HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160853.tiff MEMORANDUM
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r, I/ Fr --I I TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: 1/15/16
L , FROM: Jen Petrik, P.E., Development Engineer
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SUBJECT: USR15-0076 Solar Array
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:
Roads:
County Road 29 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local
road, which requires 60 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.
The County Road 34 Section Line is estimated 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.
Traffic:
Latest ADT on 29 was taken on 29 which counted 114 vpd with 43% trucks.
No traffic counts are available in the area.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated 1-2 employees who visit the site
1-2 times per year.
Access:
An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP16-0004).
For shared accesses, Public Works strongly recommends that 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 for the recorded exemption but is recommended
to avoid property owner conflicts in the future.
TRACKING CONTROL:
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement:
No improvements agreement will be required as the anticipated traffic is less than 21 round truck trips/day
or 50 round passenger vehicle trips/day. A development standard will be applied to the recorded plan
indicating any impacts to the road must be mitigated by the owner. There shall be no tracking from the site
onto publically maintained roads. The applicant is responsible for mitigation of any damage or offsite
tracking and upgrading and/or maintaining onsite tracking control.
Drainage Requirements:
This project meets stormwater detention pond exception # 14) A parcel greater than 5 gross acres in size
is allowed a onetime exception for a new 2,000 sq ft building or equivalent imperviousness.
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 a 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. County Road 29 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan
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 Planning Services-Engineer)
2. County Road 34 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)
3. Show and label the approved access (AP16-00004), and the appropriate turning radii on the site
plan. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
4. Show and label the section line Right-of-Way as "CR 34 Section Line Right of Way, not County
maintained" (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. Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed
development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
2. The site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or
offsite tracking. (Planning and Engineering)
3. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On-site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
4. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site. (Department of Planning
Services-Engineer)
5. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County.
6. This project is over 5 gross acres in size therefore is allowed 2,000 sqft of 95% imperviousness or
equivalent. This project has used 120 sqft of 95% imperviousness building for the inverter therefore
1880 sqft of 95% imperviousness can be constructed in the future.
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