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Home My WebLink About20180040.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET Case USR17-0059 - DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC Exhibit Submitted By Description A. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation B. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (\Minutes dated 12/19/2017) C. D. E. F. G. H. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation Dawn Pettinger SPO letter of objection, dated 12/04/17 Rick and Nancy Pew SPO letter of objection, dated 12/14/17 Crystal Nordholm SPO letter of objection, dated 01/03//18 Charlene Michel SPO letter of objection, dated 01/03/18 Jarrod and Charlene Michel SPO letter of objection, dated 01/04/18 Charlene Michel SPO letter of objection, dated 01/05/18 Edward Engle SPO letter of objection, dated 01/09/18 Applicant Email re Neighborhood Outreach, dated 01/09/18 Rick and Nancy Pew SPO letter of objection, dated 01/15/18 Mike and Mona DeSanti SPO letter of objection, dated 01/16/18 Jarrod and Charlene Michel SPO letter of objection. dated 01/16/18 Rochell Sherman SPO letter of objection, dated 01/16/18 Jarrod and Charlene Michel SPO letter of objection, dated 01/16/18 Nancy Engle SPO letter of objection, dated 01/17/18 Roy Pettinger 2 Photos and 1 3-D Diagram Picture, dated 01/17/18 Cover page of Discovery Boardwalk Pipeline, dated Michael DeSanti 01/17/18 Michael DeSanti Press Release for TPG Growth, dated 01/17/18 Mark Rients SPO email of objection, dated 01/17/18 Crystal Nordholm Picture 8.5x11, dated 01/17/18 Crystal Nordholm Panoramic Picture 11x17. dated 01/17/18 2018-0040 X. 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Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINJSTRATIC 1 �' 5� "0"Street�* R BUILDING Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing Will be held on GIEC___EaKA91_____2O A at: Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held ont: icacumA Applicant: Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for Miner -al Resource Development Facilities, Oil and Gas Support and Service (Cryogenic Natural Gas Processing Facility, Transioading,, and more than one cargo container in the A (Agricultural) Zone Distrct. (Discovery Fort Lupton Gas Plant Ii) Case Number: CealiginLizsgAgi 1 taAai+ .I -It- FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEA E CONTACT AT THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING SERVICE AT 970-35a-6100, e For Additional Information visit www.wePdcountypt • I r • r. 1 1 a EPARTMENT OF arTa til fling[ 1nses.ora f I. — t�• 1 'A l - — i arri r 1- �=r 1 ) L - 1 / • - r lila ^ }. -p r, •� '� �' rr ; r I Yl1 ✓•r • a — re a J L - ' / 4 ti .+r , . y. 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I �f , u .M r •,_. - r. s F � *A ti i - . }► �' .. of • n er t _,. _ — _ - ''�! - a •iS OtngNoft rom oUrat Rda' 10 into ppropert r S ..... +� malt, el i r' Ole *Wolfe t Y_1 s ?b1 c 7 i a i November 30, 2017 Mr. Kim Ogle Weld County Planning Department 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Ogle: Re: USR17-0059 RECEIVED DEC 0 4 2017 WELD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS I respectfully submit this request that the Weld County Planning Department recommend to the County Commissioners that they should postpone or deny the Use by Special Review permit #USR17-0059 requested by Discovery DJ Services, LLC (also referred to as Discovery Midstream Partners, LLC). As a resident of the Buffalo Ridge Estates neighborhood that is next to the proposed Phase II of the gas processing plant and a property owner whose property directly adjoins the current Discovery Midstream gas processing plant project, I do not want this proposed expansion of the gas plant to be permitted. The postponement or denial of this USR is appropriate for the following reason: There are too many unanswered questions regarding the current operations of Phase I. The Discovery Midstream plant is currently operating only Phase IA of the existing plant. Phase IB is not expected to begin operations until mid -January. Given these facts, it is premature to make any decisions regarding expansion into a Phase II operation before being able to determine the actual impact of Phase I on the neighboring community of Buffalo Ridge Estates. With only Phase IA in operation, we are experiencing significant problems with the noise coming from this facility and do not know how much this will be impacted by Phase IB. Although Discovery indicates that they have a sound mitigation system on order for Phase I, they do not yet have a delivery or installation date for this system. Therefore, we cannot determine if this system will effectively reduce the noise from the gas plant to an acceptable level for our neighborhood and specifically for those of us in homes directly next to the existing gas plant. As a result, it would be premature to allow Phase II to move through the USR approval process when Discovery has yet to demonstrate its ability to control the noise emanating from Phase I of the plant. To determine if the noise is being effectively controlled, this system should be installed and allowed to operate for several months; thereby allowing its effectiveness to be evaluated during spring/summer conditions when residents of the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood would have windows open during significant parts of the day. Thank you for your consideration of this request to recommend postponement or denial of this proposed expansion of the Discovery Midstream project. Sincerely, Dawn Pettinger 17120 Falcon Drive Fort Lupton, CO 80621 (303) 857-4006 Cc: Weld County Commissioners 4 EXHIBIT L S&l -00 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Please enter into record Thanks Have a great day Begin forwarded message: Barbara Kirkmeyer Thursday, December 14, 2017 10:08 AM Tom Parko Jr.; Michelle Martin; Esther Gesick; Commissioners Fwd: USR17-0059 Discovery proposed Phase II Buffalo Ridge Estates - Discovery project Barb Kirkmeyer 12-13-17.docx; ATT00001.htm From: rickpew@aol.com Date: December 14, 2017 at 9:35:48 AM MST To: bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com Subject: USR17-0059 Discovery proposed Phase II Hi Barbara, Please see attached for your review. Thanks so much for your consideration. Nancy Pew Resident Buffalo Ridge Estates 303-250-7886 1 Nancy Pew 17200 Eagle Street Ft. Lupton, CO. 80621 303-250-7886 303-857-8220 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Weld CO Commissioner December 13, 2017 RE: USR 17-0059, Discovery proposed Phase II gas plant expansion, Ft. Lupton, CO. • Phase I has been operational now for 2 months, and the compressor noise invades our home. It is most noticeable in the evening and early morning hours when the day-to- day noise of living is lessened. While we understand this noise will not harm our ears and is supposedly within industry regulations, it is in fact an invasion. At this point it is just annoying, but sustained constant noise can result in symptoms of irritability, anxiety and/or depression. Discovery Midstream has tried to mitigate this noise, installing their latest attempt last weekend, but to no avail. Until this is under control, Phase II should not be permitted. • In light of recent news regarding oil and gas pipeline safety in Colorado and specifically in Weld County, we are asking the Planning Committee for a delay in approving Phase II. Accoding to The Denver Post, Colorado regulators are holding a hearing in December on new rules, which could remove current exemptions from pressure testing of low- pressure pipelines (installed next door at Discovery Midstream Ft. Lupton plant). We feel the burgeoning oil and gas industry is moving at a dangerous speed here in Weld County, possibly out -running safeguards that have not been addressed and may only be addressed once disaster strikes. Barbara, on a personal note, we are so concerned about the impact of Phase II, it is much larger than Phase I. Since Discovery is NOT planning on any visual or landscaping to soften the impact of Phase I, we residents are concerned for wildlife cover as well as visual impact that could bring down the value of our houses. I am also sending the above letter to Kim Ogle and Tom Parko at the Planning Department. NO to Phase II - USR17-0059 Sincerely, Rick and Nancy Pew Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Esther, Julie Cozad Wednesday, January 3, 2018 7:58 AM Esther Gesick; cknordholm@gmail.com Commissioners FW: USR17-0059 Please make the email and photos below a part of the official record for USR17-0059. Thanks, Julie Julie Cozad Weld County Commissioner, District 2 1150 O Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Office: 970-336-7204 Cell: 970-515-2424 Fax: 970-336-7233 icozad(a�weldgov.com b 2 EXHIBIT r ll` fl-U(chi Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Crystal