HomeMy WebLinkAbout20152789.tiff DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone (970) 353-6100 x3540 Fax (970) 304-6498
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (MINING OPERATION) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # 1$ CASE # ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
To be completed by APPLICANT is accordance with procedural guide requirements:
1 . I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission concerning a
proposed gravel (gravel, coal, borrow pit, etc.) mining operation for the following described
unincorporated area of Weld County:
Legal Description See Attached _ , Section 34 , Township 11 North, Range 58 West
Flood Plain: N/A Zone District: AG , Total Acreage: 32.2 , Overlay District: N/A
Geological Hazard: N/A , Airport Overlay District: N/A
2. Surface owner(s) of area of land described
Name: Harms Ranch, LLC. Address: 52715 WCR 136 Phone: (970)590-1431
Name: Address: Pine Bluffs Wy Phone: 82082
3. Owner(s) of mineral rights or substance to be mined
Name: Harms Ranch, LLC Address: 52715 WCR 136 Phone: (970)590-1431
Name: Address: Pine Bluffs Wy Phone: 82082
4. Applicant's name: Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc. Email Address lonny@pbgravel.com
Address: 600 Parsons St. Pine Bluffs, Wyoming 82082 Phone: (307)245-3676
5. Identify any prior permits for mining held by applicant or affiliated person:
110 Permit for the Harms Pit. Permits held in Wyoming and Nebraska for various other pits as well.
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with
or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee
owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee
owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included
indicating that the signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation.)94/4046L, ch/a/c41142 i 944-Vt Az/ 6.-riki-LICE)
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Pine Bluffs GravelInc.
PO Box 609 — Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Legal Description of the Harms Pit follows:
A tract of land in Section 34, Township 11N, Range 58W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at a point from which the east quarter corner of said Section 34 bears N.78degrees 03' 18"E., a distance of 1239.4 feet
(which considering the east line of the SE ' of section 34 bears N.02degrees 45'40".E.); thence S.00degrees00'00"E., a distance of
1304.89 feet; thence N.90degrees00'00"W., a distance of 1000.00 feet; thence N.00degrees00'00"E., a distance of 655.91 feet; thence
N.87degrees56'50"W., a distance of 3219.32 feet to the west line of Section 34; thence N.03degrees44'38"E., along said line, a
distance of 30.01 feet: thence S.87 degrees56'50"E., a distance of 3217.36 feet: thence N.00degrees00'00"E., a distance of 618.96
feet; thence N.90degrees00'00"E., a distance of 1000.00 feet to the point of beginning. Containing 32.2 acres, more or less and
subject to easements, covenants and restrictions of record.
600 Parsons St LOCATIONS -- 1234 South Glendo Highway
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 Glendo, WY 82213
Phone - 307-245-3676 Phone — 307-735-4005
Fax - 307-245-3748 Fax — 307-735-4030
QUESTIONNAIRE
1. A detailed description of the method of mining operation. The description shall include:
A. The types and numbers of structures that will be erected (built) on site including
operation and processing equipment to be employed.
The Harms Pit is a construction materials extraction operation that currently is permitted to
disturb 32.2 with DRMS. It was previously a 110 permit that Pine Bluffs Gravel and
Excavating Inc. is in the process of changing to a 112 permit with Weld County. Mining
equipment that will be employed in the gravel extraction process include dozers, pay
loaders and excavators with a three to six cubic yard bucket, crusher, screen plant and
conveyors to transport aggregate. There will be no structures built on this property. The
only other buildings will be two portable outhouses.
B. The number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees.
The shifts will be from dawn to dusk five days a week but the Harms Pit will have the ability
to be operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Primarily there will be one shift a day
with four employees on site.
C. Whether the operation will involve a wet or dry pit.
This will be a dry pit.
D. County roads and bridges to be utilized, along with site entrance/exit points.
The two county roads that will see the most use in the Harms Pit operations will be Weld
County Road 124 and Weld County Road 127 which is where the entry and exit points will be
for the Harms Pit.
