HomeMy WebLinkAbout20163167.tiffSUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, October 4, 2016
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, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Terry Cross.
Absent: Tom Cope
Also Present: Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services; Hayley Balzano,
Department of Planning Services — Engineering Division; Lauren Light and Ben Frissell, Department of
Health; Evan Pinkham, Public Works; Frank Haug, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
Motion: Approve the September 20, 2016 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Joyce
Smock, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR16-0029
APPLICANT: REYNALDO BONILLA
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY USE, OR
A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL ZONE
DISTRICTS, (EVENT CENTER FOR UP TO 200 PEOPLE, ALONG WITH AN
OPERATING OFFICE AND SHOP FOR TACK SALES) 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: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE -4329; PART NE4 SECTION 10, T2N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 4,100 FEET NORTH OF CR 22 AND APPROXIMATELY 2.1
MILES WEST OF CR 49. ACCESS POINT OFF NEAREST COUNTY ROAD IS
OFF CR 22 APPROXIMATELY 2.5 MILES WEST OF CR 49.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, stated that the applicant is requesting a continuance to the November
15, 2016 Planning Commission hearing so that the applicant can obtain an adequate well permit for the
proposed activity.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the continuation
of this application. No one wished to speak.
Motion: Continue Case USR16-0029 to the November 15, 2016 Planning Commission hearing, Moved by
Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Terry Cross.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Terry Cross.
CASE NUMBER: USR16-0025
APPLICANT: JOSE BARRON
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN ACCESSORY
USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL
ZONE DISTRICTS (PARKING AND STORAGE OF COMMERCIAL TRUCKS),
PROVIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT A LOT IN AN APPROVED OR
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
LOCATION:
RECORDED SUBDIVISION PLAT OR LOTS PARTS OF A MAP OR PLAN FILED
PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF ANY REGULATIONS CONTROLLING
SUBDIVISIONS.
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -2268; BEING PART SW4 SECTION 29, T3N, R66W OF
THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 28 AND APPROXIMATELY 2,400 FEET
EAST OF STATE HIGHWAY 85.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR16-0025, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that the applicant met with the neighbors surrounding the
site and provided a list of signatures of the neighbors he spoke to. The Department of Planning Services
recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development
standards.
Evan Pinkham, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site.
Commissioner Smock asked how often the traffic counts are taken. Mr. Pinkham said it is periodically taken
on higher traffic roads and when warranted on other roads. Commissioner Jemiola stated that traffic counts
are taken every five years on all road sand every two years on arterial roads.
Hayley Balzano, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions for the site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on -site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan
Commissioner Jemiola clarified that the requested hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 6:30
am to 7 pm. Mr. Gathman stated that was correct. Mr. Jemiola said that he anticipates when the oil and
gas activity increases there may be operations outside of those hours.
Chris Campos, stated that he is speaking for his father-in-law, Jose Barron, 13005 CR 28, stated that due
to the decrease in the oil and gas industry, they are requesting to park their vehicles and equipment on
their property. He said that they talked with the neighbor who has concerns of noise and dust and added
that they will not use their airbrakes and will drive only 5 to 10 mph to eliminate dust.
Commissioner Jemiola asked if he would like to add a development standard stating that the hours of
operation are 24/7. Mr. Barron replied that he would like to add that development standard.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Mr. Gathman suggested adding Development Standard 4 to read "Hours of operation shall be 24 hours per
day, 7 days per week".
Motion: Add Development Standard 4 as stated by Staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce
Johnson. Motion carried unanimously.
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 USR16-0025 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Bruce Johnson, Seconded by Gene Stille.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, Terry Cross.
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CASE NUMBER: USR16-0031
APPLICANT: ALLIANCE INVESTMENT GROUP - FT. LUPTON, LLC, C/O DISCOVERY DJ
SERVICES, LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, OIL AND
GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: A
NATURAL GAS PROCESSING FACILITY FOR THE PROCESSING OF
NATURAL GAS PRODUCTS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT AND
STRUCTURES, METERING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CUSTODY TRANSFER OF
GAS, NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS (NGLS) AND CONDENSATE; TRANSLOADING,
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS STORAGE YARD AND MORE
THAN ONE CARGO (CONEX) CONTAINER IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE
DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE4 & E2SW4 SECTION 11, T1N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 10; WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 35
SECTION LINE.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR16-0031, 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.
Evan Pinkham, 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.
Cory Jordan, Discovery Midstream Partners, stated that they are proposing a natural gas processing plant
including gathering lines, compression and processing system for multiple producers. He said that a
neighborhood meeting was held on June 7th with surrounding landowners and added that they felt they
answered all their questions with this proposed project.
Commissioner Smock asked what product is being trucked out. Mr. Jordan said that there is some
condensate and water that will most likely be trucked out. He added that the water will go to a saltwater
disposal well and the condensate will be further processed at another facility.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 to remove 365 days per year, Moved by Michael Wailes,
Seconded by Jordan Jemiola. Motion carried unanimously.
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 USR16-0031 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the amended
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of
approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Cherilyn Barringer, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock,
Michael Wailes, 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.
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The Chair asked the Planning Commission members if there was any new business to discuss. No one
wished to speak.
Meeting adjourned at 1:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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