Nordholm [mailto:cknordholm@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 3:05 PM To: Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com> Subject: Fwd: USR17-0059 Hello, I live in Buffalo Ridge Estates near Fort Lupton. On January 17, you will be voting on Phase 2 of a gas plant near our community. USR17-0059 Discovery Midstream Partners, LLC. In reviewing the presentation given to Weld County Planning by Discovery on December 19, 2017, I see the same issues with the photos taken in this presentation as the photos taken from our property at 4511 Meadow Lark Rd and others. The wide-angle distortion Discovery has used makes 1 the project appear smaller and farther away. See below:The first photo is Discovery's photo from our property with Phase 2 added, the second photo is what we are looking at now with only Phase 1. I feel the photos presented to Weld County in December were deceptive at best. We strongly urge Weld County to not approve Phase 2. A project the size of Phase 2 does not belong this close in proximity to an established community. Our property values, safety. the quiet enjoyment of country living all all at stake if Phase 2 is approved. Perspective distortion takes two forms: extension distortion and compression distortion, also called wide-angle distortion and long -lens or telephoto distortional when talking about images with the same field size. Extension or wide-angle distortion can be seen in images shot from close using a wide-anqle lens (with an angle of view wider than a normal lens). Objects close to the lens appear abnormally large relative to more distant objects, and distant objects appear abnormally small and hence farther away — distances are extended. 2 3 R i Best regards, Crystal Nordholm 4511 Meadow Lark Rd. Fort Lupton, CO 80621 a FXECP1TIVE E] C2 FINANCIAL �+ CORPORATION CO 303.929.9007 CA 805.801.1661 CA BRE #01344013 - CO DRE Mtg#100029322 - CO DRE RE #100026117 NMLS #238549 C2 CA BRE #01821025 - NMLS #135622 13 n *Important Notice- • Please don't apply for any credit cards, auto loans, furniture or appliances once you start the loan process. • Please ensure your checking account doesn't have any NSF Fees in the last 90 days. • Please don't change jobs without consulting with your loan officer. • Any and all of these actions will jeopardize your chances of closing on your new home. Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Kim Ogle Wednesday, December 27, 2017 6:07 AM Esther Gesick FW: USR17-0059 Discovery Esther, Please add to the case file for USR17-0059 Thank you. Kim From: Crystal Nordholm [mailto:cknordholm@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2017 2:50 PM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>; Tom Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com> Subject: USR17-0059 Discovery Dear Ms Kirkmeyer and Weld Co Planning, I am writing this to strongly urge that phase 2 of USR17-0059 NOT be approved. I live in Buffalo Ridge Estates, this gas plant should not be next to a community zoned Estate. Part of the attraction to this community is to live with restrictions to insure the investment into our homes. Discovery has completed Phase la on the portion of their property furthest from Buffalo Ridge Estates and even with that it is unsightly, noisy and has affected our property values. Please do not allow this project to be expanded to Phase 2. Below is the view from my sliding glass door of Phase 1 (at the far end of Discovery's property). Phase 2 is proposed to be closer to my property and much larger. 1 Crystal Nordholm EXECUTIVE C3 C2 FINANCIAL CORPORATION CO 303.929.9007 CA 805.801.1661 CA BRE #01344013 - CO DRE Mtg#100029322 - CO DRE RE #100026117 NMLS #238549 C2 CA BRE #01821025 - NMLS #135622 *Important Notice- • Please don't apply for any credit cards, auto loans, furniture or appliances once you start the loan process. • Please ensure your checking account doesn't have any NSF Fees in the last 90 days. • Please don't change jobs without consulting with your loan officer. • Any and all of these actions will jeopardize your chances of closing on your new home. Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Barbara Kirkmeyer Wednesday, January 3, 2018 2:42 PM Charlene Michel Esther Gesick; Tom Parko Jr.; Commissioners RE: Discovery Midstream facility Sorry Charlene because of quasi-judicial nature of this hearing I am not able to meet with you prior to the hearing. Esther please add to the public record. Thanks Barb From: Charlene Michel [mailto:charlene@coloradoharmony.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 11:05 AM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com> Subject: Discovery Midstream facility Good Morning, Commissioner Kirkmeyer, I am writing to you regarding the Discovery Midstream natural gas facility that has been built just west of our neighborhood. As you probably are aware, Discovery Midstream has already built Phase I of their processing facility and is now applying for a permit to build Phase II. The Phase I facility has the potential to process up to 60 million cubic feet of natural gas per day, and their proposal for Phase II says that it will process an additional 200 million cubic feet per day. I know that you have already received numerous letters from the residents of the Buffalo Ridge subdivision that express our frustrations and discouragement regarding the approval to allow this plant to be built this close to our neighborhood. Many aspects of our daily lives have been negatively impacted due to Phase I of this facility and we are highly opposed to the idea of approving the permit that would increase the size and impact of the facility several times over. Some of the primary concerns have included: safety concerns of having a gas -processing facility this close to a residential neighborhood, negative visual impact, annoying sound pollution that exists 24/7, wear and tear on the area land and roads, and, because of issues such as these, diminished property values. As the elected representative of our specific area of Weld County, I appreciate that you are genuinely concerned for the well-being of the residents of our county. Because this situation is a highly emotional issue for the residents of this neighborhood — as for many of us it affects our long-term homes and investments in our properties and lifestyles — I would like to invite you to come out to our neighborhood and see for yourself what effects this facility has had on our neighborhood. I understand that the hearing for the approval for Discovery's Phase II will be held on January 17, so it is very pressing that we have the opportunity to show you fully and in person what impact this facility is having and would have (if the permit is approved) on our neighborhood. A number of residents would be grateful to meet with you in person if you would be willing to come out to our neighborhood. I, personally, would like to arrange this meeting with you if you are willing to meet with us. Please contact me either by email or by phone as soon as possible so we might be able to set a time to share our concerns with you in person. Thank you for your time, and for your service to our county and our residents. Sincerely, Charlene Michel 4561 Meadow Lark Road Fort Lupton, CO 303-857-4972 Charlene@coloradoharmony.com 1 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Esther, Julie Cozad Thursday, January 4, 2018 2:54 PM Esther Gesick; charlene@coloradoharmony.com FW: letter regarding Discovery Midstream permit application Weld Commissioners letter.docx Please make the attached letter a part of the public record for this case. Thanks, Julie Julie Cozad Weld County Commissioner, District 2 1150 O Street P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Office: 970-336-7204 Cell: 970-515-2424 Fax: 970-336-7233 icozad(a�welddov.com Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Charlene Michel [mailto:charlene@coloradoharmony.com] Sent: Thursday, January 04, 2018 12:42 PM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com> Subject: letter regarding Discovery Midstream permit application Please find attached a letter addressing the permit application for the expansion of the Discovery Midstream processing facility in Fort Lupton. 