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Home My WebLink About20142859.tiff MEMORANDUM TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: July 15, 2014 COUNTY FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Development Review Engineer SUBJECT: USR14-0031, Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline The Weld County Public Works Department 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. COMMENTS: Parcel # - Not available Access improvements are required and shall include 60ft radii to accommodate turning trucks and double cattle guards across the accesses to prevent the tracking of mud onto the County maintained gravel roadway. Traffic statement indicates approx. 120 trucks/day will use site and then reduce to approx. 50 trucks/day during Phase 2. All trucks are anticipated to use CR 119 to CR 110. The gate must be set back 75 feet from future right-of-way to allow a truck or RV and trailer to pull completely off of the roadway and open the gate after the future road widening. A right of way permit is required for any work within the County right of way. A special transport permit is required for over length, width, height, or weight vehicles. Contact Public Works. An Access Permit is required and has been submitted to PW. Permit is still pending. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto the public roadways. Standard tracking control for accesses onto gravel roads includes double cattle guards at the access point. Standard tracking control for accesses onto paved roads includes either 300 feet of pavement onsite OR 100 feet of pavement plus double cattle guards. Alternatives such as recycled AC, recycled concrete, or gravel may be considered with lighter traffic impact projects. 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/Pla n n i ngZon i ng/Land UseApplicationsAssista nce/Appl icationAssist ance.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. A drainage narrative and water quality feature design is required and full Drainage Report and detention pond waived because the stormwater drainage impacts of the project will be insignificant. o Narrative: The applicant shall provide a short description of the historic stormwater flows across the property and how their application will affect those flows. The description shall include but not be limited to: C:\Users\tjuanicorena\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.lE5\WUB91 FC4\USR14- 0031%20Tallgrass%20Pony%2028%20Day/o20ReferraI%20Eng[1].docx 1. where the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source 2. where it flows to as it leaves the property 3. the direction of flow across the property 4. if there have been previous drainage problems with the property 5. The overall site imperviousness o Water Quality Feature Design: A Water Quality Feature is required onsite downstream of the business activities such as parking, buildings, storage areas etc... The area can be an existing low point or excavated area that will capture the stormwater and contaminants prior to flowing offsite. Methodology for sizing is outlined in Volume 3, Section 3.3.0 of the Urban Storm Drainage Criteria manual. The web site address is as follows www.udfcd.orq. Please contact Planning Development Review Engineer for questions or sizing assistance 970-353-6100. The applicants will be required to maintain historic drainage flows and run-off amounts on the property. A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre by the planning department. 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. This site is Not in a Geologic Hazard Area. A water quality design was submitted. Label the water quality feature on the plat as "Water Quality Feature, No Build/Storage Area" and label the required volume. An Improvements Agreement between the Applicant and the County will be required for this project. It will detail the approved haul route(s), any onsite and offsite requirements, and a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Road maintenance after construction is not required for this site due to the minimal traffic stated in the application (1 pickup truck/day). CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: Prior to recording the plat: A. An Improvements Agreement and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for this site. Road maintenance including dust control, damage repair, and triggers for improvements will be included. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: A. County Road 119 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a gravel local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build out. 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 future right-of- way. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it shall be dedicated. This road is maintained by Weld County. B. Show the approved access(es) on the plat and label with the approved access permit number(will be provided) 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. C:\Users\tjuanicorena\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.lE5\WUB91 FC4\USR14- 0031%20Tallgrass%20Pony%2028%20Day%20ReferraI%20Eng[1].docx DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 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. C:\Users\tjuanicorena\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Temporary Internet Files\Low\Content.lE5\WUB91 FC4\USR14- 0031%20Tallgrass%20Pony%2028%20Day%20ReferraI%20Eng[1].docx MEMORANDUM TEL �I L TO: CHRIS GATHMAN, PLANNING SERVICES U� a N Y t FROM: HEATHER BARBARE, ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUBJECT: USR14-0031, TALLGRASS PONY EXPRESS PIPELINE INC DATE:JULY 15, 2014 Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for the UET Pawnee Crude Terminal with a pipeline injection/crude oil tank storage facility. ▪ The applicant has submitted an approved Dust Abatement Plan (Exhibit R in Application). ▪ The applicant has submitted an approved Noise Abatement Plan Narrative (Exhibit R in Application). ▪ The applicant has submitted an approved Waste Handling Plan (Exhibit S in Application). 