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RE: ACTION OF BOARD AT SHOW CAUSE HEARING CONCERNING USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT#1098 FOR A MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY FOR A
9.5-MILE UNDERGROUND NATURAL GAS PIPELINE IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT - PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN PIPELINE COMPANY/ B.P. PIPELINES
(NORTH AMERCIA) INC.
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, on March 17, 2003, a Show Cause Hearing was conducted to consider
revocation of Use by Special Review Permit#1098 for a Major Facility of a Public Utility for a
9.5-mile underground natural gas pipeline in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, issued to Prairie
Mountain Pipeline Company, and
WHEREAS, B.P. Pipelines (North Amercia) Inc., 801 Warrenville Road, Suite 700, Lisle,
IL 60532, is the current permit holder for said pipeline route described as follows:
The preferred pipeline route began approximately
one mile east of Keenesburg, Colorado (the SE1/4
of Section 24, T2N, R64W) in Weld County. The
pipeline follows an overland route running in a
southeast direction through Weld County for
approximately 9.5 miles, passing through the
following Sections: T2N, R63W, Section 19, 30,
and 31, and T1 N, R63W, Section 5, 8, 17, 16, 21,
22, 27, 26, and 35. The preferred pipeline route
exits Weld County at the border between Weld
County and Adams County, approximately 3,000
feet east of County Highway 79 (the center of the
southern edge of Section 35, T1 N, R63W)
WHEREAS, at said hearing of March 17, 2003, after hearing all testimony presented,
the Board deemed it advisable to dismiss said Show Cause Hearing, following vacation Use by
Special Review Permit#1098 on March 5, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Weld County, Colorado, that the Show Cause Hearing concerning revocation of Use by Special
Review Permit#1098, issued to Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company, c/o B.P. Pipelines (North
Amercia) Inc., be, and hereby is, dismissed.
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DISMISS SHOW CAUSE HEARING - USR#1098 - PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN PIPELINE
COMPANY/ B.P. PIPELINES (NORTH AMERCIA) INC.
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The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 17th day of March, A.D., 2003.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD UNTY COLO O
ATTEST:
vid E. Long, Chair
Weld County Clerk to t gti at '�, a
x .4/ Robert D. Masden, Pro-Tem
BY: - •
Deputy Clerk to the Board EXCUSED
M. J. Geile
APP AS TO •
EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
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Date of signature: 32
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NOTICE
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Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Code, 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, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the
time specified.
If a court reporter is desired, please advise the Clerk to the Board, in writing, at least five
days prior of the hearing. The cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting
party. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if special accommodations are
required in order for you to participate in this hearing, please contact the Clerk to the Board's Office
at (970) 336-7215, Extension 4226, prior to the day of the hearing.
The complete case file may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners,Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado.
E-Mail messages sent to an individual Commissioner may not be included in the case file. To
ensure inclusion of your E-Mail correspondence into the case file, please send a copy to
charding@co.weld.co.us.
DOCKET#: 2003-20
DATE: March 17, 2003
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
APPLICANT:
Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company
do Dave Sommersfield, B.P. Pipelines, Inc.
801 Warrenville Road
Lisle, IL 60532
REQUEST: Hearing to show whether good cause exists for revocation of Use by Special Review
Permit#1098 for a Major Facility of a Public Utility for a 9.5-mile underground natural gas pipeline
in the A (Agricultural)Zone District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The preferred pipeline route began approximately one mile east of
Keenesburg,Colorado(the SE1/4 of Section 24,T2N,R64W)in Weld County. The pipeline follows
an overland route running in a southeast direction through Weld County for approximately 9.5
miles, passing through the following Sections: T2N, R63W, Section 19, 30, and 31, and T1 N,
R63W, Section 5, 8, 17, 16, 21,22,27,26, and 35. The preferred pipeline route exits Weld County
at the border between Weld County and Adams County, approximately 3,000 feet east of County
Highway 79 (the center of the southern edge of Section 35, Ti N, R63W)
ISSUES:
1. Records indicate the applicant did not satisfy the Conditions of Approval,the plat was never
submitted for recording, and the pipeline was not constructed
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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DATED: February 28, 2003
PUBLISHED: March 6, 2003, in the South Weld Sun
NOTitp TIME: 10:00 a.m.
Pursuer* to APPLICANT:
STATE OF COLORADO ) .ncaorroadoo and the Weld laws elite Company
Comp Waa+ain Pipeline
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COUNTY OF WELD ) Chambers n the Board a 501 Warrenville Road
WeldCoun Commissioners a Lisle,IL 50532
Weld County, Colorado,
Ruth Pelton-Roby, as manager of Pelton W°° County c°"te"° REQUEST. Hearing to
Center, 915 10th Street slow whether good cause
Publishing Company LLC, being duly First Floor, Greeley, exists for revocation of Use
sworn, states that it is publisher of the ; at the time by Special Review Permit
South Weld Sun, a weekly newspaper aaP,biicU�rora9.s
published in Keenesburg in said County mil° "hoe "° neural
If a cote as pipeline in. the A
and State; that said newspaper has areporter , a.please w9nod sal)zone Dsma
general circulation in said County and has - advise the Clek to the- LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
been continuously and uninterruptedly Board,in""""°'at"°°t The pretested pipeline route
P y five aye price a the began approximately one
published therein, during a period of at hearing. The Cost of mile east of Keenesburg.
engaging.court reporter Colorado (the SE1/4 of
least fifty-two consecutive weeks prior to shall be borne by the Section 24,T2N PedW)m
• requesting party. In Weld County.The pipeline
the first publication of the annexed notice;
accordance with the follows an overland mule
that said newspaper is a newspaper Amaimnerm^oisabilin» running Ina soutleat
within the meaning of the act of the Act, if special direction through Weld
accommodations are County for approximately
required in order ° 9.5 miles,passing through Assembly of the State of
Colorado, entitled "An Act to regulate the Pip orret cttthe his hearing,
ns to the !o"°r" o s"°° °`
printing of legal notices and the Bowes Office at(970) T2N, R83W, Section 19.
P g g 30. and 31. and TiN,
3rior to.Extension 4225,
advertisements" and amendments prior to the day a the R53W.Section 5.El,17.te,
hearilb. 21,22.27.28,and 36.TM
thereto; that the notice of which the Thedomplw preferred p,pa,ne roAs
annexed is a printed copy taken from said case file may eseen std .xte was G ep at ne
in the office a the Clerk to border between Weld
newspaper, was published in said the Beare of county CountyandMem5GwKy,
Commissioners. Weld approximately 3,000 Iva
newspaper, and in the regular and entire CountyCentennial Center, east a County Highway 79
issue of every number thereof, once a 915 10th Street. Third (m•wd. a thesouthern
Floor, Greeley. Colorado. edge of Section 35,T1N.
week for i successive weeks; that E-Mail messages an to R53W)
said notice was so published in said an i gvauelCommisaane
may net be included in the ISSUES:
newspaper proper and not in any case tile. To immure
supplement thereof, and that the first Inclusion of your spell Records indicate the
Correspondence into the applicant did not satiety the
publication of said notice aforesaid, can fa,Mesa and• Conditions of Approval,the
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was on n plat was never submitted
the __day of chersng•m•rwld.cars. for resuming, and the
ci\are \ 2003, and the last pipeline was not
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on the day of , 2003. DATE March 17. zoos BCO RD .ONE F COUNTY
WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO
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Ruth Pelton-Roby
Its: Manager
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Gday of tI\nerCiA , 2003.
Notary Public �
My Commissi expiltpsltnt,21 J I I L' /
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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Ron Sommer that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County
Planning Commission. Be it therefore Resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the
following be adopted:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1098
NAME: Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company
ADDRESS: 10701 Melody Drive, Suite 500
Northglenn, CO 80234
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review Permit for a Major Facility of a Public
Utility for a 9.5 mile underground natural liquid gas pipeline in the A(Agricultural) Zone
District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The preferred pipeline route begins approximately one mile east of Keenesburg,
Colorado (the southeast quarter of Section 24,T2N, R64W) in Weld County. The
pipeline follows an overland route running in a southeast direction through Weld
County for approximately 9.5 miles, passing through the following sections: T2N,
R63W, Sections 19, 30, and 31 and Ti N, R63W, Sections 5, 8, 17, 16,21, 22, 27,
26, and 35. The preferred pipeline route exits Weld County at the border between
Weld County and Adams County, approximately 3000 feet east of County
Highway 79 (the center of the southern edge of Section 35,TIN, R63W.)
LOCATION: Beginning approximately 1 mile east of Keenesburg in a southeast direction for 9.5 miles.
See attached map for depiction of preferred and alternative pipeline routes.
