HomeMy WebLinkAbout20231105.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Development Review
DATE: December 2, 2022
SUBJECT: USR22-0030 Schaff HS Land and Cattle
The proposal has been reviewed on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning Services. 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: Aggregate Mine.
This project is north of and adjacent to CR 42 and is west of and adjacent to SH 60.
Parcel numbers:
105730200052 Lot B RE -4931; 105718000026; 105718000036; 105719000006; 105719000018;
105719000021 Lot A RE -2714; 105719000023 Lot C RE -2714; 105719100001 Lot A RE -4379;
105719100002 Lot B RE -4379; 105719100003; 10571900004; 105719300009 Lot B Re -4932;
105730200047 Lot B RE -4849.
Access is onto SH 60 at the intersection with CR 44.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
The applicant has proposed access onto SH 60 at the intersection with CR 44.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to state highways.
Please contact Mr. Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify the access permit or for any
additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highway 60)
It is noted that there is a CDOT Access Control Plan for a portion of SH 60. This Plan does not include the
segment of SH 60 involved with this land use case.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
The property is bounded by State Highway 60. Contact the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
to determine what right-of-way shall be shown on the submitted map. Reference the documents creating
the right-of-way. Please contact Mr. Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office, phone number: 970-350-2163.
CR 44 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as an arterial road, which requires 140 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall
delineate and label on the site map the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating
the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall
be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Sec. 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.
CR 25.5 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 site map the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing
right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated.
Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Sec. 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.
CR 42 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 site map the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing
right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated.
Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Sec. 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, Sec. 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.weldgov.com/departments/publicworks/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
The most recent traffic counts (2022) for this portion of CR 44 found the annual average daily traffic is 647
vehicles per day with 31% trucks. The 85th percentile speed is 64 miles per hour.
A preliminary Traffic Impact Study was submitted. It indicates there will be approximately 298 vehicles per
day of which 250 will be large trucks. 70% will travel north and south on SH 60. 30% will travel east on CR
44.
A Final Traffic Impact Study shall be submitted.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH UP -FRONT IMPROVEMENTS
Development Review is requesting an Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement for dust control,
damage repairs to specified haul routes, and possible triggered off -site improvements.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Development-Review.
It will detail the approved haul routes, designate when off -site improvements will be triggered, and include
a maintenance agreement for the haul routes.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require
detention of runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained
water at the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for Non -
urbanizing areas.
Detention pond waived and a simple drainage narrative:
The applicant has submitted an acceptable drainage narrative stating that the site meets drainage exception
6. Gravel pits if the stormwater drains into the gravel pit. Releases from the site shall comply with the Weld
County Storm Drainage Criteria, including dewatering. Topographical information shall be provided.
Located in Sec. 8-11-40. Drainage Policy.
Acceptable topographic information was received. No additional drainage information is needed.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
GRADING PERMIT
If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -gravel pit items such as structures, parking
lots, laydown yards etc..., a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to the start of construction.
Grading Permit applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan 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
an Engineering representative from Development Review for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for road maintenance and triggered
off -site improvements at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control
and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Development Review)
B. A Final Traffic Impact Study stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of
Colorado is required. (Development Review)
C. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. CR 44 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as an
arterial road which requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate
and label on the site map the future and existing right-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)
2. CR 25.5 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 site map the future and existing right-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. CR 42 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as an
local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and
label on the site map the future and existing right-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)
4. Show the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) right-of-way, for SH 60, on the site
map along with the documents creating the right-of-way. (Development Review)
5. Show the approved Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access point on the site map
and label with the approved access permit number if applicable. (Development Review)
6. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves
around the property. (Development Review)
Prior to Construction:
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 SITE PLAN)
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. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Improvements and
Road Maintenance Agreement. (Development Review)
5. The Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual
basis, including a site visit and possible updates. (Development Review)
6. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Development Review)
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
Memorandum
To: Kim Ogle
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: December 9, 2022
Re: USR22-0030 Applicant: HS Land & Cattle LLC 0/O Monarch Mountain Minerals
and Aggregates
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review Permit for Open Mining (sand, gravel, stone, and overburden) and processing
of minerals, including the import of material from, and export of material to other sites, a drying
and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine office/scale house and scale, a
fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage,
employee, and vendor parking. outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
As mining is considered a temporary use, portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable for
sanitary uses in accordance with EH policy.
There will be fuel storage which will require compliance with State regulations and an SPCC
plan may be required depending on tank storage size.
An Air emission permits (APEN) from the State is required and will address dust control for
mining operations, haul roads, and any sand and gravel processing equipment. The
application indicates an APEN has been submitted to the State.
Noise is restricted to the level allowed in the industrial zone district and noise levels are
measured 25 feet from the property line. The application contains a noise modeling report,
conducted by Behrens and Associates, Inc., which indicates the industrial level can be met 25
feet from property boundary. The conclusion in the report states: "The results of the noise
modeling indicate that the Monarch Mountain mining and processing operations for all
modeled phases are predicted to comply with the allowable Industrial CRS noise limits at all
modeled receptor locations." Adherence to the noise modeling report is required.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1. 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. 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. 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 should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property shall
comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations.
5. The operation shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions
Permit Application and obtain permits from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
6. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S. The facility shall operate in
accordance with the accepted noise modeling report.
7. The operation shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, sand, soil, and gravel
from the facility area in a manner that prevents nuisance conditions.
8. Adequate drinking, hand washing, and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees
and patrons of the facility, at all times. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be
provided for drinking and sanitary purposes, as applicable.
9. Any On -Site Wastewater Treatment System located on the property must comply with
all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to On -Site Wastewater Treatment
Systems.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
10. Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable to provide drinking and sanitary
services to the site. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable
toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be
serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand sanitizers and be
screened from existing adjacent residential properties and public rights -of -way.
11.Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent
discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality
Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
12. A Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) from the Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, shall
be obtained as applicable.
13. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
14.All chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product
labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the
Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety.
16.The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA).
17. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
From: Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:58 AM
To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>
Cc: David Burns <dburns@weldgov.com>
Subject: RE: Referral USR22-0030
Sorry Kim, too many acronyms, we are requesting an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)
Roy Rudisill, Director
Office of Emergency Management
1150 O St. Greeley, Co
970-381-0417 Mobile
970-304-6540 Office
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
November 14, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: HS LAND & CATTLE LLC Case Number: USR22-0030
c/o MONARCH MOUNTAIN MINERALS AND AGGREGATES
Please Reply By: December 13, 2022 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel,
stone, and overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and
export of material to other sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine
office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining
equipment parking and storage; employee and vendor parking. outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: Part E2 Section 18, T4N, R66W; Part Section 19, T4N,
R66W, including Lot A and Lot C of RE -2714, and Lot A and Lot B of RE -4379, and Lot B of RE -4932;
and Part Section 30, T4N, R66W, including Lot B of RE -4931 and Lot B of RE -4849 of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
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
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
[ 1 We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
[ 1 We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
se See attached letter.
Agency Oil & Gas Energy Department Date November 21, 2022
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
Referring Agency:
Reference Number:
Associated Parcel:
OGED Reviewer:
Weld County
Oil & Gas Energy Department
Referral Comments
Weld County Department of Planning Services
USR22-0030
105718000026, 105718000036, 105719000006,
105719000018, 105719100001, 105719100002,
105719100003, 105719100004, 105719300009,
105730200047, 105730200052, 105719000021,
105719000023
Kelly Holliday
Review Date: November 21, 2022
The Staff of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED) appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the captioned planning case. Staff has completed review of the proposal and have no
conflicts with the proposed activity. We have included additional comments below:
1. There are no active or proposed 1041 WOGLA Permits on the associated parcels. There are
several oil and gas well sites in the area surrounding the parcels.
