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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Robert Grand, 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: 4T" AMUSR-552
APPLICANT: Duke Energy Field Services
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Fourth Amended Use by Special Review
Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility for Oil and Gas Support and
Service, including a Natural Gas Processing Facility, in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot A and B of RE -614 (located in part of the W2SE4) and a portion of a strip of
land 150 feet wide, being 75 feet each side of centerline located in part of the
W2SE4 both in Section 28, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: 1/2 mile north of CR 64; approximately 1/8 mile west of CR 43
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
"Oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the
impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral
development and current and future surface uses." Further, Section 22-5-100.6 (OG.Goal.2)
states "The extraction of oil and gas resources should conserve the land and minimize the
impact on surrounding land." The request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a
Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including a Natural Gas
Processing Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is the fourth amendment to an existing
permitted facility. The original USR was applied for by Colorado Gathering and Processing
Company, in 1983. The application was for a natural gas processing plant and support
facilities. The amended USR was applied for by Colorado Gathering and Processing
Company, in 1986. The second amended USR was for upgrades to the existing facility. The
third amendment addressed upgrades to the facility including a new compressor building to
facilitate additional gas production growth without any disruption of service. The fourth
amendment is for an expansion of the current facility necessitated by the need to move larger
volumes of gas and enhance safety of the facility due to the recent increases in drilling
activity and projected additional increases by DCP Midstream producer customers.
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 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 facility is in the middle of the section adjacent to the vacated
Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. In all directions, agricultural lands dominate, including
the new sugar beet dump for Western Sugar Cooperative, USR-1654. There are numerous
oil and gas production facilities approximately one-half mile directly south of this facility.
Operators include RA Resources, Inc., Prima Oil and Gas and Sunshine Valley Petroleum.
All operators have at least one Use by Special Review permit in place. There are eight
property owners within five hundred feet of this application, with the nearest resi
south of the proposed expansion.
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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 City of Greeley
and Town of Eaton. The City of Greeley in a referral dated December 4, 2008 stated they had
reviewed the request and found no conflicts with their interests. The Town of Eaton did not
respond to the referral request.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Section 23-5 of the Weld County Code.
The site is within the Airport Overlay District. The Greeley -Weld County Airport in a referral
dated December 29, 2008 that they have no immediate concerns with the proposal, however,
should any construction on site include tall structures, the Greeley -Weld County Airport
requests that a Federal Aviation Administration 7460-1 airspace study be performed.
Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to
adhere to the fee structure of the County Road Impact Program. (Ordinance 2002-11)
Effective August 1, 2005, Building permits issued on the subject site will be required to
adhere to the fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/
Drainage Impact Fee. (Ordinance 2005-8 Section 5-8-40)
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 facility is sited on an
approximately 10 acre site within a 160 acre parcel adjacent to lands formerly utilized as a
single track rail for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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 4th AmUSR-552. (Department of Planning
Services)
2) The plat shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Planning Services)
3) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
4) County Road 43 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a
major arterial road, which requires a 140 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is
presently sixty feet of right-of-way. A total of 70 feet from the centerline of County
Road 43 shall be delineated on the plat as future right-of-way for future expansion of
County Road 43. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
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5) The screened trash enclosure for the facility. (Department of Planning Services)
6) A graphic key and or symbol serving to identify each component that is located within
the USR Boundary. The key and corresponding component shall be summarized in
tabular format and be clearly delineated on the plat. (Department of Planning
Services)
7) The applicant shall delineate contours for the site and 200 feet offsite with a
minimum of 2 -foot contour intervals. (Department of Public Works)
8) The applicant shall indicate specifically on the plat the type of right-of-way/easement
that exists on the property. (Department of Public Works)
B. The applicant shall submit a Final Drainage report stamped, signed, and dated by a
professional engineer licensed in the State of Colorado is required and shall conform to Weld
County CODE 24-7-130.D and Ordinance 2006-7. All offsite flows must be taken into
account and routed through or around the site. If retention is proposed, a variance request
must be sent to the County Engineer and the water must drain in 72 hours.
The historical flow patterns and runoff 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. 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 to the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of
Health and Environment. Alternatively, 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. In the event the applicant intends to utilize the existing septic system at the control building
and the number of employees using the septic system exceeds 6, the septic system shall be
reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The review shall consist of
observation of the system and a technical review describing the systems ability to handle the
proposed hydraulic load. The review shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Services
Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the event the
system is found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brought into
compliance with current Regulations. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the
Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
E. Submit a dust abatement plan to the Environmental Health Services, Weld County
Department of Public Health & Environment, for approval prior to operation. Evidence of such
shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
F. 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 list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include
expected volumes and types of waste generated).
2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site.
