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TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
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— SUBJECT: U SR2g-0008 Croissant
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 for open mining (sand ,
gravel , and stone) and processing of minerals , an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials
associated with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale, a
fueling/lubricating station , portable generators , mobile mining equipment parking and storage and
employee and vendor parking the A (Agricultural) Zone District
This project is north of CR 54 and is east of CR 13 Colorado Boulevard
Parcel number 095719400002 , 095719300061 .
Access is from CR 13 .
ACCESS
Weld County Public Works has reviewed the application materials related to access . The applicant has
proposed one access on to County Road 13 (Colorado Boulevard ) approximately 603 feet north of the
intersection of County Road 13 and County Road 54. The applicant currently has a permitted access
(APOG20-0037) at this location . This access on to County Road 13 crosses parcel 095719300060 owned
by Weld County.
No access was requested for the portion of the parcel (095719400002) east of the Big Thompson River
that is not accessible from the existing permitted access on to County Road 13 . Applicant shall review this
portion of the parcel and request access on to County Road 54 that meets minimum spacing as specified
in Table 1 below and provides safe horizontal and vertical sight distances per Weld County Engineering
and Construction Criteria Chapter 6. 5.
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 . Per Sec.
8- 14-30 B . Any person . . . changing the use of any existing access . . . must first be issued an Access
Permit . . . . 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
Colorado Boulevard County Road 13 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 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 . 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.
County Road 54 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 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 . 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 .comidepartments/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 (2018) ADT on CR 13 Colorado Boulevard counted 1332 vehicles per day with 26% trucks . The 85th
percentile speed is 59 mph .
Latest (2017) ADT on CR 54 counted 5668 vehicles per day with 14% trucks . The 85th percentile speed is
62 mph .
Submit a final Traffic Impact Study that is prepared , stamped , and signed by a registered professional
engineer licensed in the State of Colorado. The Study shall consider and discuss county traffic information ,
including 85th percentile speeds (i . e. 59 mph on CR 13 and 62 mph on CR 54) and ADT on County Roads
13 and 54; sight distances at all access locations ; loading and condition of existing bridges (CR 13 and CR
54) over Big Thompson River; specific information about travel routes to Stroh Pit; and the traffic associated
with the mining of Cell 1 in that there are no internal access roads/bridges over Big Thompson River from
the eastern side of parcel 095719400002 (i . e . traffic will be using CR 54 to access production/processing
portion off CR 13) .
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 asphalt or 300 ft. of asphalt.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH UP-FRONT IMPROVEMENTS
Public Works is requesting an Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement for dust control , damage
repairs to specified haul routes , triggered off-site improvements and up-front off-site improvements .
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https ://www.weldgov .com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/USR-SPR- Permits%20lmprovements% 20Agreement% 20Template. pdf. It will detail the approved
haul route(s), outline the required up-front off-site improvements , designate when other 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 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 . Sand
and Gravel Mining and Processing Combined Discharges General Permit (COG500000) with the State may
also be required . Contact: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control
Division, 303-692-3575.
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 the Public Works for more information .
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Public Works Referral relating to the proposed County
Road 13 and County Road 54 access locations . (Department of Public Works)
B . The applicant shall submit a final Traffic Impact Study, prepared , stamped , and signed by a registered
professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado, that addresses the concerns of the Public
Works review. (Department of Public Works)
C . An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off-site improvements at this
location . Road maintenance includes , but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified
haul routes . The Agreement shall include provisions addressing engineering requirements , submission
of collateral , and testing and approval of completed improvements . ( Department of Public Works)
D . 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 )
E . The applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all of the owners of the property
crossed by the access on to County Road 13. The access shall be for ingress , egress , utilities and shall
be referenced on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number.
