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THE 114.000 VOLT ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE CORRIDOR SMALL KILLOY THE ROUTE ., . 411111 I �\\JT=1��,\� �' \ i I.A \! . ))) �///I'f�� '/wtfJ�/�� i � IDENTIFIED AS ALTERNATE ROUTE 13 IN THE REPORT ENTITLED N_UDSON SUBSTATION r Y , \\\ Ni \' ..110.;:l �1�B��—NAIL_ TO COORS COAL N ...L ) T SELECYtal!Yf3Y. I ``` ```� y�•�, MI E-?J SIGN ENE AND SUBSTATION SI Y�.-111W � i '�S �� It , `� � 7 �, 11.5,Wirt? �It 't1'■� JULY. 1980. A COPY OF SAID REPORT IS ON FILE IN THE OFFICES OF THE DEPARTMENT Y/ t•• OPAlt \\ , I ` ' ! 8,! ��- jII�� OF PLANNING SERVi CE9 AND THE CLERK TO THE HOARD -' �play c. \ a t ` rI j ;.�J r "� 1r'I'RI}1, /. A a [. LOCATE T PRACTICABLE.WALINE DRAINAGE AND RANGE LANDS SMALL BE UTILIZED TO �! i . �t, , '�� , �� `� � � ONLYTWNENENORPRACTICABLELALTERNATIVEREXISTS.IHLE LANDS SHOULD BE IMPACTED [�i � '7 / t J7 I \ ��'I.{%\� ~ 1 `J1�y�/�� III ' ] TXE::::::"UNCT:RE:::::::::: IVfOUAI9TRUCTUPE9SMALL:CO COORDINATEDb[TxTHCENDIVE➢uALIS RI. 8� 1. \\ ' \-ti.!TY'J ��1.'/• %/��/� � �� A �� LAMD RIABAR AS.ANDDR EAS COORDINAION 14 NEEDED IN CULTIVATE➢AREA4. / 7' `�� 1``� III///�� LpoTEKTIALAND PATIAREAS• NTI APAND IMMEDIATLY ADJACENT TO NECULTIVATE'�'� i T A �� M Q) -r�}F� ` 4. THE NT MAFILE FOR AN UNDERORUUMD AD UTILITY EASEMENT FERMIT WITH A �: \`J �O J ,�` � � � �I� �/i11 TEE ACROSS OINTYTRIGH RIGHT-OF-WA', CONSTRUCTION FOR ANY LIMES t.-rill f �\_ �- /n�A��i r/ cj .rr�� 8E1N8 LOCATED IN OR ACROSS COUNTY RIGHT-OF-MAY A(\M •_ 1 .��''�L44 `1 I��-raw.._ 11.9 f'_21,.:=I�=_. _ • '�j�SL�. '�� , 4�'��` t�ir�bA.-�In � ✓^ e r - �� r S. NO STRUCTURES SHALL BE PLACED IN COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY UNLESS APpPOVED BY tNE \\5 (`! N. A' _'-' • GELD COUNTY EMBI AEER RNB DEPARTMENT. �� \ � � .'1 IS �� O. WNT STRUCTURES PLACED ON SECTION LIMES.THAT ARE DESIGNATED COUNTY ROADD. C ,J1� WHETHER ROAD IS NOW IN USE DR NOT.SMALL BE MOVED BY THE OWNER OF SAID V ,{ 1 f 16: S:i�■-■ `_�_�■MJG STRUCTURES AT THEIR EXPENSE.SHOULD A COUNTY ROAD BE DEEMED NECESSARY OM all � � N� �' H•4A..C� , � ` ■.--■:fiAi•�� Y� SAID SECTION LINE. _N kVA �� ,• .L.�� VIII\ .��,: �-� - 1 1 `C� ` i��•' 1"'` �.:�� I , �, ' I] I ��'�` ,r--� ►`T V T. PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO SHALL COMPLY WITH 1H PROVIMII OF TH6 BOARD � �ll (y 1 ��al P OF COUNTY CONM 18810NRHEA RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 2T. 9T2 ENTtTLEO"REGULATIMS �fil1El , ,/- A I eN I �� .A,J 1;flapp t ': I O l IMSTALLATION9 or OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES ALN0S4 COUNTY ROADS^. �1� ,�\� a,•/�i 401(.. .___ /F Y, \ { _ �J 'TT� �� Ij HEREBY SERVICE COMPANY or COLORADO STANDARDS THIS SPECIAL HER PERMIT ��■■..11yj��)11}Tr(��/r�I!;l odl EFT A-` `,a,7J�:.1� 4 I ` T DOES HEREBY SAGREEERvI TO THE DEVELOPKENT COLOR STAwITHIN A9 DESCRIBED HEREON Txls ��%A�'�IID- . � ....41r �.• \V � �,'4"'�A\ •rt<lS\�I1 � SEVENTEENTH l� ,I i�x�R ! 1 '/� �; `;, lc 1 ��1`��1 �� .�__ , ��'\r,�+r. �� I DAY(IF NOVEMBER .1900 _ - - �,,, �� '�j� 11111 r /�T�`ti.GI�\ V\\ �l\, ► ATTEST, _�l■CCC /- 'I 0 , y�,.0 �: _M^�'} •1 - 1 B !P' Q 1 ; S E T l 01 '`,1 '7:17 4,-. \ .',1.Y \( Z �P� .�7 / O . L\ SF ri T C t - /� ` �\\\�� VICE PRESIDENT •' SCALE l'.4300', (...,, - ELECTRIC ENGINEERING AND PLANNING InSTUDY AREA EXISTING 115,000 VOLT LINE -•-•-'- EXISTING 230,000 VOLT LINE ---- PROPOSED 115,000 VOLT LINE OFFICAIL DEVELOPMENT PLAN PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO HUDSON SUB.- COORS COAL MINE 115,000 VOLT ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LIFE AND . 115,000 VOLT -13,000 VOLT ELECTRIC SUBSTATION THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE WELD COUNTY PLANM INS COMMISION HAS CERTIFIED AND ` THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.WELD COUNTY.COLORADO• •A Ti F1iA..v7'ZIAOYAlILrJ DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.WELD COUNTY.COLORADO FOR'MEIN DOES HEREBY CONFIRM AND ADOPT THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS SHOWN r "I .UNT CLERK lard) • CONFIRMATION.APPROVAL AND ADOPTION THIS SPECIAL USE PERMIT AS GROWN AND DESCRIlER HEREON I,v / AND DESCRIBED HEREON THIS HT OF 1980 TV ant �'/' THIS DAY OF 19 ' 'r/Ih` -" DATE. 2 �� c� CHAIRMAN /""""7� \‘." 1_• \1 COUNTY RECORDER CHAIRMAN HARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS M HELD COUNTY PLANNING COMM ESH \•;d^ ` C P 939, • ,a «oars -- 1819311 3-2 BITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN TOPOGRAPHICAL & BOUNDARY SURVEY SJ 2xv 01ST - 13 2RY 01ST LOCATION PLAN I \ / � �/`\ t` x206409'\ I / I \ ` 13.ZRV GIST. I /208.0 N 09.1!!]E 13G 00 \- ..., nt 'N J - I 1 \ 1 /\ ER '' HOUSE N 1/:GOPHER. \ f' .//// 12' SEC 36.T.3N. 6:V. I F N \ \ 955 116' �I _ f SECTION]6 1,, I -TlCOORS J 50r69l �� - / JSB'� COORS COAL MINE I \ \ 1=0-.H H 1 .. SOUTH BOUND,RY LINE B5-1,-. I \\ \ _ ' ' / ,/ es •P.5 Co I \ / SUBSTATION SITE3. I 3 c t. T I20'• 1 \� /' — 60•• I. .. 10 I -_x.65-�/1 IJ4-- II UNDE : ( (/ CA9 IDmL D SW CORNER 1• I , SE[.36.T.JX r R S:N '`�_ :BS13 / /1 \ 35" 1 6R 2 1 -- / \ t•Ie 68' 6B' \ I ' `�R59�/ \ G I — 136' p+ \I \ 9 LLLL D ' \ ,....„....2...... 115AV TO fR ...„„ ,,„ \\____±e60 __-,.'----- _---------- HUDSON SUB --la _ a615 W 13600 _� .861 \ NOTES: \ LEGATYPICAL FENCE SECTION TOWNSHIP OE PAR EL N /� C PARCEL OR LAND LOCATED IN THE C , SECTION 36, TOWNSHIP 3 NORTH,RANGE °.TEST OF THE WOGTH,B PRINCIPAL PERMIAN,COUNTY OF WELD,STATE of COLORADO,BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED A9 FOLLOWS CONNENCUNO AT A POINT WHENCE THE w114 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 36 BEARS N 61.06'29 W 20640 FEET,THENCE N 139•:5 3T"E 13600 FEET TO A PO'NT,THENCE 4 0.3106E 3• TO OUTSIDE OF LINE 18693 FEET TO A POINT,THENCE 5 GS..IS W 13600 FEET I TO A POINT,THENCE N O•JI OT W IBS 9O FCC) TO THE POINT TYPICAL 115113kV SUBSTATION PLAN 'DF B6INNIN6 PROPERTY LIME CONTAINS DO ACRES WORE OR LESS SUBSTATION SIDE CERTIFICAT 7 rr LEGEND OF BURVE l / 115x"TRANSMISSION THAT iNl- C POLE DEAD END Vr ��--� PROPERTY LINE 1 HEREBY CERTIFY T SUR VEA'DN SURvEy_ WIDER MY CERTIFIS THA 4x0 THE PLAT \._J STRAND BARBED THEREOF•SUPERVISION REPRESENT; SURVFT WIFE OUTRIGGER EXISTING CONTOURS AND THAT THE SAME•E CORRECT T THE BEST EXTENSION OP MY KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEFN -C 0- [UNDERGROUND GAS LINE lial DISTRIBUTION IIIM ��— 616,62...‘31.;1466.e- 1311V POLE STRO END 113AV DATE REGISTERCO LAND SURVEYOR li3AY x.sE OAKO >: JI NUNBCR 2219 13NV RECLOSURE STRUCTURE SNITCH OUM DISTRIBUTION STRUCTURE �I I dA 6T 9 STRUCTURE 113-13x" ♦i s / TRAMSF L u� 1 W1 2275 23' e n N. 1Lr "co �`/'ANY/IN(/H F//.w VN•Vv�v//R�A .1,r.r,..V l.lnTvnr vm�\V,,,,,wtwnV",tTOU A AAv/nVV, e noI.. l =ALE: 1~o 200 il L. _ 41-`9,7 ieaosi 3-5 TYPICAL RIGHT -OF- WAY - TYPICAL VERTICAL CORNER DEAD - END STRUCTURE TYPICAL TANGENT STRUCTURE i,---- f -- STATIC WIRE-._7 . 1L I I TANGENT zl I I NSULATOR -� CONDUCTOR yt\ SECTION LINES i RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE ' i 60' -80' 60'-80' - -J - -- • / I ANGLE \I 75' RIGHT-OF-WAY ,....____37 5. - 37 5' 75' RIGHT-OF-WAY TYPICAL H-FRAME TANGENT DOUBLE CIRCUIT STRUCTURE STATIC WIRE/ \ TYPICAL PROFILE r INSULATOR STATIC WIRE ANGLE DETAIL CONDUCTOR�� / CONDUCTOR 37 5' 375' /\ T 30' MINIMUM CLEARANCE ..�.-.Alm, rl r 600'-775' -I 600'-77C' 1 75' I I / GUY WIRES PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO • - • 1 TYPICAL PLOT PLAN -- -- -- HUDSON SUB. - COORS COAL MINE WOODEN H-FRAME VERTICAL CORNER 37 5' 37 5' STRUCTURES DEAD-END STRUCTURE 75' RIGHT-OF-WAY 9 RESOLUTION RE: APPROVAL OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR TRANSMISSION LINE AND SUBSTATION FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO, P. O. BOX 840 , DENVER, COLORADO 80201 WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado held a public hearing on the 17th day of September, 1980 at the hour of 2 : 00 o' clock p.m. in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners for the purpose of hearing the application of Public Service Company of Colorado, P. O. Box 840 , Denver, Colorado 80201, for a Special Use Permit for transmission line and substation, and WHEREAS, Public Service Company of Colorado has present five alternate routes which are identified as Alternate Route #1; Alternate Route #2 ; Alternate Route #3 ; Alternate Route #3 A; and Alternate Route #3 B. The description of land within which the possible routes could pass is described as follows : Sections 1 through 20 , Township 2 North, Range 64 West Sections 25 , 26 and 31 through 36 , Town- ship 3 North, Range 64 West Sections 1, 2 , 11 through 15 and 22 through 27, Township 2 North, Range 65 West Sections 35 and 36 , Township 3 North, Range 65 West WHEREAS, the petitioner was present and recommended that the Board of County Commissioners approve Alternate Route #3 , and WHEREAS , evidence was presented in support of the granting of the Special Use Permit for transmission line and substation and opposition was presented concerning said Special Use Permit, and WHEREAS, Section 3 . 3 (E) (2) of the Weld County Zoning Resolu- tion authorizes such a use in an Agricultural District upon appro- val by the Board of County Commissioners, and 3337:J' r WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado heard all of the testimony and statements of those pre- sent, has studied the request of the petitioner and the recom- mendations of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter, and having been fully informed, is satisfied that the request for a Special Use Permit for a transmission line and substation using Alternate Route #3 conforms to the purposes of Section 3 . 3 (E) (2) of the Weld County Zoning Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Com- missioners of Weld County, Colorado that the application of Pub- lic Service Company of Colorado for a Special Use Permit for a transmission line and substation using Alternate Route #3 be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following: 1. The Development Standards contained in the Special Use Permit 2 . The route location will be submitted on a 24" x 36" mylar. The document shall also include certification to be completed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and a Certificate of Responsibility to be completed by the applicant. The standards and limitations approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall be affixed to the document. Upon completion of the document and signatures, the document shall be filed with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant shall locate substations and control ponds beyond the 500-year floodplain, which is estimated to be approximately 1,200 feet each side of the channel at section line 24-25, Township 2 North, Range 65 West. 4 . A deflection pole may be placed by the appli- cant in front of any tower poles near the channel. These poles will protect the towers from debris and flood forces in times during flooding. The deflection pole should be approxi- mately 10 feet in front of the town and 8 feet in height. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado that the reasons for approval contained in the Weld County Planning Commission recommendations dated September 2, 1980 be, and hereby are, adopted as the findings of fact of the Board of County Commissioners in this matter. The above and foregoing Resolution was , on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 17th day of September, A.D. , 1980 . BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: I WELD COUNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk and Recorder f: //t 1 "J (Aye) and- -C-lrk to the Board C. W. Kirby, Chairman BYE ,d k..-, / .�,4 (Aye) Deputy County Jerk Leonard L. Roe, Pro-Tem 1 , �PPROV AS TO FORM: (ABSENT) \vim Norman Carlson C- County Attorney (Aye) Dunba /',1 - ve) J ne K. S einmark DATE PRESENTED: SEPTEMBER 22, 1980 A public hearing was conducted on September 17 , 1980 at 2: 00 P .M. , with the following present: BILL KIRBY CHAIRMAN LEONARD ROE - COMMISSIONER NORMAN CARLSON COMMISSIONER EXCUSED LYDIA DUNBAR COMMISSIONER JUNE STEINMARK COMMISSIONER • Also present: . ACTING CLERK TO THE BOARD, . KEITHA WHITE ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNEY,' R. RUSSELL ANSON PLANNING DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE, TOM HONN • The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated August 11, 1980 and duly published August 14 & September 4 , 1980 in the Johnstown Breeze a public hearing was -held on the request of PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT, TRANSMISSION LINE AND SUBSTATION. Mr. Anson made the record. Mr. Honn read the Planning Commission' s recommendation. The Planning Commission has recommended alternate route 43, Publ.ic Service Company' s preferred route. Their recommendation for approval contains four conditions including the development standards . The following persons were there representing the applicant. Mike Geile, General Manager of Home Light & Power Dave •Howard, Supervisor of Land Use for Public Service Co. Wayne Von Feldt, Transmission design Engineer for this project Each of the above gentlemen elaborated on various parts of the request. Mr. Von Feldt questioned item #4 of the Planning Commission' s recommendation, regarding the deflection pole in front of the towers for flood protection. In Mr. Von Feldt' s opinion this would only cause addition dammage to the land, inconvenience and problems for the landowners. There were several area residents present, some of whom testifyed against this request or asked questions regarding same. Following the testimony and discussion Commissioner Steinmark made a motion to accept the Planning Commission' s recommendation, conditions and development standards for alternate #3. Commissioner Dunbar seconded the motion. Discussion was held regarding item #4, deflection poles. Mr. Honn suggested the word "shall" be changed to "may" . This would allow Public Service Company and the individual landowner to determine whether the deflection poles would be installed in the floodplain area. . Commissioner Steinmark amended her motion to include this change. Commissioner Dunbar concured with the amendment. The vote was taken ' and the motion carried unanimously. r CHAIRMAN BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS • ._ - ATTEST: ;' f'r :L••-,f ; d- Yi•,i�"� • r WELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD • • / • Duty County lerk DO ET # 80-55 TAPE u 80-64 & 65 • LHR 2045 AT ENDANCE RECORD APPLICANT : PUBLIC SERVICE COri__ L OF COLORADO TIME : 2:01 M. DOCKET4/80-55 DATE : SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 REQUEST : SUP - TRANSMISSION LINE & SUBSTATION NAME ADDRESS l v5"/0 / .," ..-' I /may/ l� ,. 41G Ir // I It ,, /l 64)1Q<" 11/ -- • , , ,, ,‘ , , , t , ‘ 1 I lie J'Aiu„Axi, cadid, co, )7L-QA, (,), ,(5'O1'0/ soz‘, ,at-6----, ,--I /,‘,„„0 _.-._-' t„,/,,,..4,,,___ , c4-6„:3 A E 3etii,k -crk. ir,2,,� - J„,,,a) x ) ate-. c;-?5-5,76 alt, , am)/g• -G'6. 