HomeMy WebLinkAbout20082885.tiff HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2008-81
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1665
FOR AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT FACILITY (CLASS II - OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT-HIGH PLAINS DISPOSAL,INC.
A public hearing was conducted on October 29, 2008, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner William H. Jerke, Chair
Commissioner Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tern - EXCUSED
Commissioner William F. Garcia
Commissioner David E. Long
Commissioner Douglas Rademacher
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Jennifer VanEgdom
Assistant County Attorney, Cyndy Giauque
Planning Department representative, Chris Gathman
Health Department representative, Lauren Light
Public Works representative, Don Dunker
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated October 10, 2008, and duly published October 17,
2008, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of High
Plains Disposal, Inc., for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit
#1665 for an Oil and Gas Support Facility (Class II - Oilfield Waste Disposal Facility) in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District. Cyndy Giauque, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of
record. Chair Jerke advised the applicant's representative, Andy Cunningham, that he has the
option of the 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 Masden will listen to the record and make the determining vote. Mr. Cunningham
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 is located south of County Road 54 and west of County Road 49, and he gave a
brief description of the surrounding uses, indicating there are three single-family residences within
one-quarter of a mile. He indicated fifteen referral agencies reviewed the request, nine provided
comments which have been addressed within the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards, and no response was received from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC), the Colorado Division of Wildlife, LaSalle Fire Protection District, Union
Pacific Railroad, or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. He clarified the
Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) responded and indicated it does not review injection well
permits. He stated the site is located within the three-mile referral area for the Town of Kersey,and
no letters of concern have been received from surrounding property owners; however, staff did
receive two telephone calls regarding the potential of large trucks swinging into oncoming traffic
at the access on County Road 54 and the operation impacting the existing water within the area.
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He indicated the application materials were submitted previous to the adoption of the new
application process,therefore,the Department did not request that the applicant hold a community
meeting. He stated the Department of Public Works is requiring the applicant to construct a 60-foot
turning radius at the access on County Road 54, and adhere to a specified haul route for truck
traffic traveling to and from the site. He further stated a Lighting Plan will be required since the
applicant is proposing to haul to the site until 10:00 p.m., and a Landscape Plan will be required
to address and clarify the proposed berming of the site. Mr. Gathman displayed photographs of
the site and surrounding area, and in response to Chair Jerke, he indicated a Planned Unit
Development (PUD) was previously applied for within the immediate vicinity of this property;
however, he is unsure whether the PUD was approved. Chair Jerke indicated he is curious if the
potential exists for additional lots to be created within the area, and requested the applicant to
provide clarification.
Don Dunker, Department of Public Works, stated the site access is on County Road 54, which is
a paved collector status road, and will require 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. He stated the
access will contain a 60-foot radius, and the most recent traffic counts indicate approximately 834
vehicle trips per day on County Road 54. He further stated the applicant has indicated the
operations at the site will generate an additional 60 truck trips per day, every day of the year. He
indicated the Department of Public Works will not allow truck traffic to turn westbound onto County
Road 54 from northbound County Road 49, due to the configuration of the intersection and the
location of the railroad tracks. He clarified a haul route has been established, which is described
within Development Standard#24,and all truck traffic will utilize existing paved roadways to access
the site. He indicated upon review of the accident reports within the area, a total of six accidents
have occurred within the past three years, with no fatalities reported. He stated a Stop sign will be
installed at the access, the applicant has proposed a detention pond for the site, and he clarified
the site is not located within a floodplain.
In response to Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Dunker clarified the applicant conducted a traffic study,
and the results indicated an acceleration/deceleration lane on County Road 54 was not warranted,
and the Department of Public Works agrees. He further clarified the operation will only add 30
roundtrip trucks trips per day, over a fifteen-hour period, therefore, the 60-foot radius at the access
will be adequate. Further responding to Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Dunker briefly described the
haul route, as listed within Development Standard#24, and indicated the Colorado Department of
Transportation (CDOT) did not indicate any concerns with the proposed route. In response to
Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Dunker indicated the angle of the intersection of County Roads 54
and 49 makes it nearly impossible to make an eastbound turn. He further stated the accident
reports do not indicate that any of the accidents reported involved large trucks, and he confirmed
County Road 47 is paved, as well as all of the portions of the roads described within the haul route.
