HomeMy WebLinkAbout20173534.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
DATE: August 25, 2017
FROM: Hayley Balzano, E.I., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR17-0036 Thomas
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: Steel Fabrication
This project is west of County Road 49 and is south of County Road 30.
Parcel number: 121326400027
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 completed a Drainage Narrative and Drainage Variance Request that has been
approved. A Water Quality feature is included in this design. This Water Quality Feature will need to be
shown on the USR map with the design volume and a label indicating it as a "Water Quality Feature, No -
Build or Storage Area"
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 and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows. Water
quality features or stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Water Quality Feature, No -Build or
Storage Area" and shall include the calculated volume. (Department of Planning Services -
Engineer)
2. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around
the property. (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)
2. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Planning Services -Engineer)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR17-0036 Thomas
DATE: August 17, 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 Use by Special Review Permit for A Use
Permitted as a Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial
Zone Districts (steel fabrication) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded
subdivision plat or lots part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions
in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
This project is south of CR 30 and is west of CR 49. Parcel number 121326400027.
Access is from CR 30.
ACCESS
An Access Permit application was submitted with the application materials. Public Works will review the
application and provide an access permit and permit number if approved. 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/departmerits/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 30 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.
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 30 was taken on 3/6/2013 which counted 1016 vpd with 68% trucks.
The application states there will be up to 70 roundtrips/day for passenger vehicles, 30 roundtrips/day for 1
1/2 ton trucks, and 4 roundtrips/day for dump trucks for a total of 104 roundtrips/day. The traffic study
estimates only 70 roundtrips/day and does not differentiate between passenger vehicles and truck traffic.
The application materials indicate 100% of the traffic will come from CR 30. Approximately 50% of the
traffic will come from the east and approximately 50% of the traffic will come from the west.
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.
More than 10 round truck trips/day (tandem or semi -trucks) or more than 50 round passenger vehicles trips:
• Access onto gravel roads requires a tracking control device and a minimum of 300 feet of recycled
asphalt or road base.
• Access onto paved roads requires either a tracking control device and 100 feet of asphalt OR 300
feet of asphalt.
*Note: 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 above tracking control can be submitted to Public Works for review
and consideration.
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.weldclov com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eviewlsprusr.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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for offsite improvements at this
location. Road maintenance including, but not limited to dust control, damage repair, specified haul
routes and future traffic triggers for improvements will be included. (Department of Public Works)
B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 30 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)
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 approved tracking control on the site plan. (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)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(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)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Evan Pinkham, Public Works DATE: July 25, 2017
FROM: Clay Kimmi, P.E., Public Works Department
SUBJECT: USR17-0036, DT Bar Welding Service, Inc.
A Use by Special Review permit for a steel fabrication shop.
The Weld County Public Works Engineering Division has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under
the Use by Special Review Standard, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23.
Staff comments made during this phase of the Use by Special Review process may not be all-inclusive, as
other issues may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS:
CR 30 is a collector road, which requires an 80 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -
foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the
Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
The application materials indicate 100% of the traffic will come from CR 30. Approximately 50% of the
traffic will come from the east and approximately 50% of the traffic will come from the west.
The application states there will be up to 70 roundtrips/day for passenger vehicles, 30 roundtrips/day for 1
1/2 ton trucks, and 4 roundtrips/day for dump trucks for a total of 104 roundtrips/day. The traffic study
estimates only 70 roundtrips/day and does not differentiate between passenger vehicles and truck traffic.
The traffic study estimates 9 am peak hour trips and 10 pm peak hour trips. The traffic study and application
materials are not consistent on the number of roundtrips or types of vehicles entering and exiting the site.
Because of the discrepancies between the application and the traffic study it is not possible to determine if
auxiliary lanes are required for this site. Since it cannot be determined if auxiliary lanes are required, it is
recommended that an offsite improvements agreement be required for this site. Triggers to be set out in
the improvements agreement are as follows:
1. A left deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any access with a
projected peak hour left ingress turning volume greater than 10 vph. The design elements for a
left turn lane are the taper length, lane length, and storage length —which in combination make up
the left turn lane.
