HomeMy WebLinkAbout20174038.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
DATE: October 9, 2017
FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR17-0045 Kutcher
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: Runway and Hanger
This project is west of County Road 65 and is south of and adjacent to County Road 74.
Parcel number: 079905100020
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 provided a Drainage Narrative stating that the site meets exception 1.a.14 for sites
greater than 5 gross acres in size being allowed a one-time exception for the addition of a 2000 square foot
structure or equivalent imperviousness. The applicant is proposing a grass runway and the addition of a
2000 square foot hanger.
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)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR17-0045 Kutcher
DATE: October 9, 2017
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 a Special Review Permit for an airport/airstrip in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District
This project is south of and adjacent to CR 74 and is west of CR 65. Parcel number 079905100020.
Access is from CR 74.
ACCESS
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.weldoov.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/.
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.
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.
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.
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 74 was taken on 8/14/2013 which counted 370 vpd with 45% trucks.
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. 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 future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
2. Show and label the approved access(es) (APXX-XXXXX), and the appropriate turning radii (60')
on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
3. 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)
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)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Dianna Aungst
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: October 2, 2017
Re: USR17-0045 Kutcher Airport
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for an airport/airstrip in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District.
The application indicated that there will be no employees associated with the
airport/airstrip. The use is for the property owner only. The proposed hanger will not
have any utilities. Water and sewer will be accessed via the property owner's onsite
residence (residential well and septic system SP -1600242).
If the septic system will be used by those associated with the airport, the system must
be evaluated by an engineer to determine if the system can handle the additional load.
Additionally, if the well will be used it may need to be reclassified to a commercial well.
A letter from the Division of Water Resources may be required.
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, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris,
and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall operate in
Health Administration
Vital Records
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Public Health &
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Environmental Health
Services
Tele:970-304-6415
Fax. 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
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Fox: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
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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 facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels
allowed in the Commercial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided
for employees, at all times. For employees or contractors on site for
less than 2 consecutive hours a day, and 2 or less full time employees
on site, 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.
9. 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.
10. If fuel is stored onsite, 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 provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
11. If fuel is stored onsite in quantities that require a Spill Prevention,
Control and Countermeasure Plan, it shall be prepared in accordance
with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, and shall be
available on site.
12.Any airplane, vehicle or equipment washing shall adhere to "Low Risk
Discharge Guidance: Discharges From Surface Cosmetic Power
Washing Operations To Land July 2010" as provided by the State.
13. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations
of State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
January 1I, 201K
Mr. [)ennie Kutcher
11608CR74
Galeton, Colorado 80622
Lear Mr. Kutcher:
Airspace Case No. 20 16-ANM- 1629-NRA
Denver Airports District Office
26805 East 68th Ave., Suite 224
Denver, CO 80249-6361
(303) 342-1250
An airspace analysis has been completed for the proposed private use Galeton Airport, Galeton,
Colorado. at the location as submitted on Form 7480-1. Based on this study, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) has no objection.
Operations should be conducted in accordance with the communications requirements and restrictions of
the overlying class of airspace. We recommend that a clear 20:1 approach slope he established and
maintained.
Please check the performance capabilities of the aircraft you intend to operate at your airport to ensure
you have adequate runway length. All users of the airport should be briefed on operating conditions at
the airport.
This determination does not mean FAA approval or disapproval of the physical development involved in
the proposal. It is a determination with respect to the safe and efficient use of airspace by aircraft and
with respect to the safety of persons and property on the ground. This determination does not relieve the
proponent of responsibility for compliance with any local law. ordinance or regulations, or state or other
Federal regulations.
In making this determination, the FAA has considered matters such as the effect the proposal would have
on the existing or planned traffic patterns of neighboring airports, the effects it would have on the
existing airspace structure and projected program of the FAA, the effects it would have on the safety of
persons and property on the ground, and the effects that existing or proposed man-made objects (on file
with the FAA) and known natural objects within the affected area would have on the proposal.
The FAA cannot prevent the construction of structures near an airport. The airport environs can only be
protected through such means as local zoning ordinances or acquisition of property rights. It is up to you,
as the owner, to provide for this protection.
No evaluation oldie environmental aspects of the proposal was made in reaching this determination.
Therefore, this determination is not to be construed as approval of -the proposal from an environmental
standpoint under Public Law 91-190 (National Environmental Policy Act of 1969).
In order to avoid placing any unfair restrictions on users of the navigable airspace, if your facility does
not become operational by January 31, 2018, this determination will expire unless you request a
time extension.
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When the airport becomes operational, please complete and return the enclosed Airport Master Record
form to this office (address above), The Airport Master Record officially notifies the FAA that your
facility' has been activated. When the processing of the Airport Master Record form is completed, your
landing area will have a site number and a permanent location identifier. This determination was based
on the location/information you provided on the 7460-1 form and location maps. If there are changes to
your proposal since you filed the FAA Form 7480-1 (location, coordinates, magnetic bearing of runways,
etc.), a new aeronautical review may be required.
The airport master record must be returned for the FAA to consider your airport activated.
If in the future you wish to open the airport to public use, a new airspace determination will he required.
If the facility changes names, changes ownership, closes, if there is a change in the owner's address or
other substantial changes, please notify the FAA, NFDC on Form 5010-2. The FAA might solicit
information updates on your airport, and if the solicitation is not responded to, your airport could he
considered an inactive facility. Please keep .our canine! information c'W'i'ent.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. If you have any questions, please contact me at (303)
342-1251.
Sincerely.
Marsha I Infer
Program Specialist
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