HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181214.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2018-37
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT,
USR18-0008, 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 — KERR-MCGEE GATHERING, LLC
A public hearing was conducted on April 25, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Chair - EXCUSED
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem - EXCUSED
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Mike Freeman, Acting Chair Pro-Tem
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Tisa Juanicorena
Assistant County Attorney, Bob Choate
Planning Services Department representative, Kim Ogle
Public Works Department representative, Evan Pinkham
Public Works Engineer representative, Hayley Balzano
Health Department representative, Lauren Light
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated March 15, 2018, and duly published March 20,
2018, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of
Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit, USR18-0008, 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. Bob Choate,
Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record.
Fi Acting Chair -Pro Tern Freeman provided notice to the applicant and the public, with two (2)
of the five (5) Commissioners being excused, the vote must be unanimous for the case to be
approved.
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal and
described the project to construct, own and operate a high pressure natural gas pipeline that will
connect the Dacono Compressor Station to the Frederick Compressor Station, which will
accommodate Kerr-McGee's pipeline development in Weld County and provide flexibility to their
existing system. He provided the preferred pipeline route, stating the pipeline will cross County
roads and the Little Dry Creek floodplain. Mr. Ogle clarified the applicant is required to submit a
Floodplain Development Permit prior to installing the pipeline, and delineate the floodway and
floodplain boundaries on the map. He stated the applicant has negotiated a permanent easement
that is 100 feet in width to accommodate this and future pipeline projects to minimize the impact
on landowners. He reviewed safety protocol using smart pigs and routine maintenance. Mr. Ogle
stated the pipeline is located within the three (3) mile referral area of the Towns of Dacono and
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Frederick; however, neither jurisdiction returned a referral response. He explained that a Cultural
Resource Inventory was performed to assess the impact to biologic, aquatic and cultural
resources adjacent to the route. He stated the Colorado Department of Wildlife did not return a
referral response. Mr. Ogle stated an Emergency Action and Safety Plan is required. He reported
14 referrals were sent out and only four (4) agencies offered comments. He stated there was one
(1) letter of objection received; however, it was objecting to oil and gas overall. Mr. Ogle displayed
images of the pipeline route and entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning
Commission into the record as written.
• Evan Pinkham, Department of Public Works representative, provided a brief overview of the
transportation plans and requirements, stating the pipeline will cross County Roads (CR) 10 and
15, which are both local gravel roads and require the pipeline be bored ten (10) feet below the
lowest roadside ditch flowline elevation. He explained the Department of Public Works is requiring
a Road Maintenance Agreement.
la Lauren Light, Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the water and sewer
provisions, stating portable toilets are acceptable along the construction route. She explained the
requirements for an Air Permit, if disturbing more than 25 acres, and stated Development
Standards (DS) #12-19 address Environmental Health items.
• Samuel Samet represented the applicant and stated staff presented the case very well and
he had nothing to add.
• No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
O In response to Commissioner Conway, Mr. Pinkham explained the required Access Permits
for construction and valve locations.
• Commissioner Cozad amended Condition of Approval (COA) #5.C to remove the words,
"...will require a Flood Hazard Development Permit."
• In response to Acting Chair Pro -Tern Freeman, Mr. Samet indicated the applicant has
reviewed, and agrees to abide by, the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as
amended.
IR Commissioner Conway moved to approve the request of Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC, for a
Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0008, 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, based on the recommendations of Planning staff
and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as
amended and entered into the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and
it carried unanimously. There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 4:11 p.m.
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This Certification was approved on the 30th day of April, 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
ATTEST: ditic.N) JC,Gto•tA EXCUSED
Steve Moreno, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
EXCUSED
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Deputy Clerk to the Bo
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Date of signature: 051;23-18
Barbara Kirkmeer, Pro-Tem
Sean_ C•nway
Cozad
Mike Freeman, Acting Chair Pro-Tem
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