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Home My WebLink About20243285.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Molly Wright, Planning Services FROM: Mike McRoberts, P.E., Development Review DATE: September 18, 2024 SUBJECT: USR24-0020 Everitt The proposal has been reviewed by Development Review on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the Department of Planning and Zoning. Staff comments made during this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process. COMMENTS GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION Project description: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 250 -foot Telecommunication Antenna Tower outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. This project is south of and adjacent to County Road 118 and is east of and adjacent to County Road 390. Parcel number: 029115000010. Access is from County Road 118. ACCESS Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access. The applicant is proposing to create one (1) new access onto County Road 118 located approximately 685 feet east of the County Road 118/County Road 390 intersection. This proposed access location meets the 330 foot minimum access spacing requirement between and intersection and an access for a local road as defined in Section 8-14-30.1., of the Weld County Code. Per Section 8-14-30, an access permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access. ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY County Road 118 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with the creating documents) and the physical location of the road. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Section 23-1- 90, the required setback is measured from the right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. County Road 390 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the future and existing rights -of -way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Section 23-1-90, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Per Chapter 8, Article 13, Section 8-13-30.B, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any project that will be occupying, constructing, or excavating facilities within, and or encroaching upon, any County rights -of -way or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Permits/Right-of-Way-Permits. Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate existing utilities within the County right-of-way. TRAFFIC Latest ADT on County Road 118 counted 148 vehicles per day with 74% trucks. The 85th percentile speed is 47 miles per hour. According to the applicant's Traffic Narrative, there will be approximately two (2) pickup truck roundtrips per day; up to two (2) semitruck roundtrips per day; one (1) crane roundtrip; and one (1) boom truck roundtrip during construction. Post construction, a technician will visit the site monthly in a passenger car, SUV, or pick-up truck. 100% of the traffic will be coming from the west on County Road 118 and leaving the site and going west on County Road 118. 75% of the traffic will be coming to the site from the south on County Road 390 and leaving the site and going south on County Road 390. 25% of the traffic will be coming to the site from the north on County Road 390 and leaving the site and going north on County Road 390. TRACKING CONTROL Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 feet of road base, or road base on all driving surfaces. Temporary tracking control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-way is required just prior to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control requirement can be submitted to Development Review for review and consideration. ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION ONLY Development Review is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction Only. This agreement will include, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. An example agreement is available at: https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/I mprovements-Agreements DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS This area is within a Non -urbanizing Drainage Area. Non -urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require detention of stormwater runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year storm event falling on the developed site and release of the detained water at the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year storm event falling on the undeveloped site having a 2% impervious value. In compliance with Section 8-11-45, of the Weld County Code, the applicant has submitted a Drainage Narrative meeting the requirements for an exception to stormwater detention. The qualifying exception reads, "4. Towers including, but not limited to, wind and telecommunication towers." Historic Flows: The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist on the property. GRADING PERMIT A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than one (1) acre of land. Grading Permit applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (map recorded). An Early Release Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact Development Review for more information. COLORADO CONSTRUCTION STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT A Colorado Stormwater Discharge Permit is required when disturbing more than one (1) acre of land. Contact: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692- 3575. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. A Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction Only is required with this project. Road Maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Development Review) B. The applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all owners of property crossed by the access. The access shall be for ingress, egress, utilities and shall be referenced on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number. (Development Review) C. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. County Road 118 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with the creating documents) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development Review) 2. County Road 390 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the future and existing rights -of -way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development Review) 3. Show and label the approved tracking control. (Development Review) 4. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. (Development Review) 5. Show and label the 17 -foot -wide access and utility easement to provide legal access to the tower site. (Development Review) 6. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review) 7. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property. (Development Review) Prior to Construction: A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction. (Development Review) B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. (Development Review) DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE USR MAP) 1. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review) 2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review) 3. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized. (Development Review) 4. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review) 5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance for Construction Only Agreement. (Development Review) 6. The Road Maintenance for Construction Only Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site visit and possible updates. (Development Review) 7. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of stormwater runoff. (Development Review) 8. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Development Review) Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment Memorandum TO: Molly Wright FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services DATE: August 29, 2024 RE: USR24-0020 APPLICANT: Kenneth Everitt, c/o Retherford Enterprises for Verizon Wireless Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 250 -foot Telecommunications Antenna Tower) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required. Screened portable toilets and bottled water can be utilized during construction. We recommend that the following requirements are incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 3. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of construction of the tower. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org Public Health Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment 5. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided. Portable toilets are acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, shall contain hand sanitizers, be screened from public view, and be removed upon completion of construction. 6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Phone: (970) 304-6410 weldhealth.org Public Health Hello