The Planning Commission approves this request for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 25.7 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services'staff that the applicant has shown compliance
with Sections 25.5 and 25.8 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
- Reasonable efforts have been made to avoid the removal of irrigated cropland. The
proposed construction of the pipeline will be scheduled around crop production.
- The facility will not have an undue adverse effect on existing and future development of the
surrounding area. The surrounding area is expected to remain as public road rights-of-way
and agricultural production.
- The design of the proposed facility and development standards will mitigate negative impacts
on the surrounding area to the greatest extent feasible.
- The site will be maintained in such a manner as to control soil erosion, dust and the growth of
noxious weeds.
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Prairie Mountain Pipeline
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-The applicant has agreed to implement any reasonable measures deemed necessary by
the Planning Commission to ensure that the health,safety, and welfare of the inhabitants
of Weld County will be protected and to mitigate or minimize any potential adverse impacts from
the proposed pipeline.
-All reasonable alternatives to the proposal have been adequately assessed and the
proposed action is consistent with the best interests of the people in Weld County and
represents a balanced use of resources in the affected area.
-The nature and location of the facility will meet Colorado Department of Health and Weld County
air quality standards.
-The nature and location of the facility will not unreasonably interfere with any significant wildlife
habitat and will not unreasonably affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural
resource, historic landmark or archaeological site within the affected area.
-Portions of the proposed pipeline He within floodprone areas. This overlay district is
addressed in the conditions of approval and development standards.
-Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health,
safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application submitted by the applicant, other
relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the
Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning
Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of
approval by the planning commission.
2. 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.
3. Prior to the start of excavation, evidence shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services that:
a. A NPDES Permit shall be obtained from the Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado
Department of Health for any proposed discharge into State Waterways.
b. A stormwater discharge permit shall be obtained from the Colorado Department of Health,
Water Quality Control Division.
c. The applicant or contractor shall apply for an underground utility permit for any work
done along or across the County rights-of-way. Any utility permits shall be approved
prior to construction on the project.
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Prairie Mountain Pipeline
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4. Repair to irrigation ditches crossed during construction shall be completed to prevent water leakage and
to insure continued flow for the producer.
5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted during the construction of this pipeline.
6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust,
blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
7. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
8. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for employees during the construction of the pipeline.
9. Water used for pressure testing shall be provided from a legal source other than a domestic well, as
stated in a letter by the Division of Water Resources, dated November 9, 1995.
10.Weed free straw mulch shall be provided for new grass seedings. Water permeable sift barriers shall
be placed along intermittent drainages to prevent water erosion. On cropland,the soil shall be left
rough or furrowed at a 90 degree angle to the direction of the pipeline to prevent wind erosion until a
crop can be established. A weed free straw mulch shall also be crimped into the soil on these areas.
11.Native species of grass shall be selected for revegetation. Russian Olives shall not be used to replace
trees removed by construction activities.
Motion seconded by Ann Garrison.
VOTE:
For Passage Against
Ron Sommer
Ann Garrison
Richard Kimmel
Jack Epple
Marie Koolstra
Shirley Camenisch
The chairman declared the Resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be placed in the file of this
case to serve as a permanent record of these proceedings .
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Jill Boshinski, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld
County, Colorado, adopted on January 4, 1996.
Dated the 4th of January, 1996.
as e expol-u-ndc
Boshinski
Secretary
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company
USR-1098
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a Major Facility of a Public Utility
for a Major Facility of a Public Utility for a 9.5 mile underground natural liquid gas pipeline in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of
Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance.
3. Soils disturbed during construction shall be returned to natural profiles as closely as possible.
4. Repair to irrigation ditches crossed during construction shall be completed to prevent water leakage
and to insure continued flow for the producer.
5. All construction shall be in compliance with Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
6. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County
Building Code Ordinance.
7. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of
Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
8. The property owner shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of
the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
9. Any construction within the floodprone areas shall require a Flood Hazard Development Permit.
10. 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.
11. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted during the construction of this pipeline.
12. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing
debris, and other potential nuisance conditions.
13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site.
14. Adequate toilet facilities shall be provided for employees during the construction of the
pipeline.
15. The applicant or contractor shall apply for an underground utility permit for any work done along or
across the County rights-of-way. Any utility permits shall be approved prior to construction on the
project.
16. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department of Planning
Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1098
Prairie Mountain Pipeline
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activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated hereon and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
17. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission 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.
18. 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.
SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Thursday, January 4, 1996
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held January 4, 1996, in the County
Commissioners' Hearing Room (Room#101), Weld County Centennial Building, 915 10th Street, Greeley,
Colorado. The meeting was called to order by Chairman, Richard Kimmel.
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Richard Kimmel Present
Ron Sommer Present
Shirley Camenisch Present
Curt Moore Absent
Jack Epple Present
Marie Koolstra Present
Arlan Marrs Absent
Ann Garrison Present
Zachary Allely Absent
Also present:Monica Daniels-Mika,Director,Shani Eastin, Current Planner, Chris Goranson, Current Planner,
Todd Hodges, Current Planner, Department of Planning Services; Lee Morrison,Assistant County Attorney,
Jill Boshinski, Secretary.
The summary of the last regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission December 19, 1995 was
approved.
1. CASE NUMBER: USR-1102
PLANNER: Shani L. Eastin
APPLICANT: Owen Brothers Concrete Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a wet sand and
gravel mining operation in the A(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The W2 of Section 32,T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to Weld County Road 15;south of and adjacent to Weld County
Road 26-3/4.
Shani Eastin, Current Planner requested this application be continued until February 6, 1996, to give the
applicant appropriate time to review the case file referral responses and address any potential problems. Legal
notification and surrounding property owners would be renotified and a new sign would be posted on the
property 10 days prior to the hearing.
Ron Sommer moved Case Number USR-1102, Owen Brothers Concrete Company, be continued until the
February 6, 1996 meeting. Shirley Camenisch seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
Sommer-yes;Ann Garrison-yes;Marie Koolstra-yes;Jack Epple-yes;Shirley Camenisch-yes; Richard Kimmel-
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
2. CASE NUMBER: USR-1098
PLANNER: Chris Goranson
APPLICANT: Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a Major Facility of
a Public Utility for a 9.5 mile underground natural liquid gas pipeline in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Various legals-for specific legals see application materials.
LOCATION: Beginning approximately one mile east of Keenesburg in a southeast direction for 9.5
miles. See application materials for more information.
MINUTES OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
January 4, 1996
Page 2
Chris Goranson, Current Planner, gave an overview of the proposed area where Prairie Mountain Pipeline
would be placing the underground natural liquid gas pipeline.The preferred pipeline route beginsapproximately
one mile east of Keenesburg, Colorado at a junction of an existing 4" pipeline. The project is a joint project
between Mid America Pipeline Company and Amoco Pipeline Company to transport natural gas liquids from
the DJ basin area to Bushton Kansas. The Department of Planning Services'staff is recommending approval,
with the Conditions of Approval and the Development Standards.
The Chairman asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Tom Mcgaehan, Construction Manager with Prairie Mountain Pipeline stated they operate with Mid America
Pipeline and Amoco Pipeline over 30,000 rules of pipeline within the United States over a period of 120 years.
They have taken into consideration the land owners use of the property by placing the gas pipeline under dry
land instead of irrigated land. The applicant does agree with the Conditions of Approval and the Development
Standards.
Chris Goranson,also stated that the applicant may use a smaller pipe diamater of 8 inches. The Department
of Planning Services staff did not consider this to be a major change.
Ron Sommer moved Case Number USR-1063, Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company, be forwarded to the Board
of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Ann Garrison
seconded the motion.
The Chairman asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Ron
`"' Sommer-yes;Ann Garrison-yes;Marie Koolstra-yes;Jack Epple-yes;Shirley Camenisch-yes; Richard Kimmel-
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 1:45p.m.
