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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20093267.tiff• • • SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE RECEIPT/AMOUNT # /$ APPLICATION RECEIVED BY: DATE RECEIVED: CASE # ASSIGNED: PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Numbers: 130920200058 Legal Description: A tract of land located in the NW 1/4 of Section 20, Township 2 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. Flood Plain: None Zone District: Agricultural (A) Total Acreage: 12.3 AC. Overlay District: None Geological Hazard: None , Airport Overlay District: None FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY: Name: Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. do Terrence L. Larson Work Phone#: (307) 775-8111 Email Address: TLarson@suncor.com Address: 1715 Fleischli Parkway City/State/Zip Code: Cheyenne, WY. 82001 APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (See Below: Authorization must accompany all applications signed by Authorized Agent) Name: Julie Cozad, Tetra Tech Inc. Work Phone # 303-772-5282 Email Address: julie.cozad@tetratech.com Address: 1900 S. Sunset Street, Suite 1-F City/State/Zip Code: Longmont, CO 80501 PROPOSED USE: Crude oil unloading and storage facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.1 of the Weld County Code allows oil and gas facilities as a Use by Special Review in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included showing the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. �t tG'C r u Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date 011101 2009-3267 June 14, 2008 • Weld County Planning Department 918 10`h Street Greeley, CO 80631 To Whom It May Concern: Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company has contracted with Tetra Tech to process all work related to the Use By Special Review (USR) for a truck unloading facility to be filed in Weld County. Tetra Tech is authorized to represent Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company throughout this process. Terrence L. Larson is authorized to sign for Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company per the attached documentation. Sincerely, • Terrence L. Larso Compliance Manager Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company • Date wrib TETRA TECH July 16, 2009 Mr. Chris Gathman, Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Use by Special Review application for a crude oil truck unloading facility in Weld County on behalf of Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. Dear Mr. Gathman: Tetra Tech is pleased to submit the Use by Special Review application for a full submittal. The completeness review has been completed and the following items were requested and are addressed in this letter. 1. Planning requested at the Pre -application meeting that a "piping diagram" be submitted to show where everything goes. We respectfully disagree that this should be a requirement for this land use application for the following three reasons. First, to the best of our knowledge, this requirement is not listed on the Use by Special Review checklist or in the Weld County Code. In addition, Tetra Tech recently worked on USR application for a similar oil and gas truck unloading facility and this was not required for that application during the application stage or as a condition of approval of the permit. Second, the piping on the facility will not be designed until the land use permitting is approved because full facility design is extremely expensive. Third, the Department of Transportation is the entity responsible for overseeing the design, inspection and construction of the pipes. Therefore, for these three reasons, we formally request that this not be required and that Weld County accept this application, as it is a complete application according to the Use by Special Review checklist and Weld County Code. If the Planning Department would still like to see the "piping diagram" for the facility, we would request that it be a condition of approval that could be further discussed with the Planning Commission and/or Board of County Commissioners during the public hearing process. 2. An updated Certificate of Conveyances cover sheet (current within 30 days) should be submitted. • An updated Certificate of Conveyances, current within 30 days, is included with this submittal. mit TETRA TECH Page 2 of 2 July 16, 2008 Mr. Chris Gathman 3. The Department of Planning Services requested at the pre -application meeting specification on who owns the pipeline exiting the site (and submit a memorandum of understanding for use of the pipeline if under separate ownership/control). The pipeline exiting the site will be owned by Suncor; therefore, a memorandum of understanding is not needed with the submittal of the application. The applicant, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co., is requesting approval for the construction and operation of a crude oil truck unloading facility in Weld County. Please find four application packets attached and a CD with the information included electronically. Additional supporting information is also included with the application materials. The production of crude oil is very important to the overall economy of Weld County, the State of Colorado and the United States. The approval of this application will greatly improve oil production capabilities throughout Weld County and the State by providing a safe and efficient facility to unload crude oil. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information in order to move this application forward. Please contact me at my office at 303-772-5282 or my e-mail address: iulie.cozad(tetratech.com. Thank you for your consideration of this project. Sincerely, TETRA TECH Julie A. Cozad Land Planning Manager cc: Terry Larson, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. Kim Ogle, Interim Planning Director, Weld County Planning Department P vI 33-23474-08001g )eliverablesVUSR Submittal Documem> 1'SR ('OVER l 1R 071d09_doc a-. it TETRA TECH May 13, 2009 Mr. Kim Ogle, Planning Manager Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10'" Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Use by Special Review application for a crude oil truck unloading facility in Weld County on behalf of Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. Dear Mr. Ogle: Tetra Tech is pleased to submit the initial Use by Special Review application for a completion review. The applicant, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. is requesting approval for the construction and operation of a crude oil truck unloading facility in Weld County. Please find four application packets attached. Additional supporting information is also included with the application materials. The production of crude oil is very important to the overall economy of Weld County, the State of Colorado and the United States. The approval of this application will greatly improve oil production capabilities throughout Weld County and the State by providing a safe and efficient facility to unload crude oil. Please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information in order to move this application forward. Please contact me at my office at 303-772-5282 or my e-mail address: jim.doyle@tetratech.com. Thank you for your consideration of this project. Sincerely, Jim Doyle Senior Planner/Landscape Architect, R.L.A. cc: Terry Larson, Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. Weld County Planning Department GREELEY OFFICE • JUL 17 7nn4 RECEIVED • • SUBMITTAL ITEMS FOR SUNCOR USR TRUCK UNLOADING FACILITY Weld County Planning Dr—tment GREELEY ()RICE RECEIVED • Cover Letter • Receipt for USR Application Check • Authorization letter • Application form • 24" x 36" Special Review Plat Map • 8-1/2" x 11" reduction of Special Review Plat Map • Special Review Questionnaire • Weld County Road Access Information Sheet • Document showing evidence of adequate water supply • Document showing evidence of adequate sewage disposal • One copy of deed or legal instrument identifying applicants interest in the property • Certificate of conveyances form • Copy of soils report • Surface estates affidavit within 500 feet of property • Mineral Owners List • One original Emergency Information Sheet • Preliminary Drainage Report • Preliminary Traffic Report • Dust Abatement Plan • Waste Handling Plan • Flood Insurance Map • Additional Soils Information • • • • SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a question does not pertain to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation as to why the question is not applicable. 1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. The property will be utilized for construction and operation of a crude oil truck unloading facility (TUF). Trucked crude volume is initially anticipated at approximately 10,000 barrels per day and is from surrounding local production fields. Future volumes may rise to 25,000- 32,000 barrels a day depending on market conditions. The USR permit boundary is approximately 12.3 acres in size. The USR Map for the truck unloading facility illustrates what the ultimate facility may look like at future build -out. Future assets on the ground will consist of 4 to 10 truck unloading bays and may include a new 3,500 sq. ft. office along with a 1,500 sq. ft. building referred to as a grind out shack (used to check crude oil quality). Lighting will be provided on the office building, grind out shack, the canopy for the truck unloading area and near the entrance gate. Additional lighting will be provided as illustrated on the USR maps. All lighting will have cut-off shields to prevent light from escaping onto adjacent properties. An entrance gate will be located to allow for the adequate stacking of vehicles. However, due to the limited amount of traffic accessing the site this is not anticipated to be an issue. Security fencing will also be provided around the site perimeter. Ingress and egress will require security access and is in accordance with Homeland Security guidelines. A septic system will be provided for the office building and adequate water will be provided by an existing well from the adjacent Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. property. Onsite drainage will be detained and released at the 5 year historic rate as outlined in the included drainage report. The roads and drivable areas will consist of an all weather gravel surface and Weld County standards will be adhered to for dust mitigation. As a result of current economic and market conditions the facility described above may be scaled back for the first few years of operation. Initial construction may only include a canopy with 4 unloading bays, a 12" pipeline, detention pond, security gates, fencing, site grading, and lighting where necessary. The facility will not maintain personnel on site and truckers will access the site using an automated card entry system as is currently utilized at other Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. facilities. The aforementioned structures, specifically the office building and grind out shack and additional loading bays may be added at a future date. 2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 (Comprehensive