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Home My WebLink About20132724.tiffSITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE RECEIPT II /AMOUNT # /$ APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DATE RECEIVED: CASE 4 ASSIGNED: PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Number S E E -A T- T- A CHE D (12 duel number Inund on I I< I It inforrenhon ohfnlonhhe at the Welci County Assessuds Offin or v.vec LO Vo2id co us) Legal Description SEE ATTACHED Section 28 Township 6 North. Range 65 West Zone District: VARIOUS , Total Acreage: approx. 23 Flood Plain: rau Airport Overlay District ACEZ FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY: Name: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO Work Phone # 303.5/1.7284 Home Phone # N/A Address: FAX SERVICE DEPARTMENT Address: PO I3t79 City/State/Zip Code DENVER, CO 80201-1979 Name: DCP MIDSTREAM LP Work Phone It 303.605.1609 Home Phone 4 N/A Email N/A Address: PROPERTY TAX DEPARTMENT Address:5 8 WESTHEIMET SUITE T900 City/State/Zip Code HOUSTON, TX 77057 - Name: SEE ATTACHED LIST OF PROPERTY OWNERS ALONG PREFERRED TRANSMISSION LINE ROUTE Work Phone # .Home Phone 4 - _ Email Address: Address: City/State/Zip Code Geological Hazard: ror Entail NPO BOX 1979 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization roust accompany _prp; cottons srgnud by Authoriiud Acunt) Name: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY of COLORADO - John Lupo Work Phone 4 303.571.7284 Home Phone // /20.83/4/42 Address: 1800 Lerimer Street /1400 Address: City/State/Zip Code Denver, CO 80202 Email derek d.holscherfo xcelenerfly.c:om PROPOSED USE: New 1'15kV overhead transmission line from PSCo's Monfort Substation to DCP Midstream's Lucerne gas compressing plant expansion. I (We) hereby depose and stale under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence roust be included indicating that the signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation_ Tril Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date SlglA tlure: Owl -terror -Authorized Agent Date John D. Lupo hyanager, Siting X'r'Land Rights `-Xcel Energy Services, Inc. as arthnrbod Anent for Public Service Company of Colorado Delegation of Authority to Act as Authorized Agent DATE: February 28, 2013 1'O: Vice President and Corporate Secretary FROM: Kent Larson, Sr Vice President, Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) RE: DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO ACT AS AUTHORIZED AGENT Addition for John Lupo In keeping with the need to conduct normal business in an expeditious manner, the following delegation of authority is provided: 1. This delegation of authority constitutes my authorization as required by Company resolutions or bylaws to act on behalf of Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) for matters related to Siting and Land Rights. 2. John Lupo, manager, Siting and Land Rights is authorized to act as an AGENT for Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo). Authority is granted to sign and execute agreements, contracts, deeds, license or permit applications, and other similar documents ("Agreements") in the name of Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo) up to a value of $500,000. For Agreements greater than this amount or where the Agreement is not of a routine nature, the signature of the Elected Officer is still required. 3. Provisions of this memo will expire February 28, 2013. (- Kent T Larson Sr Vice President Public Service Company of Colorado Cc: Greg Chamberlain John Lupo File 01-21-11 Fee Owners of Property - Preferred Transmission Line Route Monfort Substation Name: Public Service Company of Colorado — Tax Service Department Address: PO Box 1979 City/State/Zip: Denver, CO 80201-1979 Parcel #: 080332000070 Name: Wake LLLP. Address: 801 8th Street Suite 220 City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080332000015 Name: Phyllis J. Alexander (Heirs of) Address: 243 42nd Avenue City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80634 Parcel #: 080332000069 Name: Zabka Farms Inc. Address: 617 6th Street City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080332000020 Name: Zabka Farms Inc. Address: 617 6th Street City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080332000046 Name: Hungenberg MC Farms LLLP Address: 976 N. Balsam Avenue City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080333000010 Name: Hungenberg BL Farms LLLP Address: 976 N. Balsam Avenue City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080333000057 Name: Hoshiko Farms Inc. Address: PO Box 119 City/State/Zip: Kersey, CO 80644 Parcel #: 080333000014 Name: Hoshiko Farms Inc. Address: PO Box 119 City/State/Zip: Kersey, CO 80644 Parcel #: 080333000015 Name: Beatrice L. Hungenberg Address: 976 N. Balsam Avenue City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080333000034 Name: Bliss Greeley Farm LLLP Address: 2695 Amber Drive City/State/Zip: Loveland, CO 80537 Parcel #: 080333000016 Name: James R. Koehler Revocable Trust Address: 1001 East C Street City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080333000017 Name: Hoshiko Farms Inc. Address: PO Box 119 City/State/Zip: Kersey, CO 80644 Parcel #: 080333000032 Name: Hoshiko Farms Inc. Address: PO Box 119 City/State/Zip: Kersey, CO 80644 Parcel #: 080333000035 Name: Hoshiko Farms Inc. Address: PO Box 119 City/State/Zip: Kersey, CO 80644 Parcel #: 080333000031 Name: Hungenberg Day Farms LLLP Address: 976 N. Balsam Avenue City/State/Zip: Greeley, CO 80631 Parcel #: 080328400005 DCP Midstream Expansion Name: DCP Midstream LP — Property Tax Department Address: 5718 Westheimer #1900 City/State/Zip: Houston, TX 77057 Parcel #: 080328000037 Appendix D USR Questionnaire USR Questionnaire 1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. The proposed use of the property is described in the following sections of the Weld County 1041 Permit Application: Project Description, Introduction, Purpose and Need, and Proposed Action Sections. 2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan. The Weld County Code, Chapter 22, Comprehensive Plan, has been reviewed and the proposed transmission line is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, including Land Use, Environmental Resources, and Natural Resources. The proposed transmission line is located within the Agricultural, Low -Density Residential and Industrial Zone Districts but predominantly in the Agriculture Zone. Although the transmission line is not an agricultural use, it's a land use that is commonly located in agricultural areas and does not conflict with the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Careful site planning can be developed with only a localized loss of agricultural land quality. Ground disturbance is generally limited to the area immediately around the base of each pole. The construction of the proposed transmission line is not a catalyst that would cause additional non-agricultural land uses on adjacent land. Impacts to environmental resources such as air, water, waste, noise, and public health would be minimal and limited to the construction period (see Sections 21-3-330.B.5.g, 21-3-330.B.12, and 21-3-330.B.15). Mitigation practices described in Appendix B of this Weld County 1041 Application would be implemented to minimize impacts to environmental resources. Natural resources such as sensitive wildlife areas, recreation areas, and mineral and energy resources would not be impacted by the proposed Project. Efforts would be made to avoid all sensitive wildlife areas; impacts to and proposed mitigation for sensitive wildlife areas are described in the Wildlife and Critical Wildlife Habitat section and Appendix B of this Weld County 1041 Application. No parks, open space or recreation areas are located near the Project. A number of oil and gas wells and natural gas pipelines occur in the vicinity of the proposed transmission line. Detailed design of the transmission line will ensure that poles are located to avoid any impact on these facilities. 3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located. The proposed transmission line is located within the Agricultural, Low -Density Residential and Industrial Zone Districts. Major facilities of public utilities may be constructed, operated, and maintained in all of these Zone Districts upon approval of a permit in accordance with the requirements and procedures set forth in Article II, Division 4 of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. Major facilities of a public utility are also subject to the provisions of section 23-4-420. This section of the code states that the applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that there is a need for the facility within the proposed area of service; this is discussed in the Purpose and Need section of this Weld County 1041 Application. 4. What types of uses surround the site (explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses). All of the land within the Project area is part of unincorporated Weld County. The land in between the Monfort Substation and Highway 85 belongs to a single land owner and is used for agricultural purposes. In between Highway 85 and N. 1st Avenue, there are two residential properties on the north side of F Street and one residential property on the south. The property on the south is also used as a horse farm. The rest of the land along the route is residential and used for agricultural purposes including 7 residences, 15 oil and gas wells, an oil tank battery and collection lines throughout. The three properties at the northern end of the line are owned by Duke Energy Field Services and DCP Midstream, which are used for the existing Lucerne gas compressing plant and expansion area as well as agricultural uses which are currently managed by a tenant farmer. 5. Describe in detail, the following: a. Number of people who will use the site No people would use this site, other than those performing routine maintenance and monitoring of the transmission line. b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site Construction crews could have up to 30 people during construction. The Project would generate infrequent trips to the transmission line during operations with the line being inspected annually and for occasional maintenance. See Section 21-3-330.B.7 of the Weld County 1041 Application for additional information. c. Hours of operation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. d. Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site The new 2.5 -mile transmission line would consist of approximately 25-28 structures. The structures would be single pole steel structures spaced approximately 400-550 feet apart. The transmission line would have three conductors and an overhead optical ground wire for internal PSCo communications. Transmission poles would be directly embedded in soil, except at changes in direction of the line. At these locations, the poles would be installed on reinforced concrete foundations, approximately 5-7 feet in diameter and 20-30 feet deep. e. Type and number of animals, if any, to be on this site No animals would be on site. f. Kind of vehicles (type, size, weight) of vehicles that will access this site and how often Construction equipment and duration of construction is found in Tables 5 and 6 in Section 21-3-3303.7 of the Weld County 1041 Application. g. Who will provide fire protection to the site The proposed Project is located within the jurisdiction of the Eaton Fire Protection District. h. Water source on the property (both domestic and irrigation) A constant domestic water supply will not be supplied for the site. Minimal quantities of water for construction dust suppression would be brought in by a water truck on an as -needed basis. There will be no permanent water supply at the proposed Project site. i. Sewage disposal system on the property (existing and proposed) Sanitary portable toilets with a regular cleaning service would be provided for the construction crews. There are no plans for a permanent sewage disposal system associated with the proposed Project. j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored There would be temporary storage of construction materials at either the Monfort Substation or the Lucerne gas compressing plant property. Construction, operation, and maintenance activities would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the use of hazardous substances. The only hazardous chemicals anticipated to be used on site are those found in diesel fuel, gasoline, coolant (ethylene glycol), and lubricants in machinery. Hazardous materials would not be drained onto the ground or into streams or drainage areas. PSCo's Project Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects are attached as Appendix B of the Weld County 1041 Application. Enclosed containment would be provided for all trash. All construction waste, including trash and litter, garbage, other solid waste, petroleum products, and other potentially hazardous materials would be removed to a disposal facility authorized to accept such materials. 6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal. No landscaping would be performed in association with the construction of the transmission line. 7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs. PSCo will exercise care to preserve the natural landscape and will conduct its construction operations so as to prevent any unnecessary destruction, scarring, or defacing of the natural surroundings in the vicinity of the work. PSCo will reseed based on each landowners seed mix requirements. This may mean that PSCo will pay for crop damages and the landowner will reseed their property agriculturally. Mitigation practices described in Appendix B of the Weld County 1041 Application shall be implemented to minimize impacts to environmental resources. Any trees, native shrubbery, and vegetation shall be preserved and protected from damage by the construction operations and equipment. Post seeding mulch will be utilized during reclamation activities to help reduce wind erosion and blowing dust. The mulch/stabilization will be performed as soon as possible after completion of project activities to minimize potential fugitive dust generation as revegetation occurs. Presently, PSCo has no plans to decommission the DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV transmission line. Therefore, formal reclamation procedures for termination of the Use by Special Review activity are not proposed. 8. Explain how the stormwater drainage will be handled at the site. Because there would be no grading of the site, a drainage report would not be prepared as part of the application materials. The project would not create runoff in excess of previous levels and would not change existing topography or adversely affect drainage. There would be no alteration in the pattern or intensity of surface drainage as a result of construction and operation of the transmission line. 9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is scheduled to begin. Construction would begin in late January/early February, 2014 and be completed in early May 2014. Reseedings would be completed as soon as practicable after construction. 10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site. Materials would be temporarily stored at either the Monfort Substation or the Lucerne gas compressing plant property, but there would be no stockpile of wastes at either site. Dumpsters would be provided for construction waste and would be emptied on a regular or as -needed basis. There will be no permanent storage or waste stockpiles on site. WASTE HANDLING PLAN All construction materials, waste, and debris shall be removed from the project area in a timely manner. Burning or burying of waste materials on the right-of-way or at the construction site will not be allowed. All materials resulting from the contractor's clearing operations shall be removed from the right-of-way. No bulk fuel storage will occur within the project right-of-way. All fuel and fluid spills within this area will be handled in accordance with appropriate state and federal spill reporting and response requirements. The contractor shall notify PSCo of any spills so appropriate notifications can be made to regulatory authorities. Any waste generated as a result of the proposed action will be properly disposed of in a permitted facility. Solid waste generated during construction and periodic maintenance periods will be minimal. All hazardous materials will be handled in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal hazardous material statues and regulations. DUST ABATEMENT PLAN Construction related dust disturbance shall be controlled by the periodic application of water to all disturbed areas along the right-of-way and access roads. A Storm Water Management Plan will be followed to mitigate soil erosion during the construction phase. After construction is completed the project area will be stabilized using native vegetation and seeding mulch during reclamation activities to help reduce wind erosion and blowing dust. The mulch/stabilization will be performed as soon as possible after completion of project activities to minimize potential fugitive dust generation as revegetation occurs. In addition, a water truck will be utilized to control dust after construction, if required. FOR COMMERCIAL SITES, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BUSINESS EMERGENCY INFORMATION: Business Name: Public Service Co. of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Co. Phone: 303.571.7281 Address: 1800 Larimer Street Suite 400 City, ST, Zip: Denver, CO 80202 Business Owner: N/A Phone: N/A Home Address: N/A City, ST, Zip: N/A List three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency: NAME 911 TITLE ADDRESS PHONE Lee Kenshalo Manager Substation O&M 200 W. 6th St. Silverthorne, CO 80498 303.475.4533 Lookout Operations Center 18201 W. 10th Ave. Golden, CO 80401 303.273.4810 Business Hours: 24 Hours a day Days: 7 Days a week Type of Alarm: None Burglar Holdup Fire Silent Audible Name and address of Alarm Company: N/A Location of Safe: N/A MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION: Number of entry/exit doors in this building: N/A Location(s): N/A Is alcohol stored in building? N/A Location(s): Are drugs stored in building? N/A Location(s): Are weapons stored in building? N/A Location(s): The following programs are offered as a public service of the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Please indicate the programs of interest. Physical Security Check Crime Prevention Presentation UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS: Main Electrical: N/A Gas Shut Off: N/A Exterior Water Shutoff: N/A Interior Water Shutoff: N/A DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Use by Special Review and Areas and Activities of State Interest Permit Application Weld County, Colorado April 2013 Submitted by: Xcel Energy PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table of Contents PROJECT DESCRIPTION (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.1.A—G) 6 Introduction 6 Who are we? 6 Project Description 6 Purpose and Need 6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project 7 Transmission System Alternatives 7 Electrical System Alternatives Evaluated 7 Preferred System Alternative 7 Transmission Line Routing 7 Public Outreach 8 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE 10 23-2-240. Design standards 10 23-2-250. Operation standards. 13 23-2-260. Application requirements. 14 AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 32 21-3-330 Application Submittal Requirements 32 21 -3 -330.A —Application Requirements for a Major Facility of a Public Utility 32 21 -3 -330.B -Submittal Requirements 32 21 -3 -330.B.1 —Map Requirements 32 21-3-330.B.1.a—Name and Acreage of Proposed Use 32 21-3-330.B.1.b, d —Map Requirements 32 21-3-330.B.1.c—Applicants and Consultants 32 21 -3 -330.B.2 —Title Information 32 21-3-330.B.2.a-Surface Property Owners 32 21-3-330.B.2.b—Access to the Project Area 33 21-3-330.B.2.c—Real Property Interests 33 21-3-330.B.2.d—Mineral Interests 34 21 -3 -330.B.3 —Application Submittal Requirements 34 21-3-330.B.3.a—c—Map Requirements 34 21-3-330.B.3.d—Vicinity Map 34 21 -3 -330.B.4 —Plot Plan 34 21 -3 -330.B.5 —Other Information 34 21-3-330.B.5.a—Present Use and Zoning 34 21-3-330.B.5.b—d—Map Extent 35 21-3-330.B.5.e—Type of Facility 35 21-3-330.B.5.f—Projected Development Schedule 35 21-3-330.B.5.g—Hazards and Emergency Procedures 35 21-3-330.B.5.h—Name, Address, and Telephone of Applicant 42 21-3-330.B5.i—Name and Address of the Fee Owners of the Property 42 21-3-330.B.5.j—Legal Description of the Property under Consideration 42 21-3-330.B.5.k—Total Acreage of the Parcel, Right -of -Way or Corridor under Consideration 43 21-3-330.B.5.l—Existing Land Use 43 21-3-330.B.5.m—Existing Land Uses of All Properties Adjacent to Parcel 43 21-3-330.B.5.n—Present Zone and Overlay Zones 43 21-3-330.B.5.o- Signatures of the Applicant and Fee Owners or Their Authorized Legal Agent 43 21 -3 -330.B.6 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Constraints Affecting Site Selection and Construction 44 21 -3 -330.B.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.a) 45 3 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Land Use 45 Socioeconomic Impacts (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.g and 21-3-330.C.3.a) 47 Discussion of Impacts on Additional Resources Including Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors (SAISFIES 21-3-330.C.2c and 21-3-330.C.2e) 47 Vegetation Including Marshlands and Wetlands 47 Wildlife and Critical Wildlife Habitat 47 Special Status Species 48 Unique Areas of Geologic, Historic, or Archaeological Importance 52 Vested Water Rights 52 21 -3 -330.B.8 —Long -Term Effects upon Physical and Socioeconomic Development 52 21 -3 -330.B.9 —Mitigation of Adverse Impacts and Maximization of Positive Impacts 52 21 -3 -330.B.10 —Non -Structural Alternatives 53 21 -3 -330.B.11 -Structural Alternatives 53 21 -3 -330.B.12 —Air and Water Pollution Impacts and Control Alternatives 53 Air Pollution Impact and Control (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.d) 53 Water Pollution Impacts and Control 53 21 -3 -330.B.13 —Design Alternatives: Access, Landscaping, and Architecture 53 21 -3 -330.B.14 —New or Upgraded Services 54 21 -3 -330.B.