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1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631
Phone- (970)353-6100-Ext. 3540, Fax(970)304-6498
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
Application Fee Paid Receipt# Date
Recording Fee Paid Receipt# Date
Application Reviewed by:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4,
SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
PARCEL NUMBER: 1 3 0 9 1 4 0 0 0 0 2 3 and 1 3 0 9 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 9 (12 digit number- found on Tax I.D.
Information or obtained at the Assessor's Office
Section 14 T 2 N, R 66 W Total Acreage 35+ Zone District Floodzone C Overlay Zone N/A
Property Address(if available)
Proposed Use Natural Gas Compressor Station with associated Inlet and Outlet Pipelines
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT:
Name: HS Gathering, LLC Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600
City/State/Zip: Denver, CO 80202 Home Telephone: Business Telephone: 303-296-3600
Name: Address:
City/State/Zip: Home Telephone: Business Telephone:
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(if different than above):
Name:
Address: City/State/Zip:
Home Telephone: Business Telephone:
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES USE ONLY
Case# -
Floodplain: ❑ Yes ❑ No Geologic Hazard: : ['Yes ❑No
I hereby state that all statements and plans submitted with the application are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
Signature: Owne r Authorize Agent
2001-2822
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4, NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County, Colorado
Prepared For:
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Prepared By:
HS Gathering, LLC
1999 Broadway - Suite 3600
Denver, Colorado 80202
July 17, 2001
EXHIEW
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
HS GATHERING,LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
NW4 Section 14 T2N R66W
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
SECTION 3 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
SECTION 4 WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET
SECTION 5 SITE SELECTION
SECTION 6 PROPERTY OWNERSHIP DOCUMENTS
SECTION 7 CERTIFICATE OF CONVEYANCES FORM FOR THE SPECIAL
REVIEW PROPERTY
SECTION 8 SOILS REPORT
SECTION 9 AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFIED LIST OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES
OF SURFACE OWNERS WITHIN 500 FEET OF THE SPECIAL
REVIEW PROPERTY
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS
SECTION 10 AFFIDAVIT AND CERTIFIED LIST OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES
OF MINERAL OWNERS AND LESSEES OF MINERAL
INTERESTS FOR THE SPECIAL REVIEW PROPERTY
SECTION 11 EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE WATER SUPPLY
SECTION 12 EVIDENCE OF ADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL
SECTION 13 SPECIAL REVIEW PLAT
HS GATHERING, LLC
1999 BROADWAY,SUITE 3600
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
(303) 296-3600
FACSIMILE (303) 296-7248
July 17th, 2001
Mr. Chris Gathman HAND DELIVERED
Weld County Planning Offices
1555 North 17`h Avenue
Greeley,CO 80631
Re: Use by Special Review Application
HS Gathering, LLC,Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North,Range 66 West,6th PM
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4,
N2N2N2SWNW4
Weld County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Gathman:
Please find enclosed, for Weld County Department of Planning's review and
consideration, is HS Gathering, LLC's ("HSG")Use by Special Review application for a natural
gas compressor station, to be located on the above described acreage. HSG is submitting twenty-
five(25)copies of the application with the appropriate maps and the requisite Landscape, Weed,
and Waste Handling Plans.
With the applications we are delivering two separate checks; one made payable to the
Weld County Planning Commission in the amount of$1,100.00,for the USR application
processing fee and the other made payable to Weld County Clerk to the Board, in the amount of
$20.00,for legal notice fees.
HSG is submitting the USR application with the anticipation that the application will be
considered at the Weld County Planning Department's scheduled hearing date of Tuesday,
September 4th,2001. HSG will confirm this date with the planning commission in the near
future.
All questions and concerns about the USR application can be directed to Matt Miller, of
this office, at 303.296.3600,x234.
Thank you in advance for you consideration in this matter.