Plan). Section 22-5-90 — Oil and gas development in the County is an integral part of the county economy, and has a substantial direct and indirect impact on current and future land use. Oil and gas development is cyclical but the economics of drilling has caused extensive drilling activities in the County. Although this request is not for oil drilling, it is an essential part of oil development in the County and the State. Suncor Energy U.S.A. supplies 35% of Colorado's gasoline and diesel fuel demand and is a major supplier of jet fuel to Denver International Airport and diesel fuel to Union Pacific Railroad. Section 22-5-100.A 4.OG.Policy 1.4 — The County will seek the imposition of protective measures through available state, county and federal regulations to ensure that the mineral operator conducts operations in a manner which will minimize current and future environmental impacts. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. is a sustainable energy company and remains committed to finding new ways to avoid or mitigate the impacts of its operations on air, water, and land. They are also regulated by the U.S. Department of Transportation as an interstate pipeline and will comply with applicable local and state regulations. • • • • • Section 22-2-60.G A.Goal.7 — Protect agricultural uses from those uses which hinder the operations of the agricultural enterprises. The Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. facility will not hinder the operation of agricultural uses. The site was purchased from the Trust that will continue to own and farm the adjacent property to the east and south. This proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan as described in the goals and policies outlined above. 3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located. The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone District. There will be no processing or storage of oil on this property, and in addition, the oil unloaded from trucks will go directly into a pipeline that transfers the oil. The proposed facility adheres to the sections noted above and is consistent with the intent of the agricultural zone district. 4. What types of uses surround the site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses. East — Farmland — no structures West — Suncor facility — various structures (Union Pacific Railroad, industrial uses and car sales lot. North — Farmland/single family residence — existing home site South — Farmland — no structures There are several gas wells and tank batteries in the area. The proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses, which are comprised primarily of crop production and dry land agricultural uses. 5. Describe, in detail, the following: a. How many people will use this site? There will be an average of eight people per hour utilizing the site to drop off crude oil. There will be one to four employee(s) at the office. b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site? It is anticipated that for the first few years the truck unloading site will not have on -site personnel. Once the office building and grind out shack are constructed there may be 10 employees for the Truck Unloading Facility and possibly increasing to 15 employees in subsequent years. c. What are the hours of operation? The Truck Unloading Facility and pump station will operate seven days a week, 24 hours a day. The office will be open five days per week, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. What type and how many structures will be erected (built) on this site? A 3,500 square foot office, a 1,500 sq. ft. building referred to as a grind out shack which will be utilized to check crude oil quality and a truck unloading area with 6-10 bays for transferring the oil from the trucks to the pipeline. Additionally, there will be electrical equipment, a transformer, generator and a sump tank constructed on site. e. What type and how many animals, if any, will be on this site? No animals will be located on the property. 2 • • f. What kind (type, size, weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often? • • • Up to eight employee vehicle(s) will access the site during day light hours, and this could increase as the number of employee's increases. Semi -trucks (200 -bbl capacity) will deliver crude oil at an average rate of 8 vehicles per hour at full build -out. There will also be occasional maintenance vehicles. g. Who will provide fire protection to the site? Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. h. What is the water source on the property? The existing permitted well at the Ft. Lupton pump station will be utilized. Water will be piped to the Truck Unloading Facility for domestic use. What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed). Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Co. will apply fora separate septic system for the Truck Unloading Facility, which will be constructed in accordance with all applicable codes. j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored? There will be a grind out shack which will be used to check the crude oil quality. Please refer to attached waste handling plan which identifies specific items that may be stored. 6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal. A minimal amount of landscaping is proposed for this type of facility. The detention pond will be seeded with dry land seed for erosion control and to ensure that the pond has adequate percolation rates. 7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs. Should the facility be permanently discontinued, it would be marketed under applicable county planning and zoning regulations to its highest and best use. 8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site. See drainage information included with submittal. 