(Department of Public Works)
F . All access roads from sand and gravel operations to public highways , roads or streets , or to
adjoining residential structures , shall be paved or otherwise treated to minimize dust conditions
on all parts of such access roads which are located within one -fourth (1/4) mile of the public
highway, road , street or adjoining residential structure. ( Department of Public Works )
C . The plan shall be amended to delineate the following :
1 . County Road 13 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a arterial road which requires 140 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 . County Road 54 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a arterial road which requires 140 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)
3. Show and label the approved access locations on to County Road 13 and on to County Road 54 ,
approved access width and the appropriate turning radii (60) on the site plan . The applicant must
obtain an access permit in the approved locations 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 a 30-foot minimum access and utility easement to provide legal access from County
Road 13 to the parcel (095719300061 ) on the site plan . ( Department of Public Works)
7. 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)
8. Show and label the drainage flow arrows . (Department of Public Works)
9. 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 for construction outside of the sand and gravel mining area ,
a Weld County grading permit will be required . (Department of Public Works )
C . The applicant shall notify Public Works of the anticipated start date and schedule a stormwater
inspection . If construction has commenced without contacting Public Works , the site will be in violation ,
a stop work order will be issued , and further enforcement actions may be pursued . ( Department of
Public Works )
During Construction
A. Public Works shall be allowed to enter the premises to inspect temporary control measures ( BMPs)
for proper installation and maintenance as detailed in the site's Grading Permit. Inspections occur to
ensure adequate measures are taken to protect the landowner, neighboring properties , adjacent
roadways and nearby waterways from the potentially adverse effects of stormwater runoff. Inspections
shall occur at a frequency determined by the site's compliance, with higher inspection frequencies for
non-compliance . (Department of Public Works)
Prior to Operation :
A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the off-site roadway improvements , as required ,
shall be submitted prior to operation . (Department of Public Works )
Prior to Certificate of Occupancy :
A. The applicant shall submit an As- Built Drawing of each permanent control measure , signed and
stamped by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. After the submittal , Public
Works shall be allowed to enter the premises to inspect the permanent control measure(s) to confirm
proper installation , as detailed in the drawing . ( 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 Improvements
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. The Improvements Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis , including a site visit
and possible updates . (Department of Public Works)
7. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
8. 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)
9. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained . (Department of Public
Works)
10 . Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features . (Department
of Public Works)
11 . Once the permanent control measure has passed final inspection by Public Works , the site shall be
routinely inspected at a frequency determined by Public Works , usually on an annual basis unless
otherwise noted , for the life of the control measure . Inspections occur to ensure the permanent control
measure remains fully operational and is being adequately maintained according to the site's Operation
and Maintenance Plan . Upon sale of the property, the responsibility of maintaining permanent control
measures shall be transferred to the new owner. (Department of Public Works)
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Memorandum
To: Kim Ogle
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: April 2312020
Re: USR20-0000 Coulson Excavating Company, Inc.
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site-Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Open Mining (sand , gravel and stone)
and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials
associated with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt , mine office/scale house and
scale , a fueling/lubricating station , portable generators , mobile mining equipment
parking and storage and employee and vendor parking 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 . Portable toilets are required
to be screened .
Noise is restricted to the level allowed in the industrial zone district. The application
contains a noise analysis completed by Hankard Environmental . The analysis indicates
the industrial limit can be met 25 feet off the property line and the residential limit can be
met at adjacent residences as long as the following noise mitigation requirements are
complied with as stipulated in the noise analysis .
" Provided that all following conditions below are followed , noise from the construction
and operation of the proposed Project is predicted to be in compliance with CRS §25- 12
limits ,
. Full simultaneous operation of the Hot Mix Asphalt plant, aggregate processing
plant , and mining activities should take place during daytime hours only (7 : 00 am
to 7 : 00 pm ) .
2 . Noise emission factors should not exceed those listed in Table 2 . If louder
equipment is used , then additional analysis or mitigation may be necessary .
Health Administration Public Health & Environmental Health Communication, Emergency Preparedness ipp
Vital Records Clinical Services Services Education & Planning & Response
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Public Health
. A 20-foot-tall stockpile should be maintained on the north side of the aggregate
processing plant to block the noise from propagating to the nearest residences to
the north .
4 . The use of ambient-controlled broadband back-up alarms is required for all
Coulson Excavating equipment . Backing up by contractor vehicles not outfitted
with these types of alarms should be minimized , particularly at night.
5 . Good communication with all surrounding residents is recommended , including a
24-hour telephone `hot-line?
A waste handling plan was submitted which states waste will be stored in a covered
dumpster and will be collected on a monthly basis . Petroleum products including
engine waste oil , hydraulic fluid etc. generated from equipment servicing will be hauled
offsite by Coulson Excavating Co . service trucks to their main facility where Tristate
picks up for recycling or disposal .
A dust abatement was submitted which indicates the site will utilize water trucks ,
conveyors , paving to the asphalt plant and graveling interior roads . Air emission
permitting through the State is required and the application indicates they have
submitted an APEN to the State .
There will be fuel storage tanks on site which require permitting through the State along
with secondary containment and an SPCC plan .
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. F . 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
. 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 'I of the Weld County Code and the accepted waste handling plan .
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
and the accepted dust abatement plan .
5 . The operation shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A. P . E . N . ) and
Emissions Permit Application and obtain a permit 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 analysis .
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 . Any septic system located on
the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining
to On -Site Wastewater Treatment System Systems .
9 . 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.
19 . 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.
11 . If applicable , the operation shall obtain a stormwater or other discharge permits
from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality
Control Division .
12 . The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations .
13 . All 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 .
14 . The The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the
Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety .
15 . The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act ( MSHA) .
16 . The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit .
17 . The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code .
