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Home My WebLink About20195205.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works DATE: February 7, 2019 SUBJECT: USR 18-0130 Thornton The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this Use by Special Review Pipeline 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 ACCESS Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. Per Chapter 12, Article V, Section 12-5-30. F, when feasible, there shall be no net increase in the number of accesses to a public road. Minimum access spacing widths are shown in Weld County Code Appendix Table 12A-2. Please refer to Chapter 12 of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access. ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY County Roads 4, 8, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22 & 28 are gravel roads and are designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as local roads, 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. 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 6, 20 are paved roads and are designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as collector roads, which requires 80 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, 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 Roads 12 & 14 are section line roads. 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, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, 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. County Roads 24 & 26 are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Firestone where the pipeline crosses. The municipality has jurisdiction over access to the road. Please contact the municipality to verify the right-of- way requirements, access permit or for any additional requirements that may be needed to obtain or upgrade the permit. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to state highways. Please contact Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify the access permit or for any additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highways 52 & 66) 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. Pipelines crossing a county road shall obtain a Right -of -Way Permit and possibly a Special Transport Permit. Pipelines crossing county roads shall be bored, unless otherwise approved by Public Works. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at https://www.weldgovecomidepartments/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. TRACKING CONTROL POLICY Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.10.1, traffic volumes to the proposed facility may require the installation of a tracking control device and/or a minimum of four inches of compacted recycled asphalt or aggregate road base. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. 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 devices can be double cattle guards or rip rap (6" washed rock). 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. Tracking control is required during construction. ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT A road maintenance agreement is required for a pipeline during construction. Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at: https://www.weldgov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelapmentR eview/sprusr.pdf. It will detail the approved haul route(s), outline when offsite 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 and damage repairs. DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS Pipelines are excepted from the requirements of a drainage report and detention pond design under 23- 12-30.F.1.a.5 for pipelines or transmission lines. GRADING PERMIT If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline 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. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required during the construction of the pipeline. Road maintenance may include dust control, tracking control, damage repair attributable to construction of the pipeline and located within 1/2 mile of any construction access point for the project. (Department of Public Works) B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. County Roads 4, 8, 10, 16, 17, 18, 22 & 28 are gravel roads and are designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as local roads which require 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 2. County Road 6 & 20 are paved roads and are designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as collector roads which require 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 3. County Roads 12 & 14 Section Lines are shown to have 60 feet of unmaintained section line right- of-way per the Weld County CIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right- of-way on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 12 or CR 14 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County maintained." (Department of Public Works) 4. County Roads 24 & 26 are under the jurisdiction of the Town of Firestone where the pipeline crosses. The municipality has jurisdiction over access to the road. Show and label the right-of-way. Show the approved access(es) on the site plan and label with the approved access permit number if applicable. (Department of Public Works) 5. Show and label the approved permanent access locations on the site plan (If applicable). The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction. (Department of Public Works) Prior to Construction: