HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201291.tiff MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
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FROM: Mike McRoberts, P.E., Public Works
DATE: July 19, 2019
O U_N SUBJECT: 2MJUSR19-08-1660 Global Asset
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 2nd Amended Use by Special Review Permit
No. USR-1660 (for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including open pit mining — sands, gravels
and stones and materials processing)stockpiling, recycling and processing of demolition material (asphalt
and concrete) and the importation of soil amendments (topsoil, peats and compost) in the A (Agricultural
Zone District.
This project is south of and adjacent to CR 62 (E. C Street) and is west of and adjacent to CR 43 (Cherry
Avenue).
Parcel numbers 096104100011 and 096104000067.
Access is from Balsam Avenue.
ACCESS
Weld County Public Works has reviewed the application materials related to access and determined that
parcel 096104100011 has a permitted access (AP16-400450) on Balsam Avenue located approximately
1,985 feet south of County Road 62 (E. C Street). Parcel 096104000067 has two (2) existing accesses on
County Road 62 which are located approximately 1,480 and 1,990 feet south of County Road 62 and one
(1) existing access on County Road 43 (Cherry Avenue) which is located approximately 1,275 feet south
of County Road 62. No new accesses to the site are proposed.
Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County
maintained roadways. Please refer to Chapter 12 of the Weld County Code for more information regarding
access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Balsam Avenue 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 on
the plat the future and 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, Chapter 23,
Article III, Section 23-3-50, 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 43 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map(Code
Ordinance 2017-01)as a collector road,which requires 80 feet of right-of-way.The applicant shall delineate
on the plat the future and 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,
Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, 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 62 (E. C Street) is a paved 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 on the plat the future and 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, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, 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 12, Article 4, Section 12-4-30.B, a Weld County Right-of-Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any
County rights-of-way or easement. Right-of-Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/d epartments/publicworks/perm its/.
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 traffic counts are available for Balsam Boulevard in the area.
According to the applicant's Traffic Narrative the site is anticipated to have up to: twelve (12) passenger
car/pickup truck; fifteen (15) 16-ton gravel truck; and thirty (30) 22-ton gravel truck trips per day. There
could also be up to two (2) mechanical truck, fuel truck, etc., trips per day.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to gravel
roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 feet of road base, or road base
on all driving surfaces. Recycled concrete is not allowed in County right-of-way. A variance request for
alternatives to the tracking control requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and
consideration.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The applicant shall complete all outstanding Improvements Agreement requirements for MUSR16-85-690.
Public Works is requiring an Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement with triggers for off-site
improvements with this site. An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required off-site
improvements per Chapter 12,Article 5, Section 12-5-60. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements
are completed and maintained.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldqov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/USR-SPR-Permite/020Improvemente/020Agreement°/020Template.pdf. It will detail the approved
haul route(s), outline when off-site improvements will be triggered, and include a maintenance agreement
for the haul routes. Possible mitigations included in the road maintenance agreement may include but are
not limited to: dust control, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future improvement triggers.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within an Urbanizing Drainage Area: 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, 5-year storm falling on the undeveloped site for URBANIZING areas.
The applicant has submitted a drainage letter detailing off-site and onsite stormwater runoff rates and how
each is routed to the gravel pit during mining of the site, which meets the exception to stormwater detention
23-12-30.F.1.a.6 for gravel pits.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
GRADING PERMIT
If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non-gravel pit items such as structures, parking
lots, laydown yards etc., a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to the start of construction.
Grading Permit applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early
Release Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department
have reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or
may not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact
an Engineering representative from 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. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement with triggers for off-site improvements is required
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)
B. The applicant shall complete all outstanding Improvements Agreement requirements for MUSR16-85-
690.
C. If applicable, the applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all of the owners
of the property crossed by the access. The access shall be for ingress, egress, utilities and shall be
referenced on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number. (Department
of Public Works)
D. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. Balsam Avenue 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 at full
buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the 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 existing right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated.The applicant shall also delineate
the physical location of the roadway. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code,
Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-
way line. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. County Road 43(Cherry Avenue)is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-
of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the 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 existing right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. The applicant shall
also delineate the physical location of the roadway. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld
County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the
future right-of-way line. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
3. County Road 62 (E. C Street) is a paved 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 at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the 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 existing right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. The applicant shall
also delineate the physical location of the roadway. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld
County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the
future right-of-way line. This road is maintained by Weld County. (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 minimum 30-foot wide access and utility easement needed to provide legal
access to the parcel on the site plan if applicable. (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 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 gravel mining area, a Weld
County grading permit will be required. (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 and
Road Maintenance Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. The Improvements and 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)
At/ WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org
Memorandum
To: Kim Ogle
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: July 8, 2019
Re: 2MJUSRI9-08-1660 GLOBAL ASSET RECOVERY LLC
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site-
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Mineral
Resource Development Facilities including Open Pit Mining (sand, gravel
and stone) and materials processing the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The facility is utilizing a portable toilet for the scale house which is acceptable per EH
policy. The existing house is served by an on-site wastewater treatment system
(OWTS) which is permitted for 3 bedrooms (G19949164) and a tap from north weld
county water district.
Noise is restricted to the level allowed in the industrial zone district.
Dust abatement will consist of utilizing a water truck. An air emission permit may be
required.
There is a 1,000-gallon diesel tank located on site with secondary containment.
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.
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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. The
applicant shall operate in accordance with the accepted Waste Handling
Plan.
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. The applicant shall operate in accordance with
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 District as delineated in Section 25-12-103 C.R.S.
The facility shall operate in accordance with the accepted Noise Control
Plan.
7. The operation shall remove, handle, and stockpile overburden, soil,
sand and gravel from the facility area in a manner that prevents
nuisance conditions.
8. 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.
9. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees and the public, at all times. Portable toilets and bottled water
are acceptable. 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
and shall contain hand sanitizers and be screened from existing adjacent
residential properties and public rights-of-way.
10. The operation shall comply with the Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA).
11 . Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and
prevent discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the
Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection
Agency.
12. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground
and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
13.The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension
of any State issued permit.
14.The applicant shall notify the County upon receipt of any compliance
advisory or other notice of non-compliance of a State issues permit, and
of the outcome or disposition of any such compliance advisory or other
notice of non-compliance.
15. 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.
16. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS
permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, as applicable.
17. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of
State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
181 MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle DATE: July 1, 2019
FROM: Diana Aungst, CFM
r Y SUBJECT: 2MJUSR19-08-1660, Global Assests
PARCELs: 0961-0400-0067 and 0961-0410-0011
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
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.
PLAT NOTES:
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 #s 08123C-1541E dated January 20, 2016 (Cache la Poudre 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 by not limited to buildings or other structures, mining,
dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment and
materials.
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.
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