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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR18-0043, FORA GREATER THAN 12 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL
GAS PIPELINE (20 -INCH NATURAL GAS PIPELINE APPROXIMATELY 43.3 MILES IN
LENGTH) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - ONEOK, INC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 1st day of
August, 2018, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing
the application of ONEOK, Inc., 100 W. 5th Street, Tulsa, OK 74103, for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0043, for a greater than 12 -inch
High Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline (20 -inch natural gas pipeline approximately 43.3 miles in
length) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the following described real estate, being more
particularly described as follows:
The Pipeline crosses Sections 2, 3, 11, 12, 13,
Township 7 North, Range 56 West; Sections 18, 19,
20, 21, 28, 33, 34, Township 8 North, Range 56
West; Sections 1, 12, 13, Township 8 North, Range
57 West; Sections 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 22, 23, 26, 35,
Township 9 North, Range 57 West; Sections 1 and
2, Township 9 North, Range 58 West; Sections 17,
18, 20, 21, 27, 28, 34, 35, Township 10 North, Range
58 West; Sections 2, 3, 4, 11, 12, 13, Township 10
North, Range 59 West; Sections 19, 29, 30, 32, 33,
34, Township 11 North, Range 59 West; Sections 2,
3, 11, 13, 14, 24, Township 11 North, Range 60
West; Sections 20, 21, 27, 28, 34, Township 12
North, Range 60 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County,
Colorado
WHEREAS, at said hearing, the applicant was present, and
WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of
said Use by Special Review Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the
Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter
and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of
Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has
shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows:
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A. Section 23-2-490.A — All reasonable efforts have been made to avoid
irrigated cropland or to minimize the negative impacts on agricultural uses
and lands. The applicant indicated that it will coordinate with landowners
during development of construction rights -of -way across cultivated
croplands and agricultural areas. The application indicates that original
contours and drainage patterns shall be re-established to the greatest
extent practicable. Topsoil will be segregated during trenching activities.
Pre-existing vegetative cover and land uses will be restored. Seed mixes
formulated in consultation with the Natural Resources Conservation
Services, as well as landowner -approved seed mixes, will be utilized to
revegetate the affected areas.
B. Section 23-2-490.B — The pipeline will not have an undue adverse effect
on existing and future development of the surrounding area, as set forth in
applicable Master Plans. The proposed pipeline route is not located within
three (3) miles of any municipality.
C. Section 23-2-490.C — The design of the proposed pipeline mitigates
negative impacts on the surrounding area to the greatest extent feasible.
The proposed preferred pipeline route will be via a new pipeline easement.
The application indicates that locating the proposed pipeline within the
existing ONEOK Bakken pipeline easement would increase the length of
the of the pipeline by 18 miles beyond the preferred alignment. Minimizing
the length of the pipeline within Weld County will minimize the negative
impacts on the surrounding area to the greatest extent possible. The
applicant has preliminary agreements/authorizations with 77 of the 89
tracts. The applicant is in negotiations with four (4) remaining landowners
who own the remaining twelve (12) tracks of land. Additionally, the
applicant has modified the route to avoid five (5) water lines on a
landowner's property.
D. Section 23-2-490.D — The site shall be maintained in such a manner so as
to control soil erosion, dust and the growth of noxious weeds. The
application indicates that measures will be instituted to control the spread
of noxious weeds during and following construction. Measures to be
implemented will include: preventing the introduction and spread of noxious
weeds during and following construction of the project by requiring all
equipment be cleaned prior to entering the project area; preventing
segregated topsoil from being spread to adjacent areas or along the
construction right-of-way; control infestations that may develop during
operations.