A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to construction of the pipeline. (Department of Public Works) B. The applicant shall submit evidence of a right-of-way permit for any work that may be required in the right-of-way and/or a special transport permit for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site. (Department of Public Works) C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline items, 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. During construction, the access(es) on 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. During construction, there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. (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. Any damage occurring to the County right-of-way or County maintained roadway, caused by the pipeline, will be the responsibility of the operator. (Department of Public Works) 6. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on site will be maintained. (Department of Public Works) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMEN N' EN T 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO80631 www.weldhea thl.org Memorandum To: Diana Aungst From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services Date: February 4, 2019 Re: U R 18-0130 City of Thornton Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Permanent water and sewer is not required as this request is a temporary construction use. Portable toilets and bottled water can be utilized during construction of the pipeline. As the amount of disturbed area exceeds 25 acres an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) is required. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 3. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I of the Weld County Code. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of construction of the pipeline and until ground cover is established. Health Administration Vital Records Tale: 970-304 6410 fax: 970-304-6412 Public Health & Clinical Services I alc: 970 304 6420 Fax: 970-304-64 16 Environmental Health Communication, Services Education & Planning Tele: 970-304-6415 Tele: 970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6411 Fox: 970-304-6452 Emergency Preparedness & Response Tele: 970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6452 Public Health Uses on the property shall comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 5. The applicant 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. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided. Portable toilets are acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers. 7. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County code, Diana Aungst From: Sent: To: Subject: Thanks. Torn Parko Jr. Monday, April 15, 2019 6:35 AM Kristine Ranslem; Diana Aungst RE: USR18.0130 Referral From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 3:06 PM To: Torn Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com>; Diana Aungst <dau!ngst©weldgov.corn> Subject: FW: USR1S-0130 Referral Importance: High Please see comments below. Thanks! From: Lauren Light Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 2:41 PM To: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Subject: RE: U R1 -0130 Referral EH doesn't have any concerns with the relocation. Lauren Light, M.B.S. Program Manager/Environmental Planner, Environmental Health Services Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment 1555 N. 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 Ilightaweldgov.corn 970-400-2211 (office) fri,LN rK Jul t} rr PHAB itat{. halal d'hr keno Pt kiwis .4 RI r Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 11:12 AM To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Angela Snyder <asnyder@weldgov.com>; Lauren Light <Ilight@weldgov.com>; Dawn Anderson <dranderson@weldgpv.corn>; Alan Caldwell <acaldwell@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>; timothy.bilobran@state.co.us; krispickettl0l @gmail.com; Mettenbrink - DNR, Chris <chris.mettenbrink@state.co.us>; Jill Carlson <carlson@mines.edu>; jkr a er@cityofdacono.com' I <jkriegercityofdacono.com>; tcase@firestoneco.gov; mostholthofffirestoneco.gov; Hodges Todd <thodgesfortlupton.org>; Stephanie Darnell <sdarnellFortluptonco.gov>; 'Alyssa Knutson' <AKnutsonfortlupton.org>; ckennedytownofineadorg; dbrand@plattevillegov.org; trenken@plattevillegov.org; 'Melissa Kendrick' <kendrickplanning@gmail.com>; dmillion@llattevillegov.org; Jennifer Simmons <JSimmons@FrederickC0.gov>; Alan Sielaff <asielaff@northglenn.org>; 'bsmith@northglenn.org'' <bsmithnorthglenn.org>; Itart-schoenfelderadcogov.org; planreviews@brightonfire.org; Doug Saba <dsaba@mvfpd.org>; LuAnn Penfold <Ipenfold1101.