Respectfully submitted
Jill Bo\ D
s�hin& k
Secretary
WELD COUNTY
APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL REVIEW
MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN PIPELINE COMPANY
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN NGL PIPELINE
PREPARED FOR AND SUBMITTED TO:
WELD COUNTY
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PREPARED BY
DAMES & MOORE INC. &
PRAIRIE MOUNTAIN PIPELINE COMPANY
OCTOBER 10, 1995
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1
1.0 APPLICATION 1
SECTION 2
2.0 SUMMARY STATEMENT 2
SECTION 3
3.0 PROPOSED NGL PIPELINE FACILITY DESCRIPTION 5
4.0 ROUTE SELECTION 5
4.1 ROUTE SELECTION PROCESS 5
4.2 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES 5
4.3 PREFERRED ROUTE 5
4.4 REASONS FOR SELECTED ROUTE 6
5.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION SCHEDULE 6
6.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS 8
7.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT 9
7.1 EXISTING LAND USE 9
7.2 PROJECT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION 9
7.2.1 Agriculture 9
7.2.2 Soils 10
7.2.3 Water Resources 10
7.2.4 Wetlands 10
7.2.5 Vegetation 11
7.2.6 Wildlife Habitat 11
7.2.7 Endangered Species 12
7.2.8 Dust. Soil Erosion, and Growth of Noxious Weeds 13
7.2.9 Drainage 13
7.2.10 Surface Runoff 14
7.2.11 Visual Impacts 14
7.2.12 Mineral Resources 14
7.2.13 Historical. Archeological. and Scenic Resources 14
8.0 HAZARDS AND MITIGATION 15
8.1 FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OTHER DANGERS 15
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8.2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 15
8.3 GEOLOGIC OR FLOOD HAZARDS 16
SECTION 4
9.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 17
9.1 PUBLIC MEETINGS 17
9.2 CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 17
9.3 EXISTING UTILITY LINE CORRIDORS 17
9.3.1 Feasibility of Utilizing Existing Utility Corridors 17
9.3.2 List of Utility Companies With Existing Underground Utility
Lines 18
9.4 WATER REQUIREMENTS 18
9.5 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED
PROJECT 18
9.6 OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 19
9.7 WORK FORCE, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT HOUSING 19
9.8 UTILITY LETTER OF INTENT 19
9.9 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS 19
9.10 MINERAL OWNERS AND LESSEES OF MINERAL OWNERS 19
9.11 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION IMPACTS 20
9.12 ROUTINE HAUL ROUTES 21
SECTION 5
10.0 PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF ROUTE 22
SECTION 6
11.0 FACILITIES PLAN MAPS 24
11.1 PIPELINE ROUTE VICINITY MAP 24
11.2 SITE LOCATION MAP 24
11.3 TYPICAL PIPELINE CROSS SECTION 24
11.4 KEENESBURG SCRAPER TRAP FACILITY SITE MAP 24
11.5 KEENESBURG SCRAPER TRAP FACILITY DIAGRAM 24
11.6 SOILS MAP 24
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SECTION 1
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1.0 APPLICATION
See attachment.
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MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
Department of Planning Services. 1400 N. 17th Avenue. Greeley, Colorado 80631
Phone-353-6100-Ext. 3540
—ase Number Date Received
Application Checked By Mylar Plat Submitted
Application Fee Receipt Number
Recording Fee Receipt Number
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (please print or type. except for necessary signature)
I (we),the undersigned.hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission and Weld County Board
of County Commissioners concerning the proposed Use by Special Review Permit on the following described
.unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: Starting Pt:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: SE 1 Section 24 T 2 N. R 64 W
LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned which Special Review Permit is proposed: End Pt.: SE 1
Section 35 T 1 N. R 63 W * For a complete legal description of the entire rou:
See Section 4.3 of the Application Report.
Property Address (if available) N.A.
PRESENT ZONE Agr+r..lr....,1 OVERLAY ZONES Flood Hazard (1200' crossi
TOTAL ACREAGE S7
PROPOSED LAND USE AgziAtil rural x, Pirnl inn was
EXISTING LAND USE Agrirnl ton1
SURFACE FEE(PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
Name: (See attached list of nronerty nwnora for whir}, OnaPmpntc are beine obtained)
Address: City Zip Code
'ome Telephone: Business Telephone: •
Name:
Address: City Zip Code
Home Telephone: Business Telephone:
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(if different than above)
Name: T. 0. McGeehan, Prairie Mountain Pipeline Company
Address: 10701 Melody Dr. City Nnrthgl ern rn Zip Code 80234
Home Telephone: Pager: 800-716-8805 Business Telephone:f'in' )ac7—GAR)
Cellular: (303)906-8421
I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
COUNTY OF WELD )
)ss
STATE OF COLORADO)
Signature: Owner or uthorized Agent
Subscribed and sworn to before me this j day of Oc4 19 Cr,
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The following is a list of property owners within the Weld County section of the
proposed route from which right-of-way easements are being obtained:
ASSESSOR'S
NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, PARCEL IDEN-
STATE AND ZIP CODE TIFICATION NO.
Deryl D. Dunham, as Attorney-in-Fact for 3328 34th Avenue Court 147705000017
Ruby L. Dunham Greeley, CO 80634-9428
Loyd G. Sargent, Trustee 1200 Sharlyn Court 147708000008
Evans, CO 80620-1400
Donald Richard Gustafson & 31256 Weld County Road 10 147717000012
Joan T. Gustafson Keenesburg, CO 80643
Scott A. and Susan A. Cvancara 552 South 14th Court 147716000028,
Brighton, CO 80601 147716000029, &
147716000030
Clem J. Schrant 32945 Weld County Road 8 147716000011 &
Keenseburg, CO 80643 147716000027
William W. & Susan J. Warren 2340 Weld County Road 55 147721000022
Keenesburg, CO 80643
*Clem J. Schrant 32945 Weld County Road 8 147721000024
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Barbara Ann Miller 2427 Weld County Road 67 147721000025
Keenesburg, CO 80643
James L. Stroup & Sharon E. Stroup 33227 Weld County Road 6 147722000020
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Eagle Peak Farms, Ltd. 1942 Broadway, Suite 506 147727000010 &
Boulder, CO 80302 147727000013
Charles D. Rasmussen, Leonard J. 8120 Weld County Road 1 147727000008
Rasmussen & Famuer B. Rasmussen Longmont, CO 80504
Gerald E. Sigg, Jr. &Kathleen Sigg 1498 Highway 79 147726000004
Keenesburg, CO 80643
State of Colorado, Department of Highways No#
Cole Kugel 420 Longview Court 147735000005
Longmont, CO 80501
Kauffman Brothers Limited Partnership 1/2 8616 Weld County Road 63 130330000019
Julius A. Pluss 1/2 Keenesburg, CO 80643
*Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130330000004
the Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CO 80701
*Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130331000006
the Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CO 80701
ASSESSOR'S
NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, PARCEL IDEN-
STATE AND ZIP CODE TIFICATION NO.
Winding Brook Corporation 14550 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 202 130331000007
c/o Batterymarch: Agrivest Minnetonka, MN 55345
James L. &Helen I. Sirios P.O. Box 58 130524000024
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of the 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130525000009
Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CI 80701
* indicates duplicate ownership
SECTION 2
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2.0 SUMMARY STATEMENT
SOURCE, CAPACITY, DESTINATION, AND TYPE OF FACILITY
The Prairie Mountain Pipeline is a joint venture project formed between Mid America
Pipeline Company and Amoco Pipeline Company to transport excess natural gas liquids (NGL)
from the DJ Basin area, northeast of Denver to Bushton, Kansas. This proposed project
encompasses approximately 360 miles of new 10 inch American manufactured steel pipe,
originating just east of Keenesburg, Colorado and terminating at an existing facility in Bushton,
Kansas. The majority of this new line (almost 90 percent) will be constructed adjacent to
Amoco Pipeline's existing 6 inch NGL line. The existing system is currently at capacity and
increased production from the DJ Basin will require expansion to transport these new volumes
of NGL.
The pipeline route begins at the junction of an existing Amoco 4-inch NGL line,
approximately one mile east of Keenesburg, Colorado (the southeast quarter of Section 24,
Township 2 North, Range 64 West) in Weld County. The pipeline follows an overland route
running in a southeast direction through Weld County for approximately 9.5 miles. The pipeline
route exits Weld County at the border between Weld County and Adams County, approximately
3000 feet east of County Highway 79 (the center of the southern edge of Section 35, Township
1 North, Range 63 West). Easements will be obtained from the local land owners for the
placement of the proposed pipeline.
This application will focus on the approximate 9.5 mile portion of the pipeline route
passing through Weld County. Figure 11.1 depicts the portion of the pipeline route located in
Weld County showing the general vicinity; Figure 11.2 depicts the specific route alignment on
a U.S.G.S. topographic map in relation to local land uses; and, Figure 11.3 depicts a typical
pipeline construction cross section. The Prairie Mountain Pipeline will generate approximately
$26,000 in 1996 tax revenue for Weld County.
The NGL product is called a "Y" grade and is composed of a mixture of methane,
ethane, butane, propane and natural gasoline. The NGL product is transported to the starting
point of the pipeline route via an existing 24.4 mile long 4-inch Amoco underground pipeline
originating from the West Plant natural gas processing facility located northeast of Platteville,
Colorado.
The maximum flow rate through the looped system, including the new 10-inch line in
addition to the existing 6-inch line, will be 60,000 barrels per day. The maximum operating
pressure of the new system will be comparable to the maximum operating pressure of the
existing Amoco 6 inch system. The pressure will not exceed 2160 pounds per square inch
(prig). Before being placed in operation, the line will be tested with water for a period of four
hours at a minimum of 95% of the specific minimal yield strength (SMYS) and four hours at
a minimum of 90% SMYS. This will insure that the line has been tested for eight hours at a
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minimum of 125% of its maximum operating pressure. Only after a successful test with water
will the line then be filled with product.