1 January 4, 2018 Greetings, Commissioners of Weld County: Mike Freeman, Julie Cozad, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Steve Moreno and Sean Conway, We thank you for your service to our county and appreciate your taking the time to consider the concerns of Weld County residents. We are writing to you regarding the Discovery Midstream gas compressor facility that has been constructed, and the proposal for its expansion, near our residential n eighborhood of Buffalo Ridge Estates. We know that you are already aware of the nature of this facility, and that Discovery Midstream is applying for the permits to expand their current facility from the ability to process 60 million cf of natural gas per day to the ability to process 260 million cf/day. Obviously, this is a huge expansion — increasing the size of the facility several times over! As of this date, Discovery Midstream is only operating a portion of their current facility — processing "only" 20 million cf/day — and our neighborhood residents, as well as residents of other properties in the surrounding area, have already been experiencing a number of negative effects due to the operations of this plant. It is our understanding that they are planning to expand their current operation in the next couple of weeks (adding the next section to process the next 40 million cf/day of gas) to bring their facility up to the full 60 million cf/day of what they can process with their current facility. Even with the relatively "minimal" processing they are currently doing, we have been faced with everything from minor annoyances to genuine safety concerns to depleted property values to major annoyances and severely diminished quality of life. Currently, we face the reality of this facility tripling its production in the next few weeks, and then the potential for this facility to grow to over four times its current size if they are approved for the permit for their expanded facility. We are appealing to you, even pleading with you, to deny Discovery Midstream's request for the permit for this expansion! We ask you to consider, first and foremost, the residents who are already being negatively affected by the inundation of the oil and gas industry moving so close to our n eighborhoods and homes. When we built our homes in this rural neighborhood, we did so intentionally so we might be able to live, raise our families, even retire, in a quiet rural setting that Weld County promotes. The influx of the oil and gas industry has nearly destroyed that setting for many in our neighborhood and throughout Weld County. We request that much more careful consideration be given by the Planning Department and Commissioners in allowing these facilities to e ncroach on residential areas. Weld County is huge — with plenty of open land that could be used for the purposes of the growing oil and gas industry — without having to consume the neighborhoods and homes of the people who have already built their lives here. We ask you to consider your own words in a publication promoting the Weld County Bright Futures program. In the postcard titled "Bright Tomorrows", you, the Weld County Commissioners, wrote the following: "When you think of the greatest resources found in Weld County, you might think of agriculture or energy production. While we value those resources immensely, we know the greatest resources we have are the people who call Weld County home." We all recognize that the oil and gas industry is very beneficial to the economy of Weld County and Colorado as a whole. We are also thankful that you, the governmental leaders of our county, realize that the greatest assets and resources are still the people who live here, work here, and build their futures here. Please know that, by allowing the oil and gas industry — facilities like the Discovery Midstream compressor facility — to encroach upon the neighborhoods and properties of Weld County residents, you are speaking loudly and clearly that you place the oil and gas businesses as a higher priority than the people and residents of these areas. This is in direct contradiction to your own words promoting your Bright Futures program! We, the residents of neighborhoods like Buffalo Ridge, are the heart and soul of Weld County. We are the citizens, the taxpayers, the homeowners, the teachers, the students, the families, the laborers, the workforce, the consumers, the retirees, the veterans, the children —the PEOPLE of Weld County. By allowing the gas industry to overtake our land and our homes, you will drive out the very people that make Weld County what it is! If you allow the gas industry to diminish our way of life — the reason we built our homes in Weld County to begin with - many people will leave, fewer people will be inspired to move here, and the county will suffer irreparable damage. Long-term residents, who build rural homesteads and manage their homes and properties well because they want to improve their homes and lifestyles, are the foundation of this area. Clearly, Weld County benefits from the stability provided through these residents, homeowners and property owners. Your "Bright Tomorrows" postcard promotes the development for the Bright Futures Grant Program with the following statement: "The strength and vitality of any community truly comes from its workforce. It's no secret that a diverse, well-educated workforce leads to good -paying jobs and a stable economy." You also make this claim: "We know the future of Weld County's economy is dependent upon the development of a strong workforce which meets the needs of not only current employers but also future businesses looking to relocate to our area." You must realize that this "strong workforce" is ultimately dependent upon the appeal of Weld County to draw in people -to build and maintain homes and businesses in this area — as you have said. Therefore, balance must be sought out and established between industries such as oil and gas facilities (among others) and the maintenance and development of appealing residential neighborhoods. This will require great wisdom and foresight from the Planning Department, as well as the necessity to heal damage that has already been done by facilities such as the Discovery Midstream processing facility. We consider it a most -essential beginning to this process of seeking balance, to halt the growth of the Discovery Midstream facility by denying their permit for the expansion of their facility. We trust that you, our County Commissioners, can recognize the need for this balance, and we hope that you will actively seek out other options for opening up Weld County lands to the oil and gas industry - far away from residential areas. Thank you for your time and consideration of our concerns. Sincerely, Jarrod and Charlene Michel 4561 Meadow Lark Road Fort Lupton, Colorado Tisa Juanicorena From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Kim Ogle Friday, January 05, 2018 6:04 AM Tisa Juanicorena Esther Gesick FW: Letter to Commissioners Weld Commissioners letter.docx Good morning, Please fid attached an addition to the case file for USR17-0059 Discovery Midstream. The previously submitted document set of exhibits is being re -formatted per direction from Bob Choate and will be submitted shortly. Thanks Kim From: Charlene Michel[mailto:charlene@coloradoharmony.com} Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:39 PM To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com> Subject: Letter to Commissioners Greetings, Mr. Ogle, I am sending the attached letter to our Weld County Commissioners regarding the Discovery Midstream gas processing facility and I wanted to include you as a recipient as well. I know you have been heavily involved in the decisions regarding the permit approval for Discovery's facilities and we want to make our appeal to you also. We thank you for considering our concerns regarding this facility, and we are hopeful that you will recognize the potential negative impactl of expanding this facility this close to our residential neighborhood. Thank you for your service to the residents of our county. Sincerely, Charlene Michel 4561 Meadow Lark Rd. Fort Lupton 1 Tisa Juanicorena From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Esther Gesick Tuesday, January 09, 2018 6:53 AM Tisa Juanicorena Kim Ogle FW: USR17-0059 USR-0059 planning hearing.docx; ATT00001.htm Esther E. Gesick Clerk to the Board 1150 O Street/P.O. Box 758/Greeley, CO 80632 tel: (970) 400-4226 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Barbara Kirkmeyer Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 6:45 PM To: Commissioners <COMMISSIONERS@co.weld.co.us>; Tom Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov.com> Subject: Fwd: USR17-0059 Have a great day Begin forwarded message: From: EDWARD Engle <enengle@msn.com> Date: January 8, 2018 at 1:02:12 PM MST To: "bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com" <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com> Subject: USR17-0059 Good afternoon Please share this with the other commissioners. Thank you, Ed Engle In es a S EXHIBIT IY us&n-1-( }q 1 1-7-2018 Commissioner Kirkmeyer, In regards to USR17-0059 The printed minutes from the planning commission hearing held on December 19°' are not accurate. They don't state my objection to phase 2 plant and my suggestion for placing a berm was entirely taken out of context. I suggested placing a berm around the plant and not on the property line similar to the one that Kim Ogle suggested on