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Case Number: USR25-0010
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
STAFF COMMENTS
Art Guttersen
P.O. Box 337090, Greeley, CO 80633
Joel Sparks
DCP Operating Company LP
3026 4th Avenue, Greeley CO 80631
Hearing Date: 10/7/2025
A Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility
(Natural Gas Compressor Station) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District.
SW4 of Section 28, T3N, R63W, of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
This site is located approximately 4.25 miles north of access onto County Road 59.
Size of Parcel: 157.55 acres Parcel No. 1217-28-0-00-003
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 Office of Emergency Management, referral dated September 29, 2025
➢ Weld County Department of Planning Services — Development Review, referral dated July 15, 2025
➢ Colorado Parks and Wildlife, referral dated July 10, 2025
➢ Division of Water Resources, referral dated July 11, 2025
➢ Southeast Weld Fire Protection District, referral dated June 16, 2025
➢ Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), referral dated June 16, 2025
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the
following agencies:
➢ Weld County Sheriff's Office, referral dated June 12, 2025
➢ Town of Keenesburg, referral dated June 16, 2025
➢ Weld County Oil & Gas Energy Department, referral dated June 12, 2025
➢ State of Colorado Energy & Carbon Management Commission, referral dated June 26, 2025
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies
➢ School District RE -3J
➢ Noble Energy (Chevron)
➢ Southeast Weld Conservation District
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Case Summary:
DCP Operating Company, LP ("DCP") intends to lease an approximately 35 -acre parcel to construct a 10 -
acre natural gas compressor station.
The proposed operation includes various compression equipment that will be used to compress and
transport natural gas. The equipment being proposed includes, but is not limited to, compressors, vapor
recovery units, separators, dehydrators, storage tanks, and additional supporting compression equipment.
Construction of the compressor station will commence once the applicable approvals are issued and will
take approximately nine (9) months to achieve mechanical completion. Vehicle traffic will increase during
construction and then be reduced to one (1) or two (2) vehicles per day during operations. In addition to the
USR from Weld County, DCP will obtain additional required federal, state, or local approvals, as applicable,
for the facility.
Due to the remote nature of the location there is no existing fencing or screening. The facility will be fully
fenced with spaced man gates along the perimeter. One (1) truck access gate will be located on the north
side adjacent to the west perimeter.
The site equipment studied consists of primary equipment of three compressors housed in a metal building
on site, and three coolers each with a large fan that sit directly adjacent to and penetrate the building. Both
the cooler fans and the compressors were studied for how they may acoustically interact with each other,
as well as how they present acoustically at the property boundary. The calculations show the cooler fans
are at a combined acoustic level that does not violate the ordinance at the property line; therefore, no noise
mitigation is recommend for the cooler fans. The calculations do show that the compressors all running
simultaneously inside the metal building do violate the county ordinance acoustic levels. This was studied
with the assumption that compressors running inside the metal building with at worst case scenario with
respect to acoustics and that no acoustic treatment was in the building. It is recommended that the West
and South walls of the building receive acoustic Insulation and a layer of 5/8 fire rated drywall at a minimum.
Construction of the Compressor station will commence once the applicable approvals are issued and will
take approximately nine months to achieve mechanical completion. Vehicle traffic will increase during
construction and then be reduced to one or two vehicles per day during operations.
The station will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown
compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-30 A.1 states: "Land use changes should not inhibit agricultural production nor
operations."
The request for a compressor station does not inhibit agricultural or operations. The property
has not been recently farmed and therefore will not negatively impact agricultural production
and operations.
