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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20160888.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, March 1, 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, Jordan Jemiola, at 12:30 pm. Roll Call. Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. Absent: Bruce Johnson. Also Present: Kim Ogle and Chris Gathman, Department of Planning Services;Wayne Howard,Department of Planning Services— Engineering Division; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Janet Lundquist, Public Works; Bob Choate, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. 0" Motion: Approve the February 23,2016 Weld County Planning Commission minutes,Moved by Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion passed unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0069 APPLICANT: JERRE BRADT & BILLEE ROSENTHAL, C/O STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS, LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY, (SIX (6) COMPRESSORS) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX14-0013; BEING PART N2 SECTION 3, T7N, R61W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 93; ONE MILE NORTH OF CR 84. i1" Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0069, 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. • Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions and the requirements on site. • Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, the Waste Handling Plan and provided an explanation on the noise restrictions. • Dena Lund and Abby Rimel, Sterling Energy, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2850, Denver Colorado, stated that Sterling Energy provides gas gathering, gas processing, compression, treating and NGL and natural gas marketing services for their customers. Ms. Rimel stated that this facility (Hill Compressor Station) has three (3) existing compressors and they plan to add three (3) additional compressors in the future. There will also be storage tanks, pig launcher/receiver, inlet separation, metering, conex storage and a dehydration and treating facility on site. Ms. Lund said that the facility equipment is monitored remotely and automated call outs are in place to notify personnel, if attention is required. Less than one (1) truck load per month goes out of the facility. A Sterling Energy employee may visit the site twice each day. A bobtail trailer will access the site one to two times per month to pick up condensate or water. jointYlA/CAtCrilaPPk- 2016-0888 3—R— icy 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 USR15-0069 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 Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. 11'" CASE NUMBER: USR15-0070 APPLICANT: CLYDE&JANICE HEMBERGER,C/O STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS LLC PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, (SIX (6) COMPRESSORS) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX14-0012 BEING PART E2/SW4 SECTION 26, T8N, R60W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 105; APPROXIMATELY 2700 FEET SOUTH OF HWY 14. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0070, 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. Janet Lundquist, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site. ID" Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions and the requirements on site. D` Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. w"" Dena Lund and Abby Rimel, Sterling Energy, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2850, Denver, Colorado. Ms. Rimel stated that this facility(Hemberger Compressor Station) has three(3)existing compressors and they plan to add three (3) additional compressors in the future. There will also be storage tanks, pig launcher/receiver, inlet separation, metering, conex storage and a dehydration and treating facility on site. Ms. Lund said that the facility equipment is monitored remotely and automated call outs are in place to notify personnel, if attention is required. Less than one (1) truck load per month goes out of the facility. A Sterling Energy employee may visit the site twice each day. A bobtail trailer will access the site one to two times per month to pick up condensate or water. 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. 2 Motion: Forward Case USR15-0070 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 Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Terry Cross. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. 0. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0071 APPLICANT: JERRIE WHITE, C/O STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS 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 FACILITY, (FIVE (5) COMPRESSORS) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX15-0034; BEING PART N2/SW4 SECTION 1, T7N, R62W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: APPROXIMATELY 5000 FEET NORTH OF CR 84; APPROXIMATLEY 5000 FEET EAST OF CR 83. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0071, 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. Janet Lundquist, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site. D' Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions and the requirements on site. pl'` Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. p' Dena Lund and Abby Rimel, Sterling Energy, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2850, Denver, Colorado. Ms. Rimel stated that this facility (Bob White Compressor Station) has two (2) existing compressors and they plan to add one (1) additional compressor in the future. There will also be storage tanks, pig launcher/receiver, inlet separation, metering, conex storage and a dehydration and treating facility on site. Ms. Lund said that the facility equipment is monitored remotely and automated call outs are in place to notify personnel, if attention is required. Approximately two(2)truck loads have gone out of the facility in the last year. A Sterling Energy employee may visit the site once each day. 