@gmail.com>; ptiffany@ftluptonfire.com; mdittman@ftluptonfire.com; ttamlinftluptonfire.com; dpuccettifffd.us; siacinofffd.us; jcogburnpgfpd.org; cmoore@weldS.org; jholbrook@weld&.org; akaylor@weldS.org; ssanders@weldB.org; Feula, Heidi <feula_heidi@svvsd.org>; 'Moss, Douglas C' <mossd@wcsdre1.org>; scott@farmersres.com; Eve Craven <Eve@farmersres.com>; RLDRVALLEYANDLONGM0NTCDS@GMAIL.COM; westadamscd@gmail.eom; cindy.einspahr@co.usda.gov; Garrett Varra <gvarra@varracompanies.com>; corky@what-wire.com; tomalley@saddlebackgolf.com Cc: Tom Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: USR18-0130 Referral You have recently received a request to review this case. However, the applicant has submitted an Addendum to their application. Please see the attached Application Addendum and reply with any concerns or comments by May 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you! KristhteRaptto Planning Technician Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Co 80631 (970)400-3519 km nsiem@ we/ET/gm/scam Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 1861 Ake MEMORANDUM TO: Diana Aungst DATE: January 16, 2019 FROM: Diana Aungst, CFM SUBJECT: USR16-0130, City of Thornton PROJECT: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) this is the first 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District PARCELS: Multiple PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION: 1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required to install pipelines in the 100 -year floodplain. (Department of Planning Services - 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. 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) Diana Aungst From: Sent: To: Subject: Thanks Angela! Torn Parko Jr. Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:38 PM Angela Snyder; Diana Aungst RE: USR18.0130 Referral From: Angela Snyder Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 1:37 PM To: Torn Parko Jr. ctparko @weldgov.com>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: FW: USR18-0130 Referral Hi Tom and Diana. This change does not affect the floodplain comments. Angela Snyder, CFM Planner I 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 asnyder@weldgov1cem PHONE: (970) 400-3525 FAX: (970) 304-6498 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 11:12 AM To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Angela Snyder casnyder@weldgov.com>, Lauren Light cIlight@weldgov.com>; Dawn Anderson cdranderson@weldgov.com>; Alan Caldwell cacaldwell@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>; timothy.bilobran@state.co.us; krispickettlol @gmail.com; Mettenbrink - DNR, Chris cchris.mettenbrink@state.co.us>; Jill Carlson <carlson@mines.edu›; 'jkrieger@cityofdacono.com' <jkrieger@cityofdacono.com>; tcase@firestoneco.gov; mostholthoff@firestoneco.gov; Hodges Todd cthodges@fortlupton.org>; Stephanie Darnell csdarnell@Fortluptonco.gov>; "Alyssa Knutson' cAKnutson@fortlupton.org>, then edyr@townofmead.org; dbrand@ plattevillegov.org; trenken@plattevillegov.org; 'Melissa Kendrick' ckendrickplanning@gmail.com>; dmillion@plattevillegov.org; Jennifer Simmons cJSimmons@FrederickCO.gov>; Alan Sielaff casielaff@northglenn.org>; 'bsmith@northglenn.org' 1 <bsmith@northglenn.org>; Itart-schoenfelder@adcogov.org. planreviews@brightonfire.org; Doug Saba <dsaba@mvfpd.org>; LuAnn Penfold <Ipenfold1101@gmail.com>; ptiffany@ftluptonfire.coma mdittman@ftluptonfire.com; ttamlin@ftluptonfire.com; dpuccetti@fffd.us; siacino@fffd.us; jcogburn@pgfpd.org; cmoore@weld8.org iholbrook@weld8.org akaylor@weld8.org ssanders@weld8.org Feula, Heidi <feula_heidi@svvsd.org>; 'Moss, Douglas C' <mossd@wcsdrel.org>; scott@farmersres.com; Eve Craven <Eve@farmersres.com>; BLDRVALLEYANDLONGMONTCDS@GMAIL.COM; westadamscd@gmail.com; cindy.einspahr@co.usda.gov; Garrett Varra <gvarra@varracompanies.com>; corky@what-wire.com; tomalley@saddlebackgolf.com Cc: Tom Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: U R18-0130 Referral You have recently received a request to review this case. However, the applicant has submitted an Addendum to their application. Please see the attached Application Addendum and reply with any concerns or comments by May 2, 2019. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you! Kristine Ransiefrit Planning Technician Weld County Planning Department 1.555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (97O)400-3519 krorislern@weldgov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential orotherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: City of Thornton Case Number: USR18-0130 Please Reply By: May 2, 2019 Planner: Tom Parko/Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of HWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, TIN, R67W; Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in 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. A _ r We have reviewed the request and find that it does is does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Eve Craven 4/24/19 Signature Date Agency Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax The Farmers Reservoir? and Irrigation Company 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, Co 80601 PH: 303-659-7373 TO: DATE: Weld County April 24, 201 EMAILED TO: Daungst@weldgov.com APPLICANT: City of Thornton RE: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit - Addendum 1 CASE : USER18-0130 DEAR Ms. Aungst: I wish to submit the following information regarding the above referenced project. The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of encroachment to the Right of Way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 25' on each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon. Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any developed storm flow into our canals. This will apply if any development happens. Property concerns need to be resolved. No construction of any structure can be put on our ROW. No use of any sort including pedestrian or vehicle on our ROW is approved. Please send drainage study and additional information regarding your project so that we may complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicable. FRICO does not accept retention ponds adjacent to our facilities, however, we may grant a variance with submittal of application and engineering deposit for review of drainage plan and other documents. Canal road may not be used for access without approval and executed agreement. FRICO will require a license agreement FRICO will require an access permit FRICO will require a seepage agreement FRICO No comments on application/proposal X We request to comment again. The applicant X has or has not completed a Project Review Application and submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company. In addition to the above comments, FRICO's comments are limited to this set of plans. Please email Scott Edgar, FRICO General Manager or Eve Craven should you have any questions. Sincerely, eitt Scott Edgar Eve Craven Scott@farmersres.com E•veafarmersres.com FRICO, General Manager FRICO, Projects Coordinator Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant City of Thornton Case Number: U RI 8-01 0 Please Reply By: February 4, 2019 Planner: Diana Aungst Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (4& -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of HWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 211 28, 29, 32, and 33, T1 ICI, R67W; Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 330T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in the 6th PM., 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. D 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. See attached l ter Signature'`--'" " - 1* .. Date Ag ency Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company 2-4-19 Weld County Planning Dept. 1556 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company, 80 South 27th Avenue Brighton, CO 80601 PH: 303-659-7373 / FX: 303-659-6077 TO: DATE: Weld County February 4, 2019 EMAILED TO: Daungst@weldgov.com APPLICANT: City of Thornton RE: Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit CASE : USER18-0130 ER 18-01 0 DEAR Ms. Aungst: I wish to submit the following information regarding the above referenced project. The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of encroachment to the Right of way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 25' on each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon. Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any developed storm flow into our canals. This will apply if any development happens. Property concerns need to be resolved. X No construction of any structure can be put on our ROW. No use of any sort including pedestrian or vehicle on our ROW is approved. Please send drainage study and additional information regarding your project so that we may complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicable. FRICO does not accept retention ponds adjacent to our facilities, however, we may grant a variance with submittal of application and engineering deposit for review of drainage plan and other documents. X Canal road may not be used for access without approval and executed agreement. FRICO will require a license agreement FRICO will require an access permit FRICO will require a seepage agreement FRICO No comments on application/proposal X We request to comment again. The applicant X has or has not completed a Project Review Application and submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company. In addition to the above comments, FRICO's comments are limited to this set of plans. Please email Scott Edgar, FRICO General Manager or Eve Craven should you have any questions. Sincerely, eitt Scott Edgar Eve Craven Scott@farmersres.com E•veafarmersres.com FRICO, General Manager FRICO, Projects Coordinator 'At City of Air Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center 12450 Washington Street Thornton, CO 80241-2405 a ,thorntonwatorp-rojec Corr February 7, 2019 Ms. Eve Craven Projects Coordinator The Farmers Reservoir & Irrigation Company 80 S. 27th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 RE: FRICO Referral Comments in Letter dated February 4, 2019 Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Thornton Water Project, Case #USR18-01 0 Dear Ms. Craven; nfrastructu re Department Thornton Water Project 720-977-6700 Fax: 720-977-6202 Thank you for your comments regarding the Thornton Water Project (TWP). Torn Parka at Weld County forwarded your comments to us. Thornton is currently in the planning/permitting phase of the TWP Weld County Permit Application Segment -I (TWP PA -I). As indicated in the TWF USR for Pipelines Permit Application 1 (Application), design activities of the 71/VP PA -1, including procurement of a design consultant, will commence after approval of the Application and are anticipated to start in 2019. Crossing agreements will be obtained from ditch companies, coordination with ditch owners will take place to minimize impacts to ditch operations. See italic text response to your comments. 1. No construction of any structure can be put on our ROW. No use of any sort including pedestrian or vehicle on our ROW is approved. Thornton will not construct the water pipeline or associated appurtenances on FRJCO's ROW without FR/CO's approval and execution of required agreements, Thornton will obtain an access permit from FRICO as required. 2. Canal road may not be used for access without approval and executed agreement. If it is determined during design that use of FR/CO's canal roads are needed for construction/maintenance activities, Thornton will obtain approval and execute agreements as required before use of any roads. 