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LAND USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Diana Aungst Hearing Date: December 3, 2024
Case Number: USR24-0022
Owner: Jerry Cass
37401 County Road 79, Briggsdale, CO 80611
Applicants: Zen Midstream LLC c/o Katie Gillen
518 17th Street, Suite 1800, Denver, CO 80202
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for Oil and Gas
Support and Service (Compressor Station) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites
in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
Site Address: 37401 County Road 79, Briggsdale, CO 80611
Legal Section 33, Township 7 North, Range 62 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, CO
Description:
Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 74 and west of and adjacent to County Road 79
Size of Parcel: +/- 642 acres Parcel No.: 0715-33-0-00-002
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit are listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses with comments from the
following agencies:
➢ Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department, referral dated September 10, 2024
➢ Weld County Office of Emergency Management, referral dated November 15, 2024
➢ Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated September 19, 2024
➢ Weld County Department of Planning Services — Development Review, referral dated September 19, 2024
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the
following agencies:
➢ Weld County Sheriff's Office, referral dated August 29, 2024
➢ West Greeley Conservation District, referral dated August 9, 2024
➢ Briggsdale Fire Protection District, referral dated September 6, 2024
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies:
➢ Colorado Parks and Wildlife
➢ Weld County School District RE -10J
➢ State of Colorado, Division of Water Resources
➢ State of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
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Case Summary:
The applicant, Zen Midstream, LLC, is requesting a Use by Special Review for an Oil and Gas Support and
Service specifically a compressor station to be known as Ren Compressor Station. The Ren Compressor
Station will facilitate the compression and transport of natural gas produced at nearby oil and gas production
facilities. The natural gas gathering pipelines in this area operate at a line pressure above the pressure of
the production facilities. The high pipeline pressure prevents the gas produced at the production facilities
from entering the pipeline and being transported offsite. Natural gas production from the surrounding
production facilities will be routed to the Ren Compressor Station where the gas will be compressed so it
can be transported offsite via the existing pipeline infrastructure.
The facility will contain one (1) compressor building that will contain three (3) skid -mounted compressors,
other equipment includes two (2) blowdown tanks/vessels, two (2) produced water tanks, five (5) scrubbers,
one (1) discharge coalescer filter, one (1) gas/glycol exchanger, one (1) regen skid, one (1) btex skid, one
(1) glycol make-up tank, instrument air equipment, one (1) dry air receiver, two (2) generators, two (2)
VRUs, three (3) blowdown blowers, one (1) oxygen destructor, one (1) air compressor, one (1) air receiver
vessel, one (1) condensate treater, one (1) slug catcher, pig receivers, and other minor support equipment.
The liquids stored on the site include two (2) 500 bbl produced water tanks each with lined secondary
containment, six (6) 500 gallon lube oil tanks each with 750 gallon containment, three (3) 500 gallon coolant
tanks each with 750 gallon containment, three (3) 100 gallon eco waste tanks with 150 gallon containment,
six (6) 330 gallon methanol tanks each with 370 gallon containment, and one (1) 1,000 gallon glycol tank
with 1,500 gallon containment.
There will be about seven (7) acres of gravel placed for the compressor pad and the compressor building
will be 7,500 square feet. The compressors will operate twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a
week, three hundred sixty-five (365) days a year.
No parking spaces are required or proposed. The Ren Compressor Station will be surrounded by a barbed-
wire fence. Once construction is completed, the areas not needed for long-term operation of the compressor
station will be re -seeded with an NRCS-approved native seed mix. No landscaping is proposed or
recommended. The applicant submitted a Decommissioning Plan with the application materials.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown
compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 [Weld County
Comprehensive Plan] and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-2-30.A.1. states: "Land use changes should not inhibit agricultural production nor
operations."
Since only ten (10) acres of the 642 -acre parcel will be encumbered by the compressor pad
and road the remaining 632 acres may be used for agricultural purposes. The land had been
used for livestock grazing, however, no agricultural activities are occurring on the property at
this time.
Section 22-2-30. C. states: "Harmonize development with surrounding land uses."
The closest residence is about three hundred (300) feet south of the southern property line and
approximately 4,600 feet from the compressor site. The compressors will be placed in a
building and exhaust emissions will be minimized. The applicant has submitted
decommissioning and communication plans.
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B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
Section 23-3-10. -- Intent, of the Weld County Code states, "Agriculture in the County is
considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from
uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land uses. The A (Agricultural)
Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture as an essential feature of the
County. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide areas for the conduct of
agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production, and for
areas for natural resource extraction and energy development, without the interference of
other, incompatible land uses."
Section 23-3-40.V. Uses by Special Review, of the Weld County Code allows for a "Oil and
Gas Support and Service" in Lots outside of a subdivision and historic townsite in the (A)
Agricultural Zone District.
