a twenty-five year,twenty-four hour storm event. This shall be
conducted by a Registered Professional Engineer .
(2) Demonstration that any existing or proposed waste water retention
structure has, or will be, constructed in accordance with the criteria
described in the CAFO Regulations. This shall be conducted by a
Registered Professional engineer.
(3) A site map demonstrating the layout of the site. This should include the
locations of all pens, structures, feed storage areas, any water courses
through the property, manure storage areas, lagoons, etc.
(4) A surface contour map which demonstrates all surface water control
features on the site. This should include surveyed surface elevations,
indicate flow direction, run-on control features, etc.
(5) Demonstration that the facility has the ability to manage and/or land apply
manure and waste water at agronomic rates in accordance with the CAFO
regulations.
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(6) Demonstration that adequate measures are in place to prevent any
discharges except those which are allowed by the CAFO Regulations.
(7) Other necessary measures which are required in order to comply with the
CAFO Regulations.
B) The facility shall demonstrate compliance with Section 47 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance.
C) In accordance with CAFO, the applicant shall submit the facility's manure and
waste water management plan to the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment for review and comment.
D) The Weld County Health Department was unable to find septic permits for the
septic systems serving the existing housing units, the office, or the hospital.
Any existing septic system(s) which is not currently permitted through the Weld
County Health Department will require an ISDS evaluation. In the event the
system(s) is found to be inadequate, the system(s) must be brought into
compliance with the current Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations.
1) The septic systems serving the office and the hospital must be reviewed by a
Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The review shall consist of
observation of the system and a technical review describing the systems ability to
handle the proposed hydraulic load. The review shall be submitted to the
Environmental Protection Division of the Weld County Health Department. In
the event the system shall be brought into compliance with current regulations.
The following are recommended to be development standards:
1. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance,
at all times, with the dust abatement plan included in the application materials. The dust
abatement plan is included in the document, titled Management Plan for Nuisance
Control, dated May 30, 1998.
2. All liquid and solid waste shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
3. There shall be no permanent disposal of solid wastes, as defined in the Regulations
Pertaining to Solid Waste Disposal Sites and Facilities (6 CCR 1007-2), at this site.
Bella Holsteins, Inc.
USR-1195
Page 3
4. The facility shall maintain compliance with confined Animal Feeding Operations Control
Regulations (5 CCR 1002-19) and, Section 47 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance, as
amended.
5. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the light industrial limit of 70
db(A), measured according to Section 25-12-102, C.R.S.
6. Any required NPDES Permit shall be maintained in compliance with the Water Quality
Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health& Environment.
7. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld
County Building Code Ordinance, as amended.
8. The facility shall not discharge run-off or other waste waters to surface or groundwater
with exception to what is allowed by the Confined Animal Feeding Operations Control
Regulations.
9. Wastes materials, not specifically addressed by other development standards, shall be
handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing debris,
and other potential nuisance conditions.
10. The applicant shall remove, handle, and stockpile manure from the livestock area in a
manner that will prevent nuisance conditions. The manure piles shall not be allowed to
exist or deteriorate to a condition that facilitates excessive odors, flies, insect pests, or
pollutant runoff The surface beneath the manure storage areas shall be of materials
which are protective of State waters. These areas shall be constructed to minimize
seepage or percolation of manure contaminated water. In no event shall the facility
impact or degrade waters of the State in violation of the Confined Animal Feeding
Operations Control Regulation(5 CCR 1002-19).
11. The facility shall be operated in a manner that controls odors. The facility shall operate,
at all times, in accordance with the odor abatement plan provided in the application
materials. The odor abatement plan is included in the document, titled Management Plan
for Nuisance Control, dated May 30, 1998. 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 controlling
measures 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.
Bella Holsteins, Inc.
USR-1195
Page 4
12. The facility shall maintain records on-site, available for inspection during business hours,
at all times, which demonstrates the following:
A. That the waste water collection and storage facilities are adequately constructed,
and sized to handle a 25-year 24-hour storm event.
B. The manner in which manure and waste water has been removed and applied to
land. This should also include any agreements between the facility and other
parties concerning the off-site removal of manure or waste water for land
application, treatment or disposal.
C. The method in which waste water and/or manure will be applied to land,
including the procedure which will be used to insure that agronomic rates are not
exceeded.
