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BOCC 12/17/84
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Special Use permits for extraction, storage
and limited processing facilities tor a coal
mine, industrial support facilities, water
impoundments, mineral waste disposal and
access routes.
APPLICANT: Storm King Mines, Inc.
LOCATION:
SITE DATA:
WATER:
SEWER:
ACCESS:
EXISTING ZONING:
ADJACENT ZONING:
A tract of land located in portions of the N
1/2 of Section 6, T6S, R9OW; more practically
described as a tract located 1 1/2 miles east
of New Castle, otf of County Road 335.
A 292 acre tract of land to be used for coal
mining activities and support facilities.
- Portable water containers for domestic use.
- Well - industrial maKe-up water.
Temporary non -discharging bolding tanK.
County Road 335.
Planned Unit Development.
Nortn - PUD, A/R/RD
South - A/R/RD
East - O/S, PUD
West - A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Tne proposed Special Uses are located in District B, Subdivisions/Rural
Serviceable Areas, 1/2 to 1 mile radius, moderate environmental
constraints. Under the District B classification, tne area falls within
the sub-catagory 16, which is an area witnin one (1) mile of a subdivision
with central water and sewer and moderate environmental constraints. Tnis
sub-catagory classification is eased on tne RiverDend PUD location. Some
relevant Plan policies are:
1. Non-agricultural areas and non-productive cropland snall be
considered best suited for development in agricultural
areas. (Policy lb,pg.1)
2. Major streets, topographic features, open space and other
similar undeveloped land areas snould De used to separate
residential areas from incompatible non-residential uses
such as heavy and light industry and commercial centers.
(Policy 5, pg.3)
3. Environmental impact and assessment statements will be
reviewed carefully prior to tne issuance of any special or
conditional use permits. (Policy la, pg. 4)
4. The County will require any identified environmental and/or
fiscal impacts resulting from large scale commercial or
industrial development to De mitigated. (Policy 1D, pg. 4)
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5. Any development creating an adverse impact on a road system
shall be required to upgrade and improve the system to meet
standards acceptable to the County. (Policy 2a, pg. 8)
6. Roadway paving and curb and gutter design shall be designed
to accomodate a specific projected traffic load. (Policy 7,
pg. 9)
7. Proposed road design and improvement that will endanger
dirvers, create congestion or provide inadequate ingress or
egresss to existing road systems will be discouraged.
(Policy 8a, pg. 9)
8. Heavy industrial, commercial and intensive recreational
traffic should not be directed to residential collector,
local and "farm to market" rights-of-way. (Policy 9, pg. 9)
9. The County will require major development proposals to
evaluate their impact on County air and water quality and
may require mitigation of any identified impacts. (Policy 3,
pg. 12)
10. Require development on lands having moderate or minor
environmental constraints to mitigate physical problems such
as minor rock fall, 17-24% slopes, minor mudflow, potential
subsidence due to hydrocompactive soils or mining activity,
high water tables, slow percolation, radioactive soils,
corrosive and exspansive soils. (Policy 5, pg. 12)
11. The County will discourage development proposals that
require excessive vegetation removal and cut and fill areas
that will result in a usual degradation of the area. (Policy
7, pg. 13)
12. New development will be required to mitigate impacts to, or
contribute to any community service that will be impacted
adversely by the project. (Policy 36, pg. 14)
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The mine site sits on a bench south of
the Colorado River and at the base of the Grand Hogback
(Coal Ridge). The portions of the site nearest to the river
are irrigated hay land, with the upper sections of the site
naving sagebrush and mountain scrub as the predominant
vegetation. The area of the site that includes the Grand
Hogback formation has very steep slopes in excess of 40%.
But the majority of the site sits at the base of the hogback
and has gentle slopes of 5 to 15%.
B. Project Description: It is proposed to develop a coal mine
to prove the feasibility of the hydraulic mining technique,
provide coal for washability and combustion tests and to
provide small shipments to the western coal spot markets. It
is proposed, that the mine will eventually produce 2.2
million tons annually. Initial activity will include
clearing and excavation in the mine portal area.
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To gain access to the coal seams to be mined, it will oe
necessary to drive two, 2500 foot long, rock tunnels. The rock
tunneling will require the use of explosives. During the initial
phases of the tunneling, surface blasting will be required. To
mitigate any disturbance of the nearby residents, it is proposed
to blast only during daylight Hours, with partial rounds. Tne
applicants state that the initial blast will produce sound less
than an average thunderclap, with a duration of less than five
seconds. It is stated by the applicant that the measured sound
intensity will not exceed any regulatory standard and would be
similar to a large diesel truck at full throttle on I-70. Nearby
residents will be notified of the times of eacn blast and travel
on County Road 335 will be halted temporarily during the blast.
The surface blasting is anticipated to last tor a two week
period. It is noted that the nearest residential dwelling is
3600 feet from the blasting site. Once the operations have
proceeded 25 feet underground, subsurface blasting will commence
with blasts detonated twice a shift, 3 snitts per day, 7 days per
week. Rock from the tunneling operation will be stored on site,
for future use as fill and base material.
A sediment pond will be developed to control sediment yield from
the initial and final surface development. Two diversion
channels will be constructed to control the surface runoff and
direct it to the sediment pond. Tne pond would be 300 feet long,
100 feet wide and 10 feet deep and be capable of storing the
entire runoff volume from a 10 year, 24 nour storm. An emergency
spillway will be constructed to convey the peak discharge of a 25
year, 24 hour storm. Storm King Mines has applied for an NPDES
permit for the discharge.
During the test mine phase, certain temporary facilities will be
developed. A temporary dewatering and sizing station will be
developed to dewater development coal, size and separate tne coal
and pump the water fraction back into tne fluming circuit.
Mobile and tractor trailers will be placed on site for offices,
change houses and equipment storage. Along with these facilities,
parking areas and contractor staging areas will be designated. A
temporary holding tank for tne collection of sewage waste and
bath water will also be developed. The facility will be
non -discharging, with the waste trucked oft -site to tne Town of
New Castle's sewage treatment plant.
Permanent facilities to be developed will include the initial
repair shop, slurry holding ponds, an electrical distribution
center and initial water treatment plant.
The slurry holding pond is an operational retention structure
that could store the hydraulic mining circuit in the event of a
processing circuit failure or shutdown. The 100 foot wide, 240
foot long and 15 foot deep structure will be used during tne
initial rock tunneling to retain up to 2,000,000 gallons of water
that might be encountered. Once the rock tunneling is completed,
the slurry ponds will be used to hold raw coal and water when
other surface facilities are inoperable or for intransit flow to
regulate flow densities. The structure will consist of a layer
of clay or other synthetic membrane, with concrete poured over
this surface. It will be divided in the middle by a retaining
wall, with a spillway to allow for overflow to either side.
The electrical distribution center will be a fenced in area to
receive the incoming power and break it down for supply to the
various components of the operation. Power will come from the
existing Public Service, 69 KV line.
A water treatment plant and two, 50,000 gallon water storage
tanks will be developed, Initially the water for the project will
come from two sources. All potable drinking water will be brought
in from off-site and placed in coolers throughout the project
site. Non -potable water for the change house and for construction
make-up water will come from a drill hole used in monitoring
which will be enlarged for the installation of a pump. The water
from the well will be stored in a 50,000 gallon storage tank and
then pumped in underground lines for use in the change house, for
construction and fire protection purposes. The water treatment
plant will not be needed during the rock tunneling but
construction of the facility will precede the development of
otner permanent facilities. The facility will eventually be used
to purify water for potable use. In conjunction with the
construction of the water treatment plant, the second 50,000
gallon water tank will be built, giving the operation a storage
capacity of 100,000 gallons of potable water.