2. The parcels include nine (9) active oil and gas wells, listed in Table 1 below. OGED requests
that the Applicant coordinate operations in proximity to existing wells and production
facilities with the operator(s) of these wells.
API
Operator
Well Title
Well Status
05-123-10842
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS INC
1-18 EATON CATTLE CO.
SI
05-123-11593
KP KAUFFMAN COMPANY INC
1-13 PHELPS
PR
05-123-11663
KP KAUFFMAN COMPANY INC
2-17 PHELPS
PR
05-123-11991
KP KAUFFMAN COMPANY INC
3-26 Phelps
PR
05-123-12510
PDC ENERGY INC
8-18 PHELPS
SI
05-123-12814
PDC ENERGY INC
31-19 BIG BEND-UPRR
SI
05-123-14799
PDC ENERGY INC
41-19 (2) BIG BEND UPRR
SI
05-123-21952
PDC ENERGY INC
18-30 GUTFELDER
PR
05-123-22272
NOBLE ENERGY INC
12-19 EATON
TA
3. The parcels include eight (8) plugged and abandoned (PA) wells listed in Table 2 below.
Additional information regarding these plugged and abandoned wells is available from the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). OGED recommends that the
Applicant review this information and contact the responsible operator regarding well
infrastructure that may have been abandoned in place prior to conducting operations in
proximity to the wells.
API
Operator
Well Title
Well Status
05-123-08034
KERR MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP
1 EATON CATTLE CO. UNIT
C
PA
05-123-11118
EXTRACTION OIL & GAS INC
1-19 CHAMPLIN
PA
05-123-16732
NOBLE ENERGY INC
24-19 GUTFELDER
PA
05-123-17608
KERR MCGEE OIL & GAS ONSHORE LP
12-30 WEIGANDT
PA
05-123-18613
PDC ENERGY INC
3-30 HSR-GUTFELDER
PA
05-123-18614
NOBLE ENERGY INC
4-30 HSR-GUTFELDER
PA
05-123-20305
NOBLE ENERGY INC
19-21 EATON CATTLE
PA
05-123-22273
NOBLE ENERGY INC
11-19 EATON
PA
4. The USR lands may include additional oil and gas related infrastructure, such as off -location
flowlines or pipeline which are a use by right and not regulated by Weld County. OGED
requests that the applicant reviews flowline data available from the COGCC map viewer and
utilize Colorado 811 prior to any excavation activities.
5. Based on COGCC data there are existing off -location flowlines on the associated parcels.
There are also historic access roads to the active oil and gas facilities. OGED recommends
that the Applicant contact the associated Operators to coordinate activity on the associated
parcel.
These comments and recommendations are based upon the review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant and other relevant information available on the E -Permit site.
PROJECT:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle DATE: November 15, 2022
FROM: Diana Aungst
SUBJECT: USR22-0030, HS Land & Cattle LLC
Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel, stone, and
overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and export of material to
other sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine office/scale house and scale, a
fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage, and
employee and vendor parking, outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District
PARCELS: 105718000026, 105718000036, 105719100004, 105719000018, and 105719000006,
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION/OPERATION:
1. The applicant shall submit a Floodplain Development Permit (FHDP) prior to construction or placement
of any structures or ancillary equipment including scale, scale house, portable toilets, etc. and any prior
to any mining operations, if applicable. (Department of Planning Services — Floodplain)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Maps #08123C -1704F, 1708F, 1715F, and 1720F issue date September 17, 2020
and LOMR 21-08-1198P Effective Date January 9, 2023, (South Platte River Floodplain). Any
development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation
Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado,
and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA
definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation,
drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning Services -
Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries
have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
3. Attempt to build the berms parallel to the flow of floodwaters. (Department of Planning Services —
Floodplain)
4. All transient equipment including temporary structures and portable toilets shall be anchored.
(Department of Planning Services — Floodplain)
5. The installation of any septic system within the 100 -year floodplain shall comply with the Weld County
O.W.T.S. floodplain policy. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
6. At the time of reclamation, an analysis of the change in the base flood elevation will be required. If the
base flood elevation has a change of either 0.31 feet increase or decrease, a Letter of Map Revision
(LOMR) will be required within six (6) months of reclamation. (Department of Planning Services —
Floodplain)
COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
1801 Moly Road
Golden, Colorado 80401
December 6, 2022
Matthew L. Morgan
State Geologist and
Director
Kim Ogle
Weld County Planning
kogle@weldgov.com
Location:
40.2936, -104.8162
Subject: Monarch DENM Mine USR22-0030
Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Weld County, CO; CGS Unique No. WE -23-0019
Dear Kim:
Colorado Geological Survey has reviewed the USR22-0030 referral, for open mining (sand, gravel, stone, and
overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and export of material to other
sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine office/scale house and scale, a
fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage; employee and
vendor parking, outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The available referral documents include:
• 7/1/2022 letter from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety (DRMS) indicating
that the status of the mine permit application is "Awaiting financial warranty,"
• Monarch-DENM Gravel Mine DRMS 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application
(Civil Resources, LLC, February 2022), including
o Stability Analysis, Monarch-Denm Gravel Mine, West of Gilcrest, Weld County, Colorado
(Civil Resources, LLC, February 22, 2022) demonstrating acceptable factors of safety for cut
slopes
Provided the applicant adheres to all DRMS permit conditions, CGS has no objection to approval of USR22-
0030.
Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on this project. If you have questions or require
additional review, please call me at (303) 384-2643, or e-mail carlson@mines.edu.
Jill Carlson, C.E.G.
Engineering Geologist
WE -23-00191 Monarch DENM Mine USR22-0030
2:31 PM, 12/06/2022
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Sent: Friday, November 18, 2022 10:31 AM
To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>
Subject: USR22-0030
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Hello. The NOI provided by the City of Evans in March still stands. The City has no concerns with the
project and appreciates the opportunity to comment. If any traffic should be entering the City
jurisdiction, please contact us for a long-term road maintenance agreement.
Sincerely,
Anne
Anne Best Johnson, AICP, MBA
Community Development Director
Email: abjohnson@evanscolorado.gov
Phone: 970-475-2228
Fax: 970-475-1166
1100 37th Street, Evans, CO 80620-2036
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
November 14, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: HS LAND & CATTLE LLC Case Number. USR22-0030
c/o MONARCH MOUNTAIN MINERALS AND AGGREGATES
Please Reply By: December 13, 2022 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel,
stone, and overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and
export of material to other sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine
office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining
equipment parking and storage; employee and vendor parking. outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: Part E2 Section 18, T4N, R66W; Part Section 19, T4N,
R66W, including Lot A and Lot C of RE -2714, and Lot A and Lot B of RE -4379, and Lot B of RE -4932;
and Part Section 30, T4N, R66W, including Lot B of RE -4931 and Lot B of RE -4849 of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
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
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply w rth O i
Comprehensive Plan because: c C�# :A.a6 A2,496,n .C 2� 7r
[] We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with otif interests.
[ ] See attached letter.
