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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES * 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE * GREELEY, CO 80631
www.weldqov.com * 970-353-6100 EXT 3540 FAX 970-304-6498
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE:
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PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number`: 1 4 7 1. 2 1_ 0
Address of site: 14323 County Road 6
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Legal Description: PT SW4 21-66 LOT C RE -2251
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Section: 21 Township: 01 N Range: 66 W
Zone District: Agricultural Acreage: 8.99 Floodplain:OYON Geological Hazard:OYON Airport Overlay:CYON
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Cory Jordan
Company: DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES LLC
Phone #: (214) 414-1980
Email: cory@discoverymidstream.com
Street Address: 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 335
City/State/Zp Code: Dallas, TX 75230
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APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT: (See below: Authorization must accompany allapplicationssignedbyAuthorizedAgents)
Name: Mark Skelskey
Company: Samuel Engineering
Phone #: (303) 567-7537 Email: mskebskey@samuelengineering.com
Street Address: 8450 East Crescent Parkway, Suite 200
City/State/Zip Code: Greenwood Village, Co 80111
PROPOSED USE: Compressor Station In -line compressor station for removing liquids and impurities then
pressurizing the gas for transfer in pipelines to a central processing/distribution facility. The site will require more than 1
construction trailer and more than 1 conex storege container. A subdivision exemption will be reguireditriYgite
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the bestof my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property
must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the
application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating that the signatory has to legal
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
PHONE: (970) 353-6100, Ext. 3540
FAX: (970) 304-6498
AUTHORIZATION FORM
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represent Discovery DJ Services LLC
(Agent/Applicant)
located at Fort Lupton Location Parcel: 147121000041
(Owner)
for the property
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SEC 21 TWN iN RNG 66W
SUBDIVISION NAME: LOT BLK
I can be contacted at the following Home (303) 714-4840
Work (303) 567-7537
Email: mskelskey@samuelengineering.com
The property owner can be contacted at the following
Home (214) 414-1980
Work (214) 414-1980
Email: cory@discoverymidstream.com
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
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Discovery DJ Services, LLC
Fort Lupton Compressor Station
The Fort Lupton Compressor Station is located in part of the
Southwest 1/4 21-66 Lot C, Recorded Exemption 2251
Part of the West 1/2 of the SW1/4 of
Section 21, Township 01N, Range 66W, 6th PM
Weld County, Colorado
PREPARED BY:
SAMUEL ENGINEERING, INC.
8450 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY, SUITE 200
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
ISSUED FOR USR PERMIT
Project Number 17190-01— Rey. A
August 2017
Engineering • Project Controls
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DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
Rev. 0, Page 2 of 8
1.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Discovery DJ Services, LLC (Discovery) is in the process of expanding operations in Weld County,
Colorado. This project will include a compressor station and interconnecting pipelines for the
purpose of compressing and the transportation of natural gas through gas pipelines. This
application for a Use by Special Review Permit only addresses the construction of a four -
compressor station on Discovery owned property. Additional USR permit applications will be
submitted for any future plants, compressor stations, pipelines or other facilities.
The closest cross streets to the proposed station are Weld County Road 6 and Weld County
Road 29. The site is located approximately 3.75 miles southeast of Fort Lupton, CO. in South
Weld County.
The parcel number for the site is 147121000041.
Site address is to be determined.
Discovery intends to construct the proposed compressor station during the fourth quarter of
2017.
The compressor station is an un-manned facility. The station will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, year-round.
Because this is an un-manned station on leased property, no sewer or water is proposed for this
site.
After construction is complete in the spring of 2018, traffic to the site will be limited to a daily
site visit by an operator and 1 truck twice a week.
Wherever possible the site will be shielded with berms and fencing.
All items presented in this application are preliminary and are subject to change until final
design is complete.
1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
This compressor station enables natural gas to travel through pipelines which is crucial to the
natural gas transport system. They also allow the gas to be rerouted into storage areas during
periods of low demand.
The Fort Lupton compressor station will expand the capacity and will enhance the efficiency of
moving natural gas to a central processing plant. The Fort Lupton plant will remove any liquids
and impurities using dehydration and a slug catcher then compress the dry gas for
transportation in pipelines to a central processing plant for distribution. Any produced water
and condensate will be separated and trucked off -site for sale or subsequent disposal in
accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
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DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
2.0 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
Planning Questions
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
Rev. 0, Page 3 of 8
To transport dry natural gas in pipelines the gas requires pressurization to efficiently
transport this gas. This station is an in -line station that intakes low pressure gas and
outputs high pressure gas thereby allowing the gas to continue traveling along pipelines.
The Fort Lupton Compressor Station includes 4 compressors, a slug catcher, metering,
dehydration, a process flare and a process vent flare, MCC building, a fuel gas skid, small
tanks and a pump skid.
Most of the equipment will be horizontal or close to ground level. The exceptions to this
are the flare at 65 -feet and dehydration tower at 49 -feet.
