HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181504.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
DATE: April 2, 2018
FROM: Hayley Balzano, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR18-0018 DCP Northstar
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: Gas Compressor Site
This project is south of and adjacent to CR 74 and is west of and adjacent to CR 47.
Parcel number 080302000066.
Access is from CR 47.
ACCESS
The access to the site is proposed on County Road 47 approximately 1390 feet south of County Road 74.
The proposed access does not meet spacing criteria so the permit is not completed. The applicant and
owner shall work with Public Works to complete the access permitting process.
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 74 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) arterial road, which requires 140 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 47 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) arterial road, which requires 140 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.
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 47 counted 382 vpd with 37% trucks.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that after construction, there will
be approximately 1-2 daily passenger vehicle roundtrips and 1 semi -truck trips weekly. During construction
there will be 20-50 passenger vehicle round trips daily and 1-2 semi -truck trips.
TRACKING CONTROL POLICY
The site will be required to have tracking control for the construction portion of the project.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works may require an Improvements Agreement for one or all the following reasons:
• 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.weldclov com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Publie/020Works/DevelopmentR
eviewlsprusr.pdf. It will detail the approved haul route(s), outline when off -site improvements will be
triggered, and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Possible mitigations included in the
road maintenance agreement may include but are not limited to: dust control, specified haul routes, damage
repairs, and future improvement triggers.
Drainage Requirements:
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area:
Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require detention of runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling
on the developed site and release of the detained water at the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year
storm falling on the undeveloped site for NON -URBANIZING areas.
Detention Pond summarized in a Drainage Report:
The applicant's engineer has submitted a preliminary drainage report. A Final Drainage Report is required
prior to recording the USR map. The Final Drainage Report shall be completed, signed, and stamped by a
Colorado Licensed Professional Engineer.
Grading Permit
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications
are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may
be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral
and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted
depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering
representative from the Public Works for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off -site improvements at this
location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified
haul routes. The Agreement shall include provisions addressing engineering requirements, submission
of collateral, and testing and approval of completed improvements. The Agreement shall require the
construction of the following capital improvements. (Department of Public Works)
1. Future off -site improvements to be completed
a. Design and construct a left deceleration/turn lane on CR 74 whenever traffic exceeds
10 vehicles per hour (VPH) turning left into the Property for an average daily peak
hour.
b. Design and construct a right deceleration/turn lane on CR 74 whenever traffic
exceeds 25 VPH turning right into the Property for an average daily peak hour.
c. Design and construct a right acceleration lane on CR 74 whenever traffic exceeds 50
VPH turning right out of the Property for an average daily peak hour.
d. Design and construct a left acceleration lane on CR 74 whenever such a lane would
be a benefit to the safety and operation of the roadway. The County, in its sole
discretion, shall determine if a left acceleration lane is required.
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Public Works)
C. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 74 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as an arterial road which requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. County Road 47 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as an arterial road which requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
3. Show and label the approved access locations, approved access width and the appropriate turning
radii (60') on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s)
prior to construction. (Department of Public Works)
4. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be designed
so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled
way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled
surface be less than 35 feet. (Department of Public Works)
5. If applicable, show and label a 30ft minimum access and utility easement to provide legal access
to the parcel on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
6. The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows.
Stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and
shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (Department of Public Works)
Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Department of Public Works)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
2. The access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
3. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
4. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Department of Public Works)
5. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Improvements
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
6. Maintenance of the right-of-way will not be the responsibility of Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
7. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
8. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Public Works)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Kim Ogle
From:
Date:
Re:
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
March 30, 2018
USR18-0017 DCP Northstar Compressor Station
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development
Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service (Two (2 gas compressors
associated with gas processing or which compress gas to enter a pipeline for transport
to market) and one (1) one hundred foot in height communications tower in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District (NORTHSTAR COMPRESSOR STATION)
There will be no permanent employees on the site. Portable toilets and bottle water are
proposed once construction has been completed, 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
Health Administration
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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. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in
accordance with product labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an
impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
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 Rule 604 and/or the provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
9. Process wastewater (such as floor drain wastes) shall be captured in a watertight
vault and hauled off for proper disposal. Records of installation, maintenance,
and proper disposal shall be retained.
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
Residential 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, if applicable.
14.A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance
with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available on site or
as applicable.
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.
17. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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