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Home My WebLink About20160182.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, January 5, 2016 D' 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, Jordan Jemiola, at 12:30 pm. Roll Call. Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Jennifer Petrik, Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division; Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of Health; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. • Motion: Approve the December 1, 2015 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0067 APPLICANT: D&C FARMS LLLP, C/O NGL WATER SOLUTIONS DJ, LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE(CLASS II OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY- SALTWATER INJECTION FACILITY) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX15-0030 BEING PART OF THE N2/SW4 OF SECTION 28, T1N R67W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 19; APPROXIMATELY 1200 FEET SOUTH OF CR 6. • Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0067, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. • Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. • Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. • Doug White, NGL Water Solutions DJ LLC, 8207 W 20t Street, Greeley, Colorado, stated that the existing C2 facility is currently south of this property, across Encana's property. Due to increase in demand from customers they looked for another location to expand the existing facility and are proposing to build the new C2 facility on this subject property. Mr. White stated that they are planning to drill two (2) new injection wells and added that they have obtained an easement across Encana's property to have a flow line to the existing C2 well in use today. Mr. White said that they will gate the existing C2 location and remediate that site over time and do not intend to utilize that location for the long term. He added that they do not expect a great increase in traffic. Commissioner Smock asked where these two proposed wells are in relation to the existing well. Mr. White said that the existing facility is separated from this proposed site through an Encana facility. Commissioner Sparrow asked how long the existing facility has been in operation. Mr. Ogle stated that it started operation in 1994. 1 (O/ u017) 2016-0182 Commissioner Johnson asked if there will be recycling at this facility. Mr. White said that due to commodity prices they have not had a demand for recycled water. He added that if prices recover there could be a demand in the future. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. Commissioner Sparrow asked if recycling could be converted into this site. Mr. White said that it could be converted but they try to keep all the recycle plans more in the core of the county where more of the customers could utilize that water. 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 USR15-0067 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Michael Wailes. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0064 APPLICANT: LESTER STROH REV LIVING TRUST, C/O ISLAND FARMS, LLC PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AGRICULTURAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PERFORMING AGRICULTURAL, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR HORTICULTURAL SERVICES ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS, INCLUDING A LIVESTOCK CONFINEMENT OPERATION (10,000 HEAD CALF RANCH) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: W2NW4 SECTION 35, T5N, R64W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 52 AND EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 57. Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0064, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with conditions of approval and development standards. D. Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Ben Frissell, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. D. Tim Naylor, AGPROfessionals, 3050 67th Ave, Suite 200, Greeley, Colorado, stated that this property is proposed to have a 10,000 head dairy calf facility. He added that historically this property was used as a dairy facility. He said that this facility will support surrounding dairy facilities. Mr. Naylor said that much of the infrastructure will be utilized; however they do plan to construct new pens, calf huts and stormwater facilities. The south portion of the property will remain in agricultural production and the existing residence will continue to be used as a residence. Commissioner Sparrow clarified if there are two (2) existing water taps and if they were for the dairy or if they are residential taps. Mr. Naylor said that the taps were used for the previous dairy. He added that they have been working with the Central Weld County Water District and are looking to supplementing those as well. 2 Commissioner Stille asked if any calves would come from out of state. Mr. Naylor said that the intention is to support the local dairy facilities but can't guarantee that there won't be calves coming from out of state. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. JD Eckhardt, 24205 CR 57, stated that he owns the Loloff Reservoir and is concerned with runoff from the site into his reservoir. He added that he is also concerned if 10,000 head calves can fit into the northern portion of the facility. He asked if there is any chance of moving the facilities on the southern portion of the property. He added that he is also concerned with the amount of traffic. • Mr. Naylor said that this facility won't generate a lot of traffic. He added that it will mainly be trailers bringing in calves; however there may be two to three semi-loads of cattle per week. He said that the traffic will be present but it will be minimum. If they would expand to the southern portion of the property, they would need to amend this permit. As far as runoff into the reservoir, according to CAFO regulations they need to adhere to the run-off requirements. 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 USR15-0064 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Michael Wailes. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. The Chair called a recess at 1:20 pm and reconvened the hearing at 1:33 pm. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0065 APPLICANT: NATIONAL WESTERN HOLDINGS LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (PARKING AND MAINTENANCE OF EXPLORATION, PRODUCTION OR WORKOVER EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE YARDS FOR ROAD AND PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, AND PRODUCTION UNIT SET- UP AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTORS; PARKING AND MAINTENANCE FOR TANK AND WATER SERVICE COMPANIES; STORAGE AND RENTAL YARDS FOR PIPE AND PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT, FIELD OFFICES USED BY PRODUCTION-RELATED RECORDS AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL), 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 (OUTSIDE EQUIPMENTNEHICLE STORAGE AND STAGING), 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 IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART NE4 SECTION 11, T3N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: 360 FEET SOUTH OF CR 36,WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 35. • Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0065, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. 3 Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. • Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. • Scott McDonald, 1640 Diamond Oil Drive, Berthoud, Colorado, stated that he is one of the property owners. He said that when the oil activity declined he had a company ask if they could park their office trailers on this site. He added that this site will also store some of their(National Western Holdings, LLC) equipment. Mr. McDonald said that they have met with the surrounding neighbors on this project and they have been in support of this request. 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 USR15-0065 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 Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. CASE NUMBER: PUDZ15-0001 APPLICANT: PKE INVESTMENTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN REQUEST: A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CHANGE OF ZONE REQUEST TO REZONE LOT 1 ALTHEN BOYER PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT FROM THE C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL) AND A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT TO PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT WITH C-3 (BUSINESS COMMERCIAL)AND 1-3(INDUSTRIAL)ZONE DISTRICT USES. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 1 ALTHEN-BOYER COMMERCIAL UNIT DEV& PART SW4 SECTION 23, T1 N, R68W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 1,100 FEET NORTH OF CR 6 AND EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE EAST 1-25 FRONTAGE ROAD. Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case PUDZ15-0001, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application along with the conditions of approval. Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Ms. Petrik noted that their standard weed note was inadvertently missed in this staff report and requested that it be added. She recommended the language to read "Should noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds, pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II, of the Weld County Code. D" Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Mark Taylor, Alles, Taylor and Duke, 3610 35th Avenue, Evans, Colorado, stated that he is here for any questions. 4 The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. ID'. The Chair referred to staff's recommendation of adding an additional note. Motion: Add a Condition of Approval, as stated by staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman,Terry Cross. The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the amended 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 PUDZ15-0001 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Michael Wailes. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. The Chair asked the public if there were other items of business that they would like to discuss. No one wished to speak. The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one wished to speak. Meeting adjourned at 2:04 pm. Respectfully submitted, Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem .wi yp,L Date:2016.01.08 13:48:45-07'00' Kristine Ranslem Secretary 5 Hello