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TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
DATE: August 28, 2018GOu.Nr�
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR18-0061 Cody,Badger, Buffalo XTR Midstream
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 an Oil and
Gas Support and Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to receive produced water, oil and gas along
with a compressor station facility) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
This project is south of and adjacent to CR 6 and is west of and adjacent to CR 15.
Parcel number 146930000046.
Access is from CR 6.
ACCESS
An outdated incomplete Access Permit application was submitted with the application materials. Public
Works has reviewed the submitted materials and provides a recommendation for access locations based
on County code and safety criteria in accordance with the Weld County Engineering and Construction
Criteria. The proposed request of two new access points does not meet the code requirements for no "net
increase." AP17-00520 was issued December of 2017 based on the information that only one access point
(with two addresses) would be needed. Questions concerning access requirements can be directed to
Public Works access permit division.
Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County
maintained roadways. We strongly encourage you to discuss your access with Public Works prior to laying
out your site plan to ensure the approved accesses are compatible with your layout.
For new accesses and/or change of use of an existing access, the fee and photos are required (photo
looking left and right along roadway from the access point and looking in to and out of the access point).
These photos are used to evaluate the safety of the access location. Access permit instructions and
application can be found at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public_works/permits/. Chapter 6,
Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria offer access design
guidance, which can be accessed at: https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/engineering/.
Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.4.1 of the Weld County Code, an access approach that is gated shall be
designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled
way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface
be less than 35 feet.
For shared accesses, Public Works strongly recommends the property owner establish an access road
maintenance agreement so future owners of the properties will be aware of their requirements for shared
maintenance of the access road. This is not a requirement, but is recommended to avoid property owner
conflicts in the future.
ROADS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
County Road 6 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map(Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall
delineate on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road.
If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld
County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future
right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
County Road 15 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 and the physical location of the road. If the right-
of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-
way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County.
Per Chapter 12, Article 4, Section 12-4-30.B, a Weld County Right-of-Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any
County rights-of-way or easement. Right-of-Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/d epartments/publicworks/perm its/.
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 6 counted 2768 vpd with 31% trucks.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that there will be approximately 7
daily roundtrips.
TRACKING CONTROL POLICY
Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.10.1, traffic volumes to the proposed facility may require the installation of
a tracking control device and/or a minimum of four inches of compacted recycled asphalt or aggregate road
base. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. Temporary
Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of
construction activities. Recycled concrete is not allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control devices
can be double cattle guards or rip rap (6"washed rock). Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-
way is required just prior to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to
the tracking control requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and consideration.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works may require an Improvements Agreement for one or all the following reasons:
• Off-Site Public Improvements
• Road Maintenance Agreement
• Construction Maintenance Agreement
• Access Improvements Agreement
An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required off-site improvements per Chapter 12,
Article 5, Section 12-5-60. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are completed, and
maintained.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/sprusr.pdf. It will detail the approved haul route(s), outline when off-site improvements will be
triggered, and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Possible mitigations included in the
road maintenance agreement may include but are not limited to:dust control, specified haul routes,damage
repairs, and future improvement triggers.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within a Non-Urbanizing Drainage Area:
Non-Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require detention of runoff from the 1-hour, 100-year, storm falling
on the developed site and release of the detained water at the historic runoff rate of the 1-hour, 10-year
storm falling on the undeveloped site for NON-URBANIZING areas.
Detention Pond summarized in a Drainage Report:
A drainage report and detention pond design shall be completed by a Colorado Licensed Professional
Engineer and adhere to the drainage related sections of the Weld County Code. The drainage report must
include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by the PE which can be found on the engineering
website. General drainage report checklist is available on the engineering website. More complete
checklists are available upon request.
MS4
This site is not in a defined Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4)area which is a more urbanized
area with state mandated, higher water quality requirements
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. (Department of Public Works)
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Public Works)
C. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 15 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. County Road 6 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
3. Show and label the approved access locations, approved access width and the appropriate turning
radii (60')on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s)
prior to construction. (Department of Public Works)
4. Show and label the entrance gate if applicable.An access approach that is gated shall be designed
so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely clear the traveled
way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled
surface be less than 35 feet. (Department of Public Works)
5. The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows.
Stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Stormwater Detention, No-Build or Storage Area" and
shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Public Works)
6. The applicant shall show the drainage flow arrows. (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. The Improvements Agreement for this site shall be reviewed on an annual basis, including possible
updates (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)
1:•'17-) I.. WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
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Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: September 4, 2018
Re: USR18-0061 XTR Midstream Central Gathering Facility
and Centralized E&P Facility
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas Support and
Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to receive produced water, oil and gas along
with a compressor station facility) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District.
