HomeMy WebLinkAbout20162114.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: 4/13/16
FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Development Engineer
SUBJECT: USR14-0080, Waste Management Buffalo Ridge
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:
Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste Disposal Site and Facility (solids treatment and beneficial reuse
of commercial exploration and production waste and other appropriate non -hazardous waste streams
including cements and other non -hazardous solid waste with free water or liquids, oil water slurries, high
oil content slurries, produced water/flowback from exploration and production wells, and drilling fluids
(muds) and obtain a Certificate of Designation in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is located north of CR 59 and CR 20.
Parcel number 121535000008
Drainage Requirements:
Please contact Department of Planning Services/Engineering Development Review for questions or
assistance for drainage requirements at 970-353-6100.
The proposed project is working under the previous drainage code in where a less than 10%
imperviousness for the entire site allowed the use of water quality control features and not required to use
detention ponds.
A drainage narrative and WQCF was submitted as required at the pre -app meeting and is acceptable
This site is not in a defined Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area which is a more urbanized
area with state mandated, higher water quality requirements
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. 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.
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)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Ben Frissell, Environmental Health Services
Date: April 5, 2016
Re: USR14-0080 Buffalo Ridge Energy Services Facility
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Solid Waste Disposal Site
and Facility (Solids Treatment and Beneficial Reuse of Commercial Exploration and
Production Waste and other appropriate non -hazardous waste streams including
cements and other non -hazardous solid waste with free water or liquids, oil water
slurries, high oil content slurries, produced water/flowback from exploration and
production wells, and drilling fluids (muds) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
The applicant is proposing to permit and install an engineered commercial septic
system. The applicant is unsure the total amount of full-time employees at full -build out,
but has agreed to install and permit the necessary sized septic system to accommodate
the intended load. The facility has provided documentation that it intends to use the
well currently servicing the Buffalo Ridge Landfill, (Well Permit 046346-F) to service the
Buffalo Ridge Energy Services Facility.
An Engineering Design and Operations Plan was submitted and the CDPHE conducted
a "technical review" of the EDOP. The Final EDOP (Version 2) was submitted and
WCDPHE considers this the "approved EDOP".
We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following
conditions be part of any approval:
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
1. An onsite wastewater treatment system is required for the proposed
facility and shall be installed according to the Weld County Onsite
Wastewater Treatment System Regulations. The septic system is
required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer
according to the Weld County Onsite Wastewater Treatment System
Regulations.
Health Administration
Vital Records
Tele: 970-304-6410
Fax: 970-304-6412
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Tele: 970-304-6420
Fax: 970-304-6416
Environmental Health
Services
Tele: 970-304-6415
lax: 970-304-641 1
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Public Health
2. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Underground Injection Control
(UIC) Class V Injection Well permit from the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) for any large -capacity septic system (a septic system with
the capacity to serve 20 or more persons per day). Alternately, the
applicant can provide evidence from the EPA that they are not subject to
the EPA Class V requirements.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit
as development standards:
1. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved Engineering
Design and Operations Plan (EDOP). Modifications to the Engineering
Design and Operations Plan may be required due to deviations from
the approved use at the facility and/or regulatory changes. If such
changes occur, approval of the modification will be required from the
Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Division of the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
2. Operations will not extend past Certificate of Designation boundaries of
the property.
3. The facility shall adhere to the conditions incorporated into the
Certificate of Designation.
4. The facility shall submit evidence to the Weld County Department of
Public Health and Environment, prior to the acceptance of waste, that
financial assurance has been obtained in accordance with CDPHE
regulations pertaining to solid waste sites and facilities.
5. 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.
6. The facility shall receive and manage only those materials that are
described in the approved EDOP and materials approved in
accordance with the Waste Identification Plan included in the EDOP.
7. All wastes received at the facility shall be unloaded on the unloading
pad. The unloading/loading pad leak detection system shall be
constructed and operated in accordance with the approved design. The
unloading pad will be kept in good condition and cleaned at a frequency
that prevents oils and other wastes from building up on the pad.
8. Should recycling or beneficial use activities occur at the facility, the
facility shall operate in accordance with their approved EDOP.
9. 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.
10. 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 facility shall operate in
accordance with the approved EDOP and with Chapter 14, Article 1 of
the Weld County Code, at all times.
11. Fugitive dust shall attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the
property shall comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air
quality regulations.
12.A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in
accordance with the applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be
available on -site.
13. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.)
and Emissions Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air
Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, as applicable.
14.All stormwater, which has come into contact with waste materials on
the site, shall be confined on the site. In the event the storm water is
not adequately controlled on the site, upon written notification from the
WCDPHE or CDPHE, a comprehensive site -wide Stormwater Plan
shall be developed and implemented. The plan must be approved, in
writing by the WCDPHE or CDPHE, prior to implementation.
