HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180169.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
DATE: December 14, 2017
FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR17-0057 Equus
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: Compressor Station
This project is in Section 33, T04N, R62W.
Parcel number: 104933200003
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 waived and a simple drainage narrative:
The applicant has submitted a Drainage Narrative, signed and stamped by a Colorado Licensed
Professional Engineer stating that the site will meet exception 1.a.10 for Non -Urbanizing sites where the
total project stormwater runoff is less than or equal to 10 cfs. For the Subdivision Exemption parcel that will
be created for the pad, the total stormwater runoff is equal to 3.3 cfs.
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, 303-692-
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. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. The applicant shall show the drainage flow arrows. (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)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: December 11, 2017
Re: USR17-0057 Equus Farms Gas Processing Facility Bill
Barrett
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a an Oil and Gas Support and
Service Facility (Compressor Station Facility) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
This will be an unmanned site with employees visiting the site daily for short periods of
time. Portable toilets and bottled water will be provided which is acceptable.
Environmental Health has no objections to the proposal; however, we recommend that
the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards:
1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal
in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant
to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in
the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility
shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
4. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property
should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations.
5. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and
Emissions Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control
Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
Health Administration
Vital Records
lot: 9/0 304 6410
Fax: 9/0-301-64I2
Public Health &
Clinical Services
cic: 9/0 304 6420
Fax: 910-301-64 16
Environmental Health Communication,
Services Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-6415 Tele: 970-.304-6470
Fax. 970-304-6411 Fox. 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
8 Response
Te le: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6462
Public Health
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. 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.
8. Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide containment
for the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation.
Secondary containment shall be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or
released material. Secondary containment devices shall be inspected at regular
intervals and maintained in good condition. All secondary containment will comply
with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation (COGCC) Commission Rules and/or
the provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations.
9. As applicable, a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available.
10. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
11.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.
12. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
13. 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.
14. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
15. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
16. 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.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: December 7, 2017
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR17-0057 Equus Farms LLC
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 Use by Special Review Permit for a an Oil and
Gas Support and Service Facility (Compressor Station Facility) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is south of Highway 34 and is west of CR 388. Parcel number 104933200003.
Access is from Highway 34.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 77 is a section line right-of-way. 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
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 roads to be used. 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 that physical roadway many not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is NOT maintained by Weld County.
County Road 79 is a section line right-of-way. 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
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 roads to be used. 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 that physical roadway many not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is NOT maintained by Weld County.
County Road 40 is a section line right-of-way. 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
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 roads to be used. 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 that physical roadway many not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is NOT maintained by Weld County.
County Road 42 is a section line right-of-way. 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
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 roads to be used. 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 that physical roadway many not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is NOT maintained by Weld County.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to state highways.
Please contact Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify the access permit or for any
additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highway 34)
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 77 Section Line is shown to have 30 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way
on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of
Public Works)
2. County Road 79 Section Line is shown to have 30 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way
on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of
Public Works
3. County Road 40 Section Line is shown to have 30 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way
on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of
Public Works)
4. County Road 42 Section Line is shown to have 60 feet of unmaintained section line right-of-way
per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-way
on the site plan. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. (Department of
Public Works)
5. Show the approved Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) access(es) on the site plan
and label with the approved access permit number if applicable. (Department of Public Works)
6. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 77 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County
maintained." (Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 79 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County
maintained." (Department of Public Works)
8. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 40 Section Line Right -Of -Way, not County
maintained." (Department of Public Works)
9. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 42 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 offsite 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. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
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