3. FRICO will require a license agreement. Thornton will obtain license agreement from F1 as required. Ms. Eve Craven February 7, 2019 Page 2 4. FRICO will require an access permit. Thornton will obtain an access permit from FRIC0 as required. 5. We request to comment again. No response required. 6. The Applicant has not completed a Project Review Application and submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company. In addition to the above comments, FRICO's CO's comments are limited to this set of plans, Thornton or Thornton's design consultant will complete a Project Review Application and submit a deposit for review fees with FRIC0 after design of the water pipeline and associated appurtenance that cross FRICO facilities reach level of design that is ready for FR/ O's re vie . Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist with any questions or information regarding the TWP. I can be reached at 303-255-7790. Thank you, akhiLk (Le (1/1 -ca ---- Mark Koleber Thornton Water Project Director cc: Tom Parka, Jr., Director, Department of Planning Services, Weld County Diana Aungst, Planner, Department of Planning Services, Weld County Diana Aungst From: Garrett Varra <gvarra@varracompanies.com> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 4:45 PM To: Kristine Ranslem Cc: Tom Parko Jr.; Diana Aungst Subject: RE: SR1 S-01 0 Referral {Cautiorr This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good afternoon Kristine, On behalf of the Last Chance Ditch Company I am writing to reaffirm our prior comments. I will reiterate those comments below for convenience. The Thornton pipeline as proposed will cross the Last Chance Ditch in at least 2 locations. The ditch company requires crossing agreements for pipelines, bridges, telephone/fiber optic and any other types of crossings. Thornton will need an agreement from the ditch company in order to cross the ditch. Thank you, if I can be of any further assistance, please let me know, Garrett Varra President, Last Chance Ditch Company 720-272-2857 From: Kristine Ranslem okra nslem@we I dgov.com> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 11:12 AM To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Angela Snyder casnyder@weldgov.com>; Lauren Light <Ilight@weldgov.com>; Dawn Anderson <dranderson@weldgov.com>; Alan Caldwell <acaldwell@weldgov.com>; Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>; timothy.bilobran@state.co.us.; krispickettl0l@gmail.com; Mettenbrink - DNR, Chris <chris.mettenbrink@state.co.us>; Jill Carlson ccarlson@mines.edu>; 'jkrieger@cityofdacono.com' cjkriegercityofdacono.com>; tcase@firestoneco.gov; mostholthoff@frestoneco,gov; Hodges Todd <thodges@fortlupton.org>; Stephanie Darnell <sdarnell@Fortluptonco.gov>; 'Alyssa Knutson' <AKnutson@fortlupton.org>; ckennedy@townofmead.org; dbrand@plattevillegov.org; trenken@plattevillegov.org; 'Melissa Kendrick' <kendrickplanning@gmail.com>; dmillion@plattevillegov.org; Jennifer Simmons CSimmans@FrederickCO.gov>; Alan Sielaff <asielaff@northglenn.org>; 'bsmith@northglenn.org' <bsmith@northglenn.org>; ltart-schoenfelder@adcogov.org; planreviews@brightonfire.org; Doug Saba <dsaba@mvfpd.org>; LuAnn Penfold <Ipenfoldll0i@gmail.com>; ptiffany@ftluptonfrre.com; mdittman@ftluptonfire.com; ttamlin@ftluptonfire.com; dpuccetti@fffd.us; siacino@fffd.us,• jcogburn@pgfpd.org; cmoore@weld8.org; jholbrook@weld8.org; akaylor@weldB.org; ssanders@weld3.org; Feula, Heidi cfeula_heidi@svvsd.org>; 'Moss, Douglas C' <mossd@wcsdrel.org>; scott@farmersres.com; Eve Craven <Eve@farmersres.com>; RLDRVALLEYANDLONGI 1ONTCDS@GMAIL.COM; westadamscd@grnail.com; cindy.einspahr@co.usda.gov; Garrett Varra cgvarra@varracompanies.com>; corky@what-wire.com; tomalley@saddlebackgolf.com Cc: Tom Parka Jr. ctparko@weldgov.com>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com> Subject: USR1S-0130 Referral You have recently received a request to review this case. However, the applicant has submitted an Addendum to their application. Please see the attached Application Addendum and reply with any concerns or comments by May 2, 2019. I If you have any questions, please let us know. Thank you! Kristine Rabtsto Planning Technician Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970)400-35.19 krarislem@weldgov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 an***tkik lesCity of Vie Thornton Infrastructure Maintenance Center 12450 Washington Street Thornton, CO 80241-2405 ► u. thornitonwa.telproject.•c oii February 7, 2019 Mr. Garrett Varra President Last Chance Ditch Company 11955 Weld County Road 15 Longmont, CO 80504 1 nfrastructu re Department Thornton Water Project 720-977-6700 Fax: 720-977-6202 RE: Last Chance Ditch Company Referral Comments in Email dated January 31, 2019 Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Thornton Water Project, Case #U R18-0130 Dear Mr. Varra: Thank you for your comments regarding the Thornton Water Project (TWP). Tom Parko at Weld County forwarded your comments to us. Thornton is currently in the planning/permitting phase of the TV'VP Weld County Permit Application Segment 1 (TWP PA -I). As indicated in the MVP USR for Pipelines Permit Application I (Application), design activities of the TWP PA -1a including procurement of a design consultant, will commence after approval of the Application and are anticipated to start in 2019. Crossing agreements will be obtained from ditch companies as required. Coordination with ditch owners will take place to minimize impacts to ditch operations. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can assist with any questions or information regarding the TWP. I can be reached at 303-255-7790. Thank you, Mark l oleber Thornton Water Project Director cc: Tom Parko, Jr., Director, Department of Planning Services, Weld County Diana Aungst, Planner, Department of Planning Services, Weld County Diana Aungst From: Kristine Ranslem Sent Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:34 AM To: Diana Aungst; Tom Parko Jr. Subject: FW: USR18-0130 Referral Importance: High Please see referral comments below. Thanks! From: Garrett Varra <gvarra@varracompanies.com> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2019 8:30 AM To: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Subject: Re: USR18-0130 Referral Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Good morning Kristine, This referral response is on behalf of the Last Chance Ditch Company. To our knowledge, the Thornton pipeline is proposing to cross the Last Chance Ditch in at least 2 locations. Any USR issued for the pipeline should include a condition that Thornton reach agreement with the Last Chance Ditch for crossing to ensure that ditch operations are not negatively impacted. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. Thank you, Garrett Varra President Last Chance Ditch Company 720-272-2857 From: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Sent: Monday, January 7, 2019 1:54:28 PM To: Bethany Pascoe; Roy Rudisill; Alan Caldwell; timothy.bilobranstate.co.us; Mettenbrink - DNR, Chris; Kristin Cannon - DNR; Grooms - DNR, Michael; denise.kostiv@state.co.us; 'Jill Marie Carlson';Ikrieger@cityofdacono.comt; tcase@firestoneco.gov; bbarber@firestoneco.gov; Hodges Todd; sdarnell@fortluptonco.gov; 'Alyssa Knutson'; 1. ichristensen@fortlupton.org; cmoore@weldS.org; ckennedy@townofmead.org; dbrand@plattevillegov.org; trenken@plattevillegov.org; 'Melissa Kendrick'; dmillion@plattevillegov.org; Jennifer Simmons; Alan Sielaff; 'bsmith@northglenn.org'; na ppia h@adcogov.o g; Even, Whitney; dsaba@mvfpd.org; LuAnn Penfold; ptiffany@ftluptonfire.com; rndittmanftluptonfire.com; ttamlinftluptonfire.com; dpuccetti@fffd.us; siacino@fffd.us; jcogburn@pgfpd.org; jholbrook@weld8.org; akaylor@weld8.org; slanders@weld8.org; Feula, Heidi; 'Moss, Douglas 'f heidi@farmersres.com; Scott@farmersres.com; Eve Craven; Garrett Marra; corky@what-wire.com; RLDRVALLEYANDL0NGMONTCDS@GMAIL.00M; cindy.einspahr@co,usda.gov; estadamscd@gmail.com Cc: Diana Aungst st Subject: USR1 -0130 Referral We have received a case (USRI8-0130) in which we ask that you review the material and send a referral to us. Please click on the link below and select "Search Applications" under the Planning tab. Input the record number. Please click the blue arrow next to the "Record Info" button at the top. Select Attachments and you will find all the information including the referral form to submit back to us. The following is a quick link to the case search: https://accela-aca.co.weld.co.usicitizenaccessi. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank you! /c≤ri≤ tn€ RansCekk, Planning Technician Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970)400-3519 kranslem@weldgov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 January 21, 2019 Diana Aungst Case no. USR1S-0130 We have reviewed the information available at this time and offer these comments. The Big Dry Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company (aka Thompson Ditch) requires a crossing permit for any crossing that can potentially affect the future deliveries to the owner- stockholders. As such, we must have engineering plans for any crossings in a timely manner for our engineering reviews. Also required is a crossing agreement acceptable to our legal staff, which we can supply. Any engineering changes/upgrades made by the Big Dry Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company for the protection and integrity of the ditch must be incorporated into final engineering drawings by Thornton. For the Board of Directors, Secretary Big Dry Creek Ditch & Reservoir Company Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: City of Thornton Case Number: USR18-0130 Please Reply By: February 4, 2019 Planner: Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of HWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T1 N, R67W; Sections 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in 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 beadded 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. n We have reviewed the request and find that it does I does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: WE have no issues with this protect as long as they complete our crossing license. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Howrd Cantrell, Secretary/ Treasurer 1/16/2019 Signature Date Agency The Lupton Bottom Ditch Company Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: City of Thornton Case Number: USR18-0130 Please Reply By: February 4, 2019 Planner: Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of HWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, TIN, R67W; Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. ■ We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Signature Agency tavh Date Town of Firestone - Planning & Development January 9, 2019 4 Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax FIRESTONE COLORADO Town of Firestone Planning & Development Office 8308 Colorado Blvd., Suite 200, Firestone, CO 80504 Mail P.O. Box 100, Firestone, CO 80520 P 303.833.3291 F 303.476.4232 www.firestoneco.goy January 9, 2019 Weld County Planning Department Attn : Diana A►ungst 1555 North 17t" Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Weld County Referral; USR 18-0130 City of Thornton Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit Dear Diana, Thank you for providing the Town the opportunity to comment on the proposed city of Thornton Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for water pipelines. The Town of Firestone offers the following comments: 1) The Town would like to discuss the annexation of unannexed road right-of-ways within our planning area that the proposed water pipelines are to be located within. 2) The Town requests that Thornton be required to enter into an intergovernmental agreement and/or license agreement with the Town to address potential infrastructure/utility conflicts with the proposed water pipelines. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions. Best Regards, R. Martin Osthoithoff Planning Manager Iacono 6106114fr April 11, 2019 Tot Ms. Diana Aungst Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80 631 From: Jennifer Krieger, AICP City of Dacono Community Development Director RE: USR18-0130 Thank you for the opportunity to review and comment on Weld County Referral USR18-0130. The application addendum identifies Summit Blvd. (Weld County Road 8) as a potential haul route. Use of Summit Blvd. as a haul route is not permitted by the applicant. Pursuant to the Dacono Municipal Code, Summit Blvd. has a maximum vehicle weight limit of 10,000 lbs. The applicant should contact the City of Dacono City Engineer to discuss alternative routes and verify maximum vehicle weight limits and other requirements. Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: City of Thornton Case Number: USR18-0130 Please Reply By: February 4, 2019 Planner: Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of HWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T1 N, R67W; Sections 4, 6, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in 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 beadded 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. A _ We have reviewed the request and find that it does I does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter. Jennifer Krieger, AICP January 7, 2019 Signature Date Agency City of Dacono Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax • Dacono cekitaef January 7, 2019 To: Diana Aungst, Weld County Department of Planning From: Jennifer Krieger, AICP, Community Development Director RE: Case Number: USR18-0130 Thank you for the opportunity to review USR18-0130. Any pipeline located in the City of Dacono right-of-way will require an Encroachment License Agreement and a street excavation permit. 1 Diana Aungst From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us> Sent: Monday, April 15, 2019 9:55 AM To: Tom Parko Jr.; Diana Aungst Cc: Bilobran, Timothy; Allyson Mattson - CDOT Subject: USR18-0130/Thornton Water/Weld County Various Highways Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The applicant will need to obtain the appropriate permits for crossing state highways and the use of existing accesses. Any new access from the state highway will require a new temporary access permit. Gloria Hice-Idler Rocksol Consulting (970) 381-8629 10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, Co 80634 gloriashice-idler@state.co.us I www.codot.gov Iwww.catrip.org x i Diana Aungst From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us> Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:47 AM Diana Aungst; Bilobran, Timothy; Allyson Mattson - CDOT USR18-0130/City of Thornton/Weld County/Various Highways image001.png Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The applicant will need to obtain the appropriate CDOT permits as they install their pipeline. Access permits will be necessary when vehicles have to access off of state highways to the work sites and utility permits for placing the pipeline in CDOT ROW. Gloria Hice-Idler Rocksol Consulting (970) 381-8629 10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634 gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us I www.codot.gov I www.cotrip.org 1 Submit by Email Weld County Referral January 7, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: City of Thornton Case Number: USR18-0130 Please Reply By: May 2, 2019 Planner: Tom Parko/Diana Aungst Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 16 -inch domestic water pipeline (48 -inch pipeline) approximately 13.3 -miles of a 24 -mile long pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: Starting at CR 2 and extending north along following CR 17 to just north of RWY 66 Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels Legal: The pipeline crosses Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T1 N, R67W; Sections 4, 5, 8, 9, 16, 17, 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T2N, R67W; Sections 20, 21, 28, 29, 32, and 33, T3N, R67W; All in the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. See attached letter Signature Agency Chris Mettenbrink Colorado Park and Wildlife Date 4/11/2019 Diana Aungst From: Mettenbrink - DNR, Chris <chris.mettenbrink@state.co.us> Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2019 12:03 PM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Kristin Cannon - DNR Subject: Weld Co. USR18-0130 Addendum Referral Attachments: Weld Co. USR18-0130.pdf; Thornton Water Project-ERO Concurrence Letter.pdf Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Diana, I received the referral for the addendum for the Thornton water line project (USR18-0130). Prior to the application by the city of Thornton last year, we had received a request for comment from the environmental consultant (ERO) regarding this project. I'm not sure if you received a copy of the letter to ERO outlining our recommendations or not, but I thought I would include it this time if you hadn't. The recommendations do not change even with the new pipeline alignment. We still would like to see them bore under Dry Creek and any other wetlands or waterways to prevent impacts to those ecosystems and the wildlife associated with those systems. If you have any questions, please free to contact me at anytime. Thank you. Chris Mettenbrink Chris Mettenbrink District Wildlife Manager- Wildlife Officer Area 2- Fort Lupton P 970.472.4405 I C 303.906.1979 4207 W. CR 16E, Loveland, CO 80537 Chris.Mettenbrink@state.co.us I www.cpw.state.co.us 1 COLORADO Parks and Wildlife Department of Natural Resources Area 2 - Lon Hagler State Wildlife Area 4207 W CR 16E Loveland, CO 80537 P 970.472.4460 F 970.472.4468 October 22, 2018 Ms. Moneka Worah ERO Resources Corp. 1842 Clarkson Street Denver, CO 80218 Re: Concurrence for a List of Special Status Species and Request for Comments - Thornton Water Project - Weld County Permit Application 1 Dear Ms. Worah, We received your letter dated August 12th, 2018 for a request for concurrence on species of wildlife that may occur within the project path for the first segment of the Thornton Water Project. This segment of the project is between Highway 66 south to 168th Avenue along Weld County Road 17. We appreciate the opportunity to comment on this section of the project and look forward to additional opportunities to evaluate wildlife impacts of other sections of the pipeline. 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. CPW has a statutory responsibility to manage all wildlife species in Colorado, and to promote a variety of recreational opportunities throughout Colorado. We have reviewed the species and habitats outlined in your letter and agree with your assessment that those species may potentially occur within the boundaries of the pipeline project in this section. CPW appreciates that Thornton is proposing to use trenchless construction methods to cross the St.Vrain River, associated sloughs and habitats that protect wildlife species that are associated wetland and riparian habitats. We also recommend that trenchless construction methods be employed for Big Dry Creek, Little Dry Creek, and any other ponds and wetlands encountered along pipeline pathway. As identified in your assessment, there is a potential for raptor nests and burrowing owls to be encountered along this section of the project pathway depending upon what time of year the construction occurs. If construction is to take place between February 1 and July 31st we recommend that raptor surveys be performed prior to construction and throughout the project to detect any new nests that may occur. CPW has developed a set of guidelines for setbacks for a variety of species of raptors and techniques for surveying burrowing owls. Those guidelines can be found on the CPW website at: Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray • Matthew Burkett • Charles Garcia • Marie Haskett Carde Besnette Hauser • John Howard, Chair • Marvin McDaniel • Colleen Peppier • Jennifer Rieke Taylor • James Vigil, Secretary • Michelle Zimmerman, Vice -Chair http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWith Wildlife/ RaptorBufferGuideline s2008. pdf#search=Raptor%20Nesti ng%20guidelines http://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/WildlifeSpecies/Profiles/BUOW SurveyProtocol2007.pdf. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends that the developer work with the Weld County Public Works Department -Weed Division to develop and implement a plan for control of noxious weeds during and post construction phases of the pipeline project. To avoid the spread of noxious weeds to other sites and to prevent new species from being introduced, all construction equipment should be thoroughly cleaned prior to arriving on site and after construction is completed. CPW recommends that any restoration of any sites be of a mixture of native grasses and forbs. Any native trees that are removed should be replaced on a 3 to 1 basis, especially in the riparian areas of the St. Vrain River. As this segment is a part of a larger proposed pipeline that crosses multiple jurisdictions, land ownership, and wildlife habitats there will be additional comments and concerns associated with other segments of the project. CPW requests the opportunity to evaluate and comment on these segments once the route is finalized. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter, please feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager Chris Mettenbrink at (303) 906-1979. Again, thank you for the opportunity to comment on this project. Sincerely, govr? Kristin Cannon Area Wildlife Manager Cc. M. Leslie, T. Kroening, C. Mettenbrink, T. Petersburg, B. Marette Hello