13. A spillage retention berm shall be required around any fuel container with a volume
greater than 50 gallons. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm.
14. The facility shall be operated in a manner to control flies. The facility shall be operated in
accordance, at all times, with the pest control plan included in the application materials.
The pest control plan is included in the document, titled Management Plan for Nuisance
Control, dated May 30, 1998. 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 or in the event the Weld County Health Department receives a
significant number of fly (associated with facility) complaints, and in the judgement of
the Weld County Health Officer, there exists a fly condition requiring abatement.
15. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld
County Individual Sewage Disposal System Regulations.
16. There shall be no burning conducted at the site, with exception to burning defined as
"agricultural open burning" as defined by Regulation No. 1 of the Colorado Air Quality
Control Commission Regulations.
17. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved manure and waste water
management plan.
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RECEIVED JUN 2 3 1998
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We� County Referral
' JUL 1 4 1
C June 23, 1998
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COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Bella Holsteins do Gary Case Number USR-1195
Henrickson
Please Reply By July 14, 1998 Planner Julie A. Chester
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Dairy and
Animal Feeding Operation for 5000 head of cattle.
Legal Sections 19 & 20, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
Location South of and adjacent to WCR 32.
Parcel Number 121120000010
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) August 04, 1998
Cl 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.
V1 See attached letter.
Comments:
Signature Date Ti cisa
Agency C µ titmj • t iam
+Weld County Planning Dept. +1400 N. 17th Ave.Greeley,CO.80631 +(970)353-6100 ext.3540 ❖(970) 352-6312 fax
EXHIBIT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Julie Chester, Current Planner DATE: July 13, 1998
WID' FROM: Don� Carroll, Engineering Administrator. ail-
COLORADO SUBJECT: USR-1195; Bella Holsteins c/o Gary Henrickson
The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal; the following requirements are
recommended to be a part of any approval:
COMMENTS:
This Use by Special Review Permit is for a dairy and animal feeding operation for 5,000 head of cattle. This is an
existing facility and the applicant is proposing expansion
WCR 32 is designated on the Transportation Plan Map as a local paved road and is maintained by Weld County.
REQUIREMENTS:
The main entrance to the facility, the internal road structure, and main parking lot around the shop, hospital, and
milking parlor are paved. The remaining road portions of the operation appear to be gravel. The ranch house is
approximately 1,000 feet west of the main entrance and the access is onto WCR 32. There appears to be a
separation between the living quarters and the main operating facilities.
In the Use by Special Review Questionnaire, the applicant is indicating that an existing mobile home will be
removed and a four-plex housing unit will be constructed directly south of the Platteville Cemetery. There appears
to be adequate parking for this facility. The applicant should utilize the existing access from WCR 32 as no
additional accesses will be granted.
Section Line: Between Sections 19 and 20, the applicant is indicating that the proposed lagoon pond will straddle
this section line. I recommend this be researched and all easements or right-of-way that may reflect the proposed
expansion of the pond be placed on the plat. Items that may appear could be dedicated right-of-way for future
expansion of WCR 27 or oil and gas lines, etc. Once these have been placed on the plat drawing, the applicant
should address all easements or rights-of-way
Storm Water Drainage: The existing storm water drainage plan appears to be accommodating the facility and
paved area. The applicant is channeling the runoff from the asphalt and buildings in a northerly direction, the main
drainage pattern flows from the north to the south. The applicant has identified a storm water retention facility. Due
to the agricultural usage at this facility, the Weld County Health Department should take the lead on reviewing the
calculations based on a 25-year, 24-hour rainfall for an animal feeding operation.
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'1 Weld County Referral
illy eJune 23, 1998
COLORADO
1 he Weld County Department of Planning Service, Iris received the following item for review:
Applicant Bella Holsteins do Gary Case Number USR-1195
Henrickson
Please Reply By July 14, 1998 Planner Julie A. Chester
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Dairy and
Animal Feeding Operation for 5000 head of cattle.
• Legal Sections 19 & 20, T3N,R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado
I oration South of and adjacent to WCR 32.
Parcel Number 121120000010
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 ut in 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) August 04, 1998
y� We have reviewed the request and find that it aleR.f does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
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❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests
O See attached letter.
