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LAND USE APPLICATION
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Kim Ogle
USR18-0077
Cheyenne Connector, LLC
Shawn Bates, Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP; 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO
Hearing Date: November 6, 2018
A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 12 -inch
high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 70 miles long (36 -inch natural gas
pipeline originating at the Kerr-McGee Lancaster Cryogenic Gas Plant USR12-0023, and
terminating at the Rockies Express Cheyenne Hub, 1MUSR18-14-0017), in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
The pipeline will cross Sections 14, 11, 2 Township 2 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 35, 26, 23, 14, 13, 12, 1, 2 Township 3 North, Range 66 West;
Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 31, 32, 33, 36 Township 4 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 31, 30, 19, 18, 7, 6, 5 Township 4 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8, 5 Township 5 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 32, 29, 30 Township 6 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 25, 24, 13, 12, 1 Township 6 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 36, 25, 24, 23, 14, 15, 10, 9, 4, 5 Township 7 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 32, 31, 30, 19, 24 Township 8 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 13, 12, 11, 2 Township 8 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 35, 34, 27, 22, 21, 19, 17, 8, 5 Township 9 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8„5 Township 10 North, Range 66 West and
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8, 5 Township 11 North, Range 66 West of the 61h P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
Generally located East of County Road 25; South of County Road 132; West of County
Location: Road 51 and North of County Road 20
Size of Parcel: +/- 1,649.8 acres construction Parcel No.s Multiple
+/- 439.4 acres operational
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:
81 V V V V'
Weld County Planning Services — Floodplain Administrator, referral dated September 3, 2018
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, referral dated September 10, 2018
Weld County Department of Public Works, referral dated October 2, 2018
New Cache Irrigating Company, referral dated October 2, 2018
State of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, referral dated October 5, 2018
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Tallgrass Energy Partners LP
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The Department of Planning Services' staff has received referral responses without comments from the
following agencies:
Weld County Zoning Compliance, referral dated September 4, 2018
y West Greeley Conservation District referral dated September 10, 2018
y Weld County Sheriff's Office, referral dated September 14, 2018
y City of Greeley referral dated September 19, 2018
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received responses from the following agencies:
y Eaton Ditch
y Ogilvy Ditch
y Plumb Ditch
y Speer Canal
y Neres Canal
y Town of Ault
y City of Evans
y Whitney Ditch
y Pierce Lateral
y Town of Nunn
y Collins Lateral
y Town of Eaton
y Town of Pierce
y Town of Kersey
y Town of Gilcrest
y History Colorado
y Town of Platteville
y City of Fort Lupton
y Platte Valley Canal
y Greeley No. 2 Ditch
y Union Pacific Railroad
y Farm Services Agency
y Latham Ditch Company
▪ Gilmore Ditch Company
▪ Public Service of Colorado
▪ Ault Fire Protection District
▪ Nunn Fire Protection District
▪ Eaton Fire Protection District
y US Army Corps of Engineers
▪ North Weld County Water District
y Lower Latham Reservoir Company
▪ Western Area Power Administration
y Owl Creek Supply & Irrigation Company
y State of Colorado Department of Transportation
y Federal Emergency Management Administration
y Weld County Office of Emergency Management
y Farmers Reservoir and Irrigation Company (FRICO)
▪ Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc.