Chair Jerke expressed his concerns regarding the trucks traveling west to County Road 43 upon
exiting the site, and in response, Mr. Dunker confirmed the southbound roads within the immediate
vicinity are dirt roads.
Lauren Light, Department of Public Health and Environment,stated the Central Weld County Water
District will provide potable water to the site, and a septic system has already been approved by
the Board of Public Health. She clarified the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment may have additional regulations which have to be met regarding Air Emission Permits,
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described within Condition of Approval #1.D, as well as a Stormwater Discharge Plan, described
within Condition of Approval#1.F. She indicated the State is requiring a Groundwater Monitoring
Plan, as described within Condition of Approval #1.E, and the permit for drilling operations has
been approved by the COGCC, with a drill depth for the well of 10,500 feet. She clarified each
injection well facility must provide information regarding the specific design of the facility and the
operation requirements,which are required as Conditions of Approval#4.E through#4K,and#5.A.
She indicated the file contains photographs of an existing facility operated by the applicant, the
Department believes the design is adequate, and there are no outstanding concerns with this
proposed operation. Responding to Chair Jerke, Ms. Light confirmed the standards contained
within the Resolution ensure protection of the groundwater and soils on the site.
Mr. Cunningham stated High Plains Disposal operates facilities within several locations and has
not experienced any contamination problems. In response to Commissioner Rademacher,
Commissioner Long confirmed the referral response provided by the Town of Kersey requests that
the applicant provide a plan for weed control. Responding to Chair Jerke, Mr. Cunningham
indicated the parcel was part of a platted PUD; however, the PUD was later vacated, and a
Recorded Exemption split the property, therefore, this property is now known as Lot A of Recorded
Exemption #4519, comprised of approximately 7.5 acres. Further responding to Chair Jerke,
Mr. Cunningham confirmed the applicant is currently in the process of purchasing the property,and
ownership of the property is contingent upon approval of the USR permit. He further stated this
operation will be the first in the State of Colorado for High Plains Disposal, and all of the other
operations are located within the State of Texas. In response to Commissioner Garcia, Mr.
Cunningham confirmed the design depicted within the photographs contained in the file has been
very successful,which utilizes a gravity flow system into a pit. Further responding to Commissioner
Garcia, Mr. Cunningham confirmed there are many different designs which could be utilized for
these operations; however,the company has found that utilizing a manifold design is cumbersome
for the drivers. He further stated the cattle guard design is extremely wide, and the truck backs up
over the concrete which slopes to the base of the flow channel, therefore, there is virtually no
chance for spillage. He stated previous facilities have been designed to receive 25,000 barrels of
water a day and operated 24 hours per day, seven days per week. He clarified the same design
will be utilized at this facility, since it is a very safe design; however, operations will occur at a
reduced rate due to the limited hours of operation, therefore, the facility is essentially overbuilt. He
confirmed the facility is environmentally friendly and is a good design for the truck drivers. In
response to Commissioner Garcia, Mr. Cunningham indicated the concrete area is approximately
20 feet in width on each side from the center of the cattle guard. Responding to Chair Jerke,
Mr. Cunningham confirmed local employees will be hired to staff this facility and an extensive
training program will be utilized to address environmental and safety regulations. He further stated
the site will contain monitoring wells for subsurface spillage, as well as concrete pads and a liner
below the surface.
