HomeMy WebLinkAbout20121531.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County
Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley,Colorado. The meeting was called to order
by Chair,Tom Holton, at 1:30 p.m.
Roll Call.
Present:Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford,Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert
Grand, Thomas Holton.
Absent/Excused: Bill Hall, Jason Maxey.
Also Present:Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services;Don Carroll and Heidi Hansen,
Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Mary Evett and Troy Swain, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe,
County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the May 15, 2012 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Robert
Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
`' CASE NUMBER: USR11-0030
APPLICANT: BAYSHORE LLC, C/O KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT(FORMERLY USR-1664)FOR AN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION
FACILITY IN A PUD(PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)ZONE DISTRICT WITH E
(ESTATE), C-1, C-2 (COMMERCIAL), R-1, R-2, R-3 AND R-4 (RESIDENTIAL)
ZONE DISTRICTS.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART SE4 SECTION 25, T3N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 13; NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 28.
r" Kim Ogle, Planning Services, stated that the applicant Kerr McGee has elected to withdraw their
application at this time.
CASE NUMBER: USR12-0014
APPLICANT: DILLARD FAMILY LLC, do NOBLE ENERGY
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT FACILITY(CLASS II OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY-SALTWATER INJECTION FACILITY) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A RECX12-0031 BEING PART OF THE NE4 SECTION 10,T7N, R64W OF
THE 6111 P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 84 SECTION LINE; WEST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 57 SECTION LINE.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0014, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. In addition, Public Works and
Environmental Health presented their reports and stated that they have no concerns with this request.
Julie Cozad, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Suite 1F, Longmont, CO, stated that she is
representing Noble Energy, Inc.. She stated that Noble Energy is proposing a saltwater injection facility. This
facility will be used by Noble Energy only. Construction will take about six(6)to eight(8)months and will be
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completed within a year.
Greg Pickerel,Noble Energy,2115 117`"Ave,Greeley,Colorado,stated that the closest residence is 3 miles
to the east and 1 mile to the north.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No
one wished to speak.
Mr. Ogle presented a memorandum with proposed changes to the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards. The report listed changes to Condition of Approval 1.E.3, 1.E.6, 1.6.E and delete
Development Standard18 as it is a duplicate of Development Standard 7.
Motion:Approve changes to Conditions of Approval 1.E.3, 1.E.6, 1.6.E and delete Development Standard 18
as provided by staff, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and Conditions
of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR12-0014 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 7).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
CASE NUMBER: USR12-0013
APPLICANT: SHELTON LAND&CATTLE LTD
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A 150 FOOT TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE S2 SECTION 25,T4N, R65W OF THE 6T"P.M.,WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET NORTH OF CR 40 AND APPROXIMATELY%z MILE
WEST OF CR 49.
l' Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0013, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. In addition, Public Works and
Environmental Health presented their reports and stated that they have no concerns with this request.
ID* Mac Neumann, Lonetree Energy and Associates, 1151 Winslow Circle, Longmont,Colorado,stated that
Petroleum Development Corporation is proposing a telecommunication antenna tower that monitors the wells
in the area so that they can be controlled by the office in Evans. They intend to automate all of the wells.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No
one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if he read through the Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and
if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement.
is' Motion: Forward Case USR12-0013 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions
of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
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Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Joyce Smock.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 7).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
Dr CASE NUMBER: USR12-0019
APPLICANT: C&M RODRIGUEZ SERVICES INC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INLCUDING
AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (OFFICE & SHOP
BUILDING AND OUTSIDE PARKING, STORAGE AND STAGING AREA FOR
VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-4015; PART E2NE4 SECTION 7,T2N, R66W OF THE
6T" P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 25.5; SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO THE
INTERSECTION OF CR 24 AND CR 25.5.
r' Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR-12-0019, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. In addition, Public Works and
Environmental Health presented their reports and stated that they have no concems with this request.
tfr Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, 4350 Hwy 66, Longmont Colorado, stated that he represents C&M
Rodriguez Services, Inc. This proposal is to relocate an existing oilfield roust-a-bout service to this site. The
site will consist of an office and shop building for equipment storage and minor maintenance. The employees
will arrive at the beginning of the shift and depart to off-site oil and gas facilities. There will be approximately 4
full-time employees on site.
D. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application
Justin Shoulders, Kerr McGee,635 N 7`"Ave, Brighton,Colorado,stated that he represents Kerr McGee and
added that they are opposed to this request until an agreement can be reached between the applicant and
Kerr McGee regarding the mineral rights on the property. Mr. Shoulders said that they are currently working
with the applicant on an agreement and believes that both parties will reach an agreement.
The Chair asked the applicant if he read through the Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and
if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR12-0019 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions
of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes=7).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
The Chair called a recess at 2:43 pm and reconvened at 2:55 pm.
