HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160969.tiff MEMORANDUM
— It • TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services DATE: 12/01/15
FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Development Engineer
COUNTY.
I• SUBJECT: USR15-0071 Sterling Oil and Gas
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 InformationlLocation:
Project description
This project is east of CR 83 and south of CR 86 Parcel number 071501000009.
Access is from CR 86.
Access:
An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP15-00432).
Show and label a 30 ft minimum access easement to provide adequate access to the parcel or proof
through a surface agreement to provide legal access.
ROADS:
CR 86 ROW and county maintenance ends approximately 1/2 mile west of the site. The applicant shall
provide evidence of access within T07N,R62W, Section 1 showing legal access from the end of CR 86,
east to the entrance if they intend to use the existing roadway to the site.
Traffic:
No traffic counts are available in the area.
A traffic narrative was submitted with the application materials and indicated that there will be
approximately 1 daily roundtrips.
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.
Less than 20 passenger vehicle round trips/day, no upfront tracking control requirements.
*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.
A development standard will be included on the recorded site plan. "The site shall be maintained to
mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or offsite tracking."
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:
The latest drainage code is available on the Department of Planning Services-Engineer website.
http.//www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/PlanningZoning/Engineering.html . Please contact Department of
Planning Services/Engineering Development Review for questions or assistance 970-353-6100.
Detention pond waived and a simple drainage narrative:
A drainage narrative was submitted with calculations that clarified the site meets an exemption from
stormwater detention number 1.a.
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.
10) NON-URBANIZING areas where the total project stormwater runoff of less
than, or equal to, 10 cfs for the 1-hour, 100-year, storm event.
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. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 86 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. A portion of this roadway is road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Planning
Services-Engineer)
2. County Road 86 Section Line is shown to have 30 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(es) (AP15-00432), and the appropriate turning radii on the
site plan. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
4. Show and label a 30ft minimum access and utility easement to provide legal access to the parcel
on the site plan or the applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all of
the owners of the property crossed by the access. The access shall be for ingress and egress
and shall be referenced on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception
number. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
5. Show and label the section line Right-of-Way as "CR 86 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. Weld County iTesspprisibl the maintenance of pnsi a drainage related features. (Department
of Plannin @rvi es-Engin cer.n d`}- need/tee
6. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not
be the responsibility of Weld County.
MEMORANDUM
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G0 U N T Y�� FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health
SUBJECT: USR15-0071, White c/o Sterling Energy
DATE: November 30, 2015
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development, oil
and gas support and service facility, five (5) compressors in the A (agricultural) zone
district.
There will be no permanent employees on the site. According to the application one
employee may visit the site on a daily basis. The applicant is not proposing sanitary
amenities on the property.
The applicant will be required to comply with Air Pollution Control Division (APCD)
regulations and requirements.
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. 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.
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 comply with the Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) permit
requirements as stipulated by the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
6. 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.
7. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in
accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). All
chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
8. A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance
with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available on site.
9. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Light Industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
10.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.
11.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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