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Section. 22-2-60.B. states: "Support responsible energy and mineral development."
i. A total of three (3) compressors are proposed by the applicant. The Compressor
station is needed to support adequate and consistent line pressures for the
network of nearby oil and gas collected from gathering systems and will compress
the gas for delivery to pipelines for processing at existing DCP gas plants. Section
22-2-60.B.2 states: "Ensure that infrastructure, such as adequate roads and
utilities, exist or can be made available, prior to development of energy and
resource production facilities." CDOT (the Colorado Department of Transportation)
indicated they have no concerns/requirements based the traffic information
provided and the parcel's distance in their e-mail dated August 5, 2025.
ii. Section 22-2-60.B.3 states: "Require that energy and mineral resource
development conserve the land and minimize the impact on surrounding land and
the existing surrounding land uses."
The proposed facility is located in the area of a County that already contains oil
and gas operations.
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 of the Weld County Code allows Uses by special review, for "Oil and Gas
Support and Service" facility in Lots outside of a subdivision or historic townsite in the (A(
Agricultural Zone District. This code section allows the applicant to apply for the Goldeneye
Compressor Facility, which directly supports the oil and gas industry in energy development.
Section 23-1-90 states that Oil and Gas Support and Service includes natural gas compressor
stations. This code section allows for the applicant to apply for a compressor station facility.
This USR facility will also include two (2) storage containers for construction and operation
usage, being Accessory Uses, permitted by Section 23-3-30.B of the Weld County Code. The
Compressor station is needed to support adequate and consistent line pressures for the
network of nearby oil and gas collected from gathering systems and will compress the gas for
delivery to pipelines for processing at existing DCP gas plants.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses.
The adjacent properties are zoned A (Agricultural) and the land uses include dryland pasture
grasses and oil and gas encumbrances. There are no residences or other USRs within one (1)
mile of the site. This is a remote area.
The decommissioning plan would commence at the end of the lease term, the planned lifetime
of this facility is ten (10) years. At the time of decommissioning, the proposed facility
components will be dismantled and removed using minimal -impact construction equipment. All
underground infrastructure that is not removed will be abandoned in place by industry
standards, or standards set forth by Weld County. All materials will be safely recycled or
disposed of at an approved disposal facility. DCP will be responsible for all decommissioning
costs.
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The ground will be re -graded to match the surrounding contour of the land. Revegetation of the
site will be considered complete when the percent plant cover reaches at least eighty (80)
percent of pre -disturbance vegetative cover and is free of noxious weeds. The pre -disturbance
vegetation cover shall be determined by the undisturbed surrounding areas.
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 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities.
The site is located within the three (3) mile referral area and the Coordinated Planning
Agreement Area (CPA) for the Town of Keenesburg. As part of the pre -application process the
municipality was sent a Notice of Inquiry (NOI). The Town of Keenesburg submitted a signed
NOI, dated April 3, 2025, stating that they have no interest in annexing this property. This
subject property is located north of the Town of Keenesburg Growth Management Area.
The site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of the Town of Keenesburg. The Town
of Keenesburg stated no conflicts with their interests in the referral dated July 16, 2025.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23, Articles V and XI, of the
Weld County Code.
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 Program. Building Permits issued on the proposed lot will be required
to adhere to the fee structure of the County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
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 proposed site is located on thirty-five acres of a one hundred fifty seven point fifty-five
(157.55) acre property of Valent Sand, low to severe slopes (0 to 9%). Valent sand, moderate
to severe slope (3 to 9%) is designated as "Not Prime Farmland" and Valent sand, low slope (0
to 3%) is designated as "Farmland of Local 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.
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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. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Development Review)
B. The applicant shall acknowledge the requirements of the Southeast Weld Fire District, as stated
in the referral response dated June 16, 2025. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to
the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
C. The applicant shall acknowledge the requirements of the Colorado Division of Water
Resources, as stated in the referral response dated July 11, 2025. Written evidence of such
shall be submitted to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of
Planning Services)
D. The applicant shall acknowledge the requirements of Colorado Parks and Wildlife as stated in
their referral response dated July 10, 2025. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to the
Weld County Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
E. The applicant shall provide a copy of the executed Road Maintenance Agreement required by
and entered into with the Town of Keenesburg. (Department of Planning Services)
F. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR25-0010 (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 23-3-350.H of
the Weld County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. (Department of
Planning Services)
5. The map shall delineate the onsite lighting in accordance with the approved Lighting Plan.
(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. The map shall delineate the parking area for the vendors, customers and/or employees.