Section 23-1-90. states that Oil and Gas Support & Service includes Natural gas compressor
stations. This code section allows the applicant to apply for a compressor station.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses.
The thirteen (13) adjacent properties are zoned A (Agricultural) and the land uses include
pastures, crops and rural residences. Three (3) of the adjacent properties contain structures.
Two (2) properties contain residences, and one (1) property contains only a utility building. One
(1) of the residences is owned by the same owner of the subject property. The closest
residence is about three hundred (300) feet south of the southern property line and
approximately 4,600 feet from the compressor site.
There is one (1) USR within one mile of the site. CUP/USR-37 for a 250 -foot radio tower.
The Weld County Department of Planning Services sent notice to nine (9) surrounding property
owners within five hundred (500) feet of the subject property. No letters or other
correspondence have been received on this USR.
The proposed use is in an area that can support this development and the Development
Standards, and the Conditions of Approval will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on
the adjacent properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region.
D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- That 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 Chapter 22 of this Code or master plans of affected municipalities.
The site is not located within any Coordinated Planning Agreement Area (CPA) or any three
(3) mile referral area of a municipality.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- That the application complies with Articles V and XI of this Chapter if
the proposal is located within an overlay zoning district or a special flood hazard area identified
by maps officially adopted by the county.
The property is not located within any overlay district officially adopted by the County, including
A -P (Airport) Overlay District, 1-25 Overlay District, Geologic Hazard Overlay District, MS4 -
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System area, Special Flood Hazard Area, Historic Townsites
Overlay District, or Agricultural Heritage Overlay District.
Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -
Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
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F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Soil Survey indicates that 28% of the
site consists of low -moderate slope (0-6%) Olney fine sandy loam classified as "Farmland of
Statewide Importance." The remainder of the 642 acres is on a variety of soil types all classified
as "Not Prime Farmland." The compressor station and newly created private roadway will
encumber about ten (10) acres with about nine (9) acres on soils classified as "Farmland of
Statewide Importance." No Prime Farmland will be removed from production.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 — There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section
23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure
that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
This proposal has been reviewed by the appropriate referral agencies and it has been
determined that the attached conditions of approval and development standards ensure that
there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and county and will address and mitigate impacts on the
surrounding area with the operation of this facility.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the
applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. The applicant shall acknowledge the advisory comments from Weld County Oil and Gas Energy
Department, as stated in the referral dated February 7, 2024. Evidence of such shall be
submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of
Planning Services)
B. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but
is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Development Review)
C. A Final Drainage Report and Certificate of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Development Review)
D. The applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all owners of property
crossed by the access. The access shall be for ingress, egress, utilities and shall be referenced
on the USR map by the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number. (Development
Review)
E. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR24-0022. (Department of Planning Services)
2) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4) The applicant shall delineate on the map the trash collection areas. Section 23-2-240.A.13
of the Weld County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. (Department of
Planning Services)
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5) The map shall delineate the on -site lighting. All lighting shall be downcast and shielded so
that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties. (Department of Planning
Services)
6) All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2
of the Weld County Code, if applicable. (Department of Planning Services)
7) County Road 74 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The
applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with
the creating documents) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right -of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
(Development Review)
8) County Road 79 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The
applicant shall delineate and label on the USR map the existing right-of-way (along with
the creating documents) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right -of- way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
(Development Review)
9) County Road 77 Section Line is shown to have 30 feet of unmaintained section line right-
of-way per the Weld County GIS right-of-way map. The applicant shall delineate the
existing right-of-way on the USR map and label it as "COUNTY ROAD 77 Section Line
Right -Of -Way, Not County Maintained." All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of
right-of-way. (Development Review)
10) Show and label the entrance gate if applicable. An access approach that is gated shall be
designed so that the longest vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely
clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event, shall the distance from the
gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less than 35 feet. (Development Review)
11) Show and label the accepted drainage features. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated water
quality and detention volumes. (Development Review)
12) Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
13) Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves
around the property. (Development Review)
2. Prior to Construction:
A. A new access permit shall be acquired. (Development Review)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review)
3. Prior to Operation:
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the Office of Emergency
Management and the Fire District. The plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Facility
operator, the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. Submit
evidence of acceptance to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning
Services)
4. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) electronic
copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning
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Services. Upon approval of the map the applicant shall submit a USR map along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The USR map shall be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall be
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code.
The USR map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120)
days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be
responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
5. In accordance with Appendix 5-J of the Weld County Code, should the map not be recorded within
the specified timeline from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00
recording continuance fee shall be added for each additional 3 -month period. (Department of
Planning Services)
6. The Use by Special Review Permit is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval are completed
and the map is recorded. Activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release
agreement. (Department of Planning Services)
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Zen Midstream, LLC
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1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR24-0022, is for Oil and Gas
Support and Service (Compressor Station) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of
Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action and
Safety Plan on or before March 15th of any given year signed by representatives for the Fire District
and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. Any future structures or uses on site must obtain the appropriate zoning and building permits.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. This is an unmanned facility, as stated in the application materials. (Department of Planning Services)
6. The facility will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and truck traffic will operate between 7:00
am to 5:00 pm., as stated in the application materials. (Department of Planning Services)
7. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 of the Weld County Code, if applicable.