According to the application there will be up to 5 fulltime employees during the daytime
shift and 2 fulltime employees during the nighttime shift. The applicant is proposing
using a non-potable water source with a water service (maybe bottled water) for
drinking water. An Onsite Wastewater Treatment System is also being proposed. A
permanent adequate drinking water source is required per EH policy.
The applicant has indicated that the facility will be considered a Centralized E&P Waste
Management Facility. However, under this designation the facility is only allowed to
accept waste generated by the operator.
Based on the Noise Modeling Report submitted as part of the application it appears the
facility can comply with the residential noise standard under the Colorado Revised
Statutes.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
conditions that must be met prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
1. An onsite wastewater treatment system is required for the proposed facility and
shall be installed according to the Weld County Onsite Wastewater Treatment
System Regulations. The septic system is required to be designed by a
Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System Regulations.
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2. Documentation showing the facility has a permanent, adequate water supply for
drinking and sanitary purposes.
3. Documentation showing the facility has an approved Design and Operations plan
approved by the COGCC.
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. The facility shall comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC) regulations pertaining to Centralized E&P Waste Management
Facilities. Only E&P wastes, generated by the operator, are allowed to be
recycled at the facility.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and
Emissions Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control
Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
7. 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.
8. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems. A
permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes.
9. 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.
10.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.
11.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.
12.As applicable, a Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available.
13.The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil
and groundwater does not occur.
14.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.
15.The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit
from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water
Quality Control Division, as applicable.
16.Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent
discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality
Control Commission, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
17.The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
18.The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State issued permit.
19.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.
20.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
July 30, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Elevation Midstream,LLC Case Number: USR18-0061
Please Reply By, August 27, 2018 Planner: Chris Gathman
Project:A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas
Support and Service Facility (Central Gathering Facility to receive produced water, oil and gas along
with a compressor station facility) in the A(Agrlcultural)Zone District.
Location: South of and adjacent to County Road 6 and West of and adjacent to County Road 15,
Parcel Number: 146939000046-R0027093 Legal: PART NE4 SECTION 30, T1N, R67W LOT B REC
EXEMPT RE-1306 of the 6th P.M„ Weld County, Colorado.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
ElWe have reviewed the request and find!bat ft does/does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and fled no conflicts with oar interests.
See attached letter.
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November 2, 2018
Weld County, Department of Planning Services
Attn: Chris Gathman
1555 N. 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: USR18.0061, Badger Central Gathering Facility
1st Review -Referral
Dear Mr. Gathman:
On October 9, 2018, the City & County of Broomfield received your referral for an application for the Badger Central
Gathering Facility and Buffalo Compressor Station. The subject facility is located in Weld County at the southwest
corner of County Road 15 and County Road 6. This site is approximately 1.5 miles from Broomfield's boundary at
County Road 11. We appreciate an opportunity to review the proposed use by special review.
The information provided indicates expected traffic for the site of approximately six round trips per day for passenger
cars and one round trip per day for semi-truck/trailers. The proposed onsite improvements are detailed on the site
development plan and include perimeter landscaping and fencing to screen and buffer surrounding properties from
the intended use. It is understood the applicant will meet with surrounding neighbors after the improvements are in
place to have further discussions regarding whether additional landscaping or site improvements need to be made at
that time.
As indicated in the materials provided, most sound emitting equipment will be placed in enclosed sound buffering
structures and earth berms are proposed to further buffer sound impacts on surrounding properties. In reviewing the
sound study, Broomfield staff recognizes sound from the facility is expected to be below 40 dBA under all three
scenarios (unmitigated, mitigated with earth berms, and mitigated with earth berms and sound wall) before reaching
the City and County of Broomfield.
Based on the above and our review of the provided documents, Broomfield staff does not have comments at this
time. We appreciate the opportunity to review the proposed application.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 303-438-6399 or at a jertar,zeltil z h oon! ield.at•ri.
Sincerely, _
Anna Bertanze'ttt—
Planning Director
CC: Tami Yellico, Director of Strategic Initiatives
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