HomeMy WebLinkAbout20112636.tiff • BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Bill Hall, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1792
APPLICANT: Thistle Down, Inc./Michael Boulter, do DCP Midstream, LP
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil
and Gas Support and Service, including, but not limited to an Electric Natural
Gas Processing Facility in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE4 of Section 31,T5N, R64W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 50;west of and adjacent to CR 51.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of
the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section
23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-5-100.A. (OG.Goal 1.)states"
Promote the reasonable and orderly exploration and development of oil and gas mineral
resources;" and Section 22-5-100.8. (OG.Goal 2.) states "Ensure that the extraction of oil
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and gas resources conserves the land and minimizes the impact on surrounding land and the
existing surrounding land uses;" and Section 22-5-100.B. (OG.Policy 2.9.) states "Impose
protective measures through available state, County and federal regulations to ensure that
the mineral operator conducts operations in a manner that will minimize current and future
environmental impacts." The request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special
Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including a Electric Natural Gas
Processing Facility, and a Major Facility of a Public Utility—Poudre Rural Electric Association
Terminus substation in the A(Agricultural) Zone District is for a new 4 unit gas compressor
facility, being part of a new five part compressor, pipeline and gas processing plant network
necessitated by the need to move larger volumes of gas due to the recent increases in drilling
activity and projected additional production increases anticipated by producers.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural)
Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.2 of the Weld County Code provides for Oil and Gas Support
and Service, Electric Natural Gas Processing Facility, and a Terminus substation, as a Use
by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 --The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses. The property slopes south to north to a high point, and
slopes in a downward gradient to the North. There are multiple accesses to property
mostly associated with Noble Energy's oil and gas site improvements. There is a
communications tower in the center portion of the 640 acre tract of land that appears to
access off of County Road 49. A gas pipeline and Fibre-optic cable are in the right-of-way
west side of County Road 51.
In the immediate area, there is limited residential development, although there are
residences to the south and west of the parcel. The site is currently planted in a grain,
and the property is posted "No Trespassing." There are seven (7) property owners within
five hundred feet of this facility.
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D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected
municipalities. The existing site is within the three mile referral area of the Town of Kersey.
The Town returned a referral indicating no conflict with their interests.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5--The application complies with Section 23-5 of the Weld County Code.
The existing site is not within a recognized overlay district, including the Geologic Hazard,
Flood Hazard or Airport Overlay District. The existing site is within the County-wide Road
Impact Fee Area.
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)
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)
F. Section 23-2-220.A.6--The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. This proposed facility is
located on a 160 acre parcel utilizing 40 acres in the center of the parcel for an Electric
Natural Gas Processing Facility and Poudre Rural Electric Association Terminus substation.
• Ongoing agricultural production will continue on lands not impacted by this proposed facility.
The proposed facility is sited on lands that are designated "Prime" and "Other" on the
Important Farmlands of Weld County map dated 1979.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code),
Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), 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.
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 Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR-1792(Department of Planning Services)
2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The applicant shall delineate the trash collection areas. Section 23-2-260.C.11 and
Section 23-3-350.A.6 of the Weld County Code address the issue of trash collection
areas. Areas used for storage or trash collection shall be screened from adjacent
• public rights-of-way and adjacent properties. These areas shall be designed and
used in a manner that will prevent wind or animal scattered trash. (Department of
Planning Services)
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5. County Road 50 and County Road 51 are designated on the Weld County Road
Classification Plan as local gravel roads, which require 60 feet of right-of-way at full
build out. The applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents
creating the right-of-way and this information shall be noted on the plat. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. If the right-of-way cannot be
verified, it shall be dedicated. These roads are maintained by Weld County.