(Department of Planning Services)
8. Show and label all recorded easements and rights -of -way shall be delineated on the map
by book and page number or reception number. (Department of Planning Services)
9. The applicant shall verify and delineate on the map all non -maintained right-of-way from
the subject parcel to and including the connection to CR 59. Reference the documents
creating the right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way.
Any non -maintained road needs to be located/identified in relationship to the right-of-way.
(Development Review)
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10. This portion of County Road 59 is under the jurisdiction of the Town of Keenesburg. Please
contact the municipality to verify the right-of-way. Show and label the right-of-way. Show
the approved access on the site plan and label with the approved access permit number if
applicable. (Development Review)
11. Show and label the project site's access location on County Road 59. (Development
Review)
12. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Development Review)
13. Show and label the entrance gate, if applicable. (Development Review)
14. 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)
15. Show and label drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
16. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves
around the property. (Development Review)
2. 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
Services. Upon approval of the map the applicant shall submit a paper map along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The paper 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 paper 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)
3. 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)
4. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review)
B. Overweight and/or oversized special transport permits from the Department of Public Works
shall be acquired for all applicable trucks. (Development Review)
C. A Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any disturbances that may be
necessary for an access road located in Weld County right-of-way. (Development Review)
5. 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)
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6. The Use by Special Review 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 map 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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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DCP Operating Company LP
USR25-0010
1. A Use by Special Review Permit, USR25-0010, for an Oil and Gas Support Facility (Natural Gas
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. This is an unmanned facility, according to the application materials. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The facility will operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, according to the application materials.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2, of the Weld County Code. (Department of
Planning Services)
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Development Review)
10. 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)
11. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Development
Review)
12. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Development Review)
13. 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.
14. 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 Planning Services)
15. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, blowing
debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter
14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
16. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
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17. 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 Planning Services)
18. 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, contain hand sanitizers and be screened from existing adjacent residential properties
and public rights -of -way. (Department of Planning Services)
19. All chemicals 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 Planning Services)
20. 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 shall comply
with the Energy and Carbon Management Commission (ECMC) Commission Rules. (Department of
Planning Services)
21. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations. (Department of Planning Services)
22. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Light Industrial Zone
as delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S. (Department of Planning Services)
23. 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, if applicable.
(Department of Planning Services)
24. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and groundwater
does not occur. (Department of Planning Services)
25. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
26. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State issued permit.
(Department of Planning Services)
27. The facility shall notify the 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 Planning Services)
28. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and
the Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
29. Lighting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Lighting Plan (Department of Planning
Services)
30. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties.
Sources of light should not cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in
accordance with the map. 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)
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31. 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, 2020 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)
32. 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)
33. All buildings shall comply with the setback from oil and gas wells per Section 23-4-700, as amended.
(Department of Planning Services)
34. 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)
35. 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. (Department of
Planning Services)
36. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
37. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development
Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for
revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. (Department of Planning Services)
38. 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.
39. A 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
Planner shall send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request to vacate
the Use by Special Review Permit.
40. 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
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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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861 /
September 9, 2025
COUNTY, CO
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING
SERVICES
1402 North 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
Website: www.weld.gov
Email: cgathman@weld.gov
Phone: (970) 400-3537
Fax: (970) 304-6498
Joel Sparks
3026 4th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: USR25-0010 - Use by Special Review for an Oil and Gas Support and Service facility
(Natural Gas Compressor Station), outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District
On parcel(s) of land described as:
SW1/4 of Section 28, Township 3 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on October 7, 2025 at 1:30
p.m. A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on October 29, 2025
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,
Chris Gathman
Planner
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