The process flare at 65' tall will operate only during maintenance procedures or during an
emergency. It is anticipated maintenance will be needed once a month with the flare
operating for 30 minutes. The process vent flare at 25' tall will operate continuously for the
dehydration units at a low volume. The vent flare will be enclosed (i.e. not open flames).
There are no plans for future expansion of this compressor station.
A Recorded exemption will be applied for with this USR permit.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22
of the Comprehensive Plan,
Section 22-2-10(D) of the Weld County Code states that "extraction of natural resources is
an important part of the economy of the County." The proposed compression facility will
contribute to the expansion of the county's industrial economic base by providing
increased capacity for future marketing of oil and gas production in Weld County.
Additionally, Section 22-5-100 (A) states that a County goal is to "promote the reasonable
and orderly exploration and development of oil and gas mineral resources." The proposed
facility is consistent with this section in that the proposed site is within agricultural land,
and is clustered close to other oil and gas facilities. Per Chapter 22, oil and gas facilities are
allowed as a use by right in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. However, oil and gas storage
facilities, oil and gas support, and associated services require a Use by Special Review (USR)
permit in Weld County.
Section 22-2-20. G.2. A. Policy 7.2 states "Conversion of agricultural/and to nonurban
residential, commercial and industrial uses should be accommodated when the subject site
is in an area that can support such development, and should attempt to be compatible with
the region." The land that Discovery DJ Services, LLC is proposing to utilize for the gas
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DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
Rev. 0, Page 4 of 8
compression is on dryland grasses that is located in a semi -rural area where there is a
significant amount of oil and gas activity already occurring.
Section 22-5-100. B.OG.Goal 2. states "Ensure that the extraction of oil and gas resources
conserves the land and minimizes the impact on surrounding land and the existing
surrounding land use."
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23
(Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located.
Section 23-3-10 indicates that uses that are "more intense and have a potentially
greater impact" are permitted within the A (Agricultural) zone district. The operation of a
compressor station for oil and gas operations while minimally intrusive is more suited for
less densely populated areas such as the proposed site. In addition, oil and gas
infrastructure is within close proximity of this property. Section 23-3-40 also indicates that
oil and gas support and service facilities are acceptable as a Use by Special Review within
the district.
4. Describe what land uses surround the site. Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
The surrounding parcels can be classified as mixed use with agricultural, commercial,
Industrial and residential properties on the surrounding parcels of the proposed site.
Several parcels in in the area have some type of oil and gas infrastructure currently
operating.
5. What are the hours and days of operation?
The hours of operation for the facility will be 24 hours/day, 365 days/year.
6. List number of full time and/or part time employees propose to work at the site.
There will be no permanent employees working on the site. Only an operator will make a
daily site visit.
7. If shift work is proposed include number of employees per shift.
No shift work is proposed.
8. List Number of people who will use the site.
This station is an unmanned facility operated remotely.
9. List number & type of animals
There will be no animals on site.
10. Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each type.
Samuel Engineering
DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
Rev. 0, Page 5 of 8
The Fort Lupton site is located on a parcel measuring 10 acres, more or less. The
compressor station site will disturb approximately 3 acres, 130,680 ft2. There will be no
asphalt, gravel will cover approximately 82,500ft2, buildings will cover approximately 8,130
ft2, 4,000 ft2 will remain bare ground and the remaining areas, 36,050 ft2 will be reclaimed
with native grasses.
11. How many parking spaces are proposed?
No parking spaces are proposed.
12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site
The existing site is a greenfield site with agricultural crops as primary vegetation. After
construction berms will be constructed as screening and/or landscaping wherever possible.
A Landscape Plan will be developed with a request for comments from the adjacent
property owners
13. Describe the type offence proposed for the site.
The fence will be standard 6' chain link fence with an additional 3 strand barbed wire top. A
Landscape and Screening Plan will be developed with a request for comments from the
adjacent property owners.
14. Describe proposed screening.
A Screening Plan will be developed with a request for comments from the adjacent
property owners. Berms and dryland landscaping will be utilized wherever possible.
15. Explain proposed reclamation procedures.
There is no intention of ceasing operations of this facility once it is operational, however if
the plant is deemed obsolete, the plant closure will follow all Federal, State and Local
(County) regulations.
16. Who will provide fire protection.
Fort Lupton Fire Protection District will provide fire protection for the site.
17. List proposed on -site and off -site improvements associated with the use and timeline when
improvements will be completed.
No offsite improvements are proposed as part of this project. Onsite improvements will
include perimeter fencing for the facility, and gravel roads on the property to access the
facility. The Fort Lupton Compressor Station includes 4 compressors, a slug catcher,
metering, dehydration, a process flare and a process vent flare, MCC building, a fuel gas
skid, small tanks and a pump skid.
Construction activities are expected to begin following receipt of the applicable
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FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
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federal, state, and local permits and will last approximately 3-4 months. Construction is
expected to begin in the 4th Quarter of 2017. Restoration of the site and final clean-up will
begin immediately following completion of construction activities expected to be around
March 2018.
