HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181221.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
DATE: March 23, 2018
FROM: Hayley Balzano, Public Works
SUBJECT: 2MJUSR18-12-1792 DCP
The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this proposal. Staff comments made during
this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the
remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: A Site Specific Development Plan and 2nd Amended Use by Special Review Permit
No. USR-1792 for Mineral Resource Development Facilities, Oil and Gas Support and Service, Natural Gas
Processing facility, one (1) up to one hundred (100) feet in height secure communications tower, and the
addition of new gas processing equipment to improve capacity and efficiency of the existing plant in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District. (DCP O'Connor Gas Plant)
This project is north of and adjacent to CR 50 and is west of and adjacent to CR 51.
Parcel number 096331400003.
Access is from CR 51 and CR 50.
ACCESS
An Access Permit application was not submitted with the application materials. Public Works has reviewed
the submitted materials and provides a recommendation for access locations based on County code and
safety criteria in accordance with the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria. The proposed
upgrading of an existing access point on CR 50 and the closure of the adjacent western half of a horseshoe
access point on CR 50 falls within the code and spacing requirements. The continued use of the existing
industrial access point on CR 51 approx. 1485 ft. meets the code and spacing criteria. The existing access
on CR 51, previously permitted under AP16-00467, located approx. 2575 ft. North of CR 50 does not meet
the spacing criteria. It was originally permitted for construction and seasonal maintenance only. With the
addition of an improved internal road from CR 50 this access point is no longer allowed and is required to
be closed and reclaimed. Questions concerning access requirements can be directed to Public Works
access permit division.
For new accesses and/or change of use of an existing access, the fee and photos are required (photo
looking left and right along roadway from the access point and looking in to and out of the access point).
These photos are used to evaluate the safety of the access location. Access permit instructions and
application can be found at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/permits/. Chapter 6,
Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria offer access design
guidance, which can be accessed at: https://www weldgov corn/departments/public works/engineering/.
Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.4.1 of the Weld County Code, 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.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 51 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on
the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-
way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code,
Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld
County.
County Road 50 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-
of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-
way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County.
Per Chapter 12, Article 4, Section 12-4-30.B, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any
County rights -of -way or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https:llwww,weldgov.comldepartmentslpublicworks/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.
TRAFFIC
Latest ADT on CR 51 counted 230 vpd with 16% trucks.
Latest ADT on CR 50 counted 671 vpd with 29% trucks.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that there will be approximately
50-95 daily roundtrips during construction. After construction, 15 vehicles will access the site daily.
TRACKING CONTROL POLICY
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.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works may require an Improvements Agreement for one or all the following reasons:
• Off -Site Public Improvements
• Road Maintenance Agreement
• Construction Maintenance Agreement
• Access Improvements Agreement
An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required off -site improvements per Chapter 12,
Article 5, Section 12-5-60. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are completed, and
maintained.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https:/lwww.weldgov com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eviewlsprusr.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:
A drainage report and detention pond design shall be completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional
Engineer and adhere to the drainage related sections of the Weld County Code. The drainage report must
include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE which can be found on the engineering
website. General drainage report checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete
checklists are available upon request.
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. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off -site improvements at this
location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified
haul routes. The Agreement shall include provisions addressing engineering requirements, submission
of collateral, and testing and approval of completed improvements. The Agreement shall require the
construction of the following capital improvements. (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 51 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 on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. County Road 50 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
3. 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)
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. The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows.
Stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and
shall include the calculated volume. (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:
A. 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 shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
2. The access 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. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
4. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Improvements
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. The Improvements Agreement for this site shall be reviewed on an annual basis, including possible
updates (Department of Public Works)
7. 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: March 6, 2018
Re: 2MJUSR18-12-1792 DCP Oil and Gas Support Lucerne
Plant
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and 2nd Amended Use by Special Review Permit No. USR-1792 for
Mineral Resource Development Facilities, Oil and Gas Support and Service, Natural
Gas Processing facility, one (1) up to one hundred (100) feet in height secure
communications tower, and the addition of new gas processing equipment to improve
capacity and efficiency of the existing plant in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. (DCP
O'Connor Gas Plant)
The applicant is proposing to increase the number of employees on site from 10-15.
The current septic system (SP -1200195) is sized of up to 12 employees. A letter from
an engineer will be needed indicating the system can handle the additional load. Water
will continue to be provided by Central Well Water District.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to recording the plat:
1. The septic system shall be reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional
Engineer. The review shall consist of observation of the system and a technical
review describing the systems ability to handle the proposed increase in
hydraulic load. The review shall be submitted to the Department of Public Health
and Environment. In the event the system is found to be inadequately sized or
constructed the system shall be brought into compliance with current
Regulations.
We have 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., as amended) shall be stored and removed for
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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., as
amended.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that
controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other
potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with
Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions should attempt to be confined on
the property. Uses on the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality
Commission's air quality regulations. The facility shall be operated in accordance
with the approved Dust Abatement Plan at all times.
5. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "Waste Handling
Plan".
6. 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.
7. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
11. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code pertaining to On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems (OWTS).
A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes.
12. 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.
13. Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent
discharges in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Water Quality
Control Commission and the Environmental Protection Agency.
14. Process wastewater (such as floor drain wastes) shall be captured in a watertight
vault and hauled off for proper disposal. Records of installation, maintenance, and
proper disposal shall be retained.
15. 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, as applicable.
16. 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 Rules and/or
the provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations.
17. A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance with
the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, and as applicable, shall be
available.
18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
19. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
20. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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