E. The size of the area and stages to be worked at any one time.
The size of the pit area being mined at any one time will be approximately 560 feet long by
350 feet wide. The mining operation will move east approximately 3.5 acres in 2015 and
2016. Then moving north in 2017, 2018 and 2019 another 3.3 acres. In 2020 thru 2022 it
will again move north approximately 3.3 acres. In 2023 thru 2024 it will another 3.3 acres
north finishing with the northward progression. In 2025 it will start up south of where it is
currently and move 3.3 acres southward in 2025, 2026 and 2027. In 2028, 2029 and 2030 it
will progress another 3.3 acres south; finishing in 2031 with another 3.3 acres. The
attached map shows the progression of each phase.
F. A time table giving the periods of time and number of phases to be worked, which will be
required for the various phases of the operation.
Years of Mining Progression Acres
2015, 2016 3.5
2017, 2018, 2019 3.3
2020, 2021, 2022 3.3
2023, 2024 3.3
2025, 2026, 2027 3.3
2028, 2029, 2030 3.3
2031 3.3
Reclamation will take place ending in 2031 or the being of 2032 usually 30 to 60 days after
mining is complete and will run around 3 days per acre to complete.
G. The depth and thickness of the mineral deposit to be mined and the thickness of the
overburden to be removed.
The depth of the mineral deposit to be mined is 20 feet. The thickness of the overburden to
be removed is 6 to 12 inches.
H. The proposed use of reclaimed lands and an explanation of the reclamation process.
The proposed post mining use of this land is grazing rangeland. After the mined deposit is
removed, the mining equipment will be removed from the area before the reclamation
commences. The overburden material will then be moved into the mined area followed up
by compaction of fill and grading the areas to finish grade. It will take about %2 day per acre
to conduct any straw mulching, fertilization and seeding. If we are within the Nov 1 to May
1 time frame, we will proceed to seed grass immediately as the final phase of the
restoration process. We will use all available existing topsoil to reclaim the mine site. The
existing topsoil is from 6 to 12 inches in depth, so the reclaimed mine site will be some
fraction of the existing because of the 3:1 side slopes creating more surface area than at
present. The topsoil will be spread with scrapers, bladed to grade with a motor grader, and
then chiseled or disked to prepare the seed bed before drilling the seed . The date of
seeding will comply with the Nov 1 to May 1 seeding period recommended by the NRCS.
The grasses included in seed mix are as follows per NRCS recommendation : Prairie
Sandreed, Sand Bluestem, Switchgrass, Blue Grama, Needleand thread, Sun Sedge. The
grass will be seeded 0.5 inches deep using a grass drill between May and November of the
year following the termination of the production at the gravel pit. We will spread dry
fertilizer before seeding using the USDA DRCS recommended application rate of 40 pounds
of nitrogen and 40 pounds phosphorous applied per acre of reclaimed land . The
revegetation will only include drilling the above grass seed mix. There will be no trees,
shrubs, or other plants planted in the reclaimed area. We plan to replace the mined areas
with any available topsoil that is removed before the mining process. We are predicting
topsoil depth of 6 to 12 inches, quickly transitioning to sand. Any noxious weeds
encountered during the mining or reclamation process will be sprayed to prevent any
infestation. The mulch that will be used will be straw. The crimping method is with a
coulter machine and the rate of application will be one ton of straw per acre. There are no
ponds, streams, roads or buildings that will be affected during reclamation. There will be no
waste rock to deal with as it will be crushed in the production of road base. Furthermore,
there are no underground mines, open ditches, sediment control facilities (except the silt
fence removed from base of stripped topsoil), building or other features not previously
discussed.
I. The source of technical advice in that type of reclamation for open cut mining land.
The source Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc. uses the National Resource Conservation
Services.
2. A statement which explains how the proposal is consistent with the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan .
Weld County is a Right to Farm county. Our proposed gravel mine enlargement will allow us to
continue to serve the needs of the farmers in the area thru the government road projects which
promote better roadways allowing continued accessibility on well maintained roads for farmers
and their families to their fields and homes. By having a centrally located gravel pit in this
vicinity it allows a cost effective way to maintain roadways for the oil fields as well as individual
farmers and ranchers which in turn helps support agriculture in Weld County and is consistent
with Weld County's Comprehensive Plan.
3. A statement which explains how the proposal is consistent with the intent of the district in
which the use is located.
This proposal is consistent with the intent of the district by supporting agriculture through
improved roadways and harvesting the natural resources that Colorado has to offer, allowing
Weld County residents to prosper and in the end returning the land to the grazing rangeland it
originally was.
4. If applicable, a statement which explains what efforts have been made, in the location
decision for the proposed use, to conserve productive agricultural land in the agricultural zone
district.
The location of the Harms Pit was chosen initially because of it's abundance of gravel located
underneath the surface. On the outskirts of the pit it was and still is a grazing rangeland for
cattle. In this respect the gravel mine is coexisting still with agricultural use while producing
gravel to benefit roads in this area which in turns benefits all farmers and ranchers in this
agricultural zone district.
5. A statement which explains there is adequate provision for the protection of the health,
safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the County.
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc.'s first concern is the protection of the health, safety and
welfare of the neighborhood . With this in mind as you enter the access road we have a 75 foot
setback to the gates so that if a truck would need to pull off the road to open a gate they would
have ample room to exit the road . Also there is an 80 foot radius at the entrance giving trucks
coming and going enough room to negotiate the turn onto Weld County Road 127 without
endangering others. The pit is set back from the Weld County Road 127 far enough that noise is
not an issue for residence passing by. The dust abatement program includes using water trucks
to control dust when needed as well as a speed limit to control how fast trucks are entering
Weld County Road 127. Crushed concrete along the access point roadway to the pit also allows
trucks not to track any debris onto the roadway as Weld County Road 127 is considered a
collector road.
6. A statement describing the existing surrounding land uses and explaining how the proposal
will be compatible.
Lands immediately surrounding the Harms Pit are currently used in dryland cropland, oil field
drilling locations, wind farms and grazing rangeland. The gravel from Harms Pit will help to
effectively maintain the roadways in this vicinity of Weld County as well as be used around the
wind towers and on oilfield locations as well as their roads. It will allow farmers and ranchers a
central affordable point in which to purchase gravel for their driveways and building projects.
7. A statement describing the existing land use.
Currently on this location is the Harms Pit which supplied gravel to farmers and ranchers in this
area as well as oil field locations, wind towers and government road projects. The Harms Pit was
run under a 110 permit. Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc. is in the process of changing the
110 permit into a 112 permit. Approval has been given for the 112 permit from DRMS under the
permit #M-2013-018, Revision No. CN-1.
8. Describe, in detail, the following:
A. How many people (employees, visitors, buyers, etc.) will use this site?
Four pit employees would use this site daily. Occasionally there will be a mechanic or
supervisor on this location. Four truck drivers would also be going thru this location daily.
B. What are the hours of operation?
Dawn to dusk, five days a week will be a normal week's work schedule. This pit will have the
ability to operate 24 hours a day seven days a week.
C. What type and how many animals, if any, will be on this site?
The Harms Ranch 'IC has the ability to run commercial cows on the outskirts of the pit but
have not yet chosen to do this. The most they would run in this pasture would be 100 head .
D. What kind (type, size, weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often?
Four trucks with 25 ton bottom dump trailers up to six times a day on a peak useage day
would be using this facility as well as two standard size pickup trucks twice a day on a
normal work day and sometimes coming in and out more than twice on any given day for
short maintenance trips.
E. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
New Raymer Fire District is the district the Harms Pit is in and would provide fire protection.
F. What is the water source on the property? (Commercial well or water district).
There will be no water on site. Attached is a permit for the water well we will be using for
dust abatement, permit if 69175-F in the name of Leonard and Janyce Harms. All potable
water will be brought into the employees in plastic bottles of which the waste will be
removed nightly in company vehicles.