277 --, ,' 1, 1 ;,1g_ I /• >, ,,_> 7b 4, , coq C6,- 1-,-,-,----0---, 3,2a C .e47.,/,), lam//_...7„...z,,,, r) ell,QI.3-R,cif iL c; , //8' 2-z e-k. c ,¢1 A4'., 21:,4d YI-4---/222 //8' Z V P. i 11 A Q Zc 7 .'W. �-e , cam. � 7/a /≥ J/�ll/LGGL'zc�, �i .4 6)7 Ce% . 1 d- 3-// .7/',Iv, ee . 87/J7 / W3., ,, /y'r/ry y,--(4A.e• z ,_�-/4.- - 9 g 9 y- 'GT-u. /_T'y ,V� ! ' -c -c �-/; S�faL• 4 / I r I r L L__ _______ ____ i I BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Date September 2, 1980 Case No. SUPT 439:80:29 APPLICATION OF Public Service Company of Colorado ADDRESS P. 0. Box 840, Denver, CO 80201 Moved by Bob Ehrlich 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 appli- ;;0'ih cation for site approval of115,000 volt elec . trans. line covering , ,, Z ', ,\ the following described property in Weld County, Colorado, to-wi�tz,;..,,��,. i o • � -) W� (see attached) f, / cod /mac w/Development Standards \.- be recommended (favorably)kOOK§O§D4M to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: The Planning Commission recommends that the corridor for the construction of the 115,000 volt electric transmission line follow Alternate Route #3. This route is the corridor preferred by the applicant. The Planning Commission concurs with the conclusions reached by the applicant as identified in the report entitled, Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine Transmission Line and Substation Site Selection Study, July 1980. This report examines the five different alternative routes in detail setting forth the reasons why Alternative route ,',`3 is preferred by the applicant. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that this route corridor will : a. Have the least impact on agricultural operations ; b. Keep visual impacts to a minimum; and c. Meet the intent of the proposed Weld County Utility Plan. The applicant has indicated that the construction of the transmission system will be accomplished in the most economical manner which will be consistent with the Company' s responsibilities to keep energy costs to a minimum, while at the same time considering the overall environmental effects of its transmission systems . Motion seconded by Wilbur Wafel Vote: For Passage_ Jerry Kiefer _ _Against Passage Don Billings Bob Ehrlich Wilbur Wafel Chuck Carlson The Chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for further proceedings. CERTIFICATION OF COPY I, Dianne J. Reed , P-, 04ing Secretary of the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify thil i,ho above and foregoing Resolution is a true copy of the Resolution of the P1 inning Commission of Weld County, Color- ado, adopted on September 2 , 1980 and recorded in Book No. VII of the proceedings of t6he sa i ri irl cull h i r;n Cor rni i „ ion. l i ! Ili' 3rd _ 0Y of September- . - , 19 80 • , 61 ,.- ) r ;J`, y,'f f �') rl r f / Planning Commission RecommE tion SUP-439:80:29 Public Service Company of Colorado Page 2 RESPONSES FROM THE VARIOUS REFERRAL ENTITIES HAVE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING: 1 . The Colorado Geological Survey has set forth no objections to the request provided the potential constraints identified in its letter dated August 19, 1980, are investigated by qualified personnel and the necessary mitigating measures adopted. Furthermore, it's recommended that the transmission tower foundations be properly designed. 2. The Division of Wildlife has indicated the preferred route would be best primarily because it follows an already established easement and, therefore, will require only a small amount of land to be dedicated for utilities . The Division of Wildlife recommended that any disturbed areas be reseeded with native species of grass, with the exceptions of the immediate pole placement sites. In this area it would defer to the experience of the Utility Company to use a method that will control erosion as the area is highly susceptible to all types of erosion. 3. The Brighton Soil Conservation District has set forth no objections to the request provided the recommendations contained in its letter of August 25, 1980 are followed. 4. The Weld County Engineering Department has set forth no objections to the request provided the applicant complies with the conditions as outlined in its memorandum dated August 20, 1980. These items are addressed in the attached Development Standards. The Planning Commission' s recommendation for approval is conditional upon: 1. The attached Devleopment Standards being approved for the request. 2. Subsequent to the Board of County Commissioners route approval , the route location will be submitted on a 24" x 36" mylar. The document shall also include certification to be completed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and a Certicate of Responsibility to be completed by the applicant. The standards and limitations approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall be affixed to the document. Upon completion of the document and signatures, the document shall be filed with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant shall locate substations and control ponds beyond the 500-year floodplain, which is estimated to be approximately 1,200' each side of the channel at section line 24-25, (T2N, R65W) . 4. A deflection pole shall be placed by the applicant in front of any tower poles near the channel . These poles will protect the towers from debris and flood forces in times during flooding. The deflection pole should be approximately 10 feet in front of the tower and 8 feet in height. Items 3 and 4 were recommended by the Colorado Water Conservation Board in its letter dated August 26, 1980. CAC/dr DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO SUP-439:80:29 1. The 115,000 volt electric transmission line corridor shall follow the route identified as Alternate Route #3 in the report entitled Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine - Transmission Line and Substation Site Selection Study, July, 1980. A copy of said report is on file in the offices of the Department of Planning Services and the Clerk to the Board. 2. Wherever practicable, waste, drainage and range lands shall be utilized to locate the transmission line structures. Arable lands should be impacted only when no practicable alternative exists. 3. The location for individual structures shall be coordinated with the individual landowners. Particular attention and coordination is needed in cultivated areas, potential irrigable areas, and areas immediately adjacent to residences. 4. The applicant shall file for an Underground and Utility Easement Permit with the Weld County Engineering Department prior to construction for any lines being located in or across County right-of-way. 5. No structures shall be placed in County right-of-way unless approved by the Weld County Engineering Department. 6. Any structures placed on section lines, that are designated County Roads, whether road is now in use or not, shall be moved by the owner of said structures at their expense, should a County Road be deemed necessary on said section line. 7. Public Service Company of Colorado shall comply with the provisions of the Board of County Commissioner's resolution dated December 27, 1972 entitled "Regulating Installations of Overhead Utility Lines Across County Roads". CC:rg 8/28/80 F. -=-- : E . 7_: :-7•7.:E S'- - c____ 2 - , _• - - - Range E_ West t_ a :3.1717_ just _.cr=: - of Section _2, Township 2 North, Range Was:; parallel with and adjacent to said South line across said Section 12 and Section 7, Township 2 North, Range EL West to a point just west of the East line of said Section 7; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to said Fast line to ei mint just south th= e}:.St_. o :} l is Service Cc _ny - - h= th noc c_S..r_ ', __ ___e with and adjacent to said right-of-way across :_7e-bons 5, 9, 10 and 11, .cw s,1O 2 North, Range �. W_'J- _0 a ._ st +.c J_ of the East line of said Section 11; tie^,e n '- __ _y, _- ___el with and adjacent no the East line of Se.ctins i . and 2, Township 2 North, Range 64 West and a portion of Section 35, Township 3 North, Range 64 West where the line will connect with the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. E J -_� SUP-439:80:29 ;;,1,!E: Public Service Company of Colorado EQLE ST: 115,000 volt electric transmission line LEGAL DESCRIPTION : Part of townships 2 and 3 North, Ranges 64 and 65 West LOCATION: 21/2 miles north of Hudson to 5 miles north of Keenesburg THE DEPA_RT;'ENT OF PLANNING SERVICES STATF AT F RECO = T)S THAT XPaRft the corridor for construction of the 115,000 volt electric transmission line follow Alternate Route #3. This route is the corridor preferred by the applicant. The Department of Planning Services Staff concurs with the conclusions reached by the applicant as identified in the report entitled, Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine Transmission Line and Substation Site Selection Study, July 1980. This report examines the five different alternative routes in detail setting forth the reasons why Alter- ` nate Route #3 is preferred by the applicant. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services Staff that this route corridor will: a. Have the least impact on agricultural operations; b. Keep .visual impacts to a minimum; and c. Meet the intent of the proposed Weld County Utility Plan. The applicant has indicated that the construction of the transmission system will be accomplished in the most economical manner which will be consistent with the Company's responsibilities to keep energy costs to a minimum, while at the same time considering the overall environmental effects of its transmission systems. RESPONSES FROM THE VARIOUS REFERRAL ENTITIES HAVE INDICATED THE FOLLOWING: 1. The Colorado Geological Survey has set forth no objections to the request provided the potential constraints identified in its letter dated August 19, 1980, are investigated by qualified personnel and the necessary mitigating measures adopted. Furthermore, it recommended that the transmission tower foundations be properly designed. 2. The Division of Wildlife has indicated the preferred route would be best primarily because it follows an already established easement and, therefore, will require only a small amount of land to be dedicated for utilities. The Division of Wildlife recommended that any distrubed areas be reseeded with native species of grass, with the exceptions of the immediate pole placement sites. In this area it would defer to the experience of the Utility Com- pany to use a method that will control erosion as the area is highly sus- ceptible to all types of erosion. 3. The Brighton Soil Conservation District has set forth no objections to the request provided the recommendations contained in its letter of August 25, 1980 are followed. 4. The Weld County Engineering Department has set forth no objections to the request provided the applicant complies with the conditions as outlined in its memorandum dated August 20, 1980. These items are addressed in the at- tached Development Standards. Du:lic Service Co. of Colorado SUr-435:80 :29 September 2, 1980 The Department of Planning Services Staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon: 1. The attached Development Standards being approved for the request. 2. Subsequent to Board of County Commissioners route approval, the route location will be submitted on a 24" x 36" mylar. The docu- ment shall also include certification to be completed by the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners and a Certificate of Responsibility to be completed by the applicant. The standards and limitations approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall be affixed to the document. Upon completion of the document and signatures, the document shall be filed with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant shallloocte substations and control ponds beyond the 500-year floodplain, which is estimated to be approximately 1,200' each side of the channel at section line 24-25, (T2N, R65W) . 4. A deflection pole shall be placed by the applicant in front of any tower poles near the channel. These poles will protect the towers from debris and flood forces in times during flooding. The deflec- tion pole should be approximately 10 feet in front of the tower and 8 feet in height. Items 3 and 4 were recommended by the Colorado Water Conservation Board in its letter dated August 26, 1980. CC:rg 8/28/80 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO SUP-439:80:29 1. The 115,000 volt electric transmission line corridor shall follow the route identified as Alternate Route ##3 in the report entitled Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine - Transmission Line and Substation Site Selection Study, July, 1980. A copy of said report is on file in the offices of the Department of Planning Services and the Clerk to the Board. 2. Wherever practicable, waste, drainage and range lands shall be utilized to locate the transmission line structures. Arable lands should be impacted only when no practicable alternative exists. 3. The location for individual structures shall be coordinated with the individual landowners. Particular attention and coordination is needed in cultivated areas, potential irrigable areas, and areas immediately adjacent to residences. 4. The applicant shall file for an Underground and Utility Easement Permit with the Weld County Engineering Department prior to construction for any lines being located in or across County right-of-way. 5. No structures shall be placed in County right-of-way unless approved by the Weld County Engineering Department. 6. Any structures placed on section lines, that are designated County Roads, whether road is now in use or not, shall be moved by the owner of said structures at their expense, should a County Road be deemed necessary on said section line. 7. Public Service Company of Colorado shall comply with the provisions of the Board of County Commissioner's resolution dated December 27, 1972 entitled "Regulating Installations of Overhead Utility Lines Across County Roads". CC:rg 8/28/80 -_--- SUP-439:80:29 C • HE---a7=-7,E= -2=e : Sept. 2 , 1980 Applicant. : Public Service Co. of Colorado P_ Dv.ner : various Size of Parcel : N/A Staff ?ember to Contact : Chuck Cunliffe Legal Description : N/A Location : 21/2 miles north of Hudson to 5 miles north of Keenesburg Existing Zoning: Agricultural Request : 115,000 volt transmission line Possible Issues Summarized from Application .1.42.-terials: Referrals positive to date. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE !3031 3564000 EXT 4O4 915 10TH STREET GREELEY,COLORADO 80631 A : August 7, 1980•COLORADO Mr. David K. Howard Public Service Company of Colorado P.O. Box 840 Denver, Colorado 80201 Re: Request for a Special Use Permit for location of a 115,000 volt Electric Transmission Line from Hudson substation to Coors Coal Mine. Dear Mr. Howard: Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at the present time. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for Tuesday, September 2, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in the County Commissioners Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to make your presentation on your request and be available to answer any questions the Planning Commission members might have with respect to your application. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact our office. Respectfully, e.:69Q... % t\ Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator CC:rg c Mr. M. J. Geile, Home Light and Power Company, P.O. Box 8, Greeley, �c Colorado 80631 e N. . cn O SswLR. ComAdIyouxalete rTs:s 2,and 3. � ED WADI. r3?youra.:�:e�srnthe"RET'JRN TO"space on hlli��i�uu'u u-�uS ��uuuJuate a IC.Z. NO INSURANCE COVERAGE PROVIDED- 11'4 1. Ti.:(alloy:12g s:rv:_c,�:c•-;:ected(.:::eck one.) NOT FOR INTERNATIONAL MAIL Chi;✓to v.'-ort c __..c L....--4 —_a (See Reverse) ❑ Show to u'.om,Pate and addicts.of delivery....__rr SENT TO ❑ :.EST[t:C1ED 17-1.1,—.1-,RY Public Service Co. of Colo. C° Show to whom mad c'.,:_e det'r:v_crct.1 —c: STREET AND NO ❑ RESTRICTED DEI?VEKY. P.O. Box 840 Show 22 whom,ds_:,and a d,1:as of c:chvery.$_. P O STATE AND ZIP CODE Denver, Colo. 80201 (Cct:5ULTPOinI,SiEtiF. uFEES) POSTAGE S 2. ARTICLE ADDRESSED TO: CERTIFIED FEE c A W SPECIAL DELIVERY - c T., Public Service Company of Colo. w _ -I - P.O. Box 840 RESTRICTED DELIVERY C 2 u. m Denver,_Colorado 80201 . .3 w SHOW TOe.HCI.1AND c DATE DELIVERED n 3. ARTICLE DES:LRIPE:Z.Ir,. 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P 0 BOX 840 • DENVER,COLORADO 80201 ®\\\ February 5, 1981 Mr. Tom Honn Department of Planning Services Weld County 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE : Special Use Permit for 115,000 volt Electric Transmission Line from Hudson Sub to Coors Coal Mine. Dear Mr. Honn: I have enclosed a check made out to the Clerk and Recorder's Office in the amount of $30.00. This is to pay for the recording of the plats we submitted for the Coors Line. Could you please see that this gets taken care of for us. I would also appreciate a receipt for the $30.00 if you could have them send me one. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. Sincerely yours, EatC r Te ry eck Curtis Ri -of-Way Agent Electric Engineering Land Department tc Enclosure FEB 10E1 RECEIVED Rid County rPlanning Connissian G��C?? public Service Company Colturanclo P.O.BOX 840.DENVER,COLORADO 80201 August 1, 1980 Board of County Commissioners Weld County 915 - 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Gentlemen: On August 1, 1980, Public Service Company of Colorado submitted to the Weld County Planning Commission its Project Report for the construction of a new 115,000 volt electric transmission line and a new 115,000-13,000 volt substation to serve the Coors open-pit coal mine near Keenesburg, Colorado. Public Service Company asked the Commission to hold a public meeting at the earliest possible date to discuss the project. The urgency of the project necessitates the need for Public Service Company to ask the County Commissioners to assist us in placing the matter on your agenda at the earliest possible date. It is our understanding that the County Commissioners can pre-advertise its public meetings thereby expediting the public hearing process. We respectfully request that the Commissioners afford us this assistance. Any fees connected with the publishing of the Public Notice of the public meeting will be paid for by Public Service Company of Colorado. Your favorable response to this request will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely yours, /. /ar,e. ,?/OecleaeGeg David K. Howard ,��29303J Supervisor, Land Use �'� 1C Electric Engineering �, Land Department 40,0 s` --Ktb,. /980 ic co ��,nsf✓. �O 44, 4e1 91 SIM\ .9'i public Service Company C®Il®n° aQI® P.O.BOX 840•DENVER,COLORADO 80201 August 1, 1980 Weld County Planning Commission 915 - 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Gentlemen: Transmitted for your review are fifteen (15) copies of Public Service Company of Colorado's Project Report for constructing a new 115,000 volt electric transmission line and a new 115,000-13,000 volt sub- station to serve the Coors open-pit coal mine near Keenesburg, Colorado. This report and the accompanying exhibits were prepared to inform all interested persons of the scope of the project, the alternatives that were considered, and the preferred action that is proposed. An important element of the route selection process was the public meeting held in Keenesburg. No adverse reaction to the project was expressed at this meeting, and the input received from the general public was very useful in the development of the Project Report. The details of this meeting are discussed in the report. Public Service Company respectfully requests the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing at the earliest opportunity to allow us to discuss this project with you. Should any of the Commission members or staff, have questions about the project, prior to the public hearing, please give me a call in Denver at 571-6561. Sincerely yours, /ViG�Ue..7L •t,e..- David K. Howard Supervisor, Land Use ,z;o3n37 . Electric Engineering Department Land �� 0 J c `� � Enclosures N NONVier, 511- 65671 SUP-439:80:29 '' _ C • : arang e : Sept. 2, 1980 _'_:plicaEt : Public Service Co. of Colorado ProrerEv Owner : various Saze of Parcel : N/A Staff _Member to Contact : Chuck Cunliffe Legal Description : N/A Location : 21/2 miles north of Hudson to 5 miles north of Keenesburg Existing Zoniiig: Agricultural Request : 115,000 volt transmission line Possible Issues Summarized from Application Materials: Referrals positive to date. - ?-r r - NOTICE , Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Resolution, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in any manner interested in the Special Use Permit are requested to attend and may be heard. • BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners , located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 80-55 Public Service Company of Colorado P. O. Box 840 Denver, CO 80201 DATE: September 17, 1980 TIME: 2 : 00 P.M. REQUEST: Special Use Permit m Transmission Line and Substation - LEGAL DESCRIPTION Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine The five alternate routes which will be reviewed are identified as: Alternate Route #1; Alternate Route #2; Alternate Route #3 (Public Service Company' s Preferred Route) ; Alternate Route #3 A; and Alternate Route #3 B. The description of land within which the possible routes could pass is described as follows: Sections 1 throught 20, T2N, R64W Sections 25, 26 and 31 throught 36, T3N, R64W Sections 1, 2, 11 throught 15 and 22 through 27, T2N, R65W Sections 35 and 36, T3N, R65W. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Keitha White, Deputy DATED: August 11, 1980 PUBLISHED: August 14 and September 4, 1980 in the Johnstown Breeze N O T I C E , Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning Resolution, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado , Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado , at the time specified . All persons in any manner interested in the Special Use Permit are requested to attend and may be heard. BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners , located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado. APPLICANT DOCKET NO. 80-55 Public Service Company of Colorado P. O. Box 840 Denver, CO 80201 DATE: September 17, 1980 TIME: 2: 00 P.M. REQUEST: Special Use Permit o Transmission Line and Substation LEGAL DESCRIPTION Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine The five alternate routes which will be reviewed are- identified as : Alternate Route #1; Alternate Route ,;2; Alternate Route 43 (Public Service Company' s Preferred Route) ; Alternate Route "3 A; and Alternate Route 43 B. - The description of land within which the possible routes could pass is described as follows: Sections 1 through 20, T2N, R64W Sections 25, 26 and 31 through 36, T3N, R64W Sections 1, 2 , 11 through 15 and 22 through 27 , T2N, R65W Sections 3,5 and 36, T3N, R65W. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: MARY ANN FEUERSTEIN COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: Keitha White, Deputy DATED: August 11, 1980 PUBLISHED: August 14 and September 4 , 1980 in the Johnstown Breeze 1/' AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE NOTICE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss f the ant o the do nd e COUNTY OF WELD ) the State of Coloraado and the Weld publliic hearing will be held in I, Clyde Briggs, do solemnly swear that I the ChambersCommissioners o the Board Weldof am publisher of The Johnstown Breeze;County of , County, Colorado Weld County that the same is a weekly newspaper Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,Greeley,Colorado,at the printed, in whole or in part, and published t secified. All ime so nner interestedinsthe in any m in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, Special Use Permit are re- and has a general circulation therein; that quested to attend and may be , heard. said newspaper has been published BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the continuously and uninterruptedly in said text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commis- County of Weld for a period of more than Edon may be examined in the fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to the office of the Clerk to the Board y of County Commissioners first publication of the annexed legal notice located in the Weld Count Centennial Center, 915 10th or advertisement; that said newspaper has Street,Colorado.rhird Floor, been admitted to the United States mails as APPLICANT second-class matter under the provisions of Public Service Company the Act of March 3, 1879, or any of Colorado P.O0 Box 8 840 amendments thereof, and that said 40 Denver,co 80201 newspaper is a weekly newspaper duly DOCKET NO 80-55 qualified for publishing legal notices and DATE: September 17, 1980 advertisements within the meaning of the TIME• 2:00 P.M laws of the State of Colorado. REQUEST: Special Use Permit That the annexed legal notice or advertise- -stauo emission Line and sub- ment was published in the regular and LEGAL DESCRIPTION entire issue of every number of said weekly newspaper for the period of ..4. -eanseet1— Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine tive insertions; and that the first The five alternate routes which publication of said notice was in the issue of will be reviewed are identified as• said newspaper dated4.K: J.Y, A.D. 14v Alternate Route No 1, and that the last publication of said notice Alternate Route No. z•Alternate Route No. 1 (Public was in the issue of said newspaper dated Service Company's Preferred 4v,,,Y, A.D. 199Q. Route); Alternate Route No. 3 A; and In witness whereof I have he eunto set Alternate Route No. 3 B. my hand this y day of k14-- The description of land within ,/� which the possible routes could A.D. 19.Z�./�'' pass is described as follows: Sections 1 through 20, T2N, R64W Sections 25 28 and 31 through 38,T3Sect Rs 1, "'PC/66:77r Publisher Sections 1, 2, 11 through 15 and 22 through 27, T2N, R85W Sections-35 and 38, T3N, R6SW. THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ELD COUNT Yg Subscribed and sworn to before me, a ilmiliiimmommumsims COLORADO Notary Public in and for they ounty of Weld, tate of Coloracjq this day of BF MAER RY EINANN A.D. 19.. .�.. COUNTY CLERK AND • RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD 0 BY Keitha White, all-••Deputy Notary Public. DATED• August 11, 1980 PUBLISHED August 14 and Senpttembe,- 4, 1s80 in the li� JoF�nstown Breeze My commission expires I Co Legal 80-205-C1k to Bd (Public Service) Affidavit of Publication STATE OF COLORADO ss. County of Weld, I, Alice J. Garland of said County of Weld, being duly sworn, say that I am an advertising derk of r NOT1tE THE GREELEY DAILY TRIBUNE, and Piping*,d,tlle :enfynp lamb pt the THE GREELEY REPUBLICAN State 9f coloredo ani�tpe Mild county Zoning'Regofutfoh,' public heating Will be held in the Chambers of the Board of that the same is a daily newspaper of general County Commissioners of Weld County, circulation and printed and published in the City of Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Col Greeley, in said county and state; that the notice or orado,at the time specified All persons in any manner interested in the Special advertisement, of which the annexed is a true copy, has Use Permit are requested to attend and been published in said daily newspaper for consecutive may be heard BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and (days) (weeks); that the notice was published in the maps so certified by the Weld County Planning Commission may be examined regular and entire issue of every number of said in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, located in the newspaper during the period and time of publication of Weld County Centennial Center,915 10th said notice, and in the newspaper proper and not in a Street,Third Floor,Greeley,Colorado APPLICANT supplement thereof; that the first publication of said Public Service Company of Colorado notice was contained in the issue of said newspaper P O Box 840 bearing date Denver,CO 80201 DOCKET NO -80 55 DATE September 17,1980 TIME 200PM First REQUEST Special Use Permit — day of September Transmission Line and Substation A.D. 19 80 ; LEGAL DESCRIPTION and the last publication thereof; in the issue of said Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine The five alternate routes which will be newspaper bearing date the reviewed are identified as Alternate Route No 1, Alternate Route No 2, Alternate Route No 3 First (Public Service Company's Prefer red Route), Alternate Route No 3 day of September A.D. 19 80 ; A,and Alternate Route No 3 B The description of land within which that said The Greeley Daily Tribune and The Greeley the possible routes could pass is describ ed as follows Republican, has been published continuously and Sections 1 through 20,T2N,R64W uninterruptedly during the period of at least six Sections 25, 26 and 31 through 36, T3N,R64W months next prior to the first issue thereof contained Sections 1,2, 11 through 15 and 22 through 27,T2N,R65W said notice or advertisement above referred to,that said Sections 35 and 36,T3N,R65W THE BOARD OF P newsP a er has been admitted to the United States COUNTY COMMISSIONERS mails as second-class matter under the provisions of the WELD COUNTY,COLORADO BY MARYANNFEUERSTEIN Act of March 3, 1879, or any amendments thereof; and COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER AND CLERK TO THE BOARD that said newspaper is a daily newspaper duly qualified BY Keitha White,Deputy for publishing legal notices and advertisements within The Greeley Daly Tribune Sept 1,1980 the meaning of the laws of the State of Colorado. September 1 , 1980 $16.24 Advertising Clerk Subscribed and sworn to before me this day o September A.D. 19 80 M commi expires �rcr,l "r <'xrir°r• Fab 28, 19a2 Notary Public AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION THE JOHNSTOWN BREEZE STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss COUNTY OF WELD ) PUBLIC NOTICE I, Clyde Briggs, do solemnly swear that I xoTIHEARING OF �LIC am publisher of The Johnstown Breeze; The Weld County Planning that the same is a weekly newspaper Commission will conduct a printed, in whole or in part, and published public hearing on September 2 in the County Weld, Colorado, 1980 at 1:30 p.m to review and of State of recommend a proposed route for and has a general circulation therein; that a 115,000 volt electric transmis- sion line known as Hudson said newspaper has been published Substation to Coors Coal Mine of from Pudic Service Company continuously and uninterruptedly in said Colorado.