3) 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)
G. The applicant shall provide evidence of approval by the Department of Public Works
concerning the existing access to the facility and storm water drainage as addressed in their
memorandum dated December 3, 2008. Written evidence of approval shall be submitted to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Works)
H. The applicant shall provide written evidence from the Department of Building Inspection of
compliance with building permits issued by the Department of Building Inspection as outlined
in their referral dated November 25, 2008. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Building Inspection)
The approved Screening Plan, to address the outdoor storage of materials, including the fifty-
five gallon barrels associated with this facility shall be screened from adjacent properties,
including the public rights -of -way. (Department of Planning Services)
J. The approved Lighting Plan, to address the facility lighting, including security lighting,
operational lighting and emergency lighting. (Department of Planning Services)
K. 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. One month prior to Construction:
A. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit
from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E), Water Quality
Control Division, to cover stormwater discharges from construction sites (5 CCR-1002-61)
Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from CDPH&E that they are not subject to the
CDPS requirements. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
3. Upon completion of 1. and 2. 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 Mylar
plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within thirty (30) 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)
4. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of
this Fourth 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 mapseco.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning
Services)
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5. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance 2005-7 approved June 1, 2005, should the plat
not be recorded within the required thirty (30) 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)
6. 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 Nick Berryman.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Tom Holton
Doug Ochsner
Erich Ehrlich
Mark Lawley
Nick Berryman
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.
Roy Spitzer
Paul Branham
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 April 7, 2009.
Dated the 7th of April, 2009.
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DCP Midstream, L.P. - LUCERNE
4th AMUSR-552
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Fourth Amended Special Review Permit for a Mineral
Resource Development Facility including a 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.) 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. 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)
7. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the (Industrial) Zone
District as delineated in 25-12-103, C.R.S. as amended. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
8. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
9. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) shall be provided during the construction of the facility.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
10. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations (7 CCR 1101-14). (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with
product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) and
volatile organic compounds (VOCs). (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved "waste handling plan". (Department of
Public Health and Environment)
13. Any septic systems 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)
14. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply for drinking and sanitary purposes. (North
Weld County Water District) (Department of Public Health and Environment)
• 15. 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)
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16. 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)
17. A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of plans including engineered
foundation plans bearing a wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be
submitted for review. A geotechnical engineering report performed by a registered State of Colorado
engineer shall be required. The current codes are 2006 International and 2008 National Electrical
Codes. (Department of Building Inspection)
18. A plan review shall be approved and a permit must be issued prior to the start of construction.
(Department of Building Inspection)
19. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the 2006 International Building, Mechanical, Plumbing
and 2008 National Electrical Codes and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. (Department of
Building Inspection)
20. Setback and offset distance shall be determined by the Weld County Code. (Department of Building
Inspection)
21. Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee
structure of the County Road Impact Fee Program. (Department of Planning Services)
22. Effective August 1, 2005, Building permits issued on the subject site will be required to adhere to the
fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/Drainage Impact Fee.
(Ordinance 2005-8 Section 5-8-40)
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the State of Colorado Air Pollution Control Division specific
to the Federal mandated program addressing the Weld County Air Quality Containment Area at all
times. (Department of Planning Services)
24. The facility shall comply with the Landscape and Screening Plan at all times. (Department of
Planning Services)
25. 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)
26. 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)
27. 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)
28. Personnel from Weld County Government 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
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of
Planning Services)
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29. 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)
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30. 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)
31. 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 Public Works)
32. Contact Amy Burry, Utility Coordinator for Weld County Public Works, at (970) 304-6496 ext. 3750 for
a Right -of -Way permit for any work that may be required in the right-of-way on County Roads 35 & 38.
A special transport permit will be required for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access
the site. (Department of Public Works)
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one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the members of the Planning Commission if they wish to pull this item from consent to be
heard. No one wished to speak.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
Kim Ogle
A Site Specific Development Plan and Fourth Amended Use by Special Review
Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility for Oil and Gas Support and
Service, including a Natural Gas Processing Facility, in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Lot A and B of RE -614 (located in part of the W2SE4) and a portion of a strip of
land 150 feet wide, being 75 feet each side of centerline located in part of the
W2SE4 both in Section 28, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
V mile north of CR 64; approximately 1/8 mile west of CR 43
The Chair asked Mr. Ogle if he wishes for this case to remain on consent. Mr. Ogle replied yes.
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 members of the Planning Commission if they wish to pull this item from consent to be
heard. No one wished to speak.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1682
APPLICANT: Ready Mixed Concrete
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Mineral
Resource Development Facilities including a Concrete Batch Plant, Recycled
Concrete and Gravel Mining, and the importation of mineral resource material
from USR-1608 Holton Lakes in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B RE -1525 being part of the SE4 of Section land the NE4 of Section 12,
Ti N, R67W; together with a Non -Exclusive easement and right-of-way for
ingress and egress purposes as granted at Reception No. 02005215 and all
right of access, ingress and egress for agricultural purposes over and across
existing traveled roads delineated on Lot A of RE -835 being part of the SE4 of
Section 1, Ti N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Generally located 0.25 miles South of SH 52; 0.5 miles East of CR 23; and West
of and adjacent to CR 25 Section Line and approximately 0.5 miles North of CR
10.
