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TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services DATE: June 11, 2014
v— pl�JuN_Y � FROM: Wayne Howard, P.E., Development Review Engineer
SUBJECT: USR14-0024, Aka -Wiedeman Compressor Station
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:
An access permit application has been received and submitted to PW for review.
A access easement is required to access the
A right of way permit is required for any work within the County right of way unless the work is related to
the construction of an approved access.
A special transport permit is required for over length, width, height, or weight vehicles. Contact Public
Works.
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto the County Roadway during contruction.
Standard tracking control for accesses onto paved roads includes 300 feet of paved surface or 100 feet of
paved surface with a single cattle guard.
A final drainage report and water quality feature design was submitted and is currently under review.
The traffic narrative states that this is an unmanned site after construction but it does not give information
during construction. A Road Maintenance Agreement between the Applicant and the County will be
required for this project during the site construction. It will detail the requirements of construction traffic
issues and maintenance or repairs to the roadway connected to site construction. Road maintenance
after construction may not be required for this site if traffic impacts are minimal.
The project is Not in a Geohazard Area.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/REQUIREMENTS:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required for the construction phase of the project. Road
maintenance including dust control and/or damage repair will be included.
B. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. Show the approved access on the plat and label with the approved access permit
number (will be provided)
2. The applicant shall indicate specifically on the plat the type of right-of-way/easement
and indicate whether it is dedicated, private, or deeded to provide adequate access
to the parcel.
3. Label the water quality feature on the plat as "Water Quality Feature, No
Build/Storage Area" and label the required volume.
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4. An approved Final Drainage Report shall be submitted and stamped and signed by a
Colorado PE. (One 11"x17" hard copy and an electronic copy (PDF format) is
preferred.)
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. 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.
C. Right of way permit is required for any work within the public right of way unless work
involves construction of an approved access.
D. 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.
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MEMORANDUM
IvELD, TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
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FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health
NT SUBJECT: USR14-0024 Aka Energy Group LLC
DATE: 7/22/2014
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an oil and gas support
and service facility, (compressor station facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
There will not be any full time employees located at the facility. A technician will access
the site once a day for approximately one to two hours.
The following section is from Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department
of Public Health & Environment, Septic Policies.
2.2.K Use of portable toilets and bottled water (revised 5/8/12)
Purpose: To define when portable toilets and commercially bottled water are
allowed.
Policy: Bottled water from a commercial source and portable toilets are allowed
in the following circumstances:
1. Temporary or seasonal uses that are utilized 6 months or less per year
(for example recreational facilities, firework stands, farmers markets )
2. Gravel mines
3. 10 or less customers or visitors per day
and/or one of the following:
4. 2 or less full time (40 hour week) employees located on site
5. 4 or less part time (20 hour week) employees located on site
6. employees or contractors that are on site for less than 2 consecutive
hours a day
Note: 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.
As indicated above, it is the policy of this department that portable toilets are allowed
when employees or contractors are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day. As
personnel will be on site for a short duration, in accordance with Environmental Health
Services policy the use of portable toilets is allowed.
The waste handling plan stipulates that refuse will be contained and removed by Waste
Management. Mesa Environmental will be utilized for liquid waste disposal and
recycling. Procedures for cleanup and disposal of spilled hazardous materials will be
included in the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan (SPCC).
On site dust will be controlled by having the access drive and driving areas within the
fenced boundary graveled.
An Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit may be required.
Noise may be regulated by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. A
noise attenuated building over the engine and compressor and a muffler on the engine
exhaust may be utilized for noise reduction.
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 one month prior to operation:
1. A signed copy of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be
provided to Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County
Department of Public Health & Environment.
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, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The
applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at
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all times.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved "dust abatement
plan", at all times.
5. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. As employees or contractors
are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day 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.
6. 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.
7. The Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be available on
site, at all times.
8. 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,
or with all applicable State noise statutes and/or regulations.
9. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit
from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E),
Water Quality Control Division, as applicable.
10. In accordance with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Rule 604, a
spillage retention berm shall be constructed around the aboveground storage
tanks. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the
volume of the largest tank inside the berm and sufficient freeboard to contain
precipitation. Alternative protective measures may be allowed provided they
comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations.
11.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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T Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
COUNTY (970) 353-6100
Weld County Referral
Date: May 19, 2014
Applicant: Terry Wiedeman, do Aka Energy Group LLC
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas
Support and Service Facility (Compressor Station facility)in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
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Case Number: USR14-0024
Parcel Number: 105729300003-R4728207
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. 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
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