Very tru , ours,
H l eying, - C
Jame P. , as in
Denver asi and Manager
JPW/mm
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 1
APPLICATION
HS GATHERING,LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County,Colorado
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HS GATHERING, LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County, Colorado
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
HS GATHERING, LLC
PROPOSED FORT LUPTON NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATION
This Application for a Use by Special Review Permit ("Application") is submitted by HS
Gathering, LLC ("Applicant") in connection with Applicant's desire to construct and operate a
Natural Gas Compressor Station(the"Station")on a thirty-five acre parcel owned by Applicant in
the NW'/<of Section 14,T2N,R66W,Weld County,Colorado. The Station will have the capacity to
compress and dehydrate 80,000,000 cubic feet per day (80 MMCFD) of raw natural gas from the
Applicant's Wattenberg Gathering System. The Station will be capable of delivering gas to the
Applicant's gas processing plant located within the 35 acre parcel, NARCO's processing plant
located immediately to the North across WCR 22 via existing pipelines, BP-Amoco's Wattenberg
Processing plant located near I-70 and E-470 via existing pipelines and Duke's Spindle Processing
Plant located at WCR 19 and WCR 14.5 via existing pipelines.
The proposed location of the Station was selected because of its proximity to other existing
natural gas compression and processing facilities, thus making it compatible with existing uses.
Specifically, the site is located immediately east of and adjacent to Applicant's Fort Lupton Gas
Compressor Station situated on Weld County Road 22 and Applicant's Fort Lupton Processing Plant
located immediately southwest of the proposed compressor station. Additionally,North American
Resources Corporation operates its Fort Lupton Gas Compressor Station just to the north of the
compressor station, on the north side of Weld County Road 22. A vicinity map is included on the
Special Review plat map.
The proposed site offers the further advantage of being on land that has not been cultivated
and, while zoned Agricultural, is undeveloped range and grazing land. No additional water,
sanitation or utility services are required because the facility will be operated as an adjunct to
Applicant's existing Compressor Station and those needs will be met by existing facilities and
services at the Compressor Station.
The Station will operate 365 days per year, 7 days per week, 24 hours per day and will be
designed so that it may be operated unattended. The Station will be operated by the same personnel
who operate the Applicant's compressor station and processing plant, so it is not anticipated that
there will be any material increase in local traffic.
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An automated emergency shut down system will constantly monitor conditions at the Station
and shut it down in an emergency. In addition,the compressor building will be equipped with fire
detectors and combustible gas monitors which will automatically shut down the compressors should
either a fire or the escape of combustible gas be detected. A call-out system, operated on an
uninterruptible power supply, will notify Applicant of Station shutdowns or any operational
problems.
Construction is expected to begin within two weeks from the time Applicant obtains its
building permits and the Station will be operational approximately six months after construction
begins. The number of persons involved in the construction is not anticipated to exceed fifty (50).
Construction personnel will work from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Construction equipment shall include backhoes and small(15T to 25T)cranes. Large cranes(80T to
110T) will be used for one day to set the compressors.
This Application is the result of a comprehensive analysis of existing and projected future
production of natural gas from the Wattenberg Area. The Wattenberg Gas Gathering System
currently transports approximately 235 MMCF of natural gas per day to four primary Processing
Plants for further treatment and compression of the gas. These Stations include the Applicant's Fort
Lupton Processing Plant(120 MMSCFD),the BP-Amoco Wattenberg Gas Processing Plant(155
MMCFD),the NARCO Gas Processing Plant(55 MMCFD) and the Duke Spindle Gas Processing
Plant(5 MMCFD). With the additional capacity of the applicant's Processing Plant,the gathering
system is currently under utilized because of compression constraints. This results in some
producers and operators being unable to sell and market their gas. This,in turn,adversely affects the
efficient and economic recovery of gas as well as the economic life of some of the wells in the
county. The projected increase in demand for natural gas,both locally and regionally,requires that
additional capacity be provided and it is Applicant's belief that this Station can provide that
additional capacity with minimal impact on neighboring property and owners,and in a manner that is
consistent with existing uses and the objectives of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan.
