HomeMy WebLinkAbout20120810.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2012-14
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT,
USR11-0028, FOR OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (OFFICE, VEHICLE
PARKING, VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE, AND VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT
MAINTENANCE ASSOCIATED WITH AN OILFIELD SERVICE FACILITY) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - GRE HOLDINGS, LLC, C/O GREAT WHITE
PRESSURE CONTROL, LLC
A public hearing was conducted on February 29, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Sean P. Conway, Chair
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long - EXCUSED
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick
Assistant County Attorney, Brad Yatabe
Planning Department representative, Chris Gathman
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
Health Department representative, Lauren Light
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated January 20, 2012, and duly published
January 25, 2012, in the Fort Lupton Press, a public hearing was conducted to consider the
request of GRE Holdings, LLC, c/o Great White Pressure Control, LLC, for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR11-0028, for Oil and Gas Support
and Service (office, vehicle parking, vehicle and equipment storage, and vehicle and equipment
maintenance associated with an oilfield service facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Brad Yatabe, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record.
Chair Conway advised Steve Winters, representing Great White Pressure Control, LLC, that he
has the option of continuing this matter to a date when the full Board will be present. However,
if he decides to proceed today, it will require three affirmative votes, or in the case of a tie vote,
Commissioner Long will listen to the record and make the determining vote. Mr. Winters
indicated he would like to proceed today.
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 stated the site was originally permitted for storage of construction equipment and
materials under USR-1473, approved on July 7, 2004, and the current application is similar in
that it will have various oil and gas equipment stored on-site and will utilize the existing fence for
screening, with the majority of the site surrounded by agricultural land. He further stated eleven
referral agencies reviewed the proposal and either indicated no concerns or provided comments
which have been addressed in the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
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Mr. Gathman reviewed the surrounding uses and stated the site is located within the three-mile
referral area for the Cities of Evans and Greeley, and the Town of Milliken. He explained there
is an access from CR 54 (37th Street) to the north, which is under the jurisdiction of the City of
Greeley, as well as an access to the east from Two Rivers Parkway, which is maintained by the
City of Evans. He stated the access permit for CR 54 has been approved, and the City of
Greeley indicated any upgrades to the site may require upgrades to the access as noted in the
referral, dated January 9, 2012. He further stated the City of Evans has requested additional
right-of-way along Two Rivers Parkway, elimination of the access at the northeast corner of the
site, and the placement of additional screening and landscaping. Mr. Gathman stated the Town
of Milliken indicated it is interested in annexing the site; however, that would impact the property
owner's ability to obtain water service from the City of Greeley. He stated staff received no
correspondence from surrounding property owners regarding this application, and given the
location, staff believes the existing screening is suitable for the proposal. He displayed an aerial
map depicting the approved accesses and the one to be closed, as well as photographs of the
site and surrounding area.
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated CR 54 (37th Street) and Two Rivers Parkway
are both classified as arterial roadways, and both jurisdictions are requesting a total of 150 feet
of right-of-way. He stated stormwater quality calculations will be required and the corner access
will need to be closed by extending the fence. He further stated Condition of Approval #1.F
does require a tracking pad for the southeast access onto Two Rivers Parkway, and the
application indicates the vehicle parking will consist of F-350 and Dodge Dooley pickups, along
with a 24-foot gooseneck trailer. In response to Chair Conway, Mr. Carroll stated the applicant
intends to remove the old barn which is within the right-of-way.
Lauren Light, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the existing residence is
connected to a septic system which is permitted for six people; however, the residence will be
demolished and the engineer's review indicates the system can serve four employees and
eleven drivers. She stated the applicant has submitted Dust Abatement and Waste Handling
Plans, there will be no welding or painting at the site, and Development Standards #18 through
#20 are standard requirements for this type of facility. Commissioner Kirkmeyer requested staff
review Development Standards #3 and #17, concerning the number of employees and the
sewage disposal, to ensure the language is consistent.