Comments:
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Town of Platteville
400 Grand Avenue • Platteville, CO 80651
ADMINISTRATION • PUBLIC SAFETY • PUBLIC WORKS • RECREATION
July 16, 1998 Weld County Planning Dept.
Weld County Department of Planning Services JUL 16 1998
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631 RECEIVED
Attention: Julie Chester
RE: CASE NO. USR-1195; Bella Holsteins, Inc.
Dear Ms. Chester:
This letter supplements the response of the Town of Platteville to your referral
of the referenced case. Its purpose is to address more fully the issues relating to Town
water service to the subject property.
Enclosed is a copy of the 1982 Agreement for Water Service pursuant to which
Bella Holsteins, as successor to the interests of Shirley Henrickson and Virginia
Henrickson, currently receives water from the Town system. Under the agreement the
Town committed to serve only that property specifically described therein. The property
involved in the application includes that property but is far more extensive. To illustrate
the size and location of the two parcels, I enclosed a copy of a topographical map
showing the boundary of the property subject to the application in solid black line and the
boundary of the property the Town has agreed to serve in dashes.
According to Mr. Tom Haren of EnviroStock, Inc., which submitted the special
use permit application on behalf of Bella Holsteins, if the application is approved and the
property is used to the fullest extent permitted by such approval, water demand on the
Town system will be increased primarily, if not exclusively, by the presence of additional
livestock. According to Mr. Haren, the additional livestock will number approximately
2,500. He advises that for planning purposes each cow is assumed to consume
approximately 12 gallons of water per day. If these assumptions are correct, the
increased water demand works out to approximately 900,000 gallons per month, or 33.6
acre feet per year.
In order for the Town water system to supply the additional water demand, the
contract between Bella Holsteins and the Town will have to be renegotiated to provide
for service to the additional property, to compensate the Town in terms of additional
system development charges and conveyance of raw water, and possibly to construct
specific improvements to the system. Any such contract amendment would further need
to protect and accommodate the interest of Mr. & Mrs. Olin, the other Town customers
presently served under the 1982 agreement.
TOWN HALL • P.O. Box 70 • Fax: 970-785-2476 • 970-785-2245
PUBLIC SAFETY • P.O. Box 389 • Fax: 970-785-2476 • 970-785-2215
Additionally, in 1994 the Town entered into a contract with the Central Weld
County Water District for the district to furnish the Town's entire supply of domestic
water. This contract provides, among other things, for Town water service to property
outside of its corporate limits to be restricted to the services in existence at the time the
contract was made. The addition of new services or the expansion of existing services to
property outside the Town will require an amendment to the contract between the Town
and the district.
The Town first learned of the Applicant's plans when it received your referral
dated June 23, 1998. Included within that referral is a letter dated May 26, 1998 from the
undersigned to Mr. Haren stating that"the Town will continue to serve Bella Holsteins at
13278 Weld County Road 32, Platteville, Colorado 80651 with Town water." At the
time Mr. Haren requested this letter, he did not mention, nor was I aware of, any plan or
intent on the part of Bella Holsteins to expand its operations. That letter, therefore,
should be read to state that the Town would continue to serve Bella Holsteins under
existing conditions. It cannot under any circumstances be taken as an informed statement
of availability of Town water service for the type of operation described in your referral.
Town water service for the operation described in that referral is subject to all of the
conditions and limitations described above in this letter.
Bella Holsteins, Inc. has made no effort to negotiate the expansion of Town
water service for its proposed expanded operation. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees of
the Town has had no occasion to consider or determine any position with respect thereto.
If you need any further information concerning this or any other issue
associated with the application, please do not hesitate to call me.
Yours very truly,
TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE,
Lane Danielzuk
Town Administrator
STATE OF COLORADO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Region 4
1420 2nd Street Weld CelJntY Planning Dept. __C=s
Greeley,Colorado 80632-0850
(970)353-1232 JUL 0 Weld County, SH 85
6 1998 Bella Holsteins
REs E of SH 85 on WCR 32
CEIVED E of Platteville
June 30, 1998 (Off-System)
Julie Chester- Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
SUBJECT: Bella Holsteins Use by Special Review
Julie, I have reviewed the above proposal. As this proposal is located off of the state highway system,
my concerns are focused upon the impact of traffic to the State Highway(SH) 85/Weld County Road
(WCR) 32 connection.