- County of Weld for a period of more than The five alternate routes which fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to the will be reviewed are identified as: first publication of the annexed legal notice Alternate Route No. 1; or advertisement; that said newspaper has AltAlternate Route No.23 (Public been admitted to the United States mails as Service Route); Company's Preferred second-class matter under the provisions of Alternate Route No. 3 A; and the Act of March 3, 1879, or any Alternate Route No. 3 B. amendments thereof, and that said The description of land within newspaper is a weekly newspaper which the possible routes couldduly pass is described as follows, qualified for publishing legal notices and Sections 1 through 20, T2N, advertisements within the meaning of the Sections 25 28, and 31 through laws of the State of Colorado. 36, T3N, R64W Sec tions 1,2 11 through 15 and legal notice or advertise- 22 through 24 That the annexed , T2N, R85W ment was published in the regular and Sections-35 and 38, T3N, R65W. entire issue of every number of said weekly thes Weld hCounty Planning newspaper for the period of ..1... consecu- tio of fssionhe for thereferenced tive insertions; and that the first considera- tion the above re uest will be conducted tine n the publication of said notice was in the issue of Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room,first floor,Weld said newspaper dated 4! 1.y, A.D. 19P 10th Strety Centennial t, Grnee ey,Center, 15 and that the last publication of said notice Intermembers the publicners and r was in the issue of said newspaper dated members of the are invited to attend. Comments or , A.D. 19 objections related to the above re nest should be submitted in In witness whereof I have h reunto set Deptarts nt tof Planning ser my hand this 1S day of 4.— vices 913 10th Street,Room 310, A.D. 19.i:?a Greeley, Colorado 80831 before the above date or presented at the public hearing on September 2, 1980. Copies of the application are rS available for public inspection in / Publisher the Department of Planning Services, Room 310, Weld County Centennial Center,Gree- ley, Colorado (358-4000-Ext. 400). Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Chuck Carlson,Chairman Notary Public in and for the C my of Weld County Planning y Commission Weld tate of Colorsp, this .1, ..:. day of To be published in the Johns- f,A.D. 19.cf'e town Breeze o / To be published c.ie time by August 14 1980-Publication date 6(fu Co. Legal 80-206-Planning and Zoning Notary Public. My commission expires //`/`(M.-- . NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing on September 2, 1980 at 1:30 p.m. to review and recommend a proposed route for a 115,000 volt electric transmission line known as Hudson Substation to Coors Coal Mine from Public Service Company of Colorado. The five alternate routes which will be reviewed are identified as: Alternate Route #1 ; Alternate Route #2; Alternate Route #3 (Public Service Company's Preferred Route) . Alternate Route #3 A; and PUBLIC NOTICE Alternate Route #3 B. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The description of land within which the possible routes The Weld County Planning Commission will conduct a described as follows: public hearing on September 2 1980 at 1:30 p.m. to review and recommend a proposed route for a 115,000 volt electric transmis- Sectionsl through 20, T2N, R64W sion line known as Hudson Sections 25,26, and 31 through 36, T3N, R64W Substation to Coors Coal Mine from Public Service Company of Sections 1, 2, 11 through 15 and 22 through 27, T2N, Colorado. Sections 35 and 36, T3N, R65W. The five alternate routes which awill� be reviewed are identified Alternate Route No. 1; This public hearing to be held by the Weld County Planni Alternate Route No. 2 the consideration of the above referenced request will b s rviceCom°parry s'P urea Route); the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room, first floor Alternate Route No. 3 A; and Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado, Alternate Route No. 3 B. owners and members of the public are invited to attend. Inhich the prison lan within possibleof d routes could objections related to the above request should be submit pass is described as follows: to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 915. R64w ns 1 through 20, T2N, SeRoom 310, Greeley, Colorado 80631 before the above date 36,°T3N,tions R�4w and 31 through Sections 1,2 11 through 15 and the public hearing on September 2, 1980. 22 through 2'r, T2N, R65W Sections-35 and 36, T3N, R65W. This ublic hearing to be held by Copies of the application are available for public inspi the Weld County Planning Commission for the considera- Department of Planning Services, Room 310, Weld County I Lion of the above referenced request will be conducted in the Greeley, Colorado (356-4000 — Ext. 400) Weld County Commissioners' Hearing Room,first floor,Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. Chuck Carlson, Cha Interes Chuckthe public and members are Weld County Planni invited to reined Commentse or request should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Ser- vices 916 10th Street,Room 310, To be published in the Johnstown Breeze Greeley,above Colorador presented 8 before at the public hearing on September 2,To be published one time by August 14, 1980 — PublicatiCpies p available for public inspection in the Department of Planning Sountces, Room 310, Weld County Centennial Center,Gree- Received by ley, Colorado (356-4000-Ext. 400). Chuck Carlson,Chairman Date: Weld County Planning Commission To be published in the Johns- town Breeze To be published ..ie time by August 14 1980-Publication date Co Legal gal 80-206-Planning and n, ��' rT SPECIAL U:>L I'L]P1l T ? FLOW SULI•T AI'I'I,I(''1NT: PlAW1C.. �i„r'Ace QQ► Cc:Acotoktio CASE # P• A :1:80`�Z'q REQUEST: 1 15 O0D. v . eA�tc,A c. "Tr6-v,,sw:,ss,e„.N i.. ':).. LEGAL: ry ` 1 ` - LOCATION: �`lL N^^��2.S Y1GY-'� 14= Ft�cA.SovN '.o S w,�\$5 ‘C\0Y .\e'N % \<42er‘e.c.,k:AA*5 DATE I3Y Application Received V Application Fee - Receipt r4 NI 1i! ,, Recording Fee , R 0.0.v Application Complete a`C...0 P .C. Hearing Date : �C� a)`apo - `C• Letter to Applicant Drafted - - Ca r1n l r ��Referrals Listed �• � • •� Field Check by D.P. S . Staff tok -,,),,, 2 ? '_::.ii Qal File Assembled $-'7- So inert Referrals Mailed 15-1 -8(J 0_.o..0_, -..31,41 Chaindexed 8-1- $0 -A.1.01 Notification of Applicant , 11 -1 - BO kil , Surrounding Property Owners Researched c.a .. Airphoto/Vicinity Map Preapred 11JIC Co..C Property Owners Notified by : NA QQv Agendas Mailed by :Legal Approved by County Attorney • NIN `..O`v Referrals - Complete , Preliminary D.P.S. Staff Comments Staff Conference `i"G "4 D.P.S . Comments P.C. Hearing Action : c�� j-L-CA) 4 P.C. Resolution ( ` ,3 ---4-1 S ',-% `.7:-A CAtir i Case Sent to Clerk t Board f) q - t 1 .,(11tt\ 75' C.C. Hearing — Action � °I/P.4 @�-� L.26/.-C. A�/1 C.C. Resolution Received ' � -[ `./' History Card Complete 1 . ' C.C. Resolution Sent to Drafting Z l el 0.Att,00° Drafted on Mylar NIA KS Document Sent to Clerk and Recorder r „ -,,' CO S." P.C. Minutes •awe. ttowee cc. 611 - (DS(01 REFERRAL LIST . O A_3PL ,_ NT Public Service Company c olorado E-4 CASE # SUP-439:80:29 REFERRALS SENT OUT ON: August 6, 1980 z U REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: August 22, 1980 C f=7 i a H 7 U U 0 +-4 p, ►� F- cn C11 1-4 [=7 O U !:4 P c REFERRALS RECEIVED County Engineer _ ColoradoGeological Survey 1313 Sherman Street Room 703 Denver, Colorado 80203 Don Bogart Division of Wildlife K P.O. Box 2287 Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Brighton Soil Conservation Service P.O. Box 487 y1ptO A-fa�p Brighton, Colorado 80601 (o�ja� Mr. Larry Lang Colorado Water Conservation Board 1313 Sherman Street )( Denver, Colorado 80203 • mEmoRAnDum W(1-1:11111e. ToPlanning Commission Date August 20 , 1980 COLORADO From Gilman E. Olson, Utility/Subdivision Administrator Subject: Public Service Company - Transmission Line No engineering problems are anticipated by this request . Pole set backs must be maintained and road crossings will require a permit . Please note attached resolution regulating installations of over- head utility lines across Weld County roads . Said resolution dated December 27 , 1972 . jzolia?,,, c'..:7- ---- --4-e7-cs, Gi an E. Olson Utility/Subdivision Administrator GEO : sad Attachment i �r AuG,ss° `;\ c,. Fiel'in:gg Cc ; �y r• s, ,1, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE P.O. Box 4{e - Brighton, CO 80601 SUBJECT: PSCo Transmission Line DATE August 25, 1980 Case Number SUP-439:80:29 TO: Z-Jeld County Planning Department In reference to E,;hib4_t 7, Erosion and Soil Stabilization E✓aluation, I offer the following comments: 1. After broadcasting of seed, the area should be hand rake,' to rover seed and then mulched. 2. If straw or hay mulch is used, the mulch should be about 10 inches in length to insure adequate protection rrom w-.nd e.•osion. 3. Definetly seed prior to mid-May. For best results, see, in the fall after October 15th. This will allow the seed to make the best use of winter a',d spring moisture. 4. Thickspike uheatgrass is more adapted than western wbeatgrass to sandy soils. 5. It will be difficult to attain the prescr-Lbec' pure seed/square foot by broadcast'-ng but I agree that a grass drill nay destroy more area. Special efforts need to be taken to broadcast the seed so that the disturbed area is evenly co,-ercd. Broadcast4_ng should be done in the early morning when the air in still. The slightest wind will blow the light fluF.fy seed off the site. If I can be or any further assistance, feel free to call. ✓)C. \c u4 (' GJe .f Burwell, District Coniervat;onist Br!ghton, CO 80601 _ � ~ k ,0t s c i 3c1�A • BENJAMIN F.STAPLETON J.WILLIAM McDONALD Chairman,Denver oc col.o Director " ,-,*P FREDERICK V.KROEGER F -‘1- 4*-9c LAREN D.MORRILL Vice-Chairman,Durango �� - ° Deputy Director t\.„ a JOHN R.FETCHER 1,..',..,,.'',,* Steamboat Springs Js to C.M.FURNEAUX RICHARD D. LAMM Walden Governor FLOYD L.GETZ DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Monte Vista COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD , PATRICK A.GORMLEY Grand Junction 823 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING TELEPHONE ROBERT A.JACKSON 1313 SHERMAN STREET (303) 839-3441 Pueblo - DENVER, COLORADO 80203 DAVID LEINSDORF Crested Butte August 26, 1980 HERBERT H.VANDEMOER Sterling Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Assistant Zoning Administrator Weld County Department of Planning Services 915-10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: Sorry for the delay in our response to your Case Number SUP- 439 :80 :29. The Public Service Company' s proposed transmission line does cross the Boxelder Creek floodplain. However, the flood hazards to, and created by, the transmission line will be minimal provided: 1. Sub-stations and control ponds are located beyond the 500-year floodplain, which we estimated to be approximately 1200 ' each side of the channel at section line 24-25 . 2. A deflection pole is placed in front of any tower poles near the channel. These poles will protect the towers from debris and flood force in times of flood. The deflection pole should be approxi- mately 10 feet in front of the tower and 8 feet in height. Should you have any questions, we will be happy to respond. Sincerely, z� a E. : l � � Larry Lang, ,,� Chief, Floo Control h• O�c LFL:tam and Conservation Seci't-on' ,-"ey /k`'° - ;- ei?'_'� ® U '`<ha -v . >, •v ,v` /01681 5� 41 RICHARD D LAMM GOVERNOR * � %J �I * JOHN W. BOLD *At + ,c ' ** Director 1876 COLORADO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 715 STATE CENTENNIAL BUILDING-1313 SHERMAN STREET DENVER,COLORADO 80203 PHONE (303)839-2611 August 19, 1980 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Weld County Department of Planning Services 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Cunliffe: RE: PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY TRANSMISSION LINE WELD COUNTY We have reviewed the transmission line and substation site selection study. Our concern with Public Service Company's first choice of alternate Route 3 is that the transmission line section is located in the Box Elder Creek floodplain. The factors that should be addressed by PS Company are: the possibility of bank erosion at the base of the towers and the build up of debris behind the transmission structure. Extensive erosion may cause water quality problems downstream as well as damage to the transmission line. Debris buildup may cause ponding of water and consequently, upstream flooding. We recommend that these potential constraints be investigated by qualified personnel and the necessary mitigating measures adopted. If this recommen- dation is followed and the transmission tower foundations are properly designed, we have no objection to approval of this application. Sincerely, s,,,Ls_A:_o_. L gLAA_"-%-e-A-8- Julia E. Turney Engineering Geologist JET/gp cc: LUC ; .y �1 ',,or ` 66 '1 K \f,.;c \:_017 GEOLOGY STORY OF THE PAST . . . KEY TO THE FUTURE 4f- STATE OF COLORADO Richard D.Lamm,Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES 'O DRIL DIVISION OF WILDLIFE Jack R. Grieb, Director Northeast Regional Office ' ► 4 6060 Broadway 317 West Prospect Street ®�DF ti Denver, Colorado 80216 (825-1192) Fort Collins, CO 80526 August 12, 1980 Mr. Chuck Cunliffe Department of Planning Services 915 Tenth Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Chuck: The sites for the Coors mine transmission line were reviewed, and an on-the-ground inspection was made yesterday. It is recommended that any disturbed areas be reseeded with native species of grass, with the exceptions of the immediate pole placement sites. In this area I would defer to the experience of the Utility Company to use a method that will control erosion as the area is highly susceptible to all types of erosion. The alternate #3 or preferred route is also recommended, primarily because it follows an already established easement and therefore will require only a small amount of land to be dedicated for utilities. Sincerely yours, i7/t'/ Donald Bogart Environmental Biologist DB/jsk Enclosure DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES,Monte Pascoe,Executive Director •WILDLIFE COMMISSION,Wilbur Redden,Chairman ,I- Donald Fernandez,Vice Chairman •James