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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20123237.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, August 7, 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 Secretary, Kristine Ranslem, at 1:35 p.m. Roll Call. Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall,Jason Maxey,Jordan Jemiola,Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. Absent/Excused: Mark Lawley. Also Present: Kim Ogle,Chris Gathman,and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Heidi Hansen, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light and Mary Evett, Department of Health; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. Robert Grand nominated Jason Maxey as Chair for the Planning Commission, seconded by Ben Hansford. Jason Maxey accepted the position of Chair. Ben Hansford nominated Robert Grand as Vice Chair for the Planning Commission, seconded by Joyce Smock. Robert Grand accepted the Vice Chair position. Motion: Approve the July 3, 2012 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0038 APPLICANT: WELLS RANCH, LLLP PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY(OIL AND GAS ROUST-A- BOUT BUSINESS) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART NW4 OF SECTION 32;PART OF THE E2SE4 OF SECTION 30;AND PART OF SECTION 29; ALL IN T6N R63W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH AND SOUTH OF CR 64 SECTION LINE; 1 MILE EAST OF CR 61. Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that the applicants are requesting a continuance until the September 4, 2012 Planning Commission hearing to resolve issues with the county road right-of-way that could potentially affect the design and layout of the permit. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation of this case. No one wished to speak. Motion:Continue Case USR12-0038 to the September 4,2012 Planning Commission hearing,Moved by Robert Grand, Seconded by Bill Hall. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0028 APPLICANT: VICTOR HANSON LIVING TRUST/JEFF TARDE-WILLIAMS MIDSTREAM PLANNER: KIM OGLE 2012-3237 (omm cc�lu-li REQUEST: 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 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A RECX12-0039; E2 SECTION 9, T7N, R57W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 82; 0.5 MILES WEST OF CR 139. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0028, 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. D. Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the drainage conditions and requirements of the site. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the requirements regarding portable toilets and bottled water, on-site dust control, Waste Handling Plan and State Air Emissions Permit. Rod Kilgore, Williams Midstream, stated that Williams Midstream is the operator of the Overland Pass Pipeline. He stated that this is an expansion project for the Overland Pass Pipeline which runs from Opal, Wyoming to Conway, Kansas. They are in the process of building 5 new pump stations on this pipeline spaced approximately 60 miles apart. Mr. Kilgore provided paper copies of the layouts of the proposed site plan. 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. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0028 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 Bill Hall. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0032 APPLICANT: VIRTUS&AMY BANOWETZ PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT(USR-1374)FOR A BED AND BREAKFAST FACILITY;ONE(1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER THAN THOSE PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20 A;AND A USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT,AN ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, PROVIDED THAT 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 CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS(EVENTS CENTER AND SEPTIC BUSINESS)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-2358;PART S2SW4 SECTION 31,T5N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 50 AND EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 49. i Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0032, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application 2 with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the current traffic and access conditions and requirements of the site. Commissioner Grand asked about the increased daily traffic on County Road 49 with these events. Ms. Hansen stated that they don't know how often they will have events. Commissioner Maxey stated that there is a crest on County Road 49 that is north of the access not very far and was concerned about traffic safety. Ms. Hansen stated that they can impose haul routes for commercial operations but they cannot enforce haul routes for public events. Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and Waste Handling Plan. They have no concerns with this request. Virtus Banowetz, 24081 CR 50, stated that he would like to use his existing facility for a small event center such as wedding receptions, reunions and gatherings. In addition, Mr. Banowetz would like to add on to the smaller home and make it into a bed and breakfast or country townhome rental. Mr. Grand expressed his concern with southbound traffic turning left given the amount of traffic on CR 49. 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. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0032 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Nick Berryman. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. Commissioner Grand expressed his concern with the southbound traffic turning left given the amount of traffic on County Road 49. Commissioner Maxey echoed Mr. Grand's comments regarding traffic. r CASE NUMBER: USR12-0033 APPLICANT: KERR-MCGEE GATHERING LLC PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN 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: PART OF THE W2SE4 AND PART OF THE NW4 OF SECTION 14, T2N, R66W; PART OF THE E2 SECTION 23, T2N, R66W; PART OF THE NE4 OF SECTION 14, T2N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: SUBSTATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 22 AND APPROXIMATELY 1.5 MILES EAST OF CR 31. POWER 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. Jason Maxey recused himself from the meeting as he is employed by United Power who this project is going through. 3 Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0033, 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. Laurie Spears,Tri-State Generation and Transmission, 1100 W 116t Ave,Westminster,CO,stated that this project will support the proposed cryogenic facility adjacent to this site. 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. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0033 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 Bill Hall, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes =6, No = 0,Abstain = 1). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. Abstain: Jason Maxey. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0031 APPLICANT: NORTHEAST GRAINS, LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT(USR-632)AN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS, INCLUDING: GRAIN AND/OR FEED ELEVATORS; GRAIN AND FEED SALES; COMMERCIAL GRAIN STORAGE AND DRYING;SEED PRODUCTION, PROCESSING, STORAGE, MIXING, BLENDING AND SALES AND RETAIL AND WHOLESALE OF PRODUCTS AND SIMILAR GOODS ASSOCIATED WITH THE AGRI-BUSINESS AND AGRICULTURAL USES AND A VARIANCE TO THE SETBACKS REQUIREMENT FROM A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SOUTH 13 FEET OF LOT 15 AND ALL OF LOTS 16, 17, AND 18 OF BLOCK 3 STONEHAM; PART NW4NW4SE4/SW4SW4NE4 OF SECTION 5,T7N,R56W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: SOUTH OF SLATE STREET;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO MARBLE AVENUE- STONEHAM TOWNSITE. (r Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0031, 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. I► Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and requirements of the site. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements,on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. In addition, Ms. Light stated that Condition of Approval 6.A has been met as the applicants installed the septic system and it has been approved by the Board of Health. Additionally, Ms. Light recommended amending Development Standard 9 to read"Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons for the facility,at all times. Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable if there are 10 or less customers or visitors per day." Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 6.A, Moved by Bill Hall, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. 4 Motion passed unanimously. Motion: Amend Development Standard 9 as stated by staff, Moved by Bill Hall, Seconded by Nick Berryman. Motion passed unanimously. Brad Lebsock, 417 Lenore St., Sterling, Colorado, stated that there is currently a grain elevator which was closed for one(1)year. He added that they purchased the property for area farmers to receive grain. A new scale house is proposed to meet today's standards. 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 he is in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0031 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 Bill Hall. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. The Chair called a recess at 2:42 pm and reconvened the meeting at 2:54 p.m. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0040 APPLICANT: KERR-MCGEE GATHERING LLC PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITY INCLUDING AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY (AN AMENDMENT TO 2N° AMUSR-468 TO ADD AN INTERMEDIATE PRESSURE SYSTEM - 2 IP COMPRESSORS, 3 IP SEPARATORS, AND 4 IP SLUG CATCHERS WITH PIPING ALONG WITH A NEW ELECTRICAL BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE NW4 OF SECTION 14, T1 N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 10 AND APPROXIMATELY 1.25 MILES EAST OF CR 31. DP Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0040, 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. Vince Harris, Baseline Corporation, stated that Anadarko is proposing to add additional equipment associated with the existing facility, permitted under 2n°AmUSR-468. The new compressors, as well as the existing compressors,will be in an enclosed building which will eliminate the majority of the noise. Jay Allen, Anadarko Petroleum, stated that since starting up the compressors,they have not had any complaints from surrounding landowners that they are aware of. He added they are no longer operating the oldest compressor that was on the site. 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 5 Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement. r Motion: Forward Case USR12-0040 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 Joyce Smock. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0036 APPLICANT: ROBERT AND MARIANNE ROHN,C/O STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS,LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: 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(TWO COMPRESSORS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S2NW4 & N2S2 SECTION 1, T9N, R60W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 108 SECTION LINE; EAST OF CR 107. D' Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0036, 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. r Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and requirements of the site. They have no concerns with this request. Lauren Light, Environmental Health,reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements,on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. In addition, Ms. Light recommended amending Development Standard 8 to read"Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility,at all times. Portable toilets and bottled water are allowed for employees or contractors that are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours per day." Motion:Amend Development Standard 8 as stated by Staff,Moved by Robert Grand,Seconded by Bill Hall. Motion passed unanimously. Stuart Asselin, Sterling Energy Investments, stated that this is a proposed compressor station on the pipeline permitted under USR12-0026. 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 he is in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0036 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 Joyce Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 7). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bill Hall, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman, Robert Grand. CASE NUMBER: USR12-0030 APPLICANT: ALEX PLATT 6 PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT FACILITY (ROUST-A-BOUT AND EXCAVATING SERVICE) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-4583; PART OF SECTION 26,T3N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 30;WEST OF CR 47. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR12-0030, 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. Heidi Hansen, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and requirements of the site. They have no concerns with this request. Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. In addition, Ms. Evett recommended amending Development Standard 10 to read"Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility,at all times. Portable toilets and bottled water are allowed for employees or contractors that are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours per day." Motion: Amend Development Standard 10 as stated by Staff, Moved by Bill Hall, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously. Alex Platt, 22670 CR 30, Hudson, Colorado, stated that he operates a roust-a-bout and excavating service. Commissioner Berryman asked if Mr. Platt has had conversations with the landowners in opposition, addressing the concerns raised in their letter specific to outdoor storage and the exterior light. Mr. Platt said that he has not talked to the neighbors but he installed a 6.5 foot cedar fence to screen the outdoor storage. He wasn't aware of the security light being a problem but offered to turn it off. With regard to shooting guns, Mr. Platt stated that they shoot their guns for pleasure but thought they had that right on their property. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. James Grace, 22972 CR 30, Hudson, Colorado, stated that the new fence has helped. He added that they purchased their property in February 2012 and there wasn't much equipment on the property but it has increased since then. Mr. Grace said that there is a pasture between his house and Mr. Platt's access road and is concerned that there would be equipment storage there; however according to Mr. Platt there won't be any storage there. He requested that the security light shines down so it does not shine in their bedroom. In addition, there are trucks that drive the oil and gas access and then go down County Road 47 and it stirs up the dust. Mr. Platt said that he would shield the security light or turn it off. He added that the trucks Mr. Grace is referring to is Noble Energy's traffic. In addition, there will be no equipment parked on the east side of the access road. The Chair asked the applicant if he read through the amended Development Standards and Conditions of Approval and if he is in agreement with those. The applicant replied that he is in agreement. Motion: Forward Case USR12-0030 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended 7 Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval , Moved by Robert Grand , Seconded by Bill Hall . Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 7) . Yes: Benjamin Hansford , Bill Hall , Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Nick Berryman , Robert Grand . Commissioner Grand commented that it is always good to be a good neighbor and commended Mr. Platt in being a good neighbor. Commissioner Maxey echoed Mr. Grand's comments. 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 . Commissioner Grand asked what the policy is with regard to recognizing past Planning Commission members for their service. Ms. Ranslem said that they will be recognized on Monday, August 13th at the Board of County Commissioners hearing at 9:00 am for their service. Meeting adjourned at 3 : 55 pm . Respectfully submitted , /� Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem , • 66nti ,yin n , / „ ,� Location: 1555 N 17th Ave s�rwc�c� Date: 2012.08. 1015:48: 10 -06'00' Kristine Ranslem Secretary 8 Hello