Tom Holton wished to recuse himself from Case USR-1682 as his family is involved in USR-1608. He
also requested that an individual vote be taken of the Planning Commissioners for the consent agenda.
The Chair asked Mr. Ogle if he wishes for this case to remain on consent. Mr. Ogle replied yes.
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 members of the Planning Commission if they wish to pull this item from consent to be
heard. No one wished to speak.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1690
APPLICANT: HP Farms Holding LLC
PLANNER: Jacqueline Hatch
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil
and Gas Production Facility in Pioneer Communities PUD with Commercial,
Residential, Open Space, Agricultural, Schools, Parks and Water, and
Wastewater Storage Zone Districts.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of SE4 being in Section 12, T2N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado.
LOCATION: West of CR 49 and north of and adjacent to CR 22.
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Department of
Planning Services, Hearing Room, 918 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. The meeting was called to order by
Chair, Doug Ochsner, at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL ABSENT
Doug Ochsner
Tom Holton
Nick Berryman
Paul Branham
Erich Ehrlich
Robert Grand
Bill Hall
Mark Lawley
Roy Spitzer
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services; Dave Snyder, Department of
Public Works; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Bruce Barker, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem,
Secretary.
Robert Grand moved to approve the February 17, 2009 Weld County Planning Commission minutes,
seconded by Paul Branham. Motion carried.
The Chair read the first case into record.
CASE NUMBER: 3R° AMUSR-542
APPLICANT: DCP Midstream
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development and Third Amended Use by Special Review for a
Mineral Resource Development Facility, including an Oil and Gas Support and
Service Facility (oil and gas processing facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 and more particularly described as Lot B of Corrected RE -3203
of Section 35, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 38; west of and adjacent to CR 35.
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated that the applicant, represented by Patrick Groom, has requested
a continuance of this case to the April 7, 2009 Planning Commission hearing so that they can provide 30 -day mineral
notice.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application being
continued. No one wished to speak.
Paul Branham moved that Case 3rd AmUSR-542 be continued to the April 7, 2009 Planning Commission
meeting, seconded by Robert Grand. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
Kim Ogle
A Site Specific Development Plan and Fourth Amended Use by Special Review
Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility for Oil and Gas Support and
Service, including a Natural Gas Processing Facility, in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Lot A and B of RE -614 (located in part of the W2SE4) and a portion of a strip of
land 150 feet wide, being 75 feet each side of centerline located in part of the
W2SE4 both in Section 28, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
1/2 mile north of CR 64; approximately 1/8 mile west of CR 43
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated that DCP Midstream is requesting that this case be
continued to the April 7, 2009 Planning Commission hearing so that they can provide 30 -day mineral
notice. Staff supports this request.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application being
continued. No one wished to speak.
Robert Grand moved that Case 4th AmUSR-552, be continued to the April 7, 2009 Planning Commission
meeting, seconded by Roy Spitzer. Motion carried.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1687
APPLICANT: Journey Ventures, LLC
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for mineral
Resource Development Facilities including: Open Pit Mining and Materials
Processing and Asphalt and Concrete Batch Plants in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lots A & B of RE -4744; located in the SE4 and SE4NE4 of Section 7, T5N,
R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to CR 51 and North of and adjacent to CR 58.
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, commented that the applicant's representative, J.C.
York, is requesting that this case be continued until April 7, 2009 to address surrounding property owner
concerns as well as concerns with the Ditch Company.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application being
continued. No one wished to speak.
Paul Branham moved that Case USR-1687, be continued to the April 7, 2009 Planning Commission meeting,
seconded by Roy Spitzer. Motion carried.
The Chair read the following case into record.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1680
APPLICANT: North Weld County Water District
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Major
Facility of Public Utility or Public Agency (two 5 million gallon water storage
tanks) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot B of AmRE-2992; located in SW4 of Section 6, T7N, R67W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 1/8 mile east of CR 13 and 1/2 mile south of CR 86.
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, stated that the proposed site is located approximately
600 -feet northeast of the nearest single family residence. The next nearest residences are located
approximately 1,200 to 1,500 to the west, southwest and northeast of the site. The area is rural residential
and agricultural in nature. A platted subdivision with two to three lots built upon is located to the south. The
tanks are proposed to be located in a triangular area bordered on the south by an overhead electric
transmission line and a standard electrical line on the east. The site lies on an elevated bench that
generally slopes from south to north. Based on visits to the site, it appears that the proposed location of
the tanks will be partially concealed by a certain extent from properties to the south by the edge of the
bench.
Ten referrals were sent out and nine referrals with comments were received. There were no referral
comments received from the Colorado Division of Wildlife.
The site is located within the 3 -mile referral area for the Towns of Severance and Larimer County. Both
the Town of Severance and Larimer County indicated no conflicts with their interests.
The North Weld County Water District intends to install two 36 -inch transmission lines in addition to the
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