rds 19 and 12 along with pictures, only if the plant were approved and I didn't think it should be. I have a copy of the Audio of the hearing and suggest that you listen to the audio also. It appears that the planning department doesn't want you to hear the complete correct version. Also after the public spoke and Mr. Jordan answered on some of the comments. The motion was made with a second and the chair called for a vote with no discussion following the second. I have served on a planning commission in the past for several years and not one time did we as a commission not have a discussion before we voted and were justified why and how we voted. Some of the Commissioners commented while voting with, "all we get out of this is a free lunch", "they put the world's largest dairy a mile from my house and that blocked my view but it is what it is" and " they have spent a lot of money on this". They spent a lot of money on what? It's not approved yet. Well we have spent a lot of money to for our property also. Most all sympathized with us but still voted yes. If you listen to the audio of the hearing it's clear to me that they had their discussion and how they were instructed to vote at the free lunch prior to the hearing. This was clearly rubber stamped and with planning commissioners making comments like these it shows they don't have any knowledge of planning and zoning and in my opinion should be replaced. I will say it appears that commissioner Cope has done his homework and takes all into consideration. Edward Engle 4233 Falcon Dr., Ft. Lupton, Co Tisa Juanicorena From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Kim Ogle Tuesday, January 09, 2018 5:43 AM Tisa Juanicorena Esther Gesick ADDITION TO FILE, USR17-0059 DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES GAS PLANT 2 EMAIL FROM DISCOVERY REGARDING OUTREACH EFFORTS 1-8-2018.docx Hello and good morning, Please add this email to the case file for the Discovery DJ Services Gas Plant 2 application. Per email, the efforts for outreach with the Buffalo Ridge neighbors are outlined Thank you Kim Ogle Planner Weld County Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 970.400.3549 Direct 970.353.6100 x 3540 Office kogle@weldgov.com From: Casey Nikoloric mailto:Casey@discoverymidstream.com] Sent: Monday, January 8, 2018 12:08 PM To: Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com> Cc: Cory Jordan <Cory@discoverymidstream.com>; Matthew Berghorn <M Berghorn@discoverymidstream.com> Subject: USR17-0059 TO: Kim Ogle, Planner, Weld County Planning Services FR: Casey Nikoloric, Discovery DJ Services, LLC RE: USR17-0059 DA: January 8, 2018 For the record, Discovery DJ Services, LLC ("Discovery") wishes to report on its ongoing efforts to proactively reach out to and work with its neighbors located near the Fort Lupton Gas Plant. Since the Planning Commission hearing on December 19, 2017, Discovery has initiated and held two conversations with Buffalo Ridge Estates HOA President Ed Engle. We initiated these conversations to seek input from the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood on visual mitigation for Phase II of the plant and any other issues — and to answer any questions. Discovery Partner and Chief Operating Officer Cory Jordan and I held a conference call with Mr. Engle and Buffalo Ridge Estates resident Mike DeSanti on Thursday, December 21. At that time we were told that there were no questions or input and, at Mr. Engle's direction, we agreed to contact Mr. Engle again after the holidays. I called Mr. Engle on the morning of Friday, January S. We had a very pleasant conversation, but I was again told that there were no questions or input on visual mitigation or any other topics. I reminded Mr. Engle that Discovery has no plans to expand gas plant operations into the 80 -acre buffer zone located on the East side of the Ft. Lupton Gas Plant and adjacent to the Buffalo Ridge neighborhood. I also reminded him that I am available to him and any of the residents of the Buffalo Ridge Estates neighborhood around -the -clock, seven days a week should questions arise or to receive input on any topic. On Thursday, January 4, Discovery's local Director of Operations Cory Kine Kline made a site visit to Charlene Michel's home at 4561 Meadow Lark Road. This visit was scheduled after several attempts to reach Ms. Michel after the holidays to set a date for a visit. During this visit, Mr. Kline listened to and made every effort to understand Ms. Michel's concerns about noise expressed at the December 19 meeting. He also made every effort to listen to and understand concerns about vibration expressed in Ms. Michel's' January 3 letter to Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, which was placed into the public record at Commissioner Kirkmeyer's request. Mr. Kline explained plant operations and Discovery's ongoing efforts to analyze noise study data collected by Behrens and Associates. He agreed to follow up with Ms. Michel. Discovery prides itself on being accessible and as responsive as possible, and will continue its vigorous community outreach efforts. Respectfully, Casey Nikoloric Community Engagement Manager Discovery DJ Services, LLC & Discovery Midstream Partners casey@discoverymidstream.com 303.507.0510 m Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Have a great day Begin forwarded message: Barbara Kirkmeyer Monday, January 15, 2018 6A4 AM Esther Gesick; Tom Parko Jr.; Michelle Martin Fwd: USR 17-0059 Discovery Phase II gas plant - Ft. Lupton Buffalo Ridge Estates - Discovery gas plant Ph II Jan12-18.docx; ATT00001.htm From: rickpew@aol.com Date: January 12, 2018 at 5:35:13 PM MST To: bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com Cc: <icozad@weldgov.com>, <mfreeman@weldgov.com>, <smoreno@weldgov.com>, <sconway@weldgov.com> Subject: USR 17-0059 Discovery Phase II gas plant - Ft. Lupton Barbara, Thanks in advance for taking the time to read the attached letter and considering our concerns. Nancy Pew 303-250-7886 Nancy Pew 17200 Eagle Street, Ft. Lupton, CO. 80621 303-250-7886 303-857-8220 Barbara Kirkmeyer, Weld CO Commissioner January 12, 2018 RE: USR 17-0059, Discovery proposed Phase II gas plant expansion, Ft. Lupton, CO. • Today's Denver Post and Greeley Tribune both posted an article on Oil And Gas titled "Spills up by 17 percent in state". Surely the commissioners have read this article. Per paragraph two "A review of the latest state data... shows 22 incidents under investigation in which gas apparantly contaminated domestic water wells". Every week there are articles posted about gas and oil accidents, fires and spillage. As Commissioner you are tasked with determining if Phase II should be permitted. Please give the residents of Weld County the decency of holding off on this permit until safety and regulations catch up to the speeding oil and gas industry. Contamination of water wells, air and noise pollution, detriment to wildlife cover, all may not be discovered until harm has been done. We are extremely concerned about having this large gas plant next door. While we are happy for progress in Weld County, there are many open acres available that are not next door to residential property. Another concern is lowering of property value. Our house is our home now, but in later years we will need its' value to support long-term care/housing. NO to Phase II - USR17-0059 Thanks for taking the time to read our concerns and making a fair determination. Rick and Nancy Pew cc: Mike Freeman , Julie Cozad, Steve Moreno, Sean Conway Aim( s' 1/4f.te rage-pw USR17-0059 '`DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS LLC must address neighbor's concerns about the lack of a plan to address the visual impact of phase 1 (a and b). Must also address concerns about the visual impact of proposed Phase 2. Discovery needs to show elevations and basic illustrations, of the height of trees, plants and berms that are relative to the Plant from the perspective of surrounding homeowners. Neighbors have seen no plan or visual conception of the proposed berm. The suggestion of a 3' to5' Q sand berm is not a viable solution. Residents have repeatedly pointed out that the berm needs to W surround the existing Phase 1 Plant NOT at the common property line. Neighbors are asking the Weld County Commissioners to require a berm similar to the one being Ui considered for the DCP Discovery Gas Processing Plant located at WCR 35 and WCR 38 being constructed for the thirty-five neighbors impacted by the 200 MmCF addition there. Discovery CC Midstream Partners LLC is NOT extracting minerals. They will be processing the flammable material, from outside sources, at the proposed rate of 260 MmCF per day, [10 million CF per hour] [180,000 CF per minute] [3000 CF per second] This is a conservative estimate based on Discovery's published information. The USR is granting Discovery Gas the