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Home My WebLink AboutBOXELDER SANITATION DISTRICT, LAGOON SYSTEM EXPANSION - SITE PLAN ADVISORY REVIEW - 23-95 - REPORTS - RECOMMENDATION/REPORT W/ATTACHMENTS�E�iiLBED PROPERTY EXISTING PROPERTY LINE TRANSFER /SC'X a' i � I i s � TRANSFER EX1S T ING CH-ORINE 1 CC TACT PUMP STATION REVISE PIPING REVISE CL2/S02FEED NEW CONTACT / BASI N &JTFAU LNE rolvapv, mp IT coo* LEGEND EXISTING S'(STE :M PROPOSED SYSTEM r FIGURE NO. 7 EXPANDED LAGOON SYSTEM The Engimering Comp.a, a Boxelder Sanitation Dist. 1***Pt 0. Box 1518 2217 Airway Avenue If 3 Foit'Collins, CO 80522 a J.1 I I :vr), A . F 110 N I -AG E R )A0 v! 13 vy- .60 In v- it,. 17. A r ccr S' I EA SE M FWT, Mir • OfqtX X-11JOTAL CAnfit J Y I:AN-�.•jy fit :It 41►11 I A! AlYj/l IN w M ;41* m .> E+r. I , AIRPARX•-. \ __ 8ox�' r- 2217 AirwijAvenu_ ^� Cailins,U 80522 l tY�/t-�� i •L -_. 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The Boxelder Sanitation District Board of Directors has determined to comply with these directives by expanding its present lagoon treatment system, as more particularly detailed in its Water Quality Site Application submitted herewith and incorporated herein. The District plans to purchase an approximate 3.5 acre parcel of land described on Exhibit "A" hereto from the City, as well as a survey "gore".parcel as described on Exhibit "B" hereto. These parcels are in the City. The lagoon expansion will occur on these parcels, and on a portion of the District's current plant site (as described on Exhibit "C" hereto), which is in the unincorporated county. The Boxelder plant is completely automated, and runs 24-hours per day. One individual resides . on -site in order to be present to handle any emergencies. No additional traffic is contemplated as a result of this expansion, save during the lagoon construction period. Construction is estimated to take approximately 6 months and will occur in the June or July to December, 1995 time frame. Construction will involve certain earth excavation and related activities, and is not expected to be anything out of the ordinary. No special hazards, noise or air pollution are anticipated. Certain odors .are sometimes associated with lagoon treatment systems, but the existing plant has been in this location for many years and surrounding uses, primarily mining and agricultural, are unaffected. The City's sludge plant is close by, and sewage treatment is an established use in this neighborhood. Drainage from the site is, generally to the south and southeast into the Poudre River, which runs along the southerly edge of the Boxelder property. Some site drainage flows into Boxelder Creek, which flows on the easterly edge of the Boxelder property. These general drainage characteristics will not be affected by the proposed lagoon expansion. Fire protection facilities are not applicable. Access will be along the existing easement roads through the City of Fort Collins property and will not be affected by this project. Boxelder is, in the normal course of its operations and not associated with the lagoon expansion, seeking to obtain firmer access and utility easements from the City for the benefit of the treatment plant site. Those discussions with the City are ongoing. The access road easements currently extend through the City of Fort Collins property from Prospect Road and the I-25 Frontage Road. The access is established and historic. No additional parking areas are planned. General site landscaping is yet to be determined. The overall Boxelder property has undergone significant beautification in the last two years, including clean-up of an old solid waste disposal site the District had not caused, seeding of that area and other areas, and various plantings. Additional storage areas are not contemplated. n Mr. Steve Olt April 20, 1995 Page 2 expansion. Obviously, there are no traffic studies, landscape plans, drainage plans or the like with this project. Thank you. Sincerely, .�. Ac:�� Rick Zier RZ/sf PC: Boxelder Sanitation District RICK ZIER ZIER LAW OFFICES 318 CANYON AVENUE, SUITE 201 POST OFFICE BOX 770 FORT COLLINS, COLORADO 80522 April 20, 1995 Mr. Steve Olt City of Fort Collins Planning Department 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 RE: Boxelder Sanitation District Lagoon Expansion Dear Steve: TELEPHONE (970)482-2255 FAX (970) 493-1218 In accordance with our meeting of April 14, 1995 involving yourself, Mr. Barnes and Mr. Eckman of the City, Mr. White and Ms. Haag of the County, and Mr. Smith and myself on behalf of Boxelder Sanitation District, the District is hereby requesting complementary review of the location, character and extent of its proposed lagoon expansion by the Planning and Zoning Board pursuant to Section 31-23-209, C.R.S. My understanding is that a site plan is all that is needed. Accordingly, accompanying this letter is a copy of the District's Water Quality Site Application, as well as a narrative description of the project which we are providing to Mr. Barnes as part of a request for exemption under Section 31-23-301(t). These documents contain the legal descriptions of the parcels involved and complete descriptions of the various aspects of the proposed lagoon expansion. We would request placement on the agenda of the Planning and Zoning Board at the earliest possible time. Please let me know if there is a fee associated with this kind of review. Also let me know if you require further information on the location, character and extent of the lagoon ATM V / V' ♦ PROSPECT ROAD ig RC OUT CITY T SEWAGE SLUDGE FARM T Z RAKE OAD Cit Limits 9 m KFLATIRON1) Proposed xpansion 2) Current PI nt Site AO 6, 9�, F� WESTERN I AOBILE MINE •• 4IH03RSEMOTH ROAD VICINITY MAP #23-95 Administrative Review Expanded Lagoon System Boxelder Sanitation District 05/17/95 /I. N I 0 Boxelder Sanitation District Lagoon System Expansion, Site Plan Advisory Review - #23-95 May 22, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 4 It is recommended, therefore, that the Planning and Zoning Board advise the Boxelder Sanitation District Board of Directors that the location, character, and extent of the Boxelder Sanitation District Lagoon System Expansion, Site Plan Advisory Review is appropriate and conforms to the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fort Collins. It is further advised that: (1) A drainage report be submitted to the City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility for review and approval prior to construction of the proposed expansion of the Boxelder Sanitation District sewage lagoon system. Boxelder Sanitation District Lagoon System Expansion, Site Plan Advisory Review - #23-95 May 22, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 3 B. Section 31-23-209, Colorado Revised Statutes This section provides that no publicly or privately owned public utility shall be constructed or authorized in a municipality until the "location, character, and extent thereof has been submitted for approval" by the Planning and Zoning Board. In the case of disapproval, the Planning and Zoning Board shall communicate its findings to the Boxelder Sanitation District Board of Directors. A disapproval of the Planning and Zoning Board may be overruled by the District Board of Directors by a vote of not less than two- thirds of its membership. Under Section 31-23-209, C.R.S., the Planning and Zoning Board should make findings as to the location, character, and extent of the proposed sewage lagoon facility expansion relative to the adopted Comprehensive Plan of the City of Fort Collins. Such findings help ensure that the proposed facility expansion conforms to the adopted plan of the community. This is the same statutory authority used to review other agencies or organizations that are exempt from compliance with the City of Fort Collins zoning regulations. 4. Storm Drainage: The City of Fort Collins Stormwater Utility believes that this lagoon expansion project will follow Section 26 of the City Code, particularly with reference to Sections 26-541 and 26-544 that require construction within the City limits to meet Stormwater Utility standards for storm drainage facilities. Section 10 of the City Code applies since the City is responsible for floodplain administration. The City issues Floodplain Use Permits. The Stormwater Utility is requesting that a drainage report be submitted for review and approval prior to construction of the proposed expansion of the Boxelder Sanitation District sewage lagoon system. 5. Neighborhood Compatibility: The site is surrounded by essentially undeveloped properties in all directions; therefore, there are no distinguishable neighborhood compatibility issues associated with this request. RECOMMENDATION: The request to expand the Boxelder Sanitation District sewage lagoon system is found to be appropriate in the RC - River Corridor Zoning District. The new (fourth) lagoon is compatible with the existing system. There are no neighborhood issues associated with this request. Boxelder Sanitation District Advisory Review - #23-95 May 22, 1995 P & Z Meeting Page 2 COMMENTS: 1. Background• Lagoon System Expansion, Site Plan The surrounding zoning and land uses are as follows: N: RC; City of Fort Collins Sludge Recovery Farm S: FA1; Boxelder Sanitation District facility in Larimer County E: RC, FA1; Boxelder Sanitation District facility in the City and Larimer County W: T, FA1; Undeveloped, Cache La Poudre River The portion of the proposed lagoon expansion that is in the City was annexed into the City with the Sludge Farm Annexation in June, 1988. 2. Land Use• This is a Site Plan Advisory Review for the expansion of the sewage treatment lagoons for the existing Boxelder Sanitation District facility located approximately 2,000' west of Interstate 25 and 3,500' east of the East Drake Road and County Road 9 intersection. The City of Fort Collins Sludge Recovery Farm is directly to the north of this site. The Cache La Poudre River is to the west and south of the site. The District is under contract with the City to purchase 3.5 acres for the purpose of expanding their lagoon system to the north. With completion of the purchase the facility would be partially in the City and partially in the County. The purchase is dependent on review and approval of a Water Quality Site Application by the State of Colorado that is presently in the process. The District presently has three lagoons (ponds) in operation that have reached 80% service capacity for their district users. The District is now required to bring the capacity level up to meet State and Federal clean water legislation. The District is proposing to add a fourth lagoon (pond) adjacent to the existing system. 3. Right of Advisory Review: A. Section 31-23-310(1), Colorado Revised Statutes The Boxelder Sanitation District was granted an exemption from compliance with any local municipality zoning regulations by the City of Fort Collins Zoning Board of Appeals on May 11, 1995. ITEM NO. 15 MEETING DATE 5122195 STAFF Steve Olt City of Fort Collins PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD STAFF REPORT PROJECT: Boxelder Sanitation District Lagoon System Expansion, Site Plan Advisory Review - W23-95 APPLICANT: Zier Law Offices Post Office Box 770 Fort Collins, CO. 80522 OWNER: Boxelder Sanitation District P.O. Box 1518 Fort Collins, CO. 80522 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is a Site Plan Advisory Review for the expansion of the sewage treatment lagoons located in the northeast corner of Section 28, Township 7 North, Range 68 West. The site is located approximately 2,000' west of Interstate 25 and 3,500' east of the East Drake Road and County Road 9 intersection. It is partially in the City and partially in the County. The portion of the property in the City is zoned RC - River Corridor. RECOMMENDATION: Approval with an Advisement EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: This is a Site Plan Advisory Review for the expansion of the sewage treatment lagoons for the existing Boxelder Sanitation District facility located approximately 2,000' west of Interstate 25 and 3,500' east of the East Drake Road and County Road 9 intersection. The District is under contract with the City to purchase 3.5 acres for the purpose of expanding their lagoon system to the north. The purchase is dependent on review and approval of a Water Quality Site Application by the State of Colorado that is presently in the process. The Boxelder Sanitation District was granted an exemption from compliance with any local municipality zoning regulations by the City of Fort Collins Zoning Board of Appeals on May 11, 1995. The Stormwater Utility is requesting that a drainage report be submitted for review and approval prior to construction of the proposed expansion of the Boxelder Sanitation District sewage lagoon system. 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