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PROJECT:
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand , gravel and stone)
and processing of minerals , an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials associated with an asphalt
batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale , a fueling/lubricating station , portable
generators , mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor parking in the A
(Agricultural ) Zone District
PARC ELS: 095719400002 & 095719300061
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION :
1 . Any construction in the floodplain requires a floodplain permit. (Department of PlanningServices -
Floodplain)
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)
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 Map #08123C- 1495E effective date January 20, 2016 (Big Thompson 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 )
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. and Case Number: U SR20-0008
Croissant Family Farm, LLC
Please Reply By : April 23 , 2020 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand , gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale , a fueling/lubricating
station , portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location : North of and adjacent to CR 54 ( Freedom Parkway) ; East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard )
Parcel Number: 095719400002- 88955558 Legal : LOT A REC EXEM PT RE-1347 , PART SE4
SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W OF THE 6TH P.M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO .
Parcel Number: 095719300051 -86776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W 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 I does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
nWe have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
jil See attached letter.
Jake Hebert 3/31 /2020
Signature Date
Agency Little Thompson Water District
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax
Directors: District Manager:
Bill Szmyd, President Amber Kauffman
Steve Brandenburg 835 E Highway 56
Larry Brandt Berthoud, Co 80513
Paul Bukowski
Kathy Gallivan-Grist P: 970-532-2096
Ed Martens F: 970-532-3734
Emily McMurtrey Lffte Thompson Water District www.LTWD.org
Date : 3 /31 /2020
To : Kim Ogle — Weld County
From : Jake Hebert — Little Thompson Water District
Subject : Weld County Referral UR20 -0008 , Coulson Excavating Company, Reviewed by
LTWD 3 /3112020 .
Kim,
The District has waterlines within exclusive easements located on the property proposed for mining
operations . Modifications to existing conditions are not allowed in those easements . This includes
construction of permanent structures and any grading that would change the ground cover over the
existing waterlines .
The applicant requested a commitment letter from the District , specifically for the gravel pit scale
house . We did respond to that request with a commitment to serve the subject property (see attached) .
It does not appear that the applicant is pursuing water service from Little Thompson Water District. If
in the future the requested tap is necessary, the applicant will be required to follow through with the
purchase of the tap that was requested, and all the provisions outlined in the commitment letter.
Thank you and please contact me with any questions .
Sincerely,
,VZ
Jake Hebert
Civil Engineer
Attachments
cc : Brad E . Eaton — Little Thompson Water District
Directors: District Manager:
Bill Szmyd, President Amber Kauffman
Steve Brandenburg 835 E Highway 56
Larry Brandt Berthoud, Co 80513
Paul Bukowski
Kathy Gallivan-Crist
P: 970-532-2096
Ed Martens
F: 970-532-3734
Emily McMurtrey www.LT1ND.org
Little Thompson 1/1 ter District
March 11 , 2020
Coulson Excavating Co . , Inc .
Attn : Peter Wayland
3609 N County Road 13
Loveland, CO 80538
970- 667 -2178
pwayland@weilandinc . com ; ken@coulsonex. com
Dear Mr. Wayland :
This letter is in response to your request for a water service commitment for a 3/4-inch non-residential
tap on the property located approximately 600 feet north of the intersection of WCR 54 and WCR 13 ,
Loveland, CO , or more generally described as follows :
PORTION OF SW1/4 OF SEC . 19, TSN, R67W -- WELD COUNTY, CO
Parcel 095719300061
The District provides water service within its service area as defined by the District. The provision of
water service by extension of existing water lines of the District to the above property and the
installation of taps for lots is done under the terms of the Rules and Regulations of the District
established by the Board of the District from time to time . You may obtain a copy of the Rules and
Regulations from the District. This letter outlines the provisions of the Rules and Regulations ; however,
this letter does not change any provisions of the Rules and Regulations . The Board of the District may
alter and amend the Rules and Regulations at any time , and the provisions of this letter are subject to
alteration and amendment based on changes in the Rules and Regulations of the District.
The District currently owns and operates a 12- inch diameter waterline in WCR 13 adjacent to the
subject property. We can commit to provide service to this property for the proposed 3 /4-inch non-
residential tap , subject to the following additional limitations on the provision of water service :
1 ) All improvements to District facilities required to provide service will be the financial
responsibility of the developer in accordance with the District Rules and Regulations. All
improvements must conform to District Specifications .
2 ) Little Thompson Water District does not accept cash in lieu payments for water rights
for developments . The developer will be required to provide water rights to meet the
minimum water dedication of 1 . 10 acre -feet for the requested 3/4-inch tap . Please contact
the District' s Water Resources Manager, Nancy Koch, at 970-344-6388 to discuss options
for water dedication for the property.
3 ) Please note that fire flow was not evaluated with this commitment request . Should fire flow
be required, the applicant should contact the District for potential system upgrade
requirements and fees for this provision.
This commitment letter will expire two years from the date of this letter if the tap has not been
purchased, paid for and installed by that date of expiration. The current fee for one 3/4-inch non-
residential tap is $ 20,000 with installation provided by the District. Please note that tap fees can change
at any time within this two-year period . Additionally, this fee does not include the required raw water
dedication of 1 . 10 acre- feet noted in item 2) herein.