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 USR15-0071 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 Nick Berryman. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0072 APPLICANT: JOHN JOHNSON, C/O STERLING ENERGY INVESTMENTS, LLC 3 PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITY, (FIVE (5) COMPRESSORS) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX15-0033; BEING PART SE4 SECTION 22, T7N, R58W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 129;APPROXIMATELY 1300 FEET NORTH OF CR 78. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0072, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that one(1)telephone call and one(1) letter were received with concerns specific to noise generated and a request to place mufflers on the compressors or install some type of sound barrier. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards. Ds Janet Lundquist, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site. Ds Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the 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. Commissioner Stille referred to the letter of opposition regarding noise and asked if there is anything we need to address with the applicant. Ms. Light said that she is unaware of how far away the house is; however under the revised noise statue the noise levels are measured at 25 feet from the property line. She added that the further away the house is the more the noise will dissipate. is The Chair asked the applicant if they have had a chance to speak to the property owner who submitted the objection letter. Ms. Lund said that the landowner has asked for an updated lease agreement and they have negotiated that agreement. She added that this site has been in operation since the 1980's and they intend to place buildings over these compressors which will help mitigate noise. Commissioner Smock asked where the residence is that submitted the objection letter. Mr. Ogle said that he will research it and let the Planning Commission know. Dena Lund and Abby Rimel, Sterling Energy, 1200 17th Street, Suite 2850, Denver, Colorado. Ms. Rimel stated that this facility(Raymer Compressor Station)has two(2)existing compressors and they plan to add four(4) additional compressors in the future. There will also be storage tanks, pig launcher/receiver, inlet separation, metering, conex storage, radio and light tower, air compressor and a dehydration and treating facility on site. Ms. Lund said that the facility equipment is monitored remotely and automated call outs are in place to notify personnel, if attention is required. Less than one (1) truck load per month goes out of the facility. A Sterling Energy employee may visit the site twice each day. A bobtail trailer will access the site one to two times per month to pick up condensate or water. Commissioner Stille asked if any of these facilities have video or satellite monitoring. Ms. Lund said that they do not have any video monitoring; however they are looking to install that in some of their gas processing facilities. 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. Ogle noted that the property owner that submitted the letter of opposition is approximately three- quarters of a mile west of County Road 129. 4 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. l*°` Motion: Forward Case USR15-0072 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 Nick Berryman. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0076 APPLICANT: STATE OF COLORADO, C/O CLEAN ENERGY COLLECTIVE 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 (TWO (2) MEGA WATT COMMUNITY OWNED SOLAR POWER GENERATION FACILITY), 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. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: N2/SE4/E2SW4 OF SECTION 16, T3N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 29 AND SOUTH OF CR 34 SECTION LINE. D°' Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0076, 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. Janet Lundquist, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site. Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions and the requirements on site. r' Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Mr. Gathman noted that a letter was received from Kerr McGee Anadarko regarding this case and has been submitted to the County Attorney as an exhibit. Richard Miller,Clean Energy Collective, 361 Centennial Parkway,3rd Floor, Louisville,Colorado stated that this request is for a 2 megawatt community owned solar power generation facility. This facility will be operated and maintained for 20 years. The panels will track the sun from east to west. This site will be video and remotely monitored. Mr. Miller noted that they did reach out to the surrounding property owners as well as mineral interest owners. He added that with regard to the Anadarko letter they will try to coordinate a meeting with them to mitigate their concerns. 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 if there are any changes to the staff report. Mr. Gathman suggested amending Development Standard 18 to include a second sentence to read "The approved USR-1236 Plat was recorded September 8, 1999 under Reception No. 2719192". Motion: Amend Development Standard 18 as recommended by staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Terry Cross. Motion carried unanimously. 5 Commissioner Sparrow asked how many homes can be serviced from this proposed facility. Mr. Miller said that 2 megawatts will power approximately 320-340 homes. Commissioner Hansford asked what reclamation will be done at the end of 20 years. Mr. Miller said that they will remove the panels and the whole facility and will return the ground to its natural condition. He added that they will reseed it to native grasses. Commissioner Stille asked why the facility isn't upgraded or expanded at the end of 20 years. Mr. Miller P9 said that the current program is mandated by Xcel Energy so they determine the life of the facility. inquiry, the footprint of the Silicon Ranch facility near Severance is In response to Commissioner Smock's q y, p approximately 24 acres and it would be about double the size of this facility in area. Mr. Gathman said that after discussion with Mr. Howard, they would like to delete Condition of Approval 1.A since the property accesses onto a section line. Motion: Delete Condition of Approval 1.A as recommended by staff, Moved by Terry Cross, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. 