Coal storage during the test mine period will be on a concrete or
asphalt mat, with an underlaying clay or synthetic membrane to
seal the area. As operations continue to expand additional
facilities will be added to the facility to meet higher
production levels. The coal storage pile will contain a maximum
10,000 tons of coal, be 60 feet tall and 160 feet in diameter.
Tne coal will be loaded by front end loaders and trucked to a
temporary loadout facility in New Castle.
Employment levels for the project are anticipated to follow the
projections provided in the Fiscal Impact Analysis, only moved
back three quarters.
These projections identify a maximum employment level of 272
employees in the first quarter of 1990, with a permanent work
force of 258 employees by the third quarter of 1990.
Once the hard rock mining is completed and the temporary
facilities are completed the test mining will begin. It is
projected that the following tonnages will be produced starting
in September 1985:
1985
1986
1987
1988
5,000 ton/month
25,000 ton/month
26,000 ton/month
30,000 ton/month
* 4th quarter only
15,000 ton/annual
300,000 ton/annual
312,000 ton/annual
360,000 ton/annual
*
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Since this coal is proposed to be trucked to a temporary load -out
in New Castle, the following truck trips/day would result:
1985 9 trucks/day
1986 45 trucks/day
1987 48 trucks/day
1988 54 trucks/day
It is stated in the application that the hauling will only occur
during daylight hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a halting
of hauling activity during normal school bus hours. It is also
noted that the above numbers are averages based on the use of a
28 ton haul truck and that there may be increases or decreases in
the actual number of trucks per day. This is due to tne
irregular use of the loadout facility. It is noted that at no
time will there be any more than four trucks utilized for
hauling.
At the Plannig Commission meeting, tne applicant requested that
wholesale/retail sale of coal be added to the requested uses.
This would allow Storm King to sell small amounts of coal to
local home owners for neating.
Should tne test mine be unsuccessful, Storm King Mines will
reclaim the land in accordance with a reclamation plan approved
by the MLRB.
III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Zoning: All of tne uses proposed will be Special Use
permits and it is proposed that tne mine will employ 200 or
more employees at some time during the operation of the
mine. Because the mine will eventually employ 200 or more
employees if it reaches full scale development, Storm King
Mines submitted the appropriate documentation required of
Section 5.08 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution for
Fiscal Impact Analysis. Resolution No. 84-99 found the
Storm King Mines Fiscal Impact Analysis to be adequate and
identified necessary fiscal impact mitigation measures. The
present Special Use permit application has a very brief
description of the proposed mitigation program. Basically,
three issues have been identified:
1. Proposed rebuilding of County Road 335.
2. Local hire
3. Proposed monitoring program.
In general, the proposed mitigation plan is not adequate to
meet the requirements set forth in Resolution No. 84-99.
The new proposal changes the employment projections by
quarter as noted, has additional employment related to the
transportation of the coal, lower projected production
levels and new capital facilities in New Castle. All of
these factors effect the projected revenues to the various
affected governmental entities.
The new direction of the project needs to be reviewed in
light of the Fiscal Impact Analysis and that all entities
involved in the original review should have the opportunity
to review the revised figures.
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To accomplish this, it will be necessary to submit a revised
Fiscal Impact Analysis that changes the figures to reflect the
current projections, have that document reviewed and found to be
adequate, by all agencies involved in the initial review. Tnen,
have a mitigation program established that addresses the findings
made in the new document.
B. Agency Comments:
1. Bureau of Land Management:
The BLM has been the process of developing an environmental
assessment for a coal refuse disposal site proposed by Storm
King Mines for the full production mine. As of this date,
the BLM has not completed the assessment and is waiting for
additional information from Storm King regarding the present
proposed and future activities. As a result, there nas not
been a finding, one way or another, as to the significance
of any environmental impacts. (See letter pg. ,Z` )
2. Storm King Mines has submitted an application to the
Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Mined Land
Reclamation Division for approval of the required permit for
the proposed test mine. In October, MLRB made their draft
findings and stipulations for compliance, to which Storm
King has responded. If the permit is approved, it would be
valid for a maximum of five (5) years. It was noted by the
MLRB staff that the proposed temporary loadout in New Castle
is not a part of the present application and would nave to
be tne subject of a separate application, review and
approval. Additionally, MLRB staff nave noted a potential
conflict with the Storm King Mines proposal to remove the
New Castle -Vulcan Mine tipple and the State Historic
Preservation offices desire to preserve the tipple. (See
letter, page 27 )
3. The Colorado Department of Health noted that they have not
completed the analysis of the projects impact on air
quality. They also noted concerns about coal dust and otner
dust generating materials on the County roads and the tact
that this was beyond their direct permitting requirements,
but could result in enforcement action being brought against
tne County if this became a problem. They also noted
concerns about the proposed loadout in New Castle. (See
letter, page 28 )
4. Comments have been received from Greg McKennis expressing
concerns regarding the impact of a coal mine on agricultural
activities in the area and the visual impact of the
development on the Colorado River corridor. He suggests a
number of conditions to be imposed or considered in
reviewing the application. (See letter, pages 2.4? --;54 )
5. The City of Glenwood Springs submitted a letter of support
for the project. (See letter, page 17 )
C. Staff Comments:
1. The applicants propose to build a haul road from the mine
site to just east of the New Castle I-70 Interchange. This
haul road would have a 40 foot wide driving surface with
two, 20 foot wide lanes, witn a de -acceleration lane at the
entrance to the mine property. Tne driving surface would
have a 6" subbase, 6" base course and a 4" aspnalt mat. The
County Road Supervisor has indicated that the basic design
may be adequate to handle the proposed heavy industrial
traffic, but questions whether any real analysis of the road
needs has been made. It may or may not be, tnat the
proposed design is more than is necessary, initially. To
this end, it is recommended that a pavement thickness design
be performed by a qualified registered professional engineer
to determine the actual haul road design.
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Related to this issue is the question of traffic congestion
and conflicts between neavy industrial traffic and
residential traffic using County Road 335 and the New Castle
I-70 Interchange. It is projected tnat in the first half of
1988, there may oe an average of 54 round trip truck trips
per day, wnicn could increase due to the need for the
loading of coal on an irregular basis during tne test mine.
The 54 round trip truck trips per day could be converted to
108 one way trucK trips, or an average of one trucK every
four to five minutes on the haul route. Given the fact that
this is only an average and tnat it could be increased
substantially on certain days, it would be appropriate to
have an analysis of this issue by a qualified traffic
safety engineer prior to actual constuction of the haul
road. Otherwise, the developer may end up overbuilding a
road that cannot possibly accommodate the proposed traffic
volume. Issues tnat need to oe dealt with at a minimum are;
present road and interchange capacities, maximum number of
haul trucks, time of operation and future projected traffic
volumes.
2. Presently, Storm King Mines is in tne process of obtaining a
change in use for their Vulcan Ditch water rights from
irrigation to commercial, industrial and domestic use.
Initial water supply needs will be met from a proposed
well. Prior to any coal mine activity, verification of the
legal right to drill the proposed well needs to be obtained
from the Division of Water Resources. Tnis should be
provided prior to the development of the 50,000 gallon water
storage tank and associated facilities. Prior to development
of the additional storage tanK and water purification plant,
a legal water supply should be verified by the Division of
Water Resources.
