HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181630.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County Administration
Building, Hearing Room, 1150 O Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to order by Chair,
Terry Cross, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry
Cross, Tom Cope.
Absent: Bruce Sparrow.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, and Ryder Reddick, Department of Planning
Services; Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Evan Pinkham and Hayley Balzano, Public
Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the May 1, 2018 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Bruce Johnson,
Seconded by Gene Stille. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0009
APPLICANT: LESLIE ANN WINDYKA
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FORA KENNEL FACILITY (FOR UP TO 17 DOGS AND 2 CATS) IN THE
A(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -2174, BEING PART N2SE4 SECTION 20, T5N, R64W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 54.25 AND APPROXIMATELY 2,100 FEET
WEST OF CR 53.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, requested that USR18-0009 be continued to the June 5th Planning
Commission Hearing as the applicant did not meet the required 30 -day mineral notification.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue USR18-0009 to the June 5, 2018 Planning Commission Hearing, Moved by Jordan
Jemiola, Seconded by Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: 1 MJUSRI8-15-0078
APPLICANT: CIRCLE B LAND COMPANY, LLC, C/O BILL BARRETT CORPORATION
PLANNER: RYDER REDDICK
REQUEST: A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE
BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT USR15-0078 FOR MINERAL RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE
(STORAGE OF TANKS, VESSELS, PIPE RACKS, OTHER OIL AND GAS
PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MORE THAN TWO (2) CARGO CONTAINERS
AS ACCESSORY STRUCTURES) TO ALSO INCLUDE A NATURAL GAS
COMPRESSOR STATION (WITH UP TO FOUR (4) NATURAL-GAS POWERED
COMPRESSORS, STORAGE BUILDINGS, TANKS, PRODUCTION
EQUIPMENT, METERS, FENCING AND OUTDOOR LIGHTING) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX14-0110, BEING PART E2SE4 SECTION 27, T5N,
R61W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 52 AND EAST APPROXIMATELY 1.75
MILES FROM CR 89.
Ryder Reddick, Planning Services, presented Case 1 MJUSRI8-15-0078, 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.
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Hayley Balzano, 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 suggested reviewing the noise development standard
as it is currently listed as the residential noise limit.
Doug Dennison, Highpoint Resources, 33105 CR 33, Greeley, Colorado stated that subsequent to this
application being submitted, Bill Barrett Corporation and Fifth Creek Energy merged to form a new company
called Highpoint Resources. He added that Circle B Land Company is still a subsidiary of Highpoint
Resources so that relationship has not changed.
Mr. Dennison said that this site is in a very rural area and dominated mostly by some grazing and some oil
and gas activity. These compressor stations are very critical to their operations to be able to continue to
produce their wells in this region.
Commissioner Jemiola referred to Development Standard 14 as suggested by Staff. Ms. Light said that
this is in a rural aea with the nearest residence approximately one (1) mile away. Mr. Jemiola asked the
applicant if they would accept the change to the light industrial noise limit. Mr. Dennison replied that he
would appreciate the change.
Commissioner Johnson said that this area is fairly sandy and asked the applicant if they are aware of what
needs to be done to keep that from blowing. Mr. Dennison said that when this site is first disturbed any of
the spoils, piles or cut banks will have blanketing or using a lot of hydro mulch to keep it from blowing
around until it is revegetated.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 14 to change the noise limit from the Residential Zone to the Light
Industrial Zone, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Lonnie Ford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
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 1 MJUSRI8-15-0078 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 Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0015
APPLICANT: SEAN AND ANNETTE JAEHN
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY
USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (EVENT VENUE FOR WEDDINGS, GRADUATIONS,
PARTIES, CONFERENCES, AND SIMILAR GATHERINGS) PROVIDED THAT
THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR RECORDED
SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED PRIOR TO
ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING SUBDIVISIONS IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -1567, BEING PART E2SE4 SECTION 21, T6N, R65W
OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 66 AND APPROXIMATELY 0.2 MILES
WEST OF CR 43.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0015, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that the applicant submitted an email that addresses the
comments from the City of Greeley; therefore, staff is requesting that this Condition of Approval be removed.
Additionally, Staff has also received the signed traffic study. The Department of Planning Services
recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development
standards.
Hayley Balzano, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access to the site and the drainage
conditions for the site. Ms. Balzano referred to a typo in the conditions of approval that requires offsite
improvements to design and construct a left deceleration/turn lane on CR 66. She stated it should read
that to design and construct a left deceleration/tum lane on CR 43 at CR 66.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Sean and Annette Jaehn, 20767 CR 66, stated that they purchased this property six (6) years ago and they
started restoring the historic home and barn. As a result of the restoration, many people suggested having
this as a place for weddings and other events. They believe it would fit in with the community and educating
the people about the history of Greeley and Weld County and also the history of farming.
