HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170404.tiffBEFORE THE WELD COUNTY. COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Tom Cope. that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission_ Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for
CASE NUMBER.
APPLICANT.
PLANNER
REQUEST
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LOCATION.
USR16-0042
ALVIN DECHANT JR AND DAVID DECHANT. C/O NBL MIDSTREAM HOLDINGS,
LLC
KIM OGLE
A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES. OIL AND GAS STORAGE
FACILITY WITH TRANSLOADING, AND ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY
RIGHT. AN ACCESSORY USE. OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS. 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 AND A CONSTRUCTION
LAYDOWN YARD IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
W2 SECTION 25, T3N. R65W OF THE 6TH P.M . WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 30. APPROXIMATELY 2600 FEET WEST OF
CR 49
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners 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 Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-
220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1 -- The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinance in effect.
Section 22-2-20_ G.2. A. Policy 7.2 states " Conversion of agricultural land to nonurban residential.
commercial and industrial uses should be accommodated when the subject site is in an area that
can support such development, and should attempt to be compatible with the region"
The land that Noble is proposing to convert to industrial uses is non -irrigated rangeland that is located
in a rural area where there is a significant amount of oil and gas activity already occurring on adjacent
properties In addition. the property currently has several oil and gas production wells on it.
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 22-5-100. B OG Goal 2. states
"Ensure that the extraction of oil and gas resources conserves the land and minimizes the
impact on surrounding land and the existing surrounding land use."
The proposed Roan Storage Facility site is located in a sparsely populated area of the County where
there is already a significant amount of oil and gas development. Since the site will primarily utilize
piping to bring oil to the tanks in Phase 1 of the facility, the site will generate very little oil and gas
traffic in the area once the facility is operational. Phase 2A would also generate very little traffic
because the oil would be piped to the tanks. Phase 2B would generate some irregular traffic with
vehicles coming and going to drop off or pick-up parts from the laydown yard. While construction of
the site will generate some impacts because of the extra activity and trips to the site. once it is
constructed, the site and the impact on the surrounding land will be minimal.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2 -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural) Zone
District.
Citing the Weld County Code, Section 23-3-40.A_ 1 provides for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development facilities. including, Oil and Gas Storage
Facilities. Section 23-3-40 A.7 for Transloading. Section 23-3-40.S for outdoor equipment and
materials storage yard in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
EXHIBIT
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RESOLUTION USR16-0042
ALVIN DECHANT JR. AND DAVID DECHANT, CIO NBL MIDSTREAM HOLDINGS, LLC
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C Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses
The Roan Storage Facility property and surrounding areas are rangeland that is used for cattle grazing
and oil and gas facilities The proposed facility will be similar in use and smaller in scale compared to
the surrounding oil and gas facilities located north and east of the subject property. There are few
residences in the area, the closest one being a farmhouse located approximately 900 feet to the west
off of County Road 30. Noble Energy has reached out to neighbors in the area to let them know about
the project and find out if they have any compatibility concerns that will need to be addressed.
Planning staff has not received any correspondence or telephone calls concerning this application
D. Section 23-2-220.A.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.
Section 23-2-220.A.5 -- The application complies with Chapter 23. Article XI, of the Weld County
Code_ The existing site is within the County -Wide Road Impact Fee Area and the Capital Expansion
Impact Fee area.
The site is not in a Special Flood Hazard Area.
Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County -Wide
Road Impact Fee Program
Building Permits issued on the proposed lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the
County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
Section 23-2-220.A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural
land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposed facility is located within an approximate 80 acre tract of land identified as "other lands"
per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service Important Farmlands of Weld County Map. As there is no
irrigation water associated with the proposed facility and currently no irrigation located on site. no
prime agricultural lands will be taken out of production
G. Section 23-2-220_A.7 - There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health. safety. and
welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
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 health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and County.
