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SUMMARY
Planner: C. Gathman Hearing Date: July 20, 2021
Case Number: USR21-0009
Property Owners: DPOC, LLC C/O Michael Palizzi — Lamp Rynearson
Address: 1400 16th Street, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202
Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and Gas
Support and Service (An Office/Shop Building for an Oil and Gas Production
Business along with Outdoor Storage of Oil and Gas Production and Exploration
Equipment) along with more than the number of cargo containers allowed by Section
23-3-30 of the Weld County Code (up to 10 cargo containers) in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
Legal Part of the SE4 of Section 9, T8N, R60W of the 61h PM, Weld County, Colorado
Description:
Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 103 and 1/2 mile South of County Road 96.
Size of Parcel: 35 acres Parcel No. 0541-09-0-00-004
The criteria for review of this Special Review Permit is listed in Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses with comments from the
following agencies:
Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated April 26, 2021
▪ Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated April 22, 2021
▪ Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated May 7, 2021
▪ Colorado Division of Water Resources, referral dated May 19, 2021
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the
following agencies:
Y Weld County Sheriff's Office, April 23, 2021
Y Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated April 26, 2021
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies:
Y Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Y Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
Y Colorado Department of Transportation
Y Briggsdale Fire Protection District
Y Noble Energy, Inc.
Y Greeley Soil Conservation District
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Case Summary:
The proposal is for a field office, an office/building, outdoor storage yard and drive aisle and parking.
Items to be stored/staged onsite will surplus oil and gas facility equipment, temporary staging of a drilling
rig and storage of rig related equipment and surplus drilling pipe. An onsite communication tower for up to
45 -feet in height is proposed as well. The communication tower will be used to link Mallard's oil and gas
facilities, which are automated for remote monitoring and operations, to the office. The site is to be
surrounded by 6 -foot chain link fence. Field employees (well operators...) visit the office up to 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week. Initially seven (7) employees are proposed with the potential to expand up to fifteen
(15) employees. The traffic narrative submitted with the application states that the site is estimated to
have up to 23 car/pickup round trips per day (employees and visitors) and one (1) semi -truck roundtrip
per day for deliveries. Field employees are estimated to be in the office 2 hours per shift. The remaining
employees would be in the office approximately 6 hours a day. The improved and disturbed area of the
site will be on approximately 20 acres. The facility is proposed to be served by an onsite well (a well
permit has been applied for) and septic system. The proposed facility will be enclosed by 6 -foot chain link
fence. No additional screening is proposed.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED BASED ON THE FOLLOWING APPROVAL CRITERIA:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260
of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown
compliance with Section 23-2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other
applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Sec. 22-2-30. - Land Use Goals and Objectives.
A. Commit to the economic future of agriculture.
1. Land use changes should not inhibit agricultural production nor operations.
The property is not currently in agricultural production and no agricultural land will be
removed from production as a result of this USR.
C. Harmonize development with surrounding land uses.
1. Transition between land use types and intensities with buffers. Uses that are
incompatible with existing uses must be able to mitigate conflicts.
The proposed USR is located in a rural area. The nearest residence is located over
two (2) miles from this site.
Sec. 22-2-60. - Natural Resource Goals and Objectives.
B. Support responsible energy and mineral development.
3. Require that energy and mineral resource development conserve the land and
minimize the impact on surrounding land and the existing surrounding land uses.
The proposed USR is located on only 35 acres of the half section. The disturbed area
as shown on the USR map is approximately 20 acres.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural)
Zone District.
The proposed use is permittable under Section 23-3-40.W.
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Agriculture in the County is considered a valuable resource which must be protected from
adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential
land uses. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is established to maintain and promote agriculture
as an essential feature of the county. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide
areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and
agricultural production, and for areas for natural resource extraction and energy development,
without the interference of other, incompatible land uses.
The proposal meets the intent because this facility supports natural resource extraction and
energy development.
C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses.
The proposed use is in an area that can support this development, Development Standards,
and Conditions of Approval will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on adjacent
properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and region. The nearest
residence is located approximately 2 miles from this site.