3. During the initial phase of the rock tunneling, the proposed
surface blasting activities will be noticeaole to tne
nearby residents. As proposed, all residents will be
notified of the times of tne blasting. Once the blasting
has progressed 25 feet underground, it is proposed to
increase blasting activity to twice a shift, 24 hours a day.
It is stated in the application that once underground, the
noise level will be negligible. Should a number of local
residents complain about tne sub -surface blasting, then
provisions should oe made to return to a more limited
blasting schedule, until the impact to the nearby residents
is negated. Additionally, all heavy equipment should be
properly muffled and operate in areas with sound barriers
such as berms or walls.
4. As noted previously, the MLRB will only be permitting the
test mine activities. Given that the MLRB application will
be limited to a term of 3 to a maximum of 5 years. The
County approval should be for a similar term.
5. Permits have been applied for from the Colorado Department
of Healtn, Air and Water Quality divisions tor an NPDES
discharge permit and air quality emission permit. Prior to
issuance of any Special Use Permit for a facility requiring
these permits, copies of the permits snould oe submitted to
the Department of Development.
6. It is proposed to use a non -discharging sewage holding tanK
for the test mine. The Town of New Castle has expressed a
willingness to work with Storm King Mines to allow the
dumping of the mine's sewage into the Town's wastewater
plant. (See letter, page 38
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7. Visual impact of the proposed mine cannot be completely
negated, particularly during tne initial construction and
excavation. Once the initial construction and excavating
has been completed, some visual relief can be achieved
tnrough berming and the sight obscuring fencing. Any outside
storage of material or equipment should be either behind
berms or sight obscuring fences. Any lighting required for
night operations should be limited such that there will not
be any reflection to adjacent areas, be directed toward the
mine portal and be the minimum illumination necessary for
operations.
Any temporary or permanent structures snould be painted in
colors that will blend into the surrounding area to the
degree possible. The applicant has proposed to berm and
landscape extensively after construction. A landscaping and
lighting plan should be submitted that is acceptable to the
Board of County Commissioners prior to issuance of any
Special Use Permits.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners
was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and
issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard
at the meeting;
2. That the proper publication and public notice was provided as
requred by law for the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners;
3. That the proposed Special Use conforms to Section 5.03 concerning
the approval or disapproval of a petition for a Special Use, of
the Garfield County Zoning Resolution;
4. That the proposed land use will be compatible with existing and
permitted land uses in all directions provided certain conditions
of approval are met;
5. That for tne above stated and other reasons, the proposed Special
Use Permits are in the best interest of the healtn, safety,
morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Garfield County.
V. RECOMMENDATION
On November 14, 1984, the Planning Commission recommended approval on an
incremental basis, with the following conditions of approval:
1. That all verbal and written representations of the applicant
shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specified
otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. That any permits issued will be valid until July 1, 1985
3. That prior to the issuance of any Special Use Permits:
A. The applicant will revise the Storm King Mines Fiscal Impact
Assessment to reflect the current plan of operations, and
that the revised Fiscal Impact Assessment will be reviewed
by tne affected governmental entities and a mitigation plan
established that is acceptable to the Board of County
Commissioners.
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B. That the copies of all other permits from other governmental
agencies required tor the proposed Special Uses be submitted
to the Department ot Development.
C. That the applicant submit a landscaping, lighting and color
scheme plan for tne proposed uses.
4. Tnat prior to the issuance of Special Use permits for extraction,
storage, water impoundment and mineral waste disposal tne
following conditions be met:
A. That tne applicant agree to limit blasting activity to day
time hours if the noise impacts to nearby residents is
determined to be greater than projected by tne board of
County Commissioners.
B. That written verification from tne Division ot water
Resources ot a legal water source be provided to tne
Department of Development.
C. That written verification from the Town ot New Castle ot
their ability to accept the sewage effluent from tne
project.
5. That prior to the issuance ot Special Use Permits for Industrial
support facilities, retail/wholesale sale ot coal, and tne access
routes, the following conditions be met:
A. That the applicant agree to pay tor a traffic safety
analysis of tne proposed haul road and that the traffic
safety engineer be hired by Gartield County. Tnat the
conclusions of tne traffic safety analysis will be
incorporated into tne design and improvement ot the haul
road. That, at a minimum, tne analysis study:
1. Present traffic volumes on CR 335, New Castle I-70
Interchange and St. Hwy 6 & 24 at tne interchange.
2. Projected volumes for a specitied period ot time.
3. Establishes limits to traffic volumes.
4. Identifies measures necessary to mitigate congestion
and circulation problems.
B. Tnat the proposed haul road be designed based upon a
pavement thickness design performed by an engineer qualified
to perform such a study. Furtner, that the Board of County
Commissioners review tne document and require tne applicant
build the haul road in accordance witn the specitications
contained in the report.
C. That based on tne traffic safety analysis, a maximum number
of truck trips per day be established tor tne nauling of
coal and that a limited size ot tne operation be estabiisned
But in no case will the test mine exceed 500,000 tons of
coal per year or 54 truck trips per day.
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BOCC 12/17/84
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST: Modification of a portion of tne
Riverbend Planned Unit Development.
OWNER/APPLICANT: Storm King Mines, Inc.
ENGINEER: Scnmueser and Assoc.
LOCATION: A tract of land located in portions
of the N 1/2, Section 6, T6S, R9OW;
more practically described as a
tract located 1 1/2 miles east of
New Castle, off of County Rd. 335.
SITE DATA:
A 292 acre tract to oe zoned
Planned Unit Development to permit
light and heavy industrial uses and
open space.
WATER: Central Water (Riverbend PUD)
SEWER: Central Sewer (Riverbend PUD)
ACCESS: County Road 335
EXISTING ZONING: Planned Unit Development
ADJACENT ZONING: North - PUD, A/R/RD
Soutn - A/R/RD
East - O/S, PUD
West - A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Tne proposed Planned Unit Development is located in District B,
Subdivisions/Rural Serviceable Areas, 1/2 to 1 mile radius, moderate
environmental constraints. Under the District B classification, tne
area falls within the sub -category ib, wnich is an area within one (1)
mile of a subdivision with central water and sewer and moderate
environmental constraints. This sub-catagory classification is oased
on the Riverbend PUD location. Some relevant Plan policies are:
1. Non-agricultural areas and non-productive cropland shall be
considered best suited for development in agricultural areas
(Policy lo,pg.1).
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2. The PUD review process is encouraged, so that tne
development community has greater flexibility in project
design. (Policy 3, pag. 2)
3. Major streets, topographic features, open space and other
similar undeveloped land areas should be used to separate
residential areas from incompatible non-residential uses
such as heavy and light industry and commercial
centers.(Policy 5, pg. 3)
4. Non -extractive industry should locate in areas with adequate
transportation and utility corridors and tecnnical services
available, such as existing industrial parks. (Policy 2, pg.