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. 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 Health and Environment. 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. 2. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy: A. 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: 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. 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 current PE certified and signed copy Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be available on site, at all times. 2 9. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. 10. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes. 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. 12. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 3 • Department of Planning Services 1555 N 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80631 COUNTY (970) 353-6100 Weld County Referral Date: June 26, 2014 Applicant: Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline Inc. and UET Midstream LLC Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility(Crude Oil Tank farm and crude oil truck unloading truck facility)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. Case Number: USR14-0031 Parcel Number: 046902400012-R6786050/046902100014-R6786342 After reviewing the application and documents submitted the Building Department has the following comments: A building and electrical permit will be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code, for any new structures ,additions or renovation to any structures. A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of engineered plans. A Code Analysis prepared by a design professional, licensed bin the Ste of Colorado shall be submitted with permit application. MSDS sheets for all materials stored shall be submitted with building permit applications. Buildings and structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Building Code; 2012 International Mechanical Code; 2012 International Plumbing Code:; 2012 International Fuel Gas Code; 2006 International Energy Code; 2011 National Electrical Code; 2009 ANSI 117.1 Accessibility Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. RESOLUTION #35 Factory Built Nonresidential Structured CRS 24-32-3305 Every Factory-Built Nonresidential Structure manufactured after the effective date of these regulations that is manufactured, sold, or offered for sale in this state must display an insignia issued by the Division of Housing certifying that the unit is constructed in compliance with the standards adopted in schedule "B" which is incorporated herein and made a part of these Rules and Regulations by reference, and all other requirements set forth by this resolution. A Fire District Notification letter shall be submitted to the Fire District with jurisdiction for review and comments and submitted with Commercial Permit application to Weld County. All building permit requirements can be found on the Weld County web- site.www.co.weld.co.us/Building Inspection/Commercial Permits Frank Piacentino Department of Building Inspection Submit by Email 18b1 Weld County Referral 1 ti 14n-,-( , , ,,,; Ty - --,____, June 12, 2014 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant: Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline Inc. and Case Number USR14-0031 UET Midstream LLC Please Reply By: July 10, 2014 Planner: Chris Gathman Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Crude Oil Tank farm and crude oil truck unloading truck facility) in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 119 and 1/4 mile south of County Road 110. Parcel Number 046902400012-R6786050 Legal: E2SE4 SECTION 2, T9N, R59W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Parcel Number 046902100014-R6786342 Legal: S2NE4 SECTION 2, T9N, R59W of the 6th P.M., Weld County. Colorado. The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. MI We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because: ~= We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. IS See attached letter. Signatures `;-� ��.► Date `�� - / 7 AgencYWE - SERVATIBN DISTRICT Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave. Greeley. CO. 80631 (970) 353-6100 ext.3540 (970) 304-6498 fax West Greeley Conservation District (970) 356-8097 Case# USR14-0031 Applicant: Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline Inc, & UET Midstream , LLC Planner: Chris Gathman Below is a list of the soils and their limitations according to the USDA, Weld County Soil Survey. Dwellings Small Septic Tank Prime Farm Map Soil Name Soil Texture Shallow without Dwellings with Commercial Absorption Land (if Additional Comments Symbol Excavations basements basements Buildings Fields irrigated; 20 Cascajo Gravelly Sandy Loam Severe Severe Severe No 30 Keith Loam Slight Severe Slight Yes 31 Kim-Mit. Complex Slight Yes 45 Olney Fine Sandy Loam Severe , Slight Slight i Slight No • The West Greeley Conservation District recommends that the applicant does an on site soils test prior to any construction. For a more complete soils description consult the Weld County Soil Survey or contact our office at (970) 356-8097. If you or the applicant have any questions please feel free to call our office. ONSERVATION 1 Produced by the West Greeley Conservation District applicant : Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline & UET Midstream L Case # : USR1 3 - 003 1 Location : E2SE4 of 2 -9 - 59 & S2NE4 of 2 -9 - 59 20 45 31 30 N 0 0.075 0. 15 0 Miles I\� Hello