HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180723.tiffBEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TQ THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Jordan Jemiola, that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County
Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0077
GREEN RIVER DEVCO, LP
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A GREATER THAN 12 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL GAS
PIPELINE APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) MILES LONG IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
THE PIPELINE WILL COMMENCE IN THE NE4 OF SECTION 12, T3N, R65W AND
CROSS NORTH INTO SECTION 1 THEN HEAD INTO SECTION 36, T4N, R65
AND CROSSING INTO SECTIONS 25 AND 24, THEN TURNING EAST INTO
SECTION 19 AND CROSSING NORTH INTO SECTION 18, T4N, R64W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND TERMINATING AT THE DCP
OPERATING LP CROSSROADS COMPRESSOR STATION.
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF CR 46; WEST OF CR 51; NORTH OF CR 34
AND EAST OF CR 47.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners 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 Planning Commission 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.
Section 22-5-100.A.1 O.G. Policy 1.1 The County should encourage cooperation, coordination and
communication between the surface owner and the mineral owner/operations with respect to any
developments of either the surface or the mineral estate.
The Colt to Crossroads Gas Pipeline is surrounded by land uses primarily associated with the
Agriculture Zone. Land uses near the pipeline include existing oil and gas facilities including other
pipelines, existing agricultural facilities, and a few existing residential properties. Residential
properties surrounding the pipeline are sparsely distributed and consist mainly of range homes and
large lot single family homes. Other than County roads, the pipeline will not travel through or
underneath any significant structure. Green River will agree to an easement with each property
owner that the pipeline crosses in order to ensure that the pipeline is compatible with the land the
pipeline crosses. By agreeing to an easement with each landowner, Green River is committed to
working with all landowners along the pipeline route to ensure that the pipeline will not adversely
impact any property along the route.
The application indicates that the pipeline will be located to minimize impacts on the operation of
irrigation equipment. All soils removed for installation of the pipeline will be returned to their original
location and will not be moved offsite. Green River DevCo LP and Noble Midstream Services LLC
[Green River — Noble Midstream] indicates that they will repair and/or replace any facilities damaged
or removed during the placement of the pipeline. The preferred pipeline route minimizes
environmental impacts such as wetland areas, water bodies, floodplains and agricultural lands. The
selected route is sited on plowed fields and pivot irrigation systems.
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 not located within the 3 -mile referral area of a municipality or County.
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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 applicant indicates that many private easements (rights -of -way without Fee ownership) have
been negotiated for the pipeline with private land owners, whereas any alternative alignments would
require new easements to be negotiated and involve crossings that may result in greater
environmental impacts in certain locations. The preferred pipeline route minimizes environmental
surface impacts.
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.
The applicant has proposed a number of measures to mitigate impacts from the pipeline including the
boring beneath County roads to avoid damage to the road surface or disruption to traffic flow; if
surface waterbodies will be crossed by the pipeline either by boring beneath the bed of the waterbody,
or by utilizing an open -cut crossing method. If the open -cut crossing method is used, BMPs will be
installed to protect the waterbody from erosion or sediment runoff; tracking pads will be utilized where
heavy equipment is required to cross roads to prevent damage to the road surface; topsoil will be
segregated from subsoil during grading activities.
All pipelines will be compliant with the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Per this
standard, pipelines are required to have a minimum of 30 -inches of cover and in many locations there
will be a minimum of 36 -inches of cover or greater if required 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.
The transportation of natural gas via pipeline is generally safer than other potential modes of
transport. There is some small risk of an accident in which the integrity of the pipeline may be
compromised resulting in a release of natural gas or natural gas liquids. Wet natural gas contains
condensed forms of heavier natural gas liquids and produced water and is considered both flammable
and combustible. Dry natural gas is a clean burning fuel source, also considered both flammable and
combustible.
In general, signs of a pipeline leak, include dead or discolored vegetation that is otherwise green
along the pipeline right-of-way, along with pools of liquid or clouds of vapor or mist not usually
present.
Green River— Noble Midstream will clearly mark the pipeline centerline with markers placed at line of
site intervals and at all road and canal crossings. The markers will clearly identify the pipeline, and
will provide a telephone number and address where a company representative can be reached in an
emergency or prior to any excavation in the area. Green River — Noble Midstream also participate in
the Colorado "One Call" system, which serves as a clearinghouse for excavation activities that are
planned close to pipelines and other underground utilities.