right to operate an industrial process on land zoned and protected for agricultural and residential use. This is NOT compatible to existing residents who have lived here for more than 20 years. There are more than 125 households within a 1 mile distance. WCR 8 to Highway 52 and WCR 33 to WCR 37. US Boss Compost was there when residents moved to this area and is considered and accepted as an agricultural operation. This motorcycle dirt bike area is not commercial nor permitted for that activity and is also considered as residential/agricultural. The fact that Discovery has applied for these Plant and Pipeline USR permits one at a time denied the Commissioners the ability to consider the fact that ALL these applications together will result in a Huge Complex processing flammable material at a fantastic rate. A vast majority of residents oppose the Discovery intrusion to their way of life. Residents have opposed each USR - except the Phase 1 Plant which we were not aware of until road and dirt construction began. Since that time they have been inundated with noise, light and dirt/dust contamination that Discovery has addressed but not eliminated. At each Planning meeting residents warned the Commissioners that by approving each USR, one at a time, might lead to the conclusion that the final result would be — approval of USR17-0059 . This was voiced by one of the eight members of the review body at the 12-19-2017 meeting. But Commissioner Kirkrneyer told Discovery (pointedly) that approval on past USR applications would not influence or effect future USR decisions at the hearing when Pipeline USR17-0032 was approved. Residents are beginning to think Discovery is ONLY giving "lip service" until the USR approvals are secured. Weld County has valuable resources — they are water and people NOT oil and gas. The gold and mineral miners took profits and left huge holes and toxic waste behind. We are now faced with this problem. Coal and Uranium mines have come and gone — leaving us another problem. Eventually, this current petroleum boom will also pass and when the profits are taken, the companies are dissolved (LLC)- we are going to be left with an extraordinary amount of abandoned infrastructure — these entities' will not be here to remove the miles of pipe, compressors, plants and other (now scrap) obsolete equipment. z.:4 211 L tccfrl c l . sCe )4t >-a zz up re o— O� U Esther Gesick Subject: FW: USR 17-0059 Phase II Importance: High From: Charlene Michel[mailto:charlene@coloradoharmony.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 12:27 PM To: Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com> Subject: USR 17-0059 Phase II Importance: High Greetings, Weld County Commissioners: Freeman, Cozad, Kirkmeyer, Moreno and Conway, We are writing to you to specifically address the noise concerns regarding the Discovery Midstream gas -processing facility located west of our neighborhood. We, the residents of Buffalo Ridge Estates, are now continuously struggling with the noise pollution issues emanating from the Discovery facility. Based on these concerns — among many others — we are requesting that you deny the USR 17-0059 Phase II permit. You have already received a number of complaints and references to the issues of the constant noise we now deal with coming from the Discovery gas processing plant. These complaints were referred to at the Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, December 19, and have been referred to in numerous letters of complaint regarding this facility. We are asking you to seriously consider these complaints and the impact of the constant droning noise that we now experience 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We realize that, through the Behrens and Associates, Discovery has made efforts to analyze the noise from their facility, and have apparently demonstrated that the facility is mostly in compliance of limits for residential areas. We are asking you to realize that the levels of noise, while perhaps in compliance, are in no way comfortable or tolerable to the residents who have to live with these sounds now as a way of life. The low -frequency droning noise is similar to an experience of tinnitus — except at a very low level instead of a high- pitched ringing. This sound does not go away and does not stop! It is more of a deep vibrating sound that resonates within our homes; in fact, it seems like our homes actually increase the sound levels and resonance of the noise. Mr. Andrew Truitt, of the Behrens group, said that the studies they have done have not taken into account frequency of the noise coming from the facility. He claims that frequency does not matter in regards to what people hear. Frequency refers to the number of waves (sound waves in this case) that pass a fixed place in a given amount of time. High frequency sounds tend to bounce off of structures, whereas low frequency sounds can travel through and around obstacles. Low frequency sounds can travel great distances — and this is why sounds like fog horns or bass drums or guitars in music can be heard from very long distances. These lower frequency waves have also been reported to cause significant annoyances within structures and residences — and have reportedly caused significant health problems. (For more on this, please see referenced articles listed at the end of this email). It MUST be recognized that the low -frequency sounds coming from the Discovery facility are significant and troublesome to the residents in the surrounding area — well beyond even the homes that border the land owned by Discovery Midstream. I personally met with Cory Kline on January 3rd to discuss the issues of noise. He claimed that they would look into the issue further, however I have not heard anything back from him following up on that. I even suggested to him that I would be happy to invite the sound engineers into our home to allow them to assess what we are experiencing in our homes. Again, there has been no follow-up on that. Commissioners, I ask you to consider carefully the potential effects of allowing the Discovery facility to exist (and even expand) this close to so many homes. I am very concerned for the health and well-being of my family, as are all of my neighbors, and we are thus very concerned about the presence of this facility this close to our homes. Please consider the following excerpt from an article titled "Noise Pollution in the 21St Century": 1 5. The Concept of Noise in the 21st Century Perhaps the greatest change related to noise in the 21st century may be how we think about it. With the growing body of scientific evidence showing direct health effects, noise will eventually be more closely associated with health effects, and no longer be viewed as just an annoyance. The transition from an annoyance problem to a health problem has already begun, with major new research on the cardiovascular effects of noise pollution attributing as much as 2% of heart related deaths in Europe to noise pollution [5]. Likewise, a Harvard study around 89 US airports found that 2.3% of cardiac -related hospitalizations among older people were due to aviation noise [6]. The recognition of noise as a significant health threat will have profound consequences. Public policy makers are much more responsive when people are dying, or at least shown to be in the process of dying. This shift away from considering noise as only an annoyance will lead to a significant change in our definition and conception of noise. The 20th century definition of noise as unwanted sound describes noise that is annoying, but it utterly fails to describe noise that is harmful. Moreover, unwanted sound is one of the most unscientific definitions ever employed by scientists, and has never "really" been used in the acoustics field, in the sense that scientists have never bothered to invent a desire meter to measure the unwantedness of particular sounds. As the objective health effects of noise become clearer, people will begin to think of noise as sound that interferes with, or harms, health or well-being. One consequence of the long overdue death of the definition unwanted sound is that noise will lose some of its subjective connotation and its focus on the receiver. During the 20th century, psychologists have pretty extensively studied the psychology of noise perception. Since noise is a pollutant that engages one of our senses, this was appropriate, but what was ignored in the 20th century was the psychology of the noise makers. In the 21st century, we'll be less likely to blame the victim and more concerned about why some people feel they have to impose noise on others. Les Blomberg, 2014, Noise Pollution in the 21St Century, Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, npc@nonoise.org. This is a very serious matter and one which will be challenged at all levels. The noise mitigation solutions