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Home My WebLink About20194775.tiffMEMORANDUM TO: Angela Snyder, Planning Services FROM: Mike McRoberts, P.E., Public Works DATE: October 7, 2019 SUBJECT: USR19-0059 Oak Leaf Solar Facility The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this proposal. Staff comments made during this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process. COMMENTS GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION Project description: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a small scale solar facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. This project is south of and adjacent to CR 38 and is east of CR 25. Parcel number 121106200015. Access is from CR 38. ACCESS Weld County Public Works has reviewed the application materials related to access and determined that access for the site will be on a portion of County Road 38 which is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Platteville. If necessary, the applicant shall obtain and record a minimum 30 -foot wide access and utility easement from all property owners whose property is being crossed for access to the project site. ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY County Road 25 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. 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. This portion of County Road 38 is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Platteville. 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. TRAFFIC No traffic counts are available for this portion of County Road 38. The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that post -construction traffic is expected to be approximately 5-10 annual roundtrips. TRACKING CONTROL AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Public Works is not requiring tracking control or a Road Maintenance Agreement as this project has access on a portion of County Road 38 which is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Platteville. 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. Detention Pond summarized in a Drainage Report: The applicant has submitted a preliminary drainage narrative seeking an exception to stormwater detention based on the Weld County Code Section 8-11-40.1.8 which states, "Development of sites where the change of use does not increase the imperviousness of the site." However, the site plan submitted with the application shows the addition of an all-weather (road base) driveway, and the drainage narrative states that there is "very little impervious area is added". Any increase in imperviousness makes the site ineligible for exception 8-11-40.1.8. Therefore, the applicant shall submit a final drainage report and detention pond design or a revised narrative with a "qualifying" exception. If a drainage report is submitted, it shall be completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer and is required prior to recording the USR map. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE. A Certification of Compliance form can be found on the Public Works Development Review website. General drainage report checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete checklists are available upon request. Historic Flows: The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from the property. GRADING PERMIT A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering representative from the Public Works for more information. A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado OR a drainage narrative with a qualifying exception is required. (Department of Public Works) B. 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) C. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. County Road 25 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 2. This portion of County Road 38 is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Platteville. Please contact the municipality to verify the right-of-way. 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) 3. If applicable, show and label a minimum 30 -foot wide access and utility easement to provide legal access to the project site on the site plan. (Department of Public Works) 4. If applicable, show and label the accepted drainage features. Stormwater ponds shall be labeled as "Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Public Works) 5. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Department of Public Works) 6. 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: If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, 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 historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public Works) 3. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department of Public Works) WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT 1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org Memorandum To: Angela Snyder From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services Date: October 2, 2019 Re: USR79-0059 Oak Leaf Solar 42, LLC Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a small-scale solar facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required. Portable toilets, hand washing units and bottled water can be utilized during construction. Environmental Health Services recommends that the following requirements are incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. 4. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. 5. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Health Administration Vital Records Icic: 9/0 304 6410 Fax: 9/0-304-6412 Public Health & Clinical Services lobo: 9/0 304 6420 Fax: 91 0-304-64 16 Environmental Health Services Tele:970-304-6415 Fax: 970-304-6411 Communication, Education & Planning Tele: 970-304-5470 Fax: 970-304-6452 Emergency Preparedness 8 Response Tele:970-304-6470 Fax: 970-304-6452 Public Health Submit by Email Weld County Referral September 9, 2019 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Gary McCormick, c/o Oak Leaf Solar 42 LLC Case Number: USR19-0059 Please Reply By: October 7, 2019 Planner: Angela Snyder Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a small scale solar facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Location: East of and adjacent to County Rd 25, south of and adjacent to County Rd 38 Parcel Number: 121106200015-R8947379 Legal: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX16-0124, PART NW4 SECTION 6, T3N, R66W 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. 