9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is scheduled to begin. Sequential construction of the remaining facility is anticipated to begin as soon as economically feasible. It is estimated that it will take approximately 12 months to complete construction. The detention pond is proposed for reseeding and will be completed upon construction of the detention pond. 10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site. There will be no waste generated from this site. However, there will be Stoddard solvent and WD -40 that is used in the grind out shack building for the cleaning of small parts. The solvent will be sent to the pipeline or sent to an off -site recycles Additional household cleaning supplies may be stored in the grind out shack building. 3 • • 11. Additional information. Suncor Energy U.S.A. (Suncor) produces oil, natural gas and clean wind -generated electricity, along with products consumers across North America use to fuel their vehicles, heat their homes, and power their schools, hospitals and places of business. By investing in technology, Suncor is working to ensure products are developed in an environmentally responsible way, while also meeting consumer expectations for high -quality, competitively -priced and safe products. Each day, their energy marketing team sells approximately 260,000 barrels of Suncor produced crude oil, diesel fuel and other refined products, and about 200 million cubic feet of natural gas. They also partner with their customers to transport and sell products on their behalf. Suncor is connected to North American markets through a portfolio of proprietary and managed pipeline capacity, allowing flexibility and ease of response to customers' diverse needs and changing market conditions. With top rated credit, investment in physical assets to support their business, and the in-house expertise to anticipate and react to market conditions, Suncor has emerged as one of the top energy marketers in North America. • • In Colorado, Suncor's downstream assets include a Commerce City -based refinery, crude oil pipeline systems, and 43 Denver -area retail stations branded as Phillips 66. Suncor's Commerce City, Colorado refinery provides a vital link between Colorado oil producers and the growing energy market in the U.S.A. The 90,000 barrel per day refinery is located about six miles northeast of downtown Denver. It supplies about 35% of Colorado's gasoline and diesel fuel demand and is a major supplier of jet fuel to the Denver International Airport and diesel fuel to the Union Pacific Railroad. The refinery is also the largest supplier of paving -grade asphalt in Colorado. To further integrate Suncor's oil sands products into the U.S. marketplace, Suncor completed a $445 -million refinery upgrade that is designed to meet clean fuels regulations and handle a wider range of oil sands products. 4 • • Dust Abatement Plan 1. A water truck will be utilized to control dust on the site during construction. 2. Roads will consist of gravel road base and Mag-chloride will be utilized for dust control. 3. A 10 mph speed limit sign will be located at the entrance to the facility. 4. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other nuisance conditions. 5. Fugitive dust and particulate emissions will be controlled on the site. 6. All development standards will be adhered to. • • • • • • • Waste Handling Plan 1. There will be no waste generated from this site other than typical waste generated by truck drivers and employees such as bottles, paper wrappers, etc. 2. A dumpster will be located on the facility and will be serviced by a local waste management company such as BFI or Waste Management. 3. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other nuisance conditions. 6. The applicants operations will be in accordance with the approved Waste Handling Plan. 7. 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 and volatile organic compounds. 8. All development standards will be adhered to. a. • • • SUNCOR ENERGY (U.S.A.) PIPELINE COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS Legal Description: 1. Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Pipeline Company (hereinafter referred to as "Company") maintains its pipelines in accordance with industry standards for safe operations. Should a Developer/Landowner (hereinafter referred to as "Developer") propose plans to alter the area through which Company lines pass, causing the lines not to meet these standards, modifications to the lines will be made. The cost of such modifications will be borne by the Developer. 2. No buildings, engineering works, deep rooted plants, septic systems, or other similar permanent structures will be allowed over any portion of our easement. 3. Roads overlying the lines will be allowed only with Developer's execution of a Hold Harmless Agreement which releases Company from all damages to the asphalt and concrete associated with any maintenance performed on Company line. All roads passing over Company pipelines where the pipeline depth is less than 48 inches (including borrow ditches) will require the installation of concrete coating around our lines for the entire length which lies under the road. In addition, it may be necessary to lower or reroute the lines at the point of crossing to insure that they are not subjected to excessive stress from movement of traffic. Any such modification to the lines will be made at Developer's expense. 