This recommendation is based. in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request. and responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to recording the map:
A. The applicant shall submit a Final Drainage Report and Certification of Compliance stamped and
signed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Colorado. (Department of Planning
Services -Engineer)
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B. The applicant shall attempt to address the concerns of the Division of Water Resources as stated in
their referral dated November 30, 2016. (Department of Planning Services)
C The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1 All sheets of the map shall be labeled USR16-0042 (Department of Planning Services)
2 The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3 The map shall be prepared in accordance with Section 23-2-260_D of the Weld County Code.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
5. County Road 30 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan
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)
6 Show the approved access(es) on the map and label with the approved access permit number
AP16-00591. (Department of Public Works)
7 Show and label the entrance gate set back a minimum of 100ft from edge of shoulder.
(Department of Public Works)
8 The applicant shall show and label the accepted drainage features and drainage flow arrows.
Water quality features or stormwater ponds should be labeled as "Water Quality
Feature/Stormwater Detention, No -Build or Storage Area" and shall include the calculated
volume. (Department of Planning Services -Engineer)
2. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit one (1) paper copies 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 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. (Department of Planning Services)
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 added for each additional three
(3) month period. (Department of Planning Services)
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 mapsco.weld.co.us. (Department of
Planning Services)
5. Prior to Construction:
A. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed. a Weld County grading permit will be required (Department of
Planning Services - Engineer)
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B. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Department of Public Works)
6. Within one month of 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 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. (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.
(Department of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Joyce Smock.
VOTE
For Passage Against Passage
Bruce Johnson
Bruce Sparrow
Joyce Smock
Terry Cross
Tom Cope
Gene Stifle
Absent
Cherilyn Barringer
Jordan Jemiola
Michael Wailes
The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I. Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County,
Colorado, adopted on February 7, 2017_
Dated the 7«' of February, 2017
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
NBL Midstream Holdings. LLC
Roan Storage Facility
USR16-0042
A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit. USR16-0042, for Mineral Resource
Development Facilities. Oil and Gas Storage Facility with Transloading: and any use permitted as a Use
by Right. an accessory use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial zone districts,
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 and a construction laydown yard in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District. subject to the Development Standards stated hereon_ (Department of
Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County
Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The hours of operation are 24 hours a day. seven days a week, as stated by the applicant(s) (Department
of Planning Services)
4. Number of employees principally employed at the crude oil storage facility is limited to two (2) persons per
shift. as stated by the applicant(s). (Department of Planning Services)
5. 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_ (Department of Planning Services)
6. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5,
C.R.S.. as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against
surface and groundwater contamination (Department of Public Health and Environment)
7. 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.. as amended. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
8. 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 applicant shall operate
in accordance with Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
9. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions should attempt to be confined on the property. Uses on
the property should comply with the Colorado Air Quality Commission's air quality regulations_
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
10. The facility shall be constructed and operated to ensure that contamination of soil and groundwater does
not occur. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. 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 (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the
facility. at all times. If employees or contractors are on site for less than 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 sanitizers. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
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13. 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 (Department of Public Health and Environment)
14. A Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan, prepared in accordance with the applicable
provisions of 40 CFR, Part 112. shall be available. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
15. The facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Commercial Zone as
delineated in 25-12-103 C R.S. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
16. Secondary containment shall 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 (COGCC) Commission Rules and/or the provisions of the State
Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
17. 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. Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment, as applicable. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies and the
Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
19. The property owner or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action and
Safety Plan on or before March 15"' 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. (Department
of Planning Services)
20. Sources of light shall be shielded so that beams or rays of light will not shine directly onto adjacent
properties. Sources of light should not cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent
properties in accordance with the map. 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. (Department of Planning
Services)
21. The property owner shall control noxious weeds on the site. (Department of Public Works)
22. The access on the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road including damages
and/or offsite tracking. (Department of Public Works)
23. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on public roads On -site parking shall be utilized.
(Department of Public Works)
24. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Department of Planning
Services - Engineer)
25 Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features. (Department of
Planning Services - Engineer)
26. 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 2014
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 (Department of Building Inspection)
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27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code (Department of Planning Services)
28 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_ (Department of Planning Services)
29. 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 (Department of Planning Services)
30. 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. (Department of Planning Services)
31. 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 person moving into these areas
must recognize the various impacts associated with this development. Often times, 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
32. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural counties in
the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market value of
agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but they are
intensively used for agriculture_ Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept there are
drawbacks. including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower level of services than
in town Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural
areas. open views. spaciousness. wildlife. lack of city noise and congestion, and the rural atmosphere
and way of life. Without neighboring farms. those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld
County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well -run agricultural activities
will generate off -site impacts. including noise from tractors and equipment: slow -moving farm vehicles on
rural roads; dust from animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads: odor from animal confinement,
silage and manure: smoke from ditch burning: flies and mosquitoes: hunting and trapping activities;
shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife: and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the fields,
including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural producers to utilize an
accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their agricultural operations_ A
concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural and
urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102. C.R.S . provides that an agricultural operation shall not be
found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance employs
methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production.