Brett Payton, Attorney, indicated he represents George Maxey, who owns farm ground to the
northeast of the site. He indicated Mr. Maxey is concerned with the number of trucks which will
access the site on a daily basis, especially since the application materials indicate thirty truck trips
per day; however, the Resolution indicates up to sixty truck trips per day will be allowed. He
indicated if the truck trips are to increase to sixty trips per day, he believes the applicant will have
to provide an application to amend the permit. He stated Mr. Maxey also has concerns regarding
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the width of the road. He indicated the road is currently 60 feet in width, and the Department of
Public Works is requiring that 80 feet of right-of-way be dedicated; however, there are borrow pits
on both sides of County Road 54, within very close proximity to the existing road. He stated
Mr. Maxey has had to help pull cars out of the borrow ditches on numerous occasions, and
Mr. Maxey has valid concerns that semi-trucks will get stuck in the borrow ditches as well.
Mr. Payton indicated the applicant is proposing to haul to the site until 10:00 p.m., and due to the
existing average daily traffic (ADT) count on the road, the Board should require that
acceleration/deceleration lanes be constructed in front of the facility, as has been required through
Use by Special Review(USR)Permits#1614,#1604,and#1661. He indicated,due to the size and
weight of the trucks, there are legitimate concerns regarding the trucks being able to safely
integrate with the traveling traffic, therefore, it makes sense to require the applicant to construct
an acceleration lane.
Mr. Payton expressed his concerns regarding the design of the facility, specifically regarding the
pit which is expected to catch water upon failure of one of the tanks. He indicated it appears the
pit will hold up to 42,000 gallons of water, and is located below the surface; however, the water
table in the surrounding area is approximately five feet in depth. He indicated the placement of the
pit below ground causes him to question how the facility will test to ensure there is no infiltration
into the groundwater supply. He further indicated he does not believe the facility will know an
infiltration has occurred until the groundwater already shows contamination. He stated there are
other injection wells within Weld County which utilize different types of tank storage and do not risk
placing water below the surface. He clarified Mr. Maxey is not opposed to the placement of the
facility; however, he does have valid concerns regarding the contamination of the groundwater,and
he is requesting that the allowed number of truck trips to the facility be clarified for the record.
Gary Ellis, surrounding property owner, indicated he was not made aware of this hearing until
yesterday. He stated it has been indicated that the proposed site is surrounded by vacant lots;
however, he does not believe that irrigated farm ground should be considered as vacant land. He
indicated the trucks hauling to the facility until 10:00 p.m. will affect the surrounding property
owners, and he would rather the trucks haul during overnight hours so that a majority of the traffic
can be avoided. He requested clarification regarding the number of truck trips which will be allowed
on a daily basis,and regarding how the water will be obtained by the LaSalle Fire Protection District
for fire protection purposes. Mr. Ellis indicated the proposed landscaping is expected to be
minimal, since the site is surrounded by agricultural land; however, the area may be developed
within the near future, therefore, the required amount of landscaping on the site should be
expanded. He stated the stormwater runoff will be released from the detention system on the site
to a roadside swale along County Road 54, and he expressed his concerns regarding spillage
flowing into the Latham Ditch or absorbing into the groundwater. He further expressed his
concerns regarding traffic, and indicated he is opposed to the trucks being routed to County Road
47. He estimated that 80 percent of the current traffic within the area is related to the oil and gas
industry. He clarified he farms approximately 1,000 acres, and the additional traffic makes it hard
for him to move his equipment around, as needed. He clarified a truck was involved in an accident
at County Roads 49 and 54 less than one year ago, and there have been numerous wrecks at the
intersection of County Road 47 and 54 as well, including four fatalities within the past two years.
Mr. Ellis urged the Board to deny the application, and indicated the facility should be operated at
a location with less traffic congestion.
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Phyllis Johnson, surrounding property owner, indicated she has lived in the area for over 52 years.
She confirmed she previously applied for a PUD on her property; however, the housing market
crashed, and the funds were not available to finish the project. She further clarified she sold the
parcel of land to the bank, retaining the balance of the property she currently owns, which is
approximately 57 acres. She stated if she still owned the property, she would not have sold it to
this company for the placement of the proposed facility. She indicated she understands the need
for these types of facilities; however,this location is too close to several surrounding municipalities.
