HomeMy WebLinkAbout20132602.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2013-55
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT,
USR13-0030, FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, INCLUDING
AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (WATER DEPOT) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - 70 RANCH, LLC, CIO UNITED WATER AND
SANITATION DISTRICT
A public hearing was conducted on September 18, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., with the following
present:
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Chair
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Susan Brown
Assistant County Attorney, Brad Yatabe
Planning Department representative, Chris Gathman
Public Works representative, Jennifer Petrik
Health Department representative, Lauren Light
The following business was transacted:
El I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 2, 2013, and duly published
August 7, 2013, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request
of 70 Ranch, LLC, c/o United Water and Sanitation District, for a Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR13-0030, for Mineral Resource Development
Facilities, including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (water depot) in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District. Brad Yatabe, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of
record.
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the
proposal and entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the
record as written. He noted there might be neighbors unable to attend due to the flooding in the
area. The Board discussed this and decided to proceed. He said most access will off of County
Road 380, with 75 truck trips per day, and most truck trips will be traveling to Highway 34. A
letter was received from property owners wanting information and the applicant provided a
written response, indicating they will install signs stating their trucks are not to go west on
County Road 380 and if they do they will be fined by the applicant. Mr. Gathman discussed the
wells, noting the applicant is waiting for a decree from Water Court in regard to supplemental
wells, and showed pictures of the site.
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Jennifer Petrik, Department of Public Works, provided a brief overview of the
transportation plans, requirements, and access. She said the USR refers to 75 truck round trips
per day, an increase would require an amendment to the USR. She noted that improvement
triggers are included in the agreement, and cameras will be installed to ensure trucks are only
turning to the east. Ms. Petrik also suggested an additional Condition of Approval #1.1 stating,
"the applicant shall provide written documentation from CDOT that any requirements for access
onto U.S. Highway 34 have been addressed."
Ei Lauren Light, Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the water and
sewer provisions.
Drew Damiano represented the applicant and explained the project; trucks will come in on
the west side which will eliminate light shining towards neighbors homes. He explained they will
design the exit so that it is difficult to turn in a westerly direction. Adam Smith said they estimate
4 trucks going eastbound and westbound on U.S. Highway 34, per hour, and he has been in
contact with CDOT. In response to Commissioner Conway, he confirmed there are no road or
access issues with CDOT. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
After some discussion, the Board assented to adding Condition of Approval 1.1, stating
"The applicant shall attempt to address any requirements that CDOT may have regarding
impacts to State Highway 34." In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Ms. Petrik reviewed
the traffic triggers.
In response to Chair Garcia, Mr. Damiano said he has reviewed, and agrees to abide by,
the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as amended.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the request of 70 Ranch, LLC, c/o United
Water and Sanitation District, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit, USR13-0030, for Mineral Resource Development Facilities, including an Oil and Gas
Support and Service Facility (water depot) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the
recommendations of Planning staff and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards as entered into the record. The motion was seconded by
Commissioner Rademacher, and it carried unanimously. There being no further discussion, the
hearing was completed at 11:10 a.m.
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This Certification was approved on the 23rd day of September, 2013.
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