4)
5. Commercial vehicular movement should be concentrated along
major roadways. (Policy 3a, pg.4)
6. Where possible, the County will request that dedicated open
space areas be contigious. (Policy 3, pg.6)
7. Any new development adjacent to public lands shall provide
perpetual public access easements to tnose public lands
involved. (Policy 4, pg. 6)
8. Development proposed in areas adjacent to streams or rivers
with rafting and or fishing potential, should be required to
dedicate easements for public access to these areas. (Policy
6, pg. 7)
9. Any development creating an adverse impact on a road system
shall be required to upgrade and improve the system to meet
standards acceptable to the County. (Policy 2a, pg. 8)
10. Development that provides bikeways and pedestrian paths tnat
interconnect residential areas with service and employment
centers will be looked upon favorably. (Policy 4b, pg. 8)
11. Roadway paving and curb and gutter design shall be designed
to accommodate a specific projected traffic load. (Policy 7,
page 9)
12. Proposed road design and improvement that will endanger
drivers, create congestion or provide inadequate ingress and
egress to existing road systems will be discouraged. (Policy
8a, pg. 9)
13. Heavy industrial, commercial and intensive recreational
traffic should not be directed to residential collector,
local and "farm to market" rights-of-way. (Policy 9, pg. 9)
14. Where a logical and economic extension of service lines from
an existing water and/or sewer system can occur, the County
will encourage new development adjacent to or within
reasonable distance to serve, to enter into the appropriate
agreements to receive service. (Policy 1, pg. 10)
15. It shall be the responsibility of the developer to pay for
any improvements or upgrades to treatment facilities and the
extension of service lines that will be needed as a result
of the development, if required by tne service provider.
(Policy 4, pg. 10)
16. The County may require new development with river frontage
to dedicate this land as open space, accessible to the
public, in a manner that will protect fragile wetlands,
scenic resources and protect flood plains from encroachment.
(Policy 2, pg. 12)
17. New development will be required to provide fire protection
facilities and water storage on site tnat meets tne
appropriate fire district's needs. (Policy 2a, pg. 14)
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II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The proposed Planned Unit Development sits on
a bench south of the Colorado River and at the base of the Grand
Hogback (Coal Ridge). The portions of the site nearest to the
river are irrigated haylands. With tne upper sections of the
site having sagebrush and mountain scrub as the predominant
vegetation. The area of tne site that includes the Grand Hogback
formation has very steep slopes in excess of 40% but the majority
of the site sits at the base of the hogback and nas gentler
slopes of 5 to 15%.
B. Project Description: It is proposed to rezone a portion of the
existing Riverbend PUD to become the Coal Ridge PUD zone. The
Coal Ridge PUD is a 292.3 acre tract that would include three
zone designations; a 39.74 acre Lignt Industrial (I-1) district,
a 135.89 acre Heavy Industrial (I-2) district and a 116.66 acre
Common Open Space (COS) district. Tne proposed PUD is primarily
for the purpose of developing a coal mine in the I-2 district
that would eventually produce 2.2 million tons of coal annually.
The PUD has nine (9) phases aimed at the initial development
stages of the coal mine.
The following outlines the proposed zone district text: (See
pages/9-23 for detail)
I-1 Light Industrial
Uses by Right: Agricultural activities, kennel, riding stable,
guiding and outfitting, utility lines 69 KV or less, utility
facilities, conveyers, ditches, roads, etc.
Uses, Special: Industrial operations, camper park, natural
resource fabrication, pumping facilities, commercial/industrial
park, natural resource extraction, railroad spur, etc.
Minimum Lot: 2 Acres
Maximum Lot Coverage: 85%
Minimum Setbacks: Industrial Standards
Maximum Building Height: 45 ft. oy rignt, 150 ft. by Special Use
permit.
I -Z Heavy Industrial
Uses by Right: same as I-1 district
Uses, Special: same as I-1 district generally
Minimum Lot: 2 acres
Maximum Lot Coverage: 100%
Maximum Setback: Industrial Standards
Maximum Building Height: 85 ft. by right
150 ft. by Special Use
COS Common Open Space
Uses by Right: Existing uses, easements,.utility lines
Uses, Special: Power and water utilities, storage of natural
resources, public gatherings
Maximum Building Heignt: 35 ft.
The Common Open Space district is intended to be an unimproved
area for passive recreation. It is proposed to allow power
and/or water utilities, storage of natural resources and
agricultural materials and public gatherings as special uses.
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It is proposed to eitner develop a new central water and sewer
system or expand tne existing Riverbend PUD water and sewer
systems. The development engineer has stated the water rights
owned by the applicant is sufficient to allow for the development
of an expanded or new water system to meet the needs of the
development.
Vehicular access to the proposed PUD would be from County Road
335. The proposed PUD does include provisions for a rail spur to
be developed, if approved as a part of a special use permit.
III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
A. Comprehensive Plan: The Industrial/Commercial goal reads as
follows:
To maintain and support the existing economic base of the County
and to encourage furtner diversification wnicn will broaden
employment opportunities and help stabilize the economic future
of the region.
The proposed PUD would allow for the development of industry that
would provide additional employment opportunities and the
expansion of an industry existing in the County; natural resource
extraction and processing.
As it is presently proposed, the Coal Ridge PUD will need to
mitigate the following impacts to be found in general compliance
with the Comprehensive Plan:
1. Impacts to County Road 335 related to the physical capacity
of the road to handle heavy industrial traffic and the
potential of that traffic to conflict with existing
residential and commercial traffic.
2. Impacts of a heavy industrial operation on a nearby
residential area.
3. Environmental impacts on existing air, water, noise,
vibration and visual qualities of the area.
In general, the applicant has proposed methods of mitigating
the above noted impacts and feels that general conformity
with the Comprehensive Plan can be found.
B. Zoning: The Coal Ridge PUD proposes three zone districts. The
following is a suggested revised zoning text for the P.U.D.
1.0 GENERAL PROVISIOISS
A. Effect of the Garfield County Zoning resolution of 1978, as
amended: The provisions of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
and the successors thereof, as now in affect and as hereafter
amended, are by this reference incorporated herein as if set
forth in full, to the extent not divergent from the provisions of
the Coal Ridge Planned Unit Development Zone Regulations.
B. Conflict: The provisions of the Zone Regulations shall prevail
and govern the development of Coal Ridge P.U.D. provided,
however, where the provisions of the Coal Ridge P.U.D. Zone
Regulations do not clearly address a specific subject, tne
provisions of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution, including,
but not limited to Section 5.03 in its entirety, or any otner
resolutions or regulations of Garfield County shall prevail.
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1.1 Map
The General Development Plan is attached to this resolution
and referenced as Exhibit
2.0 T Transition
2.1 Uses, by right: Agricultural, single family
dwelling.
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
Utility lines of not greater than 69 KV, and facilities and
municipal structures to serve existing and industrial needs,
such as pipelines, powerlines, sun -stations, conveyors,
ditches, roads, water and sewer facilities, and easements;
Uses, special: None
Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres
Maximum Lot Coverage: 25 percent
Minimum Setback: Front: 25 feet
Side: 10 feet
Rear: 25 feet
2.6 Maximum Height of Buildings: 25 feet
3.0 I-2 Heavy Industrial District
3.1 Uses, by Right: Agricultural
Utility lines and facilities and municipal structures to
serve existing and industrial needs, such as pipelines,
powerlines, sub -stations, conveyors, ditcnes, road, water
and sewer facilities, and easements.
3.2 Uses, Special: Heliport with support
facilities, mine salvage yard, yards for layout of storage,
temporary structures for nousing, office or storage wnen
approved as a part of an extractive operation.
Plant for fabrication of goods from processed natural
resources; material handling, pumping facilities, electrical
distribution, warehouse facilities/staging areas,
fabrication areas, storage areas, water impoundments, access
routes, utility lines over 69 KV, pipelines.