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT THE RULES, REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS OF
THE DISTRICT ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE ; AND THIS LETTER IS
ISSUED WITH THE SPECIFIC LIMITATION THAT THE DISTRICT MAY CHANGE THE
RULES, REGULATIONS AND TARIFFS APPLICABLE TO THE ABOVE PROPERTY AT
ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE TO YOU OR ANY PERSON.
Thank you and please contact the District with any questions .
Regards ,
Brad E . Eaton, PE
District Engineer
(Attachments)
Little Thompson Water District
COMMITMENT LETTER REQUEST ( NON - RESIDENTIAL)
Commitment Fees (fees must be included with request letter) : Mail Commitment Letter Requests to :
0 - 4Taps = $ 100 per tap Jake Hebert
5 — 80 Taps = $ 500 Civil Engineer I
Over 80 Taps = $ 500 plus Engineering Fees Little Thompson Water District
835 E . Hwy 56
Berthoud, CO 80513
Date : 2/10/2020 Questions : 970-344-6374
PHYSICAL ADDRESS OF REQUESTED TAP (s) Currently no address, rural farm property (Amen Aggregate Resource)
APPROXIMATE DISTANCE FROM NEAREST INTERSECTION ( IDENTIFY COUNTY AND INCLUDE ROAD NUMBERS )
600 ft north of the intersection of CR 54 and CR 13, on the east side of the road
(Attach sketch of project and any description . )
SECTION 19 TOWNSHIP SN RANGE 67W PARCEL NUMBER : 095719300061
Number of Taps Requested : 1 Tap Size : 3/4 "
Water Needs : GPM < 10 Gallons/Day 50 Annual Usage (Gallons) < 15, 000
Special Use : Gravel Pit Scale House Fire Flow Requirements : None
Contact information of person requesting tap(s), :
Coulson Excavating Co . , Inc 970- 667-2178
Name (please print) Phone
3609 N County Rd 13 970-667-2193
Mailing Address Fax
Loveland, CO 80538 kern@coulsonex . com, pwayland@weilandinc. com
City, State, Zip E-Mail
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Mark below how you want the Commitment Letter returned to you :
Call me — I will pick up at LTWD office : For Office Use Cdr y :
Fee Receiv d :,oI/ / J' 0
By Fax ( listed above) : Amount: too
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Mar Harbitz
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Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020 3 :00 PM
To : ' Peter Wayland '
Subject: RE: Amen Aggregate Resource New Tap Commitment letter
Thank you Peter,
This will be placed with the payment information and delivered to Engineering .
Little Thompson Water District
Mary Harbitz Customer Support Representative Ill
Main: 970-532-2096 Direct: 970-344-6367
From : Peter Wayland < pwayland@weilandinc . com>
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Sent : Monday, February 10, 2020 2 : 39 PM
To : Info < i nfo@ Itwd . org>
Subject : Amen Aggregate Resource New Tap Commitment letter
Hello,
Please find attached .
Thank You
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Little Thompson Water District
835 E State Highway 56
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970-532-2096
Little Thompson Water District info@ltwd.or9
XBP Confirmation Number: 74429740
Transaction detail for payment to Little Thompson Water District, Date: 02110/2020 - 2: 36: 16 PM
Transaction Number: 120101313PT
Visa — XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-8858
Status : Successful
Account # Item Receipt Number Void Receipt Number Quantity Item
Amount
Commitment Letter Fees 1 $ 100 .00
Notes : Peter Wayland 303-518-2182 . WC ##095719300061 . Non residential Amen
Agregate/gravel pit
TOTAL : $ 100 . 00
Billing Information Transaction taken by: mharbitz
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant : Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. and Case Number: USR20-0003
Croissant Family Farm , LLC
Please Reply By: April 23 , 2020 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project : Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand , gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant , including the importing of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant , recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating
station , portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location : North of and adjacent to CR 54 ( Freedom Parkway) ; East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard)
Parcel Number: 095719400002- R8955568 Legal : LOT A REC EXEMPT RE- 1347 , PART SE4
SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W OF THE 6TH P. M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO .
Parcel Number: 0957193O0061 - R6776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W 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 .
ill We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because: We need to be consulted in the design process on equipment roadways
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.etaSignature - e Date 4/ 16/2020
Agency Sinclair Transportation Company
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CC. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax
From : Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov .com >
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2 : 36 PM
To : Kim Ogle < kogle@weldgov.com >
Subject: FW : USR20-0008 Referral response
Importance : High
Please see attached documents and referral comments below. Thanks !
