HomeMy WebLinkAbout20150893.tiff MEMORANDUM
ITTO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services DATE: 2/20/15
�� J FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Development Review Engineer
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SUBJECT: MUSR14-0033, Plain Marketing
RR Spur near Keenesburg
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:
Transloading facility for RR and Oil and Gas. This expands the site from previously approved USR12-
0075
Parcel 130317000009
This project is located on CR 398 east of CR 63
Roads:
County Road 398 is a paved roadway and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as
a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build-out. The applicant shall verify and
delineate on the plat the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
Traffic counts on CR 398 taken 9/25/14 recorded 260 vpd w/42%trucks.
Traffic:
Applicant states that the traffic will not change from the previously approved USR12-0075.
Access:
An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP15-00053).
Other PW Permits:
A Right-of-Way Use Permit is required for any work in the Weld County Right-of-Way. Contact Weld
County Public Works at 970-304-6496 ext. 3764.
A Transport Permit is required for any oversize and/or over weight vehicles. Contact Weld County Public
Works at 970-304-6496 ext. 3764.
General Site Plan Requirements: i.e (IA, RMA, City Town Agreement, etc..., offsite auxiliary lanes)
-Improvements Agreement:
The original USR12-0075 has an existing IA 2013-1885.
-Geologic hazard Area:
This area IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
-Floodplain:
This area IS NOT in a Floodplain.
Drainage Study:
A drainage letter dated December 23, 2014 was received from Baseline Engineering which addresses
required changes to the existing storm water facilities previously approved to accommodate the proposed
site changes. This is acceptable to Engineering. Label the water quality feature on the plat as "Water
Quality Feature, No Build/Storage Area" and label the required volume.
The applicants will be required to maintain historic drainage flows and run-off amounts on the property.
Grading Permit:
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact the Planning
Department for more information.
An grading permit application has been submitted and is under review.
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.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Prior to recording the plat:
A. The applicant shall attempt to address the requests of the Town of Keenesburg as stated in
their referrals.
The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
A. County Road 398 is a paved roadway and is designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build-out.
The applicant shall verify and delineate on the plat the existing right-of-way and the
documents creating the right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of
future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
B. Show the approved access(es) on the plat and label with the approved access permit
number (AP15-00053).
C. Show the accepted water quality feature on the map with volume and label as WATER
QUALITY FEATURE, NO-BUILD OR STORAGE AREA.
Prior to Construction:
A. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to
the start of construction. Contact the Planning Department for application information.
Prior to Operation:
NA
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE PLAT)
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.
2. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site.
3. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
4. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on County roads. On-site parking shall be utilized.
MEMORANDUM
J TO: KIM OGLE, PLANNING SERVICES
U� G N T T'� FROM: HEATHER BARBARE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SUBJECT: MUSR14-0033, PLAINS TAMPA RAIL
DATE: FEBUARY 18, 2015
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for amendment to USR12-
0075, Plains All American Pipeline Tampa Rail Crude Oil Loading Facility, to allow for
four additional 150,000 bbl crude oil storage tanks, add railroad tracks and switches,
add up to eight buildings/conex boxes, expansion of the loading rack, and additional
storage of general equipment (such as spare parts).
The applicant is not proposing to change the number of employees onsite. Records
provided indicate the site is served by an existing septic system (SP-1300169) and has
a commercial small capacity well permit (#290142) for employee/sanitary use.
We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following
conditions be part of any approval.
We recommend that the following requirement be incorporated into the permit as a
condition that must be met within six months of operation of the additional tankage.
1. The applicant shall amend the existing Emission Permit for the modification in the
operation if the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
determines that such a modification represents a significant change in emissions
or production.
2. A PE certified and signed copy of the Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance with the applicable provisions of
40 CFR, Part 112 shall be provided to Environmental Health Services Division of
the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment.
We recommend USR12-0075 Development Standards 3 through 19 remain
incorporated into the permit with the following changes:
1. USR12-0075 development standard 16 should be changed to: "Sewage
disposal for the facility shall be by septic system. Any septic system located on
the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code,
pertaining to On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems."
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