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Home My WebLink About20252292.tiffExhibit Inventory Control Sheet Public Service Company of Colorado 1 MJUSR25-08-1647 Exhibit Submitted By Description A Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation B Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 8/5/2025) C Department of Planning PowerPoint Presentation Services D Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 8/19/2025) E Applicant Requested changes to the Resolution (received 8/19/2025) F G H I J K L N O P Q R S 2025-2292 WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services ,1/4,` 1 86 1 - COUNTY, CO IMJUSR25 08 1647 Applicant: Public Service Company of Colorado Planner: Diana Aungst Request: First Major Amendment to Use by Special Review Permit No. USR-1647 fora 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Section 10, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 34; east and west of County Road 19.5. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':t4 .ate „j...`.1.?. COUNTY, CO Signs `Public Hearing Notice° Weld County Administration Building: 1150 O St. Greeley, CO 80631 .!a•';'b ■ DATE: I CASE NUMBER: JtUU5R2'Za 51__itag TIME: DECISION -MAKING BODY: Planning Commission DATE: 1:3Q P.M, TIME: 1 Q;'Q0 A,M. DECISION -MAKING BODY: Board of County Commissioners APPLICANT: REQUEST: ACRES:D A Major Amendment to Use by Special Review IJSR- 1647 for a 1041 Major Facility o€ a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in tim i-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A iAgricuitural) Zone Districts t 'r ! 4'4' this CR 34 looking north, east of CR 19.5 Public Hearing Notice Weld County Administration Building: 1150 0 SI. Greeley, CO S00631 Indi • • • ci •7 O CASE NUMBER: 1M3u�as o8 �rov1 DATE: Pi d DECISION -MAKING BODY Planning Commission DECISION -MAKING BODY: Board of County Commissioners APPLC ANT;j,a1'sSeSkaAc3/4 A'CRES:t-=a__ DATE:lainunit acia. tis REQUEST:_ A IA Matatat Anienrltnont to Use by Special 164T for a 1041 Major Facisli f Pblic R lovie wit? - Saint Vraiin Generating Facility ty anti rtat p , oft pipelines) to acid two (2) natural gas fired c ^� turbines (G1) and ea%octatrtd facilities in the L 4KKeavy lndusmrlali and A (,gtg#icultural) (970) 400-6100 t CR 34 looking north, west of CR 19.5 weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services ': .ate 3. 1 COUNTY, CO Signs 0 PublicHearing Weld County Administration Building: 1150 O S1 Greeley. CO 80631 CASE NUMBER: DECISION -MAKING BODY: Planning Commission DATE:'" DECISION -MAKING BODY. Board of County Commissioners APPLICANT _ti(� 'gfrpal,?virC.a ACRES. -� REQUEST: A Maio, A "" en Major* o Use by Special Rene.. USA 1&4V+Aan041 r �y Ot a pub6t Utri ty Or oft Sant nnRa) to add tay o� natural pa, Wrenn*,t.41* C t " (2) raptured gas Mod co„mb..at.urs } and ass ci•lod bcMR1N on tilt 1. J InennY14141Intnint and A tAg*e.au.aR tong. Darnels (970) 400-610O O Jfljrd y; w .. w.weld yov 0 CR 19.5 looking east .4 1 1 at r 1 Public Hearing Notice° Weld County Administration Building: 1150 O Sf. Greeley, CO 80631 17y•• •fb •r• ,Jm• a .Tre -r 7 O REQUEST: SIP . . • • O DATE: • • O o, • CASE NUMBER: I SPa5t6't DECISION -MAKING BODY: Planning Commission _ TIME:_ _70:0Q,M DATE: ��-� �S- ON -MAKING BODY: Board of County Commissioners DECISION -MAKING f�� ar11'' �� ACRES: �11L'--- ApPLICANT:� - or Amendment to Use by Serial Review USR• A Mal Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint for a 1041 e: l (thhI Facility and natural 9a• Saint Vrain Generating as fired combustion pipelines) to add two (2) natural y (CT) and associated ifau cures fl t tI.3trica turbines ( and A (Ap (Heavy Industrial) Y -I (970) gOD•61OO ED epitir doe Peet gir f www.weld.gov ♦' laics • . ar earralikis • al,4IP% • • .114, s. • --S • • a • se Alpo • in • 4 -. a lb .• P . e "../ f CR 19.5 looking west weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services ':1 .ate 1 COUNTY, CO Vicinity Map N I I 4- I r I I I i I I I I CR 38 i a a .1 a a CR 36'�- - -. — a l -a-t a a -a a 'a a a a a MO.&&le.r Redervair a 1. et — at ()I B' L Swift kesermir I I I CR 34 Unnamed Stream?, Qct um%) CR36.6 • areees Get. .4 Darriond Resiirvoir Umianled Ifeargn siCir ‘ 4. jt S gm. r SITE OM an Dilt • C CA 4 ej ej PLATTEVILLE • 4 d .i- I I I I $ I 0 iX a r:SA\ C R 36 r-wa 'CR34 ;so �.. . . ti WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services '':1 .ate A COUNTY, CO USRs within one mile 16 ma a ! f � r CR 38 i i la NB a a JSR1$-4107 >12 INCH RESSURE NAT GAS ;26 _ IN ES .�' a a i EVENT USR-951 VENUE _,EXCAUATING, CONTRACTOR SHOP F r CR 36.5firWeb . L1 USR-1 063 POWER PLANT 1 fly • r USR-823 ELECT LINES 230 KW SITE USR 1183 GAS LINE III SUP -326 POWER LINES USR-1O63 POWER PLANT U SR -1 647 GENERATING FAC & PIPE LINE CR 34 USR14-0042 14-0042 -"aa---a' IVONr1041 .� HIGH PRESSURE LINE�\ 11' 2MJUSR21-1d-QO13 MINERAL RES. DEV. FAG. 4 I I USR 1063 GAS LINE 24" 04 r p USP 14-0027 MINERAL RES. BEV_ FAG. MILLIKEN IKEN I ~-L_ USR18-0094 >12 INCH HKOH PRESSURE LINE(2) N rare r ce I L) 1 1 MU S R23 -J9-1236 MAJOR FACILITY 2301W- 1041 r I i I USR-1 D95 GRAVEL MINING SRI I USR19 .. SOU .FAIL PrATTEVELLE-allse----- WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate „j...`.1.?. COUNTY, CO Johnstown Berthoud Firestone Milliken Platteville -ilcrest 0 1 Located between 6 municipalities and between 2 major rivers WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO In s r!-: W •Saki rbal u POS rorn.+N t us It is LLR MU -RC I MU -RC WON nuaILeraa )WN OF MEAD AND PLANNING INFLUENCE AREA s -a —a. — a -a -a -a, - SFR 1 1 1 1 1 ■ SIRri ■ ■ - ti TOWN OF FIRE571 6. A i Fos P a..a. Timm of Revised March, 2018 DISCLAIMER: All data and information contained herein are for planning purposes only. This information does not replace legal description information in the chain of title and other information contained in official governmental records such mat the Weld County Clerk and Recorders Once or in the courts. Also, the representation of locations in the map data cannot be substituted for actual legal surveys The information contained herein is believed accurate and suitable for limited use and is subiect to the limitations set forth above. The Town of Mead Makes no warranty a s to the accuracy or suitability of any information contained herein. Users assume !11 risk and responsibility for say and all dam- ages. including consequential damage which flow from the user's use of information. FUTURE LAND USE PLAN Land Use Categories Rural Residential Clustered Residential [LLR] Large Lot Residential (SFR) R IU' OttIr a EMI peps BP A� -X a • t • • Single Family Residential Multi -family Residential Residential Mixed Use Mixed Use - Residential/Commercial Commercial Mixed Use Downtown Mixed Use Regional Commercial Business Park Planned Industrial Mixed Use Public/Semi-Public Park/Open Space Agriculture Primary Gateways into the Community Secondary Gateways into the Community Mead Tows Limits (2018) Mead Planning Influence Area (2018) Proposed Elementary School Sites Proposed Middle School Sites Proposed High School Sites Potential Sites for Public Facilities 00 Section Numbers (Each section represents an area of approximately one square mile) NORTH WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services Town of Johnstown Future Land Use Map Lotand Berthoucd Johnstown Future Land Use Regional Park s Future Traits CesiActivity Center ID Lakes 1OOpr Floodplain Johnstown Boundary minty Boundary Future Land Use :::• Agricultural Overlay High Density/ Intensity Medium Density! Intensity Low Density/ Intensity Very Low Density! Intensity Greenway Growth Management Area 0 025 0.5 1 Wes c13 a V Mead Milliken "':1 .ate \ 1861 COUNTY, CO WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Town of Milliken Future Land Use Map =MIN Legend Urban Growth Area Influence Area - I BusRoute Agriculture Greenways Open Space Area Commercial Commercial/Mixed Use Business/Industrial Mixed Use Downtown Town Residential Estate Residential Low Density Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Residential Buffer Parcel Weld County Urban Development Node Neighborhood Trail River Trail gra)ods Fliwi$10K Milliken /our pia k. your suture WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services ‘1 �Gly•� 'F COUNTY, CO Town of Platteville Three Mile Area Plan Proposed Land Use Agricultural Holding Environmentally Constrained Residential and Recreation N • Commercial Commercial/Industrial To r■! Residential mi. Platteville UGA Milliken iillf.j‘likkall,.. 'ilk It moiapp 4 4 { +r AgallinEWOINIMM • ■ ■ • —r ■ 71 IN FL* 'a 4T 'a! 4 Gilicrest ■ ■ ■ �� ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ - • - a ■ a e ■ ■ r ■IBM ■I S S ✓ K 'S ■■■■ra■r uas ...k =�a F.00dplain wn of Platteville r • IN ■ 5-1 I lia • 4 4 7AA ..a:I,C1, Y II�M n • _ ' w. II II IN ;ir_1 a •-■-■-i■ ■I■ ■aa■aa■■t .L7Iaae ■s. ■ ■ ■a■ mati ■ ■ • ■■0"...■...■■.■ ■ate ■a_ ■am ■■m ■■■ ■■■! I 1 S- ■ ircha u y� r• U ■ U ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ • PI - R ■ 7 tr. • • St&; ■ • • • • WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `Aw Nasetear COUNTY, CO Legend Urban Growth Boundary Major Roadway Trails Parks Open Space KOSt Vrain State Park Commercial/ I Residential Office Low Density Mixed Use Employment! Office Residential Medium Density Residential High Density Municipal or Government Existing/Planned General School Location irrediehrl r WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services .ate �..