HomeMy WebLinkAbout20233153.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Development Review
DATE: July 20, 2023
SUBJECT: USR23-0033 SEF Saddleback Byrnes
The proposal has been reviewed 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 1.5 MW
Solar Energy Facility (SEF) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is south of CR 98 and is east of and adjacent to CR 13.
Parcel number: 055507000022.
Access is onto CR 13.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
The parcel has an existing unpermitted residential access onto CR 13. The applicant shall obtain an access
permit for this location.
Access for the SEF is proposed onto CR 13 north of the existing unpermitted residential access. The
applicant shall obtain an access permit for a location that meets the Minimum Access Spacing Criteria, as
specified in Table 1 below.
ACCESS
Sec. 8-14-30. Table 1 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet)
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
2,640
N/A
N/A
Unsignalized
1,320
1,320
330
Distance between accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access points
660
330
150
Distance between access points in subdivisions
660
330
75
Per Sec. 8-14-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. We
strongly encourage you to discuss your access location with Development Review prior to laying out your
site plan. All "preliminarily approved" accesses are subject to change during the access permitting process.
Per Sec. 24-8-40, when feasible, there shall be no net increase in the number of accesses to a public road.
Minimum access spacing widths are shown in Weld County Code Sec. 8-14-30. Please refer to Chapter 8
of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
This portion of CR 13 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 Chapter 8, Article 13, Section 8-13-30, 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/Government/Departments/Public-Works/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
No recent traffic counts exist for this portion of CR 13.
Traffic information submitted with the application materials indicates that construction traffic will be 15
roundtrips per day of which 3 may be heavy duty trucks and that the operation traffic would be 2 passenger
vehicle roundtrips per week.
No additional traffic information is needed.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to paved
roads, tracking control devices can be double cattle guards with 100 ft. of asphalt or 300 ft of asphalt. For
access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 ft. 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.
This site requires approved tracking control during construction.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (Construction)
Development Review is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction including, but not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes.
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 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 summarized in a Drainage Report:
The applicant has submitted a preliminary drainage report. A final drainage report and detention pond
design completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer is required prior to recording the USR
map. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE. A
Certification of Compliance form can be found on the Development Review website. General drainage
report checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete checklists are available upon
request.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement (Construction) is required at this location. Road maintenance
includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes during
construction. (Development Review)
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance 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 13 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)
2. Show and label the proposed and existing access points onto CR 13 and the usage types
(Agriculture, Residential, Commercial/Industrial, or Oil and Gas). Development Review will review
the access location as a part of the plan submittal. (Development Review)
3. Show and label the accepted drainage features. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume.
(Development Review)
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. 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, Planning Department has 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 the
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.
Prior to Construction:
A. The access permit shall be obtained, and an approved 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 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. 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)
4. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Development Review)
5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Development Review)
6. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
(Development Review)
7. 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: Chris Gathman
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: July 24, 2023
Re: USR23-0033 Applicant: John Scott Byrnes Trust c/o CBEP Solar 28, LLC
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review Permit for a 1.5 MW Solar Energy Facility (SEF) 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, hand washing units and bottled water can be utilized during
construction. A dust abatement plan was submitted which indicates water will be used during
construction and revegetation or chemical methods will be utilized during operation. Sheep
will be used for vegetation control. A noise study was completed by Kimley/Horn, and it was
determined that noise mitigation measures are not needed at this time since the anticipated
operational sound levels will remain below the allowable noise levels at the nearest noise -
sensitive receptors around the site during daytime hours.
Environmental Health Services recommends 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.
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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 and operation of the facility.
5. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided.
Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand
sanitizers, be screened from public view, and removed when construction is
completed.
6. The facility shall comply with the Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) permit
requirements as stipulated by the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department
of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
7. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
8. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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From: Thomas Potter
To: Chris Gathman; Maxwell Nader
Cc: Robert Godin
Subject: USR23-0033 REFERRAL
Date: Friday, July 14, 2023 3:45:07 PM
Good afternoon, Chris.
Buildings referral for this site are as follows.
Structure shall be compliant with the current adopted codes and amendments:
2018 (IBC) International Building code.
2018 (IECC) International Energy code.
2020 ( NEC) National Electrical code.
The climatic and geographical design criteria including:
30 lb ground snow load.
110 MPH 3 second gust wind load.
Seismic design B.
Frost depth 30"
The current Fire code adopted by the fire district having jurisdiction. (NUNN FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT)
"Our Mission is safe building practice"
Any questions or concerns, please contact me.
Thank you.
Thomas Potter
Building Plans Examiner II
Department of Planning Services
1402 N 17th Ave
Greeley Colorado 80631
(970) 400-3518
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