Date
RECEIVED
DEC 0 C 2022
lW'e!d County Pinning Dept
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
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December 13, 2022
Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
NO Box 128
304 Street
Gilcrest, CO 80623
(970) 737-2426
(970) 737-2427 fax
1viviv.townofgilcrest org
Re: Weld County Referral Case Number USR22-0030
Monarch-Denm Gravel Mine Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Dear Mr. Ogle,
The Town of Gilcrest received a referral from Weld County for a Site Specific Development and Use
by Special Review for a gravel mine to be located along the west side of SH-60 between WCR-42 and
WCR-46 in Weld County. The site is 0.2 miles east of the South Platte River and includes seven (7)
parcels totaling approximately 790 acres that are zoned A (Agriculture) Zone District. The Town of
Gilcrest appreciates the opportunity to comment on land development applications.
The proposed gravel mine is located within the Town's Urban Growth Boundary and the Platteville-
Gilcrest Coordination Area as depicted in the 2011 Intergovernmental Agreement between the
Towns of Gilcrest and Platteville. As such, the Town of Gilcrest is submitting this formal referral
response in coordination with the Town of Platteville.
The Town of Gilcrest and Platteville have shared concerns with the proposed gravel mine stemming
from potential negative impacts to the South Platte River Corridor, wildlife habitats, 100 -year
floodplain and overall increased traffic generation in the area. The Town of Gilcrest has additional
concerns related to the lack of conformance with the Gilcrest Comprehensive Plan, noise, air quality,
aesthetics, and the potential detrimental impact on local groundwater levels. In particular, any
increase in groundwater level will have a disastrous impact on the Town Gilcrest and its residents. If
this project moves forward with or without annexation the Town of Gilcrest needs the applicant to
adequately monitor groundwater with a legal obligation to mitigate any adverse impact.
The Town of Gilcrest did not receive a Notice of Inquiry pursuant to the Coordinated Planning
Agreement, Article XVI — Gilcrest Plan of the Weld County Code. Nonetheless, the Town requests
the County notify the applicant of the opportunity for annexation to the Town of Gilcrest and to
not consider the proposed Development unless the applicant or its predecessor has submitted a
complete annexation petition and has been denied said annexation by the Town of Gilcrest for a
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substantially similar development on the same property within the preceding twelve (12) months
as outlined in Article XVI, Sec. 19-16-50 (C) 1 of the Weld County Code.
On behalf of the Towns of Gilcrest and Platteville, we appreciate the County's continued support of the
Coordinated Planning Agreements that accomplish the type of development within our urban growth
boundaries which best protect the health, safety, prosperity, and general welfare of our town residents
and achieve maximum efficiency and economy in the process of development.
Sincerely,
•
Tyson Chavez, Mayor, Town of Gilcrest Adrienne Sancio al, Mayor, Town of Platteville
Cc: Larry Lorentzen, Gilcrest Town Administrator
Troy Renken, Platteville Town Manager
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
November 14, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: HS LAND & CATTLE LLC Case Number: USR22-0030
c/o MONARCH MOUNTAIN MINERALS AND AGGREGATES
Please Reply By: December 13, 2022 Planner Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel,
stone, and overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and
export of material to other sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine
office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining
equipment parking and storage; employee and vendor parking. outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: Part E2 Section 18, T4N, R66W; Part Section 19, T4N,
R66W, including Lot A and Lot C of RE -2714, and Lot A and Lot B of RE -4379, and Lot B of RE -4932;
and Part Section 30, T4N, R66W, including Lot B of RE -4931 and Lot B of RE -4849 of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
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
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
[ I We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
[ ] We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
A -See attached letter.
Signature
Agency Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection Di
Date 12/01/2022
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-3046498 fax
Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District
P.O. Box 407
202 Main Street
Platteville, CO 80651
970.785.2232 • FAX 970.785.0139
December 1, 2022
Kim Ogle
Weld County Planner
Case Number: USR22-0030
To Whom It May Concern,
Thank you for the opportunity to review the application materials and site plan for USR22-0030
request.
This letter is a response to the application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel, stone, and overburden) and processing of minerals,
including the import of material from, and export of material to other sites, a drying and screening
building and two (2) silos, a mine office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating station,
portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage; employee and vendor parking.
outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
The overall request and planned type of occupancy use is in agreement with the Platteville-
Gilcrest Fire Protection District interests. Most of the following questions are minor in nature and
can be addressed after Weld County approval of the Site Development Plan, Use by Special
Review. I included them for consideration now and for future use of this occupancy.
After review of the attached information, plans and expressed use, I have the following
observations and possible new requirements for this occupancy.
The overall site plan, possible structures, and projected use shall comply with the International
Fire Code 2018.
a. A KnoxBox with master key to all buildings located at or on the access gate. If the gate will
be electric, then an electric KnoxBox key switch will be required as well.
b. Access gate will be at least 20' wide with overhead clearance of 13'6". The access roads
within the facility will be made of material that will support 75,000 pounds and not exceed 10
percent in grade.
c. All plans for structures being built on this site shall be submitted to Platteville-Gilcrest Fire
Protection District for Fire plan review.
d. An Emergency Response Plan for this facility shall be submitted for review to the Platteville-
Gilcrest Fire Protection District.
e. All fuel storage and/or lubrication station plans will need to be submitted to the Platteville-
Gilcrest Fire Protection District.
f. At this point, the size of the structures and the required fire flow requirements are not known.
Therefore, at a minimum one Fire Hydrant will be required. The location and required Fire Flow
(gallons per minute) and Flow duration (hours) shall be deteimined later.
The above is provided as a review of the information provided to me as of the date of this letter
and is preliminary in nature. Requirements above are subject to change if addition information
requires it.
Once again, thank you for the opportunity to review the plan and I look forward to working with
the owners of this occupancy in the future.
Sincerely,
Jeff Cogburn
Fire Prevention Specialist
Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District
From: Dickinson - DNR, Wenli <wenli.dickinson@state.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 8:54 AM
To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>
Cc: Comaniciu - DNR, loana <ioana.comaniciu@state.co.us>
Subject: Re: Referral Agency Email
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Hi Kim,
This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in section 30-28-
101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and
March 11, 2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office only performed
a cursory review of the referral information.
Upon review of the referral concerning a site specific development plan and use by
special review application for open mining and processing of materials at the site in
Sections 18, 19 and 30 of Township 4 North, Range 66 West, our only comments are:
1. Pursuant to section 37-90-137(11)(a)(1I), C.R.S., any gravel pit that exposes
groundwater all out -of -priority depletions of ground water must be replaced
through a plan for augmentation approved by the water court or a substitute
water supply plan approved by DWR. The applicant should refer to the
attached General Guidelines For Substitute Water Supply Plans For Sand And
Gravel Pits.
2. Prior to the use/exposure of any groundwater, the applicant must also obtain a
well permit for the gravel pit site.
3. Lastly, any stormwater runoff intercepted by the mining operation that is not
diverted or captured in priority must infiltrate into the ground or be released
to the stream system within 72 hours. Otherwise, the operator will be required
to make replacements for evaporation.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Regards,
Wenli Dickinson
Water Resource Engineer
6(70)
COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Re5cit.rroE5
P 303.866.3581 x8206
1313 Sherman St, Suite 821, Denver, CO 80203
wenli.dickinson@state.co.us I dwr.colorado.gov
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Harris D. Sherman
Executive Director
Dick Wolfe, P.E.