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 3
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
HS GATHERING, LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North,Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County,Colorado
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
HS GATHERING, LLC
PROPOSED FORT LUPTON NATURAL GAS COMPRESSION STATION
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
HS Gathering, LLC, (the "Applicant")proposes to construct and operate a Natural Gas
Compressor Station(the "Station") that will have the capacity to compress and dehydrate
80,000,000 cubic feet per day (80 MMCFD) of raw natural gas from the Applicant's
Wattenberg Gathering System. The Station will be capable of delivering gas to the
Applicant's gas processing plant located within the 35 acre parcel,NARCO's processing
plant located to the immediately to the North across WCR 22 via existing pipelines, BP-
Amoco's Wattenberg Processing plant located near I-70 and E-470 via existing pipelines
and Duke's Spindle Processing Plant located at WCR 19 and WCR 14.5 via existing
pipelines.
Public Service Company of Colorado will provide fuel gas to the Station utilizing existing
facilities for use in connection with Applicant's existing Fort Lupton Gas Compression
Station and Gas Processing Plant. Likewise,the Station will take advantage of existing
restroom and drinking water facilities at the compressor station so there will be no additional
domestic water or sanitation needs.
The Station will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year and will be
designed to be unattended for approximately 16 hours per day. A safety shutdown system
will shut down the Station if required for safety reasons and will notify operators during
unattended operations. The emergency shut down system will utilize automated valves to
shut off gas into and out of the Station and to vent the gas contained in the compressor
building. The compressor building will be equipped with fire detectors and combustible gas
monitors which will automatically shut down the compressors in emergencies. A twenty
(20) foot perimeter road will be installed on the property to provide access to the fire
department and other emergency services.
Ordinary debris,trash and waste will be disposed of by commercial dumpster services.
Other waste, such as compressor lube oil and rags that have been contaminated with lube oil
or NGL's,will be transported from the property to approved disposal facilities using
certified transporters.
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2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County
Comprehensive Plan.
Because of its proximity to existing, similar facilities and the avoidance of any
encroachment on agricultural, residential, or other incompatible land uses, this proposal
comports with the intent and stated goals of the Weld County Comprehensive Plan (the
"Plan"). The Plan states that one of the most important considerations in land-use planning
is the way the land is presently used. As noted elsewhere herein, the existence of
Applicant's compressor station , the Applicant's gas processing plant and NARCO's gas
processing plant within the immediate vicinity of this location means that similar uses can
be assembled in a consolidated and coordinated manner. Utilities, services and roads
already exist so there is no need for the expansion or extension of new facilities and services
into areas where they do not already exist.
In particular,this proposal avoids any interference with the operation of prime farmland
within the County or encroachment upon residential or other potentially incompatible land
uses. It will also contribute to the expansion of the County's industrial economic base by
providing an essential function in the compression and dehydration of natural gas produced
in the County. The Station will not be a consumer of water, thereby contributing to the
goals of water conservation and maintenance of water quality. The proposal is also
consistent with one of the overriding themes of the Plan,which is that new developments,
projects and facilities are to "pay their own way." The operation of the Station will not
impose any new burdens or costs upon the County and will be a self-sustaining operation.
3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance and the zone district in which it is located.
Section 24.1 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance ("Ordinance") contemplates and
specifically provides for circumstances in which a particular land use is determined to be
more intense or to have a potentially greater impact than uses otherwise allowed. That is the
purpose of the Use by Special Review. In this case, the proposed location of the Station is
in the Agricultural Zone District and,therefore, additional consideration is necessary to
ensure that it is established and operated in a manner that is compatible with existing and
planned uses in the neighborhood. In this case, compatibility with existing uses is assured
because the Station will be located adjacent to an operating natural gas compressor station,
adjacent to an operating gas processing plant and immediately south of an existing gas
processing plant. No currently productive agricultural lands or residential areas will be
impacted.
