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Applicant HS Resources, Inc. Case Number AMUSR-1067
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to At Hearing
Hearing
1 Planning Commission Resolution
2 Staff Comments (8 pages) X
3 Photograph of sign posting X
4 Photograph of site X
5 Department of Planning Services field check form X
6 Planning Commissioner field check form X
7 Letter to Applicant X
8 Letter from Applicant X
9 Receipt X
10 Legal Notifications (2 pages) X
11 Application (74 pages) X
12 Referral List X
13 Referral Letter X
14 Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received 7/13/2000 X
15 Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, X
referrals received 7/20/2000 and 7/17/2000 (2 pages)
16 Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral X
received 7/18/2000
17 Platte Valley Soil Conservation District, referral received X
7/26/2000 (2 pages)
18 Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received X
7/28/2000 (3 pages)
19 Map X
20 8 1/3'X 11" maps submitted by applicant(3 pages) X
21 Certificate of Conveyance (13 pages) X
22 Letters returned from Surrounding Property Owners (2 pages) X
23 Surrounding Property Owners (6 pages) X
24 Soil Survey(8 pages) X
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Item submitted at planning commission
I hereby certify that the 24 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at
or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to
the Clerk to the Board's office.
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LAND USE
APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
COLORADO
Case Number: AMUSR-1067 Hearing Date: August 15, 2000
Applicant: HS Resources, Inc.
Address: 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600, Denver, CO 80202
Request: Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for
Oil and Gas Support and Service (Land Treatment Facility) in the Agricultural
Zone District
Legal Description: Pt. SE4 of Sec. 13, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
Location: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 37 and north of and adjacent to
Weld County Road 32
Size of Parcel: 120+/- acres
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 24.3 of the Weld County
Zoning Ordinance.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the following agencies:
• Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral received 7/13/2000
• Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referrals received 7/20/2000
and 7/17/2000
• Weld County Department of Public Works, referral received 7/28/2000
• Weld County Department of Building Inspection, referral received 7/18/2000
• Platte Valley Soil Conservation District, referral received 7/26/2000
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a 144:tt SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
WLDc ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
COLORADO
PLANNER: S Lockman
CASE NUMBER: AMUSR-1067 HEARING DATE: August 15, 2000
APPLICANT: HS Resources, Inc.
ADDRESS: 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600, Denver, CO 80202
REQUEST: Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Oil
and Gas Support and Service (Land Treatment Facility) in the Agricultural Zone
District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Pt. SE4 of Sec. 13, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 37 and north of and adjacent to Weld
County Road 32
SIZE OF PARCEL: 120+/- acres
PARCEL NUMBER: 1211 13 000016
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES'STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS
REQUEST BE APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7
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 Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
a. Section 24.3.1.1 -The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan. The intent of this proposal is to amend out forty acres that has not been utilized
by the land treatment facility and place a natural gas compressor site on the land.
OG.Goal 1 states "Oil and gas exploration and production should occur in a manner
which minimizes the impact to agricultural uses and the environment and reduces
the conflicts between mineral development and current and future surface uses.
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b. Section 24.3.1.2--The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zone
District in which the use is located. Section 31.4.1 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance provides for oil and gas support and service as a Use by Special Review
in the Agricultural Zone District.
c. Section 24.3.1.3 --The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses. Uses within the surrounding area are dryland
pasture and grass crops. Only four homes are within a quarter mile of the site.
