HomeMy WebLinkAbout20180385.tiffHEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 2018-10
RE: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT,
USR17-0068, FOR A GREATER THAN 12 -INCH HIGH PRESSURE NATURAL GAS
PIPELINE APPROXIMATELY SIX (6) MILES LONG (20 -INCH NATURAL GAS PIPELINE
ORIGINATING AT THE FORT LUPTON GAS PLANT [USR17-0059] AND TERMINATING
AT AN INTERCONNECT) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - DISCOVERY
DJ SERVICES, LLC
A public hearing was conducted on February 7, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., with the following present:
Commissioner Steve Moreno, Chair
Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Pro-Tem
Commissioner Sean P. Conway
Commissioner Julie A. Cozad
Commissioner Mike Freeman
Also present:
Clerk to the Board, Esther Gesick/Tisa Juanicorena
Assistant County Attorney, Bob Choate
Planning Services Department representative, Kim Ogle
Public Works Department representative, Evan Pinkham
Public Works Engineer representative, Hayley Balzano
Health Department representative, Ben Frissell
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated December 28, 2017, and duly published
January 2, 2018, in the Greeley Tribune, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request
of Discovery DJ Services, LLC, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit, USR17-0068, for a greater than 12 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately
six (6) miles long (20 -inch natural gas pipeline originating at the Fort Lupton Gas Plant
[USR17-0059] and terminating at an interconnect) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Bob
Choate, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record.
Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, presented a brief summary of the proposal and
stated the applicant's intent to construct and operate a natural gas pipeline named the Milton
West 20 -inch Pipeline which will connect to the Fort Lupton Gas Plant and to the Milton Hudson
Interconnect. He stated this pipeline will increase the overall pipeline transfer capacity of natural
gas, reduce the burden on Weld County roads, and promote safer transport in the County.
Mr. Ogle stated the pipeline will be constructed within a permanent easement of 30 feet and
include above ground equipment to include a launcher at the Fort Lupton Gas Facility and a
launcher at the Milton Hudson Interconnect. He reported the pipeline to be within the three (3)
mile referral area of the Towns of Lochbuie and Hudson, and the Cities of Brighton and Fort
Lupton, and he reviewed the referral responses from these municipalities. He states the applicant
has attained private easements negotiated with private land owners and he reviewed the pipeline
route, safety and emergency procedures, maintenance, pipeline markers at intersections, and
Department of Transportation regulations. Mr. Ogle reported the applicant held a community
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meeting on October 4, 2017, with 15 surrounding property owners in attendance. He stated
referrals were sent to 18 agencies and five (5) referral responses were received with comments
that have been incorporated into the staff recommendation. He displayed the site map and
entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written.
e Evan Pinkham, Public Works Department representative, provided a brief overview of the
transportation plans and requirements and reported the County roadways that the pipeline will
cross to include CRs 12, 35, 37, 41, CR 12 Section Line, and CR 39 Section Line. He stated,
during construction, the maximum number of vehicles proposed is 20 per day with five (5) semis,
and the Department of Public Works is requiring an Improvements Agreement and submittal of
evidence of a Right -of -Way Permit for any work performed in the rights -of -way.
• Hayley Balzano, Public Works Engineer representative, presented the drainage and grading
requirements and stated this application meets exception #1.A.5 for pipelines and she reviewed
the typical Conditions and Development Standards related to Engineering.
El Ben Frissell, Department of Public Health and Environment, reviewed the water and sewer
provisions, stating portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable during construction and after
construction, and no other services will be required. He asserted an Air Emissions Permit may be
necessary if over 25 acres are disturbed, and he stated DS #11-17 address Environmental Health
items.
• Matthew Norton, Compliance Manager, represented the applicant and introduced the
members of the team that were present. He provided a PowerPoint presentation and reviewed
the company history, hiring practices, experience in pipeline construction, and Goal Zero
Philosophy which means zero incidents, zero NOVs and zero lost time incidents. He continued
by reviewing capital, safety and design, emphasized the pipelines are built to Department of
Transportation (DOT) Standards, exceed state and federal depth cover standards, have x-rays
on all welds, protected coatings on pipelines, markers at road crossings, hydrostatic testing, and
he stated they had a recent construction audit with no findings. Mr. Norton stated the pipeline is
monitored 24/7/365 and he reviewed the qualifications of operators, the stop work authority
practice, leak detection and monitoring, block valves at several locations to isolate concerns, and
stated they are a member of call before you dig, and promote rigorous pipeline integrity. He
mentioned they want to be good neighbors and have volunteered the water tanks at the plant for
fire department use, if needed, and they participate in Weld County LEPC meetings, and work
with other operators. He stated this project consists of 32,000 feet of 20 -inch pipeline, which is
about six (6) miles, and will transport only natural gas to the gas plant and then process it and
deliver it to other parties for use. Mr. Norton displayed a map of the pipeline route and stated
pipelines are the most efficient way to move product. He noted 75 percent of the homes and
businesses in Colorado are heated with natural gas and Discovery is proud to be a part of that
service. He discussed the planning that goes into a pipeline project to include route selection,
attaining rights -of -way, and communicating with surrounding property owners and considering the
topography and biological eco-systems that could be impacted. He asserted reclamation is a
priority and they want to focus the project on safety of the neighbors and stewardship of the land.
• No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
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In response to Chair Moreno, Mr. Norton indicated he has reviewed, and agrees to abide by,
the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, as proposed.
Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the request of Discovery DJ Services, LLC, for
a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR17-0068, for a greater
than 12 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline approximately six (6) miles long (20 -inch natural
gas pipeline originating at the Fort Lupton Gas Plant [USR17-0059] and terminating at an
interconnect) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, based on the recommendations of Planning staff
and the Planning Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as
entered into the record. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cozad, and it carried
unanimously. There being no further discussion, the hearing was completed at 10:51 a.m.
This Certification was approved on the 12th day of February, 2018.
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