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SUBJECT: USR14-0050, East Pony Centralized Processing
Facility
Weld County Engineering Development Review has reviewed this proposal. This project falls under the
Use by Special Review Standard, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Staff
comments made during this phase of the Use by Special Review process may not be all-inclusive, as
other issues may arise during the remaining application process. All issues of concern and critical issues
during further review must be resolved with the Public Works Department.
COMMENTS:
CR 104 is a local paved/gravel road and requires a 60-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently
a 60-foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in
the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
The County Road 115 Section Line has 60 feet of unmaintained County line right-of-way. The applicant
shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way and this information shall
be noted on the plat. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way.
The applicant shall complete a Nonexclusive License Agreement for the Upgrade and Maintenance of
Weld County Right-of-Way on CR 115.
Two access applications have been submitted and are under review by PW. One access is shown off CR
104 and the other from CR 115.
A traffic narrative, dated 8/13/14, was submitted by Coppola. Site will have 6 full time employees and
operate 24 hrs, 365 dpy. Short term daily site traffic is estimated at 27 trucks per day for worst case
scenario. Long term traffic is expected to add up to 50 trucks per day for a water unloading facility.
Traffic generated during construction has not been estimated. A Traffic Impact Study can be waived and
a detailed traffic narrative submitted if the applicant agrees to the following triggers:
1. 200 vpd or significant dust as identified by County-Mag-Chloride dust abatement
2. 300 vpd alternative pavement
3. 400 vpd pavement
4. 10 vph during peak hour turning left into the facility-left deceleration lane
5. 25 vph during peak hour turning right into the facility-right deceleration lane
6. 50 vph during peak hour turning right out of the facility-right acceleration lane.
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto the County Roadway. Standard
tracking control for accesses onto gravel roads includes double cattle guards at the access point.
A signed and stamped drainage report, dated 7/2014, was submitted by Tetra Tech. The report is
acceptable as submitted. The engineer shall sign a Certification of Compliance stating the report was
done in accordance with Weld County Code.
If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to the start of
construction.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is 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.
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Improvements/road maintenance agreement: a draft of the agreement will be provided to the applicant
after approval of the application at the bocc hearing. An example agreement is available at:
http://www.co.weld.co.us/departments/planni ngzoninq/land useapplicationsassistance/applicationassistan
ce.html
o An improvements agreement is required for sites with required offsite improvements. Collateral
is required to ensure the improvements are made.
o Road maintenance will be 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.
This area IS NOT in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
This area IS Not in a Geohazard area.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A. An Improvements Agreement and road maintenance agreement is required for the project.
Road maintenance including dust control and damage repair will be included.
B. The applicant shall complete a Nonexclusive License Agreement for the Upgrade and
Maintenance of Weld County Right-of-Way on CR 115, south of CR 104.
C. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. Show the approved access(s) on the plat and label with the approved access permit
number AP14-?.
2. Show and label the standard tracking control on the plat.
3. Label and identify areas of gravel, paving, or recycled concrete/asphalt and identified
parking areas.
4. Indicate the flow of traffic within the facility.
2. 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.
B. Right of way permit is required for any work within the public right of way.
C. Special transport permit is required for any over size or over weight vehicles.
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.
5. The right-of-way or easement shall be graded and drained to provide an all-weather access.
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MEMORANDUM
TEL" �l� TO: KIM OGLE,PLANNING SERVICES
U� a N Y T t FROM: HEATHER BARBARE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
SUBJECT: USR14-0050, EAST PONY EXPRESS CENTALIZED
PROCESSING FACILITY
DATE:SEPTEMBER 29,2014
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for the East Pony Centralized Oil and
Gas Processing Facility to include oil and gas processing, storage of oil and produced water and
fresh water ponds.
— The applicant has submitted evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) and
Emissions Permit application for the Air Pollution Control Division(APCD), Colorado
Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE).
- The applicant has submitted an approved Dust Abatement Plan (attached in the
Application). The Dust Abatement Plan indicates gravel road base will be used on the
access road and water trucks will be utilized to control dust. Environmental Health
Services considers this Dust Abatement Plan to be approved.
The applicant has submitted an Waste Handling Plan (attached in the Application). The
Waste Handling Plan indicates all on-site generated waste will be disposed of off-site at
the landfill and that produced water will be disposed of at a commercial injection well.
The applicant is proposing to install a new commercial septic system and a new water well. The
septic system will require engineer design and Weld County Board of Health approval. The
water well will require a State of Colorado Department of Water Resources permit. The
applicant is proposing to provide bottled water and portable toilets during construction activities.
A Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC)will be required and the plan shall
be available on site at all times.
Environmental Health has no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the
following conditions be part of any approval:
1. Prior to allowing the plat to be recorded:
A. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN)
and Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division,
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Evidence of
such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the APCD that
they are not subject to these requirements.
B. The applicant shall submit written evidence from the Colorado Division of Water
Resources, demonstrating that the well is appropriately permitted for the
commercial use.
C. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the
Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of
Public Health &Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the
following:
1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should
include expected volumes and types of waste generated).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site.
3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed (including the
facility name, address, and phone number).
4) Solids and sediment will accumulate in the storage tanks. The waste handling
plan shall include a detailed plan that describes the method of how those
solids will be removed, including all on-site handling procedures.
5) The waste handling plan shall provide a commitment to notify the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment in writing, in the event
the plan is amended. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment.
2. One month prior to construction activities:
A. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS)
permit from the CDPHE, Water Quality Control Division, to cover stormwater
discharges from construction sites (5 CCR-1002-61). Alternatively, the applicant can
provide evidence from CDPHE that they are not subject to the CDPS requirements.
3. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
B. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility and shall be
installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The
septic system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer
according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development
standards:
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1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities
Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) 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., as amended.
3. 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 "waste
handling plan", at all times.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The
facility shall operate in accordance with the approved "dust abatement plan", at all
times.
5. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the non-
specified Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code.
6. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and
groundwater does not occur. Any contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed,
treated or disposed of in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. A current PE certified and signed copy Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure
Plan shall be available on site, at all times.
10. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees
and patrons of the facility, at all times.
11. Portable toilets are acceptable for employees or contractors on site for less than 2
consecutive hours a day. All other 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 Individual Sewage Disposal Systems.
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12. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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DNR
COLORADO
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Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 821
Denver, CO 80203
September 12, 2014
Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Transmission via email: kogle@co.weld.co.us
Re: Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Application
Wade Castor and Deland Todd Castor c/o Noble Energy and Wattenberg Holding, LLC
Case No. USR14-0050
E '/2 NE 1/4 Section 21, T9N, R59W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 64
Dear Mr. Ogle:
The submitted material does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in 5 30-28-
101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011
memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the
referral information and provide comments. The comments will not address the adequacy of the
water supply plan for this property or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County
regulations or requirements.
The applicant is seeking a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review permit
for an oil and gas centralized processing facility, on a parcel of approximately 80 acres.
Approximately 60 acres of the site will be used by Noble Energy for oil and gas processing equipment,
freshwater ponds, an office, and a communications tower. The site may also contain a temporary
water depot to provide water for hydraulic fracturing of wells in the area. The remaining 20 acres of
the site will be subleased to Wattenberg Holding, LLC for crude oil storage, an office,
shop/warehouse, and a four-bay truck unloading facility.
The site is anticipated to have a total of approximately six employees (five Noble Energy and
one Wattenberg). The proposed water supply for the office buildings is a new commercial well, to
be shared between the operators. It is anticipated that a commercial exempt well permit could be
obtained for the site. This type of well may be used for drinking and sanitary purposes inside an
individual' commercial business, with no irrigation or other outside use allowed. The amount of
water allowed to be withdrawn would be limited to one-third of an acre-foot (108,600 gallons) per
year. This office's final determination regarding if a commercial exempt well permit can be issued
for the site will be made at the time a well permit application is submitted to this office. Bottled
water, portable toilets, and handwashing facilities will be provided for construction workers and
employees until the commercial well is in place.
' As there is more than one company involved, the well permit applicant will need to show that they qualify as
an "individual" commercial business consistent with §37-92-602(1)(c)
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Water to fill the freshwater ponds on site will be piped from a deep aquifer well in the
vicinity, most likely from the Timmerman Ranch. A review of the records available in this office
indicates that well permit nos. 77932-F and 78058-F are located on the Timmerman Ranch property.
Each well may withdraw up to 300 acre-feet of water per year for were issued for stock watering,
industrial, oil and gas development, and irrigation purposes in accordance with the Timbro Ranch
Cattle Company, LLC substitute water supply plan, currently valid through January 31, 2015. The
above-referenced wells, or any other wells proposed to be used as a water supply for industrial/oil
and gas development purposes at this site, must be operated pursuant to a substitute water supply
plan approved by the State Engineer or a court decreed plan for augmentation until/unless a
nontributary determination is obtained for the wells.
Should you or the applicants have any questions regarding this matter, please contact Sarah
Brucker of this office.
Sincerely,
Tracy L. Kosloff, P.E.
Water Resource Engineer
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