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Case Number: USR12-0033 Hearing Date: August 7, 2012
Applicant: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. C/O Laurie Spears
Address: 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster, CO. 80234
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility (A 115-kV Substation and an approximately 1.5 mile
long 115-kV Transmission Line to connect the XCEL Hudson-Fort Lupton
Transmission line into the proposed substation) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Legal Description: Electrical Substation: Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045; located in
part of the NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W
Transmission Line (crosses): Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045;
located in the NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W; NE4 and W2SE4 of Section 14
T2N R66W; E2 of Section 23 T2N R66W
Location: Substation: South of and adjacent to County Road 22 and approximately 1.5
miles east of County Road 31.
Transmission Line: Running South of and adjacent to County Road 22 to
approximately 1/2 mile north of County Road 18 and approximately 1.5 miles
east of County Road 31.
Size of Parcel: Substation: +/- 6 Acres Transmission line: Crossing Multiple Parcels
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit are listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County
Code.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses with comments from the following
agencies:
$ Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral received 7/3/2012
$ Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received 7/9/2012
$ Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral received 7/5/2012
$ Fort Lupton Fire Protection District, referral received 7/10/2012
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses without comments from the following
agencies:
Department of the Army—Corps of Engineers, referral received 6/12/2012
Weld County Sheriffs Office, referral received 6/12/2012
Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received 6/12/2012
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The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies:
$ Ambulance Services
$ Emergency Management Office
$ Colorado Parks &Wildlife
$ City of Fort Lupton
$ Federal Aviation Administration
$ Platte Valley Soil Conservation District
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SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
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Planner: Chris Gathman
Case Number: USR12-0033 Hearing Date: August 7, 2012
Applicant: Tri-State Generation & Transmission Inc. C/O Laurie Spears
Address: 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster, CO. 80234
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major
Facility of a Public Utility (A 115-kV Substation and an approximately 1.5 mile
long 115-kV Transmission Line to connect the XCEL Hudson-Fort Lupton
Transmission line into the proposed substation) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Legal Description: Electrical Substation: Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045; located in
part of the NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W
Transmission Line (crosses): Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045;
located in the NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W; NE4 and W2SE4 of Section 14
T2N R66W; E2 of Section 23 T2N R66W
Location: Substation: South of and adjacent to County Road 22 and approximately 1.5
miles east of County Road 31.
Transmission Line: Running South of and adjacent to County Road 22 to
approximately 1/2 mile north of County Road 18 and approximately 1.5 miles
east of County Road 31.
Size of Parcel: Substation: +/- 6 Acres Transmission line: Crossing Multiple Parcels
Parcel Number: 130914000024, 130914000010, 130914000011, 130923000004
Project Description (As stated in the application materials):
Tri-State and United Power are proposing to construct a new 115-kV
transmission line owned and operated by Tri-State, and 115 kV Substation
electrical substation (Davis substation) to be owned and operated by United
Power. These new facilities will provide electrical support for the Kerr-McGee
(Anadarko) new Lancaster Cryogenic facility which is to be located immediately
west of the Davis Substation. In addition, the Davis substation will increase
service reliability in the surrounding area, and
provide capacity for future growth. The proposed transmission line would begin at
Excel Energy's (Excel's) Hudson-Fort Lupton 115-kV transmission line, proceed
north (paralleling the existing Xcel Fort Lupton-Pawnee 230-kV transmission line
on the west side), and terminate at the proposed Davis substation located on the
NEY4 of the NWIA of Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 66 West.
(Note: The Anadarko-Kerr McGee Cryogenic facility was approved by the Board
of County Commissioners on July 18, 2012.)
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THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-370
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown
compliance with Section 21-3-340.A of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. The health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the County will be protected and served.
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250),
Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate
provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and County.
B. The natural and socio-economic environment of the County will be protected and
enhanced.