15. 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 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation (COGCC) Commission
Rule 604 and/or the provisions of the State Underground and Above
Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
16.Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and
prevent discharges in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of
the Water Quality Control Commission, and the Environmental
Protection Agency.
17.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.
Any stained or contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed and
disposed of in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Any
reportable spills will be reported and documented in accordance with all
state and federal regulations and records will be kept onsite for
WCDHPE review upon request.
18. WCDPHE will be notified prior to the closure of the facility. Upon site
closure, the facility will comply with the Closure Plan outlined in the
approved EDOP. Documentation of closure activities will be provided to
WCDPHE.
19.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.
20.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.
21.The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels
allowed in the Industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
22.Analytical waste data and environmental monitoring data shall be made
available to Weld County Department of Health and Environment upon
request. The Weld County Department of Health and Environment
reserves the right to require additional monitoring.
23. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of
State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: April 13, 2016
FROM: Janet Lundquist, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR14-0080 Waste Management
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 Solid Waste
Disposal Site and Facility (solids treatment and beneficial reuse of commercial exploration and production
waste and other appropriate non -hazardous waste streams including cements and other non -hazardous
solid waste with free water or liquids, oil water slurries, high oil content slurries, produced water/flowback
from exploration and production wells, and drilling fluids (muds) and obtain a Certificate of Designation in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
This project is west of and adjacent to CR 59. Parcel number 121535000008, 121535000009,
130502000001, and 130511000002.
Access is from CR 59
Access:
An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP15-00519). The following are the special
requirements and comments:
Parcel 121535000009, 121534000003, 121527000004, & 121526000010. Utilize existing access point on
CR 59 (1 -Industrial) located approx. 5285 ft. North of CR 20.
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.
Roads:
County Road 59 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a
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.
The County Road 59 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 CR 59 was taken on 7/9/14 which counted 742 vpd with 70% trucks.
A Traffic Study was submitted with the application materials and indicated that there will be approximately
424 daily roundtrips. The expected traffic routes are CR 59 to CR 18 to Market St.
The facility meets the warrant for a left deceleration lane from CR 18 onto Market Street.
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.
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 300ft of recycled
asphalt or road base.
• Access onto paved roads requires either a tracking control devise and 100ft of asphalt OR 300ft of
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.
A development standard will be included on the recorded site plan. "The access shall be maintained to
mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages and/or offsite tracking."
Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement:
An Improvements Agreement between the Applicant and the County will be required for this project. Items
may include the approved haul route(s), outline when offsite improvements will be triggered, and include a
maintenance agreement for the haul routes.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
http://www. co.weld. co. us/Departments/Plann incZon i no/Land U seApplicationsAssistance/ApplicationAssist
ance.html
An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required offsite improvements. Collateral is
required to ensure the improvements are made.
Road Maintenance is typically included as a section of the Improvements Agreement when the
County feels that the site activities may impact the County roadways. 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 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 59 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)
2. Show and label the approved access(es) (AP15-00519), and the appropriate turning radii on the
site plan. (Department of Public Works)
3. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan.
4. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 59 Section Line Right of Way, not County
maintained" (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)
Prior to Operation:
A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the offsite roadway improvements are required
prior to operation.
B. A left deceleration lane on CR 18 turning onto Market Street is required prior to operation.
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)
4. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
MEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE_ August 23. 2016
FROM: Janet Lundquist, Public Works
SUBJECT: Buffalo Ridge Energy Services Facility -Traffic Counts
Weld County Public Works has received a Traffic Count Analyses for the Buffalo Ridge site prepared by Matt
Delich. After reviewing the submitted materials and recent County traffic counts I have prepared the following
comments:
The County worked with the applicant and gathered newer traffic counts to evaluate the area and the existing
traffic volumes in the area the traffic counts were taken the 8/4/2016:
The ADT on CR 59 was 612vpd with 50% trucks.
The ADT on CR 18 East of Market was 661 vpd with 50% trucks.
The ADT on CR 18 West of Market was 951 vpd with 25 % trucks.
In advance of this Development Case Public Works staff identified that the intersection was signed incorrectly
with a stop sign stopping the east bound traffic at the intersection of CR 18 & Market St. Public Works will be
removing this sign to correct this error that is out of compliance with the MUTCD. The intersection is most likely
meeting warrants for a left deceleration lane from CR 18 on to Market Street at this time.
However the applicant has indicated that there will be 424 daily roundtrips or 848 daily single trips to the for this
proposed development meaning that the traffic count will raise from 661 vpd to 1,509 vpd and increasing the
truck traffic from 50% trucks to 71% trucks.
The proposed development is triggering the need for the turn lane entirely based upon its own trip generation.
For that reason Public recommends that the applicant solely pay for the roadway improvement entirely instead
utilizing a proportional share in this case. Public Works recommends that the applicant be responsible for the
approved design and construction of a left deceleration lane on CR 18 turning onto Market Street prior to
operation of the new development.
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