HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180585.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
DATE: December 28, 2017
FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR17-0065 Cureton
The Weld County Department of Planning Services -Engineering 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: Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant
This project is west of and adjacent to County Road 51 and is north of County Road 18.
Parcel number: 130519100029, 130519100032
Drainage Requirements:
Please contact Department of Planning Services/Engineering Development Review for questions or
assistance for drainage requirements at 970-353-6100.
URBANIZING VS NON -URBANIZING DRAINAGE AREA:
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 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 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
Planning Department 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, Rik Gay, 303.592-
3575.
Geologic Hazard Area:
This area IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
Floodplain:
This area IS NOT in a FEMA regulatory floodplain.
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 is required. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows. Water
quality features or stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention, No -Build or
Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Planning Services -
Engineer)
2. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Planning
Services -Engineer)
2. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Planning Services -Engineer)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR17-0005 Robertson
DATE: December 14, 2017
The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this Use by Special Review 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 an Oil and
Gas Support and Service Facility (Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is west of and adjacent to CR 51 and is south of CR 20. Parcel number 130519100029 .
Access is from CR 51.
ACCESS
Access to the site has been preliminarily approved at the following location(s):
On CR 51 located approximately 1050 feet south of CR 20
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.
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.com/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.
For shared accesses, Public Works strongly recommends the property owner establish an access road
maintenance agreement so future owners of the properties will be aware of their requirements for shared
maintenance of the access road. This is not a requirement, but is recommended to avoid property owner
conflicts in the future.
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(n) 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.
County Road 20 is a section line road. 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. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.comldepartments/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.
TRAFFIC
Latest ADT on CR 51 was taken on 6/4/2013 which counted 94 vpd with 35% trucks.
During construction, semi -tractor trailers will be used to haul equipment and materials to the site, along with
passenger cars/trucks for site workers and construction management. Following construction of the facility,
during normal operation, the following vehicles are anticipated to access the site: Passenger Cars/Pickups
(approximately 10-15 round trips per day) and 200 bbl. Tanker trucks/tandem trucks (approximately 2-3
round trips per day).
Travel Route
Traffic will access the site mainly from Interstate 76, north on Weld County Road (WCR) 49, east on
WCR 18 and north on WCR 51. WCR 49 and WCR 18 are asphalt paved roads.
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.
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://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 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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off -site improvements at this
location. Road maintenance including, but not limited to dust control, tracking control, damage repair,
specified haul routes and future traffic triggers for improvements will be included. (Department of Public
Works)
B. 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 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)
2. County Road 20 Section Line is 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. (Department of
Public Works)
3. Show and label the approved access locations, 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. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 20 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County
maintained." (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)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealthtorg
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: December 13, 2017
Re: USRI7-0065 Cureton Cryogenic Gas Processing Facility
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas Support and
Service Facility (Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
There will be up to 18 full time employees that utilize the site with some additional third
party truck drivers and/or contractors. The applicant indicated that water would be
provided via an onsite well. This well is currently permitted for residential use. The well
will to be re -permitted to a commercial well. The applicant is proposing a commercial
onsite wastewater treatment system for the facility.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
1. The applicant shall submit written evidence of a commercial well to the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment.
2. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility and
shall be installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal
Regulations. The septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado
Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations.
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.
Health Administration
Vital Records
foie: 910 304 6410
Fax: 970-304-6112
Public Health &
Clinical Services
I oic: 910 304 6420
Fax: 970-304-64 I 6
Environmental Health Communication,
Services Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-6415 Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-641 1 Fax: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Public Health
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
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.
7. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to On -site Wastewater Treatment Systems. A
permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes.
8. All potentially hazardous chemicals on -site 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. 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.
10.As applicable, a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available.
11.The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
12. 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.
13.The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
14. 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.
15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
16.The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
17.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.
COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
November 22, 2017
Chris Gath man
Weld County Department of Building and Planning Services
Transmitted via email: cgathman@weldgov.us
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Robert Randall
Executive Director
Kevin Rein, P.E.
Director/State Engineer
Re;: Richard Robertson C/0 Cureton Midstream Site Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review
Case no. UlSR17-0065
Part of N E1 /4, Sec. 19, T2N, R64, 6th P.M.
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Water Division 1, Water District 1
Dear Mr. Gathman,
This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a),
C. R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011
memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the
referral information and provide informal comments. The comments do not address the adequacy
of the water supply plan for this project or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any
county regulations or requirements.. In addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to
guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the issuance of a well permit, or physical
availability of water.
According to the submitted information, the Applicant is seeking a site specific development plan
and use by special review permit for an oil and gas support and service facility (cryogenic gas
processing plant) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. The referral information contained well
permit no. 233845 and the applicant intends to re -permit the well for commercial uses after the
recorded exemption.
Well permit no. 233845 was issued on June 5, 2001 pursuant to S 3Z-92-602(3)(b)(II)(a), C.R.S as the
only well on a tract of 40 acres described as the SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4, Sec. 19, Twp. North, Rng.
64 West, Sixth P.M..The well is producing water from the nontributary Laramie -Fox Hills aquifer.
The welt is currently permitted to be used for; fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside
not more than three (3) single family dwellings, the watering of poultry, domestic animals and
livestock on a farm or ranch, and the irrigation of not over one acre of home gardens and lawns.
The well, as permitted, cannot be used for any other uses besides those allowed per permit no.
233845. if the applicant plans to use the well for commercial use in the cryogenic gas processing
plant, a commercial well permit allowing such uses must first be obtained.
The applicant should be aware that any storm water detention structure proposed for this specific
development, must meet the requirements of a "storm water detention and infiltration facility" as
defined in section 37-92-602(8), Colorado Revised Statutes, in order for the structure to be exempt
office of the State Engineer
1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581
www.water.state. co. us
Case no. USRI7-0065
November 22, 2017
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from administration by this office. The applicant should review Dlwl's Administrative Statement
Regarding the Management of Storm Water Detention Facilities and Post-Wildland Fire Facilities in
Colorado, attached, to ensure that the notification, construction and operation of the proposed
structure meets statutory and administrative requirements. The applicant is encouraged to use
Colorado Stormwater Detention and Infiltration Facility Notification Portal, located at
https://maperture.digitaldataservices.com/gvhigviewer cswdif, to meet the notification
requirements.
Should you or the applicant have any questions, please contact Allis Thyne at (303) 866-3581 x8216.
Sincerely,
J.anna illiams, P.E.
Wa Resource Engineer
Ec: Permit file 233845
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