She further indicated a similar facility exists on County Roads 53 and 46,and the traffic in that area
is terrible. Ms. Johnson stated County Road 54 is utilized by many residents in the area to
commute from the Town of Kersey to the City of Greeley, the intersection of County Roads 54 and
49 is not properly aligned, and a fatal accident has occurred at that intersection in the past. She
indicated she is pleased that the traffic will be re-routed to other roads; however, traffic on County
Road 43 will be following an irrigation ditch, which is not a safe plan. She clarified the South Platte
River is less than two miles north of the proposed facility, and she expressed her concerns
regarding injecting water 9,500 feet into the ground. She further expressed her concerns regarding
the local irrigation wells being contaminated by the salt water, especially since the water table is
very high in the surrounding area. She indicated she believes the value of her properly will drop
dramatically if the proposed facility is approved, and she confirmed she is interested in developing
and/or selling some of her property in the future. She stated people moving to the area will not
want to live next to the proposed facility, and she confirmed all of the current long-time property
owners will want to sell to avoid the negative impacts. She questioned whether the applicant has
conducted a thorough geological study, expressed her concerns regarding noise and air pollution,
and requested that the Board deny the application.
Mr. Ellis stated he has heard that CDOT is planning to eliminate the ability to complete a left-hand
turn at the intersection of County Road 47 and U.S. Highway 34,therefore, the haul route will have
to be modified for this intersection if the plan comes to fruition. He further stated it does not make
sense to add additional traffic in the surrounding area when access is going to be restricted within
the near future. There being no further testimony, the Chair closed the public input portion of the
hearing.
Mr. Cunningham clarified the geologic risk to the groundwater is virtually zero, since the entire
length of the well is encased within cement. He further stated the well will be inspected by the
COGCC, and groundwater monitoring wells will also be constructed.
Brad Curtis, Lamp Rynearson and Associates, Inc., represented the applicant and clarified the
facility will be allowed to have 30 truck trips to the facility, and 30 truck trips from the facility, on a
daily basis, for a total of 60 truck trips per day over a period of fifteen hours. He further clarified
the arrival times of the trucks will be interspersed throughout the day, and traffic will be coming
from all different directions, as described within the specified haul route. He indicated the facility
receives the salt water(waste water) product from drilling operations throughout the County, and
the water is re-injected into the formations which naturally contain saltwater. He further indicated
there are several similar facilities already operating within Weld County, and a demand for an
additional facility does exist within the area. He clarified the storage containers utilized within oil
and gas operations typically hold 90 percent salt water, and only ten percent oil. He stated the
proposed facility is located adjacent to an oil well,as well as the railroad. He indicated the property
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was previously part of a PUD proposal for a five-lot development; however, the PUD application
was vacated,and a Recorded Exemption divided the property. Mr.Curtis confirmed the water table
in the surrounding area is very shallow; however, Terracon Consultants have completed an in-
depth study with five borings, and the water table was not found to be more shallow than seven
feet, and in most cases was found at a depth of fourteen feet. He indicated the pit has been
designed with a liner made of concrete and the monitoring wells will provide notification of any
contaminants.
Mr. Curtis stated an additional 20 feet of right-of-way will be reserved on County Road 54, and the
facility will only be allowed to accept 30 trucks over a 15-hour period. He indicated the access will
be constructed with a 60-foot radius to accommodate the turning truck traffic, and he confirmed
trucks will not be staged along the County Road. He clarified at the time of final buildout of County
Road 54, the facility will redesign the access radius to accommodate the additional right-of-way.