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SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW
Kim Ogle
U SR 18-0077
Cheyenne Connector, LLC
Shawn Bates, Tallgrass Energy Partners, LP; 370 Van Gordon Street, Lakewood, CO
Hearing Date: November 6, 2018
A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than 12 -inch
high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 70 miles long (36 -inch natural gas
pipeline originating at the Kerr-McGee Lancaster Cryogenic Gas Plant USR12-0023, and
terminating at the Rockies Express Cheyenne Hub, 1MUSR18-07-1598), in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District
The pipeline will cross Sections 14, 11, 2 Township 2 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 35, 26, 23, 14, 13, 12, 1, 2 Township 3 North, Range 66 West;
Section 6 Township 3 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 31, 32, 33, 36 Township 4 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 31, 30, 19, 18, 7, 6, 5 Township 4 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8, 5 Township 5 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 32, 29, 30 Township 6 North, Range 64 West;
Sections 25, 24, 13, 12, 1 Township 6 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 36, 25, 24, 23, 14, 15, 10, 9, 4, 5 Township 7 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 32, 31, 30, 19, 24 Township 8 North, Range 65 West;
Sections 13, 12, 11, 2 Township 8 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 35, 34, 27, 22, 21, 19, 17, 8, 5 Township 9 North, Range 66 West;
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8„5 Township 10 North, Range 66 West and
Sections 32, 29, 20, 17, 8, 5 Township 11 North, Range 66 West of the 6t" P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
Generally located East of County Road 25; South of County Road 132; West of County
Location: Road 51 and North of County Road 20
Size of Parcel: +/- 1,649.8 acre construction Parcel No.s Multiple
+/- 439.4 acres operational
Case Summary:
The Cheyenne Connector Project is the proposed construction of a 70 -mile, up to thirty-six (36) inch -
diameter interstate natural gas pipeline designed to move natural gas from receipt connections at
processing facilities, Kerr-McGee Lancaster Gas Plant [MUSR14-0010, USR12-0023], Kerr-McGee
Latham Gas Plant [USR18-0019], DCP Mewbourn Gas Plant [5MUSR18-83-542], DCP O'Connor Gas
Plant [2MJUSR18-12-1792] and Rockies Express Compressor Station [1MUSR18-07-1598], in the
Denver-Julesburg Basin (DJ Basin) to the Rockies Express Pipeline Cheyenne Hub (REX Cheyenne
Hub) just south of the Colorado/Wyoming border.
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Tallgrass Energy Partners LP
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Cheyenne Connector, LLC ("Cheyenne") proposes to construct 70 miles of new thirty-six inch (36")
natural gas pipeline from a point located within Section 14, Township 2 North, Range 66 West, north to
a point located in Section 5, Township 11 North, Range 66 West, Weld County, Colorado. This pipeline
is anticipated to initially carry up to 600,000 Dekatherm (Dth/d) per day of natural gas accumulative
activities in the surrounding area. The permanent easement width will vary based on the segment of the
line, but generally will be fifty (50) feet in width. The five meter and regulating sites along the pipeline
route will service the line with adequate pressure to move the product to existing Rockies Express
Pipeline, LLC facilities north of Nunn, Colorado. The O'Connor meter and regulating site requires an
approximate 0.7 -mile twenty-four (24) inch lateral to the thirty-six (36) inch pipeline.
The development of this 36 -inch pipeline will increase the pipeline transport capacity of natural gas in
Weld County, reduce the burden of the vehicular transport on Weld County Roads, and support the safer
transport of natural gas within the County.
The pipeline will be constructed within a 75 -foot temporary construction easement unless otherwise
noted by the landowner agreements. Once the pipeline has been installed, the temporary easement will
be returned to its pre -construction contours and reclaimed with the permanent easement being 50 -feet in
width and will include aboveground, metering, piping, launchers and receivers, valves and ancillary
equipment. Total land impacted by the pipeline during construction will be approximately 1650 acres
while the permanent (right-of-way) will cover approximately 440 acres. The metering stations will be
located within easements on private property associated with individual gas plant owners and will include
the meter station and associated encumbrances.
Subject to approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and other applicable
approvals, such as Weld County Government, the Cheyenne Connector pipeline, is expected to be in
service in Q3 2019.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 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 23-2-480 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-480.A.1 — All reasonable efforts have been made to avoid irrigated cropland or to
minimize the negative impacts on agricultural uses and lands.
The application indicates that the pipeline will be located to minimize impacts on the operation
of irrigation equipment. The effect on land that is disturbed during construction will be
temporary in nature since the permanent construction area will be returned to its pre -
construction state. In areas where active cultivation could not be avoided, impacts will be
minimized.
During construction, Cheyenne will double -ditch the pipeline trench, segregating the
topsoil from the subsoil and returning each to its proper place within the trench, thus
priming the soil for agricultural regrowth. The pipe will be laid in the trench in such a
manner as to leave the top of the pipe at least thirty-six (36) inches below the surface of
the ground after restoration to accommodate the machinery used during crop seasons.
Cheyenne will begin reclamation of the affected lands as soon as practical after
construction has finished on each parcel of land and will pursue re -grading and reseeding
of the grounds until the property has been re-established to a condition comparable to its
state prior to entry byCheyenne.