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric, Geologic, Pedologic, Biotic, Visual, and Noise Impacts 54 Hydrologic 54 Geologic 54 Pedologic 54 Noise 55 Visual 55 21 -3 -330.B.16 -Surface and Subsurface Drainage 60 21 -3 -330.B.17 —Any Other Information Required by Planning Commission 60 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E PSCo Position Statement on EMF Health Effects Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects NRCS Soils Report USR Questionnaire Public Comments LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Opportunities and Constraints Criteria 9 Figure 2 Plot Plan 26 Figure 3 Typical Structure Type 28 Figure 4 Vicinity Map 30 Figure 5 Existing Transmission Lines of 115 -kV or Greater Within 2 Miles 36 Figure 6 Magnetic Field Data 38 Figure 7 Water Resources 49 Figure 8 Soil Shrink/Swell Potential 56 Figure 9 Soil Erodibility 58 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Transmission Line Characteristics 19 Table 2 Project Schedule 35 Table 3 Common Sources of Magnetic Fields 38 Table 4 Opportunities and Constraints Criteria 44 4 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table 5 Typical Construction Personnel and Equipment - Transmission Line 46 Table 6 Weight of Construction Vehicles 46 Table 7 Threatened or Endangered Species within the Project Area 48 Table 8 Soil Shrink/Swell Classes 54 Table 9 Soil Erodibility Classes 55 5 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Project Description (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.1.A-G) Introduction Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), an Xcel Energy Company, proposes to construct a new 115 -kilovolt (kV) electric transmission line in unincorporated Weld County, Colorado. PSCo is requesting approval of the preferred route for the proposed DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project (Project) under Weld County Code Chapter 23 requirements governing Use by Special Review (USR) and Chapter 21 requirements governing Areas and Activities of State Interest (AASI). This submittal includes the purpose and need and description of the proposed Project, which is situated on privately owned property in Weld County. Who are we? Xcel Energy is a major U.S. electric and natural gas company with regulated operations in eight Western and Midwestern states. Xcel Energy provides a comprehensive portfolio of energy -related products and services to 3.4 million electric customers and 1.9 million natural gas customers. As a point of clarification, the utility company name is "branded" as Xcel Energy: however, the legal owner and operator of the utility facilities in Colorado is Public Service Company of Colorado. All utility facilities and related land rights, including fee property, easements, permits, etc, are owned by operated by and held in the name of Public Service Company of Colorado, a Colorado Corporation (PSCo). Project Description PSCo is proposing to construct a new 115 -kV transmission line in Weld County. The transmission line will begin at PSCo's Monfort Substation located in the SE IA of Section 32, Township 6 North, Range 65 West and terminate at DCP (Duke Conoco Phillips) Midstream's Lucerne gas compressing plant located on the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 6 North, Range 65 West. The project requires a new 75 -foot right-of-way over an area of approximately 2.5 miles where land cover is primarily agricultural. Purpose and Need The purpose of this project is to serve the electrical needs of DCP. DCP is a business that's in the midstream segment of the natural gas industry. As part of its business, DCP gathers natural gas from wellheads, performs gas processing, and transmits final products to customers via pipelines. In Weld County, DCP operates an extensive network of gathering pipelines as well as seven gas producing plants. The area has recently seen rapid expansion as new drilling technologies are allowing more oil and gas to be produced. As a result, gas gathering and processing capacity needs to be expanded in order to meet the growing production. To meet these needs, DCP is proposing to expand their existing Lucerne gas compressing plant, which will include the construction of a new substation to facilitate the required electricity for the expansion. In order to satisfy the electric power requirements, DCP has requested that PSCo construct a radial 115 -kV transmission line from the existing PSCo Monfort Substation to DCP's new substation which will be located adjacent to the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant. DCP will submit a separate application for their distribution substation and gas processing plant expansion. This application request is only for the transmission line between the existing Monfort Substation and DCP's proposed distribution substation. The anticipated in-service date for the transmission line project is May 2014. 6 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Alternatives to the Proposed Project Transmission System Alternatives Electrical System Alternatives Evaluated Three electrical system alternatives were evaluated to address the need of the Project. Alternative 1: No Action Taking no action would result in no power delivery to the proposed substation at the Lucerne gas compressing plant expansion. Without the proposed substation, power for the Project would need to be supplied by generators. In order to run the generators, DCP would need to include the emissions from the generators into the air quality permit. Due to the Denver metro airshed not meeting EPA mandated standards for air pollution, the additional emissions from the generators would make an emissions permit difficult and time consuming to obtain. The No Action Alternative does not meet the need of the Project. Alternative 2: Supply power to the proposed substation at the Lucerne gas compressing plant expansion through the existing PSCo 44 -kV transmission line. After reviewing alternative 2, the 44 -kV transmission system, it was confirmed that elements on the system are loaded to near their thermal rating limits. It was also determined that no available room for load growth exists on the 44 -kV system without significant reinforcements. Alternative 3: Construct a new transmission line connection from the Monfort Substation to the proposed substation at the Lucerne gas compressing plant. (Preferred Alternative) Alternative 3 would involve the construction of approximately two and a half (2.5) miles of new 115 -kV transmission line between the Monfort Substation and the proposed substation at the Lucerne gas compressing plant. Alternative 3 would provide the necessary power to operate the new substation within the required timeframe, as requested by DCP. Preferred System Alternative The preferred system alternative is Alternative 3. Alternative 3 meets the Project's purpose and need and provides a cost-effective, secure, and reliable source of power for the proposed substation at the Lucerne gas compressing plant. Based on the location of the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant, the nearest PSCo substation is the Pleasant Valley 44 -kV substation. There is not enough capacity on the 44 -kV system to serve their load. The next closest facility is the Monfort Substation which has the capacity on the 115 -kV system to serve the load. Other 115 -kV substations are further away and would require longer transmission lines, and most likely new ROW. Transmission Line Routing An opportunities and constraints analysis was completed for the study area (Figure 1) to help determine potential routes for the Project The three (3) route alternatives chosen were determined to be feasible based on the analysis. Route A: In Route A, the line leaves the southwest corner of Monfort Substation and heads east, following an existing 44 -kV line for approximately 2,500 feet to the east side of North 1st Avenue. The line then turns to the north and runs along the east side of North 1St Avenue for 1,320 feet. From there the line turns again 7 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application to the east and travels for about 3,960 feet. Next the line turns to the north and travels approximately 4,620 feet to the proposed distribution substation at the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant (total approximate length, 12,400 feet/2.34 miles). Route A impacted the second most number of residential landowners and was further constrained by crossing an additional 1/4 mile of underground gas pipeline. Route A would also require the construction of two additional angle structures. Route B: In Route B, the line leaves the southwest corner of Monfort Substation and heads east, following an existing 44 -kV line for approximately 2,500 feet to the east side of North 1st Avenue. The line then continues to the east for approximately 3,960 feet. Next the line turns to the north and travels approximately 5,940 feet into proposed distribution substation at the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant (total approximate length, 12,400 feet/2.34 miles). Route B is the preferred transmission line route alternative. Route B was selected as the preferred alternative after land use, natural resources, and public input were taken into account. Route B is the most direct route to deliver power to the expansion at the Lucerne gas compressing plant and impacts the fewest number of residential landowners. Route C: In Route C, the line leaves the southwest corner of Monfort Substation and heads east, following an existing 44 -kV line for approximately 2,500 feet to the east side of North 1st Avenue. The line then turns to the south and runs along the east side of North 1st Avenue for 1,320 feet. From there the line turns again to the east and travels for about 3,960 feet along the south side of East C Street. Next the line turns to the north and travels approximately 7,260 feet into the proposed distribution substation at the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant (total approximate length 15,040 feet/2.84 miles). Route C impacted the greatest number of residential landowners out of the three alternatives. Route C also was 1/2 mile longer than the preferred alternative, with nearly 3 miles of transmission line. Route C also would require the construction of two additional angle structures and would have to cross an additional 1/2 mile of underground gas pipeline. Public Outreach On October 26, 2012, PSCo mailed a letter to all landowners within the study area explaining the Project and the purpose that it would serve. The letter identified the Monfort Substation, the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant, and explained that the proposed transmission line must connect the two. Recipients were provided with contact information and were invited to call PSCo with comments or questions about the Project, as well as input regarding potential routes for the transmission line. PSCo staff spoke with each individual who called. Due to the minimal response from the public, PSCo went ahead and identified three route alternatives. A follow-up letter was mailed to all the landowners within the study area on December 7, 2012 informing them of the selection of three route alternatives. The letter included a map depicting the three alternatives and asked the public to provide their input by either calling or emailing PSCo directly or using a self addressed, stamped envelope that was provided. PSCo also held a public open house meeting at the Rodarte Community Center on Wednesday March 13, 2013 from 4-6pm. At the meeting graphic materials and other information were on display and the public was asked to provide their input. PSCo staff was also available to answer any questions. Most of the questions from the public were around the location of the transmission line and if the project could be constructed and operated in a way so that current agricultural operations were not significantly impacted. 8 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application As the preferred route was identified, PSCo staff reached out individually to the landowners whose property would be impacted by that route. PSCo continues to work with those landowners to minimize and mitigate impacts to their properties. Figure 1 Opportunities and Constraints Criteria Category Opportunity Sensitive Exclusion Existing Utility and Transportation Corridors Electric Transmission Lines Adjacent to existing transmission line corridors (500' buffer) Electric Distribution Lines Adjacent to existing distribution line corridors (500' buffer) Pipelines Adjacent to existing pipeline corridors (500' buffer) Pipelines crossing agricultural lands at a diagonal Roads . Adjacent to Road/Highway corridors (500' buffer) Overhanging lines within road ROW Structures within road ROW Land Use Zoning Agricultural (A), Industrial (I), Low Density Residential (R1) High Density Residential (R4) & Planned Unit Development (PUD) Airports Structure placement following the boundaries described in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR Part 77 Irrigation Wells Wells within new transmission line easement Placement of wells directly under transmission line Communication Towers Within 100' of FCC Structure Within 50' of FCC Structure Oil & Gas Wells — — Within 150' of required setback Natural Environment Surface Water Use existing corridors where they cross surface waters Within 600' of perennial streams and lakes Within 100' of perennial streams and lakes Floodplains - Within the boundaries of a 100 year or 500 year floodplain — Canals, Excluding Lateral Ditches Within 100' feet of canal Overhanging lines within canal Within boundary of historic canal Sensitive Wildlife Hamra. Areas (CDOW) Areas not within Sensitive or Exclusion criteria Production areas and winter concentrations (Geese); concentration areas (white tailed deer) Within 0.5 mile of nest sites (Bald Eagle) and known locations of Federal & State listed T&E species; within Bald Eagle winter concentrations Historic Sites and Regions _ Within 500 feet Within 100 feet DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE II, DIVISION 4 OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE 23-2-240. Desiqn standards. A. An applicant for a Use by Special Review shall demonstrate compliance with the following design standards in the application and shall continue to meet these standards if approved for DEVELOPMENT. 1. Adequate water service in terms of quality, quantity and dependability is available to the site to serve the USES permitted. PSCo Response: Not applicable. The use being permitted is a 115 -kV single -circuit transmission line. The facilities will not require water service and have no permanent on -site employees. 2. Adequate sewer service is available to the site to serve the USES permitted. PSCo Response: Not applicable. The use being permitted is a 115 -kV single -circuit transmission line. The facilities will not require sewer service and have no permanent on -site employees. 3. If soil conditions on the site are such that they present moderate or severe limitations to the construction of STRUCTURES or facilities proposed for the site, the applicant has demonstrated how much limitations can and will be mitigated. PSCo Response: Not applicable. Most all of the soils in the Project area have low shrink/swell potential. Approximately 14 mile of the transmission line route would have moderate shrink/swell potential at the 8-18 inch depth. These however would not present any limitations to the construction of the transmission poles. There are no soils inside the Project area that have high or very high shrink/swell potential. See Section 21 -3 -330.B.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric. Geologic. Pedologic. Biotic. Visual. and Noise Impacts. 4. Adequate fire protection measures are available on the site for the STRUCTURES and facilities permitted. PSCo Response: The proposed transmission line is designed with overhead ground wires and grounded towers to protect the system from becoming damaged by lightning. See Section 21 -3- 330.8.5.g —Hazards and Emergency Procedures for additional fire protection measures. 5. USES shall comply with the following stormwater management standards: a. Stormwater retention facilities shall be provided on site, which are designed to retain the stormwater runoff from the fully developed site from a one -hundred -year storm or as otherwise required by the Department of Public Works. In the case of a LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION (L.C.O.), wastewater collection, conveyance and retention facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Confined Animal Feeding Operation Control Regulations (5 CCR 1002-19). 10 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application PSCo Response: Construction of the Project would not create runoff in excess of previous site levels and would not change existing topography or adversely affect drainage. There would be no alteration in the pattern or intensity of surface drainage as a result of construction or operation of the interconnection facility. A range of measures to ensure that the Project does not impact water quality is listed in Appendix 8, and prior to construction, a Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities would be acquired from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. See Sections 21 -3 -330.8.12 —Air and Water Pollution Impacts and Control Alternatives, Air Pollution impact and Control, and 21 -3 -330.8.16 -Surface and Subsurface Drainage. b. The drainage facilities shall be designed to release the retained water at a quantity and rate not to exceed the quantity and rate of a five-year storm falling on the UNDEVELOPED site. PSCo Response: Construction of the Project would not create runoff in excess of previous site levels and would not change existing topography or adversely affect drainage. There would be no alteration in the pattern or intensity of surface drainage as a result of construction or operation of the transmission line. No drainage retention facilities are proposed for the Project and therefore, a Drainage Report is not required. 6. All parking and vehicle storage shall be provided on the site: parking shall not be permitted within any public right-of-way. An adequate parking area shall be provided to meet the parking needs of employees, company vehicles, visitors and customers. PSCo Response: Right-of-way agreements include 75 -foot easements purchased from landowners along the transmission alignment. Only a small portion of the transmission line right- of-way would be disturbed for structure installation and vehicle access. No new roads are needed to gain access to sites where the poles would be erected. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.2.b —Access to the Project Area. During construction, all vehicles would likely be parked within DCP's existing parking site (located at the Lucerne gas compressing plant) or within PSCo's Monfort Substation and no parking areas would be constructed. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line. 7. The USE shall comply with all the SETBACK and OFFSET requirements of the zone district. PSCo Response: This Project is located within the A (Agricultural), R-1 (Low -Density Residential) and 1-3 (Industrial) Zone Districts. The Project will comply with the minimum setback and minimum offset requirements as defined in Sections 23-3-50. 23-3-160 and 23-3-350 of the Weld County Code and are shown in Figure 2. 11 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 8. The access shall be located and designed to be safe; ingress and egress shall not present a safety hazard to the traveling public or to the vehicle accessing the property. For USES generating high traffic volumes and large number of large, slow -accelerating vehicles, acceleration and deceleration lanes may be required to mitigate a potential traffic hazard. PSCo Response: No adverse effects on county roads are anticipated. PSCo would work with the Weld County Public Works Department to determine the appropriate construction method to access the construction area. There may be short periods of time when traffic would be halted on North First Avenue and Weld County Roads 43 and 64 as needed to allow construction vehicles to enter and exit the construction area. Therefore. a Preliminary Traffic Study is not required. No improvements to roads in Weld County would be required. After construction, maintenance vehicles would access the right-of-way for monthly inspections or in the case of an emergency. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line. 9. New accesses to public rights -of -way shall be constructed using the following as minimum standards: a. Size of drainage structure —twelve (12) inches in diameter. b. Length of drainage structure —twenty (20) feet. c. Depth of cover over pipe —twelve (12) inches. d. Width of access —fifteen (15) feet. e. Maximum grade of access —fifteen percent (15%). f. Flare radius —twenty (20) feet. g. Depth of surfacing —four (4) inches. Standards exceeding these minimums may be required depending on the type and volume of vehicles generated by the type of USE proposed. PSCo Response: Not applicable. Right-of-way agreements include 75 -foot easements purchased from landowners along the transmission alignment. Only a small portion of the transmission line right-of-way would be disturbed for structure installation and vehicle access. No new roads are needed to gain access to sites where the poles would be erected. 10. Buffering or SCREENING of the proposed USE from ADJACENT properties may be required in order to make the determination that the proposed USE is compatible with the surrounding uses. Buffering or SCREENING may be accomplished through a combination of berming, landscaping and fencing. PSCo Response: Not applicable. The proposed Project is a linear transmission line facility. 11. Uses by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District shall be located on the least prime soils on the property in question unless the applicant can demonstrate why such a location would be impractical or infeasible. PSCo Response: Agriculture is the predominant land use within the Project Area: therefore, much of the land between the Monfort Substation and the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant is 12 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application considered prime farmland and unavoidable for the transmission line route. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric, Geologic, Pedologic, Biotic, Visual, and Noise Impacts. B. If the Special Review Permit for a MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY OR PUBLIC AGENCY is approved, the Planning Commission shall arrange for the Department of Planning Services to record the appropriate Facilities Plan, Utility Line or Selected Route Map with the County Clerk and Recorder. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1) PSCo Response: Noted. 23-2-250. Operation standards. An applicant for a Special Review Permit shall demonstrate conformance with the following operation standards in the Special Review Permit application to the extent that the standards affect location, layout and design of the Use by Special Review prior to construction and operation. Once operational, the operation of the USES permitted shall conform to these standards. A. The operation of the USES shall comply with the noise standards enumerated in Section 25-12-101, C.R.S. PSCo Response: The Project would be constructed and maintained in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 25-12-101 et seq. (Noise Abatement) and Article IX, Section 14-9-10 et seq. of the Weld County Code. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric, Geologic, Pedologic, Biotic, Visual, and Noise Impacts. B. The operation of the USES shall comply with the air quality regulations promulgated by the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission. PSCo Response: Construction of the Project is not expected to contribute to the air quality status in the area. There would be no long-term air quality effects associated with routine operation and maintenance of the proposed transmission line. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.12 —Air and Water Pollution Impacts and Control Alternatives, Air Pollution Impact and Control. C. The operation of the USES shall comply with the water quality regulations promulgated by the Colorado Water Quality Control Commission. PSCo Response: There would be no direct impacts to water quality associated with the regular operation or maintenance of the transmission line. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.12 —Air and Water Pollution Impacts and Control Alternatives, Air Pollution Impact and Control. D. The USES shall comply with the following lighting standards: 13 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 1. Sources of light, including light from high -temperature processes such as combustion or welding, shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto ADJACENT properties where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the USE on the ADJACENT properties; and PSCo Response: No lighting would be required for transmission line structures unless specified by the FAA as a result of an Obstruction Evaluation in relation to the Greeley -Weld County Airport. 2. Neither direct nor reflected light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on PUBLIC or private STREETS and no colored lights may be used which may be confused with or construed as traffic control devices. PSCo Response: No lighting would be required for transmission line structures unless specified by the FAA as a result of an Obstruction Evaluation in relation to the Greeley -Weld County Airport. E. The USES shall not emit heat so as to raise the temperature of the air more than five degrees (5°) Fahrenheit at or beyond the LOT line. PSCo Response: The proposed transmission line would not raise the temperature of the air more than five (5') degrees Fahrenheit at or beyond the lot line. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.g —Hazards and Emergency Procedures. F. Property shall be maintained in such a manner that grasses and weeds are not permitted to grow taller than twelve (12) inches. In no event shall the property owner allow the growth of NOXIOUS WEEDS. PSCo Response: PSCo's Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects (Appendix B) contains a description of revegetation and noxious weed control. G. Any off -site and on -site improvements agreement shall be made in conformance with the County policy on collateral for improvements. (Weld County Codification Ordinance 2000-1; Weld County Code Ordinance 2007-1) PSCo Response: Not applicable. 23-2-260. Application requirements. A. The purpose of the application is to give the petitioner an opportunity to demonstrate through written and graphic information how the proposal complies with the standards of this Chapter. The following supporting documents shall be submitted as a part of the application except for those items determined by the Director of Planning Services, in writing, or the Board of County Commissioners, on the record, to be unnecessary to a decision on the application: 14 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 1. A statement which explains that the proposal is consistent with Chapter 22 of this Code and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in effect. PSCo Response: The Weld County Code, Chapter 22, Comprehensive Plan, has been reviewed and the proposed transmission line is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, including Land Use, Environmental Resources, Natural Resources and Economic Development. See Section 21 -3 -330.B.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line. 2. A statement which explains that the proposal is consistent with the intent of the district in which the USE is located. PSCo Response: The Project area is located within the Agricultural, Low -Density Residential and Industrial Zone Districts. Major facilities of public utilities are a use by special review within the Zone Districts mentioned above. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.a —Present Use and Zoning. 3. A statement which explains that the USES which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land USES. PSCo Response: All of the land within the Project area is part of unincorporated Weld County. The land in between the Monfort Substation and Highway 85 is zoned Industrial and is all vacant. The majority of the land located in Section 33 of the Project area is zoned Low Density Residential with the E 14 of the SE '4 being zoned agricultural. All of the uses within Section 33 are agricultural with 7 residences and 15 oil and gas wells. The SE % of section 28 is zoned agricultural with the E 14 of the quarter section being owned by DCP, which would be the location for the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant. The remainder of the quarter section has one residence using the property for agricultural purposes. This Project would be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.m -Existing Land Uses of All Properties Adjacent to Parcel. There is an existing 44 -kV transmission line within the Project area. The same types of uses described above exist near and under the existing line. 4. A statement which explains that the USES which would be permitted will be compatible with the future DEVELOPMENT of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zone and with future DEVELOPMENT as projected by Chapter 22 of this Code and any other applicable code provision or ordinances in effect, or the adopted MASTER PLANS of affected municipalities. PSCo Response: This use is consistent with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and as projected by Chapter 22 of this Code. See Section 21 -3- 330.8.5.a —Present Use and Zoning. 5. A statement which explains that the application complies with Article V of this Chapter if the proposal is located within any Overlay District Area identified by maps officially adopted by the COUNTY. PSCo Response: The Project area is located within the Airport Overlay District. As defined in Article V, the project is located within the Conical and Horizontal Zones. An area (Project) located in more than one (1) of the zones is considered to be only in the zone with the more restrictive 15 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application height limitation, which happens to be the Conical Zone. Transmission structures have been designed to be below the height requirements for the Conical Zone. Gary Cyr, Greeley -Weld County Airport Manager, had a chance to review the proposed routes and had the following comment. "I have reviewed the routes as outlined and see no issue with impacts to the Greeley - Weld County Airport, please move forward with the project. 6. A statement which explains that if the USE is proposed to be located in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed USE. PSCo Response: None of the Project area is within prime agricultural land. Center -pivot irrigation is not located within the Project area: however, structures would be sited to minimize impact to irrigation channels/ditches located in the Project area. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric, Geologic, Pedologic, Biotic, Visual, and Noise Impacts. 7. A statement which explains that there is adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the NEIGHBORHOOD and the COUNTY. PSCo Response: PSCo's electric facilities are designed, constructed, operated. and maintained to meet or exceed all applicable standards of design and performance set forth in the National Electrical Safety Code. Health and safety concerns associated with the Project, therefore. would be limited largely to electromagnetic fields (EMF) from the transmission line. For the purposes of this study. EMF was modeled as a function of predicted magnetic field levels. based on typical and peak loads, from the proposed transmission line. See Section 21-3-330.8.5.g Hazards and Emergency Procedures. B. The following general information shall be submitted: 1. Name, address and telephone number of the applicants. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330.8.1. c —Applicants and Consultants. 2. Name and address of the fee owners of the property proposed for the Use by Special Review if different from above. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.85.i —Name and Address of the Fee Owners of the Property. 3. Legal description of the property under consideration. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.j —Legal Description of the Property under Consideration. 4. Total acreage of the parcel under consideration. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.k —Total Acreage of the Parcel. Right -of -Way or Corridor under Consideration. 16 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 5. Existing land USE of the parcel under consideration. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.1 —Existing Land Use. 6. Existing land USES of all properties ADJACENT to said parcel. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330. B. 5. m —Existing Land Uses of All Properties Adjacent to Parcel. 7. Present zone and overlay zones, if appropriate. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330.8.5.n Present Zone and Overlay Zones. 8. Signatures of the applicant and fee owners or their authorized legal agent. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330. B. 5. o -Signatures of the Applicant and Fee Owners or Their Authorized Legal Agent. 9. A certified list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Numbers assigned by the County Assessor of the owners of property (the surface estate) within five hundred (500) feet of the property subject to the application. The source of such list shall be the records of the County Assessor, or an ownership update from a title or abstract company or attorney derived from such records, or from the records of the County Clerk and Recorder. If the list was assembled from the records of the County Assessor, the applicant shall certify that such list was assembled within thirty (30) days of the application submission date. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330.8.2.a Surface Property Owners. 10. The written certification required by Section 24-65.5-103.3, C.R.S., if applicable. Such certification may be submitted on the date of the initial public hearing referred to in Section 24-65.5-103(1), C.R.S. PSCo Response: To date, no written certification is applicable. 11. The applicant shall provide the Department of Planning Services with a certificate from the County Treasurer showing no delinquent taxes for the parcel area. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 12. Proposed LANDSCAPE plans. PSCo Response: A formal landscape plan is not provided. as no landscaping would be done along the transmission line. Areas disturbed during construction of the Project would be reseeded in coordination with the landowners and their current land use. 13. The applicant shall submit to the Department of Planning Services a copy of an agreement with the mineral owners associated with the subject property. Such agreement shall stipulate that the oil and gas activities on the subject property have been adequately incorporated into the design 17 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application of the site, OR shall provide written evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate the concerns of the mineral owners on the subject property. PSCo Response: Not applicable. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.2.d —Mineral Interests. 14. The applicant shall submit signed copy of the notice of inquiry form demonstrating that the IGA municipality does not wish to annex if required by the IGA. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 15. A proposed plan for installation of desired signs following the standards set forth in Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2. PSCo Response: No new signage is planned. 16. A Certificate of Conveyances form provided by the Department of Planning Services and completed by a Title Insurance or Abstract Company. PSCo Response: Not applicable per Pre -Application Meeting. C. A detailed description of the proposed operation and USE shall be supplied. Details for the following items, when applicable, are required: 1. Type of USE for which the application is being made. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.8.1.a —Name and Acreage of Proposed Use. 2. Proximity of the proposed USE to residential STRUCTURES. PSCo Response: There are three (3) residential parcels adjacent to the preferred transmission line route (8). Two (2) of the residences are located along F Street in between Highway 85 and North 1st Avenue and the other is located just south of F Street on N. 18` Avenue. This section has the existing 44 -kV line which will be underbuilt on the new 115 -kV line. The two residences on the north side of F Street will be located within 100' of the new centerline and the one residence on the south side of F Street will be approximately 130' from the new centerline. One of the residences on the north side of F Street is vacant and for sale. being on the market since mid October 2012. All three houses would be outside the proposed easement and the separation between the line and the houses would be similar to the distances between the existing 44 -kV transmission line. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.m -Existing Land Uses of All Properties Adjacent to Parcel. 3. The number of shifts to be worked and the maximum number of employees. PSCo Response: One 12 -hour shift per day would be worked during construction: the site would be monitored remotely during operation. The maximum number of construction workers at any one time would be approximately 15. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line. 18 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 4. The maximum number of users, patrons, members, buyers or other visitors that the use by special review facility is designed to accommodate at any one (1) time. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 5. Types and maximum numbers of animals to be concentrated on the site at any one (1) time. PSCo Response: Not applicable. There would be no animals on the site as part of this Project. 6. Types and numbers of operating and processing equipment to be utilized. The new 2.5 -mile transmission line would consist of approximately 25-28 structures (Table 1, Figure 3). The structures would be single pole steel structures spaced approximately 400-550 feet apart. The transmission line would have three conductors and an overhead optical ground wire for internal PSCo communications. Transmission poles would be direct embedded in soil, except at changes in direction of the line. At these locations, the poles would be installed on reinforced concrete foundations, approximately 5-7 feet in diameter and 20-30 feet deep. See the Project Description for additional information. Table 1 Transmission Line Characteristics Characteristic Value Voltage 115 -kV Total Length Approximately 2.5 miles Right -of -Way Width 75 feet Span Between Structures: Typical Range 400-550 feet Number of Structures per Mile: Typical Range 10 to 12 Height of Structures: Typical 80 feet above ground Height of Structures: Typical Range 70 to 120 feet above ground Minimum Ground Clearance Beneath Conductor 24 feet Minimum Ground Clearance Beneath Conductor Over Roads 24 feet Circuit Configuration A B C Conductor Type and Size (circular mils in inches) 795 Drake ACSR Shieldwire Type and Size (inches) 48 fiber optical ground wire, approximately 0.5 inch in diameter 7. Type, number and USES of the proposed STRUCTURES to be erected. PSCo Response: Approximately 25-28 single pole steel transmission line structures would be used to transmit electricity over the 115 -kV transmission line. See the Project Description for additional information. 8. Type, size, weight and frequency of vehicular traffic and access routes that will be utilized. PSCo Response: See Section 21 -3 -330.8.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line. 19 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 9. Domestic sewage facilities. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 10. Size of stockpile, storage or waste areas to be utilized. PSCo Response: Enclosed containment would be provided for all trash. All construction waste, including trash and litter, garbage. other solid waste. petroleum products. and other potentially hazardous materials would be removed from the site and transported to a disposal facility authorized to accept such materials. There would be no significant amount of hazardous materials stored in the Project area. See Section 21 -3 -330.8.5.g —Hazards and Emergency Procedures. 11. Method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris, JUNK and other wastes associated with the proposed USE. PSCo Response: Enclosed containment would be provided for all trash. All construction waste, including trash and litter, garbage, other solid waste, petroleum products, and other potentially hazardous materials would be removed from the site and transported to a disposal facility authorized to accept such materials. See Section 21-3-330.B.5.g—Hazards and Emergency Procedures. 12. A time table showing the periods of time required for the construction of the operation. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330.8.5. f —Projected Development Schedule. 13. Proposed LANDSCAPE plans. PSCo Response: A formal landscape plan is not provided, as no landscaping would be done along the transmission line. Areas disturbed during construction of the Project would be reseeded in coordination with the landowners and their current land use. 14. Reclamation procedures to be employed as stages of the operation are phased out or upon cessation of the Use by Special Review activity. PSCo Response: PSCo's Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects, included as Appendix B, addresses site reclamation of disturbed areas. 15. A statement delineating the need for the proposed USE. PSCo Response: As described in the Purpose and Need section. PSCo is required to deliver electrical power to the expansion of the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant in order for it to operate. 16. A description of the proposed fire protection measures. PSCo Response: As discussed in Section 21-3-330.8.5.g Hazards and Emergency Procedures. the conductors are supported by insulators mounted on grounded structures to prevent arcing 20 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application (which could start a fire). PSCo prohibits storage of flammables, construction of flammable structures, and other activities that have the potential to cause or provide fuel for fires on its easements and rights -of -way. There are no explosive substances associated with the proposed transmission line. PSCo electric facilities are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to meet or exceed all applicable standards of design and performance set forth in the National Electrical Safety Code. The proposed line is designed with overhead ground wires and grounded structures to keep the system from becoming damaged by lightning. 17. Such additional information as may be required by the Department of Planning Services, the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners in order to determine that the application meets the requirements of this Chapter and the policies of Chapter 22 of this Code. PSCo Response: See Section 21-3-330.8.17. D. Special Review Permit Plan Map. 1. The map shall be delineated on reproducible material approved by the Department of Planning Services. PSCo Response: Noted. 2. The dimensions of the map shall be thirty-six (36) inches wide by twenty-four (24) inches high. PSCo Response: Noted. See Plot Plan (Figure 2) and Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 3. The Special Review Permit Plan Map shall include certificates for the property owner's signature, the Planning Commission, the Board of County Commissioners and the Clerk to the Board. The required content of the certificates is available from the Department of Planning Services. PSCo Response: Noted. See Plot Plan (Figure 2) and Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 4. Vicinity Map. A vicinity map shall be drawn on the Use by Special Review Permit Plan Map. a. The scale of the vicinity map shall be one (1) inch equals two thousand (2,000) feet or at another suitable scale if approved by the Department of Planning Services. PSCo Response: The scale of the vicinity map is 1 inch = 700 feet. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). b. The vicinity map shall delineate all of the required information within a one-half (1/2) mile radius of the property proposed for the Use by Special Review. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). c. The following information shall be shown on the vicinity map: 1) Section, Township and range. 21 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 2) Scale and north arrow. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 3) Outline of the perimeter of the parcel proposed for the Use by Special Review. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 4) The general classifications and distribution of soils over the parcel under consideration. Soil classification names and agricultural capability classifications must be noted in the legend. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 5) Locations and names of all roads, irrigation ditches and water features. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 6) Location of all residences within a one -half -mile radius, existing and proposed accesses to the property proposed for the Use by Special Review, any abutting subdivision outlines and names, and the boundaries of any ADJACENT municipality. PSCo Response: Noted. See Vicinity Map (Figure 4). 7) Any other relevant information within a one -half -mile distance of the perimeter property proposed for the Use by Special Review as may be reasonably required by the COUNTY to meet the intent and purpose of this Chapter. 5. Plot Plan. A plot plan of the Use by Special Review area shall be drawn on the Special Review Permit Plan Map. a. The scale of the plot plan shall be one inch (1") equals one hundred feet (100') or at another suitable scale if approved by the Department of Planning Services. PSCo Response: Noted. See Plot Plan (Figure 2). b. The plot plan shall outline the Boundaries of the parcel being considered for the Use by Special Review. PSCo Response: Noted. See Plot Plan (Figure 2). 22 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application c. The plot plan shall include the location and identification of all of the following items which exist within a two -hundred -foot radius of the boundaries of the Use by Special Review area, as well as within the area itself; it shall also include the proposed features and STRUCTURES of the Use by Special Review: 1) All public rights -of -way of record (including names). 2) All existing and proposed STRUCTURES. 3) All utility easements or rights -of -way for telephone, gas, electric, water and sewer lines. 4) Irrigation ditches. 5) Adjacent property lines and respective owners' names (may be shown on vicinity map instead). 6) All hydrographic features including streams, rivers, ponds and reservoirs (including names). 7) Topography at two -foot contour intervals or at intervals as determined necessary by the Department of Planning Services. 8) Location of areas of moderate or severe soil limitations as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service or by a soil survey and study prepared by a soils engineer or scientist for the USES and associated STRUCTURES proposed for the parcel. 9) Location and design of stormwater management devices or STRUCTURES. 10) Complete traffic circulation and parking plan showing locations and sizes. 11) Location, amount, size and type of any proposed LANDSCAPE material, including fencing, walls, berms or other SCREENING. 12) Location of any flood hazard, GEOLOGIC HAZARD or mineral resource areas. 13) The location of any sign requiring zoning approval. Distances from property lines shall be indicated. 14) Such additional information as may be reasonably required by the Department of Planning Services, the Planning Commission or the Board of County Commissioners in order to determine that the application meets the requirements of this Chapter, the policies of Chapter 22 of this Code and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in effect. PSCo Response: All requirements noted. See Plot Plan (Figure 2). 23 DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application E. Supporting Documents. The following supporting documents shall be submitted as part of the application: 1. Where an authorized legal agent signs the application for the fee owners, a letter granting power of attorney to the agent from the owners must be provided. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 2. Proof that a water supply will be available which is adequate in terms of quantity, quality and dependability (e.g., a well permit or letter from a water district). PSCo Response: Not applicable. 3. Copy of the deed or legal instrument by which the applicant obtained an interest in the property under consideration. PSCo Response: Easements would be secured prior to construction. 4. A noise report, unless waived by the Department of Planning Services, documenting the methods to be utilized to meet the applicable noise standard. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 5. A soil report of the site prepared by the Natural Resource Conservation Service or by a soils engineer or scientist. In those instances when the soil report indicates the existence of moderate or severe soil limitations for the USES proposed, the applicant shall detail the methods to be employed to mitigate the limitations. PSCo Response: See Appendix C. 6. If applicable, an Improvements Agreement executed by the applicant. This agreement shall be in accordance with the County policy and documents for collateral for improvements. PSCo Response: Not applicable. 7. For a RESIDENTIAL THERAPEUTIC CENTER, submittal of a report demonstrating the need for the facility; data about the background, experience and financial capacity of the proposed operator; applicable licenses; and analysis of the impact of the facility to the area and any other information relevant to evaluating the compatibility of the proposed facility. The County may waive or modify these requirements, particularly if there is a risk of harm to the future occupants (e.g., case of a domestic violence shelter). PSCo Response: Not applicable. 24 DCP Lucerne 115kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Figure 2 Plot Plan 26 ir- i r r tic 10. x• A t S-• • .. 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Stream, Ditch litho Pond • Habitation_ Houses CITIES inch 2 WO root Colby loam. 0 to 3 percent slopes Dacono day loam. 0 to 3 percent slopes Kim loam. 0 to 9 percent slopes Nunn clay loam. 0 to 1 percent slopes Olney mine sandy loam. 0 to 1 percent slopes Otero sandy loam, 0 to 9 percent slopes Ustic Tomiorthents. moderately steep none loamy sand. 0 to 3 percent slopes Water Weld loam, 0 to 3 percent slopes Legend Project Route Alternatives Townstrlp.'Ranae Suction Monfort Substation Property Boundary Common Route 'tauten Route B Routo C f X: It Owned Property r we —st 14:0MO° Buffo Protect Aron r IX:P F acrltes DCP Ppolmo Intrr.tructum RESP0ASIBIE BY NATURF" DCP-Lucerne to Monfort Substation Vicinity Map 06 February 2013 by K- Houston Sources Imagery Base-ESRI, Soils -USDA NRCS DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application AREAS AND ACTIVITIES OF STATE INTEREST - APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS 21-3-330 Application Submittal Requirements 21-3-330.A Application Requirements for a Major Facility of a Public Utility These application submittal requirements apply to this application for a development permit for a major facility of a public utility: a 2.5 -mile 115 -kV single -circuit transmission line. 21-3-330.B Submittal Requirements 21-3-330.B.1 Map Requirements 21-3-330.B.1.a—Name and Acreage of Proposed Use The proposed use (DCP Lucerne to Monfort 115 -kV Transmission Line) is a 2.5 -mile -long single -circuit 115 -kV transmission line that would connect the existing PSCo Monfort Substation to the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant (see Figure 4). The right-of-way requires a width of 75 feet and the surface area for the newly constructed transmission line and right-of-way would total approximately 23 acres. 21-3-330.B.1.b, d —Map Requirements All map requirements, including scale as approved by Weld County, have been met. 21-3-330.B.1.c—Applicants and Consultants Applicant: Public Service Company of Colorado Attention: John Lupo Address: 1800 Larimer Street #400 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: 303-571-7284 Surveyor Roger Nelson Merrick & Company Phone Number: 303-353-3916 21-3-330.B.2 Title Information 21-3-330.B.2.a-Surface Property Owners Engineers: Public Service Company of Colorado Attention: Michael Braithwaite Address: 1800 Larimer Street #500 Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: 303-571-7192 The names and addresses of all owners of surface property within 500 feet of the centerline of the preferred alternative are as follows: 32 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Name Mailing Address City State Zip Code 3 J Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Alexander, Phyllis (Heirs of) 243 42nd Avenue Greeley CO 80634 Arnold, Gary J. & Susan J. 555 N. 1st Avenue Greeley CO 80631-9522 Bliss Greeley Farm LLLP 2695 Amber Drive Loveland CO 80537 DCP Midstream LP Attn: Property Tax Dept. 5718 Westheimer Ste 1900 Houston TX 77057 Duke Energy Field Services LP 0/O DCP Midstream LP 5718 Westheimer Ste 1900 Houston TX 77057 Hoshiko Farms Inc. P.O. Box 119 Kersey CO 80644 Hungenberg, Beatrice L. 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg BL Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg Day Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg MC Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 JOZ LLC 1824 23rd Avenue Ln. Greeley CO 80634 Koehler James R. Revocable Trust 1001 East C Street Greeley CO 80631 Martinez, Viola 601 N. 6th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Meisner, Ronald D. & Caroline E. 595 N. 1st Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Monfort of Colorado Inc. 0/O Swift Foods Company 1770 Promontory Cir. Greeley CO 80634 Public Service Co. of Colo. Tax Service Department P.O. Box 1979 Denver CO 80201-1979 Thermo Greeley LLC 0/O Nancy Fairchild P.O. Box 188 Fort Lupton CO 80621 Trujillo, Juan D. & Brenda L. 575 N. 1st Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Wake LLLP 801 8th Street Ste 220 Greeley CO 80631 Zabka Farms Inc. 617 6th Street Greeley CO 80631 21-3-330.B.2.b—Access to the Project Area Right-of-way agreements include 75 -foot easements purchased from landowners along the transmission alignment. PSCo would acquire easements for the transmission line prior to construction. Only a small portion of the transmission line right-of-way would be disturbed for structure installation and vehicle access. No new roads would be needed to gain access to sites where the poles would be erected. 21-3-330.B.2.c—Real Property Interests The names and addresses of all owners of surface property or holders of interest of property that would be physically disturbed or crossed by the preferred alternative were obtained from the Weld County Assessor's Office and are presented below: 33 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Name Mailing Address City State Zip Code Alexander, Phyllis (Heirs of) 243 42nd Avenue Greeley CO 80634 Bliss Greeley Farm LLLP 2695 Amber Drive Loveland CO 80537 DCP Midstream LP Attn: Property Tax Dept. 5718 Westheimer Ste 1900 Houston TX 77057 Hoshiko Farms Inc. P.O. Box 119 Kersey CO 80644 Hungenberg, Beatrice L. 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg BL Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg Day Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Hungenberg MC Farms LLLP 976 N. Balsam Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Koehler James R. Revocable Trust 1001 East C Street Greeley CO 80631 Public Service Co. of Colo. Tax Service Department P.O. Box 1979 Denver CO 80201- 1979 Wake LLLP 801 8th Street Ste 220 Greeley CO 80631 617 6th Street Greeley CO 80631 Zabka Farms Inc. 21-3-330.B.2.d—Mineral Interests The Mineral Interests requirement is not applicable to electric transmission line projects per Section 21-3- 330.B.2.d. 21 -3 -330.B.3 —Application Submittal Requirements 21-3-330.B.3.a—c—Map Requirements Figure 4, the vicinity map, will be provided to Weld County in a reproducible format. This map includes a vicinity view of the PSCo Monfort Substation, the new transmission line, and the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant on one sheet at a scale of 1:700. The permit map is consistent with the requirements of Section 21-3-330.B.3 and the relevant subsections thereof. 21-3-330.B.3.d—Vicinity Map The vicinity map is provided in Figure 4. 21 -3 -330.B.4 —Plot Plan A plot plan for the Project is provided and is shown in Figure 2 at a scale of 1:522. 21 -3 -330.B.5 —Other Information 21-3-330.B.5.a—Present Use and Zoning The land in between the Monfort Substation and Highway 85 is zoned Industrial and is all vacant. The majority of the land located in Section 33 of the Project area is zoned Low Density Residential with the E 1/2 of the SE' being zoned agricultural. All of the uses within Section 33 are agricultural with 7 residences and 15 oil and gas wells. The SE % of section 28 is zoned agricultural with the E'A of the quarter section being owned by DCP, which would be the location for the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant. The remainder of the quarter section has one residence using the property for agricultural purposes. This Project would be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. There is 34 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application an existing 44 -kV transmission line within the Project area. The same types of uses described above exist near and under the existing line. Land cover in the Project area is primarily agricultural. 21-3-330.B.5.b—d—Map Extent Figure 5 illustrates all existing transmission lines of 115 -kV or greater within two miles of the Project site. 21-3-330.B.5.e—Type of Facility The Project would involve constructing approximately two and a half (2.5) miles of new 115 -kV transmission line between the PSCo Monfort Substation and the DCP Lucerne gas compressing plant. DCP would construct the expansion to their Lucerne gas compressing plant, including their new substation. PSCo would construct the new single -circuit 115 -kV transmission line on single pole steel structures within a 75 -foot right-of-way. The transmission line would consist of approximately 25-28 structures, with three conductors, and an optical ground wire for internal PSCo communications. The new 115 -kV transmission line would provide the required electricity to power the new Lucerne gas compressing plant expansion, located adjacent to their existing facilities. 21-3-330.B.5.f—Projected Development Schedule A project schedule is presented in Table 2. Table 2 Project Schedule Milestone Date Land Use Permitting April -July 2013 Easement Acquisition July 2013 Order Materials January 2013 Construction Begins January 2014 In Service May 2014 21-3-330.B.5.g—Hazards and Emergency Procedures The purpose of the proposed transmission line facilities is to conduct electricity. The greatest danger from a transmission line is direct contact with electrical conductors. Accordingly, extreme caution must be exercised when operating vehicles and equipment near the Project. The conductors are supported by insulators mounted on grounded poles to prevent arcing (which could start a fire). PSCo prohibits storage of flammables, construction of flammable structures, and other activities that have the potential to cause or provide fuel for fires on its easements and rights -of -way. There are no explosive substances associated with the proposed transmission line. All PSCo electric facilities are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained to meet or exceed all applicable standards of design and performance set forth in the NESC. Post -construction, the proposed transmission line would be unmanned and controlled remotely by PSCo. Transmission line poles and conductors occasionally may be hit by lightning; therefore, the area near towers and other tall objects (e.g., trees) should be avoided during thunderstorms. The proposed line is designed with overhead ground wires and grounded towers to protect the system from becoming damaged by lightning. 35 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Figure 5 Existing Transmission Lines of 115 -kV or Greater Within 2 Miles of the Project Site 36 ` 1 1� I, •^` fit .... i I / • N. \' 1 • • 9 111 11 ,` : 12 •\ �yy `tai 1 / �- �'.. 'timer. 'al ell"leak IPS •--- 7! 1 \ ! 15 -.''%: —i! 14'_- ._' I 1„ - \ k rl . f \•. I p 1 I `� •1 `\ Il • i I L �`t. lJ I ,/ •I IT1 f r 2i) )rte 85! �� i RzUraajr _ _, �j � L- 1 a he ;:` 7 — I Lid LIICIn@ E . I -• .� II ____r_ .n,._.:_ _ . '1 •--.„,:c......„), M ' Ji iM %.• i.) II 1 n •r ;`I i \�• i i •- , 1 i •. AI, II • {' • r t ■`��.� to ` • 1 letmu)• 1 + 1 .. ,I <� . ` w�c ` t rtrrr C1 i j I t85` ; I I• -4..4( •- • 1 • .. •Ll -">� ' ry .■ ■■■ ■�- ■■■ 1 .lh 5��- WAGth -t yr, :, t. I I i2 � 1 -IN ( �. •ti - jl�� _ '- . } W 7 r t .W 7.thr$t=1. ` r; - r_ .�? I ).\ " r1�` ■ ■-� ` 72.. 1 .-•=• .• ��♦ : '' -,JihiUiL �� . g rn �. / • CI{ . � �� 1 �4. _ .1 �, l; 2 1. N 21 22 . r , -a III m"I-J ,hot it.,� I _ 1T 1.000 7.000 0 4 000 H OW I c.' 1 nth 41130 toot 0 Xcel Energy. Legend ID Substaticc Project RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE'• Route Alternatives DCP-Lucerne to IIII 1151tV Oil Floc•c Trwwnamon t no ' Common Rout t ' 44kVOHtbtlncIransmssrnline a RoutoA Monfort Substation . Route 0 Highway Ind Route Existing Facilities Railroad Owned Properly -.'..•.-- Rater. Stream, Ihtth c- `� I ako. Pond arms `.." IX:P I &Albers h oCI' Ppelno Infrastructure lownshnPHmllt. W E 0 Two Mile Buller Around Protect Area �J Senn a Madan Substation Prop ny Boundary 06 February 2013 by K Houston Sources: Imagery Base-ESRI: Colorado Divtsron of Water Resources DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Health and safety concerns associated with the Project, therefore, would be limited largely to EMF from the transmission line. Electric fields are caused by voltage on an object, such as the voltage on conductors connected to an energized substation. Magnetic fields are produced when an electrical current flows through a conductor. EMF extends outward from transmission line conductors and decreases rapidly with distance from the transmission line. For the purposes of this study, EMF was modeled as a function of predicted magnetic field levels, based on maximum load, from the proposed transmission line. Figure 6 shows expected levels of EMF for the proposed 115 -kV single -circuit transmission line. The graph indicates that under typical operating loads, magnetic fields beneath the transmission line would be approximately 9.6 milligauss (mG) and approximately 4.1 mG at the left edge of the right-of-way and 5.5 mG at the right edge of the right-of-way. These levels are similar to magnetic fields generated by common household appliances, power tools, and office equipment (Table 3) 1 O LL U C 0) CO 2 J - 9 • r `` 9 7 5 5 j . _ _ / % / 5% -50 -45 40 -36 -30 -25 -20 - 5 -10 -5 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 6 37.5 Offset (ft) 37.5 Figure 6 Magnetic Field PSCo Monfort-DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Single -Circuit Pole Delta Configuration 38 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table 3 Common Sources of Magnetic Fields Sources of Magnetic Fields (mG)* Distance from source Distance from source 6" 1' 2' 4' 6" 1' 2' 4' Office Sources Workshop Sources AIR CLEANERS BATTERY CHARGERS Lowest 110 20 3 - Lowest 3 2 Median 180 35 5 1 Median 30 3 Highest 250 50 8 2 Highest 50 4 COPY MACHINES DRILLS Lowest 4 2 1 - Lowest 100 20 3 Median 90 20 7 1 Median 150 30 4 Highest 200 40 13 4 Highest 200 40 6 FAX MACHINES POWER SAWS Lowest 4 - - - Lowest 50 9 1 Median 6 - - - Median 200 40 5 Highest 9 2 — — Highest 1000 300 40 4 FLUORESCENT LIGHTS ELECTRIC SCREWDRIVERS (while charging) Lowest 20 - - - Lowest - - - Median 40 6 2 - Median - - - Highest 100 30 8 4 Highest - - - ELECTRIC PENCIL SHARPENERS Lowest 20 8 5 - Distance from source Median 200 70 20 2 V 2' 4' Highest 300 90 30 30 Living/Family Room Sources VIDEO DISPLAY TERMINALS (see page 48) CEILING FANS (PCs with color monitors)** - Lowest - - - Lowest 7 2 1 - Median 3 - - Median 14 5 2 - Highest 50 6 1 Highest 20 6 3 - WINDOW AIR CONDITIONERS Lowest - - - Bathroom Sources HAIR DRYERS Median 3 1 Highest 20 6 4 Lowest 1 - - - COLOR TELEVISIONS** Median 300 1 Highest 700 70 10 1 Lowest - - - Median 7 2 - ELECTRIC SHAVERS Highest 20 8 4 Lowest 4 - - - Median 100 20 - - Highest 600 100 10 1 39 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table 3 Common Sources of Magnetic Fields, continued Sources of Magnetic Fields (mG)* Distance from source 6" 1' 2' 4' Distance from source 6" 1' 2' 4' Kitchen Sources BLENDERS Lowest Median Highest CAN OPENERS 30 5 70 10 2 100 20 3 Lowest Median Highest COFFEE MAKERS Kitchen Sources ELECTRIC OVENS Lowest 4 Median 9 Highest 20 ELECTRIC RANGES 1 4 5 1 500 40 3 - Lowest 600 150 20 2 Median 1500 300 30 4 Highest REFRIGERATORS Lowest Median Highest DISHWASHERS 20 30 8 2 200 30 9 6 4 - - - Lowest 7 - - - Median 10 1 — — Highest TOASTERS Lowest Media n Highest FOOD PROCESSORS 2 2 1 40 20 10 10 10 6 2 — Lowest 20 10 4 - Median 100 30 7 1 Highest Lowest 20 Median 30 Highest 130 GARBAGE DISPOSALS Lowest 60 Median 80 Highest 100 MICROWAVE OVENS*** 5 6 2 20 3 5 10 3 20 7 - Bedroom Sources 8 1 - 10 2 - DIGITAL CLOCK**** Lowest Median High 20 3 - ANALOG CLOCKS (conventional clockface)**** Lowest Median Highest MIXERS 100 200 300 1 1 4 10 2 200 30 20 Lowest Median Highest 30 5 100 10 1 600 100 10 Lowest Median Highest 1 8 2 1 1 15 2 30 5 3 BABY MONITOR (unit nearest child) - Lowest 4 - Median 6 - Highest 15 1 2 - 40 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table 3 Common Sources of Magnetic Fields, continued Sources of Magnetic Fields (mG)* Distance from source 6" 1' 2' 4' Distance from source 6" 1' 2' 4" Laundry/Utility Sources ELECTRIC CLOTHES DRYERS Lowest Median Highest Laundry/Utility Sources PORTABLE HEATERS 2 - - - Lowest 3 2 - - Median 10 3 - - Highest WASHING MACHINES Lowest Median Highest IRONS 5 1 100 20 4 - 150 40 8 1 VACUUM CLEANERS 4 1 — — Lowest 20 7 1 - Median 100 30 6 — Highest Lowest Median Highest 6 1 8 1 20 3 100 300 700 20 60 200 4 10 1 50 10 SEWING MACHINES Home sewing machines can produce magnetic fields of 12 mG at chest level and 5 mG at head level. Magnetic fields as high as 35 mG at chest level and 215 mG at knee level have been measured from industrial sewing machine models (Sobel, 1994). Source: EMF In Your Environment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1992. * Dash (—) means that the magnetic field at this distance from the operating appliance could not be distinguished from background measurements taken before the appliance had been turned on. Some appliances produce both 60 -Hz and higher frequency fields. For example, televisions and computer screens produce fields at 10,000-30,000 Hz (10-30 kHz) as well as 60 -Hz fields. Microwave ovens produce 60 -Hz fields of several hundred rnilligauss, but they also create microwave energy inside the appliance that is at a much higher frequency (about 2.45 billion hertz). We are shielded from the higher frequency fields but not from the 60 -Hz fields. Most digital clocks have low magnetic fields. In some analog clocks, however, higher magnetic fields are produced by the motor that drives the hands. In the above table, the clocks are electrically powered using alternating current, as are all the appliances described in these tables. 4* *4* Source: National Institutes of Health 2002 The Colorado Public Utilities Commission requires public utilities to weigh potential health effects and the cost of mitigating those effects by using alignments that "limit exposures [of electric and magnetic fields] to areas of concentrated population and group facilities such as schools and hospitals" (4 Code of Colorado Regulations. 723-3-18(i)(2)) "or by burying transmission lines." This Project maintains suitable distances from such areas. Numerous scientific studies have been conducted to better understand whether there is a possibility that EMF causes disease. The consensus of scientists familiar with these studies is that no significant risk to humans from long-term exposure to EMF has been established. PSCo remains sensitive to the EMF issue and responds promptly and accurately to inquiries with currently available information. PSCo has adopted programs to ensure that its electric facilities are designed, constructed, and operated to minimize, to the extent prudent and practicable, the level of EMF that is created. PSCo's position statement on EMF health effects is included as Appendix A. Environmental Hazards Enclosed containment would be provided for all trash. All construction waste, including trash and litter, garbage, other solid waste, petroleum products, and other potentially hazardous materials would be removed from the site and transported to a disposal facility authorized to accept such materials. There would be no significant amount of hazardous materials stored in the Project area. 41 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Construction, operation, and maintenance activities would comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding the use of hazardous substances. The only hazardous chemicals expected to be used on site are those found in diesel fuel, gasoline, coolant (ethylene glycol), and lubricants in machinery. Hazardous materials would not be drained onto the ground or into streams or drainage areas. In its contract with the construction contractor, PSCo would specify that it will hold a required pre -construction meeting with the contractor to ensure all applicable laws and PSCo's procedures would be followed. PSCo's Project Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects are attached as Appendix B. Although the transmission line would be inspected annually, emergencies may occur. If there were an issue, appropriate field crews and engineering personnel would be notified by telephone or radio and they would undertake the required procedures to correct the problem and restore facilities to normal operations. 21-3-330.B.5.h—Name, Address, and Telephone of Applicant Public Service Company of Colorado Attention: John Lupo Address: 1800 Larimer Street #400, Denver, CO 80202 Phone Number: 303-571-7281 21-3-330.B5.i—Name and Address of the Fee Owners of the Property The fee owners are as listed in section 21-3-330.B.5.h of this application. 21-3-330.B.5.j—Legal Description of the Property under Consideration A proposed transmission centerline, being in the Southeast Quarter of Section 28, the Northeast Quarter, Southeast Quarter and Southwest Quarter of Section 33, and the Southeast Quarter of Section 32, all in Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th Principal Meridian, County of Weld, Colorado, being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at the southeast corner of Lot A as shown on Amended Recorded Exemption No. 0803-28-4 AMRE-614, recorded June 10, 2011 at Reception No. 3773549 in the Weld County Clerk and Recorders Office, whence the Center -East One -Sixteenth corner of said Section 28 bears N00°53'52"W a distance of 569.54 feet; THENCE the following ten (10) courses along said proposed transmission centerline and being within proposed parcels of land seventy-five (75.00') feet in width, thirty-seven and one-half (37.50') feet on each side of said centerline: 1) THENCE S00°53'52"E along the east line of the West Half of said Southeast Quarter of Section 28 a distance of 2091.52 feet; 2) THENCE S00°55'19"E along the east line of the West Half of said Northeast Quarter of Section 33 a distance of 2648.29 feet; 3) THENCE S00°55'22"E along the east line of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter of Section 33 a distance of 1338.43 feet: 4) THENCE N87°38'54"W a distance of 1348.12 feet; 5) THENCE N86°55'21 "W a distance of 648.35 feet; 6) THENCE N87°40'21"W a distance of 1002.55 feet; 7) THENCE N87°35'41"W a distance of 946.14 feet; 8) THENCE N85°07'25"W a distance of 368.59 feet; 9) THENCE N84°39'02"W a distance of 356.86 feet; 10) THENCE S76°31'26"W a distance of 316.49 feet; 42 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application THENCE the following three (3) courses along said proposed transmission centerline and being within that parcel of land described at Reception No. 3904308, recorded January 21, 2013 in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office: 1) Continuing S76°31'26"W a distance of 74.92 feet 2) THENCE N87°52'36"W a distance of 1435.66 feet; 3) THENCE N00"04'35"W a distance of 116.57 feet to the northerly line of said parcel of land described at Reception No. 3904308 to the POINT OF TERMINATION; whence the Center -South One -Sixteenth corner of said Section 32 bears N44°45'35"W a distance of 137.49 feet. 21-3-330.B.5.k—Total Acreage of the Parcel, Right -of -Way or Corridor under Consideration The surface area for the newly constructed transmission line and right-of-way on private land would total approximately 23 acres. 