I* CASE NUMBER: USR12-0021
APPLICANT: GOLD STONE CENTER,LLC,C/O TOWN OF NUNN
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A
NON-1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY OR PUBLIC AGENCY(ONE
(1) 180,000 GALLON WATER STORAGE TANK) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
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ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-4827; PART S2 SECTION 27,T9N, R66W OF THE 6TH
P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 100; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR
31.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR-12-0021, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. In addition, Public Works and
Environmental Health presented their reports and stated that they have no concerns with this request.
ills Gina Janett,project coordinator for the Town of Nunn,stated that they are updating the Town of Nunn's
water supply system with installing new water lines and a new water tower.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No
one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
i' Motion: Approve Case USR12-0021 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
Iti CASE NUMBER: USR12-0007
APPLICANT: RICHARD ROOS
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A KENNEL(UP TO 40 DOGS)AND ANY USE PERMITTED AS A
USE BY RIGHT,AN ACCESSORY USE,OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, PROVIDED THA THE
PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED SUBDIVISION
PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF
ANY REGULATIONS CTONROLLING SUBDIVISIONS (STORAGE OF STONE
AND MASONRY MATERIALS AND STONE AND MASNRY INSTALLATION
EQUIPMENT)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL ZONE DISTRICT)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SOUTH 330'OF THE N2 OF SECTION 13,T1N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 13(COLORADO BOULEVARD); Yz MILE
NORTH OF CR 8(SUMMIT BOULEVARD).
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR-12-0007, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application
with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. In addition, Public Works and
Environmental Health presented their reports and stated that they have no concerns with this request.
D. Lauren Light, Environmental Health,reported on the conditions of approval and development standards
included in the staff report. She recommended amending Development Standard 13 by deleting the first
sentence. Additionally, she suggested amending Development Standard 14 by adding a second sentence
which states"Portable toilets and bottled water are allowed in accordance with Environmental Health Policy
2.2.K". In addition, Ms. Light recommended amending Development Standard 15 to read "A permanent,
adequate water supply shall be provided when the number is stipulated in Environmental Health Policy 2.2.K
or exceeded."
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Motion: Amend Development Standards 13, 14, and 15 as stated by Staff, Moved by Mark Lawley,
Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Motion passed unanimously.
II* Heidi Hansen,Public Works,reported on the conditions of approval and development standards included
in the staff report. Staff has no concerns with this request.
Dr Richard Roos, 3525 CR 13, stated that they have operated a dog kennel for a number of years. In
addition, he stores stone left over from his masonry business. There are no employees that come to the site
for the masonry business. Clients come to the site by appointment only for the dog kennel.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No
one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if he read through the amended Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR12-0007 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions
of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Alexander Zauder.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 7).
Yes: Alexander Zauder, Benjamin Hansford, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
I► CASE NUMBER: USR12-0016
APPLICANT: QUANAH CATTLE COMPANY, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS PRIMARILY
ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL , ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR
HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS, INCLUDING
LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION(15,000 HEAD DAIRY CALF FACILITY)
IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E2SE4 AND PART OF NE4 OF SECTION 28, T5N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 52;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 55.
DP Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR-12-0016, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that the portion north of the Lower Latham Ditch is located
within the town limits of Kersey. The Town of Kersey, in their referral dated April 5,2012,had recommended
approval of this proposed facility with a condition that roads located within the town limits of Kersey be
included in the haul route as proposed in the Road Maintenance Agreement and that the Dust Control Plan be
enforced. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached
conditions of approval and development standards.
Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the conditions of approval and development standards
included in the staff report. A haul route will be established with the applicant. There is minimal traffic
proposed with this request. Staff has no concerns with this request.
Troy Swain, Environmental Health,reported on the conditions of approval and development standards
included in the staff report. Staff has no concerns with this request.
II" Tim Naylor,AGPROfessionals, LLC,4350 Hwy 66, Longmont,Colorado,stated that he is representing
Quanah Cattle Company. He added that this request is to convert an existing Butterball facility into a dairy calf
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facility.The existing poultry barns would be utilized as phases for the calves—from wet calves to weaning the
calves and then ultimately to the growing barns.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Kevin Chestnut,27275 CR 52,Kersey,Colorado stated that the existing barns are in terrible shape and is
concerned with the insulation and trash that is blown onto his property.
Mr.Naylor responded to the concerns from Mr.Chestnut. He stated that the barns do need repair;
however they intend to fix the buildings in order to house the calves.
Robert Hodgen,JD Heiskill,stated that JD Heiskill,who is a parent company of Quanah Cattle Company is a
126 year family owned business. He added that they want to be a good neighbor.They purchased the facility
in February 2012 and have invested some money in cleaning up the site. He assured the audience that they
intend to repair the buildings upon approval of this application.
The Chair asked the applicant if he read through the Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and
if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement.
I' Motion:Forward Case USR12-0016 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions
of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Mark Lawley,Seconded by Alexander Zauder.
Vote:Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary:Yes=7).
Yes:Alexander Zauder,Benjamin Hansford,Joyce Smock,Mark Lawley,Nick Berryman,Robert Grand,
Thomas Holton.
Benjamin Hansford commented that he would like to see the applicant and his neighbors to resolve these
issues.
Nick Berryman and Robert Grand echoed Mr.Hansford's comments and encouraged communication between
the applicant and the neighbors.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one had
any further business to discuss.
Meeting adjourned at 4:08 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
4 7 FL�4 Vl. Digitally signed Kristine Ranslem
Location:1555 N 17th Ave
Date:2012.06.11 08:10:00-0600'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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