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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT, USR18-0022, FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITIES (COMPRESSOR
STATION FOR NATURAL GAS AND ALL RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, FOUR
(4) COMPRESSORS, A SLUG CATCHER, A 3 -PHASE SEPARATOR, A 49 -FOOT TALL
DEHYDRATION TOWER, A 30 -FOOT TALL COMBUSTOR, A MCC BUILDING WITH A
20 -FOOT TALL POLE MOUNTED COMMUNICATION ANTENNA, A FUEL GAS SKID,
TWO (2) CARGO CONTAINERS, AND FIVE (5) TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
TRAILERS) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - VERDAD RESOURCES,
LLC, C/O CURETON FRONT RANGE, LLC
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 15th 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 Verdad Resources, LLC, 5650 Cedar Springs Road, OFC 200, Dallas, Texas
75235-6805, do Cureton Front Range, LLC, 518 17th Street, Suite 650, Denver, Colorado 80202,
for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0022, for Mineral
Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service Facilities
(compressor station for natural gas and all related equipment, including, four (4) compressors, a
slug catcher, a 3 -phase separator, a 49 -foot tall dehydration tower, a 30 -foot tall combustor, a
MCC building with a 20 -foot tall pole mounted communication antenna, a fuel gas skid, two (2)
cargo containers, and five (5) temporary construction trailers) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District,
on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows:
Lot C of Recorded Exemption, RE -3078; being part
of the S1/2 of Section 19, Township 1 North, Range
64 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 23-2-230.B.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22
and any other applicable code provisions or ordinance in effect.
1) Section 22-5-100.A (OG.Goal 1) states: "Promote the reasonable
and orderly exploration and development of oil and gas mineral
resources" and Section 22-2-80.D (I.Goal 4) states: "All new
industrial development should pay its own way." The applicant is
proposing a natural gas compressor station with signage, lighting,
and fencing. The hours of operation are proposed to be 24 hours a
day, seven (7) days a week. The applicant will pay for all on -site
and off -site improvements associated with this use.
2) Section 22-2-20.H.1 (A.Policy 8.1) states: "The land use applicants
should demonstrate that adequate sanitary sewage and water
systems are available for the intensity of the development." Since
this is an unmanned facility, no potable water or sewage disposal
will be provided.
3) Section 22-2-20.1.5 (A.Policy 9.5) states: "Applications fora change
of land use in the agricultural areas should be reviewed in
accordance with all potential impacts to surrounding properties and
referral agencies. Encourage applicants to communicate with those
affected by the proposed land use change through the referral
process." The applicant has been in contact with the surrounding
property owners and held a community meeting on April 5, 2018.
The applicant has responded to the surrounding property owners
concerns with letters, email, and phone calls.
4) Sectian 22-2-20.G.3 (A.Policy 7.3) states: "Conversion of
agricultural land to urban residential, commercial and industrial
uses should be considered when the subject site is located inside
an lnhergovernmental Agreement area, Urban Growth Boundary
area, Regional Urbanization Area or Urban Development Nodes, or
where adequate services are currently available or reasonably
obtainable. A municipality's adopted comprehensive plan should be
considered but should not determine the appropriateness of such
conversion." The site is not located within a three (3) mile referral
area of any municipality, nor is it located within any existing
Intergovernmental Agreement Area (IGA) of a municipality.
5) Section 22-2-20.H.3 (A.Policy 8.3) states: "The land use applicants
should demonstrate that the roadway facilities associated with the
proposed development are adequate in width, classification and
structural capacity to serve the proposed land use change." The
referral comments from the Department of Public Works state that
CR 49 is a gravel road and that CR 6 is also a gravel road. Access
easements may be required to access the site. The applicant shall
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address the requirements of the Weld County Department of Public
Works, as stated in the referral response dated April 20, 2018.
6) Section 22-2-20.H.5 (A. Policy 8.5) states: "The land use applicants
should demonstrate that public service providers, such as, but not
limited to, schools, emergency services and fire protection, are
informed of the proposed development and are given adequate
opportunity to comment on the proposal."The USR application was
sent to fifteen (15) referral agencies, including the school district,
the Division of Water Resources, the Town of Hudson, and the fire
district. The referral agencies had 28 days to review this USR and
most of them submitted responses of 'no concerns,' with the rest
submitting comments or conditions that are incorporated as
Conditions of Approval or Development Standards.
B. Section 23-2-230.6.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of
the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Section 23-3-40.A.2 allows for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for Mineral
Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and
Service Facilities (compressor station for natural gas and all related
equipment including, four (4) compressors, a slug catcher, a 3 -phase
separator, a 49 -foot tall dehydration tower, a 30 -foot tall combustor, a MCC
building with a 20 -foot tall pole mounted communication antenna, a fuel
gas skid, 2 cargo containers, and 5 temporary construction trailers) in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District. The location of existing oil and gas facilities
keep farming in place, allowing efficiency in conjunction with existing
facilities.
