HomeMy WebLinkAbout20182925.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Chris Gathman, Planning Services
DATE: July 11, 2018
FROM: Evan Pinkham, Public Works
SUBJECT: USR18-0057
The Weld County Department of Public Works has reviewed this Use by Special Review Pipeline proposal.
Staff comments made during this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues
may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 4.47 mile
long 16 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline proposing to connect the Northstar Booster (applied for
under USR18-0018) to the existing DCP pipeline system.
ACCESS
Per Chapter 12, Article 5, Section 12-5-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County
maintained roadways. We strongly encourage you to discuss your access with Public Works prior to laying
out your site plan to ensure the approved accesses are compatible with your layout.
For new accesses and/or change of use of an existing access, the fee and photos are required (photo
looking left and right along roadway from the access point and looking in to and out of the access point).
These photos are used to evaluate the safety of the access location. Access permit instructions and
application can be found at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/permits/. Chapter 6,
Sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the Weld County Engineering and Construction Criteria offer access design
guidance, which can be accessed at: https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/engineering/.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 66 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall
delineate on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road.
If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld
County Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future
right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is
maintained by Weld County.
County Road 70 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-
of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code, Chapter 23, Article Ill, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-
way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County.
County Road 72 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a(n) local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-
of-way cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County
Code, Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-3-50, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-
way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained
by Weld County.
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to state highways.
Please contact Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify the access permit or for any
additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highway 392)
Per Chapter 12, Article 4, Section 12-4-30.B, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any
County rights -of -way or easement. Pipelines crossing a county road shall obtain a Right -of -Way Permit and
possibly a Special Transport Permit. Pipelines crossing county roads shall be bored, unless otherwise
approved by Public Works. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/publicworks/permits/.
Any oil and gas pipeline crossing an arterial 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.
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRACKING CONTROL POLICY
Per Chapter 12, Appendix 12A.10.1, traffic volumes to the proposed facility may require the installation of
a tracking control device and/or a minimum of four inches of compacted recycled asphalt or aggregate road
base. Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. Temporary
Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of
construction activities. Recycled concrete is not allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control devices
can be double cattle guards or rip rap (6" washed rock). Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-
way is required just prior to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to
the tracking control requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and consideration.
IMPROVEMENTS AND ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Public Works may require an Improvements Agreement for one or all the following reasons:
• Off -Site Public Improvements
• Road Maintenance Agreement
• Construction Maintenance Agreement
• Access Improvements Agreement
An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required offsite improvements per Chapter 12, Article
5, Section 12-5-60. Collateral is required to ensure the improvements are completed, and maintained.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server 6/File/Departments/Public%20Works/DevelopmentR
eview/sprusr.pdf. It will detail the approved haul route(s), outline when offsite improvements will be
triggered, and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes. Possible mitigations included in the
road maintenance agreement may include but are not limited to: dust control and damage repairs.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
Pipelines are excepted from the requirements of a drainage report and detention pond design under 23-
12-30.F.1.a.5 for pipelines or transmission lines.
MS4:
This site is located in a Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Area which may trigger specific
water quality requirements or other drainage improvements. In addition to compliance with applicable Weld
County regulations, property owner is required to be compliant with any additional MS4 requirements.
Questions pertaining to the MS4 requirements should be directed to the Public Works Department 970-
304-6496.
GRADING PERMIT
If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline items such as structures, parking lots,
laydown yards etc..., a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to the start of construction. Grading
Permit applications are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release
Request Form may be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have
reviewed the referral and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may
not be granted depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an
Engineering representative from the Public Works for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required during the construction of the pipeline. Road maintenance
may include dust control, tracking control, damage repair attributable to construction of the pipeline and
located within 1/2 mile of any construction access point for the project. (Department of Public Works)
B. The plan shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 70 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 on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
2. County Road 72 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 on the site plan the existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge
of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
3. County Road 66 is a paved 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 on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from
the edge of future right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public
Works)
4. 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. (Department of Public
Works)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to construction of the pipeline.
(Department of Public Works)
B. 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. (Department of Public Works)
C. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed for construction of non -pipeline items, a Weld County grading
permit will be required. (Department of Public Works)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
2. 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. (Department of Public Works)
3. During construction, there shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking
will be utilized. (Department of Public Works)
4. 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. (Department of Public Works)
5. 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. (Department of Public Works)
6. 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. (Department of Public Works)
7. Any damage occurring to the right of way, caused by the pipeline, will be the responsibility of the
operator. (Department of Public Works)
8. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on site will be maintained. (Department of Public Works)
WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT
1555 North 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 www.weldhealth.org
Memorandum
To: Chris Gathman
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: July 9, 2018
Re: USR18-0057 DCP Operating Company, LP
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 4.47 mile long 16 -inch high
pressure natural gas pipeline proposing to connect the Northstar Booster (applied for
under USR18-0018) to the existing DCP pipeline system.
Permanent water and sewer is not required as this request is a temporary construction
use. Portable toilets and bottled water can be utilized during construction of the
pipeline. As the amount of disturbed area does exceeds 25 acres an Air Pollution
Emission Notice (APEN) is required.
We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following
requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards:
1. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and
removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and
groundwater contamination.
2. 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,
30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed 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 1 of the Weld County Code.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout
the duration of construction of the pipeline and until ground cover is established.