Sites for extraction, processing and storage of natural
resources, including mines, snafts, pits, storage points,
and boreholes for coal, oil and gas, geothermal and otner
minerals, water, sand, gravel, rock, soil, explosives,
chemicals and fuel.
Railroad corridor tor spur or branch line serving
agricultural/industrial sites; radio and/or television
transmission and receiving facility (not general broadcast).
3.3 Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres
3.4 Maximum Lot Coverage: Industrial: 85
percent
3.5 Minimum Setback: All buildings shall meet
the following minimums: Front: 25 feet; Side:
10 feet; Rear: 25 feet.
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3.6 Maximum Height of Buildings: 35 feet permitted by
right, 150 feet subject to Special Use Permit. Review and
approval based on the following criteria:
1. The geographic location
2. Mitigation of visual impacts to the surrounding
areas.
3. Mitigation of impacts to adjacent land uses related
to shadows, air circulation and view.
3.7 Multiple Uses: Multiple uses snail be permitted
on all lands within this zone district, provided approved by
Special Use permit.
4.0 COS - Common Open Space: The Common Open Space
district shall include parcels of land and areas of water,
or a combination of land and water, within the PUD,
designated and intended primarily for the use of enjoyment
of the owners and occupants of the PUD, and tneir employees.
4.1 Uses, by Right: Existing uses, provided that such
shall be a non -conforming use as defined in Sections 6.11
and 7.0 of the Garfield County Zoning Regulation, greenbelt,
utility lines and sub -stations, public and private easements
and rights of way; park.
4.2 Uses, Special: Site for power and/or water
utilities; storage of agricultural materials; public
gatherings, water impoundments, recreational facilities and
park shelter including maintenance facilities.
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
5.0
5.1
Minimum Lot Area: Not applicable
Maximum Lot Coverage: Not applicable
Minimum Setback: Not applicable
Maximum Height of Buildings: 35 feet
Supplementary Requirements:
All Special Use Permit applications shall
include a landscaping design plan that minimizes to the
extent feasible visual and noise impacts associated
with the proposed use(s).
5.2 All outside storage snail be enclosed an
screened by a sight obscuring fence.
Storm King Mines requested that the retail/wholesale sale of coal be added
as a Special Use in the I-2, Heavy Industrial District and that the I-2
zone district boundary be increased in size to allow for additional
industrial support facilities.
C. CQMMENTS
1. The Riverbend Homeowners Association has submitted a letter
objecting to the proposed modification of the P.U.D. The
basic reasons for objections are questions regarding the
general compatibility with the comprehensive Plan and the
compatibility of an industrial activity in an existing
residential neighbornood. (see letter pgs.
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2. Staff Comments
a) Tne proposed PUD would be served by a central water and
sewer system. The developer nas noted two options;
hook into the existing Riverbend PUD water and sewer
systems or to develop new water and sewer systems.
Storm King Mines has a 395 acre toot irrigation water
right out ot tne Vulcan ditcn, wnicn could, according
to developers engineer, more than meet tne development
needs for the Coal Ridge PUD.
b) Tne proposed PUD will have direct impacts to County
Road 335. Tne applicant has proposed to upgrade tne
existing road within the proposed Coal Ridge PUD to
standards acceptable to the County. Additionally, the
applicant has proposed to upgrade the County Road
outside ot the PUD to the New Castle interchange to a
level consistent with the proposed industrial and
residential traffic needs.
c) The impacts to tne nearby residential development as a
part of this rezoning request are primarily related to
traffic impacts and the general impacts ot an
industrial activity on a residential area as noted
above. The applicant has proposed to mitigate tne
traffic impacts by improvement ot the common access
road (CR 335). The general impacts of an industrial
activity on tne residential neignbornood will oe
related to air, water and noise pollution and the
visual impacts. Tne potential air, water and noise
pollution impacts can be mitigated oy buttering,
control over times of activity and adnerence to local,
state and federal standards. Visual impacts to tne
area will need to oe mitigated to tne degree possible
through landscaping, revegetation and berming. The
suggested landscape design plan approved witn any
special use permit should provide mitigation from the
above noted impacts.
d) It is proposed to have nine phases in this rezoning
application. Tne pnases are oriented to tne
development of the test mine. Tne proposed phasing
could be simplified to tnree pnases:
Phase 1. Permits for extractive operations obtained
6-1-85.
Pnase 2. Permits for support facilities to extractive
operations obtained 1-1-86
Phase 3. Completion ot test mine construction and
associated facilities 6-1-86
IV. SUGGES1'jD FINDINGS:
1. That the public hearing before tne Board of County Commissioners
was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and
issues were submitted and tnat all interested parties were beard
at that meeting;
2. That the proper publication and public notice was provided as
required by law for the nearing before the Board ot County
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Commissioners;
3. That the proposed zoning is in general conformity with the
recommendations set forth in tne Comprehensive Plan for the
unincorporated area of the County;
4. That the proposed land use will be compatible with the existing
land uses in the nearby area provided proper mitigation is
performed to mitigate impacts;
5. That other than the foregoing particulars, the requested zone
change amendment and plan approval Herein is in general
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan for Garfield County,
Colorado, and does meet all requirements of tne Zoning Resolution
of Garfield County and, further, that tne requested planned unit
development is suitable and appropriate tor the subject property,
concerning the location, condition and circumstances of said
property and is in the best of interest of tne morals, order,
health, safety, convenience and welfare of the citizens of
Garfield County.
V. RECOMMENDATION:
On November 4, 1984, tne Planning Commission recommended approval with
the following conditions:
1. That all verbal and written representations of the applicant
shall be conditions of approval, unless expressly provided for in
this resolution.
2. Tnat prior to signing the Resolution of Approval for tne
requested zone change, tne PUD zone text oe revised to
incorporate the cnanges recommended in the Project Information
and Staff Comments and include tne addition of "retail/wnolesale
sale of coal" as a Special Use in the I-2, Heavy Industrial zone
district.
3. That the proposed phasing of the project be revised to read:
Step 1. Permits for extractive operations obtained by
6-1-85
Step 2. Permits for support facilities to extractive
operations obtained by 1-1-86
Step 3. Completion of test mine construction and
associated facilities by 6-1-86
4. That the PUD Development Plan be revised to reflect tne changes
to the zone districts and that the zone districts be legally
described, including the requested modification of the I-2, Heavy
Industrial zone district boundary.
MOP-
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IN REPLY
REFER TO:
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United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Glenwood Springs Resource Area
P.O. Box 1009
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Mr. Larry Velasquez, Chairman
Garfield County Commissioners
P. 0. Box 640
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Dear Mr. Velasquez:
This letter is in reference to the Storm
use permit applications.
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RECEIVED
NOV 9 1984
November 8, 1984
COUNTY CO,iiviISSi0 ERS
King Mines zone change and special
E
We have reviewed the application submitted by Storm King Mines for the zone
change and the special use permits. The document does not conflict with the
applications we are processing and further clarifies Storm King Mines' phased
approach.
Storm King Mines has applied for rights -of -ways and a refuse disposal site on
public lands in association with their proposed coal mine. An initial step in
processing these applications requires the preparation of an environmental
assessment. As previously discussed with Dennis Stranger and Mark Bean of the
planning staff, representatives of this office will be attending planning and
zoning commission meetings and the county commissioners hearing to identify
public concerns relevant to our environmental assessment process.