Per the application narrative, the preferred pipeline route minimizes environmental impacts such
as wetland areas, water bodies and agricultural lands.
B. Section 23-2-480.A.2 — The pipeline will not have an undue adverse effect on existing and future
development of the surrounding area, as set forth in applicable Master Plans.
The pipeline is located within the 3 -mile referral area of the City of Greeley, City of Evans and
City of Fort Lupton, Towns of Ault, Eaton, Gilcrest, Kersey, Nunn, Pierce and Platteville. The
City of Greeley returned a referral dated September 19, 2018 indicting no concerns. All other
municipalities did not return a referral response.
C. Section 23-2-480.A.3 — The design of the proposed pipeline mitigates negative impacts on the
surrounding area to the greatest extent feasible.
The proposed pipeline alignment locations are in agricultural, rangeland, and
industrial/developed areas.
The applicant indicates private easements have been negotiated for the pipeline with private
land owners and are of record. The preferred pipeline route attempts to minimize environmental
surface impacts. The pipeline will cross under multiple irrigations ditches and canals, three
electrical easements and electrical transmission line corridors, roadway, highway and railroad
rights -of -way, and approximately 100 waterbodies, including creeks and rivers and their
associated floodplains. The pipeline will also parallel and, or, cross multiple subsurface pipelines,
communication cables, and utility corridors.
D. Section 23-2-480.A.4 — The site shall be maintained in such a manner so as to control soil
erosion, dust and the growth of noxious weeds.
The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will ensure that there is no fugitive dust
or erosion and will ensure the control of noxious weeds. Best Management Practices (BMPs)
will be required for all construction areas, including erosion control methods, dust suppression, et
cetera.
E. Section 23-2-480.A.5 -- The applicant has agreed to implement any reasonable measures
deemed necessary by the Board of County Commissioners to ensure that the health, safety and
welfare of the inhabitants of the County will be protected, and to mitigate or minimize any
potential adverse impacts from the proposed pipeline.
All pipelines will be compliant with the DOT requirements. Per this standard, pipelines are
required to meet the minimum standard for cover as established at time of right-of-way permit.
by local or state agencies. The pipeline trench will be excavated mechanically; pipe segments
will then be strung along the ditch line and then welded together using welders and weld
procedures qualified under the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations; each weld will
be examined utilizing industry standard non-destructive examination, or x-ray, procedures by
qualified technicians; the coating on the pipeline will be inspected for damage and repaired as
necessary and then the line(s) will be lowered into the trench and backfilled. The pipeline(s) will
subsequently be pressure tested using water (hydrostatically tested) to industry regulations.
In addition to Cheyenne's monitoring and valve cutoff systems described in the section
below, Cheyenne will clearly mark the pipeline centerline with markers placed at line of site
intervals, and at road crossings. The markers will clearly indicate the presence of a gas
pipeline and will provide a telephone number and address where a company
representative can be reached in an emergency or prior to any excavation of the pipeline.
Pipeline pressures are remotely monitored from Cheyenne offices in Lakewood, CO twenty-
four hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. In the event of an abnormal pressure
change, equipment will automatically shut down and valves will close to minimize any
potential spill volumes. Operations personnel are on call and prepared to respond in the
event of an emergency.
Cheyenne maintains a monitoring system that includes a gas control center that tracks
pressures, flows, and deliveries on its entire system. The gas control center is staffed 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Cheyenne also has area offices near the pipeline route
with personnel who can provide the appropriate response to emergency situations and direct
safety operations as necessary. Cheyenne's pipeline systems are equipped with remotely
controlled valves that can be operated from the gas control center. In the event of an emergency,
the valves allow for a section of the pipeline to be isolated from the rest of the system. Data
acquisition systems are also present at all of Cheyenne's meter stations. If system pressures fall
outside of a predetermined range, an alarm is activated, and notice is transmitted to the gas
control center.
Routine ground inspections are conducted by Cheyenne personnel or contractors. These
inspections allow Cheyenne to identify soil erosion that may expose the pipeline; dead
vegetation that may indicate a leak in the line; unauthorized encroachment on the ROW by a third
party; or other conditions that may lead to a safety hazard and/or require preventative
maintenance or repairs.