G. What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed).
The existing method of dealing with sewage and disposal of the sewage is port-o-let
services supplied by Centennial Septic Services, P.O. Box 445, Carpenter, Wyoming 82054.
The phone number for Centennial Septic Services is (307)632-2019.
H. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
No storage or warehousing is proposed. All items to be used will be brought in and taken
home at night. This will be a portable location.
I. Explain where storage and /or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
There will be no storage on this site as all items will be brought in daily. Overburden will be
the only thing that is stockpiled on the location and it will be off to the side of the road.
Currently to the south of the pit location running parallel to the pit.
J. Explain the proposed landscaping/screening for the site. The landscaping shall be
separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
There will be no landscaping or screening during the productive phase of this pit. The pit is
located in rural Weld County 6/10 of a mile off the gravel road and down in a pit There is
limited visual evidence for the work being done that would need a screen. Landscaping will
occur after the production phase is finished and will not include any trees or brush but will
include grass being replanted and the ground be sloped to a natural state for this area.
K. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping
is schedule to begin. Timetable.
This site has already been in production so there is no time delay for construction of the
existing site. Mining can begin immediately upon approval of the Weld County 112 Permit.
Landscaping will begin after production is complete in late 2031 or early 2032.
L. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Once the equipment is removed from the site the overburden material will then be moved
into the mined area, compaction of fill and grading the areas to finish grade. It will take
about 1/2 day per acre to conduct any straw mulching, fertilization and seeding. If we are
within the Nov 1 to May 1 timeframe, we will proceed to seed grass immediately as the final
phase of the restoration process. We will use all available existing topsoil to reclaim the
mine site. The existing topsoil is from 6 to 12 inches in depth, so the reclaimed mine site
will be some fraction of the existing because of the 3 : 1 side slopes creating more surface
area than at present. The topsoil will be spread with scrapers, bladed to grade with a motor
grader and then chiseled or disked to prepare the seed bed before drilling the seed. The
date of seeding will comply with the Nov. 1 to May 1 seeding period recommended by the
NRCS. The grass will be seeded 0.5 inches deep using a grass drill between May and
November of the year following the termination of the production at the gravel pit. We will
spread dry fertilizer before seeding using the USDA NRCS recommended application rate of
40 pounds of nitrogen and 40 pounds of phosphorous applied per acre of reclaimed land.
There will be no trees, shrubs or any other plants planted in the reclaimed area. We plan to
replace the mined areas with any available topsoil that is removed before the mining
process. We are predicting topsoil depth of 6 to 12 inches, quickly transitioning to sand.
Any noxious weeds encountered in the mining or reclamation process will be spread to
prevent any noxious weed infestation. The mulch that will be used will be straw. The
crimping method is with a coulter machine and the rate of application will be one ton of
straw per acre.
M. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
If stormwater runoff is intercepted and is not diverted or captured in priority, it will be
released to the stream system or infiltrate into the ground within 72 hours.
N. Method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris, junk and other wastes
associated with the proposed use.
Any waste, junk or debris associated with the daily use of this property will be carried out
every evening by the supervisor that is on site in his company vehicle.
0. A statement delineating the need for the proposed use.
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc. has served Weld County and nearby counties
through the Harms Pit for several years; improving roads for residents as well as by
purchasing mining materials at business in Weld County. Gravel from Harms Pit has
supplied oilfield locations, county roads, wind tower roads, farmers and ranchers in the
county. We respectfully request that you would allow us to continue serving the people
of Weld County by allowing a cost effective way, with a centrally located pit, to maintain
roadways and gravel projects for residents as well as business in this part of the county.
9. A statement which explains the Use by Special Review area is not located in a flood plain,
geologic hazard and Weld County airport overlay district area: or that the application
complies with Chapter 23, Article V, overlay district Regulations as outlined in the Weld
County Code.