Engineering Questions
1. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type.
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, only an
operator will make a daily sit visit (1 roundtrip per day). A service type of truck will access
the site approximately twice per week.
2. Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic.
The most likely access to the site will be from highway 85 then east on CR 6 to CR 29 then
north to the site. An alternate route could be from CR8 to CR 29 then south to the site.
3. Describe the travel distribution along the routes.
It is anticipated equal amounts of vehicles will use the CR 6 or CR 8 routes.
4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes.
There will be no specific time traffic will be heaviest. Traffic may slightly heavier in the
morning around 8 am.
5. Describe where the access to the site is planned.
The access for this site will be directly from CR 29, no agreement with adjacent landowners
will be necessary. An access permit is applied for with this USR application.
6. Drainage Design with Detention Pond Design.
A stormwater detention pond will be required for this site. The drainage report and
detention will follow all requirements of the stormwater drainage code located under
Chapter 23, Article 12 Storm Drainage Criteria. The detention pond will be designed
following the above code and Urban Drainage Flood Control District criteria for a Non -
Urbanizing Drainage Area and will retain the 1 -hour 100 -year storm with the release rate
for the 1 -hour 10 -year storm events. A narrative with the preliminary drainage concept
described is attached to this document.
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DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
Rev. 0, Page 7 of 8
Environmental Health Questions
1. What is drinking water source on the property?
This is an un-manned station with no potable water needed.
2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property?
This is an un-manned station with no sewage disposal necessary.
3. Is storage or warehousing proposed?
Any storage or warehousing of materials or equipment on site will be minimal.
The following materials are expected for a plant of this type:
1. Lube Oil
2. Solvents
3. Grease
4. Filters
5. Gasket Material
Any oils or solvent storage will be 5 gallons or less
All chemicals/oils will be stored and handled as per the guidance provided on the
Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
Any liquid wastes will be temporarily stored in a container approved for that waste.
Any solid wastes (i.e. used oil filters) will also be temporarily stored in containers
approved for the waste in question. Clean Harbors (cleanharbors.com) or a similar
third party waste recycling/disposal service will be used to recycle or dispose of all
chemical/oil wastes as required by state and federal regulations.
4. Describe where and how storage will occur on this site.
See above.
5. Fuel Storage information.
Fuel will not be stored on site in quantities greater than 5 gallons; the facility will operate
using a small portion of the inlet gas as fuel for the inlet compressors and for the flare.
6. Vehicle Washing and containment.
No vehicle washing is proposed for this site.
7. If there will be floor drains indicate how fluids will be contained.
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FORT LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION
PROJECT NUMBER: 17192-01
DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2017
USR APPLICATION
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Floor drains are not proposed.
8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions.
SWCA Environmental Consultants has applied for all necessary air permits.
9. N/A
10. N/A
Buildings Questions
List type, size and number of existing and proposed structures.
1. The will be four arctic type buildings to house the compressors, two for the dehydration
units and a modular type MCC building. A Conex will be used for small storage.
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Clayton Freitas
Discovery Ft. Lupton Compressor Station Meeting
Questions
Can I look at the pipeline route?
We then pulled up the whole pipeline route on the screen to show him the complete layout of
the pipeline.
What is the purpose of pipeline?
To reduce the amount of trucking as well as emissions.
What is the size of each building?
The building will be 36'L. 22'W. 15'T.
When did you start this project?
Discovery started in Colorado late 2015,
What will the compressor stations look like?
We had a plot plan of what will be on the location of the compressor stations and explained
what everything was as well as what its purpose was.
What will power the engine of the compressors?
The compressors will be running off of natural gas.
Whom will you be collecting the gas from, what companies?
We will be gathering from Great Western Oil and Gas Co. as well as Ward Petroleum Co.
How loud will the station be?
Our units will be enclosed buildings and we will follow the Colorado state regulations, 55 dB
during the day and 50 dB at night.
How big will the site be?
We will fence in 10 acres but will use less than five in the middle of the 10 acres.
Will there be a sound test done to prove that it meets the state requirements?
Yes, we will be hiring a third -party company to first do a baseline test before the station is there
as well as after construction is completed and units are running.
Are the compressors gas or electric?
They are gas for now.
Clayton Freitas
When will the north line be put in?
We are still waiting for permit, but hoping to start in early fall.
What kind of noise will digging the pipeline cause?
There will be noise during construction process, but minimal after construction is complete.
Why is the pipeline not heading straight north out of compressor?
See Chris Roberts. Landowner negotiations to commensurate with the other pipeline contracts
currently in place.
How large is the compressor site?
1 acre planned, could expand to 2-3 acres.
What are decibel levels during blowdown?
Smokeless flare, quiet tip fans will reduce noise impact. Decibel level limited by state limits.
What type of lighting is around the compressor site?
Amber lights at night, flood lights only on during maintenance.
How are emissions monitored?
Discovery monitors emissions constantly and checked by county and state.