Beebe Draw Subdivision lies one mile to the east. Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards will ensure that any incompatibilities will be mitigated.
d. Section 24.3.1.4--The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with
the future development as projected by the Comprehensive Plan or Master Plan of
affected municipalities. The site does not lie within the Urban Growth Boundary or
referral area of any municipality.
e. Section 24.3.1.5-This proposal does not lie within any Overlay Districts.
f. Section 24.3.1.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve
prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. The proposed
site is designated "Other" by the USDA Soil Conservation Services. No prime farm
ground exists on the site.
g. Section 24.3.1.7--The Design Standards (Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance), Operation Standards (Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure that there
are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the
applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the
following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit shall be adopted and
placed on the Special Review Plat prior to recording. The completed plat shall be delivered
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office within 30 days of approval by the Board of County
Commissioners. (Dept. of Planning Services)
2. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The applicant shall enter into a Non-Exclusive License Agreement for the Upgrade
and Maintenance of Weld County Right-of-way along the Weld County Road 37
section line. (Dept. of Public Works)
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B. All miscellaneous equipment and debris stored along Weld County Road 37 shall be
screened from all adjacent properties and public rights of way, or be removed from
the property. (Dept. of Planning Services)
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
HS Resources, Inc.
AMUSR-1067
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit is for Oil and Gas Support and
Service (Land Treatment Facility) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, as indicated in the
application materials on file and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
(Dept. of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance. (Dept. of Planning Services)
3. Only solid, non-hazardous exploration and production waste materials derived from H.S.
Resources operated drilling and production sites in Weld County shall be treated and
recycled at this facility. (Dept. of Planning Services)
4. The Special Review Permit shall not be transferable to any successors in interest to the
property and shall terminate automatically upon conveyance or lease of the property to
others for the operation of the land treatment facility. (Dept. of Planning Services)
5. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not intended to
prohibit the beneficial application of fresh water-based bentonitic drilling mud. (Dept. of
Public Health and Environment)
6. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and treated in a manner that controls fugitive
dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. (Dept. of Public Health and
Environment)
7. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
8. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Light
Industrial Zone District as delineated in 25-12-103, C.R.S. (Dept. of Public Health and
Environment)
9. The property owner or operator shall provide an Individual Sewage Disposal System in
accordance with Weld County Regulations. A vault system or portable toilet is acceptable.
(Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
10. The property owner or operator shall conform and comply with the Use by Special Review
application materials dated September 29, 1994, the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission Rule 907 application materials dated October 13, 1994, and the supplemental
information dated December 12, 1994. (Dept. of Planning Services)
11. The property owner or operator shall monitor the eight (8) groundwater monitoring wells on
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site quarterly. At a minimum, ground water samples shall be analyzed using an appropriate
method for: depth to groundwater, Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH), benzene, ethyl
benzene, toluene, and xylene. The facility shall submit groundwater monitoring results
quarterly to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. In the event the down gradient wells
exhibit a statistical increase over background levels, the applicant or operator shall:
A. Cease accepting contaminated soil on site, pending review of analytical data by the
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
B. Notify the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in writing within five (5) working
days. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
C. Immediately develop a plan to determine the extent of contamination. The plan must
be approved by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and
the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Dept. of Public Health and
Environment)
D. Upon determining the extent of contamination, the facility shall develop a remedial
action plan. The plan must be reviewed and approved by the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
12. The applicant or operator shall collect and analyze soil samples semi-annually directly
beneath the treatment area. Samples shall be collected at a minimum of eight (8) separate
locations. These samples shall represent impact from the facility to a depth of five (5) feet.
In addition, yearly soil samples shall be collected at five, ten, fifteen, and twenty feet (or
sampled to groundwater). At a minimum, these soil samples shall be analyzed using an
appropriate method for: benzene, ethyl benzene, toluene, xylene, Total Petroleum
Hydrocarbons, and oil and grease. The facility shall submit soil monitoring results (including
sample locations) to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and
the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. In the event the soils exhibit an
impact from the facility at a depth greater than five (5) feet from grade, the facility shall:
A. Cease accepting contaminated soil on site, pending review of analytical results by
the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
B. Notify the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission in writing within five (5) working
days. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
C. Immediately develop a plan to determine the extent of contamination. The plan must
be approved by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment and
the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. (Dept. of Public Health and
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Environment)
D. Develop a remedial action plan addressing clean-up of the contaminated soil and
determine and amend operational practices as necessary to abate the impact. The
plan shall be approved by the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission prior to
accepting additional contaminated soils on site. (Dept. of Public Health and
Environment)