� LS�j1 �- '.w►' COUNTY, CO WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services 1 COUNTY, CO 1041 Purpose and Findings Section 21-1-20 Purpose and findings. A. Purpose and intent. The purpose and intent of the Section 1041 Regulations is to facilitate identification, designation and administration of matters of state interest consistent with the statutory requirements and criteria set forth in C.R.S. § 24-65.1-101, et seq. B. Findings. With respect to these 1041 Regulation, the Board of County Commissioners finds as follows: 1. The 1041 Regulations are necessary because of the intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures on and within the County and to promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens, and to protect the environment and wildlife of Weld County; 2. The 1041 Regulations apply to the entire unincorporated territory of the County; and 3. The 1041 Regulations interpret and apply to any regulations adopted for specific areas of state interest and specific activities of state interest which have been or may be designated by the Board of County Commissioners. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO A 1041 is required for a Major Facility of a Public Utility in particular a power plant like Fort Saint Vrain and an expansion of the same. Power plant: Any electrical energy generating facility with a generating capacity of fifty (50) megawatts or more, and any facilities appurtenant thereto, or any expansion, extension or enlargement thereof increasing the existing design capacity by fifty (50) megawatts; or a large-scale solar facility. ChaDter21 — 1041 Fort Saint Vrain weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO 1041 Review Criteria 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 (1 of 4) S ection 21-3-340.A.1 - The health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the County will be protected and served. S ection 21-3-340.A.2 - The natural and socio-economic environment of the County will be protected and enhanced. S ection 21-3-340.A.3 - All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights -of -way and joint use of rights -of -way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately assessed and the proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area. S ection 21-3-340.A.4 - A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented. S ection 21-3-340.A.5 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with all applicable provisions of the master plan of this County, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state and national plans. S ection 21-3-340.A.6 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably impact existing community services. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO 1041 Review Criteria 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 (2 of 4) S ection 21-3-340.A.7 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not create an expansion of the demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. S ection 21-3-340.A.8 - The facility site or expansion area is not in an area with general meteorological and climatological conditions which would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal operations and maintenance. S ection 21-3-340.A.9 - The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not adversely affect the water rights of any upstream, downstream or agricultural users, adjacent communities or other water users. S ection 21-3-340.A.10 - Adequate water supplies are available for facility needs. S ection 21-3-340.A.11 - The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with existing easements, rights -of -way, other utilities, canals, mineral claims or roads. S ection 21-3-340.A.12 - Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewage and other utilities exist or shall be developed to service the site. S ection 21-3-340.A.13 - The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not unduly interfere with any significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO 1041 Review Criteria 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 (3 of 4) S ection 21-3-340.A.14 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility, including expected growth and development related to the operation and provision of service, will not significantly deteriorate water or air quality in the impact area. S ection 21-3-340.A.15 - The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction, clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation and other needs of the facility construction or expansion. S ection 21-3-340.A.16 - The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and federal standards or established baseline levels. S ection 21-3-340.A.17 - The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area, nor on the permeability, volume, recharge capability and depth of aquifers in the impact area. S ection 21-3-340.A.18 - The benefits of the proposed developments outweigh the losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development. S ection 21-3-340.A.19 - The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc. If the applicant has not obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights prior to issuance of a zoning or building permit by the County. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO 1041 Review Criteria 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 (4 of 4) S ection 21-3-340.A.20 - The proposed project (nonlinear facilities) will not present an unreasonable risk of exposure to or release of toxic or hazardous substances within the impact area. The determination of effects of the project shall include the following considerations: S ection 21-3-340.A.21 - The scope and nature of the proposed project will not unnecessarily duplicate existing services within the County. S ection 21-3-340.A.22 - If the purpose and need for the proposed project are to meet the needs of an increasing population within the County, the area and community development plans and population trends demonstrate clearly a need for such development. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - sim • lified ✓ Health, Safety and Welfare: 1 ✓ Services: 6, 7, 10, and 12 ✓ Mitigation: 4, 6, 11, 13, and 20 ✓ Environment/Wildlife: 13 and 15 ✓ Need/Benefit: 2, 18, 21, and 22 ✓ Water: 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19 ✓ Misc.: 3, 5, and 8 - weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summary Health, Safety and Welfare: 1 The 22 criteria outlined in the code provide the applicant a mechanism to submit data that supports the premise that this project will not adversely affect the Health, Safety, and Welfare of the residents of the County. The application materials included the required information on: ✓ Dust Abatement Plan ✓ Drainage. CDPHE and County requirements. ✓ Lighting Plan. ✓ Noise. No increase. ✓ Construction Traffic. RMA required. ✓ Waste Handling Plan. __ - weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services '':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summa Services: 6, 7, 10, and 12 Service providers: ✓ Central Weld County Water District. CWCWD requires a water transfer agreement. On August 4, 2025, the District stated that the agreement had been fully executed. ✓ Weld County Sheriff's Office (WCSO). No concerns. ✓ Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District. No referral agency comments. ✓ Weld County Department of Public Works for road maintenance. RMA required for activities during construction The site currently has adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, and sewage disposal. Unless emergency situations occur, these services are not expected to be significantly impacted. The addition of the 2 CTs will not adversely affect the Weld County Sheriff's Office (WCSO), health care facilities, or community facilities and utilities. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summa Mitigation: 4, 6, 11, 13, and 20 Mitigation of traffic, dust, noise, visual impacts: ✓ Traffic. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required. ✓ Noise Study. No increase. ✓ Stormwater Drainage. BMPs will be adhered to. ✓ Visual Analysis. Site is 630 acres and was constructed in the 1960s. ✓ Water Resources Map. No wetlands or floodplain in the immediate area. ✓ Decommissioning Plan. If needed Fort Saint Vrain will be adequately decommissioned. ✓ Cultural Resources Desktop Review. Some have been found on site in the past. Colorado Parks and Wildlife submitted comments with recommendations. No surrounding property owners responded. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summa Environment/Wildlife: 13 and 15 The footprint is relatively small so there will be minimal impact to wildlife. Sensitive natural resources and areas of wildlife interest were not located within the Project area. ✓ U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. No comments. ✓ Colorado Parks and Wildlife. Comments provided concerning raptors and other wildlife in the area. Need/Benefit: 2, 18, 21, and 22 Socioeconomic impacts: ✓ Long-term and short-term socioeconomic benefits to the local and regional economy with the construction and the continued provision of electricity. ✓ No businesses or residents will be displaced. ✓ No agricultural activities will be adversely affected. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summa Water: 9, 10, 12, 14, 16, 17, and 19 Application materials included: Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors report, a National Wetland Inventory (NWI), and a National Hydrography Dataset (NHD). ✓ WOTUS is not affected not close enough to the South Platte River, Saint Vrain River, and associated unnamed tributaries. ✓ Drinking water will be provided during construction. ✓ Wetlands and floodplain will not be affected. ✓ Central Weld County Water District provides water to the site. On August 4, 2025 the District stated that the required water transfer agreement had been fully executed. ✓ Water rights up and down stream and aquifers are not affected. A Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities will be obtained from CDPHE, and a site -specific Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) will be developed prior to construction. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `'':1 .ate „j... 1 COUNTY, CO Section 21 3 340.A.1 - A.22 - summary Misc.: 3, 5, and 8 ✓ Reasonable Alternatives: No non-structural alternatives are viable. ✓ Masterplans of the communities in the area: Not in the future land use maps of any municipality. ✓ Not in an area with general meteorological and climatological conditions which would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal operations and maintenance. assissturriel"aara'Lgov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services "'1/411/4 .ate 7. 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FL ELEV = 4760 • • • 1 • • • • / 1 / 1 • • • • • • • I • • • • • ! • / • • • 1 • • I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 • • • 1 T YPICAL LIGHTING + ROAD? 14Y POLES Chi • • • • • f • • • •t • • • • • • • / • • 1 • • ' • ' I • / / ' • PARCEL ADJACEN1 • • • • • . OWNER PUBLIC S • ▪ OF COLORADO ► 1 • 1 • 1 044 611 PARCEL ID 12091: / 1 • I ! • • • I • • • • • • r� I I • .I I `.N • I • • • ► ��/ • • • • ! 1 ! • ! I ;ice • • • • • �- PROP. Ft ELEV. Sle- 4783 301 R.O.W. GP.ANT REC. 9/12/2008 REC. NO. 3577901 WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services 86 f' COUNTY, CO End of 1MJUSR25 08 1647 weld.gov Fort St. Vrain Generating Station Combustion Units 7 and 8 New Gas Turbines Project HEARING PRESENTATION TO WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Case Number: 1MJUSR25-08-1647 August 20, 2025 Xcel Energy® c© 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Introductions Agenda 1. Who is Xcel Energy? 2. Fort ST. Vrain Generating Station 3. CT Units 7 & 8 Project Information 4. Questions and Answers tiCO 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Project Representatives Lisa Foster, Sr. Siting & Land Rights Agent Hans Rodvik, Area Manager, Community & Local Government Affairs Xcel Energy Colorado Customers Weld County 1.4 million Natural Gas Customers ©.0 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Xcel Energy serves 87,000 electric customers in Weld County 3 Project Need and Purpose • FSV Units 7&8 were approved in 2024 by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission under Xcet's Clean Energy Plan. • These new units - adding 364 MW - will help Xcel meet forecasted demand through 2028 and beyond. • The new units are being added to provide reliable, on -demand power, when renewable resources are not available. • The units are designed to run individually, enhancing the safety, reliability and efficiency of the turbines. © 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 ,r I 1 I MArittmpon N _ • LAMER r wind=a • Y Lovelind ��CsmF+un ipt W1ns town • PICOr:C• F Diet QUO I $1.11.. r n 1 ` V `N 4 "'DO Lupton Galetw, Xcel Energy Weld County Electnc Distribution Network • Existing Fort St Vrain Generating Station Exist ng Substation Existing Ovemead and Urderground Distribution Line Existing Transmission Line Cog n4 O. _WELD Thi) amtf$eye cennsbuip T _ tea I tai s f QoodHch Outed noes �-- { wart+: 76 !. .wr MORGAN \ t 17' _ Leg Lane Fort Morgan Fort St. Vram Generating Station CT Units 7 and 8 Project components: • Two new natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT Units 7 and 8) • Installation of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) on the existing CT Unit 2 Heat Recovery Steam Generator (HRSG) Sequencing of construction: • Project construction is anticipated to begin in Summer 2025 and planned to be in-service in October 2027 te© 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Project Project Area Components 1. CTUnits7&8 2. Asphalt road way surrounding CT Units 7 & 8 3. Stormwater Infiltration Basin 4. Fence expansion 5. Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) added to unit 2 6. Construction Access: temporary internal haul route 7. Construction Access: temporary haul route 8. Laydown Area 9. Stockpile Area 10. Temporary Construction and Storage Trailers © 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 6 SEDIMENTATION BASIN BOTTOM OF BASIN = 4178 00 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT FOR ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT BASIN CAPACITY Out TO CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES - • CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC FLOW ITVP) T E MPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAIL E R - TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION - TRACKING CONTROL MAT (FOOS PRODUCT TO BE USED) SEE DETAIL ON SHEET S3S03 EXISTING COMBUSTION TURBINES EXISTING FORT SAINT VRAJ5 GENERATING STATION am- \• i' r .. • . . . .. . - • . • . ... - .alof •.• . STOCKPILE AREA = 2 S ACRES . • . . . . . . . . . , . , . , , AREA NORTH OF THE PROPOSED UNITS 788 TO BE USED FOR TEMPORARY FACILITIES FINAL CONDITION OF THIS AREA SHALL BE RESTORED WITH TOPSOIL NATIVE SEED MIX ' ' ' ' EXISTING CAPPED GAS/OIL WELL WITH SO• BUFFER (TYP) - • V- . 7 .1 r r • . • EXISTING INFILTRATION BASIN • BOTTOM OF BASIN = 4782.00 • TO BE FILLED IN ONCE • PROPOSED STORMWATER • INFILTRATION BASIN IS • • COMPII Tt? t•Ti • - • • • • • I 0 I. sEa TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILERS EXISTING COMBUSTION TURBINES -4- - �` EXISTING FORT SAINT vRAIN GENERATING STATION UNITS S86 4 PROP FL REV = 4783 5- • PROPOSED CHANNEL NO BUILD/NO STORAGE NI W COMBUSTION TURBINES INV ELEV. = 4785 01 at - 3 --" „'IBC I.• - INV ELEV =4186 . .,- PROPOSED STORMWATER INFILTRATION BASIN BOTTOM OF BASIN = 4779 NO Bull sW STORAGE w..... ■ IZII�a a..• . . . fSi . • • • . • . • • • j r PROPOSED CHANNE NO BUILD/NO STORAGE — PROP FL ELEV = 4780 . . . . • .1 .r— TYPICAL LIGHTING ROADWAY POLES (TYP) . • . . . . • . . . . . . (2 _ . . — PROJECT LIMITS 4 PARCEL ADJACENT TO WORK ARE A OWNER PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO PARCEL ID 110911000001 a i ..d PROP FL HIV • 4783 Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbines Characteristic Anticipated Design Maximum Stack 100 feet Height Stack materials and color Turbine enclosure area Turbine enclosure materials and color CT Unit 7 and 8 area Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Carbon steel; finished painted light grey, exterior cladding shall be ASTM1011 or equivalent 24.6' x 22' = 541.2 square feet Steel; finished painted light grey, exterior cladding shall be ASTM 10111 or equivalent 2.8 acres (unit is on pier foundations) SCR added to CT Unit 2 CO 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Weld County 1041 Approval Criteria Weld County Colorado Charter and County Code Sec. 21-3-340(A), Approval Criteria V (1) The health, welfare and safety of the citizens of this County will be protected and served. (2) The natural and socio-economic environment of this County will be protected and enhanced. (3) All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights -of -way and joint use of rights -of -way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately assessed and the proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area. (4) A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented. (5) The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with alt applicable provisions of the master plan of this County, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state, and national plans. (6) The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably impact existing community services. (7) The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not create an expansion of the demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. (8) The facility site or expansion area is not in an area with general meteorological and climatological conditions which would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal operations and maintenance. CO 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Weld County 1041 Approval Criteria Weld County Colorado Charter and County Code Sec. 21-3-340(A), Approval Criteria (9) The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not adversely affect the water rights of any upstream, downstream, or agricultural users, adjacent communities or other water users. (10) Adequate water supplies are available for facility needs. V (11) The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with any existing easements for or rights -of - way, for other utilities, canals, mineral claims, or roads. (12) Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewage, and other utilities exist or shall be developed to service the site. (13) The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not interfere with any significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area. (14) The nature and location or expansion of the facility, including expected growth and development related to the operation and provision of service, will not significantly deteriorate water or air quality in the impact area. (15) The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction, clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation, and other needs of the facility construction or expansion. (16) The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and federal standards or established baseline levels. © 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Weld County 1041 Approval Criteria Weld County Colorado Charter and County Code Sec. 21-3-340(A), Approval Criteria V (17) The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area, nor on the permeability, volume, recharge capability, and depth of aquifers in the impact area. (18) The benefits of the proposed developments outweigh the losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development. (19) The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc. If the applicant has not obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights prior to issuance of a zoning or building permit by the County. (20) The proposed project (nonlinear facilities) wilt not present an unreasonable risk of exposure to or release of toxic or hazardous substances within the impact area. The determination of effects of the project shall include the following considerations: (a) The means by which outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials, equipment and related items are adequately enclosed by a fence or watt. (b) The likelihood of hazardous materials or wastes being moved off the site by natural causes or forces. (c) Containment of inflammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases. (21) The scope and nature of the proposed project will not unnecessarily duplicate existing services within the County. (22) If the purpose and need for the proposed project are to meet the needs of an increasing population within the County, area and community development and population trends demonstrate clearly a need for such development «© 2025 Xcel Energy e;ugust 20, 2023 Recommended Conditions of Approval - Requested Revision Xcel Energy requests the Conditions of Approval are amended as requested below: 1. Prior to recording the map: B. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 4. The Applicant shall show and label the approved screening plan. Response: Xcel Energy requests that the condition of approval be amended to say "The Applicant shall show and label existing vegetation on a Screening Plan". tai «) 2025 Xce! Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Recommended Development Standard — Requested Revision Xcel Energy requests the Conditions of Approval are amended as requested below: 1. Prior to recording the map: B. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 2. The attached Development Standards. Development Standard 40. 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. Response: Xcel Energy requests that the condition of approval be amended to say "Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and Public Health and Environment shalt be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time, with advance notice of 48 hours, 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". Weld County has previously accepted this revision, which is for the purpose of protecting the life, health, and safety of any personnel that visit the site as well as for the safety of our personnel operating at the site and therefore request the same revision here. It is our understanding that County staff and the County Attorney approve of this revision. © 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 Recommended Conditions of Approval - Status 1. Prior to recording the map: A. A Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. Response: Xcel Energy and County staff have agreed on the form of the Road Maintenance Agreement, and Xcel Energy is providing county staff with an original signed copy of such agreement for the County's approval at the regular Board of County Commissioners' meeting on August 20th. It is our understanding that this RMA will be reviewed at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on August 25, 2025. B. The map shall be amended to delineate the following (Conditions of Approval 1.B.1-14). Response: The USR Map has been amended per early review comments provided by the Department of Planning Services and provided to County staff on 8/19/25. Xcel Energy requests revisions to two the recommended conditions of approval required to be depicted on the USR Map as discussed on the previous two slides. 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. Response: The USR Map has been updated based on the early review comments provided by the Department of Planning Services and a map for preliminary approval was provided to County staff on August 19, 2025. © 2025 Xcel Energy inc. August 20, 2025 Recommended Conditions of Approval - Status 3. In accordance with Appendix 5-J, Weld County Code Ordinance, should the map not be recorded within the specified timeline from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 continuance fee shall be added for each additional three (3) month period. Response: Xcel Energy will comply with this condition as noted. 4. Prior to Construction: A. The approved tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction. Response: Xcel Energy will comply with this condition as noted. B. Overweight and/or oversized special transport permits from the Department of Public Works shall be acquired for all applicable trucks. Response: Xcel Energy will comply with this condition as noted. C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. Response: Xcel Energy will comply with this condition as noted. D. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for a Floodplain Development Permit, if applicable. Response: Xcel Energy will comply with this condition as noted. © 2025 Xcel Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS © 2025 Xce! Energy Inc. August 20, 2025 15 Jessica Reid EXHIBIT From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Chester, Jennifer L <Jennifer.L.Chester@xcelenergy.com> Tuesday, August 19, 2025 9:37 PM Jessica Reid Diana Aungst; Chloe White; Esther Gesick; Jan Warwick; Foster, Lisa RE: DRAFT RESO, 1MJUSR25-08-1647, PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO (BOCC 082025) RE252278_XcelEnergyResponse.docx 1nZ1/435a.a5 -08 - This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello We would request revisions to the proposed conditions of approval as depicted in the attached document in track changes/blue highlight. It is my understanding based on communication from Diana that these need to be discussed at the hearing tomorrow for consideration by the BOCC. If there is opportunity to discuss in advance, we can arrive at the hearing location early or make ourselves available to discuss by phone/Teams meeting. I have also included a note in the attached related to the USR map in hopes we can confirm anticipated timeline for review/approval/recordation as we are prepared to support a quick turn around on that item. Thank you, Jenn From: Jessica Reid <jreid@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2025 12:38 PM To: Chester, Jennifer L <Jennifer.L.Chester@xcelenergy.com> Cc: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov>; Chloe White <cwhite@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; Jan Warwick <jwarwick@weld.gov>; Jessica Reid <jreid@weld.gov> Subject: DRAFT RESO, 1MJUSR25-08-1647, PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY OF COLORADO (BOCC 082025) EXTERNAL - STOP & THINK before opening links and attachments. Hi Jennifer, Attached is the Draft Resolution prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office, which incorporates the Planning Commission Resolution into the Clerk's format. It in no way indicates approval by the Board of County Commissioners; it simply allows staff a method of tracking any proposed changes to Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. 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Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 2 Draft Resolution Approve Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647, for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A (Agricultural) Zone Districts — Public Service Company of Colorado Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 20th day of August, 2025, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board; for the purpose of hearing the application of the Public Service Company of Colorado, 1800 Larimer Street, Suite 400; Denver Colorado 80202, for Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647; for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A (Agricultural) Zone Districts, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Section 10, Township 3 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado Whereas, at said hearing, the applicant was present/represented by [Representative], [Representative Address], and Whereas, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review Permit, and Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission, and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter, and having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Chapter 21 of the Weld County Code. The applicant has demonstrated that the request is in conformance with Section 21-3-340.A of the Weld County Code as follows: A. Section 21-3-340.A.1 — The health: welfare and safety of the citizens of the County will be protected and served. Fort Saint Vrain natural gas generating station (Facility) is owned and operated by the Public Service of Colorado (PSCo), doing business as Xcel Energy; and has existed as an electrical power plant since the mid -1960s. The amendment to this 1041 will add 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 2 - Draft two (2) more combustion turbines (CTs) to the Facility (Project) Fort Saint Vrain was originally constructed as a nuclear power plant, but was decommissioned in the 1990s and converted to a natural gas power plant The fuel is obtained from a PSCo Colorado Interstate Gas (CIG) Pipeline This Project will add CTs (#7 and #8) to the' Facility for a total of eight (8) CTs The two (2) new proposed CTs will be placed in an area that is zoned 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250), Conditions of Approval, and Development Standards ensure there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County B Section 21-3-340 A 2 — The natural and socio-economic environment of the County will be protected and enhanced The site is just northwest of the Town of Platteville corporate limits, approximately one -quarter (1/4) mile from the Town of Milliken, and within three (3) miles of the Towns of Firestone, Johnstown, and Mead During the construction period, the local economy may see a small influx of dollars as construction contractors would likely spend money in these communities for fuel, food, and other supplies There are no anticipated adverse socioeconomic impacts associated with the,Project The installation of the two (2) CTs will not cause any residents or businesses to be displaced The Project will enable the development of more residential neighborhoods and commercial businesses, thereby generating additional property tax revenue for Weld County This aligns with the Economic Development Goals and Policies described in the Weld County Comprehensive