Our process will require decisions for specific rights-of-way and the refuse
disposal site throughout the life of the mine, primarily during phase B. To
facilitate this approach, we are analyzing the entire project at this time
based on projections by Storm King Mines and its Mined Lands Reclammation
Board application.
We appreciate the opportunity to review and comment on the applications before
the county. If you have further questions on the status of Storm King Mines'
application with this office, please contact David Atkins at 945-2341.
incerely,
ia,v19., Call'"? Vi
James R. Owings
Area Manager
1984
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Getches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
December 4, 1984
Mr. Mark Bean
Garfield County Planning Commisson
109 8th Street, Suite 306
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Re: Storm King Mines, File No. C-84-065
Dear Mr. Bean:
As we discussed in a phone conversation, it has come to my attention that
Storm King Mines proposes to raze the old tipple at the New Castle -Vulcan
mine, directly North of County Road 335, as part of road improvement for the
Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine. Jim Green of the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) contacted me in November and stated that a determination of whether the
old tipple is eligible for inclusion on the National Register of Historic
Places would have to be conducted, since the tipple is located on BLM land.
If the tipple is found to be eligible, it would have to be protected, thus,
Storm King would not be allowed to raze the tipple.
Since the tipple is located outside the area Mined Land Reclamation would
permit, we have no jurisdiction over this site. The ultimate decision will
probably rest with the BLM and SHPO, but I thought you should have this
information to assist in making the decision on the county permit.
If I can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call me.
incerel ,
Ji Herron
lamation Specialist
JH/yt
Doc. No. 5770
(1tie 1 0 1984
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567
COLORADO
Richard D. Lamm
Governor
November 9, 1984
Mr. Mark
Garfield
Garfield
Glenwood
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
`fNE NUS.. L
Executive Director
Thomas M. Vernon, M.D.
Bean ✓
County Planning Dept.
County Courthouse
Springs, CO. 81601
RE: Storm King Mine
Dear Mark:
Please excuse the delay in submitting these comments. I hope they may still
be of some use in your decision making process.
At present the Air Pollution Control Division has not completed its review of
the proposed project, although an application has been received. Until this
review is completed no quantative analysis of the project's impact on air
quality can be made.
Review of the material submitted to Garfield County reveals two areas of air
pollution concern not covered exclusively by the Air Pollution Control
Commissions Regulations. These pertain to the use of public roads to haul
large quantities of coal. Any coal spillage or other dust generating
materials placed on the public roads become the responsibility of the county
under the existing regulations. It is recommended that the county require
Storm King Mines to remove all coal spillage and clean or prevent mud and dirt
from being tracked on to public paved roads. Cleaning or removal should be on
a daily basis as required to prevent particulate emissions.
The second area not adequately addressed by the Division is the impact of the
rail loadout facility on existing business and residences of the Town of New
Castle. Even under optimum control significant amounts of particulate will be
released by any coal loading operation. Due to the close upwind proximity of
the proposed loadout, noticable impacts may be expected. It is recommended
that a more appropriate location be found which has sufficiant spacial
separation to alleviate any problems between the loadout and its neighbors.
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to comment.
Sincly,
Scott J. Miller
Air Pollution Control Division
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November 12, 1984
Mr. Arnold Mackley, Chairman
Garfield County Planning
and Zoning Commission
P.O. Box 640
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81602
Dear Chairman Mackley:
On behalf of the Glenwood Springs City Council, I would like to urge
your favorable consideration of the Storm King Mines applications before
you Wednesday evening. Previous project reviews by this City as well as
others in the county strongly point to the fact this coal development
project will be an economic asset to this area as well as being
environmentally acceptable.
Approval of applications before you will enable Storm King Mines to
proceed to the test mining stage, a crucial step in project development.
Further land use applications will be required before the mine can go
into full production. Reviews at that time will enable the City and
others to comment on fullscale development plans. Potential impacts on
the Town of New Castle need careful scrutiny.
The City supports the Storm King Mines project and its diversification
of the local economy. I would appreciate your reading of these comments
into the record at your meeting.
Sincerely yours,
City of Glenwood Springs
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Michael Copyi
City Manager
806 COOPER AVENUE GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO 81601 303/945-2575
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Garfield County Commissioners
109 8th St. Suite 300
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Storm King Mine
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Gentlemen:
The Town of New Castle wishes to inform you that we
agree to work with Storm King Mine with regard to dumping
their sewerage from the mine into the Town's wastewater
plant.
Respectfully,
Stanley Fulbrigkit
Town Administrator
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Richard D. Lamm -0( Thomas M. Vernon, M.D.
Governor / 8 76 Executive Director
November 30, 1984
Mr. E. Peter Matthies, President
Storm King Mines - Twin Park Tunnel Construction
9137 East Mineral Circle
Englewood, Colorado 80112
RE: Certification Sheets
Storm King Mines - Twin Park Tunnel Construction
CDPS No: COG -070012
Garfield County
Dear Mr. Matthies:
Through some oversight in the processing of this permit we forgot to
include the Certification sheets when your permit was issued.
This has no bearing on the legality of your permit, as it is still in
effect'per the original issuance.
Enclosed are copies of the Certification sheets. Please attach them to
your copy of your permit.
Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Debra Kaye Getz
Senior Secretary
Permits and Enforcement Section
WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION
xc: Karen Young, Permits and Enforcement Section, WQCD
Leslie Simpson, Administration Section, WQCD
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Governor j 8 76 Executive Director
Richard D. Lamm
Sam S. Arentz, III
Vice President/Operations
Storm King Mines
9137 East Mineral Circle
Englewood, Colorado 80112
Thomas M. Vernon, M.D.
November 30, 1984
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Re: Notice of Intent to construct and operate an underground coal mine
near U.S. Interstate 70 between Glenwood Springs & New Castle -
Permit No. 84GA323
Dear Mr. Arentz:
The enclosed packagereferenced above has been prepared by the Air
Pollution Control Division for release on December 7, 1984
for public comment in accordance with the requirements of the Colorado
Air Quality Control Act and Regulation No. 3 of the Colorado Air Quality
Control Commission, Section IV.C.
For a period of 30 days after the notice appears in the Glenwood Post
copies will be available for public inspection in the following locations:
Colorado Department of Health
Air Pollution Control Division
1101 Bellaire Street
Denver, Colorado
Garfield County Clerk
8th & Colorado
Glenwood Sprngs, Colorado
This letter will also serve to advise you that
and in proper form, as required by Air Quality
No. 3, Section IV.B.
Sincerely,
Nancy Abens
Public Notice Coordinator
Air Pollution Control Division
Enclosure
the application is
Control Commission
complete
Regulation
NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONSTRUCT AND OPERATE
UNDERGROUND COAL MINE
BY
STORM KING MINES, INC.
IN GARFIELD COUNTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PUBLIC NOTICE
2. PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
3. APPLICATION FOR EMISSION PERMIT
4. AIR POLLUTANT EMISSIONS NOTICE
5. MAP
Prepared by
Stationary Sources Program
Air Pollution Control Division
4210 East llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
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COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Richard D. Lamm "" Thomas M. Vernon, M.D.