F. Section 23-2-480.A.6 — All reasonable alternatives to the proposal have been adequately
assessed, and the proposed action is consistent with the best interests of the people of the
County and represents a balanced use of resources in the affected area.
There are no major route alternatives for this Project that are viable as much of the pipeline
routing was driven by the four receipt points and final delivery point. In considering the
routing to meet this objective, Cheyenne purposely co -located with existing pipelines to the
extent possible and routed in areas of existing development where practicable. The
proposed pipeline would parallel multiple existing pipelines in the proposed corridor.
Approximately 46 percent (46%) of the 70 -mile pipeline is collocated with other existing
pipelines. Further, approximately 70 percent of the Project (including both the pipeline and
the aboveground facilities) are located adjacent to other existing infrastructure (including
pipelines, oil and gas development including natural gas plants, production facilities and
hundreds of well pads, power transmission lines and facilities, a network of state, county,
and local roads, commercial development, rail storage yards, etc.). Only approximately 27
percent (27%) of the proposed Project would be located on greenfield
undeveloped areas (agricultural, rural residential, and undeveloped). Additionally, during the
routing and planning phase of the Cheyenne, Cheyenne consulted with various operators in the
area and based on their feedback, designed a route to avoid conflicts related to potentially six
future pipelines in the Project area. Cheyenne also routed the proposed pipeline to avoid at least
seven future natural gas production facilities and numerous permitted well pad locations.
Three route variations were considered and evaluated for the proposed 70 -mile Cheyenne
pipeline routing. In addition, minor route shifts along the entire proposed alignment were
considered due to collocation with other pipelines and wells. Pipeline alignment also shifted
slightly in areas due to crossing of County Roads and required crossing angles (i.e. bore at
90 degrees).
This route was selected as the preferred project route as it balances environmental sensitivity,
operational efficiency, cost minimization, and adjacent landowner considerations. As such,
Cheyenne Connector LLC has proposed this alignment as the preferred route as it helps meet
the operational needs of the project while minimizing impacts to the surrounding community and
environment.
The preferred route was selected as it is the best option when considering proximity to an
existing utility and infrastructure corridor, shortest distance, minimal disturbance to existing
land uses, and landowner preferences. As such, Cheyenne Connector LLC has proposed this
alignment as the preferred route as it helps meet the operational needs of the project while
minimizing impacts to the surrounding community and environment.
Additionally, Cheyenne is in the process of acquiring right-of-way agreements for the entire
length of the route. Currently, the number of easements obtained from property owners crossed
by this proposed alignment is less than half. Alternate routes would require new agreements,
greater distance, and, likely, greater impacts to agriculture and the environment.
G. Section 23-2-480.A.7 — The nature and location or expansion of the pipeline will not
unreasonably interfere with any significant wildlife habitat and will not unreasonably affect any
endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource, known historic landmark or archaeological
site within the affected area.
As part of the siting and routing process for the Project, SWCA conducted wetland and
water body delineations to identify aquatic resources that are potentially jurisdictional under
the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1972. These surveys were conducted from October 2017
through early February 2018 for all areas within a 250 -foot -wide corridor (50 -foot
permanent easement with an additional 40 feet on the spoils side and 160 -feet on the
working side) for the proposed pipeline, and a 100 -foot -wide corridor for the proposed
access roads (survey area).
SWCA identified 111 waterbodies within the survey area; of which, 71 waterbodies would
be crossed by the Project. Cheyenne would use HDD methods to cross 22 waterbodies,
including the South Platte River to limit the potential for in -stream impacts. A total of 15
HDD crossings would be used to avoid these 22 waterbodies. Of the remaining proposed
waterbody crossings, 23 would be crossed by conventional boring and 26 would be open
cut.
Cheyenne would use HDD or bore crossing methods under the flowing waterbodies such
as ditches and canals, taking special care to minimize the effects of construction on those
waterbodies. Cheyenne would implement the FERC's Procedures with deviation for a
limited number of temporary workspaces in or within 50 feet of wetlands. Cheyenne would
open cut intermittent and ephemeral streams. Project construction in waterbodies crossed
by the Project would comply with the conditions of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Section 404 nationwide permit (NWP) 12 and the associated Regional Conditions for
Colorado (USACE 2017).