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 USR15-0076 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 Nick Berryman. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. The Chair called a recess at 1:55 pm and reconvened the hearing at 2:08 pm. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0078 APPLICANT: CIRCLE B LAND COMPANY LLC, C/O BILL BARRETT CORPORATION PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (STORAGE OF TANKS, VESSELS, PIPE RACKS, OTHER OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT AND MORE THAN ONE CARGO CONTAINER AS AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE ) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX14-0110;PART E2SE4 SECTION 27,T5N,R61W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 52; 1.75 MILES EAST OF CR 89. 11.' Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0078, 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. • Janet Lundquist, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic and access to the site. D. Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the 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. 6 Doug Dennison, Bill Barrett Corporation, 33105 CR 33, Greeley, Colorado, stated that he is here to answer any questions. He added that Mr. Ogle did a great job covering the project. 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 USR15-0078 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 Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Gene Stille, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross. CASE NUMBER: USR15-0079 APPLICANT: RLU HOLDINGS LLC, C/O NORTHWINDS OF WYOMING, INC. PLANNER: KIM OGLE REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT (MULTIPLE OFFICE TRAILERS, ROUST-A-BOUT, PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION, CONSTRUCTION AND EXCAVATING COMPANY; OUTDOOR STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS AND MORE THAN ONE CONEX CONTAINER)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RE-4306; PART NE4 SECTION 30, T4N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 39; APPROIXIMATELY 355 FEET SOUTH OF CR 42. w" Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR15-0079, reading the recommendation and comments into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that a letter was received from Anadarko in objection to this cases. The letter of objection came in during today's hearing. 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. I'" Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the drainage conditions and the requirements on site. 111' Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on- site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Kelly Diteman, 8393 West 1-25 Frontage Road, Frederick, Colorado, provided a visual description of the existing site and how they will access the site. They have agreed to add trees to screen the site from the northern property owner. Eric Wernsman 16493 Essex Road South, Platteville, Colorado, stated that he prepared the Preliminary Drainage Design for the site. He said that there was a letter that expressed concern regarding the release of the historic drainage and added that his grading plan includes a detention pond that will release at the 5 year historic rate. He added that the detention pond has a water quality feature built-in, according to the Weld County Code. Chad Underwood and Ryan Underwood, 1990 CR 39, stated that they operate 35 to 75 employees who arrive in the morning, leave and come back in the evening. Commissioner Jemiola asked when activity increases again will 24 hours/7 days per week access be needed. Ryan Underwood said that they need daylight hours to operate so unless there is an emergency they do not expect to provide 24 hour service. 7 Commissioner Jemiola asked the applicants to consider changing the hours of operation since it theoretically could happen outside of those hours. Chad Underwood stated that they have met with their surrounding property owners and added that they will plant trees to screen the site from adjacent properties. He added that the moved the location of the facility so lights and noise would not impact the neighbors. h audience who wished to speak for or against this application. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the p g pp No one wished to speak. W The Chair asked if there are any changes to the staff report. Ms. Light said that she was unaware that there are fuel tanks on site;therefore she recommended adding a Development Standard to read"The facility shall comply with all provisions of the State Underground and Above Ground Storage Tank Regulations". Motion: Add Development Standard as recommended by staff,Moved by Benjamin Hansford,Seconded by Joyce Smock. Motion carried unanimously. Chad Underwood asked for an extension to their hours of operation. Motion: Amend hours of operation in Development Standard 3 from 6 am to 6 pm to 24/7 Monday through Sunday, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Gene Stille. 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 USR15-0079 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 Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Gene Stille. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). ( rY Yes: Benjamin Hansford, 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. Commissioner Sparrow referred to the letters from Anadarko recently and asked if this is due to the new setback rules or possibility of more setback rules. Mr. Ogle said that he doesn't believe so and added that they have objected to land use cases to make sure that their interests are preserved. Meeting adjourned at 2:43 pm. Respectfully submitted, Kristine Ranslem Secretary 8 Hello