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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY. COLORADO. PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Bruce Johnson. 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
USR18-0008
KERR MCGEE GATHERING. LLC
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 2.5 MILES LONG (24 -INCH NATURAL GAS
PIPELINE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
THE PIPELINE WILL ORIGINATE IN SECTION 15. T1 N. R67W AND CROSS
SECTIONS 16 9 19 AND 8 AND TERMINATE AT A PROPOSED COMPRESSOR
STATION IN SECTION 7, T1N, R67W OF THE 6TH P M. WELD COUNTY.
COLORADO
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF CR 8: EAST OF CR 13: SOUTH OF CR 12
AND WEST OF CR 21
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
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 Kerr-McGee Gathering
indicates that they will repair and/or replace any facilities damaged or removed during the
placement of the pipeline. The pipeline route minimizes environmental impacts such as
wetland areas, water bodies and agricultural lands. The pipeline route is sited on plowed
fields and irrigated lands and will be bored under the Little Dry Creek.
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 Towns of Dacono and Frederick
each did not return a referral
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. The pipeline route minimizes
environmental surface impacts. The pipeline will cross under the County maintained roads
and the Little Dry Creek floodplain. In a referral received from the Weld County Floodplain
planner dated February 1. 2018. the applicant shall submit a floodplain permit prior to
installing the pipeline. and delineate the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on
the map.
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
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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
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.
Kerr-McGee Gathering will clearly mark the pipeline centerline with markers placed at line of
site intervals and at all road 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. Kerr-McGee Gathering also participates
in the Colorado "One Call" system, which serves as a clearinghouse for excavation activities
that are planned close to pipelines and other underground utilities
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 Kerr-McGee
Gathering 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 Kerr-McGee Gathering 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
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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. Kerr-McGee Gathering
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 Kerr-McGee Gathering 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 utilizes an existing multi -line pipeline right-of-way corridor negotiated through
agreements with private 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 Cultural Resource Inventory prepared by Tetra Tech, Inc.. Consultants dated January 2018
for the Erie to Frederick 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 and History
Colorado did not return a referral response indicating a conflict with their interests.
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 Kerr-McGee Gathering 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
The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the map.
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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 ' mile of any construction access point for the
project. (Department of Public Works)
The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1 All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0008 (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, all easements of record. and all physical
encumbrances (Department of Planning Services)
5 County Road 10 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)
6 County Road 15 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)
7 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)
8. Show and label the Central Weld County Water District crossing agreement reception
number for the subsurface water pipeline. (Department of Planning Services)
9 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)
10. 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 all
other documentation required as Conditions of Approval The Mylar map shall be recorded in the
office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall
be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260. D of the Weld County Code.
The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120) days
from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible
for paying the recording fee (Department of Planning Services)
3 In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3. approved April 30, 2012. should the 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
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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 mapsco.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. The applicant shall submit a Flood Hazard Development Permit for review and approval prior to
installing the pipeline or any improvements or new construction in the floodplain will require a
Flood Hazard Development Permit. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
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)
Motion seconded by Bruce Sparrow
VOTE
For Passage
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Sparrow
Jordan Jemiola
Michael Wailes
Terry Cross
Tom Cope
Lonnie Ford
Richard Beck
Against Passage Absent
Gene Stifle
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
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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 April 3. 2018.
Dated the 31d of April, 20184te1/2.1.12,in_
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Kerr-McGee Gathering, LP
USR18-0008
A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit, USR18-0008, for a greater than 12 -inch
(24 -inch) high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately two and one-half (2.5) miles long 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 15t'' 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 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. 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)
7. Any pipeline crossing an arterial road shall be bored with a minimum crossing depth of 10 feet below the
lowest roadside ditch flowline elevation for all lines, except for oil and gas lines whose minimum depth will
be 15 feet below the lowest roadside ditch flowline elevation. (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. Any improvements or new construction in the floodplain require a Flood Hazard Development Permit.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
10. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Map #08123C -2100E effective date January 20. 2016 (Little Dry Creek Floodplain).
Any development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements. Colorado Water
Conservation Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in
Colorado. and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59. 60. and 65. The
FEMA definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining. dredging. filling, grading. paving,
excavation, drilling operations. or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning Services -
Floodplain)
11. 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 boundary has
been modified (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
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12. 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. during construction. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
13. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site, during construction. 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)
14. 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)
15. 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)
16. 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)
17. Adequate handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided during construction of the project. 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)
18. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State issued permit.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
19. 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)
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 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.
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 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
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_
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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: 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
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday. April 3, 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, Jordan Jemiola. Lonnie Ford. Michael Wailes, Richard Beck,
Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
Absent. Gene Stille
Also Present: Kim Ogle. Chris Gathman. Ryder Reddick. Michael Hall. and Angela Snyder. Department of
Planning Services: Lauren Light and Ben Frissell. Department of Health: Evan Pinkham and Hayley
Balzano. Public Works: Bob Choate, County Attorney. and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
CASE NUMBER
APPLICANT
PLANNER
REQUEST
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION.
USR 18-0008
KERR MCGEE GATHERING, LLC
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 2 5 MILES LONG (24 -INCH NATURAL GAS
PIPELINE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
THE PIPELINE WILL ORIGINATE IN SECTION 15, T1N. R67W AND CROSS
SECTIONS 16. 9 19. AND 8 AND TERMINATE AT A PROPOSED
COMPRESSOR STATION IN SECTION 7. Ti N. R67W OF THE 6TH P M . WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO
GENERALLY LOCATED NORTH OF CR 8. EAST OF CR 13, SOUTH OF CR 12
AND WEST OF CR 21
Kim Ogle. Planning Services. presented Case USR18-0008, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record Mr. Ogle noted that one letter was received from a surrounding property owner who is
opposed to any oil and gas activities due to the negative impacts by producers on their lives. The
Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of
approval and development standards.
Evan Pinkham, Public Works. reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
Lauren Light. Environmental Health. reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirementson-site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Sam Samet. Kerr McGee. 1099 18' Street. Denver. Colorado. stated that staff covered the project very
well and is available to answer any questions
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application
CJ Adams. Apache Road, Casa Grande, referred to the one person in the area that wrote a letter and asked
how close the resident was to the pipeline. Mr Ogle replied that he will need to research the distance.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the 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 USR18-0008 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation of approval,
Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson. Bruce Sparrow, Jordan Jemiola. Lonnie Ford. Michael Wades. Richard Beck. Terry
Cross. Tom Cope.
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Meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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