HomeMy WebLinkAbout20131915.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
> A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County
Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to
order by Chair, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman,
Robert Grand.
Absent/Excused: Bret Elliott and Bill Hall.
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services; Jennifer Petrik,
Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris
Ranslem, Secretary.
D Motion: Approve the July 2, 2013 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Robert
Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously.
I> CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
USR13-0025
SLW RANCH COMPANY, C/O DCP MIDSTREAM LP
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY FOR OIL
AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS
PROCESSING FACILITIES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, FIVE (5)
COMPRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH GAS PROCESSING OR WHICH
COMPRESS GAS TO ENTER A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORT TO MARKET,
AND ONE (1) SEVENTY-FOOT IN HEIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN
THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
SUBX13-0013; PART OF SECTION 7, T5N, R63W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
1 MILE SOUTH OF CR 62; 1 MILE EAST OF CR 59.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, stated that staff is requesting a continuance to the August 6, 2013
Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant time to meet the mineral notice requirement.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
u Motion: Continue Case USR13-0025 to the August 6, 2013 Planning Commission hearing, Moved
by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman,
Robed Grand.
I> CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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USR13-0026
DCP MIDSTREAM LP
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND FIFTH AMENDED SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT (4th AmUSR-552) FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT FACILITY, FOR OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE,
INCLUDING, A NATURAL GAS PROCESSING FACILITY, RELATED GAS
PLANT EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES, AND A COMMUNICATIONS
TOWER UP TO 100 FEET IN HEIGHT IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT
SUBX13-0010 BEING PART SE4 SECTION 28, T6N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND A STRIP 150' WIDE ALONG SOUTH SIDE
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LOCATION:
OF E2NE4 SECTION 28, T6N, R65W BEING 75' WIDE ON EACH SIDE OF
CENTERLINE ABANDON MAIN TRACK GREELEY BRANCH OF UPRR
WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 43; NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
64; APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES SOUTH OF CR 66.
D Kim Ogle, Planning Services, stated that staff is requesting a continuance to the August 6, 2013
Planning Commission hearing to allow the applicant time to meet the mineral notice requirement.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR13-0026 to the August 6, 2013 Planning Commission hearing, Moved
by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman,
Robert Grand.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION:
USR13-0023
WHITE BEAR MANAGEMENT, LLC
CHRIS GATHMAN
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY
USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR
INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, (PROPANE STORAGE), PROVIDED THAT
THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED
SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO
ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT C REC EXEMPT RE -4081; PART SW4 SECTION 21, T8N, R62W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 77; APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH
OF STATE HIGHWAY 14.
D Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0023, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman stated that the applicants are proposing an office trailer, one
30,000 gallon propane tank along with two 10,000 gallon propane tanks with the provision to install one
additional 30,000 gallon propane tank in the future. The facility is not proposed to be manned by on site
employees on a full-time basis. Mr. Gathman noted that one letter was received from a surrounding
property owner citing concerns regarding safety and compatibility. Staff has attached a condition that the
applicants provide a screening plan to address screening of the tanks from adjacent residences. The
Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of
approval and development standards.
Jennifer Petrik, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
Commissioner Lawley asked what the applicant is proposing for drainage on site. Ms. Petrik said that a
water quality feature is required for the site. Mr. Lawley asked if it is an engineered system. Ms. Petrik
said that in this case the applicant chose to have it engineered but it is not required.
D Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light stated that the applicants met Condition of
Approval 1.6 and recommended that Condition of Approval 1.C be deleted since it does not apply to
propane tanks.
Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.C, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
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• Mickey Leyba-Farnsworth, Permontes Group, 625 Main Street, Longmont, Colorado, stated that the
applicant, Polar Gas Front Range, has purchased this property for the purpose of propane storage to
supply propane to the surrounding oil and gas operations as well as some additional customers. They
originally proposed one 30,000 gallon tank with an additional 30,000 gallon tank in the future; however
they are requesting the installation of two 30,000 gallon tanks initially. Ms. Farnsworth clarified that there
should be two 1,000 gallon storage tanks instead of two 10,000 gallon tanks. Ms. Farnsworth stated that
the applicant plans to address screening by installing slating on the proposed chainlink fence along the
west and north sections of the fence.