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) in their referral dated October 2, 2018 states ".. . CPW
understands that this Project is proposed to begin construction in April 2019 and last up to 6
months through October 2019 and have approximately 594.7 acres of temporary impacts to
mostly grasslands, prairies or agricultural lands. Furthermore, CPW appreciates that streams and
flowing waterbody crossings be protected by construction crews that will use horizontal directional
drilling or boring, and that the majority of the pipeline will be co -located to existing pipelines or
near existing infrastructure.
The pipeline crosses grasslands, prairies, irrigated and non -irrigated agricultural fields. Colorado
Parks and Wildlife returned a referral dated October 2, 2018 stating upon review of the proposed
referral request and an internal review of this parcel, CPW has the following eight (8) potential
biological concerns regarding this project.
Avoiding impacting and disturbing the following active Bald Eagle nests and 1A -mile buffer from
October 15 (or observed start of nest building activities) through July 31 (or the date of the first
flight of the last eaglet). This recommendation is important to implement given the expected new
construction traffic (up to 300 trips per day) that could occur along this corridor and should be
avoided or minimized to the maximum extent practicable near these nests.
T9N, R66W, Section 8 (NENE 1/4).
T7N, R65W, Section 14 (NESW 1/4).
T5N, R64W, Section 5 (SWSW 1/4).
T5N, R64W, Section 29 (SENW '/4)
This corridor has the following areas mapped as Bald Eagle winter concentration areas or winter
roost sites. Therefore, if initial site disturbances are going to occur between November 15 and
March 15, then CPW recommends that the developer perform bald eagle occupation surveys
within 0.25 -mile of this corridor with areas of potential habitat (e.g., mature trees and/or riparian
areas).
T9N, R66W, Section 8 (E2NE & NESE'/4).
T7N, R65W, Section 24 (S 1/2) and 25 (N '/4).
T5N, R64, Sections 5 and 8 (along the South Platte River).
An active Swainson's Hawk nest is located less than '/4 -mile of this proposed corridor. CPW's
recommended buffer and seasonal restrictions include no surface occupancy within 1/4 -mile of
active nests, and seasonal restriction to human encroachment within '/4 -mile radius of active
nests during their nesting season (April 1 through July 15) at the following locations.
T9N, R66W, Section 5 (SENE 1/4).
T9N, R66W, Section 8 (SESE 1/4).
Avoid impacting potential Burrowing Owl nesting habitats (e.g., small mammal burrows) during
their nesting season (March 15 through October 31) for the following areas along this corridor. If
potential habitat is present and if initial site disturbance will occur during their nesting season, then
CPW recommends that the developer contact us for survey protocol.
T11N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32.
T11N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32.
T9N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 16-17, 21-22, 27, and 34.
T8N, R65W, Sections 19 and 30.
T8N, R66W, Sections 2, 11, 12, 13, and 24.
T3N, R66W, Sections 12 (S'/2), 13-14, 23, 26, and 35.
T2N, R66W, Sections 2, 11, and 14.
Avoid impacting any potential active raptor nests (e.g., trees, ground, man-made structures)
during the nesting season (generally February 1 through August 15). Please send any active nest
locations to CPW within a month of observation.
Avoid impacting potential swift fox denning habitats (i.e., —8-inch burrows) during their denning
season (April 1 through June 30) for the following areas along this corridor. If larger dens are
present and initial site disturbance will occur during the swift fox's denning season (April 1
through June 30), then CPW recommends that the developer contact us for survey protocol.
T11N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32.
T10N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 17, 20, 29, and 32.
T9N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 16-17, 21-22, 27, and 34.
T8N, R66W, Sections 2, 11, 12, 13, and 24.
T7N, R65W, Sections 14 and 24.
Avoid impacting potential Mountain Plover nesting habitats (i.e., heavy grazed grasslands) during
their nesting season (March 15 through July 31) for the following areas along this corridor. If
potential habitat is present and if initial site disturbance will occur during their nesting season, then
CPW recommends that the developer (or the developer's biologist) conduct nest surveys. If an
active nest is observed, then CPW recommends no surface occupancy within a 300 -ft buffer of
the active nest until the young are no longer dependent on the nest.
T10N, R66W, Sections 20, 29, and 32.
T9N, R66W, Sections 5, 8, 16-17, 21-22, 27, and 34.
