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SUBJECT: USR15-0012, Saddle Butte
Milton Terminal
The Weld County Department of Planning Services-Engineering has reviewed this proposal. Staff
comments made during this phase of the application process may not be all-inclusive, as other issues
may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS:
General Project Information/Location:
Saddle Butte Rockies Midstream proposes to construct approximately 17.3 miles of 10 inch crude oil
pipeline from a point located in Section 30, T6N, R64W south to a point located in Section 24, T3N,
R65W adjacent to the existing White Cliffs (Rose Rock) Oil Polishing Terminal. The pipeline is designed
to transport oil gathered from existing oil development in the immediate area through gathering lines
constructed perpendicular to the main trunk pipeline and from truck offload lanes at the 2 terminals.
There will be a 4 or 6 inch gathering line running east/west south of Kersey on CR 38. A communication
tower will be on site but at this time the applicants do not know the height of the tower. Staff noted that a
co-locate study within 10 miles of the site will be required if the tower is above 70 feet in height.
Once the site is completed and operational, the number of people using the entire site will be
approximately 10 people per week within the hours of operation of 24/7. A total of 10 vehicles (light
weight trucks) per week will access the site as well as approximately 25 truck loads per day delivering
and offloading oil to the terminals.
The applicants indicated that they are proposing a 6 or 8 inch pipeline from the White Cliffs (Rose Rock)
Terminal to the Suncor site near Ft. Lupton.
This project is just east of CR 47 and north of CR 30. Access is from CR 30 using non-maintained CR 47
ROW.
Roads:
County Road 47 is unmaintained section line right of way. The applicant shall verify and delineate on the
map the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is not maintained by Weld County.
Latest ADT on CR 30 was taken on 3/6/13 which counted 1118 vpd with 68%trucks.
Traffic:
A traffic narrative was submitted with the application materials and indicated that there will be
approximately 15 truck daily roundtrips. The expected traffic routes are CR 30 to CR 49 then north or
south. The site will have 3-5 employees working on a 24/365 basis. Construction traffic could generate
access issue including road damages and should be included in the IRMA.
Access:
An access permit has been approved for the access to the site (AP15-00106).
Entrance gates (if applicable) must be set back a minimum of 75 feet from edge of existing right of way
(future right of way if classification is other than local) to allow a truck and trailer or RV to pull completely
off of the roadway and open the gate. In no case shall any vehicle(s) stopped for gate be allowed to
create a safety issue for roadway users.
Tracking Control:
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto the County Roadway. Minimal standards
are listed below. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction unless permanent
tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities.
O More than 10 round large truck trips or more than 50 round passenger vehicles trips:
• Access onto paved roads requires either a tracking control devise and 100ft of asphalt OR 300ft
of asphalt.
*Recycled concrete is not allowed in County ROW
"Tracking control devices can be double cattle guards or other specialized device
"** Tracking control for unmaintained public ROW is required just prior to entering publically maintained
roadways.
Other PW Permits:
A Right-of-Way Use Permit is required for any work in the Weld County Right-of-Way. Contact Weld
County Public Works at 970-304-6496 ext. 3764.
A Transport Permit is required for any oversize and/or over weight vehicles. Contact Weld County Public
Works at 970-304-6496 ext. 3764.
General Site Plan Requirements: i.e (IA, RMA, City Town Agreement, etc..., offsite auxiliary lanes)
-Improvements Agreement:
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
http://www.co.weld.co.us/Departments/Pla n n i ngZon i nq/LandUseAppl icationsAssista nce/ApplicationAssist
ance.htm l
o An Improvements Agreement is required for sites with required offsite improvements. Collateral
is required to ensure the improvements are made.
o Road Maintenance is typically included as a section of the Improvements Agreement when the
County feels that the site activities may impact the County roadways. Possible mitigations
included in the road maintenance agreement may include but are not limited to: construction
traffic issues, dust control, specified haul routes, damage repairs, and future improvement
triggers.
A development standard will be applied to the recorded map indicating any impacts to the road must be
mitigated by the owner. There shall be no tracking from the site onto publically maintained roads. The
applicant is responsible for mitigation of any damage or offsite tracking and upgrading and/or maintaining
onsite tracking control.
Geologic hazard Area:
This area IS NOT in a Geologic Hazard Area.
Floodplain:
This area IS NOT in a Floodplain.