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The compression, treatment and processing of natural gas produced in Weld County is a
necessary component of marketing this valuable resource. Providing additional capacity to
accomplish this will not only foster the development of an important economic base
(Ordinance Sec.4.1.7)but, in so doing, will contribute to the convenience and general
welfare of the present and future residents of the County (Sec. 24.1.1). The Station will
contribute to the County's tax base (Sec. 4.1.5) with little or no adverse impact in terms of
additional roads (Sec. 4.1.1) or other governmental expenditures (Sec. 4.1.6). In short,the
Applicant believes the proposed Station is ideally suited to be located at the site that has
been proposed, notwithstanding the fact that the zone district for that location will not
permit its construction as a Use Allowed by Right. Because it is not being utilized as
agricultural land, and there is no foreseeable reason that it would be so utilized, this proposal
presents an ideal circumstance in which to permit a Use by Special Review.
4. What type of uses surround this site? Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
The Station is proposed to be located in a remote, rural area in the vicinity of an existing
natural gas compressor station and an existing natural gas processing plants. As such, it is
consistent and compatible with those land uses. The subject property and the remainder of
the surrounding land is undeveloped range land. The soil for the property is composed of
Valent sand with limited potential for agricultural development due to its sandy texture and
high permeability.
The nearest residential property is located approximately 3960 feet from the site and it is
not anticipated that operations at the Station will have any material impact on that
residential property.
Pictures of the proposed site and the adjoining compressor station are attached.
5. Describe,in detail,the following:
a. How many people will use this site?
Employees, maintenance personnel, contractors and representatives of other
companies may be present at the site from time to time, but normally the Station will
be unattended. A maximum of 10 people may be at the site at one time.
b. How many employees are proposed to be employed at this site?
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The Station will be operated by the same personnel that currently operate the Fort
Lupton Compressor Station and Fort Lupton Gas Proccessing Plant located adjacent
to the proposed Plant. Two operators currently operate the compressor station for 8
hours per day.
c. What are the hours of operation?
The Station will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.
d. What type and how may structures will be erected(built) on this site?
Major equipment to be installed at the site includes:
3 - Gas Compressors in a building, approximately 60' X 180'
1 - Tri-Ethylene Glycol regeneration skid, approximately 10'X 25'
1 -30' X 20 building to house electrical equipment and for storage
1 —Thermal Oxidizer Skid to limit air emissions, approximately 10' X 20'
4-2000 gallon bulk storage tanks
1 —trim cooler skid, approximately 9' X 30'
The process skids are portable skids supporting the process equipment. The building
housing the compressors will be similar in design and will be the same color as the
existing buildings at the compressor station and gas plant located adjacent to the
proposed Plant.
e. What type and how may animals, if any, will be on this site?
None.
f. What kind(type, size, weight) of vehicles will access this site and how often?
Operating personnel will use pickups to access the site each day.
g. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
The proposed Station is located within the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. The
compressor building will be equipped with combustible gas monitors and fire
detectors. The combustible gas detectors will detect potential combustible gas levels
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before they reach an explosive level and will shut down the station and close inlet and
outlet block valves. The fire detectors will shut down the Station and close inlet and
outlet block valves.
h. What is the water source on the property? (Both domestic and irrigation)
There are no domestic or industrial water requirements for the proposed Station.
There is an existing potable water system at the Applicant's adjacent Compressor
Station.
i. What is the sewage disposal system on the property? (Existing and proposed)
There are no sewage disposal needs at the Station and there will be no system
installed for that purpose. There is an existing septic system at the Applicant's
adjacent Compressor Station.
j. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Four, 2,000 gallon storage tanks will be installed to store antifreeze, used antifreeze,
lube oil and used lube oil.
6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately
submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the application submittal.