Director/State Engineer
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBSTITUTE WATER SUPPLY PLANS FOR
SAND AND GRAVEL PITS
(Updated April 1, 2011)
In 1989, the Colorado Legislature passed Senate Bill 120 that affects gravel pits in operation after
December 31, 1980. §37-90-137(11)(a)(1I), C.R.S., requires any gravel pit that exposed ground water
to the atmosphere after December 31, 1980 to replace all out -of -priority depletions of ground water
through a plan for augmentation or substitute water supply plan. In 1993, the Colorado Legislature
passed Senate Bill 260 that changed the fees associated for review of the substitute water supply
plans. The fees were increased again under Senate Bill 2006-1293. To ensure consistency and to
expedite the review process, the State Engineer's Office provides these guidelines to be followed
when requesting substitute water supply plan applications for sand and gravel pits. These general
evaluation guidelines are provided to assist the applicant preparing the substitute water supply plan
request and are not to be construed as formal policy -making procedures. Even though most of these
guidelines are engineering related issues, there are some that contain policy issues by the State
Engineer as well as statutory requirements.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
1. The applicant must submit a narrative description summarizing the relevant water resource
aspects of the proposed or existing operation including:
• water usage and consumption
• the proposed plan for replacing out -of -priority depletions
• the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety ("DRMS") permit number
• the estimated number of years that the gravel pit will be mined
• the estimated number of years remaining in the mining operation
• the proposed final reclamation for the site
• if all or a portion of the site will be lined, the extent of the proposed lined areas and the
timing for the installation of the liner, if known
• the extent and location of any ground water surface area exposed to the atmosphere
prior to January 1, 1981
• if the final reclamation will be a ground water pond, a statement along with the
original substitute water supply plan request, agreeing to file for an augmentation plan
at least three years prior to completion of mining to replace the depletions from long
term evaporation.
Office of the State Engineer
1313 Sherman Street, Suite 818 • Denver, CO 80203 • Phone: 303-866-3581 • Fax: 303-866-3589
www.water.state.co.us
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 2 of 13
To expedite the State Engineer's processing of the substitute water supply plan, the applicant
should submit the narrative in electronic format whenever possible.
2. The applicant should provide two maps showing the water resource aspects of the operation,
including the existing or proposed lake(s), streams, wells, ditches, dewatering pumps and
trenches, points of discharge for the washing and dewatering operations, and slurry walls or
liners, both on and off the property, which may affect the timing of lagged depletions. One of
the maps should be a USGS 7-1/2' quadrangle. The scale, section, township, range, and
principal meridian should be clearly identified on the map. The second map can be hand -
drawn showing current, proposed and ultimate lake surface area. Additionally, aerial
photographs (if applicable) should be provided identifying any gravel pits on the DRMS site
that exposed ground water to the atmosphere prior to January 1, 1981 and identifying the
extent of such pre -1981 exposure.
3. The fee for a new substitute water supply plan is based on statute and is currently $1,593
regardless of the number of acres exposed and is applicable for the first two years, or shorter
time period as proposed by the applicant. For persons who reactivated or reactivate mining
operations that ceased activity prior to January 1, 1981, this fee only applies if the surface
areas of any gravel pit lake is enlarged beyond the area it covered before the cessation of
activity. Plans and fees are necessary only if the gravel pit operation exposes ground water in
an over -appropriated stream system.
4. If multiple gravel mining operations apply for a combined substitute water supply plan, a
filing fee is required for each mining site as recognized by a unique DRMS permit number.
5. If the mining operation will consume ground or surface water that results in out -of -priority
depletions occurring from gravel washing, dust control or other uses, but will not expose
ground water, the operator must apply for a substitute water supply plan pursuant to §37-92-
308, C.R.S.
6. If the operator proposes to use ground water from the gravel pit or a well within the DRMS
boundary and those uses are not directly related to the mining operation, the operator must
apply for a substitute water supply plan pursuant to §37-92-308, C.R.S.
7. Pursuant to §37-90-137(11)(a)(I), C.R.S., no substitute water supply plan or augmentation
plan shall be required by the State Engineer or the water court if a gravel pit owner or operator
has, prior to January 15, 1989, entered into and has continually thereafter complied with a
written agreement with a water users' association (e.g., Water Users Association of Water
District No. 6 and St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District) or water conservancy
district (e.g., Middle Park Water Conservancy District, West Divide Water Conservancy
District, Basalt Water Conservancy District, and the Bureau of Reclamation project water in
Green Mountain Reservoir and Ruedi Reservoir) to replace or augment the depletions in time,
location and quantity which result from open mining of sand and gravel. A substitute water
supply plan or court approved augmentation plan will be required if the depletions from the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 3 of 13
mining operation exceed that amount covered by the agreement with the water users'
association or water conservancy district. The above referenced agreement shall be submitted
to the State Engineer's Office or Division Engineer upon request to show that depletions from
the gravel mining operation are being replaced in time, location and quantity.
8. The renewal fee for an existing substitute water supply plan is based on statute and is currently
$257. A substitute water supply plan application may not be considered a renewal if the plan
is not received by the Office of the State Engineer prior to the expiration date of the previously
approved plan. Additionally, renewals cannot change the replacement sources (exception for
new replacement sources that do not require consumptive use analyses and do not have return
flow obligations) and renewals cannot add uses that were not approved in the original plan. A
renewal can increase the quantity of water which is consumed by the uses which were
originally approved. Plans that have expired, change the replacement source(s), or add uses in
addition to those approved in the original plan may be considered new plans requiring a fee of
$1,593.
9. The fee for a gravel pit well permit application is based on statute and is currently $100 even if
the operation is not in an over -appropriated stream system. The fee must be paid at the time of
application and is not refundable.
10. An outside consultant will review all new substitute water supply plan requests. The State
Engineer's Office will review all renewals. Once the substitute water supply plan has been
approved by the State Engineer's Office, any subsequent amendments will require submittal of
an engineering report and a the filing fee for a renewal, or the filing fee for a new plan, if
deemed necessary according to the criteria in paragraph 8.
DEPLETIONS
11. Gross evaporation (free water surface) shall be calculated based upon evaporation atlases in
NOAA Technical Report NWS 33 or more site -specific information, if site specific
information is based on measurements deemed reliable by the state climatologist. The total
gross evaporation estimate from NOAA 33 shall be distributed to all months. The monthly
distribution for elevations below 6500 feet msl is: Jan - 3.0%, Feb - 3.5%, Mar - 5.5%, Apr -
9.0%, May - 12.0%, Jun - 14.5%, Jul - 15.0%, Aug - 13.5%, Sep - 10.0%, Oct - 7.0%, Nov -
4.0%, and Dec - 3.0%. The monthly distribution for elevations above 6500 feet msl is: Jan -
1.0%, Feb - 3.0%, Mar - 6.0%, Apr - 9.0%, May - 12.5%, Jun -15.5%, Jul - 16.0%, Aug -
13.0%, Sep - 11.0%, Oct - 7.5%, Nov - 4.0%, and Dec - 1.5%. Evaporation does not need to
be calculated for an ice -cover period, however, if the applicant claims an ice -cover period in
the projection accounting, adequate engineering documentation must be submitted to
support the claim. The plan shall not project ice cover for a time period that the historical
mean monthly temperature is greater than 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Regardless of the
projection of ice cover in the plan, monthly evaporation shall be calculated according to
actual field conditions and depletions shall be replaced accordingly.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 4 of 13
12. Pursuant to §37-90-137(11)(b), C.R.S., a gravel pit operator or property owner does not
need to replace depletions that occur due to evaporation from ground water exposed prior to
January 1, 1981 as a result of open mining of sand and gravel ("pre -81 areas"), regardless of
whether mining continued after December 31, 1980. Except as described below, pre -1981
areas that are exempted from the requirement to replace evaporative depletions will be tied
to the physical location at which the groundwater was exposed prior to January 1, 1981.