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 addressing access requirements and CR38 from David Brand dated July 23, 2019. Signature Me,tWWKen.d4%ck' Date 9-12-19 Agency Town of Platteville Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 400-6100 (970) 304-6498 fax TOWN OF PLATTEVILLE David Brand Public Works Director 400 Grand Avenue Platteville, Colorado 80651 970.785.2245 - 970.785.2476 (fax) dbrand@plattevillegov.org July 23, 2019 Weld County Planning and Building Department 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Oak Leaf Solar, Parcel 121106200015, CR 38, Platteville, Colorado 80651 To whom it may concern; After review of the proposed use of the property as a small scale community solar farm, please find the Town's comments. The Town of Platteville will allow ingress and egress driveway access to the Town road known as CR 38 to Oak Leaf Solar for the construction and then routine maintenance of the facility. o The solar farm will be allowed one access point to CR 38. o Oak Leaf Solar will have to maintain any current drainage patterns for storm runoff. This drainage maintenance will probably include the installation of an appropriately sized culvert at the access point. o A temporary vehicle tracking pad will be required during the construction at the access point. o This temporary pad should have at least 40 feet of hard surface (pavement, recycled asphalt, concrete or recycled concrete) between the pad and the existing paved Town road. o The tracking pad shall be the full width of the access road. o Oak Leaf Solar will be responsible to ensure that any debris hauled onto the Town roadway is swept and cleaned in a timely manner. o After the construction of the solar farm is complete, the Town may require a permanent tracking pad and hard surface approach to the Town's paved roadway if it is determined that the amount of material and debris is creating a maintenance issue with the Town's road. o This permanent tracking device shall be the full width of the access road. o Oak Leaf Solar will be responsible to ensure that any debris hauled onto the Town roadway is swept and cleaned in a timely manner. If you have any questions or comments concerning this issue, please contact me at the numbers listed above. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in this matter. --Sincerely David Brand-- Notice of Inquiry Weld County Pre -application Case # PRE19-0170 Date of Inquiry 6/20/2019 Municipality Platteville CPA Name of Person Inquiring Michael McCabe Property Owner Gary McCormick Planner Angela Snyder Planner Phone Number 970-400-3525 Planner Email Address asnyder@weldgov.com Legal Description PT NW4 6-3-66 LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX16-O124 Parcel Number 121106200015 Nearest Intersection CR 25 & CR 38 Type of Inquiry Small Scale Solar Facility The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary. rAX'aidfa Count`Planner's signare Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO Date of Contact 2 - e - Comments: YES Signature of Municipality Representative Title Date Please sign and date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you and return this signed form to Weld County Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Department 1 555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 — (970) `i•00-6100 -- (970) 304-6498 Fax 20181107 Isabella Juanicorena From: Kristine Ranslem Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2019 7:19 AM To: Angela Snyder Subject: FW: USR19-0059 Importance: High Please see the referral comments below. Thanks! From: Pepper McClenahan <pmcclenahan@millikenco.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 6:00 PM To: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Subject: RE: USR19-0059 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. Hi Kristine, Milliken has already returned the NOI for this case. We have not further comments. Thank you. Pepper D. McClenahan, AICP Community Development Director Town of Milliken 1101 Broad Street P.O. Box 290 Milliken, CO 80543 www.millikenco.gov (970) 587-4331 pmcclenahan@millikenco.gov From: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2019 9:40 AM To: Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Alan Caldwell <acaldwell@weldgov.com>; 'gail@townofgilcrest.org' <gail@townofgilcrest.org>; larry@townofgilcrest.org; Pepper McClenahan <pmcclenahan@millikenco.gov>; Cheryl Powell <CPowell@millikenco.gov>; dbrand@plattevillegov.org; trenken@plattevillegov.org; 'Melissa Kendrick' <kendrickplanning@gmail.com>; dmillion@plattevillegov.org; Jeff Cogburn <jcogburn@pgfpd.org>; 'Moss, Douglas C' <mossd@wcsdrel.org>; Kathy Naibauer <kathy@cwcwd.com>; roxanne@cwcwd.com; cindy.einspahr@co.usda.gov; Randy Starr <randy@starrwestbrook.com> Cc: Angela Snyder <asnyder@weldgov.com> Subject: USR19-0059 We have received a case (USR19-0059) 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.us/citizenaccess/. 1 If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below. Thank You! 4„c- vt,e Ravi„c 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 Notice of Inquiry Weld County Pre -application Case # PRE19-OO1O Date of Inquiry I 1/25/2019 i Municipality Milliken CPA Name of Person Inquiring Mike McCabe c/o Oak Leaf Solar Property Owner Todd McCormick Planner Angela Snyder Planner Phone Number 970-400-3525 Planner Email Address asnyder@weldgov.com Legal Description Part N2SE4 and E2SW4 of 1-3-67 Parcel Number 147131OOOO38 Nearest Intersection CR 36 & CR 25 Type of Inquiry Small Scale Solar Facility The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary. AS? -elm. CountynPlanner's signat{�ire Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO y YES Date of Contact Comments: Signalie of Municipality Representative Title Please sign and date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you and return this signed form to Weld County Department of Planning Services. Weld County Planning Department 1353 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 ^- (970) 400-6100 (970) 804-6498 Fax 20181107 Hello