Mr. Jaehn said that they had a traffic study done and it recommended that no turn lane be constructed as
there is minimal impact. He added that financially, it would kill their project. Additionally, he doesn't believe
there is any room for those turn lanes; therefore, the will request a waiver from the Board of County
Commissioners.
Commissioner Johnson said that there will be a lot of traffic on that road during October with the beat dump.
He agreed that the roadway is narrow. He cautioned the applicant that if they schedule any events during
October it might not be well received. Mr. Jaehn said that their proposed use ends before the approximate
start of harvesting the beats, which is usually the first or second week in October. Ms. Jaehn noted that it
states in the staff report that it will run until October 31, but it should be October 1st.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Ms. Aungst recommended removing Condition of Approval 1.C in regard to the applicant attempting to
address the requirements of the City of Greeley as the applicant did submit an email stating that they have
received the City of Greeley's comments. Additionally, Ms. Aungst received a signed Traffic Impact Study
and recommender) removing Condition of Approval 1.A. Ms. Aungst also recommended amending
Development Standard 3 to reflect the change to October 1.
Ms. Balzano recommended amending Condition of Approval 1.B.1.a to read "Design and construct a left
deceleration/turn lane on CR 43 at CR 66".
Motion: Amend the Staff Report as recommended by Staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by
Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
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.
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Motion: Forward Case USR18-0015 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 Michael Wailes.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0026
APPLICANT: DCP OPERATING COMPANY, 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 5.45 MILE IN LENGTH (16 -INCH DISCHARGE
PIPELINE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PIPELINE COMMENCES IN THE NE4 OF SECTION 12, T3N, R65W, AND
CROSSES INTO SECTION 1, T3N, R65W PROCEEDING INTO SECTIONS 36,
31, 30, 19 AND 18, T4N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
AND TERMINATES AT THE CROSSROADS BOOSTER 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 USR18-0026, 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.
Hayley Balzano, Public Works, reported on the traffic, access and crossing of the roadways.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Patrick Groom, 822 7th Street, Greeley, Colorado, stated that this pipeline is the segment from the Milton
Compressor Station to the Crossroads Compressor Station. This segment is a 5.45 mile segment and
consists of a 16 inch pipeline. This is called a discharge pipeline because it is intended to carry the
discharge gas from the Milton Compressor Station up to the Crossroads Compressor Station.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Commissioner Ford asked how deep the pipeline will be. Mr. Groom said it depends on the right-of-way
agreement; however, DCP requires a minimum of three feet deep. Mr. Groom said that during the oil and
gas pipeline meeting yesterday there was discussion regarding the depth for pipelines on road crossings
that is being recommended by Public Works.
Mr. Groom referred to the development standard regarding noxious weeds. DCP as the applicant has an
obligation to abide by the Code and make sure that noxious weeds are not present within that easement
during construction and needs to ensure that there isn't fugitive dust during construction. After the pipeline
is installed and after the area is reclaimed it should be the landowner's responsibility to maintain the surface.
He added that this is what is required in the Code without this USR. He suggested amending that
development standard to reflect that during construction those conditions would apply.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 to read "The applicant shall control noxious weeds on the site
during construction until the site is remediated", Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Richard Beck.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
Commissioner Stille asked if the motion they just made is more or less understood and said that maybe
they should have just deleted Development Standard 4.
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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 USR18-0026 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 Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Lonnie Ford, Michael Wailes, Richard Beck, Terry Cross,
Tom Cope.
CASE NUMBER: USR18-0027
APPLICANT: DCP OPERATING COMPANY, 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 COMMENCES SW4 OF SECTION 18, T4N, R64W, AND
CROSSES SECTIONS 7AND 6, T4N, R64W, PROCEEDING INTO SECTION 31,
T5N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO AND
TERMINATING AT THE DCP OPERATING O'CONNOR GAS PLANT.
LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF CR 52; WEST OF CR 51; NORTH OF CR
44 AND EAST OF CR 49
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR18-0027, 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.
Hayley Balzano, Public Works, reported on the traffic, access and crossing of the roadways.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Patrick Groom, 822 7th Street, Greeley, Colorado, stated that this is the second segment in that pipeline
corridor from the Milton Compressor Station to the O'Connor Gas Plant. This is a larger diameter of pipe
as there is additional gas being brought into the Crossroads Compressor Station from other locations and
so more gas is being pushed onto the O'Connor Gas Plant.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Delete Development Standard 4, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Gene Stille. 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 USR18-0027 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Tom Cope.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, 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.
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The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. Bruce
Johnson referred to a recent article in the Greeley Tribune regarding the USR process. He stated that he
partially agreed with the Tribune and believes that these USR's are going beyond the intent and what types
of use should be in the agricultural zones.
Meeting adjourned at 1:57 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
161/4tVI6nLd
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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