There is no landscaping proposed for the site. Unused areas will remain undeveloped range
land.
7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special
Review activity occurs.
Applicant will remove all above ground equipment,buried and above ground piping and
any concrete structures within 18 inches of the land surface. The site will be graded to
match the contours of the surroundings properties.
8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site.
Applicant will utilize collection ponds and silt fences as necessary to control erosion both
during construction and final operations in accordance with a Stormwater Discharge Plan
and permit which Applicant will obtain from the Colorado Department of Health.
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9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and
landscaping is scheduled to begin.
Construction is expected to begin within two weeks of obtaining the required building
permits. The Station will be operational approximately 6 months after construction begins.
The maximum workforce for the Station construction is estimated to be 50 construction
personnel.
10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site.
There will be no storage and/or stockpile of wastes at this site.Normal waste including
paper trash will be disposed of utilizing commercial dumpster services. Other waste from
the Station will include:
1.) Used compressor lube oil
2.) Lube oil or hydrocarbon liquid contaminated rags
3.) Used antifreeze
Used lube oil and antifreeze will be transported away from the site using certified
transporters. Any spill reporting or remedial actions will be the responsibility of HS
Resources, Inc.'s Environmental Affairs Manager. Contaminated rags will be transported
off site to approved disposal.
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 4
WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET
HS GATHERING, LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County, Colorado
Road File#
RE:
Other Case No.
APPENDIX B
WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET
Weld County Public Works Department Date: July 17,2001
1111 H Street,P.O.Box 758, Greeley,CO 80632
Phone: (970)356-4000,Ext. 3750 Fax: (970)304-6497
1. Applicant Name HS Gathering,LLC Phone 303-296-3600
Address 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600 City Denver State CO Zip 80202
2. Address or location of access WCR 22 and Extension of WCR 33
Section 14 Township 2 North Range 66 West
Subdivision n/a Block n/a Lot n/a
Weld County Road # 22 Side of Road South Distance from nearest intersection 1 mile
3. Is there an existing access to the property? Yes X No #of accesses 1
4. Proposed Use:
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Reviewed By: Title
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SECTION 5
SITE SELECTION
HS GATHERING, LLC
Proposed Fort Lupton Natural Gas Compressor Station
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 14: SW4NW4NW4,NE4NW4NW4, SE4NW4NW4,N2N2N2SW4NW4
Weld County, Colorado
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
SITE SELECTION
HS GATHERING,LLC
PROPOSED FORT LUPTON NATURAL GAS COMPRESSOR STATION
SITE SELECTION
Applicant undertook a study to determine the need for the Compressor Station and to
identify the proposed site location. Applicant selected the proposed site location for reasons that
include proximity to applicant's existing compressor station that negates the need for additional
gathering and distribution pipelines and infrastructure, ownership of the property, compatibility
with adjacent land uses, non-disturbance of irrigated agricultural land and impact on nearby rural
residential properties. The Applicant also noted that the proposed site location was away from
U.S. Highway 85 and the Platte River Corridor that is more heavily populated and has a greater
infrastructure located around it than the area where the site was selected.
NEED FOR THE COMPRESSOR STATION
The Wattenberg Gathering System (Gathering System) currently moves approximately
235 MMCF of gas per day to four primary receipt points for further processing. The receipt
points include the applicant's Fort Lupton Gas Processing Plant(120 NMMSCFD), BP/Amoco's
Wattenberg Gas Processing Plant(155 MMCFD),NARCO's Gas Processing Plant(55
MMCFD) and Duke's Spindle Gas Processing Plant (5 MMCFD).
Applicant, as operator of the Gathering System, has found that the Gathering System is
experiencing constraints in being able to move gas to the various receipt points because more
wells are being drilled and connected to the Gathering System, and the Gathering System is
already operating at maximum compressor capacity. Further, there currently exists more
processing capacity than the existing compressor capacity can support. Applicant performed a
study to determine the most economical way to get more gas through the Gathering System and
to market. A conclusion from the study was that additional compression was necessary to move
gas through the Gathering System.