Avoid sediments or chemicals from entering the South Platte River or its crossed tributaries, as
there are some sensitive species of Eastern Plains native fish that use this river or tributaries
along the corridor at these locations:
T11 N, R66W, Section 32 (along Little Owl Creek).
T9N, R66W, Sections 5 and 8 (along Lone Tree Creek).
T7N, R65W, Sections 4 (along Lone Tree Creek) and 14 (along Owl Creek).
T6N, R64W, Section 30 (along Lone Tree Creek).
T6N, R65W, Section 13 (along Lone Tree Creek).
T5N, R64W, Section 5 (along the South Platte River).
T4N, R65W, section line of Sections 34 and 35. (along unnamed ditch).
Furthermore, CPW requests that construction and boring activities located near the South Platte
River (and other drainages) occur and are completed before December 31st to protect the
nesting season of the previously mentioned active bald eagle nests and other potentially nesting
raptors.
History Colorado did not return a referral response indicating a conflict with their interests.
H. Section 23-2-480.A.8 — No adverse impact, from stormwater runoff, to the public rights -of -way
and/ or surrounding properties as a result of the pipeline.
The applicant will be required to maintain historic flow patterns and runoff amounts, per the
Department of Public Works a drainage plan will be not be required for this project. Section 1.A.5
of the drainage criteria provides an exception for pipelines and transmission lines. Cheyenne
acknowledges in their application that the historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be
maintained on the site or 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 run-off rate and velocity
increases, diversions, concentration and/or unplanned ponding of storm run-off.
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.
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required during the construction of the pipeline. Road
maintenance may include dust control, tracking control, damage repair attributable to
construction of the pipeline and located within 1/2 mile of any construction access point for the
project. (Department of Public Works)
B. The applicant shall submit written evidence that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) has issued a Certificate authorizing construction of the project. (Department of
Planning Services)
C. The applicant shall submit a recorded easement for the interconnection points and the
Cheyenne Connector pipeline and place the easement reception number and date of recording
on the USR Map. (Department of Planning Services)
D. A copy of the signed and recorded (construction and post -construction) lease agreements (or
other acceptable authorization from property owner) for pipeline right-of-way (easements) shall
be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
E. A copy of the signed Colorado Department of Transportation pipeline crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
F. A copy of the signed Union Pacific railway crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
G. A copy of the signed Whitney Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
H. A copy of the signed Greeley No. 2 Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
I. A copy of the signed Eaton Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
J. A copy of the signed Collins Lateral pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
K. A copy of the signed Pierce Lateral pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
L. A copy of the signed Public Service of Colorado pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
M. A copy of the signed Western Area Power Administration crossing agreement/ easement or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
N. A copy of the signed Tri-State Generation and Transmission, Inc. pipeline crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
O. A copy of the signed New Cache Irrigating Company pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or
a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
P. A copy of the signed Anadarko Petroleum Corporation pipeline crossing agreement/ easement
or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of
Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
Q. A copy of the signed DCP Operating Company, LP pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
R. A copy of the signed Kerr-McGee Gathering LLC pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
S. A copy of the signed Noble Energy, Inc. pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
T. A copy of the signed Greeley No. 2 Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
U. A copy of the signed AKA Energy Group pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
V. A copy of the signed FRICO pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating no
agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
W. A copy of the signed Ogilvy Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
X. A copy of the signed Plumb Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
Y. A copy of the signed Lower Latham Reservoir Company pipeline crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
Z. A copy of the signed Latham Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
AA. A copy of the signed Neres Canal pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
BB. A copy of the signed Greeley No. 2 Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
CC. A copy of the signed Gilmore Ditch pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
DD. A copy of the signed Platte Valley Canal pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter
indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
EE. A copy of the signed Speer Canal pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
FF. A copy of the signed Owl Creek Supply & Irrigating Company pipeline crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
GG. A copy of the signed Town of Nunn pipeline crossing agreement for all public rights -of -way or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
HH. A copy of the signed Town of Pierce pipeline crossing agreement for all public rights -of -way or