The State Engineer recognizes that re -allocation of the pre -81 areas to areas exposed after
December 31, 1980 was historically approved by the State Engineer through gravel pit
substitute water supply plans and/or site specific written authorization. Beginning January
1, 2011, the State Engineer will no longer allow exemptions for pre -81 areas to be re-
allocated to areas exposed after December 31, 1980. However, if ground water was exposed
at a site after December 31, 1980, and was recognized in writing by the State Engineer,
through an approved substitute water supply plan or other site specific written authorization,
as a re -allocated pre -81 area, the State Engineer will continue to recognize that area as pre -
81. These re -allocated and memorialized pre -81 areas will carry the same status as the
original groundwater exposed prior to January 1, 1981 and will be permanently tied to their
physical location.
The burden of proving that ground water was exposed prior to January 1, 1981 as a result of
open mining of sand and gravel shall be on the operator or property owner claiming the
benefit of the exemption. In order to seek the exemption from augmentation of pre -81 areas
the following information must be provided:
• An aerial photo taken prior to January 1, 1981 that shows the location of the pre -81 area;
• A topographical map showing the claimed pre -81 area and the mining permit boundary
as it existed at the time the ground water was exposed;
• A GIS compatible file that has a shape file for the pre -81 area and the permit boundary
as it existed at the time the ground water was exposed;
• A calculation of the area shown on the aerial photo and topographical map.
If the Applicant is claiming that the State Engineer approved in writing a re -allocation of the
pre -81 area, the following information is also required. If such information is not provided,
the pre -81 area will be limited to the pre -81 area existing as of December 31, 1980, as
documented by the Applicant.
• The Applicant must provide documentation by which the State Engineer approved the
re -allocation. Such documentation may include the substitute water supply plans
previously approved by the State Engineer and/or other written authorization from the
State Engineer for re -allocation.
• An aerial photo of the re -allocated area as it existed on or before January 1, 2011;
• A topographical map showing the claimed re -allocated pre -81 area and the mining
permit boundary as it existed on or before January 1, 2011;
• A GIS compatible file that has a shape file for the re -allocated pre -81 area and the permit
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General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
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boundary as it existed on or before January 1, 2011;
• A calculation of the area shown on the aerial photo and topographical map.
13. Water consumption by the mining operation (including associated well structures) including,
but not limited to, dust control, water removed with the mined product, water used for
concrete batching, and reclamation irrigation must also be determined. The matrix below
specifies the percent of product mined which is considered water weight. All water diverted
from the pit shall be measured. All diversions, including water for dust control and irrigation
for vegetation establishment, shall be considered 100 percent consumptive unless the applicant
can document otherwise.
Not Washed
Washed
Material mined above the
ground water table
Material has 2% moisture
content, but 0% is charged
because the moisture is not a
ground water diversion
After washing, the material
has a 4% moisture content
(saturated), but 2% is
charged because only 2% is
from the soil profile and the
other 2% is from ground
water used for washing
Material mined below the
ground water table
Material has 4% moisture
content (saturated), and 4%
is charged because all of the
water is a ground water
diversion
After washing, material has
4% moisture content
(saturated), and 4% is
charged because that entire
4% is a ground water
diversion
Material mined below the
ground water table, but in a
dewatered state
Material has 2% moisture
content, and 2% is charged
because the moisture is from
a ground water diversion
After washing, material has
4% moisture content
(saturated), and 4% is
charged because that entire
4% is a ground water
diversion
Note: the percentages are by weight
Note: The following Guideline 14, like each of the guidelines in this document, is intended
to provide guidance information to operators and consultants regarding the potential for
injury that results from all mining activities, as well as the requirement that out -of -priority
depletions to the stream be replaced. The SEO will work with individual operators and
consultants on a case -by -case basis to determine whether Guideline 14 is applicable and
necessary to prevent injury to senior vested water rights.
14. Water consumption by the mining operation shall also include water removed from the
tributary stream system by the "first fill" or an "intermittent fill" of the gravel pit. The "first
fill" or "intermittent fill" is the water that fills an unlined gravel pit and occupies the volume
previously occupied by the removed sand, gravel, or other solid material. For pits that are
"dry mined" through dewatering, the first fill normally occurs at the conclusion of mining; the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 6 of 13
additional fill occurs as the pit is allowed to fill seasonally, only to be dewatered again, as part
of the mining operation. For "wet mined" pits, it occurs continuously during mining. The first
fill for any administrative period shall be calculated as:
Vfif = V,,,,,, x (1 — porosity) - V1p, where
Vfif = Volume of water in first fill or intermittent fill
V,,,,, = The net increase in the volume of "mined material" below the water table that
has been filled with ground water
Porosity = The ratio of the pore volume to the total volume of the mined material
Vip = Volume of water calculated as lost in product for "Not Washed" gravel
Since V,,,,, may be a negative number in the case that the volume of backfill occurring in the
pit is greater than the volume of mined material, it is possible that Vfif will be a negative
number, or a credit to the total amount of water consumed by the mining operation. This
credit will be allowed only up to the amount that will offset all other consumptive use at the
mining operation. Use of the credit beyond that amount must be done through a court -
approved plan.
15. The plan shall specifically address whether dewatering will occur at the site. If the site will
be dewatered, the expected rate and volume of dewatering must be specified along with the
lagged depletions which will occur due to the dewatering process. The applicant shall
replace all out of priority depletions caused by the dewatering operation. Accretions that
may occur at the beginning of the dewatering operation may be claimed as replacement
water to offset depletions that occur due to the mining operations and the dewatering
process, if applicant can account for the amount, location, and timing of these accretions.
The replacement water can be used only for mining depletions that occur within the mining
permit boundaries, or for mining depletions that result from a pit at another location,
operated by the same operator. If dewatering accretions are to be used to replace depletions
that result from a pit at another location, the delivery or exchange of such water and
application of appropriate transit losses is subject to the approval of the Division Engineer.
All site dewatering must be accounted for in a method satisfactory to the division engineer
and water commissioner. Adequate measuring devices may be required in order to
adequately account for the dewatering. If dewatering is occurring at the site, the gravel pit
well permit application must specifically specify dewatering as a use.
16. If the proposed final reclamation of the mining operation, as approved in the DRMS permit,
does not include backfilling or lining to eliminate all ground water exposed within the mining
boundaries, sufficient replacement water must be dedicated to the plan, or financial assurance
that would allow purchase of replacement water to cover the expected depletions that would
occur at the site. The expected depletions must include evaporation from the surface area and
the effects of the first fill that would occur if dewatering operations at the site ceased and the
ponds were allowed to fill. At least three years prior to completion of dewatering, the
applicant must submit a plan that specifies how the post-dewatering depletions, including
refilling of the pit, will be replaced, in time, place and amount. If the final reclamation does
not include backfilling or lining, and the applicant has not dedicated permanent replacement
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General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 7 of 13
water to the plan, the applicant can still provide sufficient bonding (through the Division of
Reclamation Mining and Safety) to cover lining or backfilling until such time as a court -
approved augmentation plan is obtained or until all depletions at the site have ceased and all
delayed depletions have been replaced. In the event that the operator of the pit walks away
from the site prior to final approval of an augmentation plan or prior to replacement of all
delayed depletions, the dedicated water or bond will be used to ensure that depletions will not
occur at the site or that depletions will be replaced. As part of the proposed plan, the applicant
must clarify whether they will dedicate water to the plan or whether a bond has been
approved. If the applicant has obtained a bond, they must indicate the amount of the bond and
show that the bond is adequate to line or backfill the water surfaces that will be exposed
during the plan period.