What direction does gas go from compressor site?
Northeast towards gas plant.
When will we get the permit?
This is the first step in the process to be followed by comment period and public hearing
Do we contact you on notification of public hearing?
There is a 35 day public comment period after submitting for permit. After the public comment
period, there is a planning commission hearing. After the planning commission hearing, the
permit goes to county commissioners with public comments welcome.
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Weld County Public Works Dept.
1111 H Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
Applicant
Name Cory Jordan
ACCESS PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
Proper Owner (If different than Applicant)
Name Discovery DJ Services, LLC
Company Discovery DJ Services, LLC Address 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 335
Address 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 335
City Dallas State TX Zip 75230
City Dallas State TX zip 75230 Phone (214) 414-1980
Business Phone (214) 414-1980 Fax (214) 414-1980
Fax (214) 414-1980
Email cory@discoverymidstream.com
Parcel Location & Sketch
The access is on WCR 29
Nearest Intersection: WCR 29 & WCR 6
Distance from Intersection
Parcel Number 147'121 �DOOo41
1350 FT
E-mail Cory@discoveryrnidstream.com
A = Existing Access A= Proposed Access
Section/Township/Range21/1N/68W
is there an existing access to the propertyvES NO O N
Number of Existing Accesses
Road Surface Type & Construction Information
Asphalt ri Gravel 0 Treated Other
Culvert Size & Type NIA
Materials used to construct Access Recycled asphaltgravel
Construction Start Date Fall 2017 Finish Date duly 2018
Proposed Use
°Temporary (Tracking Pad Required)/ $75
Small Commercial or Oil & Gas/$75
Field (Agriculture Only)/Exempt
Is this access associated with a Planning Process?
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Required Attached Documents
- Traffic Control Plan -Certificate of Insurance
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- Access Pictures (From the Left, Right, & into the access)
By accepting this permit, the undersigned Applicant, under penalty of perjury, verifies that they have received all pages of the permit
application; they have read and understand all of the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages; that they have the
authority to sign for and bind the Applicant, if the Applicant is a corporation or other entity; and that by virtue of their signature the
Applicant is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements and provisions, all Weld County ordinances, and state laws
regarding facilities construction,
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Date 7 -1
Approval or Denial will be is'ued in minimum of 5 days. Approved by
Revised Date 6/29/10
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DRAINAGE NARRATIVE
Discovery DJ Services, LLC
Fort Lupton Compressor station
The Fort Lupton Compressor Station is located in part of the
Southwest 1/4 21-66 Lot C, Recorded Exemption 2251 and
is located in the West 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21
Township 01 ill, Range 66 West, 6th PM, Weld County/ Colorado
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PREPARED BY:
SAMUEL ENGINEERING, INC.
8450 EAST CRESCENT PARKWAY, SUITE 200
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO 80111
ISSUED FOR USR PERMIT
Project Number 17190 — Rev. A
August 2017
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Greenwood village, CO 80111 FAX: 303.714.4800
GENERAL LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
A. Site Location
The subject project is located in part of the west 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 21,
Township 01 North, Range 66 West, 6th Principal Meridian, Weld County, State of
Colorado.
The property is located north of Weld County Road 6 and adjacent to Weld County
Road 29. No public streets are proposed within the property.
B. Description of Property
1. The subject property is a 10 -acre parcel owned by Discovery DJ services, LLC. for the
installation of a gas compressor station. The compressor station, access roads and
detention pond will disturb approximately 3.5 acres of the 10 -acre site.
2. Vegetation consists of a large corn field.
3. There are no open channels, lakes, streams or irrigation ditches in the area of the
proposed development. The subject property is not located in a floodplain. The
surrounding area development consists of single family residences, barns a n d
agricultural property,
4. Topographic relief over the property ranges from 5058' in the northeast corner of
the parcel to 5018' in the southwest corner and is characterized by relatively steep
grades that typically range from 3d0% to 9.0%.
5. There are two soil types present on the site, Renohill clay loam and Olney fine sandy
loam (USC ratings CL and SC). The soils have a hydrologic soil group rating of B for
the Olney fine sandy loam and D for the Renohill clay loam. Because the majority of
the disturbed area will be in the Renohill designated soils, the rating of D will be
used for drainage calculations.
C. Existing and Proposed Drainage
6. The site currently does not have drainage improvements. Storm water sheet flows
across the site from the northeast to the southwest draining onto the existing
vegetation then to CR 29 roadside ditches. After construction storm water will be
directed to a proposed 8890 cubic foot detention and water quality pond before
discharging into the natural drainage pattern. The detention pond will be designed
to hold the 100 -year 1 -hour event and release at the 10 -year 1 hour release rate
following Weld County Drainage requirements for Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas.
Greenwood Village) CO 80111
CONCLUSIONS
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1. The proposed detention will provide water quality and detention for the current
and proposed site development and releasing stormwater at the historic rates.
2. A full drainage report will be prepared and submitted with grading plans and
construction drawings.