a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
II. A copy of the signed City of Greeley pipeline crossing agreement for all public rights -of -way or
a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
JJ. A copy of the signed Town of Kersey pipeline crossing agreement for all public rights -of -way or
a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
KK. A copy of the signed City of Fort Lupton pipeline crossing agreement for all public rights -of -way
or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of
Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
LL. A copy of the signed Poudre Valley REA crossing agreement/ easement or a letter indicating
no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
MM. A copy of the signed Colorado Interstate Gas Company crossing agreement/ easement or a
letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
NN. A copy of the signed Kinder -Morgan Gas Company pipeline crossing agreement/ easement or
a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
OO. A copy of the signed KN Interstate Gas Transmission Company pipeline crossing agreement/
easement or a letter indicating no agreement is necessary shall be submitted to the
Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
PP. Any improvements or new construction in the floodplain require a Flood Hazard Development
Permit. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
QQ. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0077. (Department of Planning Services)
2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-520 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The final location of the permanent gas pipeline easement with dimension of permanent
easement, property ownership, parcel number, and any significant man-made features
within one-half (0.5) mile on each side of the approved route. (Department of Planning
Services)
5. County Roads 28, 31, 33, 35, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42, 43, 46, 47, 48, 49, 51, 64.5 70, 72, 76,
84, 94, 96, 98, 100, 104, 108, 110, 114, & 120 are gravel roads and are designated on
the Weld County Functional Classification Map as local roads which require 60 feet of
right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the existing
right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
6. County Road 88 is a paved 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 on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall
be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
(Department of Public Works)
7. County Road 35 is a gravel 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 on the site plan the future and existing right-of-
way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
8. County Roads 32, 39, 43, 44, 50, 51, 54.25, 60.5, 66, 86, 90, & 126 are paved roads and
are designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as collector roads
which require 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the
site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the
edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of
Public Works)
9. County Road 47 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map as an arterial road which requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full
buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-
way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
10. County Roads 22 & 74 are paved roads and are designated on the Weld County
Functional Classification Map as arterial roads which require 140 feet of right-of-way at
full buildout. The applicant shall delineate on the site plan the future and existing right-of-
way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
11. The County Highway is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as
an arterial road which typically requires 140 feet of right-of-way at full build out. The
alignment of the road widening project varies along the section line for the corridor.
Contact Public Works for the location of the existing and future right-of-way and
easements and delineate these on the site plan. (Department of Public Works)
12. Show and label the approved access locations on the site plan (If applicable). The
applicant must obtain an access permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction.
(Department of Public Works)
13. 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. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
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 23-2-520 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 map
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. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this "Use by Special
Review", as appropriate. Acceptable format is a projected ESRI shapefile (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj) with a
defined coordinate system (i.e., NAD 1983 UTM Zone 13N, WGS 1984, NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane
Colorado North FIPS 0501 (US Feet)....etc.). This digital file may be sent to mapsRco.weld.co.us.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to construction of the
pipeline. (Department of Public Works)
B. The applicant shall submit evidence of a right-of-way permit for any work that may be required in
the right-of-way and/or a special transport permit for any oversized or overweight vehicles that
may access the site. (Department of Public Works)
C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline items, a Weld County
grading permit will be required. (Department of Public Works)
D. The applicant shall submit evidence of decreed water rights or written evidence that water for
hydrostatic testing has been secured. Evidence of such shall be submitted to the Department of
Planning Services. (Department of Planning Services)
6. Prior to Operation:
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the Office of Emergency
Management and the Fire District(s). The plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the
Facility operator, the Fire District(s) and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management.