A construction staging area will be located near Keenesburg at the beginning of the
proposed pipeline route. This area will be approximately 10 acres in size and will be used for
the temporary storage of pipe and other construction material.
In addition, a scraper trap facility will be constructed at the beginning of the pipeline
route near Keenesburg, Colorado. An approximate 2.2 acre parcel will be leased for the scraper
trap facility and for a potential future pumping station (see Figure 11.4). A scraper trap is a
facility used to launch and retrieve a scraper device. This process is used to remove any buildup
of material on the inner wall of the pipe. As shown in Figure 11.5, a typical scraper trap
consists of a section of aboveground pipe, a scraper launcher and receiving device.
ALTERNATIVE ROUTES CONSIDERED
Alternative routes considered are shown on Figure 11.2. Alternatives were developed
based on an evaluation of potential impacts to environmental and land use resources. Land
ownership and the willingness of the land owners to negotiate an easement were also considered.
The preferred route represents the alignment with the least environmental and land use impacts
that meets the engineering and land availability criteria established for the project.
PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES
Mitigation measures within the pipeline corridor and at construction lay down areas will
include all means necessary to restore these areas back to their preconstruction conditions.
Proposed revegetation and restoration measures are as follows:
All disturbed areas will be reseeded per land owner agreements, where applicable.
Reseeding will be done at the end of construction or at the next prescribed seeding season. Seed
labels from each bag shall be available for inspection while seeding is in progress. The seed
will be obtained from a certified seed source, will be pure live seed, and will not contain
noxious weeds. Seeding will be repeated in two growing seasons if a satisfactory stand is not
established. Seeding equipment will not be permitted to travel from an infested area to a non-
infested area without first cleaning (washing) the seeding mechanism.
SIZE OF ANTICIPATED WORK FORCE
It is anticipated that during peak construction, a work force of approximately 200 people
will be employed for the entire 360 mile pipeline project. Preliminary plans are to use two
construction spreads consisting of 75 to 80 workers each for pipeline construction. The actual
number of spreads has not been determined yet, but the total manpower should remain the same
for cross country construction.
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After the facility is completed, it will not be manned on a permanent basis. However,
flyover inspections will be conducted along the entire pipeline length 26 times per year with the
maximum interval not to exceed 3 weeks. In addition, the scraper trap facilities will be visited
on a periodic basis to perform the internal cleaning operation for the pipeline.
WATER REQUIREMENTS
Water will be required to hydrostatically test the pipeline prior to filling the line with
product. Specifically, the line will be tested with water for a period of four hours at a minimum
of 95% of the specific minimal yield strength (SMYS) and four hours at a minimum of 90%
SMYS. Approximately 460,000 gallons of water will be required for this test. Hydrostatic test
water will be obtained from a local land owner, irrigation company, or other agreed upon
source.
In addition, water may be used by contractors to periodically spray any unpaved access
roads and haul roads to reduce fugitive dust emissions.
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
The only fuel requirements for the proposed project are gasoline and diesel fuel required
to power the construction vehicles and equipment. Fuel will be transported to the work areas
by truck mounted tanks.
LOCATION AND METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF ALL FORMS OF WASTE.
Refuse and construction debris generated during construction of the proposed pipeline will
be recycled or disposed in a licensed sanitary landfill. The amount of construction debris is
anticipated to be minimal. Portable toilets will be placed along certain designated areas.
Trees, brush and other woody material cleared from the ROW will be minimal and will
be randomly scattered over the ROW and temporary working areas. The chips will be spread
on the ROW and small limbs will be put pack on the ROW after cleanup and seeding is done
and "walked down" with a rubber tire tractor. Large limbs will be hauled off the right-of-way
by the construction contractor and disposed of in an acceptable manner. Small rocks that were
cleared from the ROW will be randomly buried on the ROW. Large rocks removed from the
excavation will either be used as rip-rap at stream or wash-out crossings, set aside in piles off
the right-of-way per agreement with the land owners, or hauled off for disposal in an approved
manner. The density of surface rocks will be comparable with the adjacent undisturbed land.
Rocks will not be windrowed on the pipeline trench with the other material. Placement of the
trees, brush, woody material and rocks will not interfere with operation of water diversions or
agricultural activities.
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SECTION 3
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3.0 PROPOSED NGL PIPELINE FACILITY DESCRIPTION
A complete description of the proposed facility, including the source, capacity,
destination, and type of structures is provided in Chapter 2.0, Summary Statement.
4.0 ROUTE SELECTION
4.1 ROUTE SELECTION PROCESS
The route selection process consisted of a systematic evaluation of various alternative
corridors designed to identify the most practical and least impacting alignment. The entire
pipeline encompasses approximately 360 miles, the majority of which (almost 90 percent) will
be constructed adjacent to Amoco Pipeline's existing 6 inch NGL line. The section of the
pipeline from the junction with the existing Amoco 4-inch NGL line, approximately one mile
east of Keenesburg, in Weld County, southeast to the intersection with the existing Amoco 6
inch pipeline in Arapahoe, County requires new right-of-way. This section of the pipeline was
addressed in the route selection process.
Evaluation criteria used in the route selection process included engineering
considerations, potential environmental and land use impacts, land ownership, and cost. The
area between the interconnection with the existing 4-inch pipeline near Keenesberg southeast to
the intersection with the existing 6 inch pipeline in Arapahoe County was screened for each of
the above criteria. Based on the area wide screening, various alternative alignments were
identified. Each alternative alignment was evaluated and the preferred alternative selected.
4.2 ALTERNATIVE ROUTES
Alternative routes considered are shown on Figure 11.2. Alternatives were developed
based on an evaluation of potential impacts to environmental and land use resources. Land
ownership and the willingness of the land owners to negotiate an easement were also considered.
4.3 PREFERRED ROUTE
As depicted in Figure 11.2, the preferred pipeline route begins approximately one mile
east of Keenesburg, Colorado (the southeast quarter of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range
64 West) in Weld County. The pipeline follows an overland route running in a southeast
direction through Weld County for approximately 9.5 miles passing through the following
sections: Township 2 North, Range 63 West, Sections 19, 30 and 31 and Township 1 North,
Range 63 West, Sections 5, 8, 17, 16, 21, 22, 27, 26, and 35. The preferred pipeline route
exits Weld County at the border between Weld County and Adams County, approximately 3000
feet east of County Highway 79 (the center of the southern edge of Section 35, Township 1
North, Range 63 West).
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4.4 REASONS FOR SELECTED ROUTE
The preferred route was selected based on minimizing impacts to wetlands, wildlife areas
and discussions with the various land owners. The preferred route represents the alignment with
the least environmental and land use impacts that meets the engineering and land availability
criteria established for the project.
5.0 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION SCHEDULE
Construction on the proposed project is expected to begin March 1, 1996. The pipeline
will be installed section by section. Construction activities along a typical section of line are
expected to take approximately two weeks from start to finish. It is expected that construction
activities will be completed and the line ready for operation no later than September 1, 1996.
Acquisition for segments within private right of way are in progress. The sequence of activities
which will be followed during construction is as follows:
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initial step is to prepare a permanent right-of-way (ROW), approximately 50 feet in
width, which is cleared following an on-ground engineering-staked survey line. An
additional 5 to 25 feet of ROW may be required in certain instances, as dictated by
localized conditions such as soil type, rock areas, slopes, roads, stream crossings or areas
with difficult access. Trees, brush, other woody material and rocks cleared from the
ROW will be placed to one side and inside the ROW or in temporary work areas for
later use in reclamation.
Top Soil Removal and Excavation
On cultivated lands, suitable top soil material removed in conjunction with clearing and
stripping will be conserved in stockpiles within the ROW. Top soil material will be
stripped to a depth of 4 to 12 inches in areas where it can be removed to storage areas.
The topsoil and subsoil will be placed in separate piles on one side of the ROW. To
protect the soil, construction or routine maintenance activities will not be performed
during the period when the soil is too wet to adequately support construction equipment.
Ditching Operations
After the working area is prepared, ditching operations will begin. A trench will be dug
which averages 28 inches in width and 48 inches in depth. However, depth will vary
with the conditions encountered such as rocky terrain, unpaved road crossings, or
intermittent stream crossings. In rocky terrain, the pipeline will be constructed to a
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minimum depth of 18 inches and a rock trencher machine will be required. Backhoe
hydraulic rams will assist in areas where the rock trencher is ineffective. It is not
expected that blasting may be required for the pipeline.