The proposed substation and transmission line will be consistent with the existing land
use and improvements in the area. The existing area where the transmission line will be
located is zoned A (Agriculture) and consists of agricultural land, and oil and gas
improvements. The proposed transmission line would parallel an existing 230 kV
transmission line. At the proposed substation site an approved natural gas processing
facility will be located. There are already four (4) existing oil and gas support facilities that
are located approximately IA mile to the west and northwest of the site. The proposed
transmission line would be located approximately 1/8 of a mile from two existing single
family residences.
The proposed transmission lines would disturb only approximately 625-square feet
around each power pole and the substation facility will be located on a parcel slightly
larger than 6 acres.
The proposed facilities will provide a short-term boost to the local economy.
Approximately 25 construction workers will be employed during the duration of the
construction period (approximately 3 months)and will use the local goods and services in
the surrounding area (Fort Lupton is the nearest municipality). The proposed facilities are
located on existing unimproved sites and will not cause any existing residences or
businesses to be displaced.
C. All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights-of-way
and joint use of rights-of-way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately
assessed and the proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of
the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in
the impact area.
The applicants are proposing to build a new 115 kV Transmission line rather than utilize
the existing 230 Kv Excel line in order to meet the timing requirements for this project.
The applicant proposes to have the project online by January 2013 to service the
Lancaster Cryogenic facility (already approved under case#USR12-0023). Utilizing the
230 kV transmission line would have required a system impact study that would have
taken more than a year to complete.
The applicant investigated three (3) potential alternatives for the location of the
transmission line:
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Alternative 1 —Parallel the existing Excel 230 kV Transmission line on the west side. The
transmission line would utilize part of the existing transmission line right-of-way and
would require some additional right-of-way.
Alternative 2—Parallel the existing Excel 230 kV Transmission line on the east side. This
would require the transmission line to cross the existing 230 Kv transmission line.
Alternative 3—Locate the transmission line 'A mile further to the east before turning to
the west. New right-of-way would be required for the transmission line and would require
the transmission line to cross under the existing Excel 230 kV transmission line.
The applicant chose alternative#1 as the proposed alternative. The transmission line
would be located closer to the existing residence north of County Road 20 than
alternative#2 but would not require the transmission line to cross the existing 230 kV
Transmission line. The applicant indicated that this would be a preferable alternative for
both Excel and Tri-State as the existing 230 kV transmission line would likely need to be
raised to meet the clearance requirements to go under the existing transmission line.
No referral response has been received from property owners (including the parcel that
the existing residence is located).
D. A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented.
The majority of impacts would occur during construction of the facilities. The application
indicates that all efforts would be made to minimize disturbances to land surrounding the
construction areas and all efforts would be made to re-establish vegetation in disturbed
areas. The applicants have attached Environmental Protection Measures for Construction
Projects under Appendix B of the application that addresses reclamation of disturbed
areas.
E. The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with all applicable provisions
of the master plan of this County, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state and
national plans.
Section 22-5-160 A. UR.Goal 1. of the Weld County Code states: "Support and
encourage the use of natural and other resources available in the County by the
residents of the County."
The proposed substation and transmission line are proposed to supply power to a
proposed Natural Gas Processing (Cryogenic) Facility that will increase the ability to
process natural gas extracted in the county.
The proposed facilities are located within the 3-mile referral area of the City of Fort
Lupton. No referral response has been received from the City of Fort Lupton in regards to
this proposal.
F. The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably
impact existing community services.
The impact on existing community facilities will be minimal. The proposed facilities will be
unmanned. The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District indicated approval with comments in
their referral dated July 10, 2012. The Sheriff's Office indicated no conflicts with their
interests in their referral dated June 12, 2012.
G. The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not create an expansion of the
demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or
region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners.
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The proposed facilities will be unmanned. The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District
indicated approval with comments in their referral dated July 10, 2012. The Sheriffs
Office indicated no conflicts with their interests in their referral dated June 12, 2012.
