HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180754.tiffSUMMARY 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 0 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.
Motion: Approve the February 6, 2018 and February 20, 2018 Weld County Planning Commission
minutes, Moved by Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Tom Cope. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0079
D&C FARMS, DONALD HOWARD, JOHN HOWARD AND MARLA HOWARD,
C/O DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES (FOUR (4)
GAS COMPRESSORS) AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
SUBX17-0029, BEING PART SE4 SECTION 28, Ti N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M.,
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
APPROXIMATELY 2400 FEET NORTH OF CR 4; APPROXIMATELY 2350 FEET
WEST OF CR 19.
Cory Jordan, Discovery DJ Services, LLC, 7859 Walnut Hill, Dallas, Texas, stated that they wish to withdraw
this application.
CASE NUMBER:
APPLICANT:
PLANNER:
REQUEST:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
USR17-0060
JUSTIN HERSH
RYDER REDDICK
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW FOR
ONE (1) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNIT PER LOT OTHER THAN THOSE
PERMITTED UNDER SECTION 23-3-20.A (SECOND SINGLE-FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LOT B RECORDED EXEMPTION RE -2123, BEING PART OF THE W2SW4
SECTION 10, T4N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 43 AND SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO
LATHAM VIEW DRIVE.
Ryder Reddick, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0060, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. 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, 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.
Justin Hirsch, 22308 CR 43, LaSalle Colorado, stated that they were unaware that the second home wasn't
permitted. Therefore, they would like someone to rent the house for a little extra income as well as helping
them maintain the property.
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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 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 USR17-0060 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 Michael Wailes, Seconded by Tom Cope.
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.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0077
APPLICANT: GREEN RIVER DEVCO, LP
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: 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.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: 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.
LOCATION: 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 USR17-0077, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the
attached conditions of approval and development standards. Mr. Ogle noted that staff is requesting an
amendment to Development Standards 9, 10, and 11 to 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.
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 rdl call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard
Beck, Terry Cross, Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0070
APPLICANT: GEORGE SACK, CIO DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES (FOUR (4)
GAS COMPRESSORS) AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A, RECX17-0205 BEING PART SW4 SECTION 21, T1 N, R66W OF THE 6TH
P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MILES NORTH OF CR 6 AND EAST OF AND ADJACENT
TO CR 29.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0070, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that a phone call was received inquiring about the project. 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, access to the site and the drainage conditions
for the site.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Cory Jordan, Discovery DJ Services, LLC, 7859 Walnut Hill, Dallas Texas, stated that Discovery DJ
Services is proposing to move the locally produced natural gas to their Fort Lupton Plant for processing
and transportation to local and regional markets. Mr. Jordan provided a brief summary on the safety
procedures of the facility. The facility is located on a 10 -acre site.
Matthew Bossier, Kimberly Horn, 4582 South Ulster Street, Denver, Colorado provided visual slides of
examples of different views from the site and the intended landscaping for those areas.
Commissioner Sparrow noted that the slides show future mature landscaping and asked how it will block
the view for the residents now until it reaches maturity. Mr. Bossier said that they intend to utilize planting
stock per the recommendations from Weld County. He added that over the years, that vegetation will grow
to height and part of the immediate impact will be the berms they are proposing as well as native grasses
that will grow within the first and second growing seasons.
Commissioner Wailes asked what the height is of the tallest structure on site. Mr. Bossier said that they
have structures approximately 22 feet in height and the tallest structures are the two dehycontactor towers
and the process flare tower are 58 and 62 feet high, respectfully.
Commissioner Johnson asked what the mitigation plan is in the next five (5) years until the landscaping
reaches maturity. Mr. Bossier said that there will be layers of vegetation to fill the gaps visually until the
Austrian pines will mature.
Mr. Jordan said that they recognize the importance of being both a good neighbor and a responsible
operator. Their goal is to meet all state and local regulations while striving to be the best possible neighbor
and a positive corporate citizen.
Commissioner Johnson asked about a potential noise issue. Mr. Jordan said that the compressors will be
inside noise intenuation type buildings that are designed and engineered to absorb the noise.
Commissioner Stille asked about the vibrations that come from the compressors. Mr. Jordan said that the
compressors are on skids. They had a study done on a previous case and it showed that out to 200 feet
there is no vibration.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Alan Vaughn, 139 CR 29, Brighton, Colorado, expressed concerns in his dealings with Discovery DJ
Services as they have caused damage to his property when they were putting in a pipeline next to his
property. Commissioner Jemiola asked Mr. Vaughn to keep the comments to this case.
Commissioner Cope asked where he is located in relation to the compressor station. Mr. Vaughn said he
is within 500 feet northeast of the subject site. Mr. Vaughn said that he was told there wouldn't be any
screening unless they asked for it; therefore, he is requesting screening of the facility.