The County is reminded of their obligation in regard to the connection. Section 2.10.4 of the State
Highway Access Code states:
"Vehicular use and operation of public accesses (county roads and municipal streets)to the state
highway is the responsibility of the appropriate local authority. The local authority should
maintain access conformance with the Code..."
If the County determines that the development would increase traffic at the connection by more than
20%, the Department would have the obligation and opportunity to review the connection to determine if
improvements are required to bring the road connection into conformance with the Code. If changes at
the connection are required, an access permit must be obtained from this office.
Also, the proximity of the property access to the railroad tracks and intersection should be reviewed.
My comments are based upon the submittal as received June 24, 1998. Thank you for the opportunity to
review the Bella proposal.
•
tWria T. Hice-Idler
Access Coordinator
(970) 350-2148
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lily 29, 1998
Julie A. Chester
Weld County Planning Department
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Supplemental Comments from Town of Platteville:
Bella Holsteins, USR-1195
Dear Ms. Chester:
Lane Danielzuk, Town Administrator of the Town of Platteville, has asked me, as
Town Attorney, to forward to you the following very brief summary of the reasons the Town
opposes the referenced Application.
First, Platteville's Comprehensive Plan calls for low density residential development in
the portions of Section 19 subject to the Application. See, attached copy of future use map
from the Comprehensive Plan. The Application proposes uses in Sections 19 and 20 which
materially conflict with the Town's plan for Section 19.
The Town has been negotiating with the owner of the southeast quarter of Section 19,
Township 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., located immediately to the south of a
portion of the property involved in the Application, concerning its annexation to the Town and
development in a mixed-use configuration, which would put low density single family
residences in the east half of that quarter section, above the Evans Ditch No. 2 and Platte
Valley Canal. The Application would, if approved, create seriously incompatible uses in the
same area, based upon the noise, dust, and odor from the feeding operations proposed in
Section 20. As part of these negotiations, the Town has a much-desired opportunity to bring
commercial development to the area below the ditches. The loss of this opportunity would be
an additional and very substantial blow to the Town.
The Town has adopted a Transportation Plan which, recognizing the development of
the southeast quarter of Section 19 as described above, designates the county road right-of-way
along the boundary between Sections 19 and 20 as a major street, whose purpose will be
among other things to serve the proposed development in that quarter section. This presents a
material conflict with the development proposed by the Application.
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.ulie A. Chester
'Weld County Planning Department
uIy 29, 1998
Page 2
That portion of the property subject to the Application located in Section 19 is within
the Town's Urban Growth Area, as defined in the Interim Coordinated Planning Agreement
between the Town and Weld County, dated effective as of March 12, 1996. Depending upon
whether the proposed development in Section 19 is characterized as agricultural on one hand,
or commercial/industrial on the other, subsections 4.3.(b) and 4.3.(g) of that Agreement are
involved. If the development in Section 19 is industrial or commercial, the Agreement
requires a commitment from the property owner to annex to the Town. If, on the other hand,
it is characterized as agricultural, subsection 4.3.(g) of the Agreement would require the
County to deny the same as a non-urban development in the Urban Growth Area.
As indicated in previous correspondence, an adequate water supply for the proposed
development is anything but assured at this time. While the Town is certainly open to
discussing expanding its water supply to the Bella Holsteins property, a water supply sufficient
to served the expansion is by no means dependable, within the meaning of Section 24.5.1 of
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The proposed expansion would nearly double the demand
of the Bella Holsteins operation upon the Town's system. The costs of securing the additional
water supply, and constructing plant improvements, will be very substantial. As indicated in
earlier correspondence, the Applicant has not even approached the Town to discuss these
issues.
We will be attending the hearing on this Application before the Planning and Zoning
Commission on. August 4. At that time, we will be able to furnish additional information
concerning each of the above points and may have a. .itional ones to offer in addition.
In summary, the Town of Platteville vigoro sly opposes the Application as being in
direct conflict with its Comprehensive Plan, and for ii - other reasons set forth above.
We look forward to working further with the aunty on this matter.