1) Section 23-3-10 — Intent states, in part: "The A (Agricultural) Zone
District is also intended to provide areas for the conduct of Uses by
Special Review which have been determined to be more intense or
to have a potentially greater impact than Uses Allowed by Right."
This is a compressor station that will be an unmanned facility. The
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards will assist in
mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and
ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and the region.
C. Section 23-2-230.6.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses. The adjacent lands consist of
pastures, crops, and rural residences. The closest residence is about one
tenth of a mile to the north. There is one (1) USR within one (1) mile of this
SUBX parcel. USR-1694 is for a Home Business for storage of construction
materials) and is located south of the site. The Weld County Department of
Planning Services sent notice to twenty (20) Surrounding Property Owners
(SPO), and received correspondence from three (3) SPO within 500 feet of
the parent parcel outlining concerns about property values, noise, safety,
fire, aesthetic impact, environmental impact, impact to ag tourism, impact
to traffic, and road conditions. The applicant has been in contact with the
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area residents and conducted a community meeting on April 5, 2018. The
applicant submitted copies of the email correspondence between Cureton
and the SPOs, a Desktop Constraints Analysis (DCA) by Terracon, and the
presentation from the April 5, 2018, community meeting (Exhibits 5, 6, and
7 respectively). The Desktop Constraints Analysis (DCA) covered about
1,000 acres surrounding and including the subject site. The Analysis
concluded that: 1) Any wetland features should be avoided or conduct a
Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) delineation; 2) Development should occur
outside the peak migratory bird nesting season due to the presence of
hawks; and, 3) A Cultural Resource Survey (including a field survey) should
be completed at the property to evaluate the potential for the presence of
archaeological sites and/or historic resources affected by the proposed
compressor station. The Conditions of Approval require that the applicant
submit an Emergency Action and Safety Plan, a Noise Abatement Plan, an
Improvements Agreement (for roads and traffic) and a
Screening/Landscaping Plan. The Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility
on the adjacent properties and ensure compatibility with surrounding land
uses and the region. The applicant worked with the neighbors through
community meetings and obtained input to ensure compatibility. The
reports and plans that have been submitted address compatibility in the
neighborhood, as well as, the forthcoming Landscaping Plan for review by
the Board. The applicant will meet the residential noise standard through
the Noise Abatement Plan to include insulated buildings and mufflers.
Buildings will be similar to other buildings in the area.
D. Section 23-2-230.B.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible
with future development of the surrounding area, as permitted by the
existing zoning, and with the future development as projected by
Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code
provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected
municipalities. The site is not located within a three (3) mile referral area of
any municipality, nor is it located within any existing Intergovernmental
Agreement Area (IGA) of a municipality.
E. Section 23-2-230.6.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23,
Articles V and XI, of the Weld County Code. The lease area (Subdivision
Exemption) is not within the Geologic Hazard Overlay District, a Special
Flood Hazard Area, or the Airport Overlay District. Building Permits issued
on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide
Road Impact Fee, County Facility Fee, and Drainage Impact Fee
Programs.
F. Section 23-2-230.6.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to
conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed
use. The proposed facility located on five (5) acres of soils designated as
"Prime if they become irrigated," per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service
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Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. This USR will not take any
"Prime (Irrigated)" Farmland out of production.
G. Section 23-2-230.6.7 -- 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. Numerous
state, federal and local regulations and requirements address the health,
safety and welfare of the neighborhood through the air quality standards,
SPCC Plan, and Stormwater Management Plan. Also, the applicant has
demonstrated the ability to reduce/abate noise to less than 55 dBA at the
principle property line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the application of Verdad Resources, LLC, c/o Cureton Front Range, LLC,
for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0022, for Mineral
Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service Facilities
(compressor station for natural gas and all related equipment including, four (4) compressors, a
slug catcher, a 3 -phase separator, a 49 -foot tall dehydration tower, a 30 -foot tall combustor, a
MCC building with a 20 -foot tall pole mounted communication antenna, a fuel gas skid, two (2)
cargo containers, and five (5) temporary construction trailers) 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 USR map:
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required during the construction period
at this location. Road maintenance includes, but is not limited to, dust
control and damage repair to specified haul routes.
B. A Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and
signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado is
required.
C. The applicant shall submit a recorded copy of any agreement signed by all
of the owners of the property crossed by the access. The access shall be
for ingress, egress, utilities and shall be referenced on the USR map by the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Reception number.
D. The applicant shall submit Subdivision Exemption (SUBX18-0024) for
recording.
E. The applicant shall submit a Decommissioning Plan for review and
approval by the Department of Planning Services.
F. The applicant shall submit a Communication Plan for review and approval
by the Department of Planning Services.