(Department of Planning Services)
8. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review)
9. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review)
10. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Development Review)
11. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review)
12. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Development Review)
13. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates. (Development Review)
14. Access will be along unmaintained County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County. (Development Review)
15. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site in such a manner that it
will reasonably preserve the natural character of the area and prevent property damage of the type
generally attributed to runoff rate and velocity increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned
ponding of stormwater runoff. (Development Review)
16. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Development
Review)
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17. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-
100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface
and groundwater contamination. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those
wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
19. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive
particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall
operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code, and the accepted waste
handling plan. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
20. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with
the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations and the accepted dust mitigation plan.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
21. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit Application
and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, as applicable. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
22. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the
facility, at all times. As employees or contractors are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day
portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for
portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed
in Weld County, shall contain hand sanitizers and be screened from the public right of way and
neighboring properties. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
23. All chemicals on -site must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling. All
chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
24. Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide containment for the largest single
tank and sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Secondary containment shall be sufficiently
impervious to contain any spilled or released material. Secondary containment devices shall be
inspected at regular intervals and maintained in good condition. All secondary containment will comply
with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Commission Rules. (Department of
Public Health and Environment)
25. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
26. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone as
delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
27. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and groundwater
does not occur. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
28. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Water Quality Control Division, as applicable.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
29. The facility shall notify Weld County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State issued permit.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
30. The facility shall notify Weld County upon receipt of any compliance advisory or other notice of non-
compliance of a State issued permit, and of the outcome or disposition of any such compliance advisory
or other notice of non-compliance. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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31. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and
the Weld County Code e. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
32. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where
such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with
the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be
confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
33. Building permits may be required for any new construction, set up of manufactured structures, or
change of use of existing buildings per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Buildings and
structures shall conform to the requirements of the various codes adopted at the time of permit
application. Currently the following has been adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Building
Codes, 2018 International Energy Code, 2023 National Electrical Code, and Chapter 29 of the Weld
County Code. A Building Permit Application must be completed and two (2) complete sets of
engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be
submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report, performed by a Colorado registered
engineer, shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection. A building permit must be issued prior to the
start of construction. (Department of Building Inspection)
34. Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County
Facility Fee, County -Wide Road Impact Fee, and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. (Department of
Planning Services)
35. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
36. All buildings shall comply with the setback from oil and gas wells per Section 23-4-700, as amended.
(Department of Planning Services)
37. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment 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 Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
38. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans
or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the approval of an amendment of the
Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or
Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department
of Planning Services.
39. 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.
40. Construction or use pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be commenced within
three (3) years from the date of Board of County Commissioners signed Resolution, unless otherwise
specified by the Board of County Commissioners when issuing the original Permit, or the Permit shall
be vacated.
41. This Use by Special Review shall terminate when the use is discontinued for a period of three (3)
consecutive years, the use of the land changes or the time period established by the Board of County
Commissioners through the approval process expires. The landowner may notify the Department of
Planning Services of a termination of the use, or Planning Services staff may observe that the use has
been terminated. When either the Department of Planning Services is notified by the landowner, or
when the Department of Planning Services observes that the use may have been terminated, the
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Planner shall send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request to vacate
the Use by Special Review Permit.
42. In such cases where the Use by Special Review has terminated but the landowner does not agree to
request to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit, a hearing shall be scheduled with the Board of
County Commissioners to provide the landowner an opportunity to request that the Use by Special
Review Permit not be vacated, for good cause shown. The landowner shall be notified at least ten (10)
days prior to the hearing. If the Board of County Commissioners determines that the Use by Special
Review has terminated and no good cause has been shown for continuing the permit, then the
termination becomes final, and the Use by Special Review Permit is vacated.
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November 13, 2024
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1402 North 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
Website: www.weld.gov
Email: daungst@weld.gov
Phone: (970) 400-3524
Fax: (970) 304-6498
Katie Gillen
518 17th Street Suite 1405
Denver, CO 80202
Subject: USR24-0022 - A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for Oil
and Gas Support and Service (Compressor Station) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
On parcel(s) of land described as:
ALL OF SECTION 33, T7N, R62W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on December 3, 2024 at
1:30 p.m. A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on December
18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration
Building, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. The property owner and/or authorized agent must be in
attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County
Commissioners may have.
Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of
all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the
Weld County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has
been met.
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 and will be included in the staff report one week prior to
the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at https://aca-
prod.accela.com/WELD/
Respectfully,
Diana Aungst
Planner
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