Smith,Secretary •Jean K.Tool,Member •Vernon C.Williams,Member i,`' 44 Michael Higbee,Member •Sam Caudill,Member • Richard Divelbiss,Member The five alternate routes which will be reviewed are identified as: Alternate Route #1 ; Alternate Route #2; Alternate Route #3 (Public Service Company's Preferred Route) ; Alternate Route #3 A; and Alternate Route 113 B. The description of land within which the possible routes could pass is described as follows: Sectiora 1 through 20, T2N, R64W Sections 25,26, and 31 through 36, T3N, R64W Sections 1, 2, 11 through 15 and 22 through 27, T2N, R65W Sections 35 and 36, T3N, R65W. 9 HUDSON SUBSTATION TO COORS COAL MINE TRANSMISSION LINE AND _ SUBSTATION SITE SELECTION STUDY Jr` i' r ; If 1 )\G' i y • d+ al l ± x ' till' , PRONGHORN ANTELOPE 1 Public JULY 198O Service Company of Colorado Electric Engineering Land Department Public Service Company ©fr C�®Il®n°�cd[® P.O.BOX 840• DENVER COLORADO 80201 August 1, 1980 Weld County Planning Commission 915 - 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Gentlemen: Transmitted for your review are fifteen (15) copies of Public Service Company of Colorado's Project Report for constructing a new 115,000 volt electric transmission line and a new 115,000-13,000 volt sub- station to serve the Coors open-pit coal mine near Keenesburg, Colorado. This report and the accompanying exhibits were prepared to inform all interested persons of the scope of the project, the alternatives that were considered, and the preferred action that is proposed. An important element of the route selection process was the public meeting held in Keenesburg. No adverse reaction to the project was expressed at this meeting, and the input received from the general public was very useful in the development of the Project Report. The details of this meeting are discussed in the report. Public Service Company respectfully requests the Planning Commission to conduct a public hearing at the earliest opportunity to allow us to discuss this project with you. Should any of the Commission members or staff, have questions about the project, prior to the public hearing, please give me a call in Denver at 571-6561. Sincerely yours, David K. Howard Supervisor, Land Use 2g3p31 l� Electric Engineering 1% a �'�• Land Department co p ti AUC 1980 iC tat Enclosures ! dap,, mb �0�6�8l(19l 5�� PROJECT REPORT 115,000 Volt Electric Transmission Line And 115,000-13,000 Volt Electric Substation For Service To COORS OPEN PIT COAL MINE TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I - PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1 Purpose and Need 1 Project Description 1 Proposed Action 1 Transmission Line Coors Coal Mine Substation Right-of-Way Acquisition Construction Maintenance Activites SECTION II - PROJECT ALTERNATIVES 3 No Action 3 Construct a New 230,000-13,000 Volt System 3 Tap Western Area Power Administration's Prospect Valley 115,000 Volt Line 4 Construct a New 115,000 Volt System 4 SECTION III - PROJECT AREA 6 Description 6 Line Route Selection Criteria 7 Mineral Resources Wildlife Habitats Historical and Archaeological Resources Geologic Hazards Landowner Input Alternate Structure Designs Use of County Road Rights-of-Way SECTION IV - ALTERNATE ROUTES 11 Alternate Route #1 11 Alternate Route #2 13 Alternate Route #3 - Preferred Route 15 Alternate Route #3A 18 Alternate Route #3B 20 SECTION V - PROJECT IMPACTS 22 Unavoidable Effects of the Proposed Action 22 EXHIBITS Exhibit 1 Geographic clap Exhibit 2 H-Frame Double Circuit Exhibit 3 H-Frame Single Circuit Exhibit 4 Vertical Corner Dead-End Exhibit 5 Substation General Arrangement Exhibit 6 Standard Form Easement Exhibit 7 Dr. Heil's Report on Reseeding Elchibit 8 Notice of Public Hearing Exhibit 9 Letter of Invitation Exhibit 10 Photograph - Storm Damage Exhibit 11 Alternate Route #1 Exhibit 12 Alternate Route #2 Exhibit 13 Alternate Route #3 Exhibit 14 Alternate Route #3A Exhibit 15 Alternate Route #3B SECTION I PROJECT DESCRIPTION PURPOSE AND NEED Adolph Coors Company has announced plans, and has received the neces- sary permits, to operate an open-pit coal mine approximately five miles north of Keenesburg, Colorado. They have requested that Public Service Company pro- vide them with the necessary electric energy to serve this coal mining project. The electric motors and the overall electric energy requirements needed to operate the draglines and other equipment used in the open-pit operation, are too large for Public Service to serve from its existing 13,000 volt system. It is, therefore, necessary and beneficial that Public Service improve its present facilities and construct a new electric transmission line and related substation to provide the necessary service to Coors and to maintain reliable service to the overall area. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Public Service Company of Colorado proposes to locate, construct, operate and maintain a 115,000 volt, overhead electric transmission line from its Hudson Substation, located approximately three miles north of the town of Hudson, to a new 115,000-13,000 volt substation to be located in Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West, approximately four and one-half miles north of the town of Keenesburg. The entire line route and the new substation are to be located in Weld County, Colorado. The project involves the identification of a preferred transmission line route, acquisition of the necessary rights-of-way and land rights, and the con- - struction of the electric transmission line and substation. Exhibit 1 identi- fies the location of the project area and its geographic relationship to surrounding communities. PROPOSED ACTION Transmission Line: The proposed facility will be constructed on 60 to 80 foot wood H-frame structures using fiberglass to support the conductors. Span lengths will range from 600 to 775 feet and a minimum ground clearance of 30 feet will be maintained along the entire line. The corner structures will be single pole, vertical-type configuration. There will be three distinct structure types used on this project as shown on Exhibits 2, 3, and 4. The capacity of this line will be 115,000 volts capable of carrying 145 MVA of — power. The conductor size will be 477 kcmil ACSR, and is 0.858 inches in diameter and the overhead ground wire will be 3/8 inches in diameter and is a 7-strand steel conductor. 1 Coors Coal Mine Substation: This will be a 115,000-13,000 volt sub- station with a transfirmer, associated switchgear, supporting structures, conductors, and necessary protective equipment. The substation will be fenced and is to be located on state-owned lands. Exhibit 5 is a general arrangement drawing of the substation. Right-of-Way Acquisition: The right-of-way to be acquired will vary from 45 to 75 feet in width. Wherever the line parallels existing roads, the narrower widths will be acquired. The National Electric Safety Code requires that minimum side clearance be maintained and by paralleling roads, this re- _ quirement is met for one side of the line. Right-of-way markers will not be used and new gates that are required will be locked in series with the land- owners locks. Negotiations are scheduled to commence on October 1, 1980. Each land- owner will be contacted in person whenever possible and out-of-state owners will be contacted by mail and telephone. The necessary rights-of-way will be acquired under the terms and conditions of the Company's standard form easement. See Exhibit 6. Construction: The construction of the facilities will commence as soon as the land and land rights are acquired, which will be approximately February 1, 1981. Winter construction in this area is preferred to help reduce the potential for property damage. If the Company can take advantage of frozen ground, it has been experienced that field damages can be kept to a minimum. If winter conditions are too severe, or right-of-way negotiations are delayed, then con- - struction will commence as soon as possible. The work force will consist of approximately 35 to 40 people . Because of the proximity of the project area to Denver, the workers will probably live in the Denver area and commute to the site. Construction is expected to take approximately four months. After construction and clean up are completed, the right-of-way will be inspected for any property damages, and repairs will be made or payment made to property owners, whichever is appropriate. A Public Service Company right- _ of-way agent will be identified so that landowners can contact this person should any problems arise during construction or after the line is placed in service. The right-of-way will be reseeded, if necessary, and other soil erosion control measures will be implemented. The Company has utilized outside services for recommendations on proper soil erosion control techniques on most of its projects. Exhibit 7 is a sample of the mitigation measures used on the power- line built in 1979 to serve the Hudson Substation. The results of this program have been excellent and similar techniques will be used on this project. Maintenance Activities: The powerline will be patrolled on a routine basis approximately once every six weeks. The line requires very little main- tenance, with insulator replacement being the most common problem as shooters use them for targets. If property damages occur during maintenance, the right-of-way agreement assures the property owner that the damages will be repaired or paid for by the Company. 2 90 el GREELEY r--- O .----------- LARIMER_ I - �_ �_ MILTON BOULDER FT. ST. RESERVOIR VRAI N 001 0 NUCLEAR �yp SOUEZ PROPOSED COORS I PLANT SUB. COAL MINE SUB • ROGGEN 7II 0 O ! r • TO PAWNEE_ ��3 ia . ' HUDSON SUB.- m f i KEENESBURG 1 FT. LUPTON FT. LUPTON SUB. HUDSON I I WELD _ - - _ _ -- - ADAMS NORSE CREEK BRIGHTON RESERVOIR TS I __ _ BOULDER JEFFERSON — I ADAM N, - DENVER I __ ADAMS - - I i ARAPAHOE - , VER I Zlw l 1.J yl= Q - (tit 71 wa a ARAPAHOE - ARAPAHOE - _ DOUGLAS ELBERT 1 ' I I LEGEND 115,000 VOLT P.S.CO. RIGHT -OF -WAY HUDSON SUB. - COORS COAL MINE - . .- 230,000 VOLT P.5.00. RIGHT -OF-WAY 115kV ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION LINE a 115 -13kV SUBSTATION SITE STUDY EXHIBIT I TYPICAL DOUBLE CIRCUIT H -FRAME STRUCTURE 1 I \ 80' I I ' - �- 37.5 - _ - 37.5' 75' RIGHT - OF - WAY EXHIBIT 2 �- STATIC WIRE �- INSULATOR \/ CONDUCTOR 601-80' F' 75' RIGHT- OF-WAY TYPICAL TANGENT STRUCTURE STATIC WIRE CONDUCTOR 30' MINIMUM CLEARANCE �. 600- 775' PROFILE EXHIBIT 3 TYPICAL VERTICAL CORNER DEAD - END STRUCTURE 80 1 /fAW/A\\Ytt 75' RIGHT -OF - WAY 5' � f- _ 37.5--► .4- ANGLE DETAIL GUY 600'-775 - WIRES _ • _ _ _ • • • VERTICAL CORNER WOSTRN URES DEAD- END STRUCTURES STRUCTURE cVUIDIt A \\�\ \ \ ; \ _ i:-,„ w !pot, El , 1 6T \ 3LF O0 9 r N W i I8 QW rX / / IL I al l ") \ m u e 0 —, /// / / /_--� \ / m / ` ao k t a 7 - -; ////,'/ z/ \ II 1 i i ` l \ .� . 9 11 5 ; �i( �/ � ; \\ owe I / \ 521-" inc:19 l I, 4 =\/ / \ ll 06'991 11.5i C000 •N l / FU mn Wfnw a �� \� I �/ W I I 0 W °a am Ili ° m m z+ 2 z Z J il 3. m o mil me^ a W W W I— a u r0 4 t-- - • LL VN0 0 --- ` m 3]H3! 9NI1 HIYN] ..O,L a� m© J 114913N 11,03A0 ..0.9 a � p` in 3 ., ma a am _ o m 0 - o 17. zR. �-- 4 s ,4 - a Q2 `T-a a _______4_,____ft 0 !; c m W -J-t ,,,,, _ W L . , 0 W I/ 4 H V in } ttec"rueo at_ O CIOCK .at. Reception No. Recorder EASEMENT Ca. a — 6 Grantor, in consideration of Ten Dollars ($10) and other good and valuable consideration to Grantor in hand paid by PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO,a Colorado corporation, 550 15th Street,Denver, Colo- rado 80202, Grantee, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, hereby grants, bargains, sells, conveys and confirms unto Grantee, its successors and assigns, a perpetual easement for the transmission, distribution, or both, of electricity and for the transmission of communication signals on, over, under and across the following described premises located in the County of , State of Colorado, to-wit: e �d 6 — a Together with full right and authority to Grantee, its successors, licensees, lessees, contractors or assigns, and its _ g and their agents and employees to enter at all times upon said premises to survey, construct, repair, remove, replace, iI reconstruct, patrol, inspect, improve, enlarge and maintain electric transmission and distribution lines and com- munication facilities, both overhead and underground, including towers, poles and other supports of whatever materials; together with braces, guys, anchors, cross-arms, cables, conduits, wires, conductors, manholes, trans- . formers and other fixtures, devices and appurtenances used or useful in connection therewith, and full right and authority to cut, remove, trim or otherwise control all trees, brush and other growth on or overhanging said premises. - O No buildings, structures, signs or wells shall be erected, placed or permitted to remain on, under or over said it premises. No other objects shall be erected, placed or permitted to remain on, under or over said premises which E will or may be an interference with the facilities constructed on said premises or an interference with the exercise of any of the rights herein granted. Non-use or a limited use of this easement shall not prevent Grantee from thereafter making use of this easement to the full extent herein authorised. Grantee shall exercise the sights herein granted to It with due can. and all damage to the premises occurring hereunder resulting from the failure to exercise due care shall be paid for or rewired at the expense of Grantee. The provisions of this easement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto. Signed and delivered this day of . 19 STATE OF COLORADO, )))) }as. COUNTY OF )) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 19 , by Witness my hand and official seal. fe My commission expires O Notary Public EXHIBIT 6 EROSION and SOIL STABILIZATION EVALUATION for FT . LUPTON to HUDSON t15 KV POWER TRANSMISSION LINE Conducted for PUBLIC SERVICE CO . of COLORADO by Dr. Robert D . Heil Consulting Agronomist and Soil Scientist 1745 Concord Drive Fort Collins , Colorado 80526 March 16, 1979 EXHIBIT 7 Upon request from Mr . Dea: :,tiller , Public Service Co . _ of Colorado , a visit of the For .. Lupton - Hudson power transmission line facility was made on March 8 , 1979 , to make observations from which recommendations could be made concerning considerations that should be given in developing and implementing an erosion control and soil stabilization plan following construction of the above described facility. Mr. Sam Dunham of Public Service Co . of Colorado accompanied me on the site evaluation visit . Based on the field investigation, the following situations were found to exist which should be considered in formulating an erosion control and soil stabilization plan. 1 . Several steep, windward facing . knolls that occur between structures 52 and 56, and which had been traversed by vehicles parallel to the slope pose potential for "blowouts" . 