Plan C Section 21-3-340 A 3 — All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights -of -way and ,joint use of rights -of -way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately assessed and the proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area Fort Saint Vrain has existed as power plant since the mid -1960s and was converted to a natural gas power plant in the 1990s after an unsuccessful attempt to be a fully operational nuclear power plant Currently, there are six (6) CTs and when the Project is completed there will be a total of eight (8) CTs Fort Saint Vrain occupies about 75 acres of a 630 -acre parcel Due to the inability for the power plant to relocate, the expansion of Fort Saint Vrain can only occur at the subject property The application materials did not include a Reasonable Alternative plan, however, it was stated that no non-structural alternatives are viable The application materials indicate the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) determined that thermal generation, such as that proposed with this 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 3 - Draft amendment to Fort Saint Vrain, is a necessary component of the Clean Energy Plan (CEP) set forth within the 2021 Electric Resource Plan and that, the CEP guides the energy development goals of Xcel Energy This Project allows Xcel Energy to construct thermal generation in order to boost system reliability while the CEP is being implemented According to the application materials, this Project is approved by the CPUC and it represents the use and application of best technology and industry standards for generating electric energy The Project will utilize the best available technology to continue to provide reliable electricity generation to users in Weld County and northern Colorado D Section 21-3-340 A 4 — A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented Construction on the site is anticipated to be completed in approximately two (2) years During this construction period short-term effects to air quality are anticipated from an increase in construction vehicles, which may increase fumes and fugitive dust generated by construction equipment exhaust, and clearing and preparing areas for construction Water trucks will be utilized during construction to control dust The application materials include a Noise Study, a Stormwater Drainage Study, a Visual Analysis, a Decommissioning Plan, a Cultural Resources Desktop Review, and a Water Resources Map (Wetlands and Floodplain) The referral comments from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, dated May 12, 2025, state a Noise Study was submitted by Power Engineers, Inc , and that the study did not include the addition of the two (2) CTs However, the application materials stated the operational noise from the expansion of Fort Saint Vram will not substantially add to the noise that is currently produced from the Facility The application materials also state the noise level from the Facility will comply with the maximum permissible noise level of 80 dB(A) between 700 a m —900 pm, and 75 dB(A) between 900 pm -700 am, for industrial areas or construction activities, as required by Section 14-9-40 of the Weld County Code The noise limitations for the industrial zone are added as a Development Standard and the Facility is required to adhere to the industrial zone district decibel limits, as stipulated in C R S §25-12-103 The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) submitted referral agency comments, dated May 13, 2025, which state an Air Pollutant Emissions Notice (APEN), and other state permits, may be required The Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) submitted referral agency comments, dated May 28, 2025, and provided recommendations on avoiding high priority habitats during certain times of the year The State Historical Society (History Colorado), Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Weld County Sheriffs Office (WCSO), Platteville - 2025 -2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 4 - Draft Gilcrest Fire Protection District, and United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) were also provided an opportunity to review the application, however, no referral responses were received from any of these agencies The surrounding land uses include oil and gas, vacant land, and agriculture Occidental Petroleum Corporation owns and operates the Saint Vrain Compressor Station directly south of County Road (CR) 34 There are 24 adjacent properties with 12 unique property owners within 1,320 feet (1/4 ' mile) of the parcel The properties adjacent to the subject property total approximately 2,700 acres and are all under the ownership of Xcel Energy There are four (4) residences within 1,320 feet (1/4 mile) of the site The 12 surrounding property owners (SPOs) were notified of the application on April 28, 2025, and June 20, 2025, the six (6) mineral owners were notified on June 23, 2025, and no correspondence was received in return E Section 21-3-340 A 5 — The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with all applicable provisions of the master plan of this County, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state and national plans Fort Saint Vram was originally constructed as a nuclear power plant in the 1960s but was decommissioned in the 1990s and converted to a natural gas power plant The majority of the subject property was zoned 1-3 (Heavy Industrial), per Change of Zone, #Z-76, in 1966 The Resolution for Z-76 was approved on June 15, 1966, and the zoning map was recorded on November 10, 1966, under Reception No 1496965 The northern 470 acres are zoned 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and the southern 160 acres are zoned A (Agricultural) The facility is located in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) Zone District Per the Weld County Code, 1041 applications for a Major Facility of a Public Utility are allowed to be permitted in all zoning districts As part of the pre -application process, the Towns of Firestone, Johnstown, Mead, Milliken, and Platteville were sent a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) The submitted NOls from the towns indicated they have no interest in pursuing annexation The Town of Firestone submitted an NO1, dated April 17, 2025, the Town of Johnstown submitted an NOI, dated April 14, 2025, the Town of Mead submitted an NOI, dated April 15, 2025, the Town of Milliken submitted an NOI, dated April 16, 2025, and the Town of Platteville submitted an NOI, dated April 25, 2025 The site is not located within the Growth Management Area or Future Land Use Map of any Municipality The subject property is located within the three (3) -mile referral area for Towns of Firestone, Johnstown, Mead, Milliken, and Platteville The Town of Firestone and the Town of Platteville responded with no concerns in their referral agency comments, dated May 13, 2025, and May 20, 2025, respectively The Towns of Johnstown, Mead, and Milliken did not respond to the referral request 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 5 - Draft F Section 21-3-340 A 6 — The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably impact existing community services The Project area is within the jurisdiction of the WCSO and the Platteville- Gilcrest Fire Protection District The county roads in the area are maintained by the Weld County Department of Public Works Unless emergency situations occur, these services are not expected to be significantly impacted The WCSO submitted a referral, with no comments, dated April 28, 2025 The Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District did not submit referral agency comments, and the referral agency comments provided by the Department of Planning Services — Development Review, dated May 23, 2025, state that a Road Maintenance Agreement is required for construction traffic G Section 21-3-340 A 7 — The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not create an expansion of the demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners Fort Saint Vrain was originally constructed in the late 1960s and has been operating in its current capacity since the late 1990s The addition of the two (2) CTs will not adversely affect the WCSO, health care facilities, adjacent agricultural activities, or community facilities and utilities The referral agency comments provided by the Department of Planning Services — Development Review, dated May 23, 2025, state that a Road Maintenance Agreement is required for construction traffic The expansion of the Facility will support residential and commercial growth in the area This growth will impact the services in the region, however, the addition of the two (2) CTs will not create any undue burden on County, state, or private services H Section 21-3-340 A 6 — The facility site or expansion area is not in an area with general meteorological and climatological conditions, which would unreasonably interfere with, or obstruct, normal operations and maintenance The Facility is designed to minimize the risks from natural hazards such as high winds and floods Section 21-3-340 A 9 — The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not adversely affect the water rights of any upstream, downstream or agricultural users, adjacent communities or other water users Beeman Ditch, owned by the Beeman Irrigating Ditch and Milling Company, traverses the property in the proximity of the Facility, however, referral agency concerns were not received from the Beeman Ditch company No groundwater discharge areas are located near the Project and no impacts to groundwater recharge areas are anticipated No adverse effects to water 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 6 - Draft rights of any upstream, downstream, or agricultural users, adjacent communities, or other water users are anticipated Section 21-3-340 A 10 — Adequate water supplies are available for facility needs The