SITE EVALUATION
Applicant identified four separate alternatives as site locations for facilities to increase
compression for the Gathering System that included 1)the existing Platteville Compressor
Station site; 2)the existing Hambert Compressor site; 3) a location near the midpoint of a
pipeline where the Gathering System was experiencing major constraint; and 4)the proposed site
location.
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Applicant evaluated each alternative to determine the optimal location for the installation
of the compression station based on criteria that included 1)the hydraulics of existing pipelines;
2) the impact on adjacent land uses; 3)the time it would take to get a compression system on
line, including obtaining air permits for the station; and 4) costs to install the station.
Applicant determined based on the criteria it applied that the proposed compressor site
was the most reasonable cost effective alternative. The proposed compressor site was the
optimal location from a cost standpoint because the Applicant owns the proposed site which
contains a natural gas processing plant and operates the adjacent ten acre site (under Power of
Attorney from KN Wattenberg Transmission Limited Liability Company)which contains a
natural gas compressor station. Because of this proximity, the Applicant can utilize existing
infrastructure including pipelines, roads, water and electrical power.
Applicant determined based on the criteria it applied that the proposed compressor site
would least impact adjacent land uses. The site is due east of applicant's Fort Lupton
Compressor Station, due northeast of Applicant's Fort Lupton Gas Processing Plant and due
south(across WCR 22) of NARCO's Ft. Lupton Gas Processing Station. Due south and east of
the site is non-irrigated rangeland. The conclusion was that the site was adjacent to significant
other oil and gas uses, no irrigated agricultural land is taken out of production and the impact to
other rural residential uses or rangeland will be minimal.
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LANDSCAPE PLAN
HS RESOURCES, INC.
FT. LUPTON COMPRESSOR STAHON
6116 Weld County Road 22
Portions of the NW/4 of-
Section 14, Township 2 north, Range 66 west
Weld County, Colorado
Prepared by:
HS Resources, Inc.
Prepared for:
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Brighton Natural Resources Conservation Service
Platte Valley Soil Conservation District
July 9, 2001
HS Resources, Inc. Landscape Plan
Ft. Lupton Compressor Station II July 9, 2001
Landscape Plan
Site Location
6116 Weld County Road 22
Portions of the NW/4 of Section 14 R 2 T 66 Section 14, Township 2 north, Range 66 west
Weld County, Colorado
The site is directly east and south and adjacent to the existing HS Resources Ft. Lupton
Compressor Station. The site is approximately 35.5 acres in size. The Weld County Soil Survey
indicates the soil types as Valent sand Valent loamy sand in this general area.
Objective
To implement a natural vegetative barrier to reduce wind erosion on the site and to screen the
facility from the south.
Methods
HS proposes to gravel the ground surface of all disturbed areas to reduce wind erosion potential.
HS has an agreement with the adjoining landowner to the south to keep a 50-foot buffer with no
facility construction along the south and east property borders of the facility.
This Landscape Plan is based on recommendations in a December 6, 2000 letter from Mr. Norman
J. Wells, Jr., District Conservationist at the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of
the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Where possible the natural vegetation will not be disturbed. Gravel will be used as appropriate on
exposed areas within the facility to reduce wind erosion potential of exposed soils. The buffer
zones discussed above will also aid in reducing windblown soils from leaving the facility. A cover
crop of sorghum and a combination of native grasses, as recommended by the NRCS (see list
below), will be planted around the south and east borders of the facility to assist in reducing wind
erosion and help screen the facility in those directions. The seeded areas will be covered with
approximately 4000 pounds of hay or straw to help retain moisture and prevent erosion until the
grasses can become established, as recommended by the NRCS. The use of native grasses was
chosen as the preferable alternative as irrigation in this area would be impractical and the grasses
can survive without irrigation.