H. The facility site or expansion area is not in an area with general meteorological and
climatological conditions which would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal
operations and maintenance.
These facilities are not located in an area where meteorological or climatological
conditions would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal operations and
maintenance. There is an existing transmission 230 kV Excel Transmission line located
adjacent to this site.
The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not adversely affect the water
rights of any upstream, downstream or agricultural users, adjacent communities or other
water users.
Existing drainage patterns will be preserved. The proposed transmission line will disturb a
very small area (at each power pole location) and the Department of Public Works has
approved the drainage plan for the substation facility site. The substation will drain into an
existing detention pond that has excess volume.
J. Adequate water supplies are available for facility needs.
The facilities are unmanned. Bottled water will be provided during construction of the
facilities.
K. The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with existing
easements, rights-of-way, other utilities, canals, mineral claims or roads.
A 100-foot right-of-way easement would be purchased from landowners prior to
construction of the transmission line. Easement agreements with property owners will be
required prior to recording the plat.
L. Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewage and other utilities exist or shall be
developed to service the site.
The transmission line facility and substation facility will be unmanned. Bottled water and
port-a-lets will be utilized during construction.
M. The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not unduly interfere with any
significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique
natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area.
The applicant intends to incorporate Aviation Protection Plan (APP) standards and APP
guidelines to protect birds on power lines.
The applicant has performed a Class I archaeological database search of the Project
area for sites eligible or listed under the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The
search has indicated that there are no NRHP eligible or listed sites within the Project
area. The environmental protection measures outlined in Appendix B indicate that 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 Tri-State is notified and
appropriate measures taken to assure compliance the National Historic
Preservation Act and enabling legislation.
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N. The nature and location or expansion of the facility, including expected growth and
development related to the operation and provision of service, will not significantly
deteriorate water or air quality in the impact area.
The Department of Public Works has approved a drainage plan for the substation facility.
The applicant intends to utilize a water truck to maintain dust suppression during
construction of the substation and transmission line. The access to the proposed
substation will be paved and disturbed areas will be re-vegetated.
Q. The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction,
clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation and other needs of the facility construction or
expansion.
The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for the proposed
substation and transmission line.
P. The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and
federal standards or established baseline levels.
The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and
federal standards or established baseline levels by the project.
Q. The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or
functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area, nor on the permeability,
volume, recharge capability and depth of aquifers in the impact area.
The applicant has an approved plan for the drainage facility and would be required to
obtain a grading permit for the substation location. The area of disturbance from the
transmission line would be minimal and would not impact streams, lakes and reservoirs in
the impact area.
R. The benefits of the proposed developments outweigh the losses of any natural resources
or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development.
The area of the substation is currently not in agricultural production and the facility will be
located on a parcel of 6.15 acres. The transmission lines will create minimal disturbance
where the transmission poles are located and will not interfere with agricultural production
and will not interfere with existing or future oil and gas production.
S. The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals
necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and
easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc. If the applicant has not obtained
all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion,
grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights prior to
issuance of a zoning or building permit by the County.
The Department of Public Works has approved the applicant's drainage report and the
applicant has obtained an approved access permit for the substation facility. The
applicant intends to obtain 100-foot easements purchased from landowners along the
transmission alignment. The Department of Planning Services has attached a condition
of approval requiring evidence of that these easements are recorded prior to recording
the plat.
T. The proposed project (nonlinear facilities)will not present an unreasonable risk of
exposure to or release of toxic or hazardous substances within the impact area. The
determination of effects of the project shall include the following considerations:
1. The means by which outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials, equipment
and related items are adequately enclosed by a fence or wall.
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2. The likelihood of hazardous materials or wastes being moved off the site by
natural causes or forces.
3. Containment of inflammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases.
The applicant shall comply with the Environmental Protection Measures outlined in
Appendix B of the application. Per the Department of Public Health and Environment, a
development standard is proposed requiring the applicant to comply with the
requirements of Appendix B.