21-3-330.B.5.I—Existing Land Use The Project would take place on private land. Land uses near the Project area include agricultural production, electric transmission, oil and gas production and storage, as well as residential uses. 21-3-330.B.5.m—Existing Land Uses of All Properties Adjacent to Parcel All of the land within the Project area is part of unincorporated Weld County. The land in between the Monfort Substation and Highway 85 belongs to a single land owner and is used for agricultural purposes. In between Highway 85 and N. 1st Avenue, there are two residential properties on the north side of F Street and one residential property on the south. The property on the south is also used as a horse farm. The rest of the land along the route is residential and used for agricultural purposes including 7 residences, 15 oil and gas wells, an oil tank battery and collection lines throughout. The three properties at the northern end of the line are owned by Duke Energy Field Services and DCP Midstream, which are used for the existing Lucerne gas compressing plant and expansion area as well as agricultural uses which are currently managed by a tenant farmer. 21-3-330.B.5.n—Present Zone and Overlay Zones The land in between the Monfort Substation and Highway 85 is zoned Industrial. The majority of the land located in Section 33 of the Project area is zoned Low Density Residential with the E '/2 of the SE 1/4 being zoned agricultural. The SE' of section 28 is zoned agricultural with the E 1/2 of the quarter section being owned by DCP, which would be the location for the expanded Lucerne gas compressing plant. A few transmission structures just outside the Monfort Substation will be situated within the boundaries of a 100 - year or 500 -year floodplain (FEMA map 080266 0628C dated 9/28/82). PSCo will work with the County Drainage Engineer on the required plans and permits. A portion of the Project site is located within the Airport Critical Flight Zone within the Airport Overlay District. However, there are no Code of Federal Regulations Part 77 restrictions (objects affecting navigable airspace) within the Project area. The Project would not affect navigable airspace. During the siting of the Project, Greeley -Weld County Airport Manager Gary Cyr had a chance to review the transmission line route alternatives. After review, Gary stated that he didn't see any issue with impacts to the Greeley -Weld County Airport and to please move forward with the project. 21-3-330.B.5.o- Signatures of the Applicant and Fee Owners or Their Authorized Legal Agent See USR Application. 43 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 21 -3 -330.B.6 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Constraints Affecting Site Selection and Construction An opportunities and constraints analysis was performed for the Project study area. The opportunities and constraints criteria are provided in Table 4. Table 4 Opportunities and Constraints Criteria Category Opportunity Sensitive Exclusion Existing Utility and Transportation Corridors Electric Transmission Lines Adjacent to existing transmission line corridors (500' buffer) - Electric Distribution Lines Adjacent to existing distribution line corridors (500' buffer) Pipelines Adjacent to existing pipeline corridors (500' buffer) Pipelines crossing agricultural lands at a diagonal Roads Adjacent to Road/Highway corridors (500' buffer) Overhanging lines within road ROW Structures within road ROW Land Use Zoning Agricultural (A), Industrial (I), Low Density Residential (R1) High Density Residential (R4) & Planned Unit Development (PUD) Airports Structure placement following the boundaries described in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations CFR Part 77 Irrigation Wells Wells within new transmission line easement Placement of wells directly under transmission line Communication Towers — Within 100' of FCC Structure Within 50' of FCC Structure Oil & Gas Wells — — Within 150' of required setback Natural Environment Surface Water Use existing corridors where they cross surface waters Within 600' of perennial streams and lakes Within 100' of perennial streams and lakes Floodplains - Within the boundaries of a 100 year or 500 year floodplain — Canals, Excluding Lateral Ditches Within 100' feet of canal Overhanging lines within canal Within boundary of historic canal Sensitive Wildlife Habitat Areas (CDOW) Areas not within Sensitive or Exclusion criteria Production areas and winter concentrations (Geese): concentration areas (white tailed deer) Within 0.5 mile of nest sites (Bald Eagle) and known locations of Federal & State listed T&E species: within Bald Eagle winter concentrations Historic Sites and Regions _ Within 500 feet Within 100 feet DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application The opportunities and constraints analysis helped identify three possible alternatives for the transmission line. The three alternatives were then compared based on the items outlined in Table 4. Several categories such as habitat for threatened and endangered species, historic sites, and raptor nests were not found within the Project area. There also are no socioeconomic constraints associated with the Project. Based on the opportunities and constraints and public input (discussed in the Transmission Line Routing section), Route B was selected as the preferred route. The preferred route minimizes impacts to residences, cultural resources and current land use. 21 -3 -330.B.7 —Natural and Socioeconomic Environmental Impacts from Construction of the Electric Transmission Line (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.a) Land Use Land use along the proposed transmission line route would be minimally impacted and would continue to include farmland and other land uses. Agricultural productivity would be minimally impacted as a result of the Project. The Weld County Code, Chapter 22, Comprehensive Plan, has been reviewed and the proposed transmission line is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, including land use, environmental resources, and natural resources. The proposed transmission line would be located in an area that is zoned industrial, low -density residential and agricultural. Although the transmission line is not an agricultural use, it is a land use commonly located in agricultural areas and does not conflict with the goals outlined in the Comprehensive Plan. Careful site planning would be developed with only a localized loss of agricultural land quality. Ground disturbance generally would be limited to an area of approximately 3,750 square feet around each pole. Construction of the proposed transmission line is not a catalyst that would cause additional non-agricultural land uses on adjacent land. The long-term presence of the 115 -kV transmission line and continued agricultural uses in the same area provide an example of the complementary nature of the two uses. Transportation Impacts (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.g) Approximately 30 construction workers would be employed during the course of the approximately 3 - month construction period. The maximum number of construction workers at any one time would be approximately 15. Table 5 lists the personnel and equipment for each phase of construction. Table 6 lists the weight of construction vehicles. The Project would generate infrequent trips to the transmission line during operation; the line would be inspected annually and occasionally for maintenance. Therefore, a Preliminary Traffic Study is not required. No adverse effects on county roads are anticipated. PSCo would work with the Weld County Public Works Department to determine the appropriate construction method to access the construction area. All mobile construction equipment would be certified to operate on Interstate highways. There may be short periods of time when traffic would be halted on North First Avenue to allow construction vehicles to enter and exit the construction area. No improvements to roads in Weld County would be required. 45 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Table 5 Typical Construction Personnel and Equipment - Transmission Line Activity Number of Persons Equipment Duration of Construction Foundations 5 or 6 1 pressure digger 2-3 concrete trucks 2-3 pickup trucks 1 tractor/trailer 1 material truck 1 backhoe 420 3-5 weeks Structure Assembly and Erection 8 1 bucket truck 1 boom truck 1 front-end loader 3 pickup trucks 4 tractor/trailers 4 weeks Wire Installation 10 1 flatbed truck 2 pickup trucks 1 drum puller/tensioner 4 weeks Cleanup 5 1 bobcat 3-4 pickups 1 week Total 4-8 N/A 12 weeks Table 6 Weight of Construction Vehicles Type of Vehicle Weight (Ibs) Pickup Truck 7,000 Bucket Truck 60,000 Boom Truck 47,000 Pressure Digger 33,000 Front-end Loader 43,000 Backhoe 420 15,000 Concrete Truck (with 10 cubic yard load) 66,000 Tractor Trailer 80,000 Bobcat 4,200 Material Truck 7,000 Drum Puller/Tensioner 4,500 empty / 20,600 with reel 46 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Socioeconomic Impacts (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.g and 21-3-330.C.3.a) The community nearest to the Project area is the City of Greeley located directly to the west. According to the U.S. Census Bureau (2010), the 2010 population of Greeley was approximately 92,889. It is anticipated that the Project would have a small beneficial impact to the local economy. Construction contractors, regardless of origin, would likely spend money in the City of Greeley for fuel, food, or other supplies. During the construction period, the local economy may see a small influx of dollars and a small increase in sales tax revenue. The footprints of the proposed structures would be the only land removed from current use. Land between the transmission structures would remain available for farming, grazing, or other operations that do not interfere with safe and reliable operation of the transmission line. The Project area is located within District 1 of the Weld County Sheriffs Department and is within the jurisdiction of the Eaton Fire Protection District. Public roads are maintained by the Weld County Department of Public Works. The nearest hospital is the North Colorado Medical Center, located in Greeley. None of these services is expected to be affected, unless emergency situations occur. There are no adverse socioeconomic impacts associated with the Project. The Project would not cause any residents or businesses to be displaced. The Project would generate additional tax revenue for Weld County. This Project is not inconsistent with the Economic Development Goals and Policies described in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Discussion of Impacts on Additional Resources Including Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2c and 21-3- 330.C.2e) Vegetation Including Marshlands and Wetlands The vicinity of the Project site is characterized by agricultural uses, primarily farming and ranching. The surrounding vegetation communities can be characterized as disturbed grassland. Permanent removal of vegetation would occur at structure sites. Construction would occur in an area that has been previously disturbed, and impacts to native vegetation communities are expected to be minimal. Access would incorporate the use of existing access drives as well as overland in nature and minimal vegetation would be disturbed. The Cache La Poudre River and Eaton Draw are located west of the Monfort Substation in Section 32 and outside of the Project area. There is floodplain located within the Project area, south of the substation, associated to the Cache La Poudre River and Eaton Draw. PSCo will work with Public Works to obtain a Flood Hazard Development Permit if required. Neither wetlands nor wetland vegetation was observed in association with the floodplain. Figure 7 presents a map of water resources within two miles of the Project site. Impacts to wetlands and water resources would not occur from the Project. The Project would not impact hydrologic flow of surface water or groundwater, nor would it affect groundwater recharge. Wildlife and Critical Wildlife Habitat Given the established use of the site and the surrounding agricultural use, the area is unlikely to support quality habitat for many species. Common wildlife such as coyote, fox, skunk, rabbits, and various birds are likely to be present in the area and are expected to occasionally pass through the site, but the site is not likely to support nesting or denning habitat for most species. Only minimal impacts to wildlife are expected to occur, and these would likely be limited to temporary disturbance from construction activities. Mark Leslie, Area Wildlife Manager with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, had a chance to review the details of the project early on. Afterwards Mark stated "at this time we don't have any serious issues with the transmission line but it will depend on the exact alignment that is chosen and the timing of the year so as 47 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application to avoid issues with ground nesting birds and nesting/roosting raptors." He will provide further review of the application when it's sent to him during the referral period. To preclude avian electrocutions and minimize collision risk, PSCo would incorporate its Avian Protection Plan (APP) standards developed in part by using the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee's Suggested Practices for Avian Protection on Power Lines (APLIC 2006). Special Status Species Threatened or endangered species that occur within the Project Area are listed in Table 7. Table 7 Threatened or Endangered Species within the Project Area Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status State Status Birds Mexican Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis lucida Threatened Threatened Least Tern Sternula antillarum Endangered Endangered Piping Plover Charadrius melodus Threatened Threatened Whooping Crane Grus americana Endangered _ Endangered Fish Pallid Sturgeon Scaphirhynchus albus Endangered Mammals Preble's Meadow Jumping Mouse Zapus hUdSOlliUS preblei _ Threatened Threatened Plants Colorado Butterfly Plant Gaura neomexicana spp. coloradensis Threatened Ute Ladies' -tresses orchid _ Spiranthes diluvialis Threatened Flowering Plants Western Prairie Fringed Orchid Platanthera praeclara _ Threatened Source: USFWS 2013 48 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Figure 7 Water Resources 49 4 0~ 33 k Z. .4 .0 �2 Cotie ns y Lake sinoa L om,� I Seeley Lair. 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RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE" DCP-Lucerne to Monfort Substation Water Resources W 06 February 2013 by K Houston Sources: Imagery Base-ESRI: Colorado Division of Water Resources DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application The official USFWS list of federally threatened or endangered species includes six wildlife species and three plant species within the Project Area: the Mexican Spotted Owl, Least Tern, Piping Plover, Whooping Crane, Pallid Sturgeon, Preble's meadow jumping mouse, Colorado butterfly plant, Ute ladies' - tresses orchid and the Western prairie fringed orchid. Mexican Spotted Owls are residents of old -growth or mature forests that possess complex structural components. Canyons with riparian or conifer communities are also important components. Owls are found in canyon habitat dominated by vertical -walled rocky cliffs within complex watersheds, including tributary side canyons. Rock walls with caves, ledges, and other areas provide protected nest and roost sites. Canyon habitat may include small isolated patches or stringers of forested vegetation including stands of mixed -conifer, ponderosa pine, pine -oak, pinion -juniper, and/or riparian vegetation in which owls regularly roost and forage. Owls are usually found in areas with some type of water source. This habitat is not present in the Project area; therefore, Mexican Spotted Owls are unlikely to be impacted by the Project. The Least Tern and Piping Plover are typically found near water. Terns are fish eaters and prefer to nest on sandy or pebbly beaches around lakes and reservoirs, or on sandbars consisting of sandy soils in river channels. Piping Plovers feed on a variety of beach -dwelling invertebrates and nest on sandy lakeshore beaches, sandbars within riverbeds, or even sandy wetland pastures. Given the lack of water and the intense agricultural land use, these two species are not expected to occur in the Project area. The Whooping Crane is a rare North American bird with the largest population migrating between the Arkansas National Wildlife Refuge and the Wood Buffalo National Park. This population uses the Central Flyway to migrate across Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, and eastern Montana. Whooping cranes are listed by the USFWS for Weld County as a potentially impacted species due the potential depletion of the Platte River Basin. The USFWS considers projects with less than 0.1 acre-foot per year of depletion to be de minimis exceptions for water -related activities in the Platte River Basin. The proposed Project may use water for dust abatement activities during construction: however, water use will be below the de minimis threshold for depletion. No impacts to whooping cranes are anticipated for this Project. Pallid sturgeon is adapted for living close to the bottom of large, silty rivers with swift currents. The preferred habitat is comprised of sand flats and gravel bars. There is no suitable habitat for Pallid Sturgeon in or near the Project site; therefore, no impacts to the species are expected. The Preble's meadow jumping mouse is a federally threatened species in Colorado. This species inhabits well developed riparian areas with adjacent, relatively undisturbed grassland communities, and a nearby water source. Well developed riparian habitat includes a dense combination of grasses, forbs and shrubs; a taller shrub and tree canopy may be present. Preferred riparian habitat includes mixed vegetation types where dense herbaceous or woody vegetation occurs near the ground level and where available open water exists during their active season. Presence of this species along the proposed route is highly unlikely. There is no suitable habitat or designated critical habitat for Preble's meadow jumping mouse in or near the Project Area; therefore, no impacts to the species are expected. The Ute ladies' -tresses orchid is a federally threatened plant species that primarily occurs in moist meadows associated with perennial stream terraces, floodplains, and oxbows at elevations between 4,300-6,850 feet. Surveys since 1992 have expanded the number of vegetation and hydrology types occupied by Ute ladies' -tresses to include seasonally flooded river terraces, sub irrigated or spring -fed abandoned stream channels and valleys, and lakeshores. A small section of the project is located within a floodplain, which is just south and east of the Monfort Substation along the existing 44 -kV transmission line right-of-way. This section of the 44 -kV line will be underbuilt on the new 115 -kV structures. The existing transmission line right-of-way includes a dirt access road and minimal vegetation, leaving little space for suitable habitat. Therefore, the Project is not anticipated to impact these species. The Colorado butterfly plant is an early successional plant adapted to use stream channel sites that are periodically disturbed. It occurs on sub irrigated alluvial soils on level or slightly sloping floodplains and 51 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application drainage bottoms at elevations of 5,000-6,400 feet. Colonies are often found in low depressions or along bends in wide, active, meandering stream channels a short distance upslope of the actual channel. The plant requires early -to mid -succession riparian habitat. Typical Colorado butterfly plant habitat is open, without dense or overgrown vegetation. The Project site does not support suitable habitat, therefore, the Project would not impact these species. The Bald Eagle was removed from listing as threatened under the Endangered Species Act on June 28, 2007, but has federal protection under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. The Bald Eagle is also a species of state special concern in Colorado, although this designation is not a statutory category. Bald Eagles are found throughout the continuous U.S. and Alaska, particularly in areas with large expanses of aquatic habitat. Bald Eagles inhabit areas near reservoirs and rivers. In Colorado, mature cottonwood groves found along streams and rivers are typically used as Bald Eagle nesting and roosting habitat. Bald Eagles nest in Colorado from early February through the middle of August. Wintering areas are commonly associated with open water or where other food sources are readily available. The proposed transmission line is not located near any known Bald Eagle nesting sites. According to the National Bald Eagle Management guidelines and CPW, no surface disturbance should occur within 0.5 mile of an active nest site from November 15 through July 31, and no construction may occur at any time within 0.25 mile of Bald Eagle nest sites. Due to the distance to the nearest Bald Eagle nest, project construction activities are not likely to disturb nesting Bald Eagles should construction occur during the nesting season. The National Bald Eagle Management Plan Guidelines also provide direction to protect Bald Eagle roosting and communal roosting sites. Bald Eagles roost in Colorado from November 15 through March 15. The same buffers apply to roosting sites as outlined above for nesting sites. The Project would also not impact roost or communal roost sites as there are none located within the Project Area. The Project would not affect Bald Eagle winter forage or winter concentration habitat. Unique Areas of Geologic. Historic. or Archaeological Importance PSCo performed a Class I archaeological database search of the Project area. Only two previously recorded sites were found within the Project area. One site is located north of the Lucerne gas compressing plant and the other is south of the Monfort Substation. Both are located outside any of the alternative routes and would not be impacted by the Project. Contact with Dan Corson at the Colorado Office of Archaeology & Historic Preservation was made to discuss the project. He had no issues with the project as long as the file search was completed and incorporated into the application. Dan stated he would be available to the County if they had any further questions or comments. Vested Water Rights The Project would have no impacts on vested water rights. Construction water and water to suppress dust during construction activities would be trucked into the site. 21-3-330.B.8 Long -Term Effects upon Physical and Socioeconomic Development The proposed Project would not have any adverse effects on physical or socioeconomic development of the area. 21-3-330.B.9 Mitigation of Adverse Impacts and Maximization of Positive Impacts Efforts would be made so the contour of the land and natural drainage patterns along the right-of-way are not disturbed. If land contours and drainage patterns are disturbed, efforts would be made to restore any 52 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application negative effects. Because Weld County has a semi -arid climate, revegetation can be difficult. As a result, disturbances to land surrounding the construction area would be minimized. All practical efforts would be made to re-establish native vegetation in the disturbed area. PSCo's Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects, included as Appendix B, addresses site reclamation of disturbed areas. PSCo would continue to coordinate with CPW to develop appropriate mitigation measures that are compatible with Project goals and that would minimize impacts to wildlife along the transmission line. 21 -3 -330.6.10 —Non -Structural Alternatives There are no non-structural alternatives that would accomplish the purpose and need for the transmission line and overall Project. If the Project is not constructed, DCP Midstream would be required to seek other locations to construct adequate facilities to accomplish the Project goals. 