that have been proposed by Discovery do not address any of the above issues to any acceptable level. The decision to allow the Discovery Midstream facility Phase Ito be built in the first place was a serious mistake. The potential of having this facility expand is even more serious! We are trusting you to make a sensible judgement in this case and NOT grant the permit for the Discovery facility to expand with its Phase II proposal! Respectfully, Jarrod and Charlene Michel 4561 Meadow Lark Road Fort Lupton, CO For More information on the impact of noise pollution, please see: - www.Noiseandhealth.org - www.acoustics.org (the Acoustical Society of America) - The Noise Pollution Clearinghouse, -EPA documents (regarding noise pollution) 2 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Steve Moreno Weld County Commissioner At Large 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-336-7204 Ext. 4207 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: srnoreno@co.weld.co.us Website: www.co.weld.co.us Steve Moreno Tuesday, January 16, 2018 5:26 PM Tom Parko Jr.; Esther Gesick FW: Concerns for new proposed gas plants Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Rochell [mailto:msrochell44@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 11:54 AM To: Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Kim Ogle <kogle@weldgov.com>; Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com> Subject: Concerns for new proposed gas plants Hello Commissioners, We are very concerned about our well being due to the concentration of new gas plants within 1/2 mile radius of our house. Anadarko is planning a very large natural gas processing facility directly south of DCP Mewbourn on WCR 35 and 38. In addition PDC is in the planning stages of constructing a gas and oil processing plant 500 feet from our house on Rd 38 with 14 flare towers that are 75' tall and another plant just 1/8 mile away near the DCP Mewbourn plant. There is a natural spring at the location of the proposed PDC facility and we are concerned about water contamination. This is entirely too close to our residence and will have great impact on our quality of life and health. We are surrounded by gas and oil as it is. With these new plants in process, we will be exposed to VOCs from all sides. At what point is the concentration of natural gas processing facilities deemed too unhealthy for humans, livestock, and wildlife? Please consider our well being and deny the Anadarko and PDC proposed sites. We are already having major problems with DCP Mewbourn concerning noise and pollution. With new facilities concentrated within 1/2 mile of 1 us. there will no escaping the increased levels of VOC concentrations and noise from all parties combined. With the roar of the DCP plant, we are already unable to sleep. Please consider the impact of these future proposals on the Weld County voters and deny these upcoming applications. Thank you, Rochell Sherman 17375 CR 38 Platteville, CO 80651 720-985-4893 msrochell44 c(r�yahoo.com Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Steve Moreno Weld County Commissioner At Large 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-336-7204 Ext. 4207 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: smoreno@co.weld.co.us Website: www.co.weld.co.us Steve Moreno Tuesday, January 16, 2018 5:38 PM Tom Parko Jr.; Esther Gesick FW: letter regarding Discovery Midstream permit application Weld Commissioners letter.docx Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Charlene Michel [mailto:charlene@coloradoharmony.com] Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 12:42 PM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com> Subject: letter regarding Discovery Midstream permit application Please find attached a letter addressing the permit application for the expansion of the Discovery Midstream processing facility in Fort Lupton. 1 January 4, 2018 Greetings, Commissioners of Weld County: Mike Freeman, Julie Cozad, Barbara Kirkmeyer, Steve Moreno and Sean Conway, We thank you for your service to our county and appreciate your taking the time to consider the concerns of Weld County residents. We are writing to you regarding the Discovery Midstream gas compressor facility that has been constructed, and the proposal for its expansion, near our residential n eighborhood of Buffalo Ridge Estates. We know that you are already aware of the nature of this facility, and that Discovery Midstream is applying for the permits to expand their current facility from the ability to process 60 million cf of natural gas per day to the ability to process 260 million cf/day. Obviously, this is a huge expansion — increasing the size of the facility several times over! As of this date, Discovery Midstream is only operating a portion of their current facility — processing "only" 20 million cf/day — and our neighborhood residents, as well as residents of other properties in the surrounding area, have already been experiencing a number of negative effects due to the operations of this plant. It is our understanding that they are planning to expand their current o peration in the next couple of weeks (adding the next section to process the next 40 million cf/day of gas) to bring their facility up to the full 60 million cf/day of what they can process with their current facility. Even with the relatively "minimal" processing they are currently doing, we have been faced with everything from minor annoyances to genuine safety concerns to depleted property values to major annoyances and severely diminished quality of life. Currently, we face the reality of this facility tripling its production in the next few weeks, and then the potential for this facility to grow to over four times its current size if they are approved for the permit for their expanded facility. We are appealing to you, even pleading with you, to deny Discovery Midstream's request for the permit for this expansion! We ask you to consider, first and foremost, the residents who are already being negatively affected by the inundation of the oil and gas industry moving so close to our n eighborhoods and homes. When we built our homes in this rural neighborhood, we did so intentionally so we might be able to live, raise our families, even retire, in a quiet rural setting that Weld County promotes. The influx of the oil and gas industry has nearly destroyed that setting for many in our neighborhood and throughout Weld County. We request that much more careful consideration be given by the Planning Department and Commissioners in allowing these facilities to e ncroach on residential areas. Weld County is huge — with plenty of open land that could be used for the purposes of the growing oil and gas industry — without having to consume the neighborhoods and homes of the people who have already built their lives here. We ask you to consider your own words in a publication promoting the Weld County Bright Futures program. In the postcard titled "Bright Tomorrows", you, the Weld County Commissioners, wrote the following: "When you think of the greatest resources found in Weld County, you might think of agriculture or energy production. While we value those resources immensely, we know the greatest resources we have are the people who call Weld County home." We all recognize that the oil and gas industry is very beneficial to the economy of Weld County and Colorado as a whole. We are also thankful that you, the governmental leaders of our county, realize that the greatest assets and resources are still the people who live here, work here, and build their futures here. Please know that, by allowing the oil and gas industry — facilities like the Discovery Midstream compressor facility — to encroach upon the neighborhoods and properties of Weld County residents, you are speaking loudly and clearly that you place the oil and gas businesses as a higher priority than the people and residents of these areas. This is in direct contradiction to your own words promoting your Bright Futures program! We, the residents of neighborhoods like Buffalo Ridge, are the heart and soul of Weld County. We are the citizens, the taxpayers, the homeowners, the teachers, the students, the families, the laborers, the workforce, the consumers, the retirees, the veterans, the children — the PEOPLE of Weld County. By allowing the gas industry to overtake our land and our homes, you will drive out the very people that make Weld County what it is! If you allow the gas industry to diminish our way of life — the reason we built our homes in Weld County to begin with - many people will leave, fewer people will be inspired to move here, and the county will suffer irreparable damage. Long-term residents, who build rural homesteads and manage their homes and properties well because they want to improve their homes and lifestyles, are the foundation of this area. Clearly, Weld