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DATE:
FROM:
MEMORANDUM
PRE 17-0167
IPR,E 17-0 -1 7 ,
and
Case File, pre -application
June 22, 2017
Michelle Wall, Office Technician
PRE17-0176
SUBJECT: Pre -Application Meeting prior to submitting
3 USR applications
,
Attendees:
Mark Skelskey, Samuel Engineering, Applicant
Mike Fortney, Samuel Engineering
Manya Miller, Discovery DJ Services
Evan Pinkham, Public Works
Pamela Bland, Building
Kim Ogle, Planning
Hayley Balzano, Engineering
Michelle Wall, Planning
on Thursday, June 22, 2017 an informal discussion took place at the Greeley Administrative Offices
Conference Room regarding 3 proposed USR applications for compressor station sites.
PRE17-0167
(The legal description is Part of the E2 of Lot B RECX16-0083 being part of the S2NW4 of Section 33, TIN,
R67W of the 6th P.M.)
PI E1.7-0174
(The legal description is Part of the SW4 Section 21, T1 N, R65W of the 6th P.M.)
PRE17-0175
(The legal description is Part of the SW4 Section 21, Ti N, R66W of the 6th P.M.)
Background Information:
Discovery DJ Services intends to construct 3 compressor stations with the following equipment; Each site will
include 4 compressors, a slug catcher, metering, dehydration, a process flare and a process vent flare, MCC
building, fuel gas small tanks and a pump skid. The compressor stations and process skids will be inside
buildings. The applicant also plans on having berms.
Crude oil terminal consisting of a single 100,000 barrel crude oil storage tank. Future expansion would include
up to two additional 100,000 barrel tanks, two 250,000 barrel tanks, 400 barrel break out tanks, four truck
loading/unloading bays and an operations/warehouse building used for operations, personnel and
parts/equipment storage.
The compressor station is an un-manned facility. The hours of operation will be 24/7, 365 days a year. The
business hours of operation will typically be Monday - Sunday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1 part-time operator
will stop by once a day.
The applicant has had community meeting for all 3 locations.
Building Department
The Building Department requires engineered plans for all buildings and engineered foundations as well as all
electrical. Anything at 400 amps or over needs fault current calculations. Conex containers also need to be
permitted and anchored.
Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently the following has
been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Codes; 2006 International Energy Code; 2014 National
Electrical Code; A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of engineered plans
bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be submitted for review. A
geotechnical engineering report or an open -hole inspection report performed by a registered State of Colorado
engineer may be required for new structures and or additions.
Pre -Manufactured non-residential structures may be required to comply with state Resolution 35.
A Fire District Notification letter may be required and shall be submitted with Commercial Permit applications.
Building Staff recommends a pre -submittal meeting with Building Department to verify all requirements are
present.
Current Plan Review time is 20-25 working days. Incomplete applications may delay plan review timelines.
All building permit requirements can be found on the Weld County web -site:
www.weldgov.cam/departments/building/building permit/permit applications/.
Please contact Jose Gonzalez at 970-353-6100 ext. 3540 for further direction.
Health Department
Staff was unavailable; however please contact Lauren Light at 970-400-2211 for further direction.
Waste handling: Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls blowing
debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,
Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
Please answer the following if applicable; indicate if there will be washing of vehicles or equipment, fuel
storage, maintenance of vehicles or equipment, floor drains in shop, air emissions permit.
Onsite dust: 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.
Sewage disposal information: Include in application how sewage disposal will be accommodated. If using a
septic system provide a copy of the septic permit. Either utilize the County website
www.co.weld.co.us/maps/propertyportal/ or call (970-304-6415) or stop by EH front counter and request a
copy.
Potable water information: Include in application how potable water will be provided. Provide a will serve letter
or water bill from the water district or provide a copy of well permit.
Portable toilets and Bottled water can be used for employees and customers per policy below:
TO DEFINE WHEN PORTABLE TOILETS AND COMMERCIALLY BOTTLED WATER ARE ALLOWED
Purpose: To define when portable toilets and commercially bottled water are allowed.
Policy: Bottled water from a commercial source is allowed in the following circumstances:
1. Temporary or seasonal uses that are utilized 6 months or less per year (for example
recreational facilities, firework stands, farmers markets )
2. Gravel mines
3. 10 or less customers or visitors per day
And/or one of the following:
4. 2 or less full time (40 hour week) employees located on site
5. 4 or less part time (20 hour week) employees located on site
6. Employees or contractors that are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day
Policy: portable toilets are allowed in the following circumstances:
1. Temporary or seasonal uses that are utilized 6 months or less per year (for example
recreational facilities, firework stands, farmers markets )
2. Gravel mines
3. 10 or less customers or visitors per day
And/or one of the following:
4. 2 or less full time (40 hour week) employees located on site
5. 4 or less part time (20 hour week) employees located on site
6. Employees or contractors that are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day
Public Works
PRE17-0167
Staff comments for pre -applications are provided as a courtesy to the applicant. While we strive to help
identify as many potential issues upfront during the pre -application meeting we cannot anticipate every issue
that may come up during the formal application process.
