HomeMy WebLinkAbout20191600.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
DATE: February 19, 2019
SUBJECT: USR19-0009 City of Fort Collins
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 13, 15, 134, 136, & 138 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.
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.weldgov.com/departments/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/DevelopmentR
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
Transmission lines 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.
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 3, 15, 134, 136, & 138 Section Lines are shown to have 30 feet of unmaintained
section line right-of-way per the Weld County GIS 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 3, 15, 134, 136, or 138 Section Line
Right -Of -Way, not County maintained." (Department of Public Works)
Prior to Construction:
A. 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)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed for construction, 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, there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. (Department of
Public Works)
3. 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)
4. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on site will be maintained. (Department of Public Works)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www,weldhealth,org
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: February 27, 2019
Re: USR19-0009 Roundhouse Renewables, LLC
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site -Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit fora 1041 Major Facility of a
Public Utility (a new above ground single -circuit 230 kV Transmission line that will
extend through 3.9 miles in Weld County) 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
transmission line. If the amount of disturbed area exceeds 25 acres, an Air Pollution
Emission Notice (APEN) is required.
Environmental Health Services recommends 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 1 of the Weld County Code.
Health Administration
Vital Records
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Fax: 9/0-304-6412
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Icic: 9/0 304 6420
Fax: 9,10-304-64 15
Environmental Health
Services
Tele:970-304-6415
Fux: 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-5452
Emergency Preparedness
8 Response
Te le: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Public Health
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout
the duration of construction of the transmission line and until ground cover is
established. 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.
From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria
To: Chris Gathman
Cc: Bilobran, Timothy; Allyson Mattson - CDOT
Subject: USR19-0009/Roundhouse Renewables/Weld County/Various Locations
Date: Tuesday, February 05, 2019 10:56:44 AM
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The Permittee is reminded that they must obtain the appropriate permit while placing the transmission
lines. Utility permits will be required for any utility within the State's right-of-way, and should the
Permittee need to access off of a state facility onto private property, an access permit will be
required.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
gloria.hice-idlerCstate.co.us I www.codot.gov I www.cotrip.org
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