Road and Railroad Crossings
Crossings of railroads, interstate highways, state highways, and most paved roads will
be done by boring. For the portion of the pipeline route in Weld County, there are no
railroad or interstate highway crossings and two State Highway crossings. A bore pit
will be excavated adjacent to the crossing and the pipeline will be installed by using a
"wet bore" or "dry bore". The wet bore consists of drilling a small bore hole and using
a drill string and attached pipe to pull back through the crossing. Pressurized water
would be used to remove drill cuttings from the actively bored area. For a "dry bore"
a jacking machine is used to drive the pipe through the soil underlying the crossing. An
auger is then inserted through to remove or pull back the cuttings. These crossings will
generally be completed in one day. Provisions for a road detour will be provided as
needed.
Directional Drilling
Directional drilling will be required for some water crossings. The initial step is to drill
a hole that curves under the river bed from the drilling rig side of the river to the
opposite bank. The pilot hole will be excavated with a small rotating bit powered by a
hydraulic motor. The pilot hole is completed when the head end surfaces to the opposite
bank. A computerized guidance system is used to maintain the correct course for the
pilot string. After the pilot string emerges, a washpipe will be attached and be pulled
back under the river. The wash pipe remains in place until the actual pipeline is ready
to be pulled back across the river. The pipeline is pulled back using a three-part
connection which joins the washpipe and pipeline. After the pipeline is pulled through,
pipe bend sections will be weld onto the end of the river crossing pipe for
interconnection with the mainline pipe. Drilling mud and drill cuttings produced during
this process will be contained in an impermeable reservoir to prevent contamination to
surrounding waters.
Pine Installation
Pipe will be transported to the ROW via rail or truck, and unloaded by tractors fitted
with side booms. The pipe will then be strung either prior to or after ditching. The
stringing operation involves the placement of coated pipes, valves, and fittings along the
right-of-way.
After the pipe is strung along the trench and before the sections of pipe are joined
together, individual sections of the pipe are bent to allow for uniform fit of the pipeline
with the varying contours of the bottom of the trench. A track-mounted, hydraulic pipe-
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bending machine tailors the shape of the pipe to conform to the contours of the terrain.
The actual bend is made by a set of clamps or shoes that grip the outside surface of the
pipe at the point where the bend is to be made. If multiple or complex bends are
required in a section of pipe, that section of the pipeline is fabricated in the factory.
Installation of the pipe, following the bending, commences with swabbing the pipe, lining
it up for welding, holding it in position until it is securely joined by welding, completing
the welds, and lowering it onto skids or blocks. Each girth weld is protected from
corrosion by field coating or wrapping the weld. In addition, the entire pipeline will be
protected by a fusion bond epoxy coating. A cathodic protection system will also be
employed to minimize potential corrosion of the pipeline. Once completed, the pipeline
is lowered into the trench using special side boom tractors which lift the line, move it
over the open trench, and then lower the string of pipe into the trench.
Backfilling
After the pipe has been lowered into the trench, the trench is backfilled. Backfill will
be placed by appropriate techniques to avoid potential settlement that would leave a
surface depression. Over the trench area, disturbed soils in pasture and grass lands will
be revegetated to their original condition. Construction methods used to control soil
erosion and sedimentation are described in Chapter 7.2.8.
Testing
Before being placed in operation, the line will be tested with water for a period of four
hours at a minimum of 95% of the specific minimal yield strength (SMYS) and four
hours at a minimum of 90% SMYS. This will insure that the line has been tested for
eight hours at a minimum of 125% of its maximum operating pressure. Only after a
successful test with water will the line then be filled with product.
6.0 CONSTRUCTION COSTS
The total estimated construction cost for the entire 360-mile proposed pipeline project,
including right-of-way costs, materials and equipment, labor, pumping, and metering, is
estimated at $57.9 million.
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7.0 AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT
7.1 EXISTING LAND USE
The land in the immediate vicinity of the pipeline is predominantly agricultural with only
two residences within 500 feet of the portion of the proposed pipeline route in Weld County.
The nearest population center is the town of Keenesburg (incorporated) located approximately
1 mile west of the proposed pipeline route. In addition to agricultural land, the pipeline crosses
seven intermittent streams and/or waterways in Weld County. These waterways, most of which
are dry the majority of the year, include two Lost Creek tributaries, Low Line Canal, a wetlands
area and creek which feeds the Lord Creek Reservoir, Prospect Lateral Sub No. 2 Ditch,
Prospect Lateral Ditch, and West Sand Creek. The portion of the proposed pipeline route in
Weld County also crosses two State Highways (State Highways 52 and 79), eleven secondary
roads, and one railroad. Figure 11.2 depicts the pipeline route and adjacent land uses.
According to the Weld County Zoning Ordinance dated June 28, 1994, the land along
the entire portion of the proposed pipeline route in Weld County is zoned A, Agricultural. The
A district is intended to provide areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities
related to agriculture and agricultural production without the interference of other, incompatible
land uses. Minimum lot size in the A district is 80 acres.
7.2 PROJECT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
7.2.1 Agriculture
Land use in the vicinity of the proposed pipeline route is largely agricultural, consisting
of irrigated cropland, nonirrigated cropland, and rangeland. The main crops in the irrigated
farm land include corn, alfalfa, sugar beets, pinto beans, potatoes, and onions. Small grain-
summer fallow rotation is the main type of farming on non-irrigated soils. Wheat is the
principal crop, but barley and sorghum are also grown.
The construction of the proposed pipeline will temporarily impact agricultural resources
along a 50 to 75-foot wide strip of land. However, once construction is complete, agricultural
activities will not be impacted by the pipeline. The proposed pipeline will be buried to a
minimum depth of 4 feet below ground surface (with a minimum of 3 feet of cover from top of
pipe to ground surface) wherever possible. However, pipeline installation depth could be
increased, if requested by the landowner. Other protection measures will include segregating
topsoil, regrading to preconstruction grade, and relieving compacted soils. Large rock brought
to the surface in agricultural areas will be removed from the ROW during restoration. At the
landowner's request, per the easement agreement, backfill will not be mounded over the trench
to avoid interrupting irrigation water distribution. Weed control measures will be implemented,
and revegetation efforts will be repeated, if necessary.
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Approximately 50 percent of the land within the proposed pipeline corridor consists of
irrigated agricultural land. The construction of the proposed pipeline should not adversely
impact irrigation operations. Once a particular section of pipeline has been installed, irrigation
operations may continue.
7.2.2 Soils
The general soils map units through which the proposed pipeline route passes were
obtained from the Weld County, Colorado Soil Survey published in 1980. Figure 12.5 depicts
these soils in relation to the proposed pipeline route. Each map unit has a distinct pattern of
soils and of relief and drainage and is made up of one or more major soils and some minor soils.
There are three general soil map units within the portion of the proposed pipeline route in Weld
County: Weld-Colby, Nunn-Haverson, and Olney-Kim-Otero. Weld-Colby soils consist of
deep, nearly level to moderately sloping, well-drained loams formed in calcareous eolian
deposits on plains. This map unit is used mainly for cropland. Winter wheat is the principal
crop. If irrigated, the soils are suitable to commonly grown crops. Nunn-Haverson soils consist
of deep, level and nearly level, well drained foams and clay foams formed in alluvium occupying
long, narrow floodplains and alluvial fans along major intermittent streams. This map unit is
used mainly for irrigated and non-irrigated cropland. Olney-Kim-Otero soils consist of deep,
nearly level to moderately sloping, well drained silt foams and foams formed in calcareous eolian
deposits. This map unit is used for irrigated and nonirrigated cropland and for rangeland. For
a description of proposed measures to prevent soil erosion, see Chapter 7.2.8.
7.2.3 Water Resources
Lord Reservoir, in the East 1/2 of Section 5, Township 1 North, Range 63 West, is the
only lake of significant size near the project corridor. The proposed pipeline route also crosses
a wetlands area and creek which feed the reservoir and will pass within approximately 200 feet
of Lord Reservoir. The proposed alignment crosses the following waterways: two Lost Creek
tributaries, Low Line Canal, Prospect Lateral Sub No 2 Ditch, Prospect Lateral Ditch, and West
Sand Creek. These minor streams and ditches are depicted on Figure 11.2 and described further
in Chapter 7.2.4, Wetlands. For a description of proposed measures to prevent water pollution,
see Chapter 9.11.
7.2.4 Wetlands
Minimal areas of wetlands would be crossed by the pipeline in Weld County. Two
streams, Lost Creek and Sand Creek, occur along the route, although only Lost Creek contains
wetland areas where the pipeline will cross. The wetland at Lost Creek occurs in a narrow band
(2.5 to 3 ft wide) along the creek and is dominated by smartweed (Persicaria coccinea) and
Johnson grass (Sorgham halopense). Other wetlands encountered include a forested palustrine
wetland area that is intermittently flooded and is located adjacent to Lord Reservoir.