U. The scope and nature of the proposed project will not unnecessarily duplicate existing services
within the County.
The primary reason for the substation facility is supply adequate power for a recently approved
gas processing (cryogenic)facility.
V. If the purpose and need for the proposed project are to meet the needs of an increasing
population within the County, the area and community development plans and population trends
demonstrate clearly a need for such development.
The primary reason for the substation facility is supply adequate power for a recently approved
gas processing (cryogenic)facility.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the
applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the
following:
1. The applicant agrees to implement any reasonable measures deemed necessary by the Planning
Commission to ensure that the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of Weld County will
be protected and to mitigate or minimize any potential adverse impacts from the proposed facility.
2. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Department of Public Works as
stated in their referral dated July 21, 2012. Written evidence of Public Works approval
shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning
Services)
B. A copy of the signed and recorded (construction and post-construction) lease
agreements (or other acceptable authorization from property owners) shall be submitted
to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
C. Written evidence from the applicant indicating all requirements and agreements between
the surface developer and the mineral owners and/or lessees have been completed shall
be submitted or evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to mitigate their
concerns. (Department of Planning Services)
D. The applicant shall attempt to address the requirements of the Fort Lupton Fire Protection
District as stated in their referral dated July 10, 2012. Written evidence of such shall be
provided to the Department of Planning Services. (Fort Lupton Fire Protection District)
E. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for the site. The
Department of Public Works will provide a draft of the agreement after the Board of
County Commissioner's hearing for the project. The agreement will address all
transportation (access drive, parking areas, haul route et cetera) and non-transportation
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(fencing, drainage et cetera) improvements. (Department of Planning Services/Public
Works)
F. The applicant shall submit written evidence to the Department of Public Services that
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements have been met for the proposed
facility. (Department of Planning Services)
G. The recorded easement agreement information for the Transmission Line shall be
indicated on the plat. (Department of Planning Services)
H. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR12-0033. (Department of Planning
Services)
2. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
4. Show the approved access point on the plat and label it with the approved
access permit number (AP12-00132). (Department of Public Works)
5. Indicate the 30-foot access and utility easement and reception # for the
approved access point. (Department of Public Works)
6. County Road 22 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. The applicant shall delineate an additional 40-foot of future right-of-
way parallel to the County Road 22 for full build-out. (Department of Public
Works)
H. The applicant shall submit three (3) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
3. Prior to the start of any construction:
A. If more than 1 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 storm water permit. (Department of Public Works)
4. Upon completion of 2. and 3. above the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The plat shall
be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County
Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within one-hundred twenty
(120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall
be responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
5. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2012-3 approved April 30, 2012, should the
plat not be recorded within the required one-hundred (120) days from the date the Use by Special
Review Permit was approved by the Board of County Commissioners a $50.00 recording
continuance charge may be added for each additional 3 month period.
6. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of
this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation);
acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files
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format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable).
Thisdigitalfilemaybesenttodhuerter@co.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services)
7. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued
on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld
County Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services)
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
USR12-0033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a Major Facility of a Public
Utility (A 115-kV Substation and an approximately 1.5 mile long 115-kV Transmission Line to
connect the XCEL Hudson-Fort Lupton Transmission line into the proposed substation) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District, and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
(Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. 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. (Department of Public Works)
4. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly
for best management practices. (Department of Public Works)
5. Weld County shall not be responsible for the maintenance of on-site drainage related features.
(Department of Public Works)
6. Off-street parking spaces including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel, asphalt,
recycled asphalt, concrete or the equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems.
(Department of Public Works)
7. 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. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
8. 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. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
9. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
10. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. (Department of
Public Health and Environment)
11. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone
as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
12. Appendix B: Environmental Protection Measures for Construction Projects, as included in the
application, shall be adhered to. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. Adequate drinking (bottled water), toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be
provided during facility construction. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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14. If more than 1 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 storm water permit.