From : Rulli, Robert cRobert . Ruili enrturyLink .corn>
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 2 :33 PM
To : Kristine Ranslem < ranslem@weldigov . com>
Subject: FW: USR2O-0008 Referral response
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Hi Kris
Got to looking at our plant maps and found a few things to note on this. In general , no issues with the
proposal BUT they need to keep in mind that there is copper cables north side AND and an IOF fiber
run . The IOF is inneroffice facility - it is the fiber communication between Loveland to Greeley
Parkview and I think it may be in a Mountain State Telephone and Telegraph easement. The lineage of
that easement extends to the successors USWest, Qwest and finally Centurylink today. A section of
this fiber cable is being relocated for weld county at 54 and 17 a mile or so east of here . It's a big deal
and carries the heavy traffic between those towns,
CTL has nothing on CO RD 13 ( due to the river ) and really nothing of concern on 15 as well . Its just the
north side of 54
Here's the check sheet signed and a few plant maps for the applicant so they are aware .
Thank you and thanks again for your help . Next one should be easier to navigate
-bob
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Sent : Monday, March 30, 2020 3 : 39 PM
To: Rulli, Robert < Ntobert: Rullf CenturyL nk. com>
Subject : FW : USR2O-0008 Referral
Hi Bob,
Can you please look into this and see if there are any conflicts . There is a form that needs to be filled out
I believe on page 7 if we are good to go . Please let me know. I 've had it open all day and just can' t get to
the request . Thank you .
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Coulson Excavating Company, Inc . and Case Number: U R2O-0008
Croissant Family Farm, LLC
Please Reply By: April 23 , 2020 Planner : Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the imparting of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating
station , portable generators , mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location : North of and adjacent to CR 54 (Freedom Parkway):: East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard)
Parcel Number. 0957194OOO02 RB955568 Legal: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-1347 , PART 3E4
SECTION 19, T5N , R67W OF THE 6TH P.M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO,
Parcel Number: 095719300061=R 776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19, T5N , R67 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.
ii We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
6 We have retraewed the,.request and find no conflicts with our interests.
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. and Case Number U R2O-0008
Croissant Family Farm, LL,t
Please Reply By: April 23, 2020 Planner Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand, gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine of f ice/scale house and scale, a fueling/lubricating
station, portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location: North of and adjacent to CR 54 (Freedom Parkway) East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard)
Parcel Number 095719400002-R8955568 Legal: LOT A► RED EXEMPT RE-1347, PART SE4
SECTION 19, T5N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
Parcel Number 095719300061 -R6776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19, T5N, R6IW OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNT, 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 with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
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USR REVIEW COMMENTS
Applicant: Coulson Excavation Company, Inc.
Project: Amen Aggregate Resource (LJSRZO-0008)
Location: 3069 County Road 13, Loveland
Plan Intake Date: 03/26/2020
Comment Date: 04/17/2020
Comments By: Tyler Drage, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
These comments pertain to a Use by Special Review (USR) application provided for review
and comment to Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) by Weld County. The USR is for a
proposed aggregate mining operation, processing of minerals, construction of an asphalt
batch plant, construction of various associated buildings, and installation of a
fueling 'lubrication station and various portable generators and vehicles. The project will
be located at the northeast corner of Weld County Road 54 and Weld County Road 13.
Information provided for review indicates the Applicant owns approximately 181 acres of
land in this area.
The entire property is within FRFR jurisdiction. The Weld County Board of Commissioners
has granted FRFR a Consent to Enforce the 2018 International Fire Code, which was
applied in the review of this proposal.
THIS USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IS GENERALLY ACCEPTED BY FRONT RANGE FIRE
RESCUE. HO EVER, FIRE DISTRICT PERMITS CANNOT BE APPROVED AT THIS TIME
DUE TO A LACK OF SUFFICIENT INFORMATION PROVIDED.
NO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND/OR MINING OPERATIONS MAY BE CONDUCTED
UNTIL APPROPRIATE AND REQUIRED FIRE DISTRICT PERMITS ARE ISSUED.
OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED BUILDINGS AND HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS
Fire District Permits are required for the following buildings/processes:
Asphalt Batch Plant Mine Office Scale House
Fueling/Lubrication Station Raw Materials Processing Plant
Portable Generators (if fuel storage exceeds 499 gallons)
FRFR Comments: Amen Aggregate Resources (04-1.7-2020) Page 1
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Pursuant to the Consent to Enforce Resolution, and in accordance with Chapter 1 of the
2018 International Fire Code, FRFR requires a complete plan review and permit for all
new buildings as well as proposed new storage, dispensing, and/or use of hazardous
materials.
FRFR reviews site plans for all proposed new industrial/commercial developments. FRFR
assesses a one-time plan review fee for all site plan reviews, based on the square feet of
the industrial use area. There is currently insufficient information provided to establish an
appropriate fee for this site plan review. Thus, fees will be assessed at a later date.