This project is south of CR 4 and is east of CR 17.
ADT:
Latest ADT on CR 17 was taken on 3/21/2012 which counted 152 vpd with 22% trucks.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY:
County Road 17 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) 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. 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.
Weld/Adams County Line Alignment Study - Weld County Road 2 (168th Avenue) is a section line adjustment
for land surveyors. As a result, the roadways do not align with each other. This study was a multi -jurisdictional
effort between Thornton, Northglenn, Adams County, Weld County, and the City and County of Broomfield to
study how best to realign six intersections east of 1-25. The roads included CR 11 (York St.), CR 15 (Holly St.),
CR 17 (Quebec St.), CR 19 (Yosemite) and CR 49 (Watkins). The study can be located at:
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/transportation planning/.
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.
ACCESS:
Table 12A.2 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
Unsignalized
2,640
1,320
N/A
1,320
N/A
330
Distance between accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access
points
660
330
150
Distance between access
points in subdivisions
660
330
75
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/.
Appendix 12-A of the county code can also be referenced. Existing access points with change of use or new
access points may or may not be granted. Questions pertaining to access permits or access design shall be
directed to the Public Works Department. Application Fee: temporary $75, single residential $75, small
commercial $75, industrial $150, field $0, large commercial $150, subdivision $150. This can be accessed at:
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/engineering/.
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 for the recorded exemption but is recommended to
avoid property owner conflicts in the future.
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.
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. Minimal standards
are listed below. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking
control is installed ahead of construction activities.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENTS:
As part of the development review process, all new commercial or residential developments will be required to
submit a TIS that is prepared, stamped, and signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado, unless the TIS is waived by Public Works.
Traffic Narrative
1. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups,
Tandem Trucks, Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
2. Describe the expected travel routes or haul routes for site traffic.
3. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from
the south, 30% from the east, etc.)
4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes.
Public Works will review the narrative and advise the applicant if more information or an engineered traffic
study is required.
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 offsite improvements per Chapter 12, Article V,
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 0/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentRevie
w/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, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future
improvement triggers.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
Show and label location of existing road, existing road right-of-way, future road right-of-way, and
easements
o Show and label the unmaintained section line right-of-way
o Show and label location of the access(es) and label with access permit number
Show and label the access turning radii (Residential - 25' Commercial - 60')
Show and label the approved tracking control
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please contact the following staff regarding the following Public Works issues:
Access Permits: Janet Lundquist jlundquist(@_weldgov.com 970-400.3726
Improvements Agreements: Evan Pinkham epinkhamweldgov.com 970-400-3727
MS4 Areas: Lyndsay Holbrook Iholbrookweldgov.com 970-400-3788
This project is east of and adjacent to CR 41 and is north of CR 6.
ADT:
Latest ADT on CR 41 was taken on 9127/2012 which counted 57 vpd with 26% trucks.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY:
County Road 41 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) 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. 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.
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.
ACCESS:
Table 12A.2 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
Unsignalized
2,640
1,320
N/A
1,320
N/A
330
Distance
between
accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access
points
660
330
150
Distance between
access
points in subdivisions
660
330
75
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.comldepartments/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.comldepartments/public works/engineering/.
Appendix 12-A of the county code can also be referenced. Existing access points with change of use or new
access points may or may not be granted. Questions pertaining to access permits or access design shall be
directed to the Public Works Department. Application Fee: temporary $75, single residential $75, small
commercial $75, industrial $150, field $0, large commercial $150, subdivision $150. This can be accessed at:
https://wvr.weldgov.com/departments/public works/engineering/.
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 for the recorded exemption but is recommended to
avoid property owner conflicts in the future.
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.
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. Minimal standards
are listed below. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking
control is installed ahead of construction activities.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENTS:
As part of the development review process, all new commercial or residential developments will be required to
submit a TIS that is prepared, stamped, and signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado, unless the TIS is waived by Public Works.
Traffic Narrative:
5. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups,
Tandem Trucks, Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
6. Describe the expected travel routes or haul routes for site traffic.
7. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from
the south, 30% from the east, etc.)
8. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes.
Public Works will review the narrative and advise the applicant if more information or an engineered traffic
study is required.
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 offsite improvements per Chapter 12, Article V,
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://wvvw.weldgov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%a20Works/DevelopmentRevie
w/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, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future
improvement triggers.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
o Show and label location of existing road, existing road right-of-way, future road right-of-way, and
easements
o Show and label the unmaintained section line right-of-way
Show and label location of the access(es) and label with access permit number
o Show and label the access turning radii (Residential - 25' Commercial - 60')
o Show and label the approved tracking control
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please contact the following staff regarding the following Public Works issues:
Access Permits: Janet Lundquist jundquistweldgov.com 970-400-3726
Improvements Agreements: Evan Pinkham epinkhamrweldgov.com 970-400-3727
MS4 Areas: Lyndsay Holbrook lholbrook@weldgov.com 970-400-3788
PRE17-0175
This project is east of and adjacent to CR 29 and is north of and adjacent to CR 6.