(Department of Public Works)
15. During construction, all vehicles will park within the designated parking areas adjacent to the
Davis Substation. (Department of Public Works)
16. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if 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. All vegetation, other
than grasses, needs to be maintained at a maximum height of 12 inches until the area is
completely developed. (Department of Public Works)
17. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal
agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to
the fee structure of the Weld County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2011-2) (Department of
Planning Services)
19. Effective April 25, 2011, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots, will be required to adhere
to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2011-2)
(Department of Planning Services)
20. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
21. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards
of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
22. Personnel from the Weld County Government shall be granted access onto the pipeline
easement associated with private property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities
carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all
applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of Planning Services)
23. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the
plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment
of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the
plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of
the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may
be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of
Planning Services)
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H N DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
a $6i 1555 N 17th AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
WEBSITE: www.co.weld.co.us
E-MAIL: kogle@co.weld.co.us
PHONE: (970)353-6100, Ext. 3549
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July 12, 2012
JEFF TARDE
WILLIAMS MIDSTREAM
1050 17TH ST STE 1800
DENVER, CO 80202
Subject: USR12-0028 - SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY, INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS
SUPPORT AND SERVICES FACILITY [BUCKINGHAM PIPELINE BOOSTER PUMP STATION] IN
THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
On parcel(s) of land described as:
LOT A RECX12-0039; E2 OF SECTION 9, T7N, R57W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on August 7, 2012, at 1:30
p.m. A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on August 22, 2012
at 10:00 a.m. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration Building,
1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in
attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County
Commissioners may have.
Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of
all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld
County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met.
A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten
days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road
right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not
adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place
on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects a
publicly maintained road right-of-way.
The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to
the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the staff report one week prior to the
scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at
www.weldcountyplann ingcases.orq
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call.
Respectfully,
Kim Ogle
Planner
N DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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j ' r ^ GREELEY, CO 80631
r WEBSITE:www.co.weld.co.us
E-MAIL: kogle@co.weld.co.us
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May 22, 2012
JEFF TARDE
WILLIAMS MIDSTREAM
1050 17TH ST STE 1800
DENVER, CO 80202
Subject: USR12-0028 - A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY, INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS
SUPPORT AND SERVICES FACILITY [BUCKINGHAM PIPELINE BOOSTER PUMP STATION] IN
THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
On parcel(s)of land described as:
LOT A RECX12-0039; PART OF THE E2 SECTION 9, T7N, R57W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at this
time. I will schedule a meeting with you at the end of the review period to discuss the referral
comments received by our office.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call.
Respectfully,
Kim Ogle
Planner
FIELD CHECK inspection dates: 5/25/2012
APPLICANT: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. O/O Laurie Spears
CASE #: USR12-0033
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a
Public Utility(A 115-kV Substation and an approximately 1.5 mile long 115-kV Transmission
Line to connect the XCEL Hudson-Fort Lupton Transmission line into the proposed
substation) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL: Electrical Substation: Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045; located in part of the
NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W
Transmission Line (crosses): Lot C of Recorded Exemption RECX12-0045; located in the
NW4 of Section 14 T2N R66W; NE4 and W2SE4 of Section 14 T2N R66W; E2 of Section
23 T2N R66W.
LOCATION: Substation: South of and adjacent to County Road 22 and approximately 1.5 miles east of
County Road 31.
Transmission Line: Running South of and adjacent to County Road 22 to approximately 1/2
mile north of County Road 18 and approximately 1.5 miles east of County Road 31.
PARCEL ID #: 130914000024, 130914000010, 130914000011, 130923000004
ACRES: Substation: +/- 6 Acres
Zoning Land Use
N A N Vacant Land
E A E Vacant Land
S A S Vacant land
W A W O&G Compressor/Processing Facilities — Single
Family Residence to the west of transmission line
further to the south/rangeland
COMMENTS:
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