Commissioner Maxey asked if the entire parcel will be fenced. Ms. Farnsworth stated that fence will
surround only the tanks and added that there is a barbed wire fence along the road. In response to Mr.
Maxey's question, there will be no security gate at the entrance point; rather it will be near the storage
tanks and facility.
• Nathan Reed, Polar Gas, 374 Eudora, Denver, Colorado, stated that the drivers are on site for
approximately 1 hour to load up and then they leave the site. The trucks are all self contained therefore
they have all of their own lighting on site and try to keep the lighting contained to where they will be.
Commissioner Smock asked if the trucks with lights on will be circling outside of the fenced area. Mr.
Reed said that they will be circling the outside of the fence but they will be asked to shut off their
clearance and head lights during night time hours.
Commissioner Grand asked how tall the tanks are. Mr. Reed said that they are 9 foot in diameter and will
be about 12 foot tall. He added that what will be visible from the top of the fence will be painted a green
sage to blend in with the surroundings.
D The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Anna Sanders, 44336 CR 77, stated that she is concerned that if something happens out there the fire
will travel fast. She added that there is a lot of truck traffic on the road and expressed concern that her
daughter rides her bike on the road to get to work and is concerned with her safety.
• Mr. Reed said that the facility is built and maintained according to the State of Colorado Regulations.
The facility is designed so that any leaks, pull aways, or problems will be stopped immediately by an
internal valve that will shut off immediately. Mr. Reed said that propane poses no environmental hazard.
If it is exposed to air it will dissipate quickly.
With regard to traffic, Mr. Reed said that with the growth in the oil and gas operations he said that traffic
changes from year to year; however the 4 to 6 trucks daily are during their busiest times of the year.
Commissioner Maxey wished to clarify lighting and asked staff how they feel about the lights on the truck.
Mr. Gathman asked how visible the access point is going to be from the road. Ms. Farnsworth said that
the drivers work for Polar Gas and know where the facility is and are familiar to the site. Mr. Reed said
that the 1,000 gallon tanks are utilized by oilfield employees working for different heating companies. Mr.
Maxey said then these drivers are not familiar to the site. In summary, Mr. Maxey stated that staff is
requesting a lighting plan because of the concern with the entrance point.
D Mr. Gathman stated that Condition of Approvals 1.A and 1.D regarding the lighting plan are
duplicated and suggested deleting Condition of Approval 1.D.
Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.D, Moved by Nick Berryman, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
• The Planning Commission recommended that a light be installed at the entrance but that it be
downcast and shining away from surrounding residences.
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Commissioner Lawley stated that since there is no cap on the amount of trucks per day, can a
development standard be added that would not allow any staging on the roadway.
Ms. Petrik recommended adding a Development Standard to read "There shall be no parking or staging
of vehicles on county roads. On site parking shall be utilized."
Motion: Add Development Standard as stated by Staff, Moved by Mark Lawley, Seconded by Robert
Grand.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
D Motion: Forward Case USR13-0023 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman,
Robert Grand.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss.
Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, said in answer to why the Planning Commission is the final determination
on major facilities of public utilities. He said that the Weld County Code parallels State Statute. The
State Statute allows for major facilities of public utilities to go to local Planning Commissions for a
decision. If a Planning Commission were to deny an application it could go back to that Utility's Board for
a vote and if they decided to go ahead with it they could.
In addition, Mr. Yatabe researched the oil refinery issue and said that he spoke with many people
including someone at the American Petroleum Institute. The representative that he talked to said that the
major regulations are under EPA. Mr. Yatabe said that the representative stated that there is only one
(1) refinery in Colorado, which is in Denver. Additionally, the representative indicated that there is no plan
for any more refineries to built and added that if there were to be any built it would have been done by
now. Colorado has second lowest gas prices in the nation and petroleum is based on market values. He
added that it is unlikely that the industry will build an oil refinery here.
Meeting adjourned at 2:41 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
[� Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
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