Additionally, a small wetland area (palustrine with emergent vegetation, seasonally flooded)
exists adjacent to the Low Line Canal and will be crossed by the pipeline. This wetland
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similarly occurs adjacent to the active flow channel and consists of sedges (Carex spp.), showy
milkweed (Aesclepias speciosa), and smart-weed. Wetland impacts will be minimized by the
placement of the pipeline in predominantly upland areas. Construction matting will be used
where appropriate to reduce the impact of construction vehicles on wetlands. Impacted wetlands
will be returned to their original contour and revegetated, and hydrologic conditions will not be
altered.
7.2.5 Vegetation
Vegetation along the pipeline route in Weld County is primarily agricultural with areas
of pasture grassland. Other vegetation types include a mature stand of plains cottonwood
(Populus sargenti,) gallery forest adjacent to Lord Reservoir. In addition to cottonwood trees,
other prominent species include willows (Salix spp.) and Russian olive (Elaegnus angustifolia),
which form a tall shrub stratum beneath the cottonwood canopy, and a groundcover dominated
by showy milkweed, cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), smartweed, alkali sacaton (Sporobolus
airoides), curly dock (Rumex crispus), Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense), and foxtail barley
(Hordeum jubatum). The pipeline has been located specifically to minimize disturbances to trees
and other vegetation.
7.2.6 Wildlife Habitat
Wildlife habitat in the project area consists primarily of upland vegetation with the
majority of the area in agricultural and pasture land. Other wildlife habitat to be crossed by the
pipeline includes smaller areas of riparian and wetland vegetation.
Agricultural land generally provides minimal habitat due to frequent disturbances and a
low variety in vegetation types. Wildlife species which may use these areas include coyote
(Canis latrans), ring-necked pheasant (Phasianus colhicus), horned lark (Eremphila alpestris),
and house sparrows (Passer domesticus).
Pasture land in the eastern plains of Colorado typically supports some larger mammals,
such as coyote, pronghorn antelope (Antilocarpa americana), red fox(Vulpes fulva), and badger
(Taxidea taxus), as well as smaller rodents, such as deer mice (Peromyscus maniculatus) and
meadow voles (Microtus pennyslvanicus). Pasture lands also provide foraging and nesting
habitat for many bird species, such as horned larks and western meadowlarks (Sturnella
neglecta). Occasional trees provide nesting habitats for raptors, such as Swainson's hawk (Buteo
swainsont) and red-tailed hawks (Buteo jamicensis).
Riparian and wetland vegetation provide important habitat for many wildlife species,
including mammals (e.g., raccoons [Procyon lotor], mule and white-tailed deer, skunks
[Mephitus], birds (red-winged blackbird [Agelaius phoeniceus], amphibians (e.g., tiger
salamander [Ambystoma tigrinum], Woodhouse's toad [Bufo woodhousii] and fish, where
sufficient water exists. Shrubs and trees often associated with these areas provide important
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nesting and migratory habitats for many bird species. Vegetated stream systems also provide
important movement corridors for wildlife, such as deer, raccoons, and coyotes. Areas of
riparian vegetation in Weld County which will be crossed by the project include Lost Creek and
the area adjacent to Lord Reservoir.
Impacts to wildlife will be limited to the construction phase of the project and will be
minimal and of short duration (approximately two weeks). Disturbed areas will be recontoured
and vegetated, thus minimizing adverse impacts to wildlife.
7.2.7 Endangered Species
No known Federally-listed or state-listed threatened, endangered and candidate species
are known to occur within, or adjacent to, the project area in Weld County. Several species do,
however, have the potential to occur in the project area based on available habitat. These
species are discussed in the following text. Dames & Moore is currently coordinating efforts
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the Federally-listed threatened, endangered,
and candidate species. Dames & Moore has requested a data base search for rare and sensitive
species from the Colorado Natural Heritage Program.
Bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), which are Federally listed as endangered, may
use large deciduous trees in the area for winter roosting sites. Ferruginous hawks (Buteo
regalis), which are a Federal Candidate C2, use large deciduous trees for nesting. By avoiding
large trees through project routing, impacts to these raptor species will be avoided or minimized.
The Ute ladies'-tresses orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis), which is Federally listed as
endangered, occur in areas with seasonally moist soils and wet meadows near springs, lakes, or
perennial streams and their associated flood plains below 6,500 feet elevation. Dr. Loren
Hettinger, Dames & Moore botanist, conducted a site visit to wetland areas within the project
area of Weld County. Dr. Hettinger determined that the sites did not provide suitable habitat
for the Ute ladies'-tresses orchid because of the lack of floodplain or lower terrace habitat that
is subirrigated and the high density of other vegetation, including weedy species (e.g., curly
dock, Johnson grass, thistles, foxtail barley).
Another wetland species, the Preble's meadow jumping mouse (Zapus hudonsonius
preblei; Federal Candidate C2), occurs in several areas of the Front Range with habitat
consisting of low undergrowth consisting of grasses, forbs in open wet meadows and riparian
corridors. The stream crossing near Lord Reservoir, contains potential habitat for this species.
Through personal communication with B. Garza, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, it was
determined that field surveys may need to occur during the summer season of 1996 for this
species. Information obtained from intensive field surveys during the 1995 field season will help
to determine if surveys for the Preble's meadow jumping mouse will need to occur for this
project.
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Black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes), which are Federally listed as endangered, occupy
areas of large prairie dog colonies. No large prairie dog colonies are known to occur within the
project area in Weld County.
Two Federal candidate species, the mountain plover(Charadrius montanus; Cl)and swift
fox (Vulpes velox; C2), occupy relatively undisturbed areas of short grass prairie. Due to the
intensive agriculture in the project area in Weld County, these species are not likely to be
affected by the project.
7.2.8 Dust, Soil Erosion, and Growth of Noxious Weeds
Temporary increases in dust from heavy equipment and truck traffic will result from
pipeline construction activities. If necessary, contractors may be required to utilize water
wagons to periodically spray any unpaved access roads and haul roads to reduce fugitive dust
emissions.
Soil exposed during construction activities may be vulnerable to erosion until stabilized.
Measures to control soil erosion will include the use of hay bales and/or silt fences in areas
particularly susceptible to soil erosion. In addition, rip-rap will be placed where necessary to
prevent erosion during construction across intermittent streams along the pipeline route.
Construction activities in any given area will be completed within about two weeks, thus limiting
the potential for soil erosion. Per the easement agreements, upon request from the land owners,
other protective measures such as water compacting or wheel compaction along the ditch line
may be used.
The growth of noxious weeds will be controlled by reseeding the disturbed area using
seed from a certified seed source which does not contain noxious weeds. In addition, seeding
equipment will not be permitted to travel from an infested area to a non-infested area without
first cleaning (washing) the seeding mechanism.
7.2.9 Drainage
The proposed pipeline will be buried to a minimum depth of 4 feet below ground surface (with
a minimum of 3 feet of cover from top of pipe to ground surface) wherever possible. However,
pipeline installation depth could be increased, if requested by the landowner. Small creeks and
drainages will be crossed by temporarily diverting water flow around the construction activity.
Following installation of the pipeline, the stream bed will be restored to its preconstruction
condition and the disturbed area will be revegetated. Directional drilling will be used when
crossing larger bodies of water to minimize impacts to the water body. Since the construction
area will be returned to its original contour, long term effects to the natural drainageways of
streams crossed by the proposed pipeline route are not anticipated.
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7.2.10 Surface Runoff
Stormwater discharges associated with construction activities will be controlled by the
implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as the use of hay bales or silt fences
to control site runoff, minimization of the area disturbed, and prompt revegetation following
construction completion.
To prevent contamination of surface water from drilling mud and drill cuttings produced
when directional drilling and boring under road and railroad crossings, an impermeable reservoir
will be built to contain drilling mud and drill cuttings. The reservoir will be made impermeable
by either the installation of a flexible membrane in an excavated pit or by using a metal
container that could be above or below the ground level. There will be no discharges from these
reservoirs to surrounding drainage.
7.2.11 Visual Impacts
Since the proposed pipeline will be underground, once construction is completed, there
will be no significant visual impact associated with the pipeline. The proposed scraper trap
facility near Keenesburg consists of an aboveground pipe which will be visible to the immediate
area only. In addition, other than the two rural residences which are located within 500 feet of
the proposed route, there are no residential or public areas in the vicinity of the route which
would have a view of the proposed project during construction activities. Therefore, the
proposed pipeline will have only a short term and minimal impact on public or residential areas.
7.2.12 Mineral Resources
The chief mineral resources in the general project area are sand and gravel, coal,
petroleum, and natural gas. Since only a narrow corridor of land will be disturbed, the proposed
project will not unduly affect the development of mineral resources in the area.
