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Home My WebLink About20040733 INVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant Duke Energy Case Number 2ND AmUSR-542 Submitted or Prepared Prior to At Hearing Hearing N 1 Staff Comments X Department of Planning Services Field Check Form X Planning Commissioner Folsom Field Check Form Letter to Applicant X Affadavit of sign posting X Legal Notifications X N 2 Application X Maps Surrounding Property/Mineral Owners Utilities 3 Referral List X 4 Referrals without comment N Weld County Code Compliance, referral dated 12-11-2003 X Central Weld County Water District, referral received 12-18-2003 X Referrals with comments 5 West Greeley Soil Conservation District, referral received 12-15-2003 X 6 Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral dated 12-23-2003 X N 7 Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated 1-08-2004 X 8 Weld County Sheriffs Office, referral received 1-09-2004 X 9 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated X 1-13-2004 10 Platteville Fire Protection District, referral received 1-19-2004 X N 11 Surrounding Property Owners Letter from Andarko E&P received 1-27-2004 x PC Exhibits X 12 Town of Gilcrest, referral received 1-22-2004 13 I hereby certify that the 12 items identified herein were submitted to the r epartment of Planning Services at or prior to the uled Planning Commissioners hearing. n 1 Kim Ogle ? P inner 2004-0733 Att, LAND USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET COLORADO PRELIMINARY Case Hearing Date: February 3, 2004 Number: 2ndAmUSR-542 Applicant: Duke Energy Address: Duke Energy Field Services, do Tim Clancy; Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Bedingfield LLP 822 7'h Street Suite 760; Greeley, CO 80631 Request: Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Oil and Gas Processing Facility) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District Legal Description: Part of the SE4 of Section 35, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: South of CR 40; west of and adjacent to CR 35 Size of Parcel: 6.22 +/- acres POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code. The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies: Weld County Code Compliance, referral dated 12-11-2003 • Central Weld County Water District, referral received 12-18-2003 • West Greeley Soil Conservation District, referral received 12-15-2003 • Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral dated 12-23-2003 • Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated 1-08-2004 • Weld County Sheriffs Office, referral received 1-09-2004 • Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated 1-13-2004 • Platteville Fire Protection District, referral received 1-19-2004 • Town of Gilcrest, referral received 1-22-2004 The Department of Planning Services'staff has not received responses from the following agencies: • State of Colorado, Oil & Gas Conservation Commission State of Colorado, Division of Wildlife Platte Valley Canal #3 Ditch Company EXHIBIT 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY,MEWBOURN, page 1 1 a SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW WIOC. COLORADO Planner: Kim Ogle Case Hearing Date: February 3, 2004 Number: 2ndAmUSR-542 Applicant: Duke Energy Address: Duke Energy Field Services, c/o Tim Clancy; Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Bedingfield LLP 822 7'h Street Suite 760; Greeley, CO 80631 Request: Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Oil and Gas Processing Facility) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District Legal Description: Part of the SE4 of Section 35, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: South of CR 40; west of and adjacent to CR 35 Size of Parcel: 6.22 +/- acres Parcel Number: 1057 35 400008 THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services'staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-5-100.A(OG.Goal 1. )states "Oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces the conflicts between mineral development and current and future surface uses." Further,Section 22-5-100.B(OG.Goal.2) states "The extraction of oil and gas resources should conserve the land and minimize the impact on surrounding land." The request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including a Natural Gas Processing Facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District is the second amendment to an existing permitted facility. The original USR was applied for by Associated Natural Gas Incorporated, in 1983. The application was for a natural gas processing plant and support facilities. The amended USR was applied for by Associated Natural Gas Incorporated, in 1985.The application was for upgrades to the existing facility.This application addresses the current on-site conditions,and serves as a baseline for future improvements to the site. This amendment is for upgrades to the facility. Further, the amendment was required by the 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY,MEWBOURN, page 2 Department of Planning Services due to a change in ownership of the facility. B. Section 23-2-220.A.