Governor \j 8 76 Executive Director
Released to the Glenwood Post for publication on December 7, 1984
PUBLIC NOTICE OF A PROPOSED PROJECT
OR ACTIVITY WARRANTING PUBLIC COMMENT
The Colorado Air Pollution Control Division has declared that the
following proposed construction activity warrants public comment. There-
fore, the Division of Afr Pollution Control of the Colorado Department of
Health, hereby gives NOTICE, pursuant to Section 25-7-114(4)(e), CRS 1973,
as amended, of the Colorado "Air Quality Control Act," that an application
to the Division for an emission permit on the following proposed project
and activity has been received from: STORM KING MINES, INC.
to construct and operate an underground coal mine and surface
support facilities located approximately 10 miles west of Glenwood
Springs along Interstate Highway 70. The mine will produce up to
2.2 million tons coal annually using hydraulic mining techniques.
Maximum emissions of 151 tons per year from construction and limited
coal production activities is ,expected to occur during 1986 and
produce an ambient impact less than 27.3 ug/m3 near the property
line.
The Division hereby solicits and requests submission of public
comment concerning the aforesaid proposed project and activity for a
period of thirty (30) days from and after the date of this publication.
Any such comment must be in writing and be submitted to the following
addressee:
John Plog, P.E., M.S.
Stationary Sources Program
Air Pollution Control Division
Colorado Department of Health
4210 East llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
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Within thirty (30) days following the said thirty (30) day period
for public comment, the Division shall consider said comments and,
pursuant to Section 25-7-114(4)(g) and (h), either grant, deny, or
grant with conditions, the emission permit. Said public comment is
solicited to enable consideration of approval of and objections to the
proposed construction of the subject project and activity by affected
persons.
A copy of the application for the emission permit, the Preliminary
Analysis of said application, and accompanying data concerning the
proposed project and activity are available for inspection in the office
of the Clerk and Recorder of Garfield County, Glenwood Springs
during regular business hours of said office, and also may be inspected
at the office of the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department
of Health, 1101 Bellaire Street, Denver, Colorado.
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PRELIMINARY ANALYSIS
APPLICANT'S NAME: STORM KING MINES PERMIT NUMBER: 84GA323(1-13)
REVIEW ENGINEER:
John G. Plog, P.E.
DATE: 11/23/84
CONTROL ENGINEER: Jim Geier, P.E. PAGE 1 of
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
Storm King Mines, Inc. proposes to construct and operate an underground coal mining
facility near U.S. Interstate 70 between Glenwood Springs and New Castle. The mine
will produce up to 2.2 million tons coal per year using a hydraulic (water jet)
mining technique and commencing in 1987. During the period 1985 and 1986, con-
struction and site preparation activities will take place along with up to 150,000
tons per year coal production using conventional mining methods. It is anticipated
that maximum fugitive emissions will occur during this period.
Raw coal will be processed (screened, washed and crushed) on site and hauled off
site by Railroad train. Refuse coal will be stored on site.
Activity
SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS (TPY)
Uncontrolled Controlled
Construction 107.3 107.3
limited coal production 43.3 43.3
1985,1986 annual emissions 150.6 150.6
Coal production of 2.2 million tons/year
1987-2012 annual emissions
Activity
Construction & limited
coal production
119.2 36.49
AMBIENT AIR IMPACT
(worst case)
Source
Contribution Background Total Standard
27.3 80 108 150
(24 hour avg.) (24 hr. avg) (24 hr.avg.) (24 hour)
The Division has determined there will be no exceedances of any air pollution
standards by the proposed project.
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4210 East lIth�Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80220- one:
APPLICATION FOR EMISSION PERMIT
320-4180
-Construction
Activities -
This application shall be filled out completely - see instructions on reverse side.
1. PERMIT TO BE ISSUED TO: Telephone No {303) 792-2625
Storm Kine Mines. Inc
2. MAILING ADDRESS (include ZIP Code):
9137 East Mineral Circle, Englewood, CO 80112
3. TYPE OF ORGANIZATION:
LEE/Corporation n Partnership Individual Owner Q Governmental Agency
4. AGENT FOR SERVICE:
Storm King Mines, Inc.
GENERAL NATURE OF BUSINESS: (Include SIC Code if known)
Underground coal mining and surface coal preparation (SIC:1211)
6. AIR POLLUTION SOURCE: Pursuant to Regulation o. 3 of the
loradodAAir
rcQuality
Control Commission, applicationhereby
n
Emission Permit for the following air pollution source
(attach separate sheet where necessarv):
Sources 1-a, 1-b, 1-c & Construction activities: includes construction of surface
facilities, temporary storage piles, starter dam and haul roads.
7.
SOURCE LOCATION ADDRESS: (Include UTM Coordinates if known)
Soutjh rof I-7 , between New Castle & Genwood S r ngs
CTiNCUNTY(IES): Garfield
'(meters 3st
?Mly near 286,820E 4,381,66
8i
N and
LProcess Total Proiect Cost:
8. ESTIMATED COST OF SOURCE OR MODIFICATIONS:
Air Pollution Control Equipment.$493,000 Equipment $60,000,000
.Days Per .`(elar Source Will beOperated Durr lto drocondstrructi ninrorrwea weather -Assume 345d
Note: Application wi no �e consideredcomp ett w<< 9
9.
STATUS (check and complete applicable items):
EEEINew Air Pollutant Source
�--1 Control Equipment Being
+ , Added to Existing Source
n Activity Change
Estimated Date
Construction
Will Begin:
September, 1984
Estimated Date
Construction Will
Be Completed:
Early 1987 for mine/oren.
facilities & starter dam.
Haul grading will continue
"2012
10. Check is enclosed to cover APEN FILING FEE:
(See No. 10 on reverse side of this form)
11. ANTICIPATED START-UP DATE
°N/A
1)00,($40.00
PER APEN
12. DATE OF APPLICATION
Y/J/ CEWW D
13. SIGNATURE 0P)LEGALLY AUTHORIZED PERSON
71v\
14. Type or print name and official title of person signing thisSW 0ApY I �HCES
Mr. Sam S. Arentz, III; Vice President/Operations
SEP 51984
15. REMARKS: This application is part of one of 13 APEN/application
packages being submitted for sources at the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine
Date Received
./COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALT411
AIR, POLLUTION CONTROL DIVISION
4210 East llth Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80220
(303) 320-4180
AP application #1
-Construction Activities -
Pe rm i t No. q L/ 6--,�J z -3-
AIR POLLVANT EMISSION NOTICE (APEN)
FUGITIVE DUST
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Name of Firm: Storm Kine Mines. Inc.
Mailing Address: 9137 East Mineral Circle, Englewood, Co. ZIP 80112
Project Location: South of I-70 between New Castle & Glenwood Springs County: Garfield
Contact Person: Mr. Sam Arentz, III, Vice President/Operations
Phone: (303) 792-2625
Source 1: Construction of undereround mine. coal oreoaration facilities, haul roads,
Type of Activity: storage piles. and starter refuse impoundment dam.
Early 1987 for mine/prep.
Estimated Starting Date: September. 1984 Date of Completion:faci1itjes.& starter dam,
Haul road grading will continue" -25 years.-
Work Schedule: 13 hours/day 7 aaysiweek Assume 52 weeks/year
(However, construction activity will
Include a schedule for each activity below if substantially different. decrease during winter.
DATA REQUESTED BELOW SHOULD REFLECT A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD OF GREATEST ACTIVITY SINCE EMISSION`.
ARE ESTIMATED IN TERMS OF TONS PER YEAR FOR THE WORST CASE YEAR.