The Harms Pit does not fall into the boundaries of the Regional Urbanization Areas
Overlay District whose borders are along the I-25 corridor and the other can be found
along the 1-76 corridor in southeast Weld County. Boundaries are Weld County Road 1
on the west, Weld County Road 15 on the east, Weld County Road 32 on the north and
Weld County Road 20 on the south. It also does not fall into the Weld County Airport
overlay district area . It is not located in a flood plain or a geological hazard and it
complies with Chapter 23, Article V in the Weld County Code.
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Pine Bluffs Grave
Excavating,
PO Box 609 - Pine Bluffs , WY 82082
August 3, 2015
Weld County Deparment of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating Inc.
Harms Pit USR1S-0031
Colorado Division of Water Resources Reply
Dear Mr. Cashman,
Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating Inc. has read the comments from the Colorado Division of Water Resources and in reply we want to
restate that no ground water will be exposed during mining operations. In addition any storm water runoff intercepted by Pine Bluffs
Gravel & Excavating Inc. that is not diverted or captured in priority will infiltrate into the ground or be released to the stream system
within 72 hours; or otherwise a substitute water supply plan or augmentation plan approved by water court will be implemented.
Sincerely,
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Samantha Beck
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc.
600 Parsons St -- LOCATIONS - 1234 South Glenda Highway
Pine Bluffs WY 82082 Glenda WY 82213
Phone - 307-245-3676 Phone - 307-735-4005
Fax - 307-245-3748 Fax - 307-735-4030
Pine Bluf
fs GravelInc.
PO Box 609 - Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
August 3, 2015
Weld County Deparment of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating Inc.
Harms Pit USR15-0031
West Greeley Conservation District Reply
Dear Mr. Gathman,
Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating Inc. has read the comments from the West Greeley Conservation District and in reply we agree to do
a site soil test prior to any construction of buildings on this location. Currently there are no plans to construct buildings of any sort on
this property. If there are any further questions of comments please feel free to contact Lonny Graves or Samantha Beck at (307)245-
3676
Sincerely,
c"'"
Samantha Beck
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc.
600 Parsons St - LOCATIONS ~ 1234 South Glenda Highway
Pine Bluffs WY 82082 Glendo, WY 82213
Phone 307-245-3676 Phone - 307-735-4005
Fax - 307 245-3748 Fax - 307-735-4030
WASTE HANDLING PLAN
All garbage waste that is brought into the Harms Pit area will be taken out nightly by the
supervisor on site in a company vehicle. Including plastic bottles, food wrappers, paper products as well
as food left overs and other debris.
The existing and continuing method of dealing with sewage and disposal of sewage is port-o-let
services supplied by Centennial Septic Services, P.O. Box 445, Carpenter, Wyoming 82054. The phone
number for Centennial Septic Services is (307)632-2019.
Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating, Inc.
PO Box 609 — Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
March 11 , 2015
Chris Gathman
1555 N 17`h Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
RE: Traffic Narrative for Harms Pit
Weld County, CO
Chris:
This is an evaluation of site traffic related to the purposed 112 Harms Pit Permit in Weld County. The site is located on the east side
of Weld County Road 127, south of Weld County Road 124. The site will be used by Pine Bluffs Gravel to mine gravel for road
projects as well as oil field locations. Specific traffic items are identified and discussed in the following sections of this traffic
narrative.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Pine Bluffs Gravel will mine gravel to benefit road projects as well as oil field locations and residents and will be hauled by truck to
various roads and locations in the Weld County area. Site activity will primarily occur from dawn to dusk; however, the site will have
the ability to be operational 24 hours each day.
SITE TRAFFIC
The Harms Pit will operate daily during hours from dawn to dusk with the ability to operate 24 hours per day, seven days per week. It
will have up to four employees working on-site with one shift per day.
Truck traffic is estimated at up to 25 trucks per day at the peak and is expected to arrive and depart during daylight hours. Truck
arrivals and departures will occur randomly during business hours and are estimated at 1-2 per hour.
Employee and miscellaneous site vehicles will typically be pickup trucks and will typically be 2 vehicles per day. Employee trips will
arrive and depart at the beginning and end of the work shift with miscellaneous trips anticipated over the typical eight hour work day.