Y•urs very truly,
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C arles A. KuecHe ets
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wilDJUL 3 01998 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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C. ADMINISTRATION (970) 353-0586
HEALTH PROTECTION (970) 353-0635
COLORADO COMMUNITY HEALTH (970) 353-0639
FAX (970) 356-4966
July 29, 1998
Thomas Haren
EnviroStock, Inc.
11990 Grant Street, Suite 402
Denver, Colorado 80233
Re: Bella Holsteins, Inc., Manure & Process Wastewater Management Plan
Dear Mr. Haren:
The Weld County Health Department (WCHD) has reviewed the "draft" Manure &
Process Wastewater Management Plan (the Plan) for the Bella Holsteins, Inc.
dairy. The dairy is located at 13278 WCR 32, Platteville, Weld County. The Plan
is dated May 30, 1998. As you are aware, I also observed the site with you,
Julie Chester, and Eric Jerman, on Thursday, July 16, 1998. The purpose of our
review was to assess the Plan's compliance with the Confined Animal Feeding
Operation Control Regulations (CAFO Regulations) and the conditions of the
facility's proposed Special Use Permit.
The WCHD has the found that the "draft" Plan is inadequate as submitted. We
have summarized the deficiencies and the areas that require additional
information below. Our comments are as follows:
1) The Plan does not adequately demonstrate the surface drainage on the
site. Based upon our review of the Plan and my observation of the site,
the surface drainage of the exercise pens on the north eastern portion of
the site and the location of the proposed pens is not adequately
described. During our visit to the site, we also discussed that a portion of
the eastern pens, that do not appear to have adequate surface drainage,
may be abandoned. This should be represented in the Plan. Also, as we
have discussed, in the event a temporary holding pond will be
incorporated into the Plan, the Plan should describe the ponds lining, the
volume of the pond, the method of transferring wastewater, etc.
Thomas Haren
July 29, 1998
Page 2
2) The Plan should include a detailed surface contour map that
demonstrates all surface water control features on the site. This should
include surveyed surface elevations, indicate flow direction, run-on control
features, swales, underground pipes, culverts, etc. Please note, the
WCHD has recommend that this condition be a part of any permit issued
to Bella Holstein, Inc.
3) Page 14, Section 5, discusses the required capacity of the Storm water
Retention Facilities. The calculations provided in this section do not
appear to consider the volume from process water generated in the
milking parlor, flushing of pens, flow-through water, etc. The calculations
should consider all flows into the retention facilities. In addition, the
calculations do not address the required storage of wastewater generated
during winter months that must be stored until they can be disposed in
accordance with the CAFO Regulations. These items should be
addressed in the Plan.
This section also indicates that 123 acre/feet of capacity is available
between the east and west ponds and that this is "...4 times the necessary
stormwater and process wastewater capacity." It also states that "the
east and west storage systems are interconnected." However, the Plan
must either demonstrate that each pond is adequate for the basin that will
drain into it or demonstrate the manner which they are "interconnected"
and how this system will function during of a 25-year, 24-hour storm
event.
4) Page 15, Section 6, discusses Retention Facility Dewatering. It indicates
that wastewater will be land applied. This section should discuss the
method of land application, i.e. flood irrigation or center pivot distribution.
In the event flood irrigation of wastewater will be used at this facility,
tailwater ponds must be provided in accordance with Section 4.8.5 (A)(2)
the CAFO Regulations. Any tailwater ponds should be either shown or
described in the Plan.
5) The Plan does not appear to adequately address the construction of the
manure and process wastewater conveyance structures on the facility.
Any conveyance structure should be constructed to handle the 25-year,
24-hour storm event. In addition, in accordance with Section 4.8.4 of the
CAFO Regulations, the Plan should demonstrate or discuss how any
conveyance structure is, or will be, designed to prevent exceedances of
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applicable water quality standards.
6) The Plan does not appear to include a manure storage area. During my
visit to the site, you indicated that manure would be stored on the
southern portion of the facility. The manure storage area should be
described in the Plan. The Plan should also describe how any
precipitation that comes into contact with the manure will be managed.
These conclude the WCHD's comments at this time. Should you have any
questions, or if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to call me at
(970) 353-0635, extension 2232.
Sincerely,
Trevor Jiricek
Supervisor
Environmental Protection Services
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cc: Julie Chester, W.C. Planning Department
Victor Sainz, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Gary Henrickson, Bella Holsteins, Inc.
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