HomeMy WebLinkAbout20192738.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
DATE: May 1, 2019
SUBJECT: USR19-0026 Brahma
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 a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource
Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service including (Three (3) gas compressors
and related equipment), up to five (5) temporary construction office trailers and ten (10) temporary conex
for use during the construction of the facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone. (Brahma Compressor Station)
This project is south of CR 136.5 and is west of CR 71.
Parcel number 004333000002.
Access is from CR 136.5.
ACCESS
Weld County Public Works has reviewed the application materials related to access, and does not have
concern with the proposed access location.
Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County
maintained roadways. We strongly encourage you to discuss your access with Public Works prior to laying
out your site plan to ensure the approved accesses are compatible with your layout. Per 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 Road 136.5 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 Ill,
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 134, 136, 65 & 67 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. These roads are NOT 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 in the area.
The application stated the following in regard to traffic: 1-2 roundtrips in pickup trucks for operations staff,
3-4 round trips for Semi Trucks with water hauling trailers. Describe the expected travel routes for site
traffic. Expected travel route is off WCR 136.5 onto an existing oil field road.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to paved
roads, tracking control devices can be double cattle guards with 100 ft. of asphalt or 300 ft of asphalt. For
access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 ft. of road
base, or road base on all driving surfaces. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction
unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not
allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-way is required just prior
to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control
requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and consideration.
This site requires approved tracking control during construction.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works is requiring Road Maintenance Agreement including, but is not limited to, dust control and
damage repair to specified haul routes.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/USR-SPR-Permits°/020Improvements°/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 a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require
detention of runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained
water at the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for NON -
URBANIZING areas.
Detention Pond summarized in a Drainage Report:
The applicant has submitted a preliminary drainage report. A final drainage report and detention pond
design completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer is required prior to recording the USR
map. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE. A
Certification of Compliance form can be found on the Public Works Development Review website. General
drainage report checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete checklists are available
upon request.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
MS4
This site is not in a defined Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area which is a more urbanized
area with state mandated, higher water quality requirements
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications
are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may
be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral
and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted
depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering
representative from the Public Works for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not
limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Department of Public Works)
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Public Works)
C. The 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. County Road 136.5 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. Show and label the approved access locations, approved access width and the appropriate turning
radii (60') on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s)
prior to construction. (Department of Public Works)
3. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
4. 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)
5. Show and label a 30 -foot minimum access and utility easement to provide legal access to the parcel
on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
6. Show and label the accepted drainage features. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume.
(Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Department of Public Works)
8. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (Department of Public Works)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Department of Public Works)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Public Works)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Works)
2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
3. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
4. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates. (Department of Public Works)
7. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
8. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
9. 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: Kim Ogle
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: April 19, 2019
Re: USR79-0026 Summit Midstream Brahma Compressor
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development
Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service including (Three (3) gas
compressors and related equipment), up to five (5) temporary construction office trailers
and ten (10) temporary conex for use during the construction of the facility in the A
(Agricultural) Zone.
There will be no permanent employees on the site. Portable toilets and bottle water are
proposed once construction has been completed, which is acceptable.
Environmental Health has no objections to the proposal; however, we recommend that
the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards:
1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not
meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid
waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, 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 applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and
Health Administration
Vital Records
Icic: 9/0 304 6410
Fax: 9/0-304-6412
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Icic: 9:0 304 6420
Fax: 910-304-64 16
Environmental Health Communication,
Services Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-6415 Tele:970-304-6470
Fux: 970-304-6411 Fax. 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
8 Response
Te le: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6462
Public Health
Emissions Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control
Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
6. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. As employees or contractors
are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day 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.
Portable toilets shall be screened from existing adjacent residential properties.
7. All potentially hazardous 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.
8. Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide
containment for the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain
precipitation. Secondary containment shall be sufficiently impervious to contain
any spilled or released material. Secondary containment devices shall be
inspected at regular intervals and maintained in good condition. All secondary
containment will comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation (COGCC)
Commission Rule 604 and/or the provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
9. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
10.Any contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed, treated or disposed of in
accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. All spills will be reported to
local, state and federal agencies in accordance with all state and federal
regulations.
11.The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
12.The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit
from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE),
Water Quality Control Division, if applicable.
13.A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance
with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available on site or
as applicable.
14.The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
15.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.
16.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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