County benefits from the stability provided through these residents, homeowners and property owners. Your "Bright Tomorrows" postcard promotes the development for the Bright Futures Grant Program with the following statement: "The strength and vitality of any community truly comes from its workforce. It's no secret that a diverse, well-educated workforce leads to good -paying jobs and a stable economy." You also make this claim: "We know the future of Weld County's economy is dependent upon the development of a strong workforce which meets the needs of not only current employers but also future businesses looking to relocate to our area." You must realize that this "strong workforce" is ultimately dependent upon the appeal of Weld County to draw in people -to build and maintain homes and businesses in this area — as you have said. Therefore, balance must be sought out and established between industries such as oil and gas facilities (among others) and the maintenance and development of appealing residential neighborhoods. This will require great wisdom and foresight from the Planning Department, as well as the necessity to heal damage that has already been done by facilities such as the Discovery Midstream processing facility. We consider it a most -essential beginning to this process of seeking balance, to halt the growth of the Discovery Midstream facility by denying their permit for the expansion of their facility. We trust that you, our County Commissioners, can recognize the need for this balance, and we hope that you will actively seek out other options for opening up Weld County lands to the oil and gas industry - far away from residential areas. Thank you for your time and consideration of our concerns. Sincerely, Jarrod and Charlene Michel 4561 Meadow Lark Road Fort Lupton, Colorado Tisa Juanicorena From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Esther Gesick Wednesday, January 17, 2018 5:49 AM Tisa Juanicorena FW: USR17-0059 January 16 Nancys letter to usr.docx; ATT00001.htm From: Steve Moreno Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 8:21 PM To: Tom Parko Jr. <tparko@weldgov.com>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov.com> Subject: Fwd: USR17-0059 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: EDWARD Engle <enengle@msn.com> Date: January 16, 2018 at 8:15:21 PM MST To: "mfreeman@weldgov.com" <mfreeman@weldgov.com>, ".cozad@weldgov.com" <jcozad@weldgov.com>, "bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com" <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>, "smoreno@weldgov.com" <smoreno@weldgov.com>, "sconway@weldgov.com" <sconway@weldgov.com>, "kogle@weldgov.com" <kogle@weldgov.com> Subject: USR17-0059 Please read letter Thanks Nancy Engle 4233 Falcon, Dr. Ft. Lupton January 16, 2018 To Weld County Commissioners, I am a teacher and can't take off to attend a hearing during the day. Although can't be present for the hearing of USR17-0059 on January 17th, I oppose the expansion of phase 2 gas plant that Discovery wants to put in behind our property. My husband is retired and I am coming up for retirement soon. My husband and I have worked for over 42 years to purchase the property we have. Although we have only lived here for a little over 2 years, we intended it to be our last move. Reading the articles in the Greeley Tribune of how the Commissioners passed USRs of a gas plant near Gilcrest and an asphalt plant close to Johnstown, it appears that you are not listening to what the citizens of Weld County who are impacted by your decisions want. I hope that this is not going to be another decision that will affect several more residents in our county and local community, as well as our neighbors who live by us. We are too old to start over and try to relocate, as are many of our neighbors. You look for years to find the right place and county to retire in and believe that the people you vote for will protect what you have. As Commissioners, you are the protectors of citizens' properties through proper zoning of Weld County. That is why you were elected. Please protect Buffalo Ridge residents and our surrounding neighbors and do not let this phase 2 industrial plant infringe on our neighborhood. Nancy Engle 4233 Falcon Dr. Ft. Lupton, Co 80621 Phase 1 from 17120 Falcon Drive SOUTH END CORNER - c 3 DISC 0 VERY BOARDWALK PIPELINE PROJECT - PHASE II WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 20 -INCH OR SMALLER NATURAL GAS PIPELINE USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT APPLICATION Submitted By: tv ZION ENGINEERING, LLC Zion Engineering LLC 8100 E. Maplewood Avenue, Suite 100 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 On Behalf of: DISCOVERY DJ SERVICES, LLC 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 335 Dallas, TX Rev. A May 2017 .0 9 EXHIBIT 51 1- --005 6/27/2017 Y TPG - Press Room - Press Release • Press Release rill View printer -friendly version ,t TPG Growth to Acquire Discovery Midstream oz, 77('-' /7 pr.4)_:Thoi AL (< Print Page Close Window N a EXHIBIT T v s iC 14 -ooP/ << Back Experienced energy investors acquire high -growth midstream company with strong management team and excellent asset position Dallas, San Francisco, and Fort Worth, Texas — June 27, 2017 — TPG Growth, the middle market and growth equity platform of global alternative asset firm TPG, announced today it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Discovery Midstream ("Discovery"), a Dallas -based provider of oil and natural gas gathering and natural gas processing services in the southern portion of Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin. Discovery's current management team will continue to run the company post -transaction and is investing alongside TPG Growth in this transaction. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Discovery's assets are strategically located in Weld and Adams counties. The company is currently constructing more than 120 miles of pipeline and a 60 Mmcf/d natural gas processing plant, which is expected to come online in the third quarter of 2017. The company plans to expand the plant capacity to 260 Mmcf/d in 2018. Discovery's system is supported by long-term contracts with leading producers in the DJ Basin. "In partnering with Discovery, we are backing a strong and experienced management team that is building a cost-effective, full -service, high -quality midstream platform in one of the most attractive basins in the U.S.," said Christopher Ortega, Partner at TPG. "Since inception, Discovery has done an impressive job of building deep community relationships in Colorado and maintaining a focus on safety, both of which we look forward to continuing under our ownership. We have a long relationship with the Discovery team and are excited to assist the company in continuing its commercial success and growing the platform." "From grassroots development projects to operating and optimizing midstream assets, we founded Discovery with a mission of providing superior service and maximum value for our producers. We appreciate the support from our existing equity partners in bringing Discovery to this inflection point, and look forward to accelerating the company's growth over the next phase of value creation through our partnership with TPG," said Steven Meisel, Partner at Discovery. "In partnering with TPG, we are exceptionally well positioned to continue serving our existing customers and look forward to expanding our system in this next phase of growth. TPG's strong network of industry relationships, strategic vision, and experience building businesses of scale in the oil and gas space make them an ideal partner to help us capitalize on the exciting growth opportunities that lie ahead," said Drew Chambers, Partner at Discovery. http://press.tpg .com/phoeni xzhtnnl?c= 254315&p= i rol- newsArti cl epf&ID =2283372 1/2 6/27/2017, , TPG - Press Room - Press Release The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2017. TPG Growth's legal advisor for the transaction is Vinson & Skins LLP. Discovery's financial advisor for the transaction is Evercore, and its legal advisor is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. About TPG Growth TPG Growth is the middle market and growth equity investment platform of TPG, the global alternative asset firm. With more than $8.3 billion of assets under management, TPG Growth targets investments in a broad range of industries and geographies. TPG Growth has the deep sector knowledge, operational resources, and global experience to drive value creation, and help companies reach their full potential. The firm is backed by the resources of TPG, which has more than $73 billion of assets under management. For more information, visit www.tpggrowth.com. About Discovery Midstream Based in Dallas, Discovery is a full -service midstream company focused on maximizing value and providing outstanding service to producers. Discovery's management team has more than 100 years of experience in developing grassroots projects, optimizing assets and providing related services in the major producing basins in the United States. For more information, please visit www.discoverymidstream.com. Media Contacts: TPG Luke Barrett/Erika White (415) 743-1550 mediawtpg.com http://press.tpg .corn/phoeni xzhtml?c= 254315&p= i roI-newsArti cl ejf&I D= 2283372 2/2 Esther Gesick From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Steve Moreno Weld County Commissioner At Large 1150 O Street PO Box 758 Greeley CO 80632 Phone: 970-336-7204 Ext. 4207 Fax: 970-336-7233 Email: smoreno@co.weld.co.us Website: www.co.weld.co.us Steve Moreno Wednesday, January 17, 2018 1:02 PM Tom Parko Jr.; Kim Ogle Esther Gesick FW: USR17-0059 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: MARK and SHARON RIENTS [mailto:msrients88@msn.