HomeMy WebLinkAbout20093097.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2009-75
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT #485 FOR A NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATION (AMENDED TO
INCLUDE A NEW OFFICE BUILDING AND FUTURE COMPRESSOR BUILDING) IN
THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS
COMPANY
A public hearing was conducted on November 25, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., with the following
present:
Commissioner William F. Garcia, Chair
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway - EXCUSED
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer
Commissioner David E. Long
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Planning Department representative, Chris Gathman
Health Department representative, Mary Cavnah
Public Works representative, Don Carroll
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated October 16, 2009, and duly published
October 22, 2009, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the
request of Colorado Interstate Gas Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Amended Use by Special Review Permit #485 for a Natural Gas Compressor Station (amended
to include a new office building and future compressor building) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. Cyndy Giauque, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Chair Garcia
advised the applicant's representative, Mike Rutherford, that he has the option of continuing the
matter to a date when the full Board will be present. However, if he decides to proceed today,
the matter will require three affirmative votes, or in the case of a tie vote, Commissioner Conway
will review the record and make the determining vote. Mr. Rutherford indicated he would like to
proceed today.
Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal
and entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as
written. He stated the site was originally approved in 1978 through SUP -351, and was
amended in 1982, through the issuance of USR-485. He indicated this amendment addresses
the addition of an office building and a possible future compressor building, which will house
compressors. He further indicated this amendment will also incorporate the changes to the site
which have occurred since the approval of USR-485 in 1982, including additions to the site
through the Wyoming Interstate Company Expansion Project, the Cheyenne Plains Project, and
the Front Range Project, which occurred between the years 1997 and 2004. He stated the site
is in a remote location, with existing oil and gas improvements located to the south and east of
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the site, and no residences within close proximity. He confirmed no telephone calls or letters of
concern were provided, seven referral responses were received, and no referrals were provided
by the Nunn Fire Protection District, Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, Sheriff's
Office, the Soil Conservation District, or the Office of Emergency Management. Mr. Gathman
displayed photographs of the site, and in response to Commissioner Rademacher, he indicated
the proposed building is expected to look similar to the existing building on the site, and the
applicant can address the specifics of the building. Further responding to Commissioner
Rademacher, Mr. Gathman reiterated the site was first approved as SUP -351 in 1978, and
amended to become USR-485 in 1982, and all of the minor additions which have been added
through the years have been determined by staff to constitute a Substantial Change, therefore,
the permit is being updated through this proposed amendment.
Mary Cavnah, Department of Public Health and Environment, stated the permanent water
source for the site is through two wells, one permitted for industrial uses, and one permitted for
human consumption. She indicated the site contains four permitted septic systems, which need
to be identified on the plat. She confirmed a new septic system has been installed for the office
building, the applicant will be required to submit Dust Abatement and Waste Handling Plans,
and the noise on the site must comply with the levels allowed within the Industrial Zone District,
as addressed within Development Standard #7.
Don Carroll, Department of Public Works, stated the site is located adjacent to U.S. Highway 85,
north of County Road 126, and is four miles south of the Wyoming border. He indicated the site
is located in an area that is not included within the U.S. Highway 85 Access Control Plan;
however, if the Plan is extended to the Wyoming border at some point in the future, the
applicant will be required to work with the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
regarding any necessary access permits for the site. He clarified the response from CDOT
indicated the applicant is not currently required to obtain a new access permit for the site.
Mr. Carroll indicated the entrance improvements include a tapered southbound turn lane, a
cattle guard at the property line, and most of the internal roads of the site are paved. He stated
it is expected that the new office facility will have one to four employees, the truck unloading
operations will have ten to fifteen employees, and there will be a total of between six to ten
transfer bays on the site to transfer oil into the pipeline. He indicated the site requires water
quality features to capture runoff, and no buildings or storage uses will be allowed within the
designated areas.
Mr. Rutherford represented the applicant and clarified the new building to be constructed on the
site will be approximately one-half of the size of the existing building, which he indicated on the
map provided. He further clarified Colorado Interstate Gas does not have any plans for
expansion of the site at this time; however, the plans were presented so that when a need exists
in the future, the plans may be carried out. He confirmed staff is in the planning stages for the
required water quality features on the site, and will move forward with the required work soon.
No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
In response to Chair Garcia, Mr. Rutherford indicated he has reviewed, and concurs with, the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards.
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Commissioner Long moved to approve the request of Colorado Interstate Gas Company for a
Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Use by Special Review Permit #485 for a Natural
Gas Compressor Station (amended to include a new office building and future compressor
building) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of Planning staff
and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as
entered into the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kirkmeyer, and it carried
unanimously. There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:20 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 30th day of November, 2009.
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Case AMUSR-485 — COLORADO INTERSTATE GAS COMPANY
Exhibit Submitted By Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Items Submitted
Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 11/3/2009)
D. Planning Staff Certification and photo of sign posting
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