Central Weld County Water District (CWCWD) issued a Will Serve letter, dated January 16, 2025 There are two (2) existing diversions from the Saint Vrain Creek and the South Platte River, a number of wells, and a water tap from the CWCWD currently serving the Facility Additional water needs, resulting from the expansion of the site, are proposed to be met by the CWCWD On May 22, 2025, referral agency comments were received from CWCWD (District), which stated, "The District is in the process of negotiating a water transfer agreement with PSCo [Xcel] to secure the raw water necessary for the proposed increased water demand at the property served by tap 240 The District requests that the planning department require the agreement be executed prior to the approval of the application " On August 4, 2025, an email was received from CWCWD that stated the Water Transfer Agreement had been fully executed Water trucks will be utilized during construction to control dust The Division of Water Resources submitted referral agency comments, dated May 28, 2025, with no concerns K Section 21-3-340 A 11— The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with existing easements, rights -of -way, other utilities, canals, mineral claims or roads Xcel Energy, the applicant, has, or will, obtain all required easements The Project will not unduly interfere with the existing easements, utilities, and roads in the area The applicant has stated that the Project is specifically sited to avoid any existing easements or rights -of -way, for other utilities, canals, mineral claims, or roads L Section 21-3-340 A 12 — Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewer and other utilities exist or shall be developed to service the site Utility services are present and have been on -site, in one form or another, since the 1960s According to the application materials, "Domestic wastewater is treated through a pre-package system that includes a preaeration unit before flowing to a lagoon with two aeration cells and then through a polishing pond The outflow from the polishing pond can be chlorinated, if needed Effluent from the system is comingled with treated industrial process wastewater and discharged to either Saint Vrain Creek or the South Platte River under the Fort St Vrain facility Colorado Discharge Permit System (COPS) Individual Industrial Major Permit (CO -0001121)" The referral comments from the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, dated May 12, 2025, state a vault is used for the chemistry lab restrooms (SP -0800019) and an On -site Wastewater Treatment System 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 7 - Draft (G19880162) is used at the visitor center An On -site Wastewater Treatment System (SP -9600408) is utilized for the office building This system was designed for up to 40 people Portable toilets will be utilized during construction and will be removed from the subject parcel once construction of CT Units #7 and #8 is completed Potable water is provided by the CWCWD M Section 21-3-340 A 13 —The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not unduly interfere with any significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area Fort Saint Vram generating facility occupies about 75 acres of a 630 -acre parcel, however, the numerous pipelines and transmission lines extend from the facility to all areas of the County Xcel owns approximately 2,700 acres of land in this area and the built area is a small fraction of this area The remaining acreage is generally vacant and may contain significant wildlife habitat, endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource, or historic landmarks This expansion of the Facility is focused on approximately seven (7) acres just to the east of the existing CTs The application materials include a Cultural Resources Desktop Review, a Significant Environmental Sensitive Factors Map, a Wetlands and Floodplain analysis, a Noise Study, a Stormwater Drainage Study, a Visual Analysis, an APEN, and a Decommissioning Plan The Cultural Resources Desktop Review of the site and the surrounding lands evaluated the biological resources that may be influenced by the construction, maintenance, or operation of the Project The Cultural Resources Desktop Review is a compilation of data gathered from the following publicly available information sources 1) Google Earth Aerial Imagery 2) National Land Cover Database 3) U S Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Planning and Consultation 4) USFWS Critical Habitat Portal 5) Colorado Natural Heritage Program Conservation Data Explorer - CODEX 6) CPW Species Activity Mapping Data 7) CPW State Species List 2025-2278 PL1942 / Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 8 - Draft 8) CPW Online species profiles and distribution information The USFWS Information for Planning and Consultation, online tool, and the CPW online databases were used to identify federally and state protected species that may occur near the Project in Weld County This includes species listed, or proposed for listing, under the Endangered Species Act, bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos), protected under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, and state -listed threatened, or endangered, species In addition to the federally and state -listed species that receive regulatory protection, state Species of Concern were also evaluated Although Species of Concern do not receive any regulatory protection, they have been identified by the state as having management interest, either due to declining populations or habitat loss A total of 18 special -status wildlife species were identified as potentially occurring within one (1) mile of the proposed Project Of the 18 identified species, the bald eagle, western burrowing owl, and some fish and invertebrates have a high likelihood of occurrence (likely to be affected) and creatures like the monarch butterfly, ferruginous hawk, and Preble's jumping mouse have a moderate likelihood of occurrence CPW submitted referral agency comments, dated May 28, 2025, with recommendations on avoiding high priority habitats during certain times of the year and USFWS did not respond with referral agency comments The application materials indicate there will be minimal impact to wildlife in the area and that sensitive natural resources and areas of wildlife interest were not located within the Project area Additionally, the results of the Cultural Resources Desktop Review show that the Project will not affect unique natural resources or historic landmarks in Weld County Federal, state, and local agencies designate areas to help conserve habitats critical to migratory birds and other sensitive species (e g, National Wildlife Refuges, National Grasslands, State Parks, and State Wildlife Areas) No federally or state -managed conservation areas are within one (1) mile of the Project In addition, no Critical Habitat, designated by the USFWS is mapped in the Project area Measures will be implemented to minimize the spread of noxious weeds on the subject parcel The Cultural Resources Desktop Review assessed archaeological site files and the Colorado Cultural Resource Online Database (Compass), maintained by the Colorado Historic Society Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Included in the Compass database are records of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places Five (5) previously recorded cultural resources were documented in the Research Area Of these resources, none are located within the Project area An additional ten (10) potential historic sites were identified through the search of available data historic 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 9 - Draft maps, historic imagery, and General Land Office (GLO) plats None of the potential historic resources are located within the Project Area If an unanticipated discovery of a cultural or historic resource, human remains, or paleontological resource is encountered, construction crews will comply with the protocol outlined in the Unanticipated Discovery Plan for the Project The CDPHE submitted referral agency comments, dated May 13, 2025, which indicate an APEN and other state permits may be required History Colorado, the OEM, the WCSO, Platteville-Gilcrest Fire Protection District, and USFWS were also provided an opportunity to review the application, however, no referral responses were received from any of these agencies N Section 21-3-340 A 14 — The nature and provision of service will not significantly deteriorate water or air quality in the impact area The application materials included a Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors Report, that included a National Wetland Inventory (NWI) and a National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) The major NHD-mapped drainages associated with wetlands and other Waters of the United -States (WOTUS) include the South Platte River, Saint Vrain River, and associated unnamed tributaries NWI-mapped features associated with these drainages include freshwater emergent wetlands that are located in the northwest quarter of the subject parcel No groundwater discharge areas are located near the Project No impacts to groundwater recharge areas are anticipated Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be used during construction to control sediment and runoff from work areas Compliance with applicable federal, state, and county construction and waste management procedures, will prevent accidental spills or runoff of sediment or contaminants to waterbodies or groundwater No adverse effects to water rights of any upstream, downstream, oragncultural users, adjacent communities or other water users are anticipated A Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities will be obtained from the CDPHE, and a site -specific Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) will be developed, prior to construction The CDPHE submitted referral agency comments, dated