2 . It appears that except for location of several poles the remaining traffic areas and/or fixture locations are located on landscape positions and/or in areas where vegetative cover is sufficient that wind erosion potential is minimal . A portion of the facility occurs on cultivated areas where the erosion potential will be a function of farming activities and cannot be assessed adequately with- - out knowing future farm activities . There are several pole fixtures located on windward knoll landscape positions around which wind erosion poten- tial is high. 3 . Ruts caused by heavy equipment were noted to be rather deep (8-10" ) in some places . 4. Potential for water erosion was observed in one area . This area being on a steep slope to the north of fixture 11 . At this location, the road runs parallel , (up and down) a steep slope where it appears the soil conditions are such that the wheel tracks are highly compacted . This situation could give rise to rapid runoff with the result that gullies could form. It appears unlikely that this will happen , however, this area should be kept under observation and if a problem arises, it is recommended that the wheel track be chiseled at a depth of 6 to 8 " to improve water infiltration. Recommendations: 1 . For areas between Fixtures 52 and ,56: As stated previously, there are several windward knoll landscape positions loco ' ' between these fixtures which have been traversed by v :.lcles and the amount of disturbance is sufficient to cause serious potential wind erosion problems . I recommend that these areas be _ mulched either with manure , straw or hay at a rate of 30 tons/acre . The area should not be disturbed further as this will destroy any existing vegetative cover. If straw and/or hay is used as a mulch it should be anchored by jabbing the material into the soil using a dull edged shovel or Spade. The size of the affected areas are small and the stabilization effort could be carried out by hand. In addition, I would recommend seeding the area with _ the following seed mixture : . Prairie sandreed at 10 pls (pure live seed/sq . ft . ) Sand bluestem " 4 Blue grama " 4 " Western wheat grass 4 " (Thickspike or Sodar wheat- grass could be used) Sand dropseed " 1 Indian rice grass 1 Sideoats grama " 1 Little Bluestem " 1 The seed should be broadcast prior to mulching. Although it would be desireable to incorporate the seed into the ground , I would not recommend drilling or using normal seeding equipment because of the amount of addi- tional disturbance that would occur. I feel that broad- - casting the seed and then mulching and then allow for natural succession of growth would be most adviseable . _ This same seeding and mulching procedure could be considered at the "fence-gate" location where a high knoll like bare soil situation occurs . Seeding activities should be carried out before mid-May. 2. Stabilization around Pole areas located on high wind erosion potential areas . Since it is not desireable to have extensive vegeta- tive growth immediately around the pole because of fire hazard and also because livestock which mill around poles would tend to destroy any vegetation that might be established , it is recommended that either these areas be mulched with gravel , straw, manure or sod remnants . Straw , hay or sod remnant mulches should be applied at a rate of 30 to 40 tons/acre . If straw and/or hay are used , the mulch should be anchored in the soil . The gravel mulch should be comprised of course gravels and small cobbles ( 1-2 inches in size) and a cover of 2 to 3 inches in thickness should provide the lci.„;est protection. The other mulches would probably provide protection of only 2 to 3 years or less . Another alternative would be to apply dry cement to the disturbed area, then rake into the soil to 'a depth of 2 to 3 inches , and then sprinkle with water to wet to _ this depth. Although I have no data or experience to indicate that this would be an effective practice , I feel that the ultimate result would be the formation of rela- tively stable aggregates . This procedure may be less costly than obtaining or transporting other types of mulch materials . Also , I feel it wouldprovide protect- ion for a relatively long period of time . Another approach to minimizing livestock activity around the pole would be to provide "oil rubbing" facili- _ ties and salt blocks at various locations in a pasture . This would encourage animals to stay away from the poles . In addition to potentially decreasing wind erosion from around the poles themselves , it would serve as a good range management practice if the "rubbers" and salt sources were strategically located . Perhaps this pro- cedure could be pursued with the respective ranchers and carried out cooperatively. 3. Treatment of Roads Although ruts caused by vehicles are deep ( 8-10" ) in places, it would not be adviseable to level or grade these areas following construction. A basic principle in wind erosion control is to minimize the size of any smooth, bare or unprotected areas , particularly if these areas are on a windward knoll and/or are in the direction of prevailing winds . I would recommend that these areas not be disturbed further. 4. Seed Sources Suggested seed sources for the species identified are: Northrup King Seed Longmont , Colorado or Sharp Brothers Healy, Kansas • SECTION II PROJECT ALTERNATIVES No-Action The most obvious alternative to the proposed action would be to not do it at all. The advantage of a no-action alternative is that there would he no further effects to the agricultural environment and the visual quality of the area would not change. This advantage, however, must be measured against the electrical needs of the consumers in this area and the resulting impacts on the human environment which will occur if no action is taken. A no-action alternative was considered to be detrimental to the health, _ safety and welfare of the Weld County citizens in this area and was not con- sidered appropriate. The legal obligation and responsibility of the Company in providing service to its customers further rules out this alternative. Construct a New 230,000 - 13,000 Volt System Consideration was given to installing a new substation in Section 11, Township 2 North, Range 64 West, under the existing Public Service Company 230,000 volt transmission line and then constructing a 13,000 volt distribution line approximately one and one-quarter miles north to the coal mine project. The major advantage of this alternative is the close proximity of the facility to the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. This alternative was determined to be unacceptable for the following reasons: 1. 230,000-13,000 volt transformers and associated equipment are not common items in the Company's electric system. The more _ common transformation is 115,000-13,000 volts. The Company, therefore, has a large inventory of 115,000 volt equipment including a portable 115,000-13,000 volt transformer but has no 230,000-13,000 volt portable transformers. In the event of an outage due to a transformer failure, it would not be possible to restore service on the 230,000 volt system without a lengthy delay. The delivery of a 230,000-13,000 volt trans- - former could take up to one year. 2. The existing 230,000 volt transmission line is a bulk-power tie line between two of the Company's major generating plants, Pawnee, near Ft. Morgan, and Ft. St. Vrain near Platteville and is a critical link in maintaining the stability and relia- bility of the Company's overall, state-wide, electrical system. It is a fundamental design concept, if at all possible, not to jeopardize the ability to move large quantities of bulk power from one part of a service area to another by tapping these major transmission facilities. 3 3. The 115,000-13,000 volt system is the normal service provided to large customers by Public Service Company. This alternative was rejected because it would reduce reliability of service to customers, create system stability problems and would result in long outages in the event of a transformer failure. Tap Western Area Power Administration's Prospect Valley 115,000 Volt Line The Prospect Valley 115,000 volt line, owned and operated by Western Area Power Administration, is located approximately five miles east of the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. This line taps Western's Rosedale-Beaver Creek line which extends from Greeley, Colorado to Brush, Colorado. Tho major disadvantage of this alternative is that the line has inadequate capacity and it would be necessary to upgrade this system and to install necessary protective equipment to maintain reliable service. This alternative was rejected because the upgrading of the existing facilities would be more costly due to the length of the lines and the need for installing protective equipment at various substations. Construct a New 115,000 Volt System - Preferred Action At the present time, the Company owns, operates and maintains an elec- tric substation (Hudson Substation) located in the SE1/4 of Section 22, _ Township 2 North, Range 65 West. This substation is served power by way of a 115,000 volt overhead transmission line that is a tap line from the Company's Ft. Lupton-Greeley 115,000 volt transmission line. The Company proposes to install the necessary electrical equipment at its present Hudson Substation and construct a new overhead 115,000 volt line to the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation where the voltage will be reduced from 115,000 to 13,000 volts to serve the customers' power requirements. The advantages of this alternative include the following: 1. The point of origin for the line would use an existing sub- - station facility. 2. The facilities can be constructed and in operation within the project's time requirements. 3. The Company maintains an inventory of most of the equipment to be used, including a portable transformer, which will — prevent long outages due to equipment failures. 4. The integrity of the 230,000 volt bulk power transmission system will not be impaired. 5. This system will provide the most effective reliability of service to all consumers while maintaining system stability. The disadvantages of this alternative include the following: 1. It is the longest line route when compared with constructing a new 230,000 volt system or tapping the Prospect Valley Line as discussed above. 4 2. Associated with the longer line route is the potential for increasing the effects on the visual environment and agri- cultural operations. 3. This alternative involves the most landowners. Upon careful consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of each of the alternative actions, it has been determined that the last suggested alternative, construct a new 115,000 volt system, is the most viable alterna- tive that will satisfy the needs and objectives of the proposed project in an economical manner while maintaining the highest degree of reliability. It is the Company's conclusion that this alternative can be accomplished in a manner that complies with all applicable land use regulations, and particularly with the intent and purpose of the proposed Weld County Public Utility Plan. 5 SECTION III PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION The project area is located north of Interstate 76, extending from Hudson, Colorado to Keenesburg, Colorado, and contains approximately 43 square miles, all situated in Weld County, Colorado. The major towns are Hudson, population 518, and Keenesburg, population 427, both agricultural communities. Major irrigated crop production in this area includes corn, sugar beets, alfalfa, and onions. Lawn turf is also grown. Winter wheat is the major _ dryland crop, while grasslands are used for cattle and horse grazing. Pork, beef, milk, chickens and egg production round out the major agricultural activities. Farmlands are irrigated primarily from deep wells and associated ditches or rotary sprinkler systems. Box Elder Creek, also known as Running Creek, is the major drainage basin and forms a part of the South Platte River system. The Creek is mostly dry in the area, although in some locations there is running water which is mainly return flow from irrigation activities. The Box Elder Creek floodplain is used extensively for a variety of agricultural purposes. The Soil Conservation Service reports that the soils consist mostly of Valent sand, Vona loamy sand, Loup-Boel loamy sand, Osgood sand and Olney loamy sand, all of which are associated with the Box Elder drainage and the sandhills. The semi-arid nature and frequent high velocity winds of the region result in land forms being developed from blowing sands . Topographic variety is lacking because the elevation ranges from 4830 to 5030 feet, with the lower elevations being found in the north one-half of the area. The variety in topography is best expressed along the Box Elder Creek drainage. Coal, oil and gas all occur naturally within the area. The coal deposits are part of the Denver Basin Region which has been described briefly by the Colorado Geological Survey in its Special Publication No. 3, 1972 Summary of Coal Resources in Colorado. There are also a number of underground pipelines — throughout the area extending, in part, from the Panhandle Eastern Compressor Station located in the Southwest corner of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 65 West. Natural vegetation is limited to grassland and sandhill species of grasses, forbs and shrubs. Some of these include blue grama, buffalograss, sagebrush, and soapweed. Deciduous trees are found along the Box Elder drainage. The Colorado Division of Wildlife confirmed that there are no known critical habitats, endangered species or wildlife refuges in the project area. 6 Wildlife includes a variety of birds, waterfowl, rodents and antelope. The antelope, lark bunting, meadow lark, other small birds and some raptors were spotted during field trips. Public Service Company has been instrumental in assisting the Edison Electric Institute in developing powerline designs that protect raptors from possible electrocution. As a result of this work, an EEI report was published in 1975 entitled Suggested Practices for Raptor Protection. LINE ROUTE SELECTION CRITERIA The area was studied for possible line routes by making aerial and ground surveys, using recent aerial photographs, U.S.G.S. maps and input from a public meeting which was held in Keenesburg on July 15, 1980. The study area has a high degree of similarity when agricultural uses, vegetation types and topographic relief are analyzed. Consequently, since the transmission line is relatively short, a wide variety of alternative routes and sub-alternative routes are available. To reduce the analysis to a reason- able number of alternatives, most weight was given to public input, the pro- posed Weld County Utility Plan, and to selecting routes across those lands where agricultural uses are less intensive, while at the same time considering the visual affects on the surrounding area. The following land use concerns, defined in the proposed Weld County Public Utility Plan, are common to each of the alternative routes which were analyzed. Mineral Resources: The proposed action will not have an effect on the mineral resource areas and, as this project points out, powerlines are required to utilize mineral resources. Where conflicts might occur in the future, the powerline could be relocated to accommodate the extraction of these resources. The cost for such relocation is borne by the developer. Wildlife Habitats: There are no critical habitats in the study area; however, disturbances to the grasslands and sandhills in the areas that support wildlife will be kept to a minimum and all disturbed areas will be reseeded. Tree clearing, if any, will be limited to topping as opposed to clear-cutting. Historical and Archaeological Resources: The proposed action will not of?t any known historical sites. Archaeological sites, if any, will not be disturbed. There is a remote pos- - sibility of sites being identified during the digging of holes at the pole locations. If this occurs, appropriate action will be taken to evaluate the significance of the sites and appropri- ate mitigation measures will be undertaken. Qualified archae- ologists will be used to make these determinations and to recommend mitigation measures. The Company, in the past, has used the University of Northern Colorado for this type of work. Geologic Hazards: There are no known geologic hazards in the study area that would prohibit the construction of the powerline or substation. 