TOPSOIL
1.5 to 1.7 million
Est. yds. to be Removed: cu. yd. or Est. Scraper-Hrs. required for removal: N/A
493,000
Total Est. amount to be Stockpiled: cu. yds. Description of Control:Mulch and cover crop as
specified by Colorado Mined Land
A. For future reclamation 493,000 Reclamation Board (MLR).
B. For cut and fill activities
DRILLING
No. of holes required for: Overburden or Ore; Coal
Blasting may be required to prepare surface facilities construction
Description of Control: site and to open tunnels. Drilling will be necessary whenever
blasting is required. Most blasting, if required, will be underground
Frequency of Drilling: holes/day X340 days/year
BLASTING
Amount of material requiring blasting for removal: 400,000 cu. yd.°
77"Fn�
° !,?)
Est. Frequency of Blasting:Surface: 1 Estimated blasts/day: <261(weeId s o`��nli ys/year
Underground: 3 Blasts/day 340 t Gyve, SOURCES
Type of explosive used: conventional dynamite (TNT-ANFO)-blasting caps. nrCG
°Total quantity of rock/topsoil to be removed from surface facilities. Only a small fraction,
possibly none, will require blasting.
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PRODUCT REMOVAL N/application #1 �.
1985-50,000ton/yr. -Construction Activities -
Cubic yards or tons of: Overburden; 1986- Coal; Rock: Other
150,000 ton/yr.
Equipment to be used (end loader, dragline, shovel, etc., include capacities):
Front-end loader._ 6 cu. yd. or greater capacity.
Product Transportation (include on and off property) by conveying and unpaved haul road:
No.of Trips
Capacity No.of Trucks No.of Wheels per day
1. 28 ton
Haul
Trucks: 2. N/A
3. N/A
4. N/A
4
Haul Road and Conveyor Distances:
Temporary Coal Conveyor
Ave.Vehicle.
speed
18 7 . 5 /Truck <30 mph.
From
Access road from
1.Coal Storage near
mine mouth.
2. County Road 335
Temporary
3. Screenine System
4.
5.
Description of controls for unpaved haul roads: A
road.
Description of Controls for Conveyors:
Mileage per
5121_2211.2.22 -LEL
12 mi.
access
15 mi.
on unpave
road.
on unpave
county road; all
other offsite ro
to be paved
One-way
To Distance (miles)
County Road 335 0.8
Interstate 70
10,000 ton Coal
Stockpile
water or chemical
ust
1.0
0.1
LOADOUT TO GRIZZLY OR STOCKPILE
Description of loadout (truck bottom dump, truck end dump, conveyor, pneumatic elevator,etc.
To refuse dam: Truck end -dump; To refuse pond: sluiced by pipe.
Description of Controls (watering, chemicals, etc.): None.
Cubic yds. or tons of:
STOCKPILE (RAW)
Overburden N/A
493,000 cu. yds Topsoil
N/A
Coal 10,000 cu. yd. Rock
Other(Describe)
Method of loading into pile (conveyor, stolcker, end loader, etc.): Temporary conveyor to
temporary stacker. Front-end loader to truck to topsoil storage.
Controls: see below
Length of time stockpile remains undis abed 9125 (25 years) days
Topsoil: Mulch and cover crop as specified by Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board.
Rockpile: Watered as needed.
Description of
Description of
O•N/application #1
LOADOUT FROM STOCKPILE TO PROCESSING
-Construction Activities-
Loadout (bu_lidozer, conveyor, etc.): Flumed directly from mine to atempoxarY
screening system.
Controls_ltatering, chemicals, etc.): None required.
tons/hour 24
hours/day 1.0 days/year
Loadout schedule: _ ° 200
Tons/year
PROCESSING
of Material Subject to: 0
Primary Crushing; Q Secondary Crushing
0 Tertiary Crushing: Q _
Recrushing; Q _Fines Mill
1985-50,000T/Y
Moisture Content (of raw material
1986-150 000 T :Screening; Flumed
14% % Moisture Content (of finished material)
Description of Controls_itagfilter, spray bars, etc.): Non
CONVEYOR AND TRANSFER POINTS (IN PLANT)
Description of Controls for Conveyors: None
(Indicate on separate diagram if more than one conveyor system
0
Number of Transfer Points:
Description of Controls_ for Transfer Point Ton/Year
Quantity of material conveyed: 1986-1`S •ss
is involved)
STOCKPILE (FINISHED OR PROCESSED MATERIAL)
Rock; Other(des
Cubic yds.or tons of: 10,000 tons Coal;
Description of Controls:_ Waterin„ as needed.
Method of Loading into Pile: Temporary conve or to tem.orary stacker.
Length of time stockpile remains undisturbed: 0-100
Prior to the actual construuco thenlentgthlofesperiod, urbedoperio.schedule
s indeterminable
stockpile will be known , LOADOUT FROM STOCKPILE FOR FINAL period
Front-end loaded into haul trucks (28 -tons per load).
Description of Loadout: __
Description of Controls: None
out fr
in adv
1985-100
200 tons/hour 8 hours/day 1986 :"'
Loadout Schedule: 1986
° Maximum possible rates, but annual totals will not exceed 1985-50,000 tons;
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-Construction Activities -
FINAL TRANSPORT
Method of Transport of Product (Check One); Ei Haul Truck on paved roads' EIRail Car;
XQ Other (describe) Access road on'SKM property will be unpaved during
construction.
Capacity of Transport Vehicle (tons or yd3): 28 tons Haul Truck; N/A Rail car
Description of Controls: Wash or wet load. limit load size, wash vehicle.
Description of Route:
Unpaved. 0.8 mi. access road to County Road 335; unpaved, 1 mile to
Interstate Highway 1-70; paved, 9 mi. to Glenwood Springs
ROAD MAINTENANCE
Estimated Number Hours of Grader Work Required on Unpaved Roads:' 2 (Daily)
520 (Annually)
EXPOSED AREAS
Estimated Total Disturbed Acreage Subiect to Wind Erosion: 200 acres
Reclamation will occur in 2 phases. Construction areas will be
Time before revegetation: reclaimed in 1987. tirdiatife Operational areas
(mainly the refuse disposal site) will be reclaimed following mine closure in about 2012.
Estimated Total Acreage Required for Tailings or Waste Disposal: 25 acres (refuse disposal si
Description of Controls and Reclamation Plan: Reclamation measures will include covering the
refuse impoundment pond with a stable cap contoured to divert runoff away from the facility an
treated to encourage vegetative growth.
Reclamation will probably not begin before year 2012. However, topsoil will be stockpiled
immediately for reclamation purposes.
Remarks: This APEN is part of one of 13 APEN/Application packages being submitted for
sources at the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine. Types of emissions not addressed in this
particular APEN may be addressed in one of the other 12 APENs.
Signature of Person Legally Authorized to Supply Data:
Typed or Printed Name and Title: Mr. Sam S. Arentz, III
Vice President/Operations
Date:
November 29, 1984
Mr. E. Peter Matthies
President
Storm King Mines
9137 East Mineral Circle
Englewood, CO 80112
Dear Peter:
E>66/4
This letter is in regards to a conversation we had earlier today
concerning use of the City's dump in South Canyon for your excess
materials. After discussing this matter with Mr. Tim Danner, who is the
manager and operator of the dump, it appears certain that we will be
able to handle the materials that you need disposed of at this facility.
We have plenty of space and your excess would not hamper the overall
adequacy of our dump.
If you have any further questions or comments or need more information
please feel free to contact this office at your convenience. The City of
Glenwood Springs looks forward to working with Storm King to bring a
stronger economic base to our valley.
Sincerely,
Michael Copp
City Manager
City of Glenwood Springs
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