E. Section 23-2-490.E -- The applicant has agreed to implement any
reasonable measures deemed necessary by the Board of County
Commissioners to ensure that the health, safety and welfare of the
inhabitants of the County will be protected, and to mitigate or minimize any
potential adverse impacts from the proposed pipeline. The applicant
indicated that it will coordinate with landowners during development of
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construction rights -of -way across cultivated croplands and agricultural
areas. The application indicates that original contours and drainage
patterns shall be re-established to the greatest extent practicable. Topsoil
will be segregated during trenching activities. Pre-existing vegetative cover
and land uses will be restored. Seed mixes formulated in consultation with
the Natural Resources Conservation Services, as well as landowner
approved seed mixes, will be utilized to revegetate the affected areas.
Rough and final grading includes restoring disturbed areas as near as
practicable to preconstruction conditions, returning the topsoil where
topsoil has been stripped, preparing a seedbed (where applicable) for
permanent seeding, installing or repairing temporary erosion and sediment
control measures, repairing/replacing fences, and installing permanent
erosion and sediment controls. The application indicates that the pipeline
and aboveground facilities associated with this USR will be designed,
constructed, operated and maintained according with the United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT) Minimum Federal Safety
Standards. ONEOK has indicated measures that it will take to facilitate the
safe operation of the pipeline including: hydrostatic testing to verify the
pipeline's integrity prior to operations; corrosion protection by using high -
integrity fusion bond epoxy coating and cathodic protection; internal
inspection of the pipe using "smart pigs" designed to detect irregularities
on the internal and external surfaces of the pipe; supervisory control and
data acquisition system to continuously monitor the pipeline and the
pressure of its contents; and participation in state "one call" programs.
F. Section 23 -2 -490.F —All reasonable alternatives to the proposal have been
adequately assessed, and the proposed action is consistent with the best
interests of the people of the County and represents a balanced use of
resources in the affected area. The applicant evaluated the proposed
preferred pipeline route (43.3 miles) in a new pipeline easement, versus
locating the pipeline within an existing ONEOK pipeline easement in the
vicinity. The application indicates that locating the pipeline within the
existing ONEOK Bakken pipeline easement would increase the length the
of the pipeline by 18 miles beyond the preferred pipeline route of 43.3
miles. Minimizing the length of the pipeline within Weld County will
minimize the negative impacts on the surrounding area to the greatest
extent possible.
G. Section 23-2-490.G — The nature and location or expansion of the pipeline
will not unreasonably interfere with any significant wildlife habitat and will
not unreasonably affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural
resource, known historic landmark or archaeological site within the affected
area. The Colorado Division of Wildlife, in the referral response dated
July 2, 2018, outlined a number of recommendations regarding the timing
of construction and impact on Plains Sharp -tailed Grouse Leks, Plains
Sharp -tailed Grouse, Raptor Nests, Swift Fox dens and Burrowing Owl
nests. The Division of Wildlife recommends wildlife surveys be conducted
should construction occur during the nesting and denning seasons for the
above species. These times vary among species but the maximum time
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from the beginning to end (taking into the account all of the above species)
is from March 1 — October 31. The majority of species nesting/denning
seasons end by July 31st with the exception of the Burrowing Owl which
ends October 31st. The application indicates that should this be approved,
construction is anticipated to begin in the third quarter of 2018, and is
anticipated to end in the first quarter of 2019. This would avoid the
nesting/denning season for the majority of the animals (with the exception
of the burrowing owl). The referral comments also indicate that stretches
of the North and South Pawnee Creeks are located within the Mapped
Recovery and Conservation Area which contains some species of Eastern
Plains fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife recommends that the applicant
consult with them regarding best managements practices and best timing
for crossing of these creeks. Lastly, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has
expressed concerns in past instances where construction crews and/or
public using construction roads have illegally shot wildlife. They are
requesting that the County make a Condition of Approval that the applicant
conduct an environmental briefing for their staff re: legal hunting
allowances/requirements with a Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer prior
to commencing construction. A Condition of Approval (as an attempt to
address condition) is attached regarding the Colorado Parks and Wildlife
referral comments. The applicant conducted a Class I cultural resource
inventory search for the project. No known cultural resources will be
impacted by the project. The applicant will conduct construction in
accordance with an established Unanticipated Finds Plan. No referral
response has been received from the Colorado Historical Society in regard
to this case.