He stated a traffic study has been completed, at the request of the Department of Public Works,
which included study of several of the surrounding intersections, and CDOT is aware of the
potential adjustments to intersections. He reiterated the trucks will be traveling from various
directions,and the various haul routes give flexibility to the trucks as they disperse from the facility.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Curtis indicated the applicant initially had concerns
with the proposed haul route; however, the traffic study has provided a thorough understanding of
all of the intersections within a three-mile radius. He further indicated the applicant has worked to
mitigate the concerns expressed by the Town of Kersey, and the berming on the site will
accommodate the storm drainage concerns. Further responding to Commissioner Rademacher,
Mr. Curtis indicated the facility will meet the noise standards described within the Development
Standards. He clarified the pumping operations do not make excessive noise, since the wells are
enclosed and do not contain a cranking noise from generators.
In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Dunker confirmed another injection facility located at the
intersection of County Road 39 and 28 was required to provide an acceleration lane; however, this
facility is not required to provide any additional lanes. Chair Jerke indicated he believes the traffic
count at the other facility was comparable to the traffic count at this proposed facility, and he would
like to discuss the potential for requiring additional lanes at this facility. In response to Chair Jerke,
Mr. Curtis indicated the proposed facility is located between two existing facilities, therefore, many
of the delivery trucks are already utilizing County Roads and this facility will not be creating
additional truck traffic. Chair Jerke indicated County Road 54 has been considered as a"farm-to-
market" road for a very long time, and the addition of trucks on the road will slow down the overall
traffic. He further indicated the Board is mandated to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the
residents of the County, and he believes additional improvements are necessary to accommodate
safety concerns. Mr. Cunningham confirmed the company is willing to do any improvements which
will create a safer facility; however, he does not have additional detail of the traffic patterns in the
area. He indicated if a growing need becomes apparent due to a flourishing business, he is willing
to address additional improvements at that time. He reiterated the company is not opposed to
providing improvements which will increase the safety of the surrounding property owners. Chair
Jerke indicated other similar facilities have provided different types of off-site improvements,
including appropriate turn lanes. Mr. Cunningham stated as required by the Development
Standards, a Road Maintenance Agreement will be completed, and when improvements are
completed adjacent to the facility, the company will provide the proportional share of the costs. In
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response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Dunker stated the intersection of County Roads 54
and 47 is not a four-way stop, and he confirmed County Road 54 is the through road. Mr. Curtis
indicated,due to the proximity of both County Roads 47 and 49, an acceleration lane will be difficult
to place, since he anticipates that most of the traffic traveling to the facility will be eastbound,
turning right into the facility. He requested that the Board consider the placement of a deceleration
lane instead, since there is not expected to be very many trucks traveling west and turning left into
the facility. He confirmed as County Road 54 is widened,additional traffic studies will be completed
at that time, and new factors may warrant additional improvements within the road.
Commissioner Garcia indicated County Road 54 eventually becomes 37th Street through the City
of Evans, and the road experiences a large amount of traffic at speeds of 55 miles per hour and
above. He indicated he supports the requirement to construct an acceleration/deceleration lane
in front the facility. Commissioner Long concurred with Commissioner Garcia, and indicated the
need to construct the additional lane will be warranted within the very near future, and it makes
sense to require safety measures to be completed before operations begin to occur. Chair Jerke
concurred with Commissioner Long.
Chair Jerke indicated it seems to be the desire of the Board to require the applicant to install an
acceleration/deceleration lane, as a Condition of Approval, and to give the Department of Public
Works the latitude to work with the applicant. Mr. Dunker proposed the following language be
added as a Condition of Approval: "The applicant shall install an eastbound deceleration lane and
westbound acceleration lane, in accordance with CDOT guidelines." Chair Jerke indicated he
would like the lane to be built in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public
Works, not the guidelines of CDOT, and Commissioner Rademacher concurred. Mr. Dunker
indicated the added language shall state: "The applicant shall install an eastbound deceleration
lane and westbound acceleration lane, in accordance with the requirements of the Department of
Public Works"and the Board concurred with the proposed language. In response to Mr. Gathman,
Chair Jerke indicated the construction of the lane does not have to be completed before the plat
is recorded; however, the lane must be constructed prior to operation or the release of the
Certificate of Occupancy. (Clerk's Note: Following the hearing, Mr. Gathman indicated the
language maybe added as Condition of Approval#6.A, under the heading of"Prior to Release of
the Certificate of Occupancy.') Mr. Gathman indicated Condition of Approval#1.H will need to be
modified to include On-Site and Off-Site Road Maintenance Agreements,and the Board concurred.