21 -3 -330.6.11 —Structural Alternatives Two alternatives were considered in addition to the preferred alternative. These alternatives are discussed in more detail in the Alternatives to the Proposed Project section. 21 -3 -330.6.12 —Air and Water Pollution Impacts and Control Alternatives Air Pollution Impact and Control (SATISFIES 21-3-330.C.2.d) Construction would last approximately three months. Construction activities associated with the proposed transmission line would generate less than significant amounts of particulate matter from soil disturbances and diesel -powered equipment, and less than significant amounts of carbon monoxide and the precursor pollutants to ozone formation from tailpipe emissions. Any air pollutants generated would be widely dispersed across the Project area, short term in duration, and minimized by the small scale of construction operations for excavating foundations and placing single pole transmission structures. Air pollutants also would be minimized through implementation of dust suppression and proper vehicle maintenance. Therefore, Project construction is not expected to contribute to the air quality status in the area. There would be no long-term air quality effects associated with routine operation and maintenance of the proposed transmission line. Once construction activities have been completed, but before vegetation has been re-established, some minor amount of additional dust could occur. The generation of dust would be monitored by PSCo, and the appropriate action would be taken to control the dust and ensure that potential wind erosion is minimized. Weld County is an attainment area for all measured pollutants, including particulate matter smaller than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10). The proposed Project is an overhead electric transmission line. No air emissions would result from operation of the transmission line. Water Pollution Impacts and Control There would be no direct impacts to water quality associated with regular operation or maintenance of the transmission line. The Project would not create runoff in excess of historic levels and would not change existing topography or adversely affect drainage. There would be no alteration in the pattern or intensity of surface drainage as a result of construction or operation of the transmission line. Therefore, a Drainage Report is not required. 21 -3 -330.B.13 —Design Alternatives: Access, Landscaping, and Architecture Access to the Project construction area would be provided by existing roads and the 75 -foot -wide right-of- way along the transmission line. No new roads would be required for Project construction. The access 53 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application points should not require architectural or landscape treatments beyond restoring any disturbed land to its preconstruction condition. 21 -3 -330.B.14 —New or Upgraded Services New or upgraded services are not applicable to, and not required for, this Project. 21 -3 -330.B.15 —Hydrologic, Atmospheric, Geologic, Pedologic, Biotic, Visual, and Noise Impacts Biotic and atmospheric impacts are described above. Hydrologic Construction and maintenance of the transmission line would not measurably impact surface water or groundwater quality. Additionally, there would be no long-term impacts to surface water or groundwater hydrology as a result of construction or operation of the transmission line. The Project would not impact hydrologic flow of either surface water or groundwater, nor would it affect groundwater recharge. Minimal water would be used during Project construction. Water for construction purposes. including concrete foundations and dust control, would be brought in from off -site sources by a construction water provider. The source of the construction water would be from either a private well owned by the construction water company or from a municipality. No existing water rights would be impacted, and there would be no long-term use of water. If water is needed for revegetation around transmission structures or temporary access roads, the construction water provider would supply the water. No water would be required for the operation of the transmission line. Geologic Construction and operation of the electric transmission line would not alter the geology of the Project area. The topography of the Project area is relatively flat; slopes range from 0 to 9 percent across the Project site. Pedologic — See also Appendix C - NRCS Soils Report Figure 8 shows the soil shrink/swell potential in the Project area. Shrink/swell potential of a soil is based on the change in length of an unconfined clod as moisture content is increased from air-dry to field capacity. The classes of shrink/swell potential are shown in Table 8. Most of the soils in the Project area have low shrink/swell potential with a small percentage in the moderate range. Table 8 Soil Shrink/Swell Classes Class Value Low < 3% Moderate 3-6% High 6-9% Very high > 9% Figure 9 shows the soil erodibility based on factor K within the Project area. The factor K is a measurement of the soil's susceptibility to sheet and rill erosion by water; it is calculated as a function of an average diameter of the soil particles. Factor K is one of six factors used in the Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation to predict annual rate of soil loss in tons per acre per year. Factor K values range from 54 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 0.05 to 0.69, with higher values indicating higher losses. For the purpose of this report, soil K factors would be classified based on Table 9. Table 9 Soil Erodibility Classes Class Factor K Value Low 0.05-0.2 Moderate 0.21-0.4 High > 0.4 According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Survey for Weld County, Colorado, southern part, the following general soil map unit complexes are found along the transmission line route alternatives (NRCS 2013). Altvan loam - The soils in this unit are deep, well drained soils (0 to 1 percent) formed in material weathered from loamy alluvium underlain by sand and gravel. Erodibility: Altvan soils have low to moderate erodibility. Shrink/Swell Potential: Altvan soils have low to moderate shrink/swell potential. Ascalon loam - The soils in this unit are deep, well drained soils (0 to 1 percent) formed in material in alluvium on upland hills and old terraces. Erodibility: Ascalon soils have low erodibility. Shrink/Swell Potential: Ascalon soils have low to moderate shrink/swell potential. Kim loam - The soils in this unit are deep, well drained soils (1 to 3 percent) formed in mixed eolian deposits and parent sediment from a wide variety of bedrock located on plains and alluvial fans Erodibility: Kim soils have moderate erodibility. Shrink/Swell Potential: Kim soils have low shrink/swell potential. Otero sandy loam - The soils in this unit are deep, well drained soils (0 to 1 percent and 5 to 9 percent) formed in alluvium and eolian deposits located on plains and terraces. Erodibility: Otero soils have low erodibility. Shrink/Swell Potential: Otero soils have low shrink/swell potential. Noise The Project would be constructed and maintained in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes 25-12- 101 et seq. (Noise Abatement) and Article IX, Section 14-9-10 et seq. of the Weld County Code. Visual The Project is not expected to significantly affect the aesthetics of the area. The east -west portion of the project, between the Monfort Substation and North 1s` Avenue, will combine the existing 44kV system and the new 115 -kV line on the same pole, thus eliminating the existing wood poles and consolidating both lines onto a single structure. Several tank batteries occur throughout the project area. Given the span length, line consolidation and use of single -pole construction, visual aesthetics of the area would be minimally impacted. 55 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Figure 8 Soil Shrink/Swell Potential MAP LEGEND Area of kderest (Aol) Area ot Interest (AO) Sods Sal Map Units Sail Ratings Low (0-3) Moderate (3 - 8) High (8-9) Very High (9 - 30) Not rated or not asalable Political Features O Cities 0 Water Features Steams and Canals Transportation �+ Rais "r Interstate Highways US Routes Malor Roads %V Local Roads 56 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application Figure 9 Soil Erodibility MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AOl) Area of Interest (AOI; Souls Soil Map Units Sod Ratings n u2 n n ( O O O 0 D5 10 .15 .17 .20 24 29 .32 .37 43 .49 55 .04 Nirated or not astable Political Features O Cores Water Features Stearns and Calais Transportation iii Rats ti Interstate Highways US Routes Mayor Roads Local Roads 58 DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Weld County USR and 1041 Application 21 -3 -330.B.16 -Surface and Subsurface Drainage Subsurface drainage would not be impacted by the proposed transmission line. There would be no direct impacts to water quality associated with regular operation or maintenance of the transmission line. Project construction would not create runoff in excess of previous site levels and would not change existing topography or adversely affect drainage. There would be no alteration in the pattern or intensity of surface drainage as a result of construction or operation of the transmission line facility. Therefore, a Drainage Report is not required. A range of measures ensuring the Project does not impact water quality is listed in Appendix B; prior to construction, a Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities would be acquired from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 21 -3 -330.B.17 —Any Other Information Required by Planning Commission At this time, the Weld County Planning Commission and Weld County Public Works Department have not requested or required any additional information to be submitted with the application materials. Any specific submittal requirements required by Weld County are included in the appropriate sections above. 60 Appendix A: PSCo Position Statement on EMF Health Effects The EMF associated with a high voltage transmission line occurs mainly on the transmission line ROW since the electric and magnetic fields surround the conductor and decrease rapidly with increasing distance from the conductor. Magnetic fields travel through most materials including iron, steel, lead, and the soil. Magnetic and electric field strengths drop rapidly as distance increases from the conductors such that at a few hundred feet from the line the fields are non -detectable. Depending on the flow of electrons, when there are two lines side by side, there can be cancellation of EMF. Current causes magnetic fields, not voltage. With a higher voltage you deliver more power with less current. Considerable research and study has been done to investigate potential health effects of EMF from high - voltage transmission lines on living organisms. Based on evidence to date, no biological hazards have been identified from EMF produced by electric transmission lines. The most recent scientific research and comprehensive review by federal agencies and scientific organizations concluded the evidence for a risk of cancer and other human disease from exposure to magnetic fields is "weak." One such study was performed by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), who was asked by Congress to conduct a scientific research program to evaluate the health risk to humans of EMF. NIEHS Director's Report was issued to U.S. Congress in May 1999. The report applied to the extremely low frequency electric and magnetic fields surrounding both large transmission and distribution power lines and the smaller but closer electric lines in homes and appliances. After six years of accelerated, congressionally -mandated research, the NIEHS announced the evidence for a risk of cancer and other human disease from the electric and magnetic fields (EMF) around power lines is "weak." The NIEHS believes that the probability that EMF exposure is truly a health hazard is currently small. In addition, virtually all of the laboratory evidence in animals and humans and most of the mechanistic work done in cells fail to support a causal relationship between exposure to EMF at environmental levels and changes in biological function or disease status. Nevertheless, the proposed transmission line would be designed to operate within the EMF parameters deemed reasonable by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission. The proposed transmission line would also be designed and constructed to meet or exceed all applicable requirements of the National Electric Safety Code. Appendix B: Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects STANDARD ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION MEASURES Aesthetics A-1 The contractor shall exercise care to preserve the natural landscape and shall conduct construction operations (including all construction activities within and along the right-of-way, PSCo's designated access roads/trails and staging areas) so as to prevent any unnecessary damage to, or destruction of, natural features. A-2 The contractor shall minimize scarring, natural landscape resulting from unauthorized damage shall be repaired defacing, damage, or destruction construction operations. Any unnecessary by the contractor to the satisfaction of the or of PSCo. A-3 All construction materials, in a timely manner. Burning the construction site will clearing operations shall waste, or burying not be allowed. be removed and debris of waste All from the shall be removed materials on the materials resulting right-of-way. from the project area right-of-way or at from the contractor's Air Quality AQ-1 The contractor shall available to control, discharges of air contaminants. utilize practicable methods and devices as are reasonably prevent, and otherwise minimize atmospheric emissions or AQ-2 Construction related dust disturbance shall of water to all disturbed areas along the right-of-way be controlled by the periodic application and access roads. AQ-3 Vehicles and equipment showing engine adjustments or other inefficient until corrective adjustments or repairs excessive emission of exhaust operating conditions are made. gases due to poor shall not be operated AQ-4 Post seeding mulch will be utilized during reclamation activities to help reduce wind erosion and blowing dust. The mulch/stabilization will be performed as soon as possible after completion of project activities to minimize potential fugitive dust generation as revegetation occurs. Biological Resources BR -1 Vegetation operations limited to and reliable PSCo. shall be preserved to the maximum those necessary operation and and protected from damage by construction extent practicable. Removal of brush and trees will be for construction of the line and/or pose a threat to safe maintenance of the line, or as otherwise determined by BR -2 To minimize the spread equipment and vehicles before entering the of noxious weeds conduct a noxious locations of infestations; to be used must come be inspected to identify of noxious weeds, (power or high construction area. in the area proposed weed survey to identify: c) acreage infested; from a weed free weed -free sources. construction crews pressure) of all mud, The contractor will be for construction. The a) noxious weed and d) density source(s). Gravel will clean all dirt and plant parts responsible for control contractor shall species present; b) of plants. Gravel and fill pits and fill sources will BR -3 The contractor shall not cross any approved in writing by PSCo or other wetland and riparian areas, unless specifically applicable jurisdictions. BR -4 On completion roads/trails, blend with revegetation, the of the work, all work areas, shall be regraded, as required, natural terrain, and are provide for proper drainage, except any permanent so that all surfaces left in a condition that and prevent erosion. will access drain naturally, facilitate natural BR -5 All disturbed areas, except the access route running surfaces, will seed mixes as specified by the landowner. be reseeded with BR -6 All construction materials and debris shall be removed from the project area in a timely manner. BR -7 To preclude avian electrocutions and minimize collision risk, PSCo would incorporate its Avian Protection Plan (APP) standards developed in part by using the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee's Suggested Practices for Avian Protection On Power Lines (APLIC 2006). Cultural Resources CR-1 Should any previously unknown historic/prehistoric sites or artifacts be encountered during construction, all land -altering activities at that location will be immediately suspended and the discovery left intact until such time that PSCo is notified and appropriate measures taken to assure compliance the National Historic Preservation Act and enabling legislation. Fire Prevention/Control FP -1 Construction vehicles shall be equipped with government approved spark arresters. FP -2 The contractor shall maintain in all construction vehicles a current list of local emergency response providers and methods of contact/communication. Hazardous Materials HM -1 No bulk fuel storage will occur within the project right-of-way. All fuel and fluid spills within this area will be handled in accordance with appropriate state and federal spill reporting and response requirements. The contractor shall notify PSCo of any spills so appropriate notifications can be made to regulatory authorities. HM -2 Any waste generated as a result of the proposed action will be properly disposed of in a permitted facility. Solid waste generated during construction and periodic maintenance periods will be minimal. All hazardous materials will be handled in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal hazardous material statues and regulations. Land Use LU-1 The contractor shall limit movement of crews, vehicles and equipment on the right- of -way and approved access roads to minimize damage to property and disruption of normal land use activity. LU-2 The contractor shall maintain all fences and gates during the construction period. Any fence or gate damaged during construction will be repaired immediately by the contractor. LU-3 The contractor shall eliminate, at the earliest opportunity, all construction ruts that are hazardous to agricultural operations and/or movement of vehicles and equipment. Such ruts shall be leveled, filled, and graded, or otherwise eliminated in an approved manner. Damage to ditches, tile drains, culverts, terraces, local roads, and other similar land use features shall be corrected as necessary by the contractor. The land and facilities shall be corrected as necessary by the contractor. The land and facilities shall be restored as nearly as practicable to their original condition. LU-4 Any structure foundation holes left open overnight and will be covered. Covers will be secured in place and will be strong enough to prevent livestock, wildlife, or the public from falling. Noise N-1 Construction vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in proper operating condition and shall be equipped with manufacturers' standard noise -control devices or better (e.g. mufflers, engine enclosures). Soils S-1 All soils compacted by movement of construction vehicles and equipment, shall be 1) loosened and leveled harrowing or disking to approximate pre -construction contours and 2) reseeding with certified weed -free grasses and mulched (except in cultivated fields). The specific seed mix(s) and rate(s) of application will be determined by PSCo. S-2 Excavated material not used in the backfilling of poles shall be spread around each pole, evenly spread on the access routes in the immediate vicinity of the pole structure, or transported off site to a PSCo-approved disposal location. Disturbed areas shall then be regraded to approximate pre -construction contours and reseeded as specified in S-1. Traffic T-1 The contractor shall make all necessary provisions for conformance with federal, state, and local traffic safety standards and shall conduct construction operations so as to offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to public traffic. Water Quality and Erosion WQ-1 Construction activities shall be performed by methods that prevent entrance or accidental spillage of solid matter, contaminants debris, and other objectionable pollutants and wastes into flowing streams or dry water courses, lakes and underground water sources. Such pollutants and wastes include, but are not restricted to, refuse, garbage, cement, concrete, sanitary waste, industrial waste, radioactive substances, oil and other petroleum products, aggregate processing tailings, mineral salts, and thermal pollution. WQ-2 Dewatering work for structure foundations or earthwork operations adjacent to, or encroaching on, streams or water courses shall not be performed without prior approval by PSCo and aoorooriate state agencies. WQ-3 Borrow pits shall be so excavated that water will not collect and stand therein. Before being abandoned, the sides of borrow pits shall be brought to stable slopes, with slope intersections shaped to carry the natural contour of adjacent, undisturbed terrain into the pit or borrow area, giving a natural appearance. Waste piles shall be shaped to provide a natural appearance. WQ 4 Excavated material or other construction materials shall not be stockpiled or deposited near or on stream banks, lake shorelines or other water course perimeters where they can be washed away by high water or storm runoff or can in any way encroach upon the water source itself. WQ-5 A Storm Water Management Plan shall be developed to address all construction and reconstruction activities. The plan shall conform to all U.S. Environmental Protection Acency and Best Management Practices recuirements. Appendix E Public Comments Public Involvement The initial letter you received provided a map that depicted the project study area, showing both the PSCo Monfort Substation and DCP Lucerne gas processing plant. Since the new transmission line must connect these two points, the letter asked landowners to submit any questions or comments in regards to how the new transmission line should be routed. The comments we've received since the letter was sent out have been minimal. Therefore, we went ahead and identified three possible route alternatives for the new transmission line (see attached map) using our Opportunity and Constraints Criteria. Per Weld County Land Use Regulations, we are required to submit three route alternatives as pad of our Areas & Activities of State Interest and Use by Special Review permit application. Please send us any questions or comments you have regarding the proposed route alternatives by using the attached self-addressed stamped envelope or contact me personally at 303-571- 7284 or LaChelle Harris -Coffey at 303-571-7596. If you would like to meet in person to further discuss, contact us as we would be more than happy to come up and visit with you. Sincerely, Derek Holscher Sr. Siting and Land Rights Agent Direct - 303.571.7284 Cell - 720.837.4742 derek.d. holscher@xcelenergy.com i/Y/ef �C i4 CC W,/7&n S —1Ooe '4/ d G ./i d u i re P Z. (.5.-/.