• Section 10 5.1.2 it2 Construction Permits: A construction permit allows the
Applicant to construct, install or modify buildings and/or systems and equipment
that use, store and/or dispense hazardous materials. Fees for these permits are
established based on the square feet of each building. FRFR permits must be
issued, and fees paid, prior to commencement of any site activity. FRFR will
perform periodic inspections as required by permit conditions. Final Fire
inspection is required prior to buildings and/or facilities may begin normal
operations.
• actigmalaOperational Permits: An operational permit allows the
Applicant to store, use, and/or dispense hazardous materials for a prescribed
period of time. Initial plan review fees, as well as subsequent annual renewal fees,
are assessed based on the fire districts adopted fee schedule. At the time of final
fire inspection, the first annual operational permit will be issued. The permit will
be renewed annually, subsequent to a fire inspection and remittance of the
necessary permit fee.
NOTE: Information provided does not include sufficient information on proposed storage, use
and/or dispensing of hazardous materials for the facility. This information is required to be
submitted in the form of a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, Additionally, the
Applicant shall complete and submit a Hazardous Materials Management Plan prior to the
facility becoming operational.
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No information has been provided to show the locations) of the nearest fire hydrant(s) to
the proposed facility, or proposed locations of fire hydrants within the facility.
• A minimum of one fire hydrant is required to be located within 400 feet of the
facility entrance roadway on County Road 13.
• Additional fire hydrants shall be installed in proximity to buildings within the
facility to meet minimum required fire flows, as indicated in Appendix B of the
2018 IFc.
Access Roads and Addressing
The Access Permit Applicadon Form indicates that there are currently two (2) accesses
to the parcel, and the Applicant seeks to reduce to one (1) new 60-foot wide access,
constructed of road base and asphalt, capable of supporting a W67 truck (interstate
semitruck) . The proposed single access point is located on County Road 13, north of
County Road 54. There will be mining operations conducted on both sides of the Big
Thompson River.
• All access roads shall comply with Section 503.2 and Appendix D of the 2018 IFC.
o No access road shall be less than 20 feet in width.
o All access roads shall be constructed with an all-weather surface that can
support an 80,000-pound fire apparatus.
o Maximum grade of roadway shall not exceed 10%.
o The angle of approach and departure for any roadway shall not exceed 8
degrees.
o Turning radius for all roadways shall be 25-feet inside/50-feet outside or
meet the B40 turning template.
o All cul-de-sacs shall comply with Appendix D of the Fire Code (minimum
100-foot diameter) .
• If a security gate is installed across any access road, the Applicant shall equip it
with a fire district approved Knox padlock, key switch or key pad.
FRFR Comments: Amen Aggregate Resources (04- 17-2020) Page 3
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• To allow for prompt and efficient emergency services access to all mining locations,
the Applicant shall provide the fire district with information on alternate access
routes to each mining cell.
• The Applicant shall develop an aerial map of the overall facility that clearly shows
every building, facility, mining cell, and access route. A PDF of this aerial map shall
be provided to the fire district and shall be updated as needed, based on the
progression of mining operations and site development,
The Applicant has indicated that Weld county has assigned an address for the facility
access road.
• The facility address shall be clearly and conspicuously posted throughout all stages
of site development and shall be installed in a location that is clearly visible and
legible from both directions of travel on County Road 13 .
• Address numerals shall be a minimum of four (4) inch height with a halfainch
stroke width and shall be a contrasting color with their background.
• The Applicant shall designate each individual building and/or facility with a unique
building number or letter. That identifying letter or number shall be clearly posted
on each building/facility so that it is visible and legible from the primary direction
of fire district access into the facility.
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The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. and Case Number: U SR20-0008
Croissant Family Farm, LLC
Please Reply By : April 23 , 2020 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand , gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale , a fueling/lubricating
station , portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location : North of and adjacent to CR 54 ( Freedom Parkway) ; East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard )
Parcel Number: 095719400002- 88955558 Legal : LOT A REC EXEM PT RE-1347 , PART SE4
SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W OF THE 6TH P.M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO .
Parcel Number: 095719300051 -86776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W 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 I does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
nWe have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
jil See attached letter.
J e Hebrt 3/31 /2020
Signature L varetlehten Date
Agency Little Thompson Water District
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax
COLORADO
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March 30, 2020
Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Transmission via email : kogle@weidgov . com
Re : Use By Special Review for the Amen Aggregate Resource
Case No . UUSR2O-0008
Pt . S 1/`2 Section 19 , T5 N ,, R67W , 6th P . M .
Water Division 1 , Water District 4
Dear Mr . Ogle ,
We have reviewed the above referenced proposal for a use by special review for a sand and
gravel operation . 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 wilt not address the
adequacy of the water supply plan for this property or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy
any county regulations or requirements.
The application seeks a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review to allow
open mining of sand and gravel , processing of minerals , and operation of an asphalt plant . The
application is in regards to a proposed aggregate mining operation known as the Amen Aggregate
Resource , which wilt be operated under Colorado Division of Reclamation , Mining and Safety ( DRMSJ
permit no . M-2019-025 .-025 . The reclaimed land uses upon completion of the mining operation are
proposed to include developed water resources and rural residential . Comments regarding the
reclamation permit were provided to the DRS in a memo dated May 24 , 2019 .