Submit evidence of acceptance to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of
Planning Services)
7. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review map is ready to be recorded in the office of
the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release
agreement. (Department of Planning Services)
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Cheyenne Connector, LLC
USR18-0077
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit, USR18-0077, for a greater than 12 -
inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 70 miles long (36 -inch natural gas pipeline
originating at the Kerr-McGee Lancaster Cryogenic Gas Plant USR12-0023, and terminating at the
Rockies Express Cheyenne Hub, 1MUSR18-14-0017), in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject
to the Development Standards stated hereon. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action
and Safety Plan on or before March 15'" of any given year signed by representatives for the Fire
District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Planning
Services. (Department of Planning Services)
4. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
5. During construction, the access(es) on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the
public road including damages and/or off -site tracking. (Department of Public Works)
6. During construction, there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site
parking will be utilized. (Department of Public Works)
7. 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. (Department of Public
Works)
8. Any oil and gas pipeline crossing a county road shall be bored a minimum of twenty (20) feet below
arterial roads, fifteen (15) feet below collector and paved local roads, and ten (10) feet below gravel
local roads. This depth shall be measured below the lowest roadside ditch flowline elevation, for the
full width of the future right of way. (Department of Public Works)
9. With exception of perpendicular crossings, oil and gas pipelines are not to be located within Weld
County right of way or future right of way. (Department of Public Works)
10. Any damage occurring to the County right-of-way or County maintained roadway, caused by the
pipeline, will be the responsibility of the operator. (Department of Public Works)
11. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on site will be maintained. (Department of Public
Works)
12. Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently, the
following have been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Codes, 2006 International Energy
Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. A Building Permit Application must be completed and two
(2) complete sets of engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or
engineer must be submitted for review. A Geotechnical Engineering Report performed by a
Colorado registered engineer shall be required or an Open Hole Inspection. (Department of
Building Inspection)
13. 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. (Department of Planning Services — Floodplain)
14. 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. 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. (Department of Planning Services — Floodplain)
15. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and
Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that
protects against surface and groundwater contamination. (Department of Environmental Health)
16. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not
meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid
Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. (Department of Environmental
Health)
17. During construction, 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 facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Environmental Health)
18. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of
construction of the project and until ground cover is established. Uses on the property shall comply
with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. (Department of Environmental
Health)
19. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided. Portable
toilets are acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and
shall contain hand sanitizers. (Department of Environmental Health
20. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit
Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of
Public Health and Environment, as applicable. (Department of Environmental Health)
19. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal
agencies and the Weld County Code. (Department of Environmental Health)
20. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
21. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the pipeline easement at any
reasonable time 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.
22. 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.
23. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
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.
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
1555 N 17th AVE
GREELEY, CO 80631
WEBSITE: www.weldgov.com
E-MAIL: kogle@weldgov.com
PHONE: (970) 400-3549
FAX: (970) 304-6498
August 30, 2018
SHAWN BATES
370 VAN GORDON ST
LAKEWOOD, CO 80228
Subject: USR18-0077 - A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a greater than
12 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 70 miles long (36 -inch natural gas pipeline
originating at the Kerr-McGee Lancaster Cryogenic Gas Plant USR12-0023, and terminating at the
Rockies Express Cheyenne Hub, 1MUSR18-14-0017), in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
On parcel(s) of land described as:
Commences in Section 14, T2N, R66W and crosses Sections 11, 2, 36, T3N, R66W continuing north
into Sections 26, 23, 14, 13, 12, 1, 6, T3N, R65W and entering Section 31, T4N, R65W heading east
into Sections 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 31, T4N, R64W heading north into Sections 30, 19, 18, 7, 6, 5, 32, T5N,
R64W continuing north into Sections 29, 20, 17, 8, 7, 5, 32, T6N, R64W heading westerly into Section
29, 30, 25, T6N, R65W and into Sections 24, 13, 12, 1, and 36, T7N, R65W continuing northerly into
Sections 25, 24, 14, 15, 10, 9, 4, 5, 32, T8N, R65W heading northerly into Sections 31, 30, 19, 24,
T8N, R66W heading northerly into Section 13, 12, 11, 2, 34, T9N, R66W into Sections 27, 22, 21, 16,
17, 8, 5, 32, T1 ON, R66W heading northerly into Sections 29, 20, 17, 8, 5, 32, T11N, R66W heading
northerly into Sections 29, 20, 17, 8 and terminating in Section 5, T11N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld
County, Colorado.
Dear Applicants:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete and in order at this
time. I will schedule a meeting with you at the end of the review period to discuss the referral
comments received by our office.
It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application of this nature to any town or municipality lying
within three miles of the property in question or if the property under consideration is located within the
comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of
the submitted materials to the following Planning Departments for their review and comments:
Ault at Phone Number 970-834-2844
Severance at Phone Number 970-686-1218
Eaton at Phone Number 970-454-3338
Nunn at Phone Number 970-897-2385
Windsor at Phone Number 970-674-2400
Greeley at Phone Number 970-350-9780
It is recommended that you contact the listed Planning Departments for information regarding their
process and to answer any questions that might arise with respect to your application.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please call.
Respectfully,
Kim Ogl
Planner
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