2. A right deceleration lane with storage length plus taper length is required for any access with a
projected peak hour right ingress turning volume greater than 25 vph. The design elements for
right turn and deceleration lanes are the approach taper, lane length, and storage length —which
in combination make up the right turn lane.
3. A right turn acceleration lane with taper is required for any access with a projected peak hour
right turning volume greater than 50 vph and a single through lane in the direction of the right
turn. The design elements for a right acceleration lane are the transition taper and acceleration
length.
4. A left turn acceleration lane with transition taper may be required if warranted by safety issues. A
left turn acceleration lane is generally not required when the acceleration lane would interfere with
the left turn ingress movements to any other access.
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WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Diana Aungst
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: August 9, 2017
Re: USR17-OO36 Thomas, Steel Fabrication
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific Development Plan
and Use by Special Review Permit for A Use Permitted as a Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or
a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (steel fabrication)
provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots part of a
map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
The application indicates that approximately 70 employees could access the site at full build out.
A portable toilet and bottled water can be used for employees who are on site for 2 consecutive
hours or less and 2 or less full time employees on site. The application indicates that a
commercial well and septic system will be installed prior to occupancy for employees on -site
fulltime. No vehicle washing or fuel storage will be done on site. The application did indicate
that floor drains may be utilized.
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 accordance with
Health Administration
Vital Records
lot: 9/0 304 6410
Fax: 9/0-301-64 I'2
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Icic: 9i0 304 6420
Fax: 9/0-3N-6416
Environmental Health
Services
Tele:970-304-6415
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele: 970-.304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6411 Fox: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
8 Response
Te le: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Public Health
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. 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.
7. Any septic system or holding tank located on the property must comply with
all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to On -site Wastewater
Treatment Systems.
8. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and
sanitary purposes.
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. 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.
12.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State
and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
The Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company
80 South 27th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
PH: 303-659-7373 / FX: 303-659-6077
TO: Weld County
DATE: August 11, 2017
FRICO Project# Referrals Weld County
EMAILED: August 11, 2017
EMAILED TO:
daungst@co.weld.co.us
FAXED/MAILED:
APPLICANT: Dusty & Kerrie Thomas
RE: Two Lot Recorded Exemption
CASE #: USR17-0036
DEAR Ms. Aungst:
I wish to submit the following information regarding the above referenced project.
X The concerns of Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company are in the area of
encroachment to the Right of Way of the canal. FRICO requires a minimum of 25' on
each side of the canal for a maintenance road plus the distance to the toe of the ditch
embankment. The boundaries of the Right of Way must be agreed upon.
X Drainage is another concern that must be addressed as FRICO does not allow any
developed storm flow into our canals. This will apply if any development happens.
Property concerns need to be resolved.
X No construction of any structure can be put on our ROW. No use of any sort
including pedestrian or vehicle on our ROW is approved.
Please send additional information regarding your project so that we may
complete our review and that review criteria can be sent to you, if applicable.
FRICO will require a license agreement
FRICO will require an access permit
X We request to comment again.
The applicant has or X has not completed a Project Review Application and
submitted a deposit for review fees with the Ditch Company. In addition to the above
comments, FRICO's comments are limited to this set of plans.
• FRICO will require a seepage agreement
Please email Scott Edgar, FRICO General Manager or Eve Craven should you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
Scott Edgar
Scott iI farmersres.com
FRICO, General Manager
Eve Craven
EveAfarmersres.com
FRICO, Project Coordinator
SubMil by Emait
Weld County Referral
July 19, 2017
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Dusty & Karrie Thomas Case Number: USR17-0036
Please Reply By: August 16, 2017 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Use Permitted as a
Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone
Districts (steel fabrication) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision
plat or lots part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
Location: Approximately 0.5 mile south of CR 30 and 0.5 mile west of CR 49
Parcel Number: 121326400027-R2579203 Legal: PART SE4 SECTION 26, T3N, R65W LOT C REC
EXEMPT RE -3453 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.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature Date
Agency
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17fh Ave, Greeley, CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-6498 fax
COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
=:epa i er2t of Natural Resources
July 20, 2017
Diana Aungst
Weld County Department of Building and Planning Services
Transmitted via email:
daungst@co.weld.co.us
RE: Dusty L Et Kerrie F Thomas Use by Special Review
Case no. USR17-0036
Part of the SE1 /4, Sec. 26, T3N, R65W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 2
Dear Ms. Aungst,
John W. Hickenlooper
Governor
Robert Randall
Executive Director
Kevin G. Rein, P.E.