4. At any point in the easement where the existing grade profile will be lowered by the removal of earth, Company lines must be lowered to a depth which provides a minimum cover of 36 inches (residential areas may require 48 inches) after final grading. Any lowering which is necessary shall be done at Developer's expense and shall include coating and wrapping the entire exposed portion of line. 5. Construction of concrete parking lots over the lines will not be allowed. Asphalt parking lots overlying the lines will be allowed only with Developer's execution of Hold Harmless Agreement which releases Company from all damages to the asphalt associated with any maintenance performed on our line. 6. All utilities which cross Company lines must pass underneath existing lines by a minimum of 18 inches (24 inches preferred), and the crossing shall be as close to 90 degrees as possible and adequately marked on both sides of the pipeline. The markers shall be maintained in the future. Any future relocation of the utility line due to Company's pipeline maintenance shall be done at the Developer's expense. If there are specific instances for which gravity flow utilities will not be able to comply with this requirement, please provide an accurate description of the proposed utility and the Company will be willing to discuss possible alternate solutions. Telephone cables, electric cables, and PVC gas lines must be encased in a steel conduit and covered with a red concrete casing 10 feet on both sides of the pipeline. Any utilities which parallel Company lines will maintain a minimum separation distance of 25 feet from the utility's outside wall to the Company's pipeline outside wall. 7. If any lines crossing Company lines are installed and constructed of a material requiring cathodic protection, an interference survey shall be made and necessary steps will be taken to prevent the sacrifice of either line. This will be done at Developer's expense. SUNCOR ENERGY (U.S.A.) PIPELINE COMPANY RIGHT OF WAY DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS (Continued) 8. The Developer will allow no material or equipment to be used in the construction which would hinder or impair Company's ability to safely maintain and operate Company lines. 9. The Company retains the right to adequately mark Company pipelines with permanent line markers to insure public safety and the future safe operation of the lines. 10. This office must be provided with construction drawings for all work which will affect our pipeline easement, including a present plat and a profile (along the pipeline centerline) showing any grade work to be done. Upon receipt of these drawings the Company will prepare a cost estimate of any modifications to our lines which will be necessary. 11. Before proceeding with construction, Company requires that 100% of the cash equivalent of Company cost estimate be given to the Company prior to construction. You will be charged actual costs for design/construction as incurred by the Company and an overhead charge to cover procurement, accounting, and legal services, whether higher or lower than our estimated costs. Any part of the cost estimate not spent will be returned to the Developer or the Developer will be invoiced for amounts exceeding the cost estimates. Any construction work which is required shall be done by one of the Company's maintenance contractors or another contractor acceptable to both parties. The Company reserves the right to have an inspector on the job to oversee all construction within our easement. • 12. The Company requires a minimum of ten days written notice prior to any excavation, construction, or movement of equipment across our right of way so that Company lines can be staked to minimize the possibility of accidental damage. In the event that construction is necessary, the Company shall be indemnified and held harmless from and against any and all claims for injuries to person or persons or for damages to property arising directly or indirectly from work to be performed by the Developer or those under contract to the Developer. 13. No permanent structure will be built within 25 feet of Company line without prior approval from Company. 14. Developer requesting Company to restrict the easement width will have a centerline survey of the line completed across his land by a registered land surveyor at the Developer's expense. The Developer will provide proof of ownership of the property (i.e., warranty deed). I/WE HEREBY AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE ABOVE DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS. Signature Printed Name and Title • Company/Corporation Name Date DEV-PROV.SPL 8/93 • • • • • EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Name Job Title Main Number Cell Number SUNCOR ENERGY (U.S.A.) PIPELINE CO. Nationwide Pipeline Emergency # 1-800-424-8802 Suncor Pipeline Control Center Emergency # 866-978-6267 Suncor Pipeline Control Center Non Emergency # 866-449-2144 Gordon Alexander Operations Manager Not known at this time 303-866-1826 Jim Grothman I&E Tech Not known at this time 303-990-3933 Terry Larson Compliance Manager 307-775-8111 307-214-0380 Terry Larson Health & Safety 307-775-8111 307-214-0380 Darrel Vanhooser ROW 303-793-8006 303-793-8004 Terry Larson Environmental 307-775-8111 307-214-0380 ADDITIONAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION Ambulance Weld Co. Paramedic 970-353-5700 Fire Department Fort Lupton Fire Protection District Emergency Call: 911 Non Emergency Call: 303- 859-4603 County Sheriff 970-356-4015 Highway Patrol 877-315-7623 Utilities - Power Excel Energy 800-481-4700 Hospital - Local NC Medical Center 970-350-6000 Hello