D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities.
The site is not located within a three (3) mile referral area of any municipality, nor is it located
within any existing Intergovernmental Agreement Area (IGA) of a municipality.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23, Articles V and XI, of the
Weld County Code.
The property is not within the Geologic Hazard Overlay District, Agricultural Heritage Overlay
District, Airport Overlay District, or a Special Flood Hazard Area. Building Permits issued on
the property will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide Road Impact
Fee Program, County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
F. Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposal is located on approximately 35 acres as "Prime" and "Prime if Irrigated" per the
2020 Natural Resource Conservation Service Soil Survey. The proposed 35 -acre disturbed
area for the facility is predominately located on land defined as "Prime if Irrigated" with a small
area delineated as "Prime". The property is not in crop production and no agricultural land is
affected by this proposal.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7 — There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety,
and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section
23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval and Development Standards can ensure
that there are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the
applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and responses from referral entities.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
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1. Prior to recording the map:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location. Road maintenance includes, but
is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes. (Department of
Public Works)
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and signed by a
Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is required. (Department of Public
Works)
C. The applicant shall submit written evidence from Colorado Division of Water Resources,
demonstrating that a well is appropriately permitted for commercial use. (Department of
Public Health)
D. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR21-0009 (Department of Planning Services)
2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4. County Road 103 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout.
The applicant shall delineate and label on the site map or plat the future and existing
right-of-way (along with the documents creating the existing right-of-way) and the
physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-
of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
5. The western boundary of this parcel appears to align with County Road 101 section
line right-of-way. The southern boundary of this parcel appears to align with County
Road 94 section line right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate the existing right-of-
way on the site plan. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 101 Section
Line Right -Of -Way, not County maintained" and as "CR 94 Section Line Right -Of -Way,
not County maintained." All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-
way. (Department of Public Works)
6. Show and label the approved access location, approved access width and the
appropriate turning radii on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit
in the approved location prior to construction. (Department of Public Works)
7. Show and label the approved tracking control on the site plan. (Department of Public
Works)
8. 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. (Department of Public Services)
9. 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
volume. (Department of Public Works)
10. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Department of Public Works)
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11. Show and label the parking and traffic circulation flow arrows showing how the traffic
moves around the property. (Department of Public Works)
12. The applicant shall delineate on the map the trash collection areas. Section 23-2-
240.A.13 of the Weld County Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas.
(Department of Planning Services)
13. The map shall delineate the onsite lighting in accordance with the approved Lighting
Plan. (Department of Planning Services)
14. All signs shall be shown on the map and shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division
2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the Weld County Code. (Department of
Planning Services)
15. The map shall delineate the parking area for the vendors, customers and/or
employees. (Department of Planning Services)
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 Mylar map along with all other
documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar 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 Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120)
days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be
responsible for paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)
3. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30, 2012, should the
plat not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board
of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each
additional three (3) month period. (Department of Planning Services)
4. Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Department of Public Works)
B. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County grading permit will be required.
(Department of Public Works)
5. Prior to Operation:
A. Submit a certification from a professional engineer, licensed in the State of Colorado, that the
drainage/detention measures have been constructed in accordance with the accepted
drainage report. (Department of Public Works)
B. The applicant shall construct all stormwater runoff control features and conveyance elements
and install all sediment and erosion control measures specified in the accepted Final Drainage
Report and Grading permit. (Department of Planning Services)
6. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
A. An On -Site Wastewater Treatment system is required for the proposed facility and shall be
installed according to the Weld County On -Site Wastewater Treatment System (OWTS)
Regulations. (Department of Building Inspection)
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7. The Use by Special Review Permit is not perfected until the Conditions of Approval are completed
and the map is recorded. Activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release
agreement (Department of Planning Services)
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
DPOC LLC
USR21-0009
1. A Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR21-0009, for Oil and Gas
Support and Service (An Office/Shop Building for an Oil and Gas Production Business along with
Outdoor Storage of Oil and Gas Production and Exploration Equipment) along with more than the
number of cargo containers allowed by Section 23-3-30 of the Weld County Code (up to 10 cargo
containers) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon.
(Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The hours of operation are up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The number of on -site employees shall be up to 15, as stated in the application materials. (Department
of Planning Services)
5. The parking area on the site shall be maintained. (Department of Planning Services)
6. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and 23-E of the
Weld County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
7. The owner of the communication tower shall allow co -location by other telecommunication providers.
8. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code.
9. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking.
10. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
11. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement.
12. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement.
13. The Road Maintenance Agreement for this site may be reviewed on an annual basis, including a site
visit and possible updates.
14. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
15. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
16. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This isnot meant to include those
wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
17. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive
particulate emissions, blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. The applicant shall
operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
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18. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should comply with
the Colorado Air Quality Commission'sair quality regulations.
19. All chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling. All chemicals
must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
20. The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Undergroundand Above Ground Storage Tank
Regulations.
21. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Liquefied PetroleumGas Regulations (7 ccr 1101-
15), as applicable.
22. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as
delineated in 25-12-103 C.R.S.
23. Any On -site Wastewater Treatment System located on the property mustcomply with all provisions of the
Weld County Code, pertaining to On-siteWastewater Treatment Systems.
24. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided foremployees and patrons of the
facility, at all times. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes.
25. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations ofState and Federal agencies
and the Weld County Code.
26. Lighting shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Lighting Plan (Department of Planning
Services)
27. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where
such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with
the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to
operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be
confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
28. Building permits shall be required for any new construction or set up manufactured structure, per
Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. A building permit application must be completed and
submitted. 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 Building Codes; 2018 International Residential Code; 2006 International Energy Code;
2017 National Electrical Code; and Chapter 29 of the Weld County Code. A plan review shall be
approved, and a permit must be issued prior to the start of construction. (Department of Building
Inspection)
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
30. 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.
31. 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
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Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department
of Planning Services.
32. 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.
33. Construction or USE pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be commenced
within three (3) years from the date of approval, unless otherwise specified by the Board of County
Commissioners when issuing the original Permit, or the Permit shall be vacated. The Director of
Planning Services may grant an extension of time, for good cause shown, upon a written request by
the landowner.
34. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of the most
abundant mineral resources, including, but not limited to, sand and gravel, oil, natural gas, and
coal. Under title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, minerals are vital resources because (a) the
state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's economy; (b) the populous counties of
the state face a critical shortage of such deposits; and (c) such deposits should be extracted according
to a rational plan, calculated to avoid waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption
of the ecology and quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state.
Mineral resource locations are widespread throughout the County and person moving into these areas
must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Often times, mineral resource
sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations. Moreover, these resources are
protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the opportunity to extract the mineral
resource.
35. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM STATEMENT: Weld County is one of the most productive
agricultural counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total
market value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious,
but they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and
accept there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower
level of services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban
dwellers to relocate to rural areas: open views, spaciousness, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion,
and the rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban
dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well -run agricultural activities
will generate off -site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow -moving farm vehicles
on rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor from animal
confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning; flies and mosquitoes; hunting and trapping
activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in
the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural producers to utilize
an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their agricultural operations. A
concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural
and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102, C.R.S., provides that an agricultural operation
shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance
employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production.
Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to
assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved "out of the way" of residential development.
When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from
irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water.
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Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size (twice the
size of the State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3,700) miles of state and
county roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches
available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of
the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including
law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave
their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads, no matter how often they are
bladed, will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow removal priorities
mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a major
snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases, will not be equivalent to municipal services. Rural
dwellers must, by necessity, be more self-sufficient than urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and center
pivot operations, high speed traffic, sandburs, puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and livestock, and
open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not only for their safety,
but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
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June 15, 2021
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
E-MAIL: cgathman@weldgov.com
PHONE: (970) 400-3537
FAX: (970) 304-6498
Palizzi Michael
4715 Innovation Drive, Ste 100
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Subject: USR21-0009 - A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Oil and
Gas Support and Service (An Office/Shop Building for an Oil and Gas Production and Production
Businesss along with Outdoor Storage of Oil and Gas Production and Exploration Equipment) along with
more than the number of cargo containers allowed by Section 23-3-30 of the Weld County Code (up to
10 cargo containers proposed) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
On parcel(s) of land described as:
S2 SECTION 9, T8N, R60W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission on July 20, 2021 at 12:30 p.m.