Drainage Study:
A drainage letter was submitted with the application. The drainage letter certified the project stormwater
impacts were minimal and a water quality feature with no stormwater detention was appropriate for the
project. The drainage letter and water quality calculations are accepted by Engineering.
Grading Permit
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact the Planning
Department for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, Rik Gay, 303-
692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Prior to recording the plat:
A. An Improvements Agreement and Road Maintenance Agreement is required for offsite
improvements at this site. Road maintenance including dust control, damage repair,
specified haul routes and future triggers for improvements will be included.
B. The applicant shall complete a Nonexclusive License Agreement for the upgrade and
maintenance of Weld County Right-of-Way.
The map shall be amended to delineate the following:
A. County Road 47 is unmaintained section line right of way. The applicant shall verify and
delineate on the map the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way.
All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is not maintained
by Weld County.
B. Show the approved non-exclusive license agreement on the Plat and label it with the
recorded reception number and date.
C. Show the approved access(es) on the plat and label with the approved access permit
number (AP15-00106).
D. Show and label standard tracking control onto publically maintained roadways on the map.
E. Show the accepted water quality feature on the map with volume and label as WATER
QUALITY FEATURE, NO-BUILD OR STORAGE AREA.
F. Show and label the accepted drainage features, drainage flow arrows, turning radii, and
parking and circulation on the map.
G. Show any proposed gate back a minimum of 75ft from the right of way.
Prior to Construction:
A. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County grading permit will be required prior to
the start of construction. Contact the Planning Department for application information.
B. If more than 1 acre is to be disturbed for construction of non pipeline items such as
structures, parking lots, laydown yards etc..., a Weld County grading permit will be required
prior to the start of construction.
Prior to Operation:
A. Construction of the approved access and/or tracking control improvements is required prior to
operation.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE PLAT)
1. 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.
2. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts will be maintained on the site.
3. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
4. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on County roads. On-site parking shall be utilized.
5. The right-of-way or easement shall be graded and drained to provide an all-weather access.
6. There shall be no tracking of dirt or debris from the site onto publically maintained roads. The
applicant is responsible for mitigation of any offsite tracking and maintaining onsite tracking control
devices.
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
\ FROM: Heather Barbare, Environmental Health
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— � SUBJECT: USR15-0012 Saddle Butte Milton Crude Oil
Terminal
DATE: 5/12/2015
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for a site specific
development plan and a special review permit for a mineral resource development
facilities including oil and gas storage and support and service facilities, including crude
oil in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
There will be three to five full time employees located at the facility. The applicant is
proposing to provide water for drinking/sanitary purposes to the facility by commercial
well (conversion of domestic well #203955 to commercial). The applicant is proposing
to use the existing septic system at the facility (SP-0400192) following establishment of
the commercial well. During construction activities the applicant is proposing to provide
bottled water and portable toilets.
The waste handling plan stipulates that all waste generated onsite will be removed
offsite to Waste Management. Wastes from tanks bottoms will be removed via vacume
truck and disposed of at CSI.
The applicant provided an approved dust abatement plan as part of the application. On
unpaved roads, water trucks will be utilized to keep dust down. Vehicle speeds will also
be limited to reduce dust. Main access drives will be constructed with road base. Re-
vegetation of disturbed areas will be conducted following construction.
The applicant provided a Noise Abatement Plan indicating that several noise mitigation
measures will be employed to reduce noise from the site. This includes locating noise-
generating equipment towards the center of the facility, enclosing pumps and motors in
a building, and lowering the speed of vehicles.
The applicant submitted evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) and
Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado
Department of Health and Environment.
We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following
conditions be part of any approval:
Prior to allowing the plat to be recorded:
A. The applicant shall submit written evidence of a commercial well to Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment.
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy:
A. In the event the applicant intends to utilize the existing septic system, the septic
system shall be reviewed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer. The
review shall consist of observation of the system and a technical review
describing the system's ability to handle the proposed hydraulic load. The review
shall be submitted to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld
County Department of Public Health and Environment. In the event the system is
found to be inadequately sized or constructed the system shall be brought into
compliance with current Regulations. Alternately, a new septic system may be
installed. Evidence of such shall be submitted, in writing, to the Weld County
Department of Planning Services.
We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as
development standards:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls
fugitive dust, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. The
applicant shall operate in accordance with the approved waste handling plan, at
all times.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site.
The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved dust abatement
plan, at all times.
5. Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for
employees and patrons of the facility, at all times.
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6. Sewage disposal for the facility shall be by septic system. Any septic system
located on the property must comply with all provisions of the Weld County Code,
pertaining to On-site Wastewater Treatment Systems.