Mr. Winters stated the company has been operating in the area for the past two years and
employees have been residing in hotels. He stated they will start with ten people, with the
potential of 15 maximum employees at the site. He gave a brief summary of their business
operations for the record, and stated they have been in business for five years, but he has
worked in the oil and gas industry for 30 years and he is planning for continued expansion of
their specialized service. In response to Chair Conway, Mr. Winters confirmed he plans to
remove the old barn and house and extend the fence and landscaping along the north and east
sides to keep the site appearance unique and clean.
Larry Kammerzell, surrounding property owner, stated he has been a resident in the area since
the 1960's, and he has no objections to the proposal.
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Sheri Lockman, Lockman Land Consulting, LLC, stated the applicant worked with the City of
Greeley and resolved the issues concerning the access on CR 54; however, they have been
unable to get a response from the City of Evans, and she requested the Board consider
Condition of Approval #7 as being met due to the applicant's numerous attempts to work with
the municipality. Commissioner Kirkmeyer proposed adding the words "attempt to" to
acknowledge the applicant's efforts, and Mr. Yatabe proposed retaining the language to
document what has been required to this point and note that is has been satisfied for the record.
The Board indicated agreement with the addition, as proposed by Commissioner Kirkmeyer,
and Ms. Lockman submitted copies of the various correspondence, marked Exhibit D, as
documentation of the applicant's attempts to communicate with the City of Evans to establish
the Condition has been met. In response Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Winters requested
Conditions of Approval #9 and #10 be extended to allow 180 days to record the plat.
Responding to Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Ms. Lockman stated the house and barn are currently
non-conforming and are almost entirely within the future right-of-way. Mr. Carroll explained the
structures were originally in compliance; however, as the rights-of-way for the roads were
developed and expanded the structures became non-conforming, and they cannot be replaced
if they are removed or burn down. Commissioner Kirkmeyer expressed concern with the phrase
"shall be removed," because that constitutes a "Taking" and she recommended removing
Development Standard #7, and the Board agreed. Responding to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Winters explained the employee units are seldom at the site Monday through Friday;
however, they do maintain office hours of 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., and, on occasion, they do
service units on the weekend. Commissioner Kirkmeyer proposed extending the hours to
10:00 p.m., due to longer days in the summer. Mr. Gathman proposed modifying Development
Standard #3 to increase the maximum up to fifteen (15) employees. Commissioner Kirkmeyer
proposed modifying Condition of Approval #8 by replacing the word "review" with "decision", and
the Board agreed. Regarding Condition of Approval #1.H, Ms. Lockman stated she did modify
the plat and the applicant is in agreement with the requirement to accommodate adequate sight
distance.
In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Winters, stated he has reviewed, and agrees to
abide by, the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as proposed and modified.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of GRE Holdings, LLC, c/o Great White
Pressure Control, LLC, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit, USR11-0028, for Oil and Gas Support and Service (office, vehicle parking, vehicle and
equipment storage, and vehicle and equipment maintenance associated with an oilfield service
facility) 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. Her motion included modifying Condition of Approval #7 to add the
words "attempt to" to acknowledge the applicant's attempts to work with the City of Evans and
deem the Condition satisfied, modifying Condition #8 to replace the word "review" with
"decision", and amending Conditions #9 and #10 to allow one hundred eighty (180) days to
record the plat. She also moved to amend Development Standard #3 to increase the maximum
number of employees from ten (10) up to fifteen (15), modify Development Standard #4 to
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extend the hours to 10:00 p.m., and delete Development Standard #7. The motion was
seconded by Commissioner Rademacher. Commissioner Kirkmeyer commended the applicant
for his plans to clean up the site, and stated the Board supports new business in Weld County
and she urged the company to invest back into the community as well. Mr. Winters stated they
envision moving to a larger site in the future as the business continues to grow. There being no
further discussion, the motion carried unanimously and the hearing was completed at
11:07 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 5th day of March, 2012.
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EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET
Case USR11-0028 - GRE HOLDINGS, LLC, C/O GREAT WHITE PRESSURE
CONTROL, LLC
Exhibit Submitted By Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Items Submitted
B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 2/7/2012)
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