May 13, 2025, which stated an APEN and other state permits may be required The applicant provided a copy of the Construction Permit (94WE609), issued June 18, 2025 The application included the required APEN forms for CT Units #7 and #8 as well as the addition of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) controls on the existing CT Unit #2 When issued, the permit will include requirements for CT Units #7 and #8 and the existing CT Unit #2, which is impacted from a NOx standpoint because the reduction in NOx emissions from the addition of the SCR controls is being done to offset NOx emissions from the two (2) new CT Units, #7 and #8 Xcel Energy will apply 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 10 - Draft for a CDPHE APEN for land development prior to construction and follow state standards to control the release of fugitive dust related to construction, if necessary The APEN will be required for a disturbance greater than 25 contiguous acres and land development activities occuring longer than six (6) months O Section 21-3-340 A 15 — The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction, clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation and other needs of the facility construction or expansion Fort Saint Vrain was constructed on approximately 75 acres of a 630 -acre parcel located just south of the confluence of the Saint Vrain and the South Platte Rivers, however, it is not located in the floodplain The site is not in an identified geological hazard area by the Colorado Geological Survey A Geotechnical Study on the soil types and building specifications was submitted with the application materials The subject' property is relatively flat with little variation in topography and the Project will not significantly change the existing topography Areas that will not be needed for operations and maintenance will be reclaimed in a manner generally similar to their condition before construction P Section 21-3-340 A 16 — The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and federal standards or established baseline levels Fort Saint Vrain was constructed on approximately 75 acres on the north -central portion of a 630 -acre parcel located just south of the confluence of the Saint Vrain and the South Platte Rivers, and even though a portion of the 630 acres is located in the floodplain, the Facility is not in the floodplain or in a geological hazard area The Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors illustrates the mapped NWI or NHD feature locations within the site The major NHD-mapped drainages associated with wetlands and other WOTUS features, located near the Project, include the South Platte River, Saint Vrain River, and associated unnamed tributaries NWI-mapped features associated with these drainages include freshwater emergent wetlands that are located in the northwest quarter of the subject parcel The rivers and drainage features in the area will not be degraded below state and federal standards with this Project Q Section 21-3-340 A 17 — The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area, nor on the permeability, volume, recharge capability and depth of aquifers in the impact area Beeman Ditch, owned by the Beeman Irrigating Ditch and Milling Company, traverses the property in the proximity of the Facility, however, referral agency concerns were not 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 11 - Draft received from the Beeman Ditch Company No impact to marshlands and wetlands are anticipated as a result of the Project The Significant Environmentally Sensitive Factors illustrates the mapped NWI and the NHD feature locations within the site The major NHD-mapped drainages associated with wetlands and other WOTUS features, located near the Project, include the South Platte River, Saint Vram River, and associated unnamed tributaries NWI-mapped features associated with these drainages include freshwater emergent wetlands that are located in the northwest quarter of the subject parcel A Storm Water Permit for Construction Activities will be obtained from CDPHE, and a site -specific SWMP will be developed prior to construction According to the application materials, the Project will avoid wetlands, streams, lakes, and reservoirs and water quality will be maintained during construction through BMPs and the site -specific SWMP There should be no adverse impact to the aquifers R Section 21-3-340 A 18 — The benefits of the proposed developments outweigh the losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development The Facility is - located in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) Zone District Section 10, and surrounding lands are owned by Xce1 Energy Any existing agricultural activities in the area will not be adversely affected by the expansion of Fort Saint Vrain Additionally, it is anticipated that the local economy will benefit during construction and the long-term benefits will be to the consumers by continuing to provide consistent electricity S Section 21-3-340 A 19 — The applicant has obtained, or will obtain, all property rights, permits and approvals necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc If the applicant has not obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights, prior to issuance of a Zoning or Building Permit by the County Xcel Energy is the owner of the site and will, or has, obtained all property rights, permits and approvals necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, and access T Section 21-3-340 A 20 — The proposed project (nonlinear facilities) will not present an unreasonable risk of exposure to, or release of toxic or hazardous substances within, the impact area The determination of effects of the project shall include the following considerations 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 12 - Draft 1) The means by which outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials, equipment and related items are adequately enclosed by a fence or wall 2) The likelihood of hazardous materials or wastes being moved off the site by natural causes or forces 3) Containment of inflammable or explosive liquids, solids or gases Xcel Energy anticipates a 2,388 -gallon, double -walled, red -dye diesel tank will be stored on the subject property during construction Additionally, a 500 -gallon gasoline fuel cube will be kept at the maintenance shop Five (5) -gallon gas cans for small tools and aerosols (spray paint) will be kept in flame cabinets away from the power block Chemicals and waste will be stored in a Convex container with double wall containment The fuel H storage and other items will be removed from site once construction and post construction activities are completed The Connex will be located in the temporary parking and laydown yard area within the Project area In addition to storage of fuel and chemicals, raw materials such as construction materials, aggregate, and earthwork will be stored within a temporary eight (8) -acre laydown yard and temporary two -and -a -half (2 5) - 'acre stockpile area Equipment and vehicles associated with construction activities will be located within the temporary parking areas All materials, fuel, equipment, and related items will be located within a permanently fenced area that encompasses the Project area It is unlikely that hazardous materials or wastes will be moved off the subject parcel by natural causes or forces All hazardous materials and wastes will be stored on the site in a safe and secure manner Construction waste will be contained in numerous roll -off dumpsters, tippy dumpsters, and trash cans around the site Debris, junk, and other waste will be hauled offsite on a regular schedule The management, transportation, and disposal of waste generated by the Project will be in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations Spills, runoff of sediment, and contaminants to waterbodies and groundwater will be mitigated by careful adherence to these local, state, and federal regulations Construction equipment and materials will be removed from the site and waste products from the construction process will be properly disposed of once construction has been completed Areas that will not be needed for operations and maintenance will be reclaimed in a manner generally similar to their condition before construction U Section 21-3-340 A 21 — The scope and nature of the proposed project will not unnecessarily duplicate existing services within the County The Project 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 13 - Draft will increase the output of the Facility and provide electricity to Weld County and northern Colorado at large. Section 21-3-340.A,22 — If the purpose and need for the proposed project are to meet the needs of an increasing population within the County; the area and community development plans and population trends demonstrate clearly a need for such development. The overall transition to an electric economy requires an abundance of safe and reliable electricity. The electricity generated at Fort Saint Vrain is a fundamental component of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Weld County. The Project aids in the continued provision of an absolute necessity, electricity. This amendment to add two (2) more CTs is a necessary improvement to the electric generation system in Colorado and will assist in providing safe, reliable. and affordable power to 1.6 million Coloradans. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado that the application of the Public Service Company of Colorado, for Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647, for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A (Agricultural) Zone Districts, on the parcel of land described above, be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the map: A. A Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. The map shall be amended to delineate the following: 1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled 1 MJUSR25-08-1647. 