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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION SR - 009
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Gene Stille, 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: USR18-0098
APPLICANT: DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A FOR A GREATER THAN 12-INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL
GAS PIPELINE (24-INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PIPELINE WILL CROSS SECTIONS 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 , 29 AND 30, ALL
LOCATED IN T1 N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF CR 4, SOUTH OF CR 10, EAST OF CR 13 AND WEST OF CR 23.
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-
2-220 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 applicant has indicated that impacts to agricultural (cultivated) lands will be temporary.
The majority of the pipeline route is located along property boundaries and County right-of-
ways that minimizes the amount of agricultural land crossed by the pipeline.
The proposed use is in an area that can support this development and the existing screening,
the Development Standards, and the Conditions of Approval will assist in mitigating the
impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding
land uses and the region.
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 proposed pipeline crosses through the 3-mile referral areas of the City and County of
Broomfield, City of Dacono, Town of Erie, City of Fort Lupton and the City of Northglenn.
The City of Dacono, as stated in their referral dated 10/9/2018, indicated that any right-of-way
crossing within the City of Dacono is subject to an Encroachment License Agreement and
right-of-way excavation permits. Also, all proposed haul routes within the within Dacono must
be approved by the City.
The City of Fort Lupton, in their referral dated 9/26/2018, is requesting future right-of-way of
110-feet for County Road 8 and 19 and future right-of-way of 85-feet for County Road 21 as
identified in the Fort Lupton Transportation Plan.
The Town of Erie indicated no conflict with their interests in their referral response dated
10/1 /2018.
No referral responses have been received from the City and County of Broomfield and City of
Northglenn in regards to this case.
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.
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The pipeline follows property lines in most locations to minimize disruption to croplands and
agricultural operations.The application indicated that following construction,the right-of-way
and disturbed areas will be restored to their pre-construction conditions and contours.
According to the application, the proposed pipeline route is the most direct route in order to
minimize impact on the surrounding area and maximizing safety during construction.
Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented during construction to control
erosion and water trucks will be utilized as necessary to control dust. The application
indicates that invasive and noxious weeds will be controlled after construction to control the
propagation of noxious weeds.
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 application indicates that the applicant will follow BMPs described in the Stormwater
Management Plan (SWMP) for sediment and erosion control along the right-of-way.
Water will be used for dust mitigation and will be obtained from water trucks.
Invasive and noxious weeds will be controlled after construction control the propagation of
noxious weeds.
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 is proposing the following mitigation measures:
All county road and other crossings (not including waterways)will be crossed by horizontal
drill (avoiding surface impacts).
All pipelines will be buried to provide 48-inches of cover or Public Works standards.
BMPs outlined in the SWMP plan will be utilized including silt fencing, straw wattles, hay
bales or a combination of these items.
In areas with trenched wetland crossings the construction right-of-way will be reduced to 50-
feet in width where the only the ditch line will be top-spoiled and the drive space will be
matted with pipeline mats to mitigate disturbance. If standard open cut construction methods
are used in wetland area, 404 permits will be obtained.
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.
According to the application, the proposed pipeline route is the most direct route in order to
minimize impact on the surrounding area and maximizing safety during construction.
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.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife, in their referral dated 10/19/2018, stated that there is a bald
nest located in close proximity to the property. Parks and Wildlife recommended that
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construction take place outside of 1/1 - 7/31 of any year to minimize disturbance of the nest.
If construction is to occur during this time frame the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should be
contacted. A raptor survey is recommended to be conducted if construction is to occur
between 2/1 and 7/31. Parks and Wildlife recommended avoiding any wetlands and
developing a weed management plan.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife comments have been added as a condition of approval for this
case.
No referral response has been received from the Colorado Historical Society (History
Colorado).
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 application indicates that the applicant will follow Best Management Practices (BM Ps)
described in the Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP). Erosion control will consist of silt
fencing, straw wattles, hay bales or a combination of all of these items depending on the
area.
All county road crossings will be completed directional drill methodology.
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 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 address the comments of the City of Dacono as stated in the referral dated
10/9/2018.Written evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of Planning Services.