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A(Agricultural) Zone District.Section 23-3-40.A.2 of the Weld County Code provides for Oil and Gas Support and Service as a Use by Special Review in the A(Agricultural) Zone District. C. Section 23-2-220.A.3--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The property slopes gradually to the north with no significant topographical change. To the north is the Platte Valley Canal and agricultural lands; to the east,west and south are also agricultural lands. Several USRs are in the general vicinity of this facility. To the south at the intersection of County Roads 40 and 35 is an oil and gas equipment storage facility for Snyder Oil Corporation(USR-1018);to the west connecting into this facility is a ten (10) inch gas line for Western Gas Supply Company(USR-958) and 1/2 mile to the east is compressor station permitted for Panhandle Eastern Pipeline(SUP-355). D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. The existing site is within the three mile referral area of the Town of Gilcrest. The Town of Gilcrest did not return a referral indicating a conflict with their interests. E. Section 23-2-220.A.5--The application complies with Section 23-5 of the Weld County Code. The existing site is not within a recognized overlay district, including the Geologic Hazard, Flood Hazard or Airport Overlay District. The existing site is within the County-wide Road Impact Fee Area. Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the County Wide Road Impact Fee Program. F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 --The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. This facility was acquired by the Duke Energy Field Services Division in 1983. Previous to this acquisition the facility was permitted and operated by Associated Natural Gas Incorporated for approximately twenty years. G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. This recommendation is based, in part,upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities. The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. Prior to recording the plat: A. The plat shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) B. All pages of the plat shall be labeled 2ndAmUSR-542 (Department of Planning Services) C. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services) 2) The approved Screening Plan, to address the outdoor storage of materials associated with this facility shall be screened from adjacent properties, including the public rights-of-way. (Department of Planning Services) 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY, MEWBOURN, page 3 3) County Road 35 and County Road 40 are designated on the Weld County Roadway Classification Plan in the County Wide Impact Fee Code Ordinance, Section 20-1- 30, as local roads, which require sixty feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently sixty feet of right-of-way.A total of thirty feet from the centerline of County Road 35 and County Road 40 shall be delineated on the plat. These roads are maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works) 4) The application and the aerial view reflect two existing accesses to the facility. The main access point from County Road 35 accommodates ingress and egress access. The secondary access located at the south corner of the proposed USR shall be utilized for emergency access purposes only. (Department of Public Works) 5) The screened trash enclosure for the facility, including an enclosure for the miscellaneous materials utilized for maintenance and operations. (Department of Planning Services) D. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment, if applicable. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) E. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan for review and approval, to the Environmental Health Services, Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) F. The septic system serving the office, (septic permit# G830182) was designed to serve 2 persons per day. The application materials indicate that five persons per day will we utilize the site. Therefore, the existing septic system shall be reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The review shall consist of observation of the system and a technical review describing the systems ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load.The review shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the event the system is found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brought into compliance with current Regulations. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) G. The applicant shall submit a waste handling plan,for approval,to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health& Environment. The plan shall include at a minimum, the following: 1) A list of wastes which are expected to be generated on site (this should include expected volumes and types of waste generated). 2) A list of the type and volume of chemicals expected to be stored on site. 3) The waste handler and facility where the waste will be disposed(including the facility name, address,and phone number). Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Health and Environment) H. The applicant shall provide written evidence of approval by the Department of Public Works concerning the on-site access, circulation, parking and storm water drainage as addressed • in their memorandum dated January 8, 2004, to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Public Works) The applicant shall submit a Screening Plan to the Department of Planning Services for 2AmUSR-542,DUKE ENERGY, MEWBOURN, page 4 review and approval. With approval the Screening Plan information shall be graphically delineating on the USR Plat. (Department of Planning Services) J. The applicant shall submit a number equipment plan with descriptive narrative for each piece of equipment and/or encumbrance that is located on site. The scale of this drawing shall be 1"=20 feet. This document shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) K. The applicant shall address the concerns of the Colorado Interstate Gas Company(CIG)as discussed in the letter from Mark Mauz Duke Field Services dated November 10, 2003. Evidence of compliance shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) L. The applicant shall submit an updated Emergency Contact List for this facility to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) M. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Upon completion of 1.above the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval.The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by Department of Planning Services' Staff. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services) 3. The Department of Planning Services respectively requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are.dwg, .dxf,and .dgn(Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles,Arclnfo Coverages and Arcinfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to maps©co.weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services) 4. Prior to Operation: The applicant shall contact the office of the Weld County Sheriff to schedule a walk-through of the site for the purposes of implementing the program"Crime Prevention through Environmental Design". This program reduces the likelihood of criminal activity at a specific location by"hardening"it to crime. Evidence of such shall be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Sheriffs Office) 5. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. (Department of Planning Services) 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY,MEWBOURN, page 5 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DUKE ENERGY - MEWBOURN FACILITY 2ND AMUSR-542 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit fora Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility(Oil and Gas Processing Facility)in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, as indicated in the application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services) 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 3. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20- 100.5, C.R.S.,as amended)shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 4. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act,30-20-100.5,C.R.S.,as amended.(Department of Public Health and Environment) 5. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.(Department of Public Health and Environment) 6. The applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved"waste handling plan". (Department of Public Health and Environment) 7. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement plan at all times. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 8. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Light industrial Zone as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S., as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 9. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 10. Any septic system located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to Individual Sewage Disposal Systems. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 11. Adequate toilet facilities (port-a-potty) shall be provided during the construction of the facility. (Department of Public Health and Environment) 12. The facility shall utilize the existing public water supply. (Central Weld County Water District) (Department of Public Health and Environment) 13. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants(HAP's)and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). (Department of Public Health and Environment) 14. A building permit shall be obtained prior to doing any new work. Building permits will be required for the installation of all new equipment and all electrical work, but not for the replacement of equipment on existing foundations, including the piping and electrical connections to that equipment, nor for the addition of minor equipment such as filters and coolers, however electrical permits are required for 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY, MEWBOURN, page 6 any new electrical circuits provided to added equipment. Permits are not required for process piping for liquids or gas. (Department of Building Inspection) 15. A plan review is required for each permit application. Plans shall bear the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer. Two complete sets of floor plans and plot plans are required when applying for the permit. (Department of Building Inspection) 16. Buildings shall conform to the requirements of the codes adopted at the time of permit application. Currently,the following codes have been adopted by Weld County: 1997 Uniform Building Code; 1998 International Mechanical Code;1997 International Plumbing Code;2002 National Electrical Code and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. (Weld County intends to adopt the 2003 International Building, Residential, Mechanical, Plumbing and Fuel Gas codes in March 2004). (Department of Building Inspection) 17. Building height, wall and opening protection and limitations and separation of buildings of mixed occupancy classifications shall be in accordance with the Building Code. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. Offset and setback distances are measured from the farthest projection from the building. (Department of Building Inspection) 18. The off-street parking spaces including the access drive shall be surfaced with gravel or the equivalent and shall be graded to prevent drainage problems. (Department of Public Works) 19. Effective January 1, 2003, Building Permits issued on the Lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County Road Impact Fee Program. (Department of Planning Services) 20. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 21. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services) 22. Personnel from Weld County Government shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. (Department of Planning Services) 23. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services) 24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning Services) 2AmUSR-542, DUKE ENERGY, MEWBOURN, page 7 Kit tisitz, DEPARERVICES PHONE (970) 3 -61 ,G OSEXT.540 FAX (970)304-6498 ' 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO December 8,2003 Duke Energy c/o Tim Clancy Wittwer, Oldenburg, Barry& Bedingfield LLP 822 7'Street Suite 760 Greeley CO 80631 Subject: 2n°AmUSR-542- Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility (Oil and Gas Processing Facility) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District on a parcel of land described as part of the SW4 of Section 35, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado. Dear Applicants: Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for February 3,2004,at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place in Room 210, - Weld County Planning Department, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members may have. r It is the applicant's responsibility to comply with state statutes regarding notice to mineral estate owners. Colorado Revised Statute,C.R.S.24-65.5-103(adopted as part of H.B.01-1088)requires notification of all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant shall provide the Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirements have been met. It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property or if the property is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore,our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Gilcrest Planning Commission for their review and comments. Please call Gilcrest at(970)737-2426 for further details regarding the date,time,and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/ora representative be in attendance at the Gilcrest Planning Commission meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive)intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way. The Department of Planning Services'staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24)hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation. If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call. Respectfully, Kim Ogle Planner 1 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' SIG,Nr POSTING CERTIFICATE THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS 7t,� 1 4) C*i THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY. I, VONEEN MACKLIN, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST TEN DAYS BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR [UYtltse -&4) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT. VONEEN MACKLIN Name of Person Posting Sign \jLNE QL1---a niCtL IC i Signature of Person Posting Sign STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) �^ The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to me this day of jorti u4-- , 2004 WITNESS my hand and official seal. Inc Notary Public My Commission Expires: In Case DIEme;gen;l� r 24 Hours 0701's5- f _„ I. , Wilk NOTICE Mc A PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING _ .0‘..2. • THIS PROPERTY WILL BE HELD AT: GaE-C-CeN PWevtwNL aFFice ScS55 t4CZZi14 r171 . Avowry ON 10 3 , 20t4AT t off'4 NAME DUKEENERL`f FopSEQ,ICFS AM6ltt60 US* �Q. A. MI 14144.. Rciscoact osv8WI 44r camel Ty REQUEST oscunk . ►u oil4cas peato S%►u CASE NO. 11.10403?-:542 61 0:ACRES FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF - PLANNING SERVICES AT ( 970 )353 -6100 ext. 3540 4 IIIIhI . , , _ - . Cr" - _ ran • I il - . li ;l jig , , II • r. + � f' M • , ' .. ' '_ �t il Id - tt wil ,� . j { {< w Iv : r ' � .`.. I Sr= . , I t< < p.. f ' 1 .rp i ' :. Si. a ',g qt. i- A :I t ' ?•.r I•il A. 14- 4 V. '1 + '&14151:,,, _ • ` ♦ il 1:,', 1M R �tq •I ?�' i .. lI ill ' 4 - _ =_ - : _____o --wa Nit ril - /., )Ty{pF_ s } r, . \ w4 N..9 .... feyir I rt. nig. _ us= = .,. 1_114C.: . _ . ' ww sip. . ti `?!C'• -- _• _ - 4.y, Y of i�. ': I `n. _ .. �v:i r /y �ti4 r z y • Xat 11 .,,^_ r • ..fr.4 F•ti. i•.1 . }.. LZlIl.R_. • ---- , ..1 q1:w._. FIELD CHECK inspection date: January 25, 2003 CASE NUMBER: 2ndAmUSR-542 APPLICANT: Duke Energy Field Services, do Tim Clancy; Witwer, Oldenburg, Barry & Bedingfield LLP, 822 7'" Street Suite 760; Greeley, CO 80631 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 of Section 35, T4N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of CR 40;west of and adjacent to CR 35 Zonina Land Use N A(Agricultural) N Agricultural/ Rural Residential E A(Agricultural) E Agricultural / Rural Residential S A(Agricultural) S Agricultural/Oil and Gas Bone Yard (Patina) W A(Agricultural) W Agricultural / Rural Residential COMMENTS: CR 35 is a two lane all-weather gravel road. Facility is sited near crest of hill. Access drive is gravel and pitched to drain. The facility is surrounded by cyclone fence material with three strand barb wire security fence on top. Two points of ingress and egress are present, both flanking CR 35. Several man-doors are visible. To the west is a baffle/fence that is opaque and several feet in height. The yard is lighted with overhead halogen lights on poles. There are several blinking operational lights associated with the facility located on site. Auditory level of disturbance is a lower frequency "blowing air noise". There is an office that appears to be manned. Materials utilized in the maintenance and operation of this facility are located west of CR 35 and towards the southern end of the fenced service yard. The are also numerous tanks setting on their side within the service yard. Power is overhead on poles, west side of road. Telephone is underground in same location. Duke Energy underground pipeline is also located in this area. Water District line is underground on east side of CR 35. There is one residence in the immediate vicinity, located to the west of the facility. The access drive to this residence is adjacent to the north property line of the Duke Energy operation. In general, area is predominately agricultural in character with numerous oil and gas app rtenances in all directions. KimOg . 'la er Hello