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G. The applicant shall submit a Lighting Plan for review and approval by the
Department of Planning Services that complies with Section 23-2-250.D of
the Weld County Code and incorporating Dark Sky standards.
H. The applicant shall submit a Screening/Landscape Plan that screens the
site from the surrounding property owners and the right-of-way for review
and input from surrounding property owners and approval by the Board of
County Commissioners.
The applicant shall submit a Noise Abatement Plan to the Department of
Planning Services for review and approval.
J. The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR18-0022.
2) The atached Development Standards.
3) The map shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld
County Code.
4) If appicable, the map shall delineate the lighting and shall adhere
to Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
5) The applicant shall delineate the trash collection areas.
Section 23-3-350.H of the Weld County Code addresses the issue
of trash collection areas.
6) County Road 6 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 49 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld
County Functional Classification Map as an arterial road, which
requires 140 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.
8) The applicant shall show and label the approved access location(s),
approved access width and the appropriate turning radii (60 feet)
on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an Access Permit in the
approved location(s) prior to construction.
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9) The applicant shall show and label the entrance gate, if applicable.
An access approach that is gated shall be designed so that the
longed vehicle (including trailers) using the access can completely
clear the traveled way when the gate is closed. In no event shall the
distance from the gate to the edge of the traveled surface be less
than 35 feet.
10) The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features
and drainage flow arrows. Stormwater ponds should be labeled as
"Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include
the calculated volume.
11) The applicant shall show the drainage flow arrows.
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one
(1) electronic copy (.pdf) of the map for preliminary approval to the Weld County
Department of Planning Services. Upon approval of the map, 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 Constructiorr
A. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit
will be required.
6. Prior to Operation
A. The applicant shall develop an Emergency Action and Safety Plan with the
Office of Emergency Management and the Fire District. The plan shall be
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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.
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 15th day of August, A.D., 2018.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Date of signature: 9/7///5
St Moreno, Chair
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Mike Freeman
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
VERDAD RESOURCES, LLC,
C/O CURETON FRONT RANGE, LLC
USR18-0022
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR18-0022, is
for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service
Facilities (compressor station for natural gas and all related equipment, including four (4)
compressors, a slug catcher, a 3 -phase separator, a 49 -foot tall dehydration tower, a
30 -foot tall combustor, a MCC building with a 20 -foot tall pole mounted communication
antenna, a fuel gas skid, 2 cargo containers and 5 temporary construction trailers) 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. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an Emergency Action
and Safety Plan on or before March 15th of any given year signed by representatives for
the Fire District and the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to the Department
of Planning Services.
4. 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.
5. This is an unmanned facility.
6. Hours of operation are twenty-four (24) hours each day, seven (7) days per week.
7. The property owner or operator shall maintain compliance with the Decommissioning Plan
and the Communication Plan.
8. The Screening/Landscaping on the site shall be maintained in compliance with the
approved Screening/Landscape Plan.
9. 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.
10. The access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road,
including damages and/or off -site tracking.
11. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads. On -site parking shall be
utilized.
12. 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.
13. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained.
14. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of on -site drainage related features.
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15. 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.
16. 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.
17. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall
operate in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I, of the Weld County Code.
18. Fugitive dust should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on the property should
comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's Air Quality Regulations.
19. 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.
20. Adequate drinking, handwashing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and
patrons of the facility, at all times. As employees or contractors are on -site for less than
two (2) consecutive hours a day, portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable.
Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a
quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health
and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County
and shall contain hand sanit¢ers.
21. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in accordance with
product labeling. All chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in
accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
22. Secondary containment shal be constructed around tanks to provide containment for the
largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. Secondary
containment shall be sufficiently impervious to contain any spilled or released material.
Secondary containment devices shall be inspected at regular intervals and maintained in
good condition. All secondary containment will comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission (COGCC) Rule 604 and/or the provisions of the State
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations.
23. Process wastewater (such as floor drain wastes) shall be captured in a watertight vault
and hauled off for proper disposal. Records of installation, maintenance, and proper
disposal shall be retained.
24. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and
groundwater does not occur.
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25. Any contaminated soils on the facility shall be removed, treated or disposed of in
accordance with all applicable rules and regulations. All spills will be reported to local,
state and federal agencies in accordance with all state and federal regulations.
26. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the
Residential Zone, as delineated in C.R.S. §25-12-103. The property owner/operator shall
maintain compliance with the approved Noise Abatement Plan.
27. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the
Water Quality Control Division of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE), if applicable.
28. A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance with the
applicable provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112, shall be available on the site or as applicable.
29. The facility shall notify the County of any revocation and/or suspension of any State -issued
permit.
30. The applicant shall notify the County upon receipt of any compliance advisory or other
notice of non-compliance of a State -issued permit, and of the outcome or disposition of
any such compliance advisory or other notice of non-compliance.
31. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the state and federal
agencies and the Weld County Code.
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. 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
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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.
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. 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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