NRCS recommended native grasses:
Sand Bluestem 16.0#pls/ac
Switchgrass 4.5#pls/ac
Prairie Sandreed 6.5#pls/ac
Side Oats GramaLittle Bluestem 9.0#pls/ac
Little Bluestem 7.0#pls/ac
Needle and Thread 15.0#pls/ac
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Conclusions
The combination of the 50-foot buffer zone around the south and east sides of the proposed
facility, gravelling exposed areas as appropriate within the facility, and the planting of
recommended sorghum and native grasses on exposed exterior areas will significantly reduce
damage caused by wind erosion and screen the facility from the south.
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WEED MANAGEMENT PLAN
HS RESOURCES, INC.
FT. LUPTON COMPRESSOR STAHON II
6116 Weld County Road 22
Portions of the NW/4 of Section 14, Township 2 north, Range 66 west
Weld County, Colorado
Prepared by:
HS Resources, Inc.
Prepared for:
Weld County Public Works Department
Vegetative Management
July 9, 2001
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Weed Management Plan
Site Location
6116 Weld County Road 22
Portions of the NW/4 of Section 14, Township 2 north, Range 66 west
Weld County, Colorado
The site is directly east and south and adjacent to the existing HS Resources Ft. Lupton
Compressor Station. The site is approximately 35.5 acres in size.
Objective
To control undesirable plants on the subject property, the following Weed Management Plan is
proposed. Plants identified through the Colorado Weed Management Act(CRS §35-5.5-101, et
seq.) as undesirable and designated for management on-site include CanadaThistle, Musk Thistle,
Diffuse Knapweed, Russian Knapweed, and Dalmation Toadflax. The site is consistent in
topography and vegetation. None of the designated noxious weeds were identified at or near the
subject site. However, if any of the noxious weeds listed above are identified in the future the
following methods can be used to control them.
Methods of Control
The methods of control are cultural, mechanical, biological, and chemical. These methods are
defined as follows:
Cultural—The method or management practices that encourage the growth of desirable plants
over undesirable plants.
Mechanical—The method or management practices that physically disrupt plant growth including
but not limited to tilling, mowing, burning, flooding, mulching, hand-pulling, and hoeing.
Biological—The use of organisms such as sheep, goats, cattle, insects, and plant diseases to
disrupt the growth of undesirable plants.
Chemical -The use of herbicides or plant regulators to disrupt the growth of undesirable plants.
An integration of one or more of these methods can be applied to this site.
Weed management of undesirable weeds for the site is as follows:
1. Canada Thistle
A. Mechanical and Chemical Control—Mowing can occur throughout the growing
season in order to keep the plants from going to seed. Mowing should be
terminated in late August followed by a herbicide treatment during late September
through October, before a hard frost.
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B. Cultural and Chemical Control—Use a short residual herbicide followed by a
seeding with a competitive grass such as western wheatgrass or other sod forming
species (natives preferred).
C. Chemical Control Only—Herbicide applications can be applied from rosette to bud
stage and if needed, retreated in the fall.
2. Musk Thistle
A. Mechanical and Chemical Control —Mowing to occur throughout the summer to
address the bud stage of the thistle. Apply an herbicide in October to new rosettes
and any bolted plants.
B. Mechanical Control Only—Conduct multiple mowings during the summer(two to
four) to keep seeds from being produced.
C. Chemical Control Only—Herbicides can be used in the spring and fall when the
plant is in the rosette stage. Only the herbicides labeled for the site intended will
be used.
3. Diffuse Knapweed
A. Cultural and Chemical Control—Apply herbicide in early summer when knapweed
is in the rosette through bolting stage. Reseed area with competitive perennial
sod forming grasses. Another herbicide application utilized the following year as
needed to prevent plants from going to seed.