17. Timing of depletions may be calculated using Glover techniques or numeric modeling. The
State Engineer's Office may require that special procedures be used to analyze depletions
and injury on intermittent streams.
18. An historical consumptive use credit for native vegetation (including phreatophytes) can be
credited against monthly gross evaporation, resulting in a net monthly evaporation value. The
credit can be applied only for the area under the free water surface in an area that is subject to
a replacement requirement and cannot exceed the amount of gross evaporation on a monthly
basis. Consistent with State Engineer's Office Policy 2004-3, native vegetation credit cannot
be claimed for sand and gravel mining operations which are not approved through a permit
with the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety. The amount of historical consumptive
use credit from precipitation and ground water during a given month cannot exceed the total
potential consumptive use of the native vegetation in that month and no credit shall be given
for excess historical consumptive use credits.
19. The historical consumptive use credit may result from an analysis of the historically consumed
precipitation or ground water. The consumptive use analysis shall be based upon published
engineering studies acceptable to the State Engineer's Office and engineering analysis of site
specific information for the type of growth, ground water depth, and soil information.
Documentation of the vegetative growth shall be based on aerial and perspective photographs
depicting the growth. In lieu of an analysis of the historical consumptive use, the State
Engineer will accept an estimate for this value of 70 percent of total precipitation for each
month. The credit must be reduced for sites historically irrigated by water rights for which the
applicant is claiming consumptive use credits in the plan.
20. In accordance with State Engineer's Office Policy 2004-3, phreatophyte credit, including
effective precipitation, cannot be claimed for an off -channel lined gravel pit.
21. For gravel pits that are lined in accordance with the State Engineer's Lining Criteria (lining is
approved by the Division Office), the applicant must provide replacement for all native
ground water remaining within the lined area that is put to beneficial use except for the water
removed in product. The water may be removed from within the lined area and returned to the
stream system through surface flow or ground water recharge without need for replacement,
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 8 of 13
so long as the operator does not put the water to beneficial use. The exception to this is when
the applicant replaced "first fill" water as provided by these guidelines, in which case the
applicant may consume 100 percent of the water that was replaced.
22. Plans approved for sand and gravel mining operations cannot be used to replace depletions
which occur from uses that are not directly related to the mining operation. The plan cannot
replace depletions from uses that occur outside the mining permit boundary, unless the
applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the State Engineer's Office that the use is
directly related to the gravel mining operation.
REPLACEMENT SOURCES
23. Replacement water to compensate for out -of -priority depletions must be available either
directly or by exchange in the proper quantity, quality, place and time to ensure that existing
water rights are not injured. All plans submitted to this office shall have concurrent
replacement water available in order to obtain approval from the State Engineer.
24. Substitute water supply plans generally utilize five primary sources of water to compensate the
stream system for depletions resulting from evaporation and mining losses. These sources
include direct flow water rights, reservoir storage, nontributary ground water, foreign
(transbasin) water, and leased reusable effluent. The applicant shall provide water right
decrees and other pertinent information regarding the replacement sources. The applicant
shall also provide signed lease agreements or recorded non -encumbered ownership documents
authorizing use of the proposed replacement sources. Although the substitute water supply
plan may be approved on a temporary basis using leased or nontributary ground water for the
replacement water, the State Engineer's Office may object to the use of these sources in a
proposed decreed plan for augmentation. The decision to accept these sources as adequate to
protect the senior water rights may be determined by the Water Court in which the proposed
plan for augmentation is filed.
25. For plans that propose short-term leases as a replacement source, the applicant shall ensure
that a replacement source will be available in the event that the lease is not renewed. This
may be accomplished through a bond with the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety,
dedication of a back-up water source, or other method that the State Engineer determines is
adequate to ensure that all depletions will be replaced.
26. Nontributary ground water, foreign (transbasin) water, or other fully consumable sources may
be used for replacement purposes in the substitute water supply plan, provided adequate
engineering and documentation are supplied. Use of nontributary ground water must comply
with the Colorado Revised Statutes, the pertinent decrees and, if applicable, the Statewide
Nontributary Ground Water Rules. The applicant must meet all relinquishment requirements
before using nontributary ground water. Nontributary ground water used as replacement water
must be permitted for augmentation purposes. All replacement water must be made
appurtenant to the site by dedicating it solely for the purposes of replacement at the site for the
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 9 of 13
duration of the substitute water supply plan and recording an agreement to dedicate such
replacement water with the county.
27. Since only the Water Court has the authority to approve changes in water rights, those
substitute water supply plans approved by the State Engineer's Office that involve a change of
use may not be able to claim the period of time while operating under the approved substitute
water supply plan for historical consumptive use credit.
28. Analysis of historical consumptive use shall be based upon the modified Blaney-Criddle
method, other acceptable consumptive use determination methods, or determination from
previous court decrees for the subject water right, if applicable. The historical use analysis
shall be based on firm yield (most cases equal to dry -year yield). A dry year analysis shall be
based on the average of five dry years (for example, 1954, 1963, 1977, 1994, 2002) unless
such average is greater than the historical average for the entire period of record. The Water
Court may impose less stringent conditions on the plan for augmentation based on a different
study period. Any non-use of the water right during a study period shall be included in
averaging historical use. Any occurrence of subirrigation must be documented and considered
in the historical use analysis. Documentation of historical irrigation may be based on aerial
photographs, sworn affidavits, court decrees, well permit files, and water commissioner
diversion records. Estimates of irrigation efficiencies, ditch conveyance efficiency, and
subirrigation shall be based on acceptable engineering references and standards.
29. The historical consumptive use analysis must be based on a detailed (year -by -year) and
monthly time step analysis. A representative study period must be used and zeros must be
averaged in for periods of non-use or use for non -decreed purposes. The actual monthly
historical diversions must be used and compared to the monthly crop consumptive use based
on actual weather data (not long term averages). The engineering report must identify the
maximum monthly headgate diversions and the return flow factors for surface and subsurface
return flows.
30. The land to be dried up shall be documented to the satisfaction of the local water
commissioner. A copy of the dry -up covenant and a map designating the dried-up lands shall
be submitted to the State Engineer's Office and recorded with the county clerk and recorder.
Maintenance of historical return flows from the formerly irrigated lands will be required if
necessary to prevent injury to other water rights. The timing of return flows may be calculated
using Glover techniques or numeric modeling.
31. Substitute water supply plans may use reservoir water released to the stream at the proper time
and in the proper amount. Reservoir storage and releases are generally required to offset
winter depletions. An analysis of the consumptive use of the reservoir water (if reservoir
water is not decreed for augmentation purposes) should be performed similar to that
performed for a direct flow water right.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 10 of 13
32. An excavation that intercepts ground water is considered a well; therefore, the excavation may
not be used for water storage unless the excavation is lined in accordance with the State
Engineer's lining criteria.
33. The plan may include the introduction of water into recharge sites located at desirable
distances from the stream using the sources discussed previously or water diverted when there
is a free river. Recharge water would reach the stream on a delayed schedule and would be
creditable against stream depletions caused by the gravel mining operation. The State
Engineer's Office must specifically approve the recharge operation in the plan approval unless
the recharge accretions have been previously approved in a plan by the water court. The
timing of recharge accretions may be calculated using Glover techniques or numeric
modeling.
