HomeMy WebLinkAbout20142948.tiff MEMORANDUM
1L 8 ° TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services DATE: July 28, 2014
FROM: Donald Carroll, Engineering Administrator
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Public Works Department
Va Co h T YCi SUBJECT: USR14-0035, Rural Land Co. Inc.
(Speer Plant)
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:
CR 38 is a local 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.
Section Line: CR 37 (NO right-of-way)
REQUIREMENTS:
Site Plan:
Vehicle tracking control pad will be installed and maintained through the life of the site to
prevent tracking of debris on to CR 38. Double cattle guards at the access point will be required
on your property, not in the County right-of-way.
Access Permit Application Form:
The applicant has supplied this form as a part of the tracking pad, double cattle guards across
both lanes of the entrance. Pictures at the proposed entrance have been supplied as a part of
the application. Our Traffic Engineer will evaluate the Access Permit Application and
accompanying documents. The fee is $75.00 (small commercial) for your new access permit.
Show the approved access on the plat and label it with the approved access permit number
(AP#).
Noxious Weeds:
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 Section 15-1-180 of the Weld County Code.
Traffic Narrative:
Upon completion, the site will operate as an unmanned facility. Two to three ( 2-3) pick-up
trucks will visit the site on a daily basis. A tractor-trailer will come to the site three times a week.
Drainage Report:
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The applicant submitted a Drainage Narrative from Flatirons Surveying & Engineering. Our
Drainage Engineer will verify your water quality area volume and emergency spillway. Contact
Jennifer Petrik, PE, 970-356-4000, ext.3552 with questions or for assistance.
Grading Permit: If more than one acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be
required prior to the start of construction.
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MEMORANDUM
tiTEL TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
U2-.Il— \ FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health
G o U N T?( SUBJECT: USR14-0035 Aka Energy Group LLC
DATE: 9/24/2014
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an oil and gas support
and service facility, (Natural Gas & Condensate Separator facility and Compressor
facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
There will not be any full time employees located at the facility. Personnel will access
the site two to three times a day.
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 used engine oil disposal.
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. The
compressors and coolers will be electric driven and new compressors will be installed in
a building. Mufflers may also be utilized.
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:
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. The facility shall be
operated in accordance with the approved "noise abatement plan", at all times.
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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Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
COUNTY (970) 353-6100
Weld County Referral
Date: July 8, 2014
Applicant: Rural Land Co Inc., 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 (Natural Gas & Condensate Separator facility and Compressor facility) in
the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
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Case Number: USR14-0035
Parcel Number: 105531000022-R4371586
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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