13. Soil and groundwater monitoring requirements may be revised and amended at a later date.
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment reserves the right to
require additional environmental monitoring requirements if the facility demonstrates that
it is necessary. The applicant or operator may request the Weld County Departments of
Public Health and Environment and Planning Services to amend the monitoring
requirements, provided an adequate demonstration can be made of the irrelevance of the
monitoring. Both the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment and
Planning Services must approve of the revisions prior to deletion. (Depts. of Public Health
and Environment and Planning Services)
14. The owner or operator shall notify the Weld County Department of Public Health and
Environment and the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission a minimum of ninety
(90) days prior to closure. (Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
15. The owner or operator shall submit a closure plan in accordance with Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission Rule 907 and the submitted application materials to the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and the Weld County Departments of
Public Health and Environment and Planning Services for their review and approval prior
to closure. (Depts. of Public Health and Environment and Planning Services)
16. The facility shall maintain the approved operation and monitoring plan for the wash pit.
(Dept. of Public Health and Environment)
17. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design
Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
18. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation
Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
19. Personnel from the Weld County Departments of Public Health and Environment and
Planning Services shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in
order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development
Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
20. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from
the plans or Development Standards as shown or stated shall require the approval of an
amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such
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changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall
be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services.
21. 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.
FIELD CHECK
CASE NUMBER: AmUSR-1067 DATE OF INSPECTION: V //v O
APPLICANTS NAME: HS Resources, Inc.
PLANNER: Sheri Lockman
REQUEST: Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas
Support and Services (Land Treatment Facility) in the Agricultural Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Being Part of the SE4 of Section 13,Township 3 North, Range 66 West of the 6th
P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to WCR 37 and north of and adjacent to WCR 32.
LAND USE: �. 2/94/Z?N rY�i'��E L/9
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' DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
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July 10, 2000
James Wason
HS Resources
1999 Broadway, Ste 3600
Denver, CO 80202
Subject: AmUSR-1067- Request for a Amendment to a Site Specific Development Plan and Special
Review Permit for Oil and Gas Support and Service (Land Treatment Facility) in the Agricultural
Zone District on a parcel of land described as Being Part of the SE4 of Section 13, Township 3
North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Mr. Wason:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled
a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for August 15, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will
take place in Room 210, Weld County Planning Department, 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. It is
recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning
Commission members may have.
A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of ten days
prior to the hearing to post a sign adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way which
identifies the hearing time,date,and location. In the event the property is not adjacent to a publicly maintained
road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent place on the property and a second sign
posted at the point at which the driveway(access drive) intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way.
The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to the
Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be available twenty-four(24)hours before the
scheduled hearing. It is the responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services'office
before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the recommendation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call.
Respectfully,
Set`Sheri Lockman
Planner
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FIELD CHECK inspection date:7/18/2000
CASE NUMBER: USR-1280 and AMUSR-1067
APPLICANT: HS Gathering and HS Resources
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE4 of Section 13, T3N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, CO
LOCATION: West of and adjacent to Weld County Road 37 and north of and adjacent
to Weld County Road 32
Zoning Land Use
N A (Agricultural) N Agricultural / Residential
E A (Agricultural) E Agricultural / Residential (1/4 mile)
S A (Agricultural) S Agricultural
W A (Agricultural) W Agricultural / Residential (1/4 mile)
COMMENTS: 3 homes are within a 1/4 mile radius of the site.
Surrounding properties are dryland pasture and dryland grass crops. Weld
County Road 37 is not maintain by Weld County but is in good condition. A
large pile of miscellaneous tanks and debris is located north of WCR 32
along WCR 37. It should be screened. There are many oil an gas
structures on the site.
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Sheri Lockman, Planner II
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