7 Landowner Input: A notice of the information meeting was pub- lished in the Keene Valley Sun in July. See Exhibit 8. In addition to the public notice, an invitation was extended to the seventy landowners in the study area. Of these, twenty-five invitations were mailed, and forty-five invitations were handed out personally by a Public Service Company right-of-way agent. Exhibit 9 is a copy of the invitiation presented to the land- owners. The following is a summary of the results of the information meeting. The meeting was held on Tuesday evening, July 15, 1980, at the American Legion Hall in Keenesburg, Colorado. Those in attendance included five representatives from Public Service, two representatives froth Coors and twenty-five landowers. The Company described the scope of the project, the need for upgrading its facilities, construction techniques to be used and right-of-way acquisition procedures. The Company then invited comments from the public. No route was presented since none had been preselected. The pur- pose of the meeting was to identify landowner concerns before analyzing alternative alignments and selecting a preferred route. The following is a summary of the con- cerns and issues which were expressed by the landowners. _ 1. Where would the line be located in relationship to land lines? 2. Safety of the line and its effects on health? 3. How would easement values be determined? 4. The most frequently expressed concern related to the method used for handling payments for damages that occur during construction and maintenance. 5. Would reliability of electric service be im- paired by the Coors operation? The following is a summary of the responses to the above concerns: la. The line will be located parallel with land lines and adjacent to existing roadways whenever possible. Diagonal alignments will generally be avoided because of strong landowner objections to such routes. Specific landowners, however, may request such a location across their lands to meet their particular needs. This request may come about during negotiations for the right-of-way. 2a. The line will be constructed to meet or exceed the standards established by the National Electric Safety Code. There are no known health hazards associated with electric transmission systems at this voltage level. Even at higher voltages there is no substantive evidence available that indicates or proves that powerlines have adverse health 8 effects upon the human environment. 3a. Easement values are determined on the basis of a percentage of the fair market value of the land taken plus payments for any damages to the re- _ mainder. Negotiations are conducted with each landowner and each parcel is evaluated on its own merits. Payment is made on the day negoti- - ations are completed. 4a. A Public Service Company representative, usually the same person who negotiated for the rights-of- way, is responsible for maintaining contacts with the property owners during construction. If damages occur, such as crop damage, the matter is settled with the property owner. Occasionally, payment is made to the landowner to correct any problems. An example would be the need for plowing a field that has become compacted during the construction of the line. See Exhibit 6 and please note the clause regarding care of property which has been underlined. 5a. The proposed action will assure that reliability of service will be maintained or improved. The landowners were advised of the system design and the fact that the proposed action was selected because it provides the most reliable system of all the alternative actions which were considered. Alternate Structure Designs: Single wood pole construction was con- sidered; however, this type of structure would require shorter span lengths and is not as reliable as the H-frame construction proposed in this action. The photograph of the damaged line illustrates what can happen to single pole lines. See Exhibit 10. This photograph was taken looking east to Kersey Road along the existing line. While H-frames are also susceptible to storm damage, they are capable of withstanding stronger winds and greater ice loadings than single wood poles. Single-shaft steel poles were also considered but the high cost of this structure type made it economically unfeasible. The single wood pole installed, cost is $3300 as compared to $8000 installed cost for each steel pole. Self-supporting steel angle structures cost $32,000 as opposed to $6000 for a vertical corner dead-end, guyed, single wood pole. The installed cost for an H-frame is approxi- mately $2500. Use of County Road Rights-of-Way: The proposed Weld County Utility Plan suggests that road rights-of-way be utilized, whenever possible, along with the single pole construction. As stated previously, the single pole system was found to be less reliable than H-frames. The use of this structure type precludes the use of road rights-of-way. It may, however, be possible to utilize the existing road rights-of-way for guys and anchors at the vertical corner dead-end structures. Consideration was given to the following alternatives which were suggested in the Utility Plan and which arc also standard design procedures for Public Service Company 9 when siting transmission lines. 1) Use of section, half-section and quarter-section lines 2) Use of property lines 3) Use of field fence lines 4) Use of drainage ways 5) Use of wasteland areas 6) Use of field roads 7) Use of ditch banks 8) Use of other areas that reduce conflicts Each of the above alternatives must be carefully analyzed and checked in the field to avoid conflicts . For example, farm dwellings are fre- quently located adjacent to land lines or the use of ditch banks may not be feasible if both sides are required for ditch cleaning. Every effort will be made to locate the line structures so they will be compatible with existing land uses. 10 -4\-a— -+.L..i W IW '1;1IN a c ' •°' a • i ' ' e 8au a's'it�i I ' l ! i .�, " 1�Y I „! .'17t,` ice'•.. 5ri i wek, WII. .,i. rC5 'CI i '� •T .l 1. . :, ' ' I I ////ea r; t2�', I ' � - -1-, j \\ /////' G• 11 7 a',i\: I 4,1 7.4 .;.!,.2 - 0 • 3 I .:J 'A. a c O �] co 2 2 ag EEc1 L. 8mwo •E Ea >=o2'g o'c v ).-1W c$� r1 .$ �UC,� , o m — J nii=.5 >°2a zL O _ ci�uiflf SC !11llUI — i io VVmll m o UV C CI rC !g..:05-0, 578 2 . . . .c c 3U < 522947) :2 ' m m m 3 m n 8 Z a E¢1 =a o' EXHIBIT 8 - 6, public Service Company °fr C oRoman o P.O.BOX 840•DENVER,COLORADO 80201 June 23, 1980 You are invited to attend a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 15, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. at the American Legion Hall, 595 E. Railroad Avenue in Keenesburg, Colorado. This meeting is to be held to obtain input for Public Service Company's land use study to locate a 115,000 volt electric transmission line between our Hudson Substation and the Coors Coal Mine Site. Your property is located within the proposed study area of the transmission line, as shown on the enclosed map. You and the other landowners within the study area will have the opportunity to review the information gathered to date, and provide input into the project at this meeting. Representatives of Public Service Company and Coors will be on hand to discuss the scope of the project and answer your questions. Please plan to attend this meeting; however, if you are unable to attend and have any comments or questions, please send them to Ms. Terry Curtis at 5909 East 38th Avenue, Denver, Colorado, 80207 or call Ms. Curtis collect at (303) 571-6639. Sincerely,10000CUOZ- Dave jeZt/Z Howard Supervisor, Land Use Electric Engineering Land Department jc Enclosure EXHIBIT 4 • . • • — i a / t I+ II ' .. t11,E f A I ' � 'I h 1 � Ip' 1� 1 Ila i+l r I r . P { ,r 1 3-.,-4,;;17 , • 2 {I Ii �. I I IPA 'r-n. I. 1 I I. parr sp A 4 1 10 e4scis Nse I* i Iiii . , I.,- - . , ' 1 il ,Latik , t it'' h 1 AI t ~ f i!I it;iiiii illii � {.. 10 x •}.9 M • 0, ‘ \4 . �1 ,„it kl EXHIBIT 10 SECTION IV ALTERNATE ROUTES An analysis of each alternative, using the line selection criteria described in Section III, was conducted to determine which route best meets the project objectives and the purpose and intent of the proposed Weld County Utility Plan. A summary of each of the alternatives is presented as follows: ALTERNATE ROUTE #1 (Exhibit 11) The route begins at Public Service Company's Hudson Substation located in the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence in a northerly direction, being on the West side and adjacent to the existing Public Service Company's Ft. Lupton-Hudson 115,000 volt power line located along the East boundary line of said Section 22 to approximately the E1/4 corner of said Section 22; thence in a northeasterly direction across Section 23 and a portion of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West to a point just south of the North boundary line of Section 24 from whence the NW1/4 corner is approximately 1320 feet; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to, said North boundary line to a point just east of the West line of the E1/2E1/2 of said Section 24; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the West line of the El/2E1/2 of Sections 24 and 13, Township 2 North, Range 65 West to a point just north of the South boundary line of Section 12, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to said South boundary line to a point on the East boundary line of said Section 12; thence in a northeasterly direction across Sections 7, 8,. 5, 4, 3, and 2 of Township 2 North, Range 64 West and Section 35 and a portion of Section 36, Township 3 North, Range 64 West for a distance of approxi- mately five and one-half miles where the line will connect with the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. General Information Length of Line: 9.16 miles Acres of Right-of-way: 83.30 acres Trrigated Fame: 4.55 acres Dry Farm: 0 Grasslands: 78.75 acres Estimated Line Construction Costs: $570,668 11 Alternate Route #1 (cont.) Advantages This route, being on a diagonal alignment, would be the shortest and therefore the most economical option. It is located mainly on grasslands. Disadvantages Since the diagonal route does not follow land lines, road rights- of-way or existing utility corridors, it does not meet the intent of the recommended guidelines set forth in the proposed Weld County Utility Plan. It further limits or eliminates the possibility for potential development of irrigated farmlands using circular sprinkler systems. It would be adjacent to a single family residence in the NE1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West. Names and Addresses of Landowners 1. Jesse and Gladys C. Powers _ 9339 E. 96th Avenue Henderson, Colorado 80640 2. William E., Janet M. and Irwin E. Thornton 8788 Weld County Rd 472 Hudson, Colorado 80642 3. Ada M. Harkis Star Route Box 131 Hudson, Colorado 80642 4. Richard E. and Charlotte Louise Harkis 23431 Weld County Road 22 Hudson, Colorado 80642 5. H. Alfred and Lila Krough 3801 East 64th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 6. No E Ranches, Inc. 600 Greeley National Plaza Greeley, Colorado 80631 c/o Mike Gutterson 7. State of Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners Denver, Colorado 12 tf, a) E In W Q — — piIng in o. W. 44 CD, = X w r0 z I H N Z I - z . •i . ..,1.-. i . .. 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' wJr:s' ■ • • I._ •/.I II fi •1 ° XIIO II ..„ . . ,......21....Lr. . • "11‘e • W O+ • •.- Wit— ..-I� • � u• • �' a• _ • �" �"'its;, _ rs> ALTERNATE ROUTE # 2 (Exhibit 12) _ Alternate Route #2 begins at Public Service Company's Hudson Substation located in the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence in a southerly direction to a 90° angle in the Northeast corner of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to the North boundary line of Sections 26 and 25, Township 2 North, Range 65 West on an existing Public Service Company right- - of-way to a point just west of the East line of said Section 25; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of Sections 24, 13 and 12, Township 2 North, Range 65 West _ to a point just south of the existing 150 foot Public Service Company right-of-way; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to said right-of-way across Sections 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, Township 2 North, Range 64 West to a point just west of the East line of said Section 11; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of Section 2, Township 2 North, Range 64 West and a portion of Section 35, Township 3 North, Range 64 West where the line will connect with the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. General Information Length of Line: 11.5 miles Acres of Right-of-way: 81.83 acres Irrigated Farm: 4.55 acres Dry Farm: 0 Grasslands: 77.28 acres Estimated Line Construction Costs: $716,450 Advantages This route follows two existing utility corridors and an existing road right-of-way. For two miles, extending east from Hudson Sub- station, the Company would rebuild its existing single pole 13,000 volt line to a double circuit H-frame line and, by combining facilities, would improve the visual effect on this portion of the line. Building the line along Kersey Road provides better access for construction and maintenance, which in turn decreases the potential for property damages. Following the existing 230,000 volt route also utilizes an existing utility corridor and reduces right-of-way requirements. The location of this route is also primarily on grasslands. — Disadvantages This alignment would make the line highly visible to a number of homes along Kersey Road as well as for the general public using this road. There is a possibility that Kersey Road could be widened in the future which would require either rebuilding or relocating the line to avoid conflicts. The visual intrusion of paralleling Kersey Road exceeds the benefits which were identified in this route. 