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 12:28 PM To: Barbara Kirkmeyer <bkirkmeyer@weldgov.com>; Mike Freeman <mfreeman@weldgov.com>; Julie Cozad <jcozad@weldgov.com>; Steve Moreno <smoreno@weldgov.com>; Sean Conway <sconway@weldgov.com> Cc: Sharon Rients <msrients88@gmail.com> Subject: USR17-0059 Commissioners, fl am writing this message to you regarding USR17-0059, Discovery gas plant Phase II that you will be voting on tomorrow. As this plant is directly adjacent to my home, I wanted you to know that the current phase I plant that is not fully operational, and we have ongoing issues with the amount of noise that is being generated. Now is you listen to Discovery, they are fully in compliance with the noise standard that they are being ask to meet, and while that may be true, there is no time day or night that I can leave my home and not hear their plant running. We moved to the country to have a quality of life that is free from industrial noise pollution, but it has now come to us. Since they do not have the current plant fully operational, I am asking that you postpone approval of the current 1 vote USR17-0059 until such time as they have the plant that is already approved operational so the noise that exists can be evaluated before they get to add more noise to our neighborhood. The way Discovery has been timing their requests, seems deceptive as each one is building one the previous, but when taken as separates, they seem much less invasive. It is my understanding that you are in your position to protect the interests of the residents of Weld County. Please do so in this matter by at least delaying approval until such time as the full impact of the existing plant can be seen. Thank you Mark Rients 4423 Falcon Dr Fort Lupton, Co 80621 2 ,c• • L•6 ' t tei..'"n'I i• allartit4 •n` 'r' r t. nr•%r',�, PP arfi#'" S ,;� • k , �..] . x+[,><' • �`.: li/4.I ltd . r• H-'i}y a_.-.. - 71 £^'t •'ug L;"• • • .4_ dr r • 't r 'rr �W ~ttio4 ,w • sib r /N L • af0 ,a, a,. , .4: -Lis:- • C .. ..e raila et- • 3.,.3.iOtp • Or af{•lip,t, 15?+9• lakt •tiL •�l Y r -at6 Ti{i •,•, ,_M' 4" .. DISC o VERY M I DSTR EE AM PARTNERS Discovery DJ Services, LLC Cory Jordan, Chief Operating Officer Weld County Board of County Commissioners October 4, 2017 DISC 0 VERY MIDSTREAM PAR SUMMARY: I. Company Overview II. Safety III. Overview: Boardwalk Pipeline Project, Phase II IV. Community DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 2 Our Local Team • Applicant - Discovery DJ Services, LLC - is the operating company for Discovery Midstream Partners. • Two Colorado offices: Brighton & Frederick — led and staffed by Colorado residents. • Strong preference for local hiring. • >90% local hires to date. Experienced Management Team • Based in Dallas. • In business eight years. • Working in Colorado almost two years. • Management team has decades of collective experience building projects across the U.S., including thousands of miles of pipelines. • Zero -incident safety record with EPA & OSHA, no NOVs. • Well capitalized to meet our commitments to communities where we work. • We are laser -focused on this project. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNI II. Safety DISC 0 VERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 5 Safety Features of our Pipelines: Design • Voluntarily adhere to CFR 192 and 195. • All -steel pipe, made in USA. • Bury 4' underground - standard is 3 feet. • At least 5' - often much more - more at road crossings. • Thicker, stronger, higher grade pipe. • X-ray 100% of our welds (minimum standard is 10%). • External, fusion -bond epoxy coating. • Cathodic protection to prevent corrosion. • Additional abrasive -resistant coating at all crossings. • Added protection where lines parallel high -voltage, overhead power lines. • Recent PHMSA audit of our records. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS F v Safety Features: Operations • Locally monitored 24/7, 365 days a year. • Operators certificated by Veriforce. • Written safety management plan. • Monthly training program for all operators. • All personnel have Stop Work authority/responsibility. • Leak detection system. • Strategically placed block valves. • Rigorous pipeline integrity management program. • Routine internal & external inspections. • Routine cleaning ("pigging"). • Detailed emergency management plan. • Training and planning with first responders. Mapping & Call Before You Dig • Well marked. • Detailed electronic version of route maintained with federal, state & local authorities. • Participate in Colorado's 811 One -Call registry. • Industry -standard pipeline markers. • Public Awareness Program. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS Part of Discovery's Boardwalk Pipeline Project • -30 miles of permitted pipeline in service. • Another -50 miles in various stages of construction. • Crosses Weld and Adams Counties. • Phase I: Eastern portion • Unanimously approved by Weld and Adams Counties, 2016. • Under construction now. • Phase II: Western portion • Permit applications in progress with Weld and Adams Counties, cities of Thornton, Brighton & Ft. Lupton for an additional -50 miles of pipeline. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS Overview: Phase II of the Boardwalk Pipeline Project • Will transport natural gas to Discovery's Gas Plant in Weld County and on to third -party pipelines for delivery to regional markets. • Crude oil will be delivered to storage facilities in Weld County & on to third party pipelines — also for delivery to regional markets. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 10 Map: Adams County Line to Fort Lupton Gas Plant 1 1 4- I ;l • S �.• 1 C' - r I r t • 1 1 u - 11#01TVC caFVESSOPSTArow .- • 1 _ -e--- lit, Cr-WI ma 1 . j -.-fi Iw IL1i7-1Lnatiaun r ass ► ��. . .�� S tom. giffrififf5IFIETNIFRIfilarer t TO bfESpr�yr�a�cOY COMMp�ITT DISC 0 VERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS —T" 4 • 'C -- -;c7 !_i �_,i-J-r y .•R S 7. r • San 4 - • • a t • U /. N I Y F- . 1 4 I rr t p rope aAS it,WT 11 How We Plan a Pipeline Project • Identify multiple route options. • Focus on mitigating impact on the environment, local residents & businesses. • We consider many factors including: • Vegetation • Sensitive species • Wetlands & water resources • Cultural resources & historic sites • Soil & topography • Location of existing pipelines & utility corridors • Discussions with neighboring landowners, local oil & gas producers • Select a preferred route & two optional routes. DISC o VERY 'IDSTR' Pipeline Benefits • More than 2.7 million miles of energy pipelines crisscross the U.S. • It's the largest underground highway in the world, delivering commodities used to heat our homes, fuel our cars, and as feedstock for manufacturing products we use every day. • Pipelines also substantially decrease tanker traffic. • In Colorado, pipelines can reduce truck trips by more than 90% over the life of a well (COGCC). • Increase public safety. • Reduce emissions, noise, dust & roadway damage. Land Reclamation • Work closely with landowners to restore land to its original state or better. • Reclaim ROWs as rapidly as possible. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 13 IV. Community DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNERS 14 Good Neighbors • We recognize the importance of being both a good neighbor and a responsible operator. • We approach this role with a focus on safety & stewardship. • We work to have a positive impact on our communities. • We make it a priority to volunteer and support organizations in the communities where we work, with a focus on youth sports, Boys and Girls Clubs, and events like rodeos and county fairs. Good Economic Partners • Our operations generate economic development through jobs, tax revenue and ROW payments to local landowners. • Pipelines reduce cost of roadway maintenance & repairs. • We hire locally. 90% of hires to date. DISCOVERY MIDSTREAM PARTNER Hello