In total, up to 27 vehicles per day are expected to visit the Harms Pit site per day.
Site access will be provided by Weld County Road 127. Site distance at the access intersection was reviewed. It was determined that
more than adequate sight distance exist for a 55 MPH speed limit based on the County's determination that 55 MPH is the legal speed
on any roadway not having a posted speed limit.
All vehicles arriving at and departing the site are expected to use Weld County Road 127. This is currently a gravel road and is
considered a collector road. County traffic counts indicate that Weld County Road 127, between Weld County Road 118 and Weld
County Road 124 currently serves 125 vehicles per day (vpd), as of December 20, 2014. With peak times being 6 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.
Truck traffic accounts for 55% of the total traffic on this road. Based on current traffic demands and the available roadway system, it
is estimated that site traffic will be equally distributed north and south both coming into and exiting the Harms Pit.
Site traffic is presented below for the beginning and end of the work day.
600 Parsons St LOCATIONS -- 1234 South Glendo Highway
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082 Glendo, WY 82213
Phone - 307-245-3676 Phone — 307-735-4005
Fax - 307-245-3748 Fax -- 307-735-4030
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IMPROVEMENTS
Improvements needed with the Harms Pit were determined using Weld County numerical warrants for
dust abatement and turn lanes.
County dust abatement triggers for various daily traffic levels are stated below
• More than 200 vpd require treatment with mag-chloride
• More than 300 vpd requires an alternative pavement as accepted by Public Works
• More than 400 vpd requires pavement
With the Harms Pit, daily traffic on Weld County Road 127 will increase up to 27 vehicles per day both
north and south on Weld County Road 127. Based on a comparison of future traffic daily traffic with
Harms Pit fully operational and Weld County surface treatment criteria, it was determined that existing
conditions are acceptable and no surface treatment is needed on county roads. It should also be noted
that daily traffic on the access road will be below the threshold requiring treatment with mag-chioride.
Site related turn lane needs were assessed using the Weld County turn lane warrants show below:
• More than 10 peak hour vehicles turning left into the facility warrants a left turn deceleration
lane
• More than 25 peak hour vehicles turning right into the facility warrants a right turn deceleration
lane
• More than 50 peak hour vehicles turning right out of the facility warrants a right turn
acceleration lane
Site traffic at the access intersection with Weld County Road 127 was compared to County turn lane
warrants. That evaluation determined that Harms Pit will not warrant any turn lane improvements.
The Harms Pit also has an 80 foot turning radius at the access point proceeding into a 75 foot setback to
the gates onto the 24 foot wide entry road into the facility, allowing room for a full semi truck to pull off
the road. All traffic will flow to the right and circle in a counterclockwise direction around the pit itself.
The speed limit of 10 MPH will be strictly enforced for the safety of all involved.
In summary, the above documented investigations indicate that Harms Pit can be served by the existing
roadway system . Furthermore, it can be stated that this development is viable from a traffic
perspective.
I trust this traffic narrative will meet your current needs. Please give us a call if you have an further
questions or need further assistance.
Sincerely,
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Samantha Beck
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc.
From: Samm Beck
To: Chris Gathman ; Lauren Light; samm@pbgravel.com
Subject: Harms Pit Application PRE14-0006
Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2015 2:57: 11 PM
Attachments: image2015-05-27- 131408.pdf
Chris and Lauren,
In regards to the Harms Pit application . Attached is the information on our existing
APEN as well as the notice from the state on our equipment APEN . Additionally to
answer your other question . There will be a double walled fuel tank with
approximately 1000 gallons of fuel on site. It will be surrounded by a burm . Any
spillage would immediately be excavated up and put into containers and removed
from location . There will be no lubricate stored at this facility. It will be brought in
daily on the work trucks. I hope this will answer your questions. Please feel free to
contact me with any additional questions.
Have a Wonderful Afternoon !
Samantha Beck
Pine Bluffs Gravel and Excavating Inc.