(Department of Public Works)
6. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking of mud and debris on to the County
roadway. Please show and label a double cattle guard (2 cattle guards placed back
to back to allow for a full rotation of truck tires)at the access. Place the cattle guards
far enough back from the County roadway to allow a tractor trailer to completely pull
off the main roadway before crossing the cattle guards. (Contact Amy Burry, Utility
Coordinator for Weld County Public Works for a right-of-way permit for any work that
may be required in the right-of-way. A special transport permit will be required for
any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site. (Department of
Public Works)
7. Please show and label on the Site Plan, the proposed access width and identify as
paved or gravel. Keep in mind that larger trucks utilize the facility and the access
road needs to be wide enough to accommodate two trucks passing in different
directions. Turning radiuses into the site (45-60 foot radiuses required to
accommodate trucks). (Department of Public Works)
• 8. Please delineate a stop sign at the point ingress and egress for access onto County
Road 51. (Department of Public Works)
9. The applicant shall supply a drainage report. The report shall be signed and
stamped by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado. Label the
detention pond as a "No Build/Storage Feature" and place the detention pond in a
drainage easement that has been described on the plat. (Department of Public
Works)
10. The approved Lighting Plan for the Facility. (Department of Planning Services)
B. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Department of Public Works specific to
Parking and Circulation, the Traffic Study, and Stormwater Drainage, as indicated in their
referral dated July 25, 2011. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld
County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Works)
C. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and
Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division,Colorado Department of
Health and Environment, if applicable. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from
the APCD that they are not subject to these requirements. Evidence of such shall be
submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services (Department of
Public Health and Environment)
D. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan, for approval, to the Environmental Health
Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health&Environment.The plan
shall include at a minimum, the following:
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1) A copy of the SPCC plan.
2) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed(including the facility
name, address, and phone number). Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health
and Environment)
E. The applicant shall provide written evidence on letterhead from Central Weld County Water
District indicating a commitment for commercial/ industrial service of water to the facility.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
F. The applicant shall either submit a copy of an agreement with the property's mineral
owner/operators stipulating that the oil and gas activities have been adequately incorporated
into the design of the site or show evidence that an adequate attempt has been made to
mitigate the concerns of the mineral owner/operators. Drill envelopes can be delineated on
the plat in accordance with the State requirements as an attempt to mitigate concerns. The
plat shall be amended to include any possible future drilling sites. (Department of Planning
Services)
G. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the
Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Prior to Construction
• A. The project will disturb over an acre of land therefore, a State approved Stormwater
Management Plan will be required. Please provide a copy of Storm Water Management Plan
application as submitted to the State. Please provide a copy of the approved permit once it
has been obtained. The applicant is required to comply with all Colorado Department of
Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division regulations regarding storm water
quality permitting and protection and construction storm water discharges. (Department of
Public Works)
B. The project will disturb over an acre of land therefore, a Weld County Grading Permit is
required before construction. (Department of Public Works)
C. A building permit shall be obtained prior construction of any new structures. (Department of
Building inspection)
D. A plan review is required for each building or structure for which a building permit is required.
Two complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. Include a Code
Analysis Data sheet provided by the Weld County Building Department with each Building
Permits Submittal plans shall include a floor plan showing the specific uses of each area for
the building. (Department of Building inspection)
E. Occupancy Classification will be determined by Chapter 3 of the 2006 International Building
Code. Buildings, structures and use shall conform to the requirements of the various codes
adopted at the time of acceptance of the permit application. Currently the following codes
have been adopted by Weld County: 2006 IBC; IMC; IPC; IECC; 2008 National Electrical
Code; 2003 ANSI 117.1 Accessibility and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. (Department
of Building inspection)
• F. All building plans shall be submitted to Platte Valley Fire Protection District for review and
approval prior to issue of Building Permits. (Department of Building inspection
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G. The Building Department requests a pre-construction meeting before submitting permit
application. (Department of Building inspection)
H. The applicant shall submit an Improvements Agreement and post collateral for all on-site and
off-site improvements. (Department of Public Works)
3. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
A. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility and shall be
installed according to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic
system is required to be designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according
to the Weld County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. (Department of Public Health
and Environment)
4. Upon completion of 1. 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 sixty (60) 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. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this
• Amended 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 format
type is.e00. The preferred format for Images is.tif(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable).This digital
file may be sent to maosco.weld.co.us.co.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services)
6. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-7 approved June 1, 2005, should the plat not
be recorded within the required sixty(60)days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners
resolution a$50.00 recording continuance charge shall be added for each additional 3 month period.
(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)
Motion seconded by Jason Maxey.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Alexander Zauder
Benjamin Hansford
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
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The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on September 20, 2011.
Dated the 20`"/ooffySeptember, 2011.