Health Administration
Vital Records
Icic: 9/U 304 6410
Fax: 9/U -3U1-6112
Public Health &
Clinical Services
Icic: 9/0 304 6420
Fax: 9 /0-304-6416
Environmental Health
Services
Tele: 970-304-6415.
Fax. 970-304-6411
Communication,
Education & Planning
Tele: 970-304-5470
Fax: 970-304-6452
Emergency Preparedness
& Response
Tele: 970-304-6470
Fax: 970-3O4-6452
Public Health
Uses on the property shall comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's
air quality regulations.
5. 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.
6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State
and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
PROJECT:
MEMORANDUM
TO: C. Gathman DATE: July 2, 2018
FROM: Diana Aungst, CFM
SUBJECT: USR18-0057, DCP Operating Company
A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 4.47 mile long 16 -inch high
pressure natural gas pipeline proposing to connect the Northstar Booster (applied for under USR18-0018)
to the existing DCP pipeline system.
PARCELs: Multiple
CONDITION OF APPROVAL:
1. Any improvements or new construction in the floodplain require a Flood Hazard Development Permit.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Map #08123C -1535E effective date January 20, 2016 (Lone Tree Creek Floodplain).
Any development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water
Conservation Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in
Colorado, and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The
FEMA definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavation, drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning
Services - Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries
have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
cOLIN
June 18, 2018
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant DCP Operating Company, LP Case Number: USR18-0057
Please Reply By: July 16, 2018 Planner: Chris Gathman
Project: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 4.47 mile long
16 -inch high pressure natural gas pipeline proposing to connect the Northstar Booster (applied for under
USR18-0018) to the existing DCP pipeline system.
Location: The proposed Pipeline is located North of County Road 64.5, south of County Road 74, east
of County Road 45 and west of County Road 47.
Parcel Number: Multiple Parcels
Legal: The proposed pipeline is located in Sections 2, 11, 14, 23, and 26, T6N, R65W of the 6th P.M_,
Weld County, Colorado.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. if you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
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From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria
To: Chins Gathman
Cc: Bilobran, Timothy; Allvson Mattson - CD0T
Subject: 18-0057 - DCP
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 2:07:12 PM
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The applicant will need to obtain the appropriate permit (access or utility) if they have to access from
a state highway or if they need to cross under a state highway.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
COLORADO
Department of ['r .nsport .tion
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us I www.codot.gov I www.cotrip.org
From: Kristine Ranslem
To: Chris Gathman
Subject: FW: USR18-0057 Referral
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:49:02 AM
Importance: High
Please see the referral comments below. Thanks!
From: linda.bruce@faa.gov [mailto:linda.bruce@faa.gov]
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 7:20 AM
To: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com>
Cc: Delilah.Colin@faa.gov
Subject: RE: USR18-0057 Referral
Kristine,
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviews planning and construction proposals through the
submittal of FAA Form 7460-1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration. If any portion of the
proposal is located within 20,000 feet of a public use runway (and breaks a 100:1 plane coming off
the nearest point of the nearest runway); or, is more than 200 feet above ground level at any
location, the FAA requires the project's proponent to file a Form 7460-1. If the proposal does not
meet any of the criteria above, it may still be necessary to file a Form 7460-1 if the structure
requires an FCC license or there is a potential for navigational equipment interference. The FAA uses
information provided on this form to conduct an aeronautical review to determine if the proposal
will pose an aeronautical hazard and to minimize the adverse effects to aviation. FAA Form 7460-1
can be filed electronically at www.oeaaa.faa.gov. Please use the notice criteria tool on this website
to determine whether or not the proponent is required to file.
Linda Bruce
Colorado State Planner
Federal Aviation Administration
Denver Airports District Office
(303) 342-1264
From: Kristine Ranslem [mailto:kranslem@weldgov.com]
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 2:49 PM
To: Gary Cyr <gcyr@gxy.net>; mlongstreth@gxy.net; Bethany Pascoe <bpascoe@weldgov.com>; Roy
Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>; Alan Caldwell <acaldwell@weldgov.com>;
timothy.bilobran@state.co.us; denise.kostiv@state.co.us; Brandon Muller
<Brandon.muller@state.co.us>; kiel.g.downing@usace.army.mil; Bruce, Linda (FAA)
<linda.bruce@faa.gov>; Brad Mueller (Brad.Mueller@greeleygov.com)
<Brad.Mueller@greeleygov.com>; 'Mike Garrott' <mike.garrott@greeleygov.com>;
dsdillard@hotmail.com; Matt Carey <mcarey@eatonfire.org>; bmuse@eaton.k12.co.us;
bjohnson1@greeleyschools.org; Ryan Antonio <Ryan.Antonio@nblenergy.com>; Nate McCorkell
<Nate.McCorkell@nblenergy.com>; Kristy Weyerman <Kristy.Weyerman@nblenergy.com>;
kandee.nourse@wgcd.org; dale@newcache.com
Cc: Chris Gathman <cgathman@weldgov.com>
Subject: USR18-0057 Referral
We have received a case (USR18-0057) in which we ask that you review the material
and send a referral to us. Please click on the link below and select "Search
Applications" under the Planning tab. Input the record number. Please click the blue
arrow next to the "Record Info" button at the top. Select Attachments and you will find
all the information including the referral form to submit back to us. The following is a
quick link to the case search:
https://accela-aca.co.weld.co.us/citizenaccess/.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number below.
Thank you!
K ki5 tiA,e Ra A/5 L e wt
Planning Technician
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
(970)400-3519
kranslem@weldgov.com
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