B. Mechanical and Chemical Control—During the growing season, mow when the
knapweed is in the bud stage to prevent seeding. If necessary, an herbicide
application to any plants that have re-bolted will be made in the fall.
C. Mechanical Control Only—To prevent seed set, mow throughout the summer
season.
D. Chemical Control Only—The herbicide application is to be made during the rosette
stage (spring or fall) and while bolting.
4. Russian Knapweed
A. Cultural and Chemical Control—An herbicide application, using short residual
herbicides can be used followed up by seeding the area with a competitive grass
such as western wheatgrass or other sod forming species.
B. Mechanical and Chemical Control—Mowing can be carried out throughout the
season with the first and successive mowing cycles carried out at the bud stage.
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An herbicide treatment can then be made in the fall before a hard freeze.
C. Mechanical Control Only—Mowing can be carried out throughout the season, to
prevent seed set.
D. Chemical Control Only—Herbicide applications can be made to the knapweed
during the bud stage and in the fall if necessary.
5. Dalmation Toadflax
A. Cultural and Chemical Control—An herbicide application, using short residual
herbicides can be used followed up by seeding the area with a competitive grass
such as wheatgrass or other sod forming species.
B. Mechanical and Chemical Control—Mowing can be carried out throughout the
summer with the first and successive mowing cycles carried out at the bud stage.
An herbicide treatment can then be made in October.
C. Chemical Control Only—Herbicide applications can be made to the toadflax during
the early flower stage and in the fall if necessary.
Conclusion
Weed management by cities and counties is becoming more common in Colorado and through this
type of management undesirable plant species have been reduced.
Not unlike other parcels along the Front Range, this development has varying landscapes and site
conditions. With this in mind, this plan was formulated and by implementing one or more of the
above applications, weeds can be managed and reduced at the Fort Lupton Compressor Station II.
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WASTE HANDLING PLAN
HS RESOURCES, INC.
FT. LUPTON COMPRESSOR STATION II
6116 Weld County Road 22
Portions of the NW/4 of Section 14, Township 2 north, Range 66 west
Weld County, Colorado
Prepared by:
HS Resources, Inc.
Prepared for:
Weld County Department of Public Health &Environment,
Environmental Health Services Division
July 9, 2001
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Ft. Lupton Compressor Station II July 9, 2001
Waste Generation
The following wastes are expected to be generated at the subject site.
Waste Type Estimated Annual Volume
1 Used Lubrication Oil 3000 gallons
2 Triethylene Glycol 450 gallons
3 Ambitrol (anti-freeze) 750 gallons
4 Produced Water 7500 barrels
5 Used Filters/Oily Rags 15,000 pounds
Chemical Storage
The following chemicals are stored at the subject site.
Chemical Estimated Storage Volume
1 Used Lubrication Oil 14,000 gallons
2 Triethylene Glycol 8000 gallons
3 Ambitrol (anti-freeze) 12,000 gallons
4 Produced Water 7500 barrels
5 Methanol 13,000 gallons
6 Natural Gas Condensate 2000 barrels
7 Mineral Spirits 750 gallons
Disposal/Recycling Facilities
The following disposal/recycling facilities are utilized for wastes from the subject site.
Waste Disposal/Recycling Facility
1 Used Lubrication Oil Recycling - Mesa Oil, Inc.
2 Triethylene Glycol Recycling - Mesa Oil, Inc.
3 Ambitrol (anti-freeze) Injection Disposal—see list
4 Produced Water Injection Disposal—see list
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Waste Facility Addresses
Mesa Oil, Inc. —Used Oil Recycling
303-426-4777
17300 W. Highway 72
Arvada, CO 80007
Conquest North -produced water injection
970-284-5031
25849 WCR 46(46/53)
LaSalle, CO
Conquest South-produced water injection
303-654-0880
1191 WCR 19 (19/4)
Brighton, CO
Envirocycle-produced water injection
970-284-5610
PO Box 117
LaSalle, CO
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