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Each respective pipeline centerline will be clearly identified with markers placed at line -of- sight
intervals and at all road crossings. These markers will clearly identify Green River— Noble Midstream
as the owner / operator, provide a telephone number and address where a company representative
can be reached in an emergency. In the event of an emergency, a call to the number on these
markers will go to Green River — Noble Midstream operations and control center that is staffed 24
hours / day, 7 days / week by trained operators, qualified in both the day-to-day operation of the
respective pipelines and associated facilities, and in emergency response procedures. These
operators will also have the ability to monitor the operation of the pipeline system through a
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition ("SCADA") system. Through the SCADA system, operators
will be able to see key parameters associated with the operation of the respective pipelines, including
pressure, temperature, and flow rate. In the event that these parameters, or other critically identified
criteria fall outside of pre -determined normal operating allowances, the SCADA system will raise
warnings of potential operational upsets or pending emergency conditions, providing the operator with
time to make corrections, if possible, to the system operation in order to clear the warning. In the
event that the specified parameters, or critically identified criteria reach pre -determined set points
within the system operation, the SCADA system will alarm.
Upon notification of an emergency, either through the public emergency call number, SCADA system,
operator inspection and training, or other originating source, Green River— Noble Midstream will have
the ability to isolate the respective pipelines by closing remotely operated valves in the natural gas
pipeline, isolate any potential fuel source and mitigate propagation of the emergency situation.
Depending upon the nature of the emergency, local emergency responders would be notified, and
Green River — Noble Midstream would implement their internal safety response procedures, including
dispatching trained personnel to the site of the emergency.
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.
The applicant reviewed alternative pipeline locations. The preferred route utilizes a pipeline right-of-
way corridor negotiated through agreements with private property owners. The applicant has
proposed two alternatives for this pipeline in Section 25, Township 4 North, Range 65 West to
accommodate property owners.
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.
A Desktop Environmental Review prepared by SWCA Environmental Consultants dated February 13,
2018 for the Colt to Crossroads Pipeline project route for a specific site assessment of the biological,
aquatic and cultural resources adjacent to the proposed pipeline route. The purpose of this review
was to identify any significant natural or cultural resource constraints or risks associated with the
development of the pipelines. Colorado Parks and Wildlife returned a referral date January 6, 2018
indicating no conflict with their interests and History Colorado did not return a referral response.
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 Planning Services, engineering review stated 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. Green River — Noble Midstream 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.
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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 Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. 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)
B. An Improvements and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for off -site improvements at this
location 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)
C. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR17-0077 (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 all easements of record. (Department of
Planning Services)
5. County Road 38 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 call
out the existing right-of-way on the USR map. 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 40 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 call
out the existing right-of-way on the USR map. 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 42 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 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)
8. County Road 44 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 call
out the existing right-of-way on the USR map. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
9. County Road 49 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. Weld County is currently in
the process of widening this corridor. The alignment of the road widening project varies along the
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section line for the corridor. Contact Public Works for the location of the existing and future right-
of-way and easements and call these out on the USR map. (Department of Public Works)
10. Show and label the section line Right -of -Way as "CR 36 Section Line Right -of -Way, not County
maintained." (Department of Public Works)
11. Show and label all recorded easements on the map by book and page number or reception
number and date on the plan. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) paper copy or
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 al
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 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 maps(a�co.weld.co.us.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline items such as structures,
parking lots, laydown yards et cetera, a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to the
start of construction. (Department of Planning Services - Engineer)
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. The plan shall be reviewed on an annual basis by the Facility
operator, the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. Submit
evidence of acceptance to the Department of Planning Services. (Department of Planning
Services)
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)
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Motion seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
VOTE:
For Passage
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Sparrow
Jordan Jemiola
Michael Wailes
Terry Cross
Tom Cope
Gene Stille
Lonnie Ford
Richard Beck
Against Passage Absent
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on March 6, 2018.