In response to Commissioner Rademacher,ChairJerke indicated the applicant's proportional share
of the costs for improvements included in Condition of Approval #1.1 will be very small, since the
traffic generated by the facility is only 30 round-trips per day. Responding to Chair Jerke,
Mr. Dunker confirmed the Resolution states the facility is allowed up to 60 truck trips per day,which
equates to 30 round-trips per day. In response to Commissioner Rademacher, Mr. Gathman
confirmed the previous PUD application was vacated in February, 2007. Responding to
Commissioner Garcia, Ms. Light indicated Condition of Approval #4.F indicates that the applicant
shall provide a detailed design of the concrete unloading pad, which will be reviewed by staff.
In response to Chair Jerke, Mr. Cunningham indicated he has reviewed, and concurs with, the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as modified.
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Mr. Gathman questioned whether the Board desires a separate Development Standard within the
Resolution, limiting the truck traffic to 30 round-trips per day. He read Development Standard#28
into the record,which states,"Should the amount of truck trips exceed the amount of sixty(60)trips
per day (as stipulated in the Traffic Study from Lamp, Rynearson and Associates, Inc., dated
September 8, 2008), the applicant/owner shall provide evidence of an approved access permit from
the Colorado Department of Transportation." Chair Jerke indicated the concerns have been
mitigated with the requirement of the acceleration/deceleration lane,and he does not believe CDOT
will have jurisdiction on this section of roadway. Mr. Gathman clarified the language was placed
within the Resolution at the request of CDOT. In response to Chair Jerke, the Board concurred
with the deletion of Development Standard #28, and Mr. Cunningham also concurred.
Commissioner Rademacher moved to approve the request of High Plains Disposal, Inc.,for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1665 for an Oil and Gas Support
Facility (Class II - Oilfield Waste Disposal Facility) 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. His motion included the addition
of Condition of Approval#6.A, to state, "The applicant shall install an eastbound deceleration lane
and westbound acceleration lane, in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Public
Works", under the heading of "Prior to the Release of the Certificate of Occupancy'; the
modification of Condition of Approval #1.H to include both On-Site (Private) and Off-Site (Public)
Road Maintenance Agreements; and the deletion of Development Standard#28,with the required
re-numeration. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Garcia.
Chair Jerke stated he is in favor of the application, since the oil and gas industry is a very vital part
of the overall economics of Weld County. He indicated he understands that many neighbors prefer
to not have any oil and gas operations within close proximity of their residences; however, the
Board has worked to mitigate the concerns at this facility. Commissioner Garcia indicated the
requirement to install an acceleration/deceleration lane is a fair mitigation measure for the traffic
within the area, and he believes the plans to be submitted, and reviewed by the Department of
Public Health and Environment, will be adequate to address the environmental concerns.
Commissioner Rademacher indicated he had initial concerns regarding compatibility; however, he
believes the concerns will be mitigated through the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards. He confirmed the injection wells will not affect the groundwater,and the traffic concerns
have been mitigated through the requirement of an additional lane. He further stated the LaSalle
Fire Protection District will have to transport water to the site in the case of an emergency, and he
does not believe fire protection is a big issue. He confirmed many area residents do not want to
be a neighbor to oil and gas operations; however, the disposal facilities are necessary to the
industry. There being no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously, and the hearing was
completed at 12:00 p.m.
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This Certification was approved on the 3rd day of November, 2008.
APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Case USR#1665 - HIGH PLAINS DISPOSAL, INC.
Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Description
A. Planning Staff Inventory of Items Submitted
B. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
C. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes 10/07/2008)
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F. Public Works Staff Surrounding Area Map
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