H. Section 23-2-480.A.8 — No adverse impact, from stormwater runoff, to the
public rights -of -way and/or surrounding properties as a result of the
pipeline. The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code),
Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code), Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards can ensure that there are adequate
provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the application of ONEOK, Inc., for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0043, for a greater than 12 -inch High Pressure Natural
Gas Pipeline (20 -inch natural gas pipeline approximately 43.3 miles in length) in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District, on the parcel of land described above be, and hereby is, granted
subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required during the construction of the
pipeline. Road maintenance may include dust control, tracking control, and
damage repair attributable to construction of the pipeline and located within
one-half (0.5) mile of any construction access point for the project.
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B. The applicant shall address the requirements of the Colorado Department
of Transportation (CDOT) as stated in the electronic mail referral dated June
14, 2018. Written evidence of such shall be provided to the Department of
Planning Services.
C. The applicant shall attempt to address the comments of the Colorado
Department of Parks and Wildlife, as stated in their referral response, dated
July 2, 2018.
D. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0043.
2) The attached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260.D
of the Weld County Code.
4) County Road 82 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
5) County Road 84 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
6) County Road 151 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
7) County Road 153 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
8) County Road 90 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
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requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
9) County Road 149 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
10) County Road 102 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
11) County Road 104 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
12) County Road 139 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
13) County Road 128 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
14) County Road 132 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
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15) County Road 136 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a local road, which
requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the existing right-of-way on the site plan. All setbacks
shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
16) County Road 105 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a collector road, which
requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the future and existing right-of-way on the site plan. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the future
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
17) County Road 127 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a collector road, which
requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate the future and existing right-of-way on the site plan. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way.
This road is maintained by Weld County.
18) County Road 118 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as a collector road, which
requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall.
delineate the future and existing right-of-way on the site plan. All
setbacks shall be measured from the edge of the future
right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
19) The applicant shall show and label the section line right-of-way as
"Section Line Right -of -Way, not County maintained."
20) The applicant shall show and label the approved access locations
on the site plan (if applicable). The applicant must obtain an Access
Permit in the approved location(s) prior to construction.
21) The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has
jurisdiction over all accesses to State highways. The applicant shall
show the approved CDOT accesses on the map and label with
access permit number, if applicable.
22) The applicant shall show and label the floodplain and floodway (if
applicable) boundaries on the map. The applicant shall label the
floodplain boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map
Panel Number.
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one
(1) paper copy or one (1) electronic copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the map,
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the applicant shall submit a Mylar map along with all other documentation required
as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar map shall be recorded in the office of the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The
map shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D
of the Weld County Code. The Mylar map and additional requirements shall be
submitted within one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of
County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying
the recording fee.
3. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance #2012-3, approved April 30,
2012, should the map not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty
(120) days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a
$50.00 recording continuance charge shall be added for each additional three (3)
month period.
4. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this
Use by Special Review, as appropriate. Acceptable format is a projected ESRI
shapefile (.shp, .shx, .dbf, .prj) with a defined coordinate system (i.e., NAD 1983
UTM Zone 13N, WGS 1984, NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Colorado North FIPS
0501 (US Feet)....etc.). This digital file may be sent to maps@co.weld.co.us.
5. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline
items, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
B. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to
construction of the pipeline.
C. The applicant shall submit evidence of a Right -of -Way Permit for any work
that may be required in the right-of-way and/or a Special Transport Permit
for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site.
6. Prior to Operation:
A. Accepted construction drawings and construction of the off -site roadway
improvements are required prior to operation.
B. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the
Office of Emergency Management and the Fire District. The plan shall be
reviewed on an annual basis by the Facility operator, the Fire District and
the Weld County Office of Emergency Management. Submit evidence of
acceptance to the Department of Planning Services.
C. A copy of the signed and recorded (construction and post construction)
lease agreements (or other acceptable authorization from property owner)
for pipeline right-of-way (easements) shall be submitted to the Department
of Planning Services.