7.2.13 Historical. Archeological, and Scenic Resources
During September 1995, a Class I cultural resources records search of the entire project
area in Colorado was conducted. This included a review of the site files of the Colorado State
Historic Preservation Office, previous surveys in the area and various historic maps and
documents, including historic General Land Office Maps. This search identified all previously
identified or documented archaeological sites and historic locales within one mile of the proposed
pipeline. As part of the search, the eligibility of known sites crossed by or located near the
proposed site was reviewed for nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. In
addition, "sensitive areas" which have the potential to possess a higher frequency of cultural
resources were identified based on topography, water and known site locations.
The proposed project covers approximately 9.5 miles in Weld County. This includes
approximately 0.9 miles of state lands and another 0.9 miles of "sensitive" lands. One
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prehistoric site (5WL103) is located approximately one mile away and a historic site (5WL1042,
the Sheehan Siding) is located approximately 1/4 mile away from the proposed pipeline.
Prior to construction, all state lands will be surveyed. This project is expected to have
only a limited effect, if any on cultural resources because the area of disturbance from the
pipeline construction will be small and because much of the project area is presently in
cultivation. However, construction crews will be instructed to immediately stop work if
anything is found which may be of historic significance. At that point, the construction foreman
would immediately notify the project owner who would in turn notify the Colorado State Historic
Preservation Officer.
8.0 HAZARDS AND MITIGATION
8.1 FIRE, EXPLOSION AND OTHER DANGERS
Pipeline transportation has long been recognized as one of the safest, ecologically sound
and economically viable modes of transportation. Pipelines operate and are regulated in
accordance with the Department of Transportation Title 49 CFR Part 195. Together, Mid
America Pipeline and Amoco Pipeline currently operated approximately 30,000 miles of
pipelines and have 120 years of experience in safely constructing, maintaining, and operating
these systems.
It is not anticipated that any facet of the pipeline construction will impose any unusual
or unique health or safety hazards to construction workers, Prairie Mountain employees, or the
general public. The project will be undertaken with the health and safety of all construction
workers and the general public in mind. Contract safety requirements will require all
contractors to comply with applicable federal, state and local safety statutes, orders, rules and
regulations pertaining to the protection of workers, frequenters and the public from injury or
damages.
The greatest danger on the pipeline would result from a rupture or leak of the pipeline.
The degree and extent of the hazard from a pipeline failure would vary with the rate of leakage,
the type of product and atmospheric conditions. A release of high vapor pressure material such
as NGL will vaporize and expand into a cloud of flammable vapor. The greatest danger to
persons and property would result from an unintentional ignition of the vapor cloud formed from
a large leak. In addition, small NGL leaks may cause discolored or dying vegetation.
8.2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
A large leak of NGL probably caused by damage to the pipe from external sources, could
be detected by the Control Center quickly due to changes in flow and pressures. In the unlikely
event that a puncture in the pipeline were to occur, response actions would be immediately
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initiated to control, contain, and mitigate the situation.
Immediately after the occurrence of the failure (generally within two minutes), the system
pumps would be shut down by remote control measures and block valves closed above and
below the leak site. In most cases, the gas would dissipate without incident. In the unlikely
event the vapor cloud from the leak ignited, all efforts would be directed to minimizing fire
damage and keeping the public out of danger.
Once the area of a leak is deemed safe, steps will be immediately taken to repair the
pipeline including tapping and plugging the line, draining the isolated section, removing and
replacing the pipe, and restoring the line to service. It is anticipated that special actions by
public officials, including fire and police departments, will not be required. In the event of an
accident or failure, the Prairie Mountain Pipeline contact would be the pipeline controller located
in Tulsa Oklahoma at (800)546-3482 or (800)548-6482.
8.3 GEOLOGIC OR FLOOD HAZARDS
The portion of the proposed pipeline in Weld County crosses one area designated as a
100-year floodplain by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance
Rate Maps (FIRM). This floodplain is associated with the Lost Creek stream crossing. Prairie
Mountain Pipeline will be applying for a Flood Hazard Development Permit for the approximate
1200 foot section of the pipeline that passes through the 100-year floodplain.
Since the proposed project will not involve the construction of a structure, flood hazards
are not an issue. In addition, since the proposed construction will not involve a permanent
alteration of the flood channel, the proposed project will not alter or otherwise affect the 100-
year flood plain once construction is complete.
According to Weld County, the proposed pipeline is not within the Geologic Hazard
Overlay District, which includes areas subject to unstable geologic conditions which may cause
serious damage to properties and may endanger the safety of residents in such areas. Therefore,
based on available information, no geologic hazards or constraints have been identified which
could affect the construction or operation of the proposed pipeline
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9.0 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
9.1 PUBLIC MEETINGS
As of October 5, 1995, public meetings have not been held regarding the proposed
project. However, in accordance with Weld County zoning regulations, a public hearing before
the Planning Commissioners is scheduled for November 1995. This hearing will be advertised
in the Brighton, Greely, and Fort Lupton local newspapers.
9.2 CONFORMANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
There appears to be no conflict with goals of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed project will have only a marginal effect on the County's land, water, transportation,
wildlife habitats, and population. The beginning of the pipeline route is within three miles of
Keenesburg, and thus within its designated urban growth boundary. However, the proposed
project will neither significantly prohibit nor inhibit urban growth. The current use and activity
level of the surrounding area will not noticeably change as a result of the proposed project. The
proposed pipeline's most significant effect is on agriculture and will only affect a narrow 50 to
75 foot-wide corridor during the construction phase of the project.
9.3 EXISTING UTILITY LINE CORRIDORS
9.3.1 Feasibility of Utilizing Existing Utility Corridors
Linear corridors are usually the first choice for the placement of pipelines. The proposed
pipeline route will parallel an existing Amoco natural gas pipeline for approximately 320 miles
of the entire 360 mile pipeline route. However, since there are no existing utility corridors
connecting the proposed Keenesburg pumping station (the starting point of the route) to the
existing Amoco 6" pipeline which runs from Wattenberg, Colorado to Conway, Kansas, an
approximate 40-mile overland route was chosen to run from the junction of an existing Amoco
4-inch pipeline near Keenesburg to the existing 6" Amoco pipeline near Deer Trail, Colorado.
This route minimizes environmental impacts by being the shortest possible route with the lowest
impacts to the human and natural environment. Approximately 9.5 miles of this overland route
passes through Weld County resulting in approximately $26,000 in 1996 taxes paid to Weld
County.
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9.3.2 List of Utility Companies With Existing Underground Utility Lines
Companies with existing underground utility lines in the project area include the
following:
KN-Gas Gathering Company
635 N. 7th Avenue
Brighton, Colorado 80601
U.S. West Communications
9351 Grant Street
Thorton, Colorado 80229
Morgan County Rural Electric Company
P.O. box 738
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Greely Gas Company
P.O. Box 1200
Greely, Colorado 80632
9.4 WATER REQUIREMENTS
The only water usage requirements anticipated for the proposed pipeline project are
associated with the hydrostatic testing of the line prior to filling the line with product.
Specifically, the line will be pressure tested with water for a period of four hours at a minimum
of 95% of the specific minimal yield strength (SMYS) and four hours at a minimum of 90%
SMYS. This will insure that the line has been tested for eight hours at a minimum of 125% of
its maximum operating pressure. Only after a successful test with water will the line then be
filled with product. Approximately 460,000 gallons of water will be required for this test.
Hydrostatic test water will be obtained from a local land owner or irrigation company.
9.5 TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED PROJECT
Most of the heavy equipment associated with the proposed pipeline (such as segments of
pipeline) will be transported to staggered construction laydown areas by rail. Some smaller
equipment may be delivered by truck. The major transportation routes which will be used for
construction equipment delivery to the proposed Keenesburg construction laydown area include
the Burlington Northern rail line for rail deliveries and Interstate 76 for truck deliveries.
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9.6 OPERATION AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
The construction of the proposed pipeline will require the use of the following equipment
and machinery: pickup trucks, dump trucks, material trucks, concrete trucks, tractor/trailer,
backhoes, wheel-ditchers, rock trenchers, compaction machines, bobcats, front-end loaders,
crane/hydrocranes, jacking machines, welder's trucks, sidebooms, dozers, and road boring
machines.
The pipeline itself consists of a 10.75 inch outside diameter corrosion resistant steel pipe
with a wall thickness of 0.188 inches manufactured under the API 5L specification. The
proposed scraper trap facility will consist of a section of aboveground pipe, a scraper launcher
and receiving device.
9.7 WORK FORCE, TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT HOUSING
It is anticipated that during peak construction, a work force of over 200 people will be
employed on this project. Approximately 75 to 80 workers will be required for the section of
the pipeline in Weld County. It is expected that this work force will be derived from the general
local area. Some workers may utilize local hotel/motel lodging; however, the project will not
require the construction of temporary housing for the construction work force. Once
operational, the pipeline will be unmanned. Therefore, permanent housing will not be required.