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
• SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DCP Midstream—Natural Gas Processing Facility
USR-1792
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas Support and
Service, including, but not limited to an Electric Natural Gas Processing Facility 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. 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)
4. 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)
5. 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)
• 6. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan", at all times.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
7. 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, or with all applicable State noise statutes
and/or regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
8. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product
labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile
organic compounds(VOC's). All chemicals must be stored secure,on an impervious surface,and in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
9. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code,
pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the
approved "dust abatement plan" at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. Any vehicle or equipment washing areas shall capture all effluent and prevent discharges in
accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Water Quality Control Commission, and the
Environmental Protection Agency. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons, at
• all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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14. If applicable,the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department
of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
15. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage
Tank Regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
16. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies
and the Weld County Code. . (Department of Public Health and Environment)
17. A building permit shall be obtained prior to the construction of any new structures. (Department of
Building Inspection)
18. A plan review is required for each building or structure for which a building permit is required. Two
complete sets of plans are required when applying for each permit. Include a Code Analysis Data
sheet with each Building permits Submittal plans shall include a floor plan showing the specific uses
of each area for the building. The Occupancy Classification will be determined by Chapter 3 of the
2006 International Building Code. The plans shall also include the design for fire separation and
occupancy separation walls, when required by Chapter 5 and 7 of the 2006 International Building
Code. Fire Protection shall conform to Chapter 9. (Department of Building Inspection)
19. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit
application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2006 International Building
Code; 2006 International Mechanical Code; 2006 International Plumbing Code; 2006 International
Fuel Gas Code; and the 2008 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Building Inspection)
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20. All building plans shall be submitted to Platte Valley Fire District for review and approval prior to issue
of Building Permits, (Department of Building Inspection)
21. 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)
22. The applicant must take into consideration storm water capture/quantity and provide accordingly for
best management practices. (Department of Public Works)
23. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department
of Public Works)
24. The applicant is required to comply with all Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC) rules and regulations including drill pad construction, storm water controls, and
reclamation. (Department of Planning)
25. 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)
26. 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)
27. The facility will operate 24 hours per day 365 days per year. (Department of Planning Services)
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28. The property owner or operator of the Electric Gas Processing Facility will amend their permit to allow
for a 115 kV or greater electric transmission line connection to a terminus substation facility located
on site and utilized to power the gas processing facility through a separate land use permit(Use by
Special Review for a Major Facility of a Public Utility). (Department of Planning Services)
29. The facility will comply with the approved Lighting Plan and Section 23-3-250.D.1 Lighting Standards
of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
30. 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)
31. 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)
32. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in
order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of
Planning Services)
33. 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)
34. 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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purchased larger parcels to create a buffer zone to accommodate surrounding neighbors so there
wouldn't be too great an impact. The only exception to that is the Bernhardt site (USR-1791) as they were
forced, because of some oil and gas well issues, to locate that slightly to the west of the center spot on
that property. Mr. Maxey expressed concern of taking away prime irrigated farmland. He asked that if
these are placed in the center of the property how that will impact the pivots and irrigated farmland. Mr.
Groom said that the intention is to allow the continuation of farming on the property. DCP would like the
land to remain in production if possible and if not to restore it to vegetative natural grasses.
Mr. Groom added that there is a requirement for air permits that certain buffer areas be surrounding the
compressor site and because of that it is important to locate these in the center of the parcel.
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 they are in agreement.
Bill Hall moved that Cases USR-1791, USR-1793, USR-1794 and USR11-0005, be forwarded to the Board of
County Commissioners along with the amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the
Planning Commission's recommendation of approval, seconded by Alexander Zauder.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Nick
Berryman, absent; Robert Grand,absent; Bill Hall,yes;Alexander Zauder,yes;Jason Maxey,yes; Benjamin
Hansford, yes; Mark Lawley, absent; Tom Holton, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair read the following case into record.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1792
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APPLICANT: Thistle Down, Inc./Michael Boulter, do DCP Midstream, LP
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil
and Gas Support and Service, including, but not limited to an Electric Natural
Gas Processing Facility in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE4 of Section 31,T5N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 50;west of and adjacent to CR 51.
The fifth land use case is for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas
Support and Service, including, but not limited to an Electric Natural Gas Processing Facility in the A
(Agricultural)Zone District.