13 Alternate Route #2 (cont.) Names and Addresses of Landowners 1. Jesse and Gladys Powers 9339 E. 96th Avenue Henderson, Colorado 80640 — 2. Margaret Eichthaler Hudson, Colorado 80642 _ 3. George E. and Zelda H. Shaklee Star Route Box 136 Hudson, Colorado 80642 4. George C. and Evonne Adams Box 276 Hudson, colorado 80642 5. Gerald F., Tony J. and Rita Mae Giebler 8465 Weld County Road 49 Hudson, Colorado 80642 6. Allen G. and Patsy M. Alter 11674 Village Lane Jacksonville, Florida 32223 7. William E. , Janet M. and Irwin E. Thornton 8788 Weld County Road 471 Hudson, Colorado 80642 — 8. Ada M. Harkis Star Route Box 131 — Hudson, Colorado 80642 9. Richard E. and Charlotte Louise Harkis _ 23431 Weld County Road 22 Hudson, Coloraod 80642 Kersey 10. Hudson ey Ranches Route 1 Box 214 Ft. Lupton, Colorado 89621 c/o Alvin Dechant 11. H. Alfred and Lila Krough 3801 E. 64th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 12. Two E Ranches, c/o Mike Gutterson 600 Greeley National Plaza — Greeley, Colorado 80631 13. State of Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners Denver, Colorado 14 AO tf) a..1 E in I-- N1 • z ! et U u _ 1� ni •O N LAS ' 1� � � iE __ F1C> la 16dI— GO CLy ° 011 4CI X 113 N Z _ — z • - : X71 _+1 • -� ' - --�;' . _ , ,. II ,7 —; �_ a 11 t (11, • _— l Ca. ll n LL OC ■ • w•1 e�■■ a _.1 --i=v.:-T.—. .—. 11 • --..._ „..-..__._.. a •� • ;.6: 1...•: •,, In • �roi or 0s i n Ile• " • l • klo Cr ai• ^ ^ ;I I. vtr l fi YSL :I : j : JL. : 1 • • • • ■ .9 .,----,. 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ALTERNATE ROUTE # 3 (Exhibit 13) _ This is the preferred route and begins at Public Service Company's Hudson Substation located in the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence in a southerly direction to a 90° angle in the Northeast corner of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to the North boundary line of Section 26 and a portion of Section 25, Township 2 North, Range 65 West, on an existing Public Service Company right-of- way to a point just east of the West line of the E1/2E1/2 of said Section 25; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent _ to said West line across Sections 24 and 13, Township 2 North, Range 65 West to a point just north of the South boundary line of Section 12, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to said South line across said Section 12 and Section 7, Township 2 North, Range 64 West to a point just west of the East line of said Section 7; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to said East line to a — point just south of the existing 150 foot Public Service Company right-of-way; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to said right-of-way across Sections 8, 9, 10 and 11, _ Township 2 North, Range 64 West to a point just west of the East line of said Section 11; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of Sections 11 and 2, Township 2 North, Range 64 West and a portion of Section 35, Township 3 North, Range 64 West where the line will connect with the proposed Coors Coal Mine Substation. General Information Length of Line: 11.5 miles Acres of Right-of-way: 86.36 acres Irrigated Farm: 3.48 acres Dry Farm: 0 Grasslands: 82.88 acres Estimated Line Construction Costs: $716,450 Advantages This route, in part, follows two existing utility rights-of-way. For two miles, extending east from Hudson Substation, the Company's existing single pole 13,000 volt line would be rebuilt to a double circuit H-frame line thus improving the visual effect by combining facilities. The next two miles extends north and is approximately one-quarter mile west of Kersey Road which minimizes the visual effects of the line from the main view along Kersey Road. The line _ would be located along the lower terraces of Box Elder Creek to take advantage of some topographic variety. Paralleling the existing 230,000 volt route for the next four miles, the new line would utilize the existing corridor and would thus reduce right-of-way requirements. 15 Alternate Route #3 (cont.) The location of this route is primarily on grasslands and avoids the single family residence in the NE1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West. Disadvantages The major disadvantage of this route compared with the other alternatives, is that for the two miles extending north, it would be bisecting an ownership. Additionally, utilizing the lower terraces of Box Elder Creek to maintain the visual quality of the area, places the line in a location that has the potential for causing damage in the event of a major flood in this drainage basin. Names and Addresses of Landowners 1. Jesse and Gladys Powers 9339 E. 96th Avenue Henderson, Colorado 80640 2. Margaret Eichthaler Hudson, Colorado 80642 3. George E. and Zelda H. Shaklee Star Route Box 131 Hudson, Colorado 80642 4. George C. and Evonne Adams Box 276 Hudson, Colorado 80642 5. Gerald F. Tony J.. and Rita Mae Giebler 8465 Weld County Road 49 Hudson, Colorado 80642 6. Allen G. and Patsy M. Alter 11674 Village Lane Jacksonville, Florida 32223 7. William E., Janet M. and Irwin E. Thornton 8788 Weld County Road 471/2 Hudson, Colorado 80642 8. Ada M. Harkis Star Route Box 131 Hudson, Colorado 80642 16 Alternate Route #3 (cont.) 9. Richard E. and Charlotte Louise Harkis 23431 Weld County Road 22 Hudson, Colorado 80642 10. H. Alfred and Lila Krough 3801 East 64th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 11. Two E Ranches c/o Mike Gutterson 600 Greeley National Plaza Greeley, Colorado 80631 12. State of Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners Denver, Colorado PREFERRED ROUTE - ALTERNATE ROUTE #3 Alternate Route #3 was selected as the preferred route after considering the advantages and disadvantages of the alternatives. This alignment has the _ least impact on agricultural operations, keeps visual impacts to a minimum and meets the intent of the proposed Weld County Utility Plan. The project requirements of providing a new 115,000 volt transmission system to the Coors Coal Mine Substation will be accomplished in the most economical manner which is consistent with the Company's responsibilities to keep energy costs to a minimum, while at the same time considering the overall environmental effects of its projects. 17 Q) E ult Wes : ID w* Q um o M z yemsu= c - wsW— i i• PIa0 I-- D ,� i p __ o = • . .- m <I LE � COo X o— W r0 Z 1 H N Z I H — Z T : . — A /. :rkkii,_{_I . -ir . ------• ._... I?. . II (I. • z II • W • • , k ,• 1 R •l •s a .• R , , • 4 • Z C .\CC • — ! . - `! I ••• • • �_ —... ...�1. o ._.._-.._._ _—_._ _ • ti III . ' , + _ + 4 (! ' ww • ••1 1 : b`^ s \`'.1.\\ ea A \CCea I w r.. \\1 A N. r • N . 11 i s • • • N. IT N .-- t. ii 06,f ' Li'.% '" �n I).., • 1 !• i. ' pP R " •i •1111 i, ' •�• --_ �'■ al •a'I •1• - j �e t 1 ! • // • -erro - .1.: ‘‘, ‘\ )-\ I . : • I -ii• I' : is r O 0.. - \ .... I . .• • (L E / r� N " ., r 2 - N ' - 1 4�.i+ • - 2 �- ~�± • it D .1 iii. /' I 11 cr .1• 1 re-• F� I i , ,I N n r • { r • .n I 11 e n • ! II t I _ •_ _ q ■ • t ,,,ty, ii ,, i 1 is /,` � , J _ ______._.sie---' --_e___ ,. .. . . . . — •. 2 _N. __ - • apin9 • ,.'i ,I v �� / `� • 'i U14�?3a ■ J I O F •ry • ■ •1 L• ■I Li• 1 iii ."'s eicieZ---s I • r2 14 I ■• • .) .. � • W ` / }� •ay vii 45. 11\• 1•0, •,•�1 N N "• J' 2 1��. I ... i• t.. w ^ _a- 1 •• M • • • • I I I w• • O • • • • I.1�: 11 ■la ii •• I -xo • WIo • O �1,, • I W •.Y f �L •1. .Ir k "• : ALTERNATE ROUTE #3A (Exhibit 14) Alternate 3A is a sub-alternative to Routes 2 and 3 and begins at Public Service Company' s Hudson Substation located in the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence in a northerly direction being on the West side and adjacent to the existing Public Service Company Ft. Lupton-Hudson 115,000 volt power line located along the East boundary line of said Section 22 to approximately the E1/4 corner of said Section 22; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of said Section 22 to a point just south of the North boundary line of said Section 22; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to _ the North boundary line of Sections 22, 23, and a portion of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West for approxi- mately 1 3/4 miles to the point of intersection with Alternate Route 3 and continuing with Alternate Route 3, -OP- continuing for another 1/4 mile to the point of intersection with Alternate Route 2 and continuing with Alternate Route 2. General Information Length of Line 11.5 miles Acres of Right-of-way: 86.36 acres Irrigated Farm: 3.44 acres Dry Farm: 0 Grasslands: 82.92 acres Estimated Line Construction Costs: $716,450 Advantages This route parallels the existing Public Service corridor which is located adjacent to the Section line and extends one mile north from the Hudson Substation. This route would then extend east to intersect with Alternate Routes 3 and 2 respectively. It has no additional significant advantages over the other routes identified. Disadvantages This additional utility corridor, when added to the existing corridors, will border one square mile on three sides, thereby exces- sively increasing the visual intrusion on this section. This route — would also be in close proximity to the single family residence in the NE1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West 18 Alternate Route #3A (cont.) Names and Addresses of Landowners 1. Jesse and Gladys Powers 9339 E. 96th Avenue Henderson, Colorado 80640 2. William E., Janet M. and Irwin Thornton 8788 Weld County Road 471 Hudson, Colorado 80642 3. Ada Harkis Star Route Box 131 Hudson, Colorado 80642 4. Hudson Kersey Ranches c/o Alvin Dechant Route 1 Box 214 Ft. Lupton, Colorado 80621 5. Richard E. and Charlotte Louise Harkis 23431 Weld County Road 22 Hudson, Colorado 80642 6. H. Alfred and Lila Krough 3801 East 64th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 7. Two E Ranches c/o Mike Gutterson 600 Greeley National Plaza Greeley, Colorado 80631 8. State of Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners Denver, Colorado 19 Q) E W Q 101 .-_, .:r_ Q � zo m Ile Wig w- . a X w I— M Z }� N z I I—: — z w .. . •r‘Ar. �� ■ L 'rte. --'<r1:-.- . ��1 j"•• - a I �' il (IF _ __ 1�___— ,may s � Z !�I, ■ W . ;7; LLI • Law -1. _ ry I • s V I 1 1 ,� - "' ■<- • s N . _ .i1- - —...-r-.4. • ti .'•. 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A •`' II _Ji �I '.\/ • •ice N\ •r•` Cr4Ii n 1 •7,-..8■ J '('I e II I vrer..,.P. ,rte —�..� •�rvd• .A.�J eEe I:• :. •--• ...i— .. ern II n s •1 X Fp_ ■I• "� •I r" • ..rim- ALTERNATE ROUTE #3B (Exhibit 15) This is a sub-alternate route to Alternate 3 and begins at Public Service Company' s Hudson Substation located in the Southeast corner of Section 22, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence in a southerly direction to a 90° angle in the Northeast corner of Section 27, Township 2 North, Range 65 West; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to the North boundary line of Sections 27 and 26, Township 2 North, Range 65 West on an existing Public Service Company right-of- way to a point just west of the East line of said Section 26; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of Sections 26 and 23, Township 2 North, Range 65 West for approximately 1/4 mile; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to the South line of the NW1/4SW1/4 Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West for approximately 1/4 mile; thence northerly, parallel with and adjacent to the East line of the NW1/4SW1/4 and the W1/2NW1/4 Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West to a point just south of the North boundary line of said Section 24; thence easterly, parallel with and adjacent to the North boundary line of said Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West to the point of intersection with Alternate 3 and continuing with Alternate 3. General Information Length of Line: 11.5 miles Acres of Right-of-way: 89.36 acres Irrigated Farm: 3.44 acres — Dry Farm: 0 Grasslands: 85.92 acres Estimated Line Construction Costs: $716,450 Advantages This route, in part, follows an existing Public Service Company right-of-way for one mile, extending east from Hudson Substation, it then follows existing ownership lines in Section 24, Township 2 North, — Range 65 West, thereby preventing the bisecting of a property. It then intersects with Alternate 3. Disadvantages This route has at least four more angle corners than any of the other routes with the resultant need for more guys and anchors. This route would also be in close proximity to the single family home in the NE1/4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 65 West. 20 Alternate Route #3B (cont.) Names and Addresses of Landowners 1. Jesse and Gladys C. Powers 9339 E. 96th Avenue Henderson, Colorado 80640 2. Margaret Eichthaler Hudson, Colorado 80642 3. George E. and Zelda H. Shaklee Star Route Box 136 Hudson, Colorado 80642 4. William E. Janet M. and Irwin E. Thornton 8788 Weld County Road 471 Hudson, Colorado 80642 5. Ada M. Harkis Star Route 131 Hudson, Colorado 80642 6. Richard E. and Charlotte Louise Harkis 23431 Weld County Road 22 Hudson, Colorado 80642 7. H. Alfred and Lila Krough 3801 E. 64th Avenue Commerce City, Colorado 80022 8. Two E Ranches c/o Mike Gutterson 600 Greeley National Plaza Greeley, Colorado 80631 9. State of Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners Denver, Colorado 21 U, to Wiv 4=1 __Lo 1 m a)re) u ... gt czt o Lu mi.= IN iii al lb [-- D A A. E" a■2y0 S . = U x o- w rn Z I H N Z 1= — Z • s • u u - - t .- i�t w ;• :\ ! -I-.3 on ( Z Lloi ' SIW l' ' * - . Iel n- •- - - n■s n •�' ••i . , •••• • ,., , • c: : :.:;;: :; i :: 4 . .�.. . 1 ova.):E'•!•I !\ w .l If[ • l f P. h w R (\ f e/t r. • o n I e 1 • � 1-... 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In examining alternative routes, it was impossible to avoid agricultural lands, therefore, every effort was made to locate the powerline on non-cropland areas since farming activities are less intensive in these areas. The — proposed action accomplishes this objective. The visual impact is unavoidable because of the overall landscape setting. The grassland and sandhill areas lack both vegetative and topo- - graphic diversity and it is not possible to site the line to keep it from view. To reduce the visibility of the line in this area, it was located along the lower terraces of the Box Elder Creek drainage to avoid paralleling — Kersey Road. This road carries the most traffic in the project area and most of the single family homes are located along this road. Additionally, the decision to rebuild a portion of the existing distribution line and paral- leling the existing 230,000 volt line further helps to reduce the visual — effect. 22 Hello