34. Transportation loss charges, if applicable, will be assigned for any replacement source of
water.
35. In accordance with amendments to §25-8-202-(7), C.R.S., and "Senate Bill 89-181 Rules and
Regulations" adopted on February 4, 1992, the State Engineer shall determine if this substitute
water supply plan is of a quality to meet requirements of use to which the senior appropriation
receiving the substitute supply has normally been put. As such, water quality data or analyses
may be requested at any time to determine if the requirement of use of the senior appropriator is
met.
OPERATION OF PLAN
36. Each plan shall include a detailed accounting sheet providing monthly estimates of the
following items: water surface area, gross evaporation, amount of mined material, water
removed with the mined sand and gravel, water used for concrete batching, diversions for dust
control, diversions for vegetation establishment, total lagged depletions impacting the river,
replacement source releases, physical flow available at the surface water right headgate,
historical consumptive use credit estimate, rate and volume of dewatering, replacement
sources, and transit loss charges. Not all items in this list will be applicable to every proposal.
Likewise, certain proposals may require additional accounting. A draft accounting form shall
be submitted to the State Engineer's Office for approval. The substitute water supply plan
shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the contact person who will be
responsible for the accounting and operation of this plan. The State Engineer's Office will
hold the permit designee of the operation as filed with the Division of Reclamation Mining
and Safety responsible for compliance but reserves the right to also pursue the landowner for
eventual compliance.
37. Accounting and reporting of depletions and replacements shall be made monthly to the
Division Engineer and water commissioner. More frequent accounting may be required by the
Division Engineer to protect other water users. Reservoir releases may also be aggregated at
the Division Engineer's discretion for maximum benefit of the stream system.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 11 of 13
38. Adequate flow measuring and recording devices and measurements may be required to
implement the plan. Measurements may include, but shall not be limited to, all diversions
from the pit (excluding evaporation), water released from reservoirs or other sources for
replacement water, and the diversion and turn back of ditch diversions.
39. A plan will not be approved unless the applicant has also applied for a gravel pit well permit
for the subject pit. A gravel pit well permit will not be issued until the substitute water supply
plan is approved. Additionally, if another well is located within 600 feet of the perimeter of
the proposed free water surface that would exist if the pit is not dewatered, a waiver of
objection from the well owner(s) must be obtained. If the applicant cannot obtain a waiver of
objection from the owners of wells located within 600 feet of the free water surface, the State
Engineer's Office shall notify the well owners in accordance with § 37-90-137(2)(b)(II)(A),
C.R.S. If objections are received, a hearing will be held before the State Engineer to
determine if circumstances in the particular instance so warrant issuance of the well permit.
As part of the substitute water supply plan application, the applicant shall specify whether any
wells constructed in the same source, are located within 600 feet of the free water surface of
the mining operation. If such wells exist, the applicant shall provide waivers from the well
owners or provide names and addresses of the well owners.
40. The gravel pit well permit will be issued in accordance with the uses and depletions
approved in the substitute water supply plan. If the substitute water supply plan and the
gravel pit well permit are approved for less than the final size of the ground water pond or
for less than the maximum use of ground water, a new gravel pit well permit will be
required each time the substitute water supply plan is approved for a greater use. However,
the State Engineer's Office will consider the final buildout of the gravel pit when issuing the
initial permit and, where possible, condition the well permit such that it will remain valid as
the operations and SWSP obligations expand.
41. After initiation of excavation of the pit, the applicant shall submit plan and cross-sectional
drawings to the State Engineer's Office on 8-1/2" x 11" paper. These drawings are required
in lieu of the Well Completion Report and should include the extent of excavation,
maximum depth of the pit and the initial static water level, and the initial date of ground
water exposure in the pit.
42. No permanent well and pumping equipment shall be installed in the gravel pit unless a
variance has been approved by the Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump
Installation Contractors. A permanent well and pumping equipment does not include portable
pumps used for watering needs at the gravel pit for such things as dewatering, dust control and
gravel washing. When a permanent well and pump are installed, a Well Construction Report
and Pump Installation Report are required. Board of Examiners Policy 2000-4, as approved
by the Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors is
hereby incorporated into these guidelines.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 12 of 13
43. An Abandonment Report must be filed if a permitted gravel pit (well) is either backfilled or
lined.
44. Substitute water supply plans may be revoked or modified at any time should it be determined
that injury to other vested water rights has occurred or will occur as a result of the plan. A
copy of the approved substitute water supply plan must be recorded with the county clerk and
recorder.
45. The duration of the substitute water supply plan will be evaluated case -by -case by the State
Engineer. While mining continues, individual plans may be approved or renewed for
extended years. Criteria for approving the plan for extended years include the approved term
and conditions of mining by the Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety, the senior water
rights impacted, the source and reliability of replacement water, the operating history of the
applicant, and any other criteria which affects the operational viability of the plan.
46. Approval of a substitute water supply plan does not relieve the Applicant and/or landowner of
the requirement to obtain a Water Court decree approving a permanent plan for augmentation
or mitigation to ensure the permanent replacement of all depletions, including long-term
evaporation losses and lagged depletions after gravel mining operations have ceased. If
reclamation of the mine site will produce a permanent water surface exposing ground water to
evaporation, an application for a plan for augmentation must be filed with the Water Court at
least three years prior to the completion of mining to include, but not be limited to, long-term
evaporation losses and lagged depletions. If a lined pond results after reclamation,
replacement of lagged depletions from mining and dewatering shall continue until there is no
longer an effect on stream flow.
47. The applicant will be responsible for all lagged depletions that occur due to operation of the
sand and gravel mining operation, including lagged depletions from evaporation, operational
uses, reclamation and dewatering. The applicant must have a valid substitute water supply
plan or court -approved augmentation plan until such time as all lagged depletions have been
replaced to the satisfaction of the State Engineer, Division Engineer and water commissioner.
48. For a gravel pit whose mining operations have ceased: With the approval of the Division
Engineer, upon replacement of 95 percent of the depletions that remained to be replaced when
mining ceased, the applicant may aggregate the remaining five percent of the lagged
depletions for replacement in one final month.
49. Substitute water supply plan requests must identify whether the applicant is the owner of the
land where the mining operation is located. If the applicant is not the landowner, before any
plan is approved, an agreement must be obtained between the operator and the landowner (or
whoever is the responsible party) and their successors to identify who is responsible for the
operation and continuance of the substitute water supply plan and future augmentation
requirements after mining is complete. The agreement must be recorded with the county clerk
and recorder and be a binding document with the title to the property.
DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
General Guidelines for Substitute Water Supply Plans for Sand and Gravel Pits
Updated April 1, 2011
Page 13 of 13
50. In any substitute water supply plan approval, the decision of the State Engineer shall have no
precedential or evidentiary force, shall not create any presumptions, shift the burden of
proof, or serve as a defense in any Water Court case or any other legal action that may be
initiated concerning the substitute water supply plan. This decision shall not bind the State
Engineer to act in a similar manner in any other applications involving other plans or in any
proposed renewal of this plan, and shall not imply concurrence with any findings of fact or
conclusions of law contained herein, or with the engineering methodologies used by the
Applicant.