A subsequent hearing with the Board of County Commissioners will be held on August 11, 2021 at
10:00 a.m. Both hearings will be held in the Hearing Room, Weld County Administration Building, 1150
O Street, Greeley, Colorado. The property owner and/or authorized agent must be in attendance to
answer any questions the Planning Commission members or Board of County Commissioners may
have.
Colorado Revised Statute, C.R.S.24-65.5-103 (adopted as part of H.B.01-1088) requires notification of
all mineral estate owners 30 days prior to any public hearing. The applicant needs to provide the Weld
County Planning Department with written certification indicating the above requirement has been met.
A representative from the Department of Planning Services will be out to the property a minimum of
ten days prior to the hearing to post a sign, adjacent to and visible from a publicly maintained road
right-of-way which identifies the hearing time, date, and location. In the event the property is not
adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-way, one sign will be posted in the most prominent
place on the property and a second sign posted at the point at which the driveway (access drive)
intersects a publicly maintained road right-of-way.
The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this application to
the Weld County Planning Commission and will be included in the staff report one week prior to the
scheduled Planning Commission hearing. You may view the staff report at https://accela-
aca.co.weld.co.us/CitizenAccess
Respectfully,
Chris Gathman
Planner
From: Chris Gathman
To: Michael Palizzi
Cc: Erin Mathews
Subject: FW: Mallard Field Office
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11:54:38 AM
Attachments: imaae003.Dna
Michael,
Do you have any specifics on how large the tanks are (both above ground and below ground)? A
concept layout?
I am no expert on this but if my understanding if tanks reach a certain size they require
containment...
I will need to check with our Building Department and Environmental Health Department on this so
it would be good to have a better idea of the sizes of the tanks — so I can provide an accurate picture
and get an informed answer back to you.
Also — is this going to be within the footprint of the disturbed area we discussed?
In regards to setbacks (for aboveground tanks...) —Sec. 23-3-70. - Bulk requirements for the AG zone
would still apply.
Another consideration is traffic— is this going to increase traffic significantly beyond your original
concept?
Regards,
Chris Gathman
Planner III
Weld County Department of Planning Services
cgathman@weldgov.com
970-400-3537
From: Michael Palizzi <Michael.Palizzi@LampRynearson.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 9, 2021 8:56 PM
To: Chris Gathman <cgathman@weldgov.com>
Cc: Erin Mathews (emathews@mallardexploration.com) <emathews@mallardexploration.com>
Subject: RE: Mallard Field Office
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Hi Chris,
I'm following up on this as I never heard back. Please see below.
Thanks,
LAMP
RYNEARSON
Michael Palizzi, PE
Project Manager
[C] 303.319.1385 [A] 4715 Innovation Dr., Ste. 100 Fort Collins. CO 80525 [W] LampRynearson.com
From: Michael Palizzi
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 9:35 PM
To: Chris Gathman (cgathman@weldgov.com) <cgathman@weldgov.com>
Cc: Erin Mathews (emathews@mallardexploration.com) <emathews@mallardexploration.com>
Subject: Mallard Field Office
Hi Chris,
After further discussion with the Mallard team, there may be some interest to have a fuel storage/fill
up station on site and potentially some underground propane tanks for a backup generator. What
all would be required to permit these items? I believe you mentioned a Waste Handling Plan. Do
you have an example of this? Are there any setback requirements that go along with these items?
Let me know if there's anything else we would need.
Thank you,
LAMP
RYNEARSON
Michael Palizzi, PE
Project Manager
[C] 303.319.1385 [A] 4715 Innovation Dr., Ste. 100 Fort Collins. CO 80525 [W] LampRynearson.com
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