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7. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or
electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review map
is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the
applicant has been approved for an early release agreement.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
by the following vote on the 1st day of August, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD NTY, COLORADO
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Steve Moreno, Chair
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Mike Freeman
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ONEOK, INC.
USR18-0043
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0043, is
for a Greater than 12 -inch High Pressure Natural Gas Pipeline (20 -inch natural gas
pipeline approximately 43.3 miles in length) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, subject to
the Development Standards stated hereon.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of
the Weld County Code.
3. All signs shall adhere to Chapter 23, Article IV, Division 2 and Appendices 23-C, 23-D and
23-E of the Weld County Code.
4. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency
Action and Safety Plan on or before March 15th of every year signed by representatives
for the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the
Department of Planning Services.
5. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal
Sites and Facilities Act, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5) shall be stored and removed for final
disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination.
6. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This
is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid
waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, C.R.S. §30-20-100.5.
7. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a
manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other
potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with Chapter 14,
Article I, of the Weld County Code.
8. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration
of construction of the pipeline and until ground cover is established. Uses on the property
shall comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's Air Quality Regulations.
9. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided.
Portable toilets are acceptable. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in
Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers.
10. The applicant shall submit an Air Pollution Emission Notice (A.P.E.N.) and Emissions
Permit Application and obtain a permit from the Air Pollution Control Division of the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, as applicable.
11. The facility operator shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any
State -issued permit.
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12. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
13. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent
properties where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent
properties in accordance with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light
source may create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on public or private
streets. No colored lights may be used which may be confused with, or construed as,
traffic control devices.
14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the
site, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code.
15. During construction, the access(es) on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts
to the public road, including damages and/or off -site tracking.
16. During construction, there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads.
On -site parking will be utilized.
17. Any work that may occupy and/or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement
shall acquire an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement.
18. Access will be along County right-of-way and maintenance of the right-of-way will not be
the responsibility of Weld County.
19. Any oil and gas pipeline crossing a County road shall be bored a minimum of twenty (20)
feet below arterial roads, fifteen (15) feet below collector and paved local roads, and ten
(10) feet below gravel local roads. This depth shall be measured below the lowest roadside
ditch flowline elevation, for the full width of the future right-of-way.
20. With exception of perpendicular crossings, oil and gas pipelines are not to be located
within Weld County right-of-way or future right-of-way.
21. Any damage occurring to the County right-of-way, caused by the pipeline, will be the
responsibility of the operator.
22. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on -site will be maintained.
23. Building permits may be required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code.
Currently, the following have been adopted by Weld County: 2012 International Codes,
2006 International Energy Code, and 2017 National Electrical Code. A Building Permit
Application must be completed and two (2) complete sets of engineered plans bearing the
wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be submitted for review. A
Geotechnical Engineering Report, performed by a Colorado registered engineer, shall be
required or an Open Hole Inspection.
24. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and
Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
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25. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public
Works, and Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at
any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply
with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all
applicable Weld County regulations.
26. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed
by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial
changes from the plans or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the
approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County
Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are
permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning
Services.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development
Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County
Commissioners.
28. RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of
the most abundant mineral resources, including, but not limited to, sand and gravel, oil,
natural gas, and coal. Under Title 34 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, minerals are vital
resources because (a) the state's commercial mineral deposits are essential to the state's
economy; (b) the populous counties of the state face a critical shortage of such deposits;
and (c) such deposits should be extracted according to a rational plan, calculated to avoid
waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption of the ecology and
quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state. Mineral resource
locations are widespread throughout the County and persons moving into these areas
must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Oftentimes, mineral
resource sites are fixed to their geographical and geophysical locations. Moreover, these
resources are protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the
opportunity to extract the mineral resource.
29. The Weld County Right to Farm Statement, as it appears in Section 22-2-20.J.2 of the
Weld County Code, shall be placed on the map and recognized at all times.
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