The proposed mining operations will occur predominantly below the groundwater table and
will impact groundwater hydraulically connected to the Big Thompson River. The site is proposed to
be dry mined using dewatering trenches that will be constructed around the perimeter of each
mining area and will be discharged to settling ponds and then to the Big Thompson River .
Consumptive use of water at the site will result from evaporative loss in dewatering trenches and
settling ponds , water retained in any mined product, and water used for dust control . According to
the request submitted to our office for the approval of a substitute water supply plan , the estimated
annual amount of water to be consumed during the first approval period is 21 .08 acre-feet . The
operation may not expose or consume groundwater prior to the approval of the pending substitute
water supply plan and associated gravel pit well permit.
The site is anticipated to have up to twelve employees on site , with additional visits by
material haul truck drivers and other site users . Bottled drinking water will be provided for
employees and visitors , and portable toilets will be located on site .
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Case No . USR20-0008 Page 2 of 2
The application states that there are three permitted irrigation wells on the property, well
permit nos . 14756 - R, 14757-R , and 14758 - R. These wells cannot legally be pumped for landscape or
other irrigation use until they are included in an approved substitute water supply plan or in a water
court decreed augmentation plan and meet the measurement rules.
Should you or the applicant have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Javier
Vargas- Johnson at this office .
Sincerely,
tiL3adasles-
Sarah Brucker, P . E.
Water Resources Engineer
Cc : Applicant ( Coulson Excavating Company, Inc . , ken coulsonex . com )
Agent ( Peter Wayland , pwayland ®weilandinc . com )
Well Permit file nos . 14756 - R, 14757 - R, 14758-R
Referral file no . 27088
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to May 1 , 1957 . If Registered give Filing No .
If NOT Registered prior to May 1 , 1957 , a $5 . 00 filing fee accompanies this form .
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March 26 ,. 2020
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Coulson Excavating Company, Inc. and Case Number: U SR20-0008
Croissant Family Farm, LLC
Please Reply By : April 23 , 2020 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for open mining (sand , gravel and
stone) and processing of minerals, an asphalt plant, including the importing of materials associated
with an asphalt batch plant, recycling of asphalt, mine office/scale house and scale , a fueling/lubricating
station , portable generators, mobile mining equipment parking and storage and employee and vendor
parking in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
Location : North of and adjacent to CR 54 ( Freedom Parkway) ; East of and adjacent to CR 13 (Colorado
Boulevard )
Parcel Number: 095719400002- 88955558 Legal : LOT A REC EXEM PT RE-1347 , PART SE4
SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W OF THE 6TH P.M . , WELD COUNTY, COLORADO .
Parcel Number: 095719300051 -86776070 Legal : PART SW4 SECTION 19 , T5N , R67W 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 I does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
nWe have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
jil See attached letter.
Jake Hebert 3/31 /2020
Signature Date
Agency Little Thompson Water District
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax
Co R , COLORADO
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Department of Natural Resources
Fort Collins - Area 4
317 West Prospect Road
Fort Collins , co 80526-2003
p 970 .472 .4300 I F 970A72 . 4458
April 2O, 202O
Kristine Ranslem ,
Weld County Planning Department
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley , CO 80631
970 . 400 . 3519
kranslem@weldgov . com
Re : Coulson Excavating Co . open mining and asphalt processing plant, case No . USR2O- 0008 , at or
near Section 19 , Township 5N , Range 67W, 6th Principle Meridian , in Weld County .
Ms . Ranslem ,
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Coulson Excavating Co . open mining and asphalt
processing plant project.
The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife ( CPW ) is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state ,
to provide a quality state parks system , and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation
opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of
Colorado ' s natural resources. Our goal in responding to land use proposals such as this is to provide
complete, consistent, and timely information to all entities who request comment on matters within
our statutory authority .
CPW has received the proposal and is familiar with the site . If the project proceeds as described in
the proposed documents , the CPW recommends the following .
Aquatic Habitat Recovery and Conservation Waters
Aquatic habitat recovery and conservation waters are defined as lakes, ponds, and river segments
that contain species under management for population conservation and recovery . This section of the
Big Thompson River provides valuable aquatic habitat for many small bodied native aquatic species .
These species include : Creek Chub , Fathead Minnow, Iowa Darter (Tier II SWAP Species) , Johnny
Darter , Longnose Dace , Sand Shiner , and Central Stoneroller . Protection of aquatic habitat is critical
to the continued success of these species .