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Water has been. and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to assume
that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved "out of the way" of residential development. When
moving to the County. property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from irrigation
ditches. lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water.
Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4.000) square miles in size (twice the
size of the State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3,700) miles of state and
county roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches available
resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of the County,
and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including law enforcement,
ambulance. and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave their jobs and
families to respond to emergencies County gravel roads, no matter how often they are bladed. will not
provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow removal priorities mean that roads
from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a major snowstorm. Services in
rural areas, in many cases, will not be equivalent to municipal services. Rural dwellers must, by
necessity, be more self-sufficient than urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment. ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and center
pivot operations. high speed traffic. sandburs. puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and livestock. and open
burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important. not only for their safety. but also
for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday. February 7, 2017
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,
Bruce Sparrow, at 12:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present. Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille. Joyce Smock, Terry Cross, Tom Cope
Absent, Cherilyn Barringer. Michael Wailes, Jordan Jemiola,
Also Present Diana Aungst. Chris Gathman. and Michelle Martin. Department of Planning Services,
Hayley Balzano. Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division: Ben Frissell. Department of
Health. Janet Lundquist and Evan Pinkham. Public Works: Bob Choate. County Attorney, and Kris
Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the January 17, 2017 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER USR16-0042
APPLICANT ALVIN DECHANT JR AND DAVID DECHANT, C/O NBL MIDSTREAM
HOLDINGS. LLC
PLANNER KIM OGLE
REQUEST A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES. OIL AND GAS STORAGE
FACILITY WITH TRANSLOADING; AND ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY
RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE DISTRICTS, 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 AND A CONSTRUCTION
LAYDOWN YARD IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION W2 SECTION 25. T3N R65W OF THE 6TH P M WELD COUNTY COLORADO.
LOCATION SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 30. APPROXIMATELY 2600 FEET WEST
OF CR 49.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR16-0042, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that there was one letter of objection submitted from
Anadarko. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached
conditions of approval and development standards.
Janet Lundquist. Public Works. reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions for the site.
Ben Frissell. Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
In response to Commissioner Sparrow's inquiry. Ms Aungst said that the small tank size holds up to
100.000 bbls, the largest tank size holds up to 250.000 bbls
Pam Hora, Tetra Tech. 1900 South Sunset Street. Longmont, Colorado. stated that Noble Energy is
proposing an oil and gas storage facility with transloading as well as a construction laydown yard Ms Hora
stated that they reached out to landowners within one mile of the site and asked if they had any concerns.
She added that they didn't receive any comments from the surrounding landowners.
Ms Hora said that it will be an unmanned facility: however one to two employees will access the site a few
times every 24 hours to monitor the facility_ The facility is proposed to be phased Phase 1 will include
1
three tanks for oil storage and blending. Phase 2A and 2B are for potential future expansion and will include
additional storage and blending equipment and a potential laydown yard.
Ms. Hora stated that they received the letter from Anadarko and have been working with them. She
provided a brief outline of the concerns listed in the letter regarding a gathering line located underneath a
proposed future tank, access to coal rights under the property and a Surface Use Agreement. Ms Hora
stated that they will continue to work with Anadarko and believes that they will come to a mutually
acceptable agreement.
Commissioner Cope asked if there are studies done to determine if there is mineable coal underneath the
site Ms. Hora said she is not aware of any studies but believes that Anadarko is just wanting to protect
their resources
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the 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 USR16-0042 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 Joyce Smock.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 6).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow. Gene Stille. Joyce Smock, Terry Cross. Tom Cope.
Meeting adjourned at 3:05 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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