//r c' -�T 4 cII' e Telephone Call Report From: Susan Arnold Representing: herself - private landowner Phone #: 970-356-1634 — 555 N. 1'' Avenue, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 12/18/2012 — 9:45am To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Susan was calling in response to the letter she received in the mail regarding the opportunity to comment on the three proposed transmission line routes for the DCP- Monfort Project. Mrs. Arnold lives at 555 N. 1 S' Avenue, located on the west side of N. I' Avenue about 'A mile north E. C Street, which is along the western edge of proposed Route C. She is within a group of five houses and is concerned about the physical effects, including EMF, from having a transmission line in front of her home. She moved to this location many years ago to get away from the City. Currently she has a cheese factory south of her that she's not happy about. She believes either Route A or B would be a better alternative because the land is more open and there are less residential homes that would be impacted. She expressed her concern that she is NOT on favor of Route C and asked us to consider her in and her neighbors when making a decision. I told her that I would document her comments and indicated that Weld County regulations require us to show 3 alternative routes. I informed her that she would be getting notifications once we get to the hearing stage of the permitting process (Planning Commission & BOCC) and would be welcome to come voice her opinion on Route C and speak on behalf of the other two options. Telephone Call Report From: Cindy Babish Representing: herself - private landowner Phone #: 970-352-6091 — 521 N. 1'' Avenue, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 12/19/2012 — 2:00pm To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Cindy was calling in response to the letter her neighbor received regarding the opportunity to comment on the three proposed transmission line routes for the DCP- Monfort Project. Cindy has not checked her mail recently and did not have a copy of the map to review; however, she had a chance to discuss the routes with her neighbor Mrs. Arnold. Mrs. Babish lives at 521 N. 1st Avenue, located on the west side of N. 1'' Avenue about 'A mile north E. C Street, which is along the western edge of proposed Route C. She is within a group of five houses and is concerned about the physical effects, including EMF, from having a transmission line in front of her home. She suffers from chronic migraines and is concerned that the increased EMF from having a transmission line in front of her home will make her headaches stronger and more frequent. Her family has lived on the property since the 50's. It used to be a much larger parcel until her father sold the northern portion, leaving the current property for the family. The buyers, Zabka Farms, subdivided the parcel. From her discussions with Mrs. Arnold, Cindy believes either Route A or B would be a better alternative because the land is more open and there are less residential homes that would be impacted. In summary, Cindy is not in favor of Route C due to health considerations (EMF) and proximity to her home. I told her that I would document her comments and indicated that Weld County regulations require us to show 3 alternative routes. I informed her that she would be getting notifications once we get to the hearing stage of the permitting process (Planning Commission & BOCC) and would be welcome to attend the hearings to voice her opinions. She was glad to have the opportunity to comment on the project and will try to attend the hearings. Telephone Call Report From: Derek Holscher Representing: Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel Energy) Phone #: 303-571-7284 Date/Time: 11/19/2012/ 1:00pm To: Ruth Brungardt Representing: herself Phone #: 970-352-6772 Comments: Ruth had left me a message on 11/16 and I was returning her call. The Brungardt property is located at 1225 N. 1'` Avenue. Ruth received the letter in the mail asking for input on the project. Her question dealt with how the project would impact her property. After identifying her property on the map, I was able to notify her that their property was IA north of the closest alternative route. After hearing this, she was relieved and asked what the next steps were. I told her that we would be sending another letter in the mail identifying the 3 routes we have chosen to move forward with. The letter will allow the public to submit further comments. She was glad to receive the information and will look forward to the next letter. Telephone Call Report From: Chuck Carlson Representing: himself - private landowner Phone #: 970-353-8095 - 340 E. C Street, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 12/17/2012 — 11:45am To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Chuck was calling in response to the letter he received in the mail regarding the opportunity to comment on the three proposed transmission line routes for the DCP- Monfort Project. Mr. Carlson lives at 340 E. C Street, which is located on the south side of C Street about 'A mile east of North 1St Avenue, which is along the southern edge of proposed Route C. He wanted to voice his opinion that he is not in favor of Route C as it is longer than the other two routes and would impact more property owners. He indicated that Route B is more of a straight shot and would impact fewer landowners as all the land is agricultural. He started that Route A is the same distance as B but would impact more residential properties. His preference would be to keep the lines at the southern ends of the fields as irrigation flows from the north to the south and thought it would impact the farmers less. He pointed out the tank battery along Route B and I informed him that Route B would pass it on the south side, adhering to the proper clearances. I informed him that part of the Weld County permitting process; we have to identify 3 alternative routes. He understands the permitting process as he used to be a Weld County Commissioner. Overall, Mr. Carlson is in favor of Route B. I informed him that he would be getting notifications once we get to the hearing stage (Planning Commission & BOCC) and would be welcome to come speak on behalf of the route. Telephone Call Report From: Jackie Derr Representing: herself - private landowner Phone #: 970-352-6167 — 501 N. 1st Avenue, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 12/18/2012 — 1:45am To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Jackie was calling in response to the letter she received in the mail regarding the opportunity to comment on the three proposed transmission line routes for the DCP- Monfort Project. She received the first letter but put it aside and forgot to respond. She was thinking that many other people might have done the same thing, so she figured she better respond to this second letter. Mrs. Derr lives at 501 N. 1st Avenue, which is located on the west side of 1st Avenue, just north of East C Street, along the western edge of proposed Route C. She wanted to voice her opinion that she is not in favor of Route C and thought Route A was a better alternative. When asked if there were any specific reasons why, she replied no as it appeared she wanted to keep the conversation short. She did mention that there is an existing "gut line" that comes from the processing plant, which she is not in favor of. "There's always something", she stated. I informed her that as part of the Weld County permitting process; we have to identify 3 alternative routes. Also, that she would be getting notifications once we get to the hearing stage (Planning Commission & BOCC) and would be welcome to come speak on behalf of the route. Meeting Notes Attendees: Paul & Mike Hungenberg (Hungenberg Produce), Derek Holscher and LaChelle Harris -Coffey (Xcel Energy) Notes by: Derek Holscher Location: Hungenberg Produce, 31466 Weld County Road 39 1/2, Greeley, CO 80631 Date/Time: January 4, 2013 - 10:30AM V Com ments: The Hungenberg's had been in receipt of both letters that were sent to them regarding the public outreach routing of the project. Since they own several properties in the area, they had asked if we could come up to their property to meet and discuss the project. Upon our arrival, LaChelle and I sat down with Paul and a couple maps showing the proposed routes and parcel ownership. After describing the need for the project and how it was a request from DCP Midstream, we got into how each of the three routes was chosen. We informed Paul that we will be required to show three routes that Xcel is willing to build as part of our land use application with Weld County. Paul questioned about a possible routc that would follow the 44kV linc north along N. I' Avenue and then head east into Lucerne. We told him that this route was looked at as a possibility early on; however, due to the increased residential population along N. ls' Avenue, we dismissed it as an option and he understood why. Paul then mentioned that he worked with Jeff Walker during, the recent Pleasant Valley Substation expansion. They own property outside the substation that was sold to us for the substation expansion. He mentioned that we paid him around $20,000 for an acre but they were hoping to get more. In addition, some carrots were damaged during construction but they never asked to be compensated for them. Paul then pointed out the Route B split two of his parcels in half. He realized that this was the most direct route but was not in favor of it due to their future plans for central pivot irrigation in the area. They have no formal plans to install the irrigation; however, it is something they would like to be able to do in the future. In order to make the irrigation possible, they would have to purchase some addition land adjacent to their property, which is currently owned by Hosiko Farms. They have been trying to purchase the property for many years but have not had any luck. As far as Route A is concerned, Paul and Mike were not in favor of this route as is would travel in front of the property owned by their parents. The Hungenberg's are long time friends of John Adams, who lives just north of the proposed Route A. Mr. Adams is approaching 82 years old and asked that Paul and Mike speak on his behalf. Mr. Adams is also opposed to Route A as it would travel close to his home/property. With all this in mind Paul and Mike oppose Routes A & B and are in favor of Route C. Paul had asked if any other landowners have been commenting on the proposed routes. I told him some other people have been providing comments and indicated that the majority of them were opposed to Route C and are in favor of either A or B. I informed Paul that the comment period for the last letter that was sent out would expire on 1 / 1 I . At that point, we would be approaching land owners along all three routes individually to discuss options. We will document the Hungenberg's comments and possibly include them in the permit application to Weld County. I told Paul that we would keep them in the loop as the project moves forward and that he would have a chance to speak during the public comment phase of the Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners hearings, which are required to obtain approval for the project. They will be getting notifications in the mail prior to the hearings. We left them our business cards and asked them to contact us if they have any questions or further comments. Telephone Call Report From: Jim Koehler Representing: himself - private landowner Phone #: unlisted, 1001 E. C Street, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 12/12/2012 — 2:30pm To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Jim was calling in response the letter he received in the mail regarding the opportunity to comment on the three proposed transmission line routes for the DCP- Monfort Project. Mr. Koehler lives at 1001 E. C Street, which is located at the northeast intersection of Route C and the north/south segment leading into the Lucerne Plant. He wanted to voice his opinion that he is not in favor of Route C. He pointed out that Route C is longer than the other two routes and the north -south segment would run along the western edge of his property, which is currently being used for agricultural purposes. He also has a water well in the northwest corner of his property, adjacent to the north -south segment. There wouldn't be any issues with clearance but Mr. Koehler told me that he has 4 oil wells (Noble) on his property where his cattle barns used to be located. Mr. Koehler is in support of either Route A or B and mentioned that they were the same length but thought Route B would be more of a straight shot. I explained to him that we need to show at least three alternatives in our land use application with Weld County. I then told him that I would make note of his comment and may even include it as part of the application submittal. Finally, I let him know that he'll be getting notifications once we get to the public hearing stage with Weld County and will have the opportunity to voice his opinions during the public comment portion of the hearing. He appreciated the information and asked to be notified if there were any major changes. Telephone Call Report From: Sherley Ann McElroy Representing: herself Phone #: 970-397-7553 — P.O. Box 609 Greeley, CO 80631 Date/Time: 01/14/2013 — 1:45pm To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: The property in question is located at the intersection of N. l s` Street and C Street, which is where Route C comes from the north and turns east. Sherley had received both letters that were sent out and had some questions about the map and the proposed routes. She pointed out the existing 44kV line that runs north and south along N. 1st Avenue and wondered why we didn't follow it to the north and then turn east at 0 Street (CR 64). I told her that her proposed route would impact more residential properties on the west side of N. 1st Avenue and we are trying to lessen the impacts to residential properties. She suggested another route but it also impacted the residences along N. 1 s` Avenue. Sherley indicated that even though the Hungenberg's may not agree, Route B makes the most sense and is the most direct route to the Lucerne Plant. She also said that Route A would be acceptable but due to the location of her property, she was opposed to Route C. Her property is considered a Historic Colorado Centennial Farm and was established in 1871. I told Sheley that I would document her comments and may end up including them in the County Land Use application. Per the regulations of the application, we are required to show 3 alternative routes that we would be willing to construct. I told her she would be getting notifications for the PC and BOCC public hearings and would be welcome to speak her opinion at those. She appreciated that fact that we are showing alternatives and allowing the public to comment prior to submittal. Sheley asked if it would help her/our cause with the County if she were to write a letter detailing her comments and concerns. I told her that if she wanted to, we would appreciate it and to try and mail it to me before the beginning of March, when we plan on submitting our application. Telephone Call Report From: Pat Arnold Representing: Gerald & Dorothy Arnold (mother/father) - private landowner Phone #: 970-324-4244 - 1951 E. US Highway 34 Date/Time: 12/19/2012 - 11:30am To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: Pat was calling on behalf of his mother, Dorothy, who is a landowner that received a notification in the mail. Her husband recently passed away and she now let's her son Pat handle most of the issues with her property. The property in question is located at 109 N. 1' Avenue, which is about 'A mile south of where Route C comes from the north and turns east. Pat had received both letters that were sent out and had some questions about the map that was provided. He pointed out that the existing 44kV line crosses the property and was wondering if anything was planned for that line. After informing him that the project did not involve the 44kV line, we discussed a little history of the property and how it was split by Highway 85 many years ago. Pat asked what type of structures would be used for the new line and how tall they would be. I told him that engineering at this point has indicated the structures would be anywhere from 70-120 feet. The one angle structure on Route C, where line turns and heads east, would probably be more on the 120' end. He had asked if any other landowners in the area had contacted me about the project. I mentioned that 4 other landowners along Route C have contacted me and indicated they were not in favor of the route. Since the Arnold property is about 'A mile south of Route C, Pat said he was not concerned with the project or any of the routes but wanted to get more information and ask a few questions. I wrapped up the conversation by telling Pat that I would document his comments and indicated that Weld County regulations require us to show 3 alternative routes. I informed him that he would be getting notifications once we get to the hearing stage of the permitting process (Planning Commission & BOCC) and would be welcome to come voice his opinion on Route C if he would like. January 21, 2013 Derek Holscher Public Service Company of Colorado 1800 Larimer, Suite 400 Denver, Co 80202 Dear Mr. Holscher: This letter is in response to the attached letter mailed to Gilbert D. Shultz at 1714 12`h Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Gilbert D. Shultz, aka Gilbert D. Shultz, Jr. at 1714 12th Street, Greeley, CO 80631 does not own the home/property at 210 15` Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631. Gilbert D. Shultz, aka Gilbert D. Shultz, Sr. owned the home/property located at 210 15t Avenue, Greeley, CO. Gilbert, Sr. passed away on July 12, 2011; a copy of the death certificate is enclosed. At the time of Gilbert D. Shultz, Sr.'s passing, the home/property located at 210 1 Sr Avenue was foreclosed on due to a reverse mortgage taken out by Gilbert D. Shultz, Sr. The property is now owned by the following: Bank of America WA 1-501-15022 PO Box 3977 Seattle, WA 98124-2477 FAX: 1-866-639-8014 Phone: 1-866-863-5224 TTY: 1-866-628-2279 Please update your records to reflect that Bank of America is the owner of the home/property located at 210 15c Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631; effective July 12, 2011. 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FATHER•NAME (Fist MS& L"0 18. MOTHETY•NAME (Fiat Mallet lesI(M.aUen 11 19. INFORMANT -NAME and relationship to deceased. Clifford Burdette Shultz Jessie Alice Carroll Connie Shultz - Daughter 20a. MEMO Of DISPOSITION 20b. PLACE OF DISPOSITION (Nemeofamritiry, aem. bx a 20c. LOCATION -Cty. TOM% Slat. DISPOSITIO1 O Remand from Slate ottarplaoe) O BUM Q2 Crema5on ODona6on ❑ 0ther(Speo3y) • Northern Colorado Crematory Greeley,CO . 21a. SIGNATURE FUNERAL. DIRECTOR ► PERSON ACTING AS SUCH . 21b. wt6 AND ADDRESS OF FACtUTY: Northern Colorado Crematory, Inc. 700 8th street 0rce1ey Co DP 80631 22 iS n!O t { U DEPUTY 22b. DATE FILED (Month. Day. Year) JULY 13, 2011 23. DYE OF DEA 9:45 j2.1. P Lt gkm PRO! July Year how?5. How 12 2011 21:45 PM phi ?r: or No) =KR NOTIFIED? Yes TO BE COMPLETED ONLY BY CERTIFYING PHYSICIAN TO BE COMPLETED BY CORONER 2e. 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(c)) Do eater mode d dying .e 9 Sao a Resc ifliyAM50 � affront c o` 5h u ch vc pulmonary - dioeaOC colic I oNs F ANY WYECH GAVE RISE TO WJt(EdATE CAUSE STATING THE DUE TO OR AS A CONSEOUENCE OF UNDERLYING CAUSE LAST (c) PART OTHER S1ottnaCANT CONORIOtNS•Con 5to is ooMlt.i6nq ',debt but not related to cause In B PART I (e.g , stool of abuse, obesity, smokes). smoker DUE TO OR AS A COtJSEOUENCE OF I I uenm oned ear0 I•• tr Mnenonset r kiwi -Skits' add and ties% 35. AUTOPSY (Yea or No) No 38. g e S ►rte arse or aN9t ed DATE ISSUED „In 14 2011 THIS IS A TRUE CERTIFICATION OF NAME AND FACTS AS RECORDED IN THIS OFFICE. Do not accept unless prepared on security paper with engraved border displaying the Colorado state seal and signature of the Registrar. PENALTY BY LAW, Section 25-2-118, Colorado Revised Statutes, 1982, if a person alters, uses, attempts to use or furnishes to another for deceptive use any vital statistics record. NOT VALID IF PHOTOCOPIED. I -3—at a mkti t to;: pltkll Z tk Mk( ltt li • ..:.>.rssSt ':sIC:. .. RONALD S. HYMAN STATE REGISTRAR i 1111 0 0 5 3 V8861 REV 01/07 t is r, 1 w 4 Xcel Energy=m PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Siting and Land Rights 1800 Larimer St, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: 303.571.7284 Facsimile: 303.294.2088 December 7, 2012 Subject: Proposed Monfort - DCP Lucerne 115 -kV Transmission Line Project Dear Landowner: This correspondence is being sent to you as a follow up to the initial letter that was mailed to you on October 26, 2012. Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCo), an Xcel Energy Company, is proposing to construct the Monfort — DCP Lucerne 115kV Transmission Line Project. The project will consist of an electrical overhead single -circuit 115,000 -volt (115kV) transmission line near the City of Greeley located in Weld County Colorado. This letter is to inform you of the proposed project as portions of the project could cross through or near your property. Project Description PSCo is proposing to construct a new single -circuit 115kV transmission line in Weld County. The transmission line will begin at PSCo's Monfort Substation located in the SE 1/4 of Section 32, Township 6 North, Range 65 West and terminate at DCP Midstream's Lucerne Gas Processing Plant located on the SE 1/4 of Section 28, Township 6 North, Range 65 West (see attached map). Purpose and Need DCP is a business that's in the midstream segment of the natural gas industry. As part of its business, DCP gathers natural gas from wellheads, performs gas processing, and transmits final products to customers via pipelines. In Weld County, DCP operates an extensive network of gathering pipelines as well as seven gas producing plants. The area has recently seen rapid expansion as new drilling technologies are allowing more oil and gas to be produced. As a result, gas gathering and processing capacity needs to be expanded in order to meet the growing production. To meet these needs, DCP is proposing to expand their existing Lucerne gas processing plant, which will include the construction of a new substation to facilitate the required electricity for the expansion. In order to satisfy the electric power requirements, DCP has requested that PSCo construct a new single -circuit 115kV transmission line from the existing PSCo Monfort Substation to DCP's new substation which will be located adjacent to the expanded Lucerne gas processing plant. Public Involvement The initial letter you received provided a map that depicted the project study area, showing both the PSCo Monfort Substation and DCP Lucerne gas processing plant. Since the new transmission line must connect these two points, the letter asked landowners to submit any questions or comments in regards to how the new transmission line should be routed. The comments we've received since the letter was sent out have been minimal. Therefore, we went ahead and identified three possible route alternatives for the new transmission line (see attached map) using our Opportunity and Constraints Criteria. Per Weld County Land Use Regulations, we are required to submit three route alternatives as part of our Areas & Activities of State Interest and Use by Special Review permit application. Please send us any questions or comments you have regarding the proposed route alternatives by using the attached self-addressed stamped envelope or contact me personally at 303-571- 7284 or LaChelle Harris -Coffey at 303-571-7596. If you would like to meet in person to further discuss, contact us as we would be more than happy to come up and visit with you. Sincerely, Derek Holscher Sr. Siting and Land Rights Agent Direct -- 303.571.7284 Cell - 720.837.4742 derek.d.holscher@xcelenergy.com Telephone Call Report From: Jodi James Representing: Norman & Phyllis Alexander - private landowner Phone #: 303-665-8927 — 671 N. 1 s` Avenue, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 3/11/2013 — 2:00pm To: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: I had been trying to reach the Alexander's as they are the owner of record for one of the properties along the 44kV section to be rebuilt. Their invitation to the open house came back as vacant -unable to forward, so I was trying to establish contact with them. My researches lead me to Jodi James who is the daughter of Norman & Phyllis Alexander. Jodi informed me that her father Norman passed away in 2008 and then her mother Phyllis just passed away in October 2012. The Alexander house was put on the market in October 2012 and has not sold to date. Jodi's husband, Gary (303-746-3708), has been handling all of the legal matters for her parents and suggested that I contact him to get more information. I explained the project to Jodi and asked her if she would like to attend the open house meeting on the 13". She is not able to attend the meeting and didn't have any comments related to the project. After I got off the phone with Jodi, I called her husband, Gary, and left a message about the open house and to call me with any questions or comments. PUBLIC COMMENT FORM COLORADO Xcel Energy Public Comment Form DCP LUCERNE TO MONFORT TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE• We need your input. Please take a few minutes to provide your comments or questions about the DCP Lucerne to Monfort Transmission Line Project and return your completed comment form today or mail by April 13, 2013. Thank you. Please check the following issues that are important to you for transmission line siting. Project Purpose and Need NI Visual / Aesthetic Resources oktt Proximity to Residences IN, Land Use (Agriculture, Residential, Recreation) Historic and Cultural Sites ❑ Radio or Television Interference RI Noise Health and Safety iNt Water Resources (Floodplains, River Crossings) ❑ Biological Resources X Other: W, N I m`\\ a r oftop'osei If you own property in the proposed area, indicate all the existing uses of your property below: Agriculture Residential Conservation Easement Commercial ■ Industrial Other: Provide your comments on the proposed project in the space provided below: —hint AtiiI\ Lc * Led- roJac -2--- C.