51. These guidelines are conditional for five years and will be subject to reevaluation.
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
Tap #36
November 14, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: HS LAND & CATTLE LLC Case Number: USR22-0030
c/o MONARCH MOUNTAIN MINERALS AND AGGREGATES
Please Reply By: December 13, 2022 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel,
stone, and overburden) and processing of minerals, including the import of material from, and
export of material to other sites, a drying and screening building and two (2) silos, a mine
office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating station, portable generators, mobile mining
equipment parking and storage; employee and vendor parking. outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: Part E2 Section 18, T4N, R66W; Part Section 19, T4N,
R66W, including Lot A and Lot C of RE -2714, and Lot A and Lot B of RE -4379, and Lot B of RE -4932;
and Part Section 30, T4N, R66W, including Lot B of RE -4931 and Lot B of RE -4849 of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
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
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
[ 1 We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
[ 1 We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
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Digitally signed by Kathy Naibauer
Date: 2022.11.28 16:01:06 -07'00'
Signature
Agency Central Weld County Water District
Date 11/28/22
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
PETITION FOR INCLUSION
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss
COUNTY OF WELD )
CENTRAL WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
TO: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CENTRAL WELD COUNTY WATER DISTRICT
I/we, being all of the owners of the below described real property, which property is capable of
being served with the facilities of the aforesaid District hereby petition the Board of Directors of said
Central Weld County Water District to include the below described real property within the boundaries of
said District.
Assent to the inclusion of such property is hereby given by the below signers, which signers
constitute all of the fee owners of said below described property.
PT SE4 19-4-66 LOT C REC EXEMPT RE -2714 EXC UPRR CO RES
Parcel # 105719000023
Dated this day of 2022.
OWNER:
Authorized Signer for HS Land and Cattle LLC
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss
COUNTY OF WELD )
The foregoing Petition was acknowledged before me this day of , 20
by
Witness my hand and official seal,
Notary Public
My commission expires:
From: Young - CDOT, Allyson <allyson.young@state.co.us>
Sent: Tuesday, February 7, 2023 7:30 AM
To: Kyle Regan <kyle@civilresources.com>
Cc: Eric Leigh - DEN <Eric.Leigh@quikrete.com>; Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>; Melissa King
<mking@weldgov.com>; Timothy Bilobran - CDOT <timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>
Subject: Re: Monarch DENM Gravel Mine Access Permit State Highway 60
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good Morning Kyle,
CDOT has reviewed the construction timeline and traffic counts provided in the newest traffic impact
study.
CDOT will allow for the temporary construction access at WCR 44 as auxiliary lanes are not warranted by
these temporary counts. CDOT will write the temporary permit to include the specific temporary counts
that are identified in the study and will allow for the 14 month timeframe only. Once that time is
complete, the full submittal, including design for the northbound left turn lane at WCR 44, will need to
be submitted along with the long term access permit application as CDOT's original comments back in
July if of 2022 identified.
CDOT has dealt with very similar requests to yours in the Region and has ultimately had to shut down
the access after expanded operations were identified and counts far and away exceeded what was
permitted. Meaning, these applicants found themselves needing to shut down in order to make the
highway improvements that were negated in the first place. If this is to occur, CDOT would like to
remind the owner that CDOT will not expedite the review needed for the highway improvements.
Your application is in the queue. Is the email for the owner included in the application? This will be
needed for the signing of the permit.
Thank you,
Ally
From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us>
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 12:53 PM
To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>
Cc: Timothy Bilobran - CDOT <timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>; Allyson Young - CDOT
<allyson.young@state.co.us>
Subject: USR22-0030/HS Land/Weld County/SH 60
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unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
CDOT's Ally Young is working with the applicant on the CDOT access permit.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
gloria.hice-idler®state.co.us I www.codot.gov I www.cotrip.org
Kyle Regan
From:
Sent:
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Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Hi Kyle,
Young - CDOT, Allyson <allyson.young@state.co.us>
Friday, July 1, 2022 10:55 AM
Kyle Regan
Timothy.Bilobran@state.co.us
Re: Monarch DENM Gravel Mine Access Permit State Highway 60
ROW Dedicaiton Memo_2021.docx; R4 Hydraulics Development Review
Memorandum.pdf; Region 4 Complex Checklist Final Document No Header no
checkboxes.doc; Exhibit C- Materials Related Gen Notes Flowchart for use on Permits
SH.docx; D-614-1 Safety Edge for Pavement (1).pdf; Exhibit B- Materials Additional
Language Complex Checklist (January 2022 update).docx; Region 4 Notes General Final
Document (1).doc; R4 Access Permit Applicant SWMP and MS4 Memo_20200828.docx
My sincerest apologies for the delay in getting back to you. CDOT agrees with the conclusions of the updated traffic
study and will therefore require that the northbound left turn lane be installed for the now single access at WCR 44. I am
attaching all of our applicable level 3 access permit documents as the plan set, geotech/pavement design and drainage
report will all need to be submitted to CDOT for review and acceptance. It looks like the application you submitted
already has the property owner's signature, so the application is good to go. All applicable documents can be sent
directly to me for internal CDOT disbursement. Once all reports and plans are accepted by CDOT, we will issue the
Notice To Proceed.
If you have any follow up questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Ally
On Thu, Jun 30, 2022 at 9:42 AM Kyle Regan <kyle@civilresources.com>wrote:
Hi Allyson,
Just wanted to check in on the status of this access permit for the Monarch DENM gravel mine access off of SH-60 at
the intersection of WCR-44.
Thanks,
Kyle Regan
(m) 408.930.2544
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From: Young - CDOT, Allyson <allyson.young@state.co.us>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2022 7:25 AM
To: Kyle Regan <kyle@civilresources.com>
Cc: Timothy.Bilobran@state.co.us
Subject: Re: Monarch DENM Gravel Mine Access Permit State Highway 60
Kyle,
Thank you, I'll be reviewing the attachments you forwarded this week and will get back to you with any additional
comments.
Thanks,
Ally
On Fri, May 20, 2022 at 12:17 PM Kyle Regan <kyle@civilresources.com>wrote:
Timothy and Allyson,
Please see the attached updated traffic study to account for only 1 access point off of State Highway 60 at Weld
County Road 44. All traffic will enter the site at this location and will access the southern portion of the property by
travelling through the site.
I think this addresses the questions that you had sent to Curtis. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Kyle
Kyle Regan
Civil Resources, LLC
2
8308 Colorado Blvd Suite 200
Firestone, CO 80504
Phone: (303) 833-1416 x210
www.civilresources.com
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From: Kyle Regan
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 8:15 AM
To: Timothy.Bilobran@state.co.us; Allyson.Young@state.co.us
Subject: Monarch DENM Gravel Mine Access Permit State Highway 60
Timothy and Allyson,
Please see the attached access permit application and traffic impact analysis for the Monarch-DENM Gravel Mine that
is currently going through adequacy review with the DRMS. The access point would be off of State Highway 60 where
it intersects WCR-44.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Kyle Regan
Civil Resources, LLC
8308 Colorado Blvd Suite 200
Firestone, CO 80504
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Phone: (303) 833-1416 x210
www.civilresources.com
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Thank you,
Allyson Young (Mattson)
Region 4
Access Manager, Outdoor Advertising Inspector - Traffic
P 970 350 2148 C 970 381 8995
10601 West 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
allyson.mattson@state.co.us I http://codot.gov/ I www.cotrip.org
Thank you,
Allyson Young (Mattson)
Region 4
Access Manager, Outdoor Advertising Inspector - Traffic
P 970 350 2148 C 970 381 8995
10601 West 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
allyson.mattson@state.co.us I http://codot.gov/ I www.cotrip.org
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