Director/State Engineer
This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28-
101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11,
2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory
review of the referral information and provide informal comments. The comments do not
address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this project or the ability of the water
supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In addition, the comments
provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the
issuance of a well permit, or physical availability of water.
The above referenced proposal is for a site specific development plan and use by special
review permit for a use permitted as a use by right, an accessory use, or a use by special
review in the commercial or industrial zone districts (steel fabrication) provided that the
property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots part of a map or plan
filed prior to adoption of any regulation controlling subdivisions in the agricultural zone
district. The proposed source of water to the property is a proposed well. Based on the
submitted information any well used to serve the site would need to be permitted for
commercial use.
The property is currently going through a county exemption process under case no. RECX17-
O1O2. We commented on the recorded exemption by letter dated June 6, 2017.
There are two existing wells that could affect the Applicant's ability to obtain an exempt well
permit on the property. Those wells were constructed under permit nos. 223066 and 223067.
Permit no. 223067 was issued on January 27, 2000 as the only well on a tract of 40 acres
described as the NE1 /4 of the SE1 /4, Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Use of the well is limited to fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside not more than
three (3) single family dwellings, the watering of poultry, domestic animals and livestock on a
farm or ranch and the irrigation of not more than one (1) acre of home gardens and lawns. In
Office of the State Engineer
1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581
www.wate r.state. co. us
Dusty L & Kerrie F Thomas Page 2 of 2
July 20, 2017
order for the Applicant to obtain an exempt well permit in the NE1 /4 of the SE1 /4 of said
Section 26, or claim any portion of such land for an exempt well permit, well 223067 would
need to be re -permitted consistent with the law as it applies to the size of the parcel on
which it is located.
Permit no. 223066 was issued on January 27, 2000 as the only well on a tract of 40 acres
described as the SE1 /4 of the SE1 /4, Section 26, Township 3 North, Range 65 West, 6th P.M.
Use of the well is limited to fire protection, ordinary household purposes inside not more than
three (3) single family dwellings, the watering of poultry, domestic animals and livestock on a
farm or ranch and the irrigation of not more than one (1) acre of home gardens and lawns. In
order for the Applicant to obtain an exempt well permit in the SE1 /4 of the SE1 /4 of said
Section 26, or claim any portion of such land for an exempt well permit, well 223066 would
need to be re -permitted consistent with the law as it applies to the size of the parcel on
which it is located.
According to the referral information the applicant plans to construct a water quality pond on
the property. The applicant should be aware that any proposed detention pond for this
project, must meet the requirements of a "storm water detention and infiltration facility" as
defined in section 37-92-602(8), Colorado Revised Statutes, to be exempt from administration
by this office. The applicant should review review DWR's Administrative Statement Regarding
the Management of Storm Water Detention Facilities and Post-Wildland Fire Facilities in
Colorado, attached, to ensure that the notification, construction and operation of the
proposed structure meets statutory and administrative requirements. The applicant is
encouraged to use Colorado Stormwater Detention and infiltration Facility Notification
Portal, located at https://maperture.digitaldataservices.com/gvh/?viewer=cswdif, to meet
the notification requirements.
The ability of the Applicant to obtain a well permit will be determined at the time that the
well permit application is submitted to this office. If you, or the applicant, have any
questions please contact me at 303-866-3581 x8265.
Sincerely,
J9an Williams, P.E.
Water Resource Engineer
Cc: File for permit nos. 223066 and 223067
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