HomeMy WebLinkAbout20212689.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Public Works
DATE: April 22, 2021
SUBJECT: USR21-0009 DPOC LLC
The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this proposal. 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 Oil and Gas
Support and Service (An Office/Shop Building for an Oil and Gas Production and Production Businesss
along with Outdoor Storage of Oil and Gas Production and Exploration Equipment) along with more than
the number of cargo containers allowed by Section 23-3-30 of the Weld County Code (up to 10 cargo
containers proposed) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is west of and adjacent to CR 103.
Parcel number 054109000004.
Access is from CR 103.
ACCESS
Weld County Public Works has reviewed the application materials related to access.
This parcel has an existing permitted access point onto CR 103 (APOG19-0001). The applicant is
proposing to close and reclaim this access point and to create and to utilize an access point to the north on
CR 103. The applicant shall obtain an access permit for a location that meets the Minimum Spacing Criteria
as specified in Table 1 below.
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 with Public Works prior to laying out your site plan to ensure
the approved accesses are compatible with your layout. 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 are shown in Weld
County Code, Sec. 8-14-30 Table 1. Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code for more
information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 103 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 or plat 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 or reserved per Weld County Code. 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.
The western boundary of this parcel appears to align with County Road 101 section line right-of-way. The
southern boundary of this parcel appears to align with County Road 94 section line right-of-way. Note that
section line right-of-way does not exist in all sections in Weld County and should be verified before a
decision to utilize it is made. Weld County commonly refers to these locations as "Non -Maintained Section
Line Right -of -Way." The existence of a physical road does not imply public right-of-way and the road may
be located on private property. All right-of-way should be verified and physical roads located in relationship
to the public right-of-way to ensure trespassing does not occur. The applicant shall verify the existing right-
of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way and this information shall be noted on the site plan or
plat. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or plat the existing right-of-way and physical location of
existing or proposed roads. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated or an adequate
easement between property owners shall be provided. 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
the physical roadway(s) may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is NOT 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.weldcov.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
Latest ADT (2016) on CR 103 counted 258 vpd with 78% trucks. The 85th percentile speed is 53 mph.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that there will be approximately 23
passenger vehicle daily roundtrips and 1 semi -truck daily round trip. 50% of the traffic will be going to the
north and 50% of the traffic will be going to the south.
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 Public Works for review and consideration.
This site requires double cattle guards and 100 ft. of road base or road base on all driving surfaces.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement 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.weldqov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview!U SR-SPR-Permits%201 m provements%20Ag reement%20Template.pdf.
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 Public Works 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.
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, 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 the Public Works 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. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Department of Public Works)
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Public Works)
C. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 103 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 or plat 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.
(Department of Public Works)
2. The western boundary of this parcel appears to align with County Road 101 section line right-of-
way. The southern boundary of this parcel appears to align with County Road 94 section line right-
of-way. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. Show and label the
section line Right -of -Way as "CR 101 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County maintained" and as
"CR 94 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County maintained." All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of right-of-way. (Department of Public Works)
3. Show and label the approved access location, approved access width and the appropriate turning
radii on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location prior to
construction. (Department of Public Works)
4. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
5. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be designed
so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled
way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled
surface be less than 35 feet. (Department of Public Works)
6. 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.
(Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Department of Public Works)
8. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (Department of Public Works)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Department of Public Works)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Public Works)
Prior to Operation:
A. Submit a certification from a professional engineer, licensed in the State of Colorado, that the
drainage/detention measures have been constructed in accordance with the accepted drainage report.
(Department of Public Works)
B. The applicant shall construct all stormwater runoff control features and conveyance elements and install
all sediment and erosion control measures specified in the accepted Final Drainage Report and Grading
permit. (Department of Public Works)
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. (Department of Public Works)
2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
3. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
4. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates. (Department of Public Works)
7. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
8. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Public Works)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: May 7, 2021
Re: USR21-0009 DPOC LLC
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas Support
and Service (An Office/Shop Building for an Oil and Gas Production and
Production Business along with Outdoor Storage of Oil and Gas Production and
Exploration Equipment) along with more than the number of cargo containers
allowed by Section 23-3-30 of the Weld County Code (up to 10 cargo containers
proposed) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The applicant is proposing a commercial well and an engineered designed on -
site wastewater treatment system to serve the facility. An application for a
commercial well was submitted to the Division of Water Resources on March 26,
2021.
Storage will consist of oil field equipment (including drill rigs) and oil field support
equipment. On -site dust control will consist of a water truck, gravel access drive
and reduced speeds. There will be a 1,000 gallon diesel storage tank with
secondary containment and two 1,000 gallon underground propane storage
tanks.
We recommend that the following requirement be met prior to recording the plat:
1. The applicant shall submit written evidence from the Colorado Division of Water
Resources, demonstrating that a well is appropriately permitted for commercial
use.
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Public Health
We recommend that the following requirement be met prior to certificate of occupancy
for the office/shop structure:
1. An On -Site Wastewater Treatment system is required for the proposed
facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County On -Site
Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) Regulations.
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 applicant 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 should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's
air quality regulations.
5. 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.
6. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground
and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
7. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Regulations (7 ccr 1101-15), as applicable.
8. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels
allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
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.
10.Adequate drinking, handwashing 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.
11.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of
State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
May 19, 2021
Chris Gathman
Weld County Planning Department
Transmission via email: cgathman@weldgov.com
Re: Mallard Exploration Field Office
Case Number USR21-0009
5' Section 9, Twp. 8N, Rng. 60W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 1
Dear Mr. Gathman:
We have reviewed the above referenced application for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Use by Special Review for oil and gas support and service. The submitted material 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 will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments. The
comments will not address the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or
requirements. In addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee the issuance
of a well permit or physical availability of water.
The applicant seeks to use a 35 -acre portion of the subject property as a field office with an
office/shop building, outdoor storage yard, and parking. The field office will contain offices, a
conference room, breakroom, and restrooms. The applicant estimates that there will initially be 7
full-time employees at the office, with up to 15 employees working at the site at one time within the
next five years.
Potable water is proposed to be supplied by a commercial exempt well to be constructed on
the 35 acres subject of this USR. An application for a commercial exempt well permit has been
submitted to this office and is currently pending under receipt no. 10010769. It is anticipated that a
permit to construct a new well on the subject 35 acres will be issued later today that will allow the
use of up to Y3 acre-foot (108,600 gallons) of water from the well for indoor drinking and sanitary
purposes inside a commercial business. The applicant does not propose to irrigate any landscaping or
use any water from the well outside of the business building structure(s). A water truck will be
utilized for dust abatement during and after construction as needed.
Storm water runoff is proposed to be conveyed to an onsite detention pond that will be
located in the southeast corner of the site. The applicant should be aware that, unless the structure
can meet the requirements of a "storm water detention and infiltration facility" as defined in
section 37-92-602(8), C.R.S., the structure may be subject to administration by this office. The
applicant should review the Division of Water Resources's Administrative Statement Regarding the
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Management of Storm Water Detention Facilities and Post-Wildland Fire Facilities in Colorado,
available on our website, to ensure that the notification, construction and operation of the proposed
structure meets statutory and administrative requirements. The applicant is encouraged to use the
Colorado Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Facility Notification Portal, located at
https://maperture.digitaldataservices.com/gvh/?viewer=cswdif, to meet the notification
requirements.
Should you or the applicant have any questions regarding this matter, please contact
me at this office.
Cc: Applicant
Referral file no. 27714
Sincerely,
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Sarah Brucker, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
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