Dated the 6th of March, 2018
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Green River DevCo, LP— Noble Midstream
USR17-0077
1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0077, for a greater than 12 -
inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately four (4) miles long commencing at the DCP Colt
Compressor Station near the intersection of County Roads 49 and 34.5 and heading northeasterly to the
DCP Operating, LP, Crossroads Compressor Station (USR17-0023) near the intersection of County Road
49 and County Road 44 in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated
hereon. (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action and
Safety Plan on or before March 15th of any given year signed by representatives for the Fire District and
the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the Department of Planning Services.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
5. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages
and/or offsite tracking. (Department of Public Works)
6. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
7. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of public
Works)
8. 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 2014
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)
9. 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 Public Health and
Environment)
10. 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 Public Health and Environment)
11. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in
accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
12. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled along the construction route. Uses on
the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
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13. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions Permit Application
and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, as applicable. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
14. During construction, adequate handwashing and toilet facilities 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 Public Health and Environment)
15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the
Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
16. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: 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;
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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.
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration
Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to order by Chair,
Terry Cross, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes,
Richard Beck, Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Ryder Reddick, Department of Planning Services; Lauren
Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Evan Pinkham, Public Works; Frank Haug, County Attorney,
and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0077
GREEN RIVER DEVCO, LP
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A GREATER THAN 12 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL GAS
PIPELINE APPROXIMATELY FOUR (4) MILES LONG IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
THE PIPELINE WILL COMMENCE IN THE NE4 OF SECTION 12, T3N, R65W
AND CROSS NORTH INTO SECTION 1 THEN HEAD INTO SECTION 36, T4N,
R65 AND CROSSING INTO SECTIONS 25 AND 24, THEN TURNING EAST INTO
SECTION 19 AND CROSSING NORTH INTO SECTION 18, T4N, R64W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND TERMINATING AT THE DCP
OPERATING LP CROSSROADS COMPRESSOR STATION.
GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF CR 46; WEST OF CR 51; NORTH OF CR
34 AND EAST OF CR 47.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case LSR17-0077, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the
attached conditions oc approval and development standards. Mr. Ogle noted that staff is requesting an
amendment to Development Standards 9, 10, and 'Ito add "During construction" at the beginning of each
statement.
Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access to the site and the drainage conditions
for the site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light noted that Development Standard 14 needs to state
"During construction" as well, so that these development standards match Environmental Health's referral.
Ryan Kacirek, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Longmont, Colorado, said that this is the proposed
Colt to Crossroads Pipeline. The applicant for this project is Green River Development Company,
controlled by Noble Midstream Partners. The applicant is proposing a 24 -inch natural gas pipeline
approximately four (4) miles in length. They have acquired 12 of the 15 required easements and expect
to obtain the final three (3) easements in the near future. Mr. Kacirek provided a brief summary of their
safety program.
Commissioner Cope asked how close the pipelines are to each other. Robert Smetana, Noble Midstream,
1625 Broadway, Denver, Colorado, stated that they try to maintain 15 to 20 feet separation between
pipelines. Mr. Cope asked if there will be multiple pipelines in this corridor. Mr. Smetana replied that they
are only permitting this single pipeline and have no anticipation of additional pipelines in this corridor.
Commissioner Ford asked how they will mitigate tumble weeds. Mr. Smetana said that they have
contracted with a consultant who specializes in that and they are doing some soil analysis right now. This
will ensure that they have the right seed mix.
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Commissioner Johnson said that during the construction phase there is debris blowing in your trenches and
also a failure of getting soil compacted properly. He asked what the reclamation plan is and how the packing
of the soil is done in the trench. Mr. Smetana said that there is mechanical compaction and they water it
down and may also disc some areas to hold it together.
Commissioner Sparrow said that this is the third phase of this pipeline that they have seen. He asked if it
is in sections as the rights -of -ways are acquired rather than one large pipeline. Mr. Smetana said it does
have to do with funding for easement agreements and also with project sequencing.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair referred to the requested amendments to the Development Standards. Mr. Ogle stated that the
request is to amend Development Standards 9, 10, 11 and 14 to include "During construction" at the
beginning of each statement.
Motion: Amend Development Standard, as requested by Staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by
Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended Development Standards and
Conditions of Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in
agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR17-0077 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard
Beck, Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Meeting adjourned at 3:36 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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