___} kets 4ADa_k___ ' n.-�e t •cet e to ,' \\ h e S e ete`n4Cr 4. ( OW `it'e iN S e S1r` 7 l' ^e -N• S aril (die C'- e ni 4 01 i n 544 lI A. 0 e 4-e r- ()iv o+- tev--- -1-1-<._ Fcil-fr,r< r //Pi< U,t 1c kaki(' cis() Corr- owed clo Y • i rr7 << G.4 tok cAi i S tITN-C n oe,' al/C4 JO NA* i? e6.,1 to it- ...c >iele. ergy cum f ® 2013 Xcel Energy Inc. I Xcel Energy is a registered trademark of Xcel Energy Inc. I Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company. 113.02-312102/2013 P. 1 of 2 TAPE HE{! (DO NOT STARE) XcelEnergy° RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE• 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 Derek Holscher 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PARTICIPATE. Submit comments by the following means: • Leave this form at the public meeting. • Mail the form or a letter to the address above. Submit your comments by April 13, 2013. PLEASE TELL US HOW TO REACH YOU. r Contact Information Name Representing (optional) Address _ City State LIP F -mail Daytime phone { [,—......... —,_n a1.') Spill, Hi: fQ :':iII 114: 0, . Nr C:rli' ltil ; Fold this form letter style if you choose to mail it without an envelope. Make sure that your contact information is facing inward and to add postage when mailing. P. 2 o12 Telephone Call Report To: Mike Hungenberg Representing: Hungenberg Farms - private landowner Phone #: 970-356-6616 — 976 N. Balsam Avenue, Greeley, CO Date/Time: 3/20/2013 — 11:45am From: Derek Holscher Representing: Xcel Energy — Public Serive Company of Colorado Phone #: 303.571.7284 Comments: I called to follow up on the comment form that was filled out by Mike Hungenberg at the public open house meeting held on 3/13/13. In the comment form, he indicated that Route A was his preferred route. This was different than the first time we met with him on 1/4/13 when he indicated Route C was his preferred route. Mike mentioned that he did not prefer Route B as it crosses his fields and would prevent them from future possibilities of central pivot irrigation. Route C was not preferred due to it's proximity to residences; therefore, Route A is his preferred choice. Since he made the switch, I wanted to explain to him a few issues with Route A that he may not be aware of. For starters, it will cross in front of his parent's house which is one of the reasons he opposed it in the first place. It will also cross in front of Mr. John Adams property. When we first met with the Hungenbergs, they spoke on behalf of Mr. Adams who is an old family friend, who was unable to attend the meeting, and indicated he was not in favor of Route A due to the proximity to his home. Route A will also be across the street from his nephew's farm that he recently purchased from the Glovers. This section would also have the 44kV line underbuilt on the new 115kV line resulting in larger, taller structures. Route A would involve the placement of a large angle structure along N. 1 S` Avenue where it turns and heads east. This angle structure would be adjacent to Mr. Adams property and near the vicinity of several residences along N. 1St Avenue. Route A would impact an additional 'A mile of their fields along N. 1 s' Avenue. With all of this said and done, Mike still preferred Route A due to the location of Route C to landowners/residences and the impact of Route B on their possible future plans for central pivot irrigation. PUBLIC COMMENT FORM COLORADO Xcel Energy* RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE* Public Comment Form DCP LUCERNE TO M0NFORT TRANSMISSION LINE PROJECT We need your input. Please take a few minutes to provide your comments or questions about the DCP Lucerne to Monfort Transmission Line Project and return your completed comment form today or mail by April 13, 2013. Thank you. Please check the following issues that are important to you for transmission line siting. Project Purpose and Need _ Historic and Cultural Sites Visual / Aesthetic Resources f] Proximity to Residences [S Land Use (Agriculture, Residential, Recreation) U Water Resources (Floodplains, River Crossings) Other: Radio or Television Interference Noise Health and Safety Biological Resources If you own property in the proposed area, indicate all the existing uses of your property below: Agriculture 'f`Residential Conservation Easement Commercial ❑ Industrial ❑ Other: Provide your comments on the proposed project in the space provided below: 4/ya//`&,fric-e___• Kelenergy.com I © 2013 Xcel Energy Inc. j Xcel Energy is a registered trademait of Xcel Energy Inc I Public Service Compact/ of Colorado, an Xcel Energy Company. 11302.312102/2013 P. 1 of 2 tAI'E HO (00 NOT .S APLF) XcelEnergy° RESPONSIBLE NY NATURE• 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 Derek Holscher 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 400 Denver, CO 80202 THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO PARTICIPATE. Submit comments by the following means: • Leave this form at the public meeting. • Mail the form or a letter to the address above. Submit your comments by April 13, 2013. PLEASE TELL US HOW TO REACH YOU. PI3ce Slomp Nest+ Pose Oh e Wal n')1 de. r wdi1,1.1 r uslar Contact Information Name -- Representing (optional) Address City State ZIP E-mail Daytime phone ( Fold this form letter style if you choose to mail it without an envelope. Make sure that your contact information is facing inward and to add postage when mailing. P 2 of 2 STATE OF COLORADO John W. Hickenlooper, Governor Christopher E. Urbina, MD, MPH Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Dr S. Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Phone (303) 692-2000 Located in Glendale, Colorado http://www.cdphe.state.co.us June 21, 2012 Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80230.6928 (303) 692-3090 Paul D Schneider, Sr Staff EHS Rep Kerr McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP 1099 18 St Ste 1800 Denver, CO 80202 Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment RECEIVED BY ENS RE: Renewal of Permit/Certification Administrative Continuation For: Area 2 Kerr Located at: See Map in File, Denver & Boulder & Broomfield, Adams County Permit No.: COR039798 Dear Mr. Schneider; The Division has received an application to renew the above permit/certification. It has been determined that there is sufficient information to make this permit/certification eligible for renewal. Morc information may be requested by the Division as progress is made in developing a new permit/certification for the above listed facility. This information must be made available to the Division when requested to complete the permit process. The Division is currently in the process of developing a new permit or master general permit and associated certification for the above permitted facility. The development and review procedures required by law have not yet been completed. When the discharge permit issued to you for your facility expired on June 30, 2012 your permit is administratively continued and remains in effect under Section 104(7) of the Administrative Procedures Act, C.R.S. 1973, 24-4-101, et se (1982 repl. vol. 10) until the new permit/certification is issued and effective. All effluent permit terms and conditions in your current permit will remain in effect until your new permit/certification is issued and effective. PLEASE KEEP THIS LETTER WITH YOUR PERMIT AND SWMP TO SHOW CONTINUATION OF PERMIT COVERAGE. Sincerely, Debbie Jessop Permits Section WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION xc: Permit File STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor Dennis E. Ellis, Executive Director Dedicated to protecting and improving the health and environment of the people of Colorado 4300 Cherry Creek Dr. S. Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Phone (303) 692-2000 TDD Line (303) 691.7700 Located in Glendale, Colorado http:Ilwww.cdphe.state.co.us 4/4/2006 Laboratory Services Division 8100 Lowry Blvd. Denver, Colorado 80230.6928 (303) 682.3090 Fred Clausen, Sr. Superintendent Drilling Kerr McGee Rocky Mountain LLC 3939 Carson Avenue Evans, CO 80620 970/330-0614 RE: Final Permit, Colorado Discharge Permit System — Stormwater Certification No: COR-039798, Adams County Area 2 Local Contact: Keith Ki!crease, Area Superintendent, 970/ 330-0614 Anticipated Activity: 03/30/2006 through 12/31/2008 On >5 acres (>5 acres disturbed) Dear Sir or Madam: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Enclosed please find a copy of the permit certification that was issued to you under the Colorado Water Quality Control Act. Your certification under the permit requires that specific actions be performed at designated times. You are legally obligated to comply with all terms and conditions of your certification. Note that the stormwater permit for construction activities now covers construction sites disturbing down to one acre (the previous threshold was 5 acres). Effective July 1, 2002, any construction activity that disturbs at least 1 acre of land (or is part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will disturb at least 1 acre) must apply for permit coverage. Please read the permit and certification. If you have any questions please visit our website at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/permitsunit/wgcdpmt.html, or contact Matt Czahor at (303) 692-3575. Sincerely, C.. Kathryn Dolan Stormwater Program Coordinator Permits Unit WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION Ca_ __. . Enclosure xc: Regional Council of Governments Adams County Health Department District Engineer, Technical Services, WQCD Permit File Fee File Permit No. COR-030000 Facility No. COR-039798 PAGE 1 of 17 CERTIFICATION CDPS GENERAL PERMIT STORMWATER DISCHARGES ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION Construction Activity: Oil & Gas Field Development This permit specifically authorizes: Kerr McGee Rocky Mountain LLC to discharge stormwater from the facility identified as Area 2 which is located at: map in file Denver, Boulder, Broomfield, Co latitude 40.081, longitude 104.717 in Adams County Boulder Creek to: South Platte River effective: 04/04/2006 Annual Fee: $270.00 (DO NOT PAY NOW. You will receive a prorated bill.) XcelEnergysM PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY July 25, 2013 Weld County Planning Department Kim Ogle 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 1800 Larimer St, Suite 400 Denver, Colorado 80202 Telephone: 303.571.7284 Facsimile: 303 294.2088 RECEIVED JUL Z 9 2013 Siting and Land Rights Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE RE: Responses to Referral Comments received on the DCP Lucerne -Monfort 115KV Transmission Line - Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a major facility of a public utility - Case Number: USR13-0032 Dear Kim Attached are Public Service Company of Colorado's (PSCo) responses to the referral comments received for the DCP Lucerne -Monfort 115KV Transmission Line — Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a major facility of a public utility. We believe these responses sufficiently address comments from all the referral agencies. Our responses are in bold under the comments. Responses with comments were received from the following agencies: • Colorado Department of Transportation referral dated May 21, 2013 • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated June 3, 2013 • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated June 6, 2013 • City of Greeley Development Review referral dated June 6, 2013 Responses without comments were received from the following agencies: • Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated May 20, 2013 • Western Hills Fire Protection District, referral dated May 20, 2013 • West Greeley Soil Conservation District referral dated May 29, 2013 • Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral dated June 5, 2013 • Public Service Company of Colorado, referral dated June 10, 2013 Responses were not received from the following agencies: • Weld County Sheriff's Office • Weld County Office of Emergency Management • Colorado Historical Society • Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife • Greeley Weld County Airport Authority • Eaton Fire Protection District • Union Pacific Rail Road Please contact me at (303) 571-7284 with any questions. Thanks for your assistance in processing the application for this important project. Thank you, Derek Holscher Siting and Land Rights Principal Agent Public Service Company of Colorado, Xcel Energy Response to Referral Comments for DCP Lucerne -Monfort 115kV Transmission Line — Site Specific Development Plan & Special Review Permit for a major facility of a public utility July 24, 2013 WELD COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES COMMENTS We have no objections to the proposal; however, we recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act. 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Response: Noted. The Waste Handling Plan and Standard Environmental Protection Measures that was included as part of this application will be followed during the construction period. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. Response: Noted. The Waste Handling Plan and Standard Environmental Protection Measures that was included as part of this application will be followed during the construction period. 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at all times. Response: Noted. The Waste Handling Plan, Dust Abatement Plan and Standard Environmental Protection Measures that was included as part of this application will be followed during the construction period. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled along the construction route. The facility shall operate in accordance with the approved "dust abatement plan", at all times. Response: Noted. The Dust Abatement Plan that was included as part of this application will be followed during the construction period. 5. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during construction of the project. Response: Noted. 6. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project. Response: Noted. 7. Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects, as identified in Appendix B of the application, shall be adhered to. Response: Noted. 8. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Non - Specified Zone as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. Response: Noted. The noise levels that PSCo must adhere to are included in the Code of Colorado Regulations, Rules for Regulating Electric Utilities, CCR 723-3 section 3206(f), These levels either match or are below the levels specified in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. 9. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. Response: Noted. Prior to construction, a Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities would be acquired from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. 10 The facility shall comply with the Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) permit requirements as stipulated by the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable. Response: According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Air Pollution Control Division, small land development activities are not subject to the same reporting and permitting requirements as large land development activities. Specifically, land development activities that are less than 25 contiguous acres and less than 6 months in duration do not need to report air emissions to the Division. For these projects, operators must use appropriate control measures to minimize the release of fugitive dust from the site. This project falls under the category of a small land development activity. 11 The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. Response: Noted. COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION The applicant will need to work with CDOT Utilities whenever crossing or entering CDOT right- of-way to obtain the appropriate permits. Response: Noted. The transmission structures on each side of US Highway 85 are located outside of CDOT right-of-way. However, we'll work with CDOT Utilities to obtain the necessary permit in order to string the new overhead conductor wires. WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS REQUIREMENTS: Permits: Contact the Permitting/Inspection agent for Weld County Public Works, at (970) 304-6496, ext. 3764 for a Right -of -Way permit for any work that may be required in the right-of-way. A special transport permit will be required for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site and may also be obtained through the same office. Response: Noted. Prior to construction starting, any necessary right-of-way permits for the proposed work on North 1st Street and CR 64 (O Street) will be obtained from the Permitting & Inspections agent at Weld County Public Works. A special transport permit should not be required for this project. Access) County Roadway Crossing: North 1st Street is a local paved road and requires a 60 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. CR 64, CO' St.) is an arterial road, which requires a 140 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. The applicant shall delineate or dedicate an additional 40 -foot of right-of-way parallel to the CR 64 right-of-way for full build -out. Response: Noted. The design of the transmission line can allow the structures to be placed outside of the full right-of-way build out for North 1st Street and CR 64 (0 St.). Since only an easement will be obtained for the transmission line right-of-way, it will not be necessary to dedicate additional road right-of-way for CR 64 (0 St.). Grading Permit: Since more than one acre is to be disturbed, a grading permit will be required prior to the start of construction. The grading permit application must contain: an erosion and sediment control plan, a grading plan, installation details of all BMPs to be utilized, typical installation and maintenance notes for all BMPs to be utilized, and a copy of the approved CDPHE stormwater permit. Response: Noted. There is no grading work involved with the transmission line construction and a grading plan should not be required. This was confirmed with Don Carroll in the Public Works Department. He stated that a Grading Permit would be required if there was more than one acre of disturbance at one particular site (lay down yard or at either substation). Lay down yards or substation improvements are not part of this project. A vehicle tracking pad will be required at all crossings to keep from tracking mud or debris on to Weld County roads. Response: Noted. Vehicle tracking pads can be placed at all crossings where vehicles will be traveling on and off Weld County roads. There shall be no parking or staging on Weld County Roads. Utilize your private easements or rights -of -way. Response: Noted. The contractor will utilize an existing contractor yard at the Monfort/Lucerne sites for its base of operations with no new proposed staging or lay down yards. A 75' private easement will be used for the transmission line. Response: Noted. Noxious Weeds: Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Section 15-1-180 of the Weld County Code. Response: Noted. Traffic: During construction of the project, vehicles will access the private easement from existing facilities, or via County Roads that are adjacent to the easement. Once the transmission line is operational, additional traffic will be limited to occasional vehicle use for regular inspection and maintenance. The applicant anticipates that approximately 30 construction personnel will be required to construct the project. Periodically, a standard size pickup truck will drive the transmission line route. Response: Noted. If required, we may seek approval from private landowners to access the transmission line easement for construction purposes. Stormwater Drainage: Please add the following development standards to the plat: 1. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site in such a manner that it will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type generally attributed to run-off rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off. 2. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly for best management practices. Response: Noted. Flood Hazard Development Standards: The Monfort substation IS in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) will be required for any structures or proposed work within a floodplain. This floodplain area is in a special MS4 drainage area and will require a higher level of best management practices (BMP's). Response: Noted. CITY OF GREELEY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING General Comments: • Advisory — The City generally prefers "Route B" as it minimizes the linear length running along streets. City code requires street trees along right-of-way which generally conflict with overhead power lines. The proposed route will reduce utility conflicts in the future as this area urbanizes. Response: Noted. • Advisory — The route proposed is entirely contained within the Long Range Expected Growth Area (LREGA) of the City of Greeley. This is the area within which the City expects to grow over the next 20+ years. Response: Noted. • Advisory — This particular area within the LREGA is considered an Industrial Employment area within the City of Greeley's Land Use Guidance Map. These are areas which are particularly suitable for industrial employment development due to their proximity to multiple transportation modes (Highway, Airport, Rail), gentle sloping nature and limited existing development that would conflict with industrial uses. The extension of utility infrastructure makes future development of this area more likely. Response: Noted. • Advisory — Where possible the City of Greeley requires undergrounding of new utilities. Response: Noted. This 115kV transmission line is being proposed overhead. • Advisory — Per the City of Greeley 2035 Comprehensive Transportation Plan, C Street (CR 62) will ultimately be a collector roadway with a right-of-way width of 90'. If "Route C" is pursued, then the location of the electric line shall be located outside of the future road right-of-way. Response: Noted. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you, Derek Holscher Direct - 303.571.7284 Cell - 720.837.4742 derek.d.holscher©xcelenergy.com Hello