The LaSalle Gas plant, located south of the Town of Kersey will be an electric powered facility and is located
North of and adjacent to County Road 50;west of and adjacent to County Road 51. This proposed facility is
located on a 160 acre parcel utilizing 40 acres in the center of the parcel for an Electric Natural Gas
Processing Facility and a cooperative Rural Electric Association Terminus substation. The permitting of this
facility with electric service will be forthcoming in the near future. Ongoing agricultural production will continue
on lands not impacted by this proposed facility. The proposed facility is sited on lands that are designated
"Prime" and "Other"on the Important Farmlands of Weld County map dated 1979.
The site is within the three mile referral area of the Town of Kersey. The Town returned a referral indicating
no conflict with their interests. There are seven (7) property owners within five hundred feet of this facility.
The property slopes south to north to a high point, and slopes in a downward gradient to the North.There are
multiple accesses to property mostly associated with Noble Energy's oil and gas site improvements. There is "{
a communications tower in the center portion of the 640 acre tract of land that appears to access off of County '"`';`:1>'
Road 49. A gas pipeline and Fibre-optic cable are in the right-of-way west side of County Road 51. w
In the immediate area, there is limited residential development, although there are residences to the south and
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Seventeen referral agencies reviewed this case and four offered comments that have been incorporated into
this recommendation. Staff received no telephone calls, emails or letters concerning this case from
surrounding property owners.
The Weld County Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, stated that water is proposed to be provided by Central Weld County
Water District. The septic system will need to be designed by an engineer and approved by the Board of
Health. Noise is regulated by the Oil and Gas Commission.
Don Carroll, Public Works, stated that access is from County Road 51, which is a local, gravel road.
Adequate turning radiuses to accommodate the large trucks and a tracking pad consisting of double cattle
guards to prevent tracking onto the county roads are required. Mr. Carroll asked if the applicant could
clarify why the 60 proposed parking spaces do not match the number of employees on site.
Mr. Carroll said that there is a lot of traffic and a Road Maintenance Agreement will be required. A full
drainage report will also be required for this site.
Mr. Carroll stated that staff would like to amend Condition of Approval 1.A.9 as referenced in the staff
memorandum.
Tom Holton, Chair, requested language for the proposed amendment to be reviewed by Mr. Carroll and
amended as necessary.
Patrick Groom, 822 7h Street, Suite 760, Greeley, CO stated that this proposal is the hub of this project.
ipThis is the processing plant which will receive the gas that is gathered by the gathering lines and
compressed at the compressor stations. The gas will be processed at this plant and delivered to market.
DCP is excited about this project because it will be a fully electrified plant.
Greg Kardos stated that they are putting an administrative building at this facility and do expect that in
addition to the plant operators there will be 10 to 12 permanent employees officed at this site. The reason
for all the parking places is that during the construction period they will have a lot of people on the site and
they wished to construct adequate parking to handle all the vehicles there. Additionally, after the plant is
constructed there may be some meetings held out there or tours given.
Mr. Kardos said that all electric compression will be used at this facility. He emphasized that they looked
for areas where they could build these facilities where it would have the least impact to the public and
surrounding neighbors.
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 Public Works if they had language for the amendment to Condition of Approval 1.A.9. Mr.
Carroll said that it should read "The applicant shall supply a drainage report. The report shall be signed and
stamped by a professional engineer registered in the State of Colorado. Label the detention pond as a "No
Build/Storage Feature"and place the detention pond in a drainage easement that has been described on the
plat.
Bill Hall moved to amend Condition of Approval 1.A.9 as stated by staff, seconded by Jason Maxey. Motion
carried.
• 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 they are in agreement.
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Bill Hall moved that Case USR-1792, be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
• amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's
recommendation of approval, seconded by Jason Maxey.
The Chair asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Nick
Berryman, absent; Robert Grand, absent; Bill Hall, yes; Alexander Zauder, yes; Jason Maxey, yes with
comment; Benjamin Hansford, yes; Mark Lawley, absent; Tom Holton, yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Maxey expressed concern of taking away prime irrigated farmland and would like DCP to have
them work with the property owner to mitigate how much irrigated farm ground they took away.
Meeting adjourned at 2:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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