ADT:
Latest ADT on CR 6 was taken on 12/19/2013 which counted 216 vpd with 14% trucks.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY:
County Road 6 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) 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. 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.
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.
ACCESS:
Table 12A.2 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet)
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
Unsignalized
2,640
1,320
N/A
1,320
N/A
330
Distance between accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access
points
660
330
150
Distance
between
access points
in subdivisions
660
330
75
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/.
Appendix 12-A of the county code can also be referenced. Existing access points with change of use or new
access points may or may not be granted. Questions pertaining to access permits or access design shall be
directed to the Public Works Department. Application Fee: temporary $75, single residential $75, small
commercial $75, industrial $150, field $0, large commercial $150, subdivision $150. This can be accessed at:
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/engineering/.
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 for the recorded exemption but is recommended to
avoid property owner conflicts in the future.
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.
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. Minimal standards
are listed below. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking
control is installed ahead of construction activities.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY REQUIREMENTS:
As part of the development review process, all new commercial or residential developments will be required to
submit a TIS that is prepared, stamped, and signed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of
Colorado, unless the TIS is waived by Public Works.
Traffic Narrative:
9. Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups,
Tandem Trucks, Semi-Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
10. Describe the expected travel routes or haul routes for site traffic.
11. Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from
the south, 30% from the east, etc.)
12. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes.
Public Works will review the narrative and advise the applicant if more information or an engineered traffic
study is required.
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 offsite improvements per Chapter 12, Article V,
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/DevelopmentRevie
w/sprusr. Ddf. 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, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future
improvement triggers.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
o Show and label location of existing road, existing road right-of-way, future road right-of-way, and
easements
o Show and label the unmaintained section line right-of-way
Show and label location of the access(es) and label with access permit number
Show and label the access turning radii (Residential - 25' Commercial - 60')
o Show and label the approved tracking control
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Please contact the following staff regarding the following Public Works issues:
Access Permits: Janet Lundquist llundquist(a3weldgov.com 970-400-3726
Improvements Agreements: Evan Pinkham epinkham(@weldgov.com 970-400-3727
MS4 Areas: Lyndsay Holbrook Iolbrook@weldgov.com 970-400-3788
Engineering Department
PRE17-0167
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Weld County has recently adopted a new stormwater drainage code located under Chapter 23, Article 12
Storm Drainage Criteria.
A list of professional engineering consultants is available if you need help finding an engineer to assist you
with your project at the following link http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning/Engineering.html.
Please contact the Department of Planning Services/Development Review Engineering for questions or
assistance 970-353-6100.
URBANIZING VS NON -URBANIZING DRAINAGE AREA:
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas generally 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.
Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an exception to
stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1. To avoid holding up case processing, a
minimum of either a preliminary drainage report or a drainage narrative with exception as shown below must
be submitted with 7 -day case submittal information.
Detention Pond Requirements:
1. 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. A general Drainage Report Guidance Checklist is available
on the engineering website. A Preliminary Drainage Report or a qualifying exception and Drainage
Narrative shown below must be submitted for review at the time of the application.
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 (map 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. Application Fees: 1-5 Acres/ $50, 5.1 - 20 Acres/$100, 20.1 Acres
or Greater/$200 + $1 per acre over 20.
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, 303-692-
3575.
GEOLOGIC HAZARD AREA:
This site IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
FLOODPLAIN:
This site IS NOT in a FEMA regulatory floodplain.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
• Show and label location of drainage related features i.e. detention pond(s), ditches, etc... Detention
ponds shall be labeled as "No Build/Storage Area" and include design volume
• Show and label the drainage flow arrows showing how the stormwater flows across the property
• Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hayley Balzano
Department of Planning Services Engineer
hbalzanoweldgov.com
970-400-3552
PREI7-o 174,
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Weld County has recently adopted a new stormwater drainage code located under Chapter 23, Article 12
Storm Drainage Criteria.
A list of professional engineering consultants is available if you need help finding an engineer to assist you
with your project at the following link http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning/Engineering.html.
Please contact the Department of Planning Services/Development Review Engineering for questions or
assistance 970-353-6100.
URBANIZING VS NON -URBANIZING DRAINAGE AREA:
This area IS within an Urbanizing Drainage Area: Urbanizing Drainage Areas generally 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.
Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an exception to
stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1. To avoid holding up case processing, a
minimum of either a preliminary drainage report or a drainage narrative with exception as shown below must
be submitted with 7 -day case submittal information.
Detention Pond Requirements:
2. 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. A general Drainage Report Guidance Checklist is available
on the engineering website. A Preliminary Drainage Report or a qualifying exception and Drainage
Narrative shown below must be submitted for review at the time of the application.