Brian Willard, 2567 CR 29, Ft. Lupton, said that he lives across the road. He requested screening from his
view. He is also concerned with noise and vibration. He said that it seems that it should be annexed into
Fort Lupton as both sides of County Road 29 are annexed into Fort Lupton.
Mr. Jordan referred to the pre -annexation agreement with Fort Lupton and added that they are waiting for
Fort Lupton to present the agreement so they can sign it.
Commissioner Sparrow noted that maybe the landscaping should include potentially future homes as this
is a growing area. Mr. Jordan said that they will work with the landowners to add any additional landscaping
they wish to have.
Mr. Jordan noted that they have 100 miles of pipeline installed and 80 miles that are in the permitting
processes and added that they only have one landowner (Mr. Vaughn) that is unhappy. He added that they
are very serious in how they restore the property and how they treat the landowners and residents. He said
that they also take it very serious when allegations are made and are not true.
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 USR17-0070 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 Richard Beck.
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.
The Chair called a recess at 2:16 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:30 pm.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0078
APPLICANT: KENNETH & EDNA LANGE, CIO DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES (FOUR (4)
GAS COMPRESSORS) AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX17-0030 BEING A PART OF THE SW4 OF SECTION 21, T1 N, R65W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 2375 FEET NORTH OF CR 6; APPROXIMATELY 890 FEET
EAST OF 1-76 FRONTAGE ROAD.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0078, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that several phone calls were received from the neighbor to the north of the
site. 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, access to the site and the drainage conditions
for the site.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Cory Jordan, Discovery DJ Services, 7859 Walnut Hill, Dallas, Texas, stated that this facility is located on
an 11 -acre site. The compressors will be located in noise intenuation buildings.
Matthew Bossier, 4582 South Ulster Street, Denver, Colorado, provided visual slides of examples of
different views from the site and the intended landscaping for those areas. The tallest structures are up to
65 feet tall.
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 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 USR17-0078 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 Tom Cope, Seconded by Lonnie Ford.
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.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0075
APPLICANT: DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR A 20 -INCH NATURAL GAS PIPELINE IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PIPELINE WILL RUN FROM AN INTERCONNECT POINT SOUTH OF
HIGHWAY 52 AND WEST OF CR 43 IN SECTION 4, T1 N, R65 AND HEADS IN A
SOUTHWARD DIRECTION CROSSING SECTIONS 3, 10, 15, 16, 22 AND
TERMINATING IN SECTION 21 ALL IN T1 N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF STATE HIGHWAY 52; WEST OF CR 45;
NORTH OF CR 6; EAST OF CR 41.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0075, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. 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 pipelines crossing the Weld County roads and added that an
Improvements Agreement is required.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Matt Norton, Discovery Midstream Services, 3601 Stagecoach Road, Longmont, Colorado, stated that they
are proposing a 20 -inch natural gas pipeline approximately 5.3 miles in length. This pipeline will transport
natural gas to the proposed Lochbuie Station in Weld County. There is a minimum of five (5) foot spacing
between pipelines that are in the same right-of-way.
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 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 USR17-0075 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 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.
CASE NUMBER: USR17-0074
APPLICANT: WES MOSER, INC., CIO DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND GAS STORAGE
FACILITY AND TRANSLOADING IN THE I (INDUSTRIAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX17-0032, BEING A PART OF THE E2 SECTION 25, T3N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 1400 FEET WEST OF CR 49; APPROXIMATELY 3645 FEET
SOUTH OF CR 30.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR17-0074, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. 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, access to the site and the drainage conditions
for the site.
Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Matt Norton, Discovery Midstream Services, 3601 Stagecoach Road, Longmont, Colorado, stated that the
facility is located on a 32 -acre site, completely in an Industrial Zone District. The facility will be fully
surrounded by secondary containment. Mr. Norton stated that there will be a 100,000 bbl tank on site with
the facility expandable up to 650,000 bbl tanks. There will be a 12 -inch pipeline into and out of the facility
with an approximate 6 -foot tall berm. He added that there will be three (3) on -site pumps with 80,000 bbl
per day capacity.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Steve Gray, Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, 1100 West 116th Avenue, Westminster,
Colorado, stated that they do not have an objection to this request. However, Tri-State Generation and
Transmission is proposing a 230 kV transmission line to the west of this site and he just wanted to make
sure that everyone is satisfied with the clearance. He added that it looks good but can't see the dimensions.
Mr. Gray said that he just wants to make sure that there is sufficient distance between this facility and the
proposed transmission line.
Mr. Norton said that they are aware of the right-of-way and the tanks and berm are outside of the right-of-
way and they do not see any concerns with the proposed transmission line.
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 USR17-0074 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 Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
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.
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 3:36 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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