(City of Dacono)
C. The applicant shall address the comments of Colorado Parks and Wildlife as stated in the
referral dated 10/19/2018. (Colorado Parks and Wildlife)
D. A copy of the signed and recorded (construction and post-construction)easement 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. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0098, (Department of Planning Services)
2. The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
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4. County Road 6 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) collector road,which requires 80
feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or plat the future and
existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be
verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code,Chapter 23,Article III, Section 23-3-50,the required setback is measured from the
future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
5. County Road 19 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) arterial road, which requires 140
feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or plat the future and
existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be
verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code,Chapter 23,Article III, Section 23-3-50,the required setback is measured from the
future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
6. County Road 8 is delineated in the Fort Lupton Transportation Plan as an Arterial Road,
which requires 110-feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or
plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-
of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the
Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is
measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be
centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of
Public Works)
7. County Road 17 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional
Classification Map (Code Ordinance 2017-01)as a(n) local road,which requires 60 feet
of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on the site map or plat the future and
existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be
verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code,Chapter 23,Article III, Section 23-3-50,the required setback is measured from the
future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
8. County Road 21 is a gravel road and is designated in the Fort Lupton Transportation
Plan as a collector road, which requires 85 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall
delineate on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical
location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant
to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Chapter 23,Article III, Section 23-3-
50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that
physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by
Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
9. 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)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval#1 above,the applicant shall submit one(1)electronic copy
(.pdf)of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon
approval of the map the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other documentation
required as Conditions of Approval.The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The map shall be prepared in
accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar map
and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty (120)days from the date of
the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the
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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 be 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 besenttomaps@co.weldco.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)
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 Tom Cope.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Sparrow
Michael Wailes
Tom Cope
Gene Stille
Lonnie Ford
Richard Beck
Elijah Hatch
Skip Holland
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 December 4, 2018.
Dated the 4th of pecember, 2018
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Rocky Mountain Midstream, LLC
USR18-0098
1. A Site-Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0075,for a greater than 12-
inch high pressure natural gas pipeline (24-inch Natural Gas Pipeline)approximately 7 miles in length 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. 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)
5. 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)
6. 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
Public Health and Environment)
7. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of construction
of the pipeline and until ground cover is established. Uses on the property shall comply with the Colorado
Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
8. 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)
9. 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 Public Health and Environment)
10. 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)
11. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties where
such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance with the
plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard to operators
of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with,
or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
12. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
13. During construction, the access(s) to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public
road including damages and/or offsite tracking. (Department of Public Works)
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14. During construction,there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads.On-site parking shall
be utilized. (Department of Public Works)
15. 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)
16. Any oil and gas pipeline crossing a maintained or unmaintained County road right-of-way shall be bored a
minimum depth of ten (10) feet, subject to approval or modification by the Department of Public Works
based on engineering and safety standards and existing utilities in the right-of-way. (Department of Public
Works)
17. 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)
18. 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)
19. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on site will be maintained. (Department of Public Works)
20. 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)
21. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
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26. 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, December 4, 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,
Michael Wailes, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Tom Cope.
Absent/Excused: Bruce Sparrow, Skip Holland.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Michael Hall, Department of Planning Services; Lauren Light
and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Evan Pinkham, Mike McRoberts and Hayley Balzano, Public
Works; Frank Haug, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Skip Holland entered the meeting at 1 : 15 pm.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0098
APPLICANT: DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A FOR A GREATER THAN 12-INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL
GAS PIPELINE (24-INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE) IN THE
A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PIPELINE WILL CROSS SECTIONS 14, 15, 16, 20, 21 , 29 AND 30, ALL
LOCATED IN T1 N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF CR 4, SOUTH OF CR 10, EAST OF CR 13 AND WEST OF CR 23.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0098, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that there were two (2) maps submitted with the application.
The USR maps shows the pipeline route as outlined in the presentation; however, in the application they
identified a connection down to the proposed Broomfield Compressor Station. The Department of Planning
Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and
development standards.
Mike McRoberts, Public Works, reported on the roadway classifications, and access and right-of-way
permits. A Road Maintenance Agreement during construction will be required.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Lito White, 3601 Stagecoach Road, Longmont, Colorado, stated that Discovery DJ Services has merged
with KKR and Willams and are now doing business as Rocky Mountain Midstream. Mr. White stated that
this request is for a 24-inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately 7 miles in length. The pipeline
will originate at County 4 and County Road 15 and terminating at County Road 8 and County Road 21 ,
where it enters into their existing system. He said the original map didn't have the extension because they
moved their compressor station to where the end of the line will be.
Commissioner Ford asked if all the easements have been acquired. Mr. White replied that all of the
easements have been acquired.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Hazel Frank, 1596 CR 15, said that this pipeline goes past her house and there are other pipelines that
have been installed near her property. She is concerned with the safety of the all these pipelines in close
proximity to each other.
Mr. White said that often times there are pipeline corridors where there are several company's pipelines
reasonably located together. He added that in this case they have a 34-foot easement and in that
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easement, it will only be their pipeline. He further added that they are at a safe distance from any other
pipelines.
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 USR18-0098 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Gene Stille, Seconded by Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Elijah Hatch, Gene Stille, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Skip Holland,
Tom Cope.
Commissioner Johnson encouraged the Board of County Commissioners to review the Decommissioning
Plan.
The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 5:34 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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