2) The attached Development Standards. 3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements by book and page number or Reception number mete. DUPLICATE OF #6 BELOW 4) The applicant shall show and label • existing vegetation Screening Plan 2025-2278 PL1942 Commented [JC1]: It is Xcel Energy's understanding based on communications from County staff that no new screening is required to be depicted on the Screening Plan or installed at the site In order to accurately reflect what is required on the plan and in order to record the USR map. we request this be modified as indicated in track changes. Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 14 - Draft 6)5) The applicant shall show and label all recorded easements and rights -of -way by book and page number or Reception number and date. 7)6) County Road 19.5 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road on the amended USR map. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. 8)7) County Road 34 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as a collector road. which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate and label the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road on the amended USR map. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. 9)8) The applicant shall show and label the approved access locations, approved access width, and the appropriate turning radii (65'). 1039) The applicant shall show and label the approved tracking control. 11)10) The applicant shall 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. 12)11)The applicant shall 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. x 3)12) The applicant shall show and label the drainage flow arrows. 14)13) The applicant shall show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic moves around the property. 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 15 - Draft 15314)The applicant shall show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study. 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 120 days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 3 In accordance with Appendix 5-J, Weld County Code Ordinance, should the map not be recorded within the specified timeline from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 continuance fee shall be added for each additional three (3) -month period. 4. Prior to Construction: A. The approved tracking control shall be constructed. B. Overweight and/or Oversized Special Transport Permits from the Department of Public Works shall be acquired for all applicable trucks. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required. The applicant shall submit, and receive approval for, a Floodplain Development Permit, if applicable. Use by Special Review Permit Development Standards Public Service Company of Colorado 1 MJUSR25-08-1647 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647, is for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (Fort Saint Vrain Generating Facility and natural gas pipelines) to add two (2) natural gas fired combustion turbines (CT) and associated facilities in the 1-3 (Heavy Industrial) and A (Agricultural) Zone Districts, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2025-2278 PL1942 Commented [JC2]: Note- Xcel Energy submitted revised USR Maps to Weld County on 8/19/25 addressing County staffs prior comments. We believe this submittal constitutes the electronic copy of the map for preliminary approval. As the project is slated to start construction as early as September, pending BOCC approval of the project and receipt of Weld County approval of the grading permit, we would appreciate Weld County's support in approving the map so that in can be recorded in early September. Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 16 - Draft 2 Approval of this plan may create a vested property right, pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code 3 Hours of operation (for Fort Saint Vrain) are 24 hours a day / 7 days a week 4 All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 of the Weld County Code 5 Lighting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Lighting Plan, as applicable 6 All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in _the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, C R S §30-20-100 5) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination 7 No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site This is not meant to include those wastesispecifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, C R S §30-20-100 5 8 Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of 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 I of the Weld County Code 9 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 10 The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) and Emissions Permit Application, and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable 11 Portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable during construction 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 12 Any On -site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS) located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code, pertaining to OWTS 13 Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary purposes, as applicable 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 17 - Draft 14 All chemicals onsite 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 15 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 16 The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations 17 The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and groundwater does not occur 18 The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, as applicable 19 This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone, as delineated in C R S §25-12-103 20 The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State -issued permit 21 The applicant 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 22 The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code 23 If cultural resources are discovered during construction, all land -altering activities will be immediately suspended and the discovery left intact until such time that the Public Service Company of Colorado, the consulting archaeologist, the State Historical Society, and/or the State Archaeologist, are notified and appropriate measures taken to assure compliance with the national Historic Preservation Act and enabling legislation 24 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 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 18 - Draft 25 The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking 26 There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads On -site parking shall be utilized 27 Any work that may occupy and/or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall require an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement 28 The property owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction 29 The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site visit and possible updates 30 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 31 Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on -site drainage related features 32 A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the floodplain or floodway, as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM Community Panel Map #08123C -1885F and 1905F dated November 30, 2023 (St Vrain River Floodplain) Any development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado, and FEMA regulations and requirements, as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65 The FEMA definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited to, buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials 33 FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA Prior to the start of any development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries have been modified 34 Construction office trailers, storage trailers, and electrical services to the trailers, are subject to Building Permits, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code 2025-2278 PL1942 Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit. 1MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 19 - Draft 35. 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. 36. 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 have been adopted by Weld County: 2018 International Codes, 2018 International Energy Conservation 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, or an Open Hole Inspection shall be required. A Building Permit must be issued prior to the start of construction. 37. Building Permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee, and Drainage Impact Fee Programs. 38. 39. 40. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code. All buildings shall comply with the setback from oil and gas wells, per Section 23-4-700, as amended. 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 with advance notice of 48 hours 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. 41. 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. 2025-2278 PL1942 Commented [JC3]: Weld County has previously accepted this revision, which is for the purpose of protecting the life, health, and safety of any personnel that visit the site as well as for the safety of our personnel operating at the site and therefore request the same revision here Major Amended Use by Special Review Permit, 1 MJUSR25-08-1647 — Public Service Company of Colorado Page 20 - Draft 42 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 43 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 44 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 Planner shall send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit 45 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 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 20th day of August, A D , 2025 [Insert Resolution Attestation Block Post Meeting] 2025-2278 PL1942 Hello