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Home My WebLink About20160866.tiff MEMORANDUM • 1 / = TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: 12/07/15 • FROM : Wayne Howard, P. E. , Development Engineer SUBJECT: USR15-0073 Miller HIFI Tank Storage 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: Applicant intends to store frac tanks on site. This project is west of and adjacent to CR 83 and is north of CR 68 Parcel number 079711400005. Access is from CR 83. 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. Entrance gates (if applicable) must be set back a minimum of 100 feet from edge of shoulder to allow a truck with trailer or RV to pull completely off of the roadway and open the gate. In no case shall any vehicle(s) stopped to open a gate be allowed to create a safety issue for roadway users. Roads: County Road 83 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 CR 81 and CR 70 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: No traffic counts are available in the area. The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated during relocation of tanks, 1 skid tank truck could make 8 roundtrips/day or 1 per hour as necessary to move tanks. TRACKING CONTROL: 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. 20 to 50 passenger vehicle round trips/day or less than 4 truck round trips/day: Access onto gravel roads includes 50 ft of road base or recycled asphalt. *Recycled concrete is not allowed in County ROW **Tracking control devices can be double cattle guards or other specialized device *** Tracking control for unmaintained public ROW is required just prior to entering publically maintained roadways. 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: Detention pond waived and a simple drainage narrative: A drainage narrative is required and full drainage report and detention pond waived if the site qualifies for an exception to detention requirements listed below. The drainage narrative must include at the minimum : Update USR narrative to include 1 . Description which exception is being applied for and include supporting documentation. 2. Where the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source 3. Where it flows to as it leaves the property 4. The direction of flow across the property 5. If there have been previous drainage problems with the property Exceptions. 1 . Exceptions to stormwater detention shall not jeopardize the public health , safety, and welfare of public and private property and shall be limited to the following: a. No stormwater detention will be required for sites that meet any of the following conditions. Requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) areas remain applicable. 8) Development of sites where the change of use does not increase the imperviousness of the site. 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 . 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. A complete Drainage Narrative is required and shall include were the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source, where it flows to as it leaves the property, the direction of flow across the property, and if there have been previous drainage problems with the property (Department of Planning Services-Engineer) B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following : 1 . County Road 83 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 81 and CR 70 Section Lines are 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 (APXX-XXXXX), and the appropriate turning radii on the site plan. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer) 4. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. 5. Show and label the section line Right-of-Way as "CR 81 and CR 70 Section Line Right of Way, not County maintained" (Department of Planning Services-Engineer) Prior to Construction: A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on-site construction . (Department of Planning Services-Engineer) Prior to Operation: A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the offsite roadway improvements are required prior to operation . 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) MEMORANDUM OW es Ittti = % r1 To: Chris Gathman , Planner November 10, 2015 From : Bethany Pascoe, Zoning Compliance Officer Subject: USR15-0073 Referral Upon review of my case files and computer, an active Zoning Violation (ZCV15-00072) was noted . This violation was initiated due to the storage of multiple tanks without first completing the necessary Weld County Zoning Permits. This case has been forwarded to the County Attorney's Office and we have initiated legal action ; therefore, an investigation fee is required. Due to records release laws, staff no longer tracks complainant information, but please be aware it is staff's policy to no longer accept staff initiated complaints. This violation was initiated on May 6, 2015. If this application if approved by the Board of County Commissioners the existing violation and court case will be closed . If this application is denied , the tanks shall be removed from the property within 30 (thirty) days of denial or the violation will proceed in court accordingly. SERVICE, TEAMWORK, INTEGRITY, QUALITY . .. 1 I Submit by Email Weld Count`, Referral „.. i868 ..„ _s__ � �) r7jt4 ;f,�i. ,�� 1.4.I TA, . I, Ir I iii) r fl!iII 1 1 tawny-- 1 November 10, 2015 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant Miller HFI, LLC Case Number: USR15-0073 Please Reply By: December 8, 2015 Planner. Chris Gathman Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Mineral resource development facilities including an Oil and Gas Support and Service facility (storage of frac tanks) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 83 and north of and adjacent to County Road 70. Parcel Number: 079711400005-R6780250 Legal: S2 SECTION 11 , T6N, R62W of the fith 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. My 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. Ill 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 ar-c Date /Wi1 /o&/ C l Agency a/6C-1) Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave. Greeley. Co. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304.6498 fax Location : S2 SECTION 11 , T6N , R62W 74 77 77 63 .f:iP '10- • 1 J 63 52 W_-''` \ 6 i. q 63 74 63 '' 47 .1 441 t H I. 74 63 . Air . 63 " 4,I 1. • . • sec, ) e- froj1/4\ i 1 Ailk N.. • . -. . I '°s: r 84 . r • icc- 74 L j `-* 1 741 ; if 72 N 0 0. 125 0.25 0.5 Miles West Greeley Conservation District • (970) 356-8097 Case# Applicant: Below is a list of the soils and their limitations according to the USDA, Weld County Soil Survey. Map Shallow Dwel ings Dwellings with Small Septic Tank Prime Farm Symbol Soil Name Soil Texture Excavations without basements Commercial Absorption Land (if Additional Comments 6 Ascalon Sandy Loam Slight Slight No 47 Olney Fine Sandy Loam Slight Slight Slight Slight Slight Yes 52 Otero Sandy Loam Slight Slight Slight i.iouer<:utu Slight No 63 Terry Fine Sandy Loam Severe Severe Moderate Severe No 74 Vona Loamy Sands Slight Slight , Slight fModerateislight No The West Greeley Conservation District that the applicant does an on site soils test prior to any construction. For a more complete soils description consult the Weld County Soil Survey or contact our office at (970) 356-8097. If you or the applicant have any questions please feel free to call our office. Ifs WESTGREELEY , lc ir ' 'el 46t ..e„ •� ` . 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