9.8 UTILITY LETTER OF INTENT
Not applicable (the proposed portion of the pipeline in Weld County will not require a
utility power source).
9.9 LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
The Weld County portion of the proposed pipeline mute passes solely through
unincorporated portions of Weld County. Likely impacts to local agencies and special districts
will be with county road maintenance and traffic during construction. Right-of-way permits will
be obtained for all road and utility crossings. Post-construction impacts will be limited to
periodic line inspections and, if necessary, fire protection and emergency response. It is not
anticipated that additional fire protection facilities or incurred costs will be required as a result
of the proposed pipeline project. Moreover, the proposed project will not have an effect on
special districts such as education, police protection, water, sewer, or health services.
9.10 MINERAL OWNERS AND LESSEES OF MINERAL OWNERS
Not applicable (the proposed pipeline project will not adversely impact mineral resources
or their extractability).
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9.11 AIR AND WATER POLLUTION IMPACTS
The proposed pipeline will not generate point source air emissions. However, temporary
increases in dust and exhaust emissions from heavy equipment and truck traffic will result from
pipeline construction activities. Prairie Mountain Pipeline will be filing for a Land Development
Permit for fugitive dust emissions with the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE), Air Quality Control Division. In compliance with this permit,
contractors will be required to utilize water wagons to periodically spray any unpaved access
roads and haul roads to reduce fugitive dust emissions. These impacts are expected to be
localized and quickly dissipated. Since there are no emissions sources associated with the
proposed pipeline project, CDPHE Air Quality Control Division Air Pollutant Emissions
Notice(s) and Construction Permit/New Source Review will not be required.
Other than water used for hydrostatic test purposes, the proposed project will not involve
point source water discharges.
Non-point source discharges involve stormwater discharges associated with construction
activities. Prairie Mountain Pipeline is applying for a State of Colorado permit for stormwater
discharges associated with construction activity through the CDPHE, Water Quality Control
Division. In compliance with the stormwater discharge regulations, a Stormwater Management
Plan will be developed and implemented and kept at each construction site. The plan will
identify potential sources of pollution (i.e. sediment) and describe Best Management Practices
(BMPs) which will be implemented during all phases of construction. Typical BMPs include
the use of hay bales and/or silt fences to control erosion and reduce runoff in areas particularly
susceptible to erosion during construction. In addition, rip-rap will be placed were necessary
to prevent erosion during construction across intermittent streams along the pipeline route.
Disturbed areas will be re-seeded following the completion of construction activities.
Under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, the discharge of dredged or fill material into
waters of the United States (including designated wetlands) is prohibited without a permit from
the Corps of Engineers (COE). Since the proposed pipeline route crosses several intermittent
streams and designated wetlands, Prairie Mountain will be filing for COE Section 404 and
USEPA Section 401 (Water Quality Certification) permits to the respective agencies shortly.
Proposed measures to control impacts to streams include the use of rip-rap or other
reinforcing material in large, deep washes where bank stabilization may be required, leaving a
buffer strip of vegetation between areas of surface disturbances and riparian vegetation,
revegetating disturbed areas following construction, and the use of directional drilling for larger
water crossings.
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9.12 ROUTINE HAUL ROUTES
Equipment will be hauled from the Keenesburg area construction laydown area to the
different portions of the pipeline route in Weld County via local paved roads such as State
Highways 52 and 79, and several unpaved east-west County roads (i.e., Oxford Road, Niwot
Road, Kenosha Road, Jay Road, Isabelle Road, and Arapahoe Road) and north-south County
roads (i.e., Harback Road, Penrith Road, and Converse Road). Due to limited use of these haul
routes during pipeline construction, impacts will be minimal and of short duration.
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SECTION 5
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property Proposed pipeline alignment within Township 2 North, Range 63 West (Sections
19, 30, & 31), Township 1 North, Range 63 West (Sections 5, 8, 17, 16, 21, 22, 27, 26,
and 35), and Township 2 North, Range 64 West (Section 24) , Weld County.
THE UNDERSIGNED. being first duly sworn,states that to the best of his or her knowledge the attached list is a true and
accurate fist of the names. addresses.and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the Weld County
Assessor of the owners of property(the surface estate)within five hundredfeet of the property under consideration. This
list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor,or an ownership update from a title or abstract company
or attorney, derived from such records, or from the records of the Weld county Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled
from the records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty days of the application's
submission date.
STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF WELD Plitt(
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The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this /o'-day of
0c1 , 19.h, 19217 WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission Expires: Y-2V 47
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10.0 PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF ROUTE
A certified list of property owners within 500 feet of the Weld County section of the
proposed route is provided as follows:
ASSESSOR'S
NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, PARCEL IDEN-
STATE AND ZIP CODE TIFICATION NO.
Deryl D. Dunham, as Attorney-in-Fact for 3328 34th Avenue Court 147705000017
Ruby L. Dunham Greeley, CO 80634-9428
Charles E. & Deborah L. Skow 1/2 5400 Weld County Rd. 63 147705000018
Robert C. & Catherine L. Skow 1/2 Keenesburg, CO 80643
Albert Earl & Debra L. Raymond 5755 Weld County Road 63 147706000014
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Loyd G. Sargent, Trustee 1200 Sharlyn Court 147708000008
Evans, CO 80620-1400
Donald Richard Gustafson& 31256 Weld County Road 10 147717000012
Joan T. Gustafson Keenesburg, CO 80643
Michael J. Coan 28240 Weld County Road 10 147717000009
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Scott A. and Susan A. Cvancara 552 South 14th Court 147716000028,
Brighton, CO 80601 147716000029, &
147716000030
Clem J. Schrant 32945 Weld County Road 8 147716000011 &
Keenseburg, CO 80643 147716000027
William W. & Susan J. Warren 2340 Weld County Road 55 147721000022
Keenesburg, CO 80643
*Clem J. Schrant 32945 Weld County Road 8 147721000024
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Barbara Ann Miller 2427 Weld County Road 67 147721000025
Keenesburg, CO 80643
James L. & Margaret T. Hale 18197 East Iowa Drive 147722000004
Aurora, CO 80017
James L. Stroup & Sharon E. Stroup 33227 Weld County Road 6 147722000020
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Henrylyn Irrigation District 617 Birch 147722000019
Hudson, CO 80642
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ASSESSOR'S
NAME ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, PARCEL IDEN-
STATE AND ZIP CODE TIFICATION NO.
Eagle Peak Farms, Ltd. 1942 Broadway, Suite 506 147727000010 &
Boulder, CO 80302 147727000013
Charles D. Rasmussen, Leonard J. 8120 Weld County Road 1 147727000008
Rasmussen & Famuer B. Rasmussen Longmont, CO 80504
Gerald E. Sigg, Jr. &Kathleen Sigg 1498 Highway 79 147726000004
Keenesburg, CO 80643
State of Colorado, Department of Highways No #
*Charles D. Rasmussen, Leonard J. 8120 Weld County Road 1 147726000001
Rasmussen & Famuer B. Rasmussen Longmont, CO 80504
*Eagle Peak Farms, Ltd. 1942 Broadway, Suite 506 147734000020
Boulder, CO 80302
Randall Investments 365 Rangeview Drive 147734000019
Littleton, CO 80120
Cole Kugel 420 Longview Court 147735000005
Longmont, CO 80501
*State of Colorado, Department of No#
Highways
L.A. Wellington &Kathryn Z. Teets 29721 East 128th Avenue 130319000004
Commerce City, CO 80022
Kauffman Brothers Limited Partnership 1/2 8616 Weld County Road 63 130330000019
Julius A. Pluss 1/2 Keenesburg, CO 80643
*Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130330000004
the Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CO 80701
*Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130331000006
the Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CO 80701
Winding Brook Corporation 14550 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 202 130331000007
c/o Batterymarch: Agrivest Minnetonka, MN 55345
*Winding Brook Corporation 14550 Excelsior Blvd., Suite 202 13033200008
c/o Battermarch: Agrivest Minnetonka, MN 55345
James L. &Helen I. Sirios P.O. Box 58 130524000024
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Leslie Hoff, Personal Representative of the 14693 Morgan County 13 Road 130525000009
Estate of William H. Hoff Fort Morgan, CI 80701
* indicates duplicate ownership
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11.0 FACILITIES PLAN MAPS
11.1 PIPELINE ROUTE VICINITY MAP
Attached.
11.2 SITE LOCATION MAP
Attached.
11.3 TYPICAL PIPELINE CROSS SECTION
Attached.
11.4 KEENESBURG SCRAPER TRAP FACILITY SITE MAP
Attached.
11.5 KEENESBURG SCRAPER TRAP FACILITY DIAGRAM
Attached.
11.6 SOILS MAP
Attached.
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