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 (map 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. Application Fees: 1-5 Acres/ $50, 5.1 - 20 Acres/$100, 20.1 Acres
or Greater/$200 + $1 per acre over 20.
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, 303-692-
3575.
GEOLOGIC HAZARD AREA:
This site IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
FLOODPLAIN:
This site IS NOT in a FEMA regulatory floodplain.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
• Show and label location of drainage related features i.e. detention pond(s), ditches, etc... Detention
ponds shall be labeled as "No Build/Storage Area" and include design volume
• Show and label the drainage flow arrows showing how the stormwater flows across the property
• Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hayley Balzano
Department of Planning Services Engineer
hbalzano@weldgov.com
970-400-3552
PRE17-0175
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS:
Weld County has recently adopted a new stormwater drainage code located under Chapter 23, Article 12
Storm Drainage Criteria.
A list of professional engineering consultants is available if you need help finding an engineer to assist you
with your project at the following link http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning/Engineering.html.
Please contact the Department of Planning Services/Development Review Engineering for questions or
assistance 970-353-6100.
URBANIZING VS NON -URBANIZING DRAINAGE AREA:
This area IS within an Urbanizing Drainage Area: Urbanizing Drainage Areas generally 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.
Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls under an exception to
stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30 F.1. To avoid holding up case processing, a
minimum of either a preliminary drainage report or a drainage narrative with exception as shown below must
be submitted with 7 -day case submittal information.
Detention Pond Requirements:
3. 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. A general Drainage Report Guidance Checklist is available
on the engineering website. A Preliminary Drainage Report or a qualifying exception and Drainage
Narrative shown below must be submitted for review at the time of the application.
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 (map 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. Application Fees: 1-5 Acres/ $50, 5.1 - 20 Acres/$100, 20.1 Acres
or Greater/$200 + $1 per acre over 20.
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, 303-692-
3575.
GEOLOGIC HAZARD AREA:
This site IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
FLOODPLAIN:
This site IS NOT in a FEMA regulatory floodplain.
SITE MAP REQUIREMENTS:
A Site Plan will be required identifying the following (if applicable):
• Show and label location of drainage related features i.e. detention pond(s), ditches, etc... Detention
ponds shall be labeled as "No Build/Storage Area" and include design volume
• Show and label the drainage flow arrows showing how the stormwater flows across the property
• Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hayley Balzano
Department of Planning Services Engineer
hbalzano@weldgov.com
970-400-3552
Planning Department
PRE 17-0167
Staff explained the applicant will need to make sure the property is Lot B of Recorded Exemption RECX16-
0083. Any other description of the land will raise potential issues of a conveyance that may not be recognized
by Weld County Planning. As the property area is not under fee simple ownership by the applicant, a
Subdivision Exemption will be required to define the lease area on the property.
PRE 17-0174
As the property area is not under fee simple ownership by the applicant, a Subdivision Exemption will be
required to define the lease area on the property.
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As the property area is not under fee simple ownership by the applicant, a Subdivision Exemption will be
required to define the lease area on the property.
Weld County has a Coordinated Planning Agreement (CPA) with the Town of Fort Lupton. The Planning
Director will contact the Town Manager to give notice of this pre -application meeting. Staff advised the
applicants to contact the Town of Fort Lupton regarding possible land use permitting including possible
annexation. It may be beneficial to also talk to the City of Brighton.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Additional fees may be included with the Building Permit such as Road Impact, County Facilities and Drainage
fees. Please refer to the handout provided.
Screening of the parking area or outdoor storage may be required from any adjacent landowners or public
rights -of -way.
Please identify any proposed lighting or signs on the Site Plan. Lighting needs to be downcast and shielded.
A 16sf sign is allowed in the Agricultural Zone District; however if there are potentially any additional or larger
signs please include those in the application.
Prior to submittal of the County land use application, please submit evidence of State permits as in the case of
Mining permits.
Staff urged the applicant to contact staff for any questions:
Planner on Call available Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or contact Kim Ogle at 970-400-3549
or kogle@weldqov.com.
Staff explained the USR process. The applicant shall submit 1 packet for a 7 day completeness review. After
the 7 day completeness review the applicant will be informed of what items are still required to make the
application complete. Staff requested that the applicant submit the remaining material in electronic form.
Upon submittal of a completed application it will be sent out for referral for 28 days. The applicant will then
meet with their Planner to discuss the referrals and address as many of the referrals as possible. At that
meeting the Planning Commission hearing will be scheduled. The Board of County Commissioners hearing
typically follows approximately 3 weeks after the Planning Commission hearing.
The above notes are provided as a courtesy to the applicant. While we strive to help identify as many
potential issues upfront during the pre application meeting we cannot anticipate every issue that may come up
during the formal application process. The information contained herein has been placed on file with the
Department of Planning Services. The pre -application is valid for a period of one (1) year from the date of pre -
application. If a formal application is not received following the time period specified herein the Planning
Department reserves the right to require a new pre -application meeting. Please note that all land use, building
and impact fees are subject to change throughout this time period.
End memorandum.
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