CPW discourages any mining or related activity both within the river channel and associated
sandbars , as impacts to the stream or riparian and wetland vegetation could occur, as does the
increased potential for water contamination . CPW recommends limiting mining operations to upland
areas away from drainages by incorporating a minimum buffer of 300 ft extending from the
outermost limit of the riparian vegetation zone . Keeping these operations out of the riparian zone
Dan Prenzlovr, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife i Parks and Wildlife Commission: Michelle Zimmerman, Chair • Marvin McDaniel, Vice-Chair i
James Vigil, Secretary • Taishya Adams • Betsy Blecha • Robert W. Bray • Charles Garcia • Marie Haskett • Carrie Besnette Hauser • Luke B. Schafer • Eden Vardy ( 7, :'flM:4: ,, 0,)
and further from the river will also minimize future risk of overbank flooding and river connection to
ponds after mining activities have finished . Old mining ponds generally end up providing habitat for
non - native warmwater aquatic species that migrate into the river during floods and negatively
impact native aquatic species . Maintaining a larger buffer helps minimize these future risks .
Potential Raptor Nesting Habitats
There are mature trees within these parcels - primarily located along the riparian drainages .
Therefore , if the initial site disturbances are going to occur between February 1 and July 15 , CPW
recommends that the operator perform active raptor nest surveys to document new and / or unmapped
active raptor nests . If active raptor nests are observed , then please notify CPW of the exact active
nest locations , and we recommend that the appropriate species - specific buffers and timing stipulations
are implemented around these nests .
Bald Eagle Winter Concentration Area
Bald eagle winter concentration areas are defined as existing winter range where eagles concentrate
between November 15 and March 15 . Bald eagle winter movements are highly variable as they are
influenced by changes in weather and prey availability. Therefore , bald eagle distribution and
abundance may change quickly during the winter and between winters . If initial construction
activities must occur between November 15 and March 15 , CPW recommends daily bald eagle night
roost surveys and monitoring to avoid disturbing bald eagles during construction .
Tree Replacement
There is no specific information within the application plans of direct impacts to trees and shrubs from
construction activities . If tree and / or shrub removal will occur, CPW recommends trees and shrubs be
replaced at a 3 : 1 ratio . If onsite mitigation of trees and shrubs cannot be achieved onsite , CPW would
like to coordinate off- site mitigation for those losses .
Noxious Weeds
Equipment should be cleaned periodically to remove weed seeds even if no weeds are recognized . It
is recommended that noxious weeds are actively eradicated . A working weed management and
disturbed area reclamation plan should be developed and implemented throughout mining, and until
all disturbed areas are property re-vegetated to prevent erosion and invasion by weeds . The applicant
may want to contact the Weld County Weed Inspector to facilitate development of reclamation and
weed management plans for the project .
During mining operations CPW recommends the removal or leveling of any large piles of dirt . Barren
mounds of dirt are of little value to wildlife , can be an eyesore on the landscape, and contribute to
the spread of noxious weeds . CPW recommends any piles of dirt on this site to be leveled or
landscaped to match the surrounding contour of the land . This barren ground should then be
reseeded with native, drought resistant plant species to provide quality habitat for wildlife and to
prevent the spread of noxious weeds .
Wildlife Escape Ramps
Curing open pit or open trench mining operations, CPW recommends backfilling escape ramps in areas
where steep slopes occur . Escape ramps will allow wildlife to safety exit an open pit or trench if they
become entrapped .
Post Mining Reclamation
once mining is complete , all ponds created by reclamation efforts could potentially have significant
value to wildlife . To maximize this benefit, the CPW recommends that ponds be designed to include
irregular shorelines , irregular pond bottom bathymetry, and one or more islands to provide cover,
shelter, and nesting areas for migratory birds. Irregular bottom bathymetry will provide heterogeneity in
habitat for fish , if fish are introduced into the pond after post mining reclamation . Islands should be at
least 15 ' x 25 ' in size for every two surface acres of water in the pond . Shoreline and island slopes
should be graded to a ratio of 4 horizontal feet to every 1 vertical foot of distance , with some areas
having slopes no steeper than 8 horizontal feet to every 1 vertical foot of distance . Such shallow areas
wilt allow for the establishment of a variety of aquatic vegetation and invertebrate prey for waterfowl
and shorebirds . Shallow vegetated areas will also provide valuable habitat and structure for fish species,
if fish are introduced to the ponds . Shorelines should be re- vegetated with native aquatic vegetation .
We appreciate being given the opportunity to comment . Please feel free to contact District Wildlife
Manager Mike Grooms at 970 . 692 4028 or via email at michael . grooms@state . co . us should you have
any questions or require additional information .
Sincerely ,
4 J. _
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Ty Petersburg
Area Wildlife Manager- Area 4
CC : M . Grooms ; DWM- Greeley South
A . Curtis ; Terrestrial Biologist
M . Sherman ; Terrestrial Biologist
S . Schaller; Sr. Terrestrial Biologist
K . Battige; Aquatic Biologist
J . Spohn ; Sr . Aquatic Biologist
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