(307)245-3676
Forwarded Message
Date: Wed, 27 May 2015 13 : 14 : 11 -0600
From : brenda@pbgravel .com
To: samm@pbgravel . com
Dust Abatement Plan
Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavation, Inc., will provide dust abatement for the proposed mining operation. A
water truck will be used to treat the on-site areas (haul roads, aggregate processing area, etc) in order
to suppress dust. A water truck and/or sprinklers will be used to control dust in circulation areas and
material handling/stockpile areas. Vehicle speeds will be reduced on-site and posted at 10 mph on the
access road into the pit and 10 mph within the pit. All loaded trucks will be required to tarp/cover loads
when entering or exiting the pit to aid in dust suppression.
On a daily basis prior to starting up plant operations all haul roads, processing area, circulation areas,
and stockpiles will be inspected to determine if wetting the surfaces are needed. If the roads and
stockpiles are dry where dust could be generated they will be wetted using a water truck. Areas that
cannot be reached with the water truck will be wetted with sprinklers. The same areas will be inspected
again at mid-day to determine if wetting the areas is needed. If at any time during the day the mining
operations begin to generate dust that is leaving the site, Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating will have the
water truck on stand-by such that an area can be wetted immediately.
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Phone (303) 692-2000 Denver, Colorado 80230-6928 Colorado Department
Located in Glendale, Colorado (303) 692-3090 of Public Health
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us and Environment
August 16, 2013
Doug Keller
Pine Bluffs Gravel & Excavating Inc.
PO Box 609
Pine Bluffs, WY 82082
Re: Permit #13WE2302F
Dear Applicant:
The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division has received and logged in your construction permit application for the
Harms Pit, in Weld County. Your application has been assigned the construction permit number 13WE2302F and is now
ready for initial review.
If you should have any questions concerning the status of your permit application, please contact me at 303.692.3143.
When calling, please reference the permit number listed above. You can also research the status of your application
online at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/ap/ss/sspcpt.html.
The next step in processing your construction permit application is to determine if all of the information we need is
contained within your application. If so, we will begin our preliminary engineering analysis. If any information is missing,
however, we will contact you in the near future to obtain the needed material.
State law requires that the Division determine the completeness of an application within 60 days of receipt. If you do not
hear from the Division by 08/13/2013, you can assume that your application is complete.
Sincerely,
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Andy Gruel
Construction Permit Unit
Samm Beck
From: Ryder - CDPHE, Doug < doug.ryder@state.co.us>
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 9:41 AM
To: Samm Beck
Subject: Re: Explaination and paperwork to cancel permits
Attachments: Cancellation Request Form - Rev 01-13.doc
Hi Samm,
Regrets, I must have gotten distracted or I would have sent the cancellation request last week. I have attached it
now.
These permits ( 13PO2586, 13PO2587 and 13PO2588) were required to be permitted last year, as at that time
we had a state regulation stipulating that any emission source that was subject to a Federal regulation needed to
get a Colorado permit when it was located in the state. This was true even if the equipment was being operated
below the emission threshold for the pollutant(s) it was emitting. In February of this year the Colorado
regulations were revised so that this provision was removed.
Long and short, the equipment still has to comply with the Federal regulations (the screen and conveyor when
operated in conjunction with a crusher subject to NSPS OOO, the engine still has to comply with NSPS IIII.)
However, permits are not required for this equipment any longer because their emissions were calculated to be
below the reporting thresholds (see permit condition #6 in each permit.)
As such, it is not now necessary to keep these permits, however, I suggest keeping information related to the
equipment in the event you have to show compliance with the Federal regulations.
Please let me know if you wish to discuss the Federal regulations in more detail. I am happy to do that; I just
did not want to complicate this email explanation more that I thought was necessary.
d
Doug Ryder
Final Approval and Self Certification Coordinator
Air Pollution Control Division
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
4300 Cherry Creek Drive, South
APCD/SS/B- 1
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 692-3189
Fax: (303) 782-0278
Email: doug.ryder@state.co.us
On Mon, May 5, 2014 at 2:24 PM, Samm Beck <sammapbgravel.com> wrote:
Doug,
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Hello