7. A permanent, adequate water supply shall be provided for drinking and sanitary
purposes. The facility shall utilize the private water supply.
8. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be handled in a safe manner in
accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of
hazardous air pollutants (HAP's) and volatile organic compounds (VOC's). All
chemicals must be stored secure, on an impervious surface, and in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
9. A current professional engineer signed Spill Prevention, Control and
Countermeasure Plan shall be available on site, at all times.
10.The operation shall comply with all applicable State noise statutes and/or
regulations.
11.Secondary containment shall be constructed around tanks to provide containment
for the largest single tank and sufficient freeboard to contain precipitation. A
synthetic or engineered liner shall be placed directly beneath each above-ground
tank. 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.
12.The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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February 20, 2015
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Saddle Butte Rockies Midstream, LLC Case Number: USR15-0012
Please Reply By: March 20, 2015 Planner: Kim Ogle
Project: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR MINERAL
RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS STORAGE FACILITIES AND
OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE FACILITIES (CRUDE OIL POLISHING TERMINAL, PIPE
LAYDOWN AND STORAGE YARD) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
Location:APPROXIMATELY 2640 FEET NORTH OF CR 30; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 47
SECTION LINE
Parcel Number: 121324200026-R7509198 Legal: PART S2NW4 SECTION 24, T3N, R65W LOT A
REC EXEMPT RE-2045 of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning
Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner
associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
ri We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive
Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature Date -
Agency ,.
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N 17th Ave,Greeley,CO.80631 (970)353-6100 ext.3540 (970)304-6498 fax
HISTORY
March 3, 2015
Kris Ranslem,
Planning Tech
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17i° Ave.
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Saddle Butte Rockies Midstream, LTC Special Use Permit for Mineral Resource and Development in the"A"
Zone District (Weld Case No. USR15-0012) (SI Project: #67552)
Dear Ms. Ranslem:
Thank you for your correspondence dated February 20,2015 regarding the above listed subject matter.
A search of the Colorado Cultural Resource Inventory database indicated that no cultural resource inventories
have taken place in the vicinity of the proposed project area and no historic properties have been recorded within
the subject property. However, our files contain incomplete information for this area, as most of Colorado has not
been inventoried for cultural resources. As a result, there is the possibility that as yet unidentified cultural
resources exist within the proposed permit area.
As you may be aware, under State and Federal laws, our office, the State I listoric Preservation Office, takes on a
consulting role on projects that have the potential to affect historic properties (such as buildings and
archaeological sites). Please note if this project includes Federal involvement(Federal permitting, Federal funds
or Federal lands), Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470) requires the federal
agency to meet the requirements of as set forth in 36 CFR 800 ("Protection of Historic Properties") and the lead
federal agency remains legally responsible for all required findings and determinations of National Register of
Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility and project effects (36 CFR 800.2(a)(3)).
Should the project uncover human remains during the proposed project activities, the requirements under State law
C.R.S. 24-80 (part 13) apply and must be followed.
Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If we may be of further assistance, please contact Todd McMahon,Staff
Archaeologist at (303) 866-4607/todd.mcmahonistate.co.us or Dan Corson, Intergovernmental Services Director at
(303) 866-2673/dan.corson4istate.co.us.
Sincerely,
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Edward C. Nichols
State Historic Preservation Officer
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March 12, 2015
Kim Ogle
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Transmitted via email:
kogle@co.weld.co.us
RE: Saddle Butte Rockies Midstream, LLC Special Review Permit
Case no. USR15-0012
A portion of the SW IA of the NW '/a of Section 24, T3N, R65W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 2
Dear Ms. Ogle,
The submitted material does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in § 30-28-
101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11,
2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory
review of the referral information and provide comments. The comments will not address the
adequacy of the water supply plan for this property or the ability of the water supply plan to
satisfy any county regulations or requirements.
The applicant is requesting a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review
Permit to allow oil and gas storage facilities and oil and gas support and service facilities.
The applicant is constructing 50.8 miles of oil gathering pipeline that will be connected to a
crude oil polishing terminal (Milton Terminal). This application covers only the construction
of the Milton Terminal.
The property is 32 acres and is described as Lot A of RE-2045; application materials indicate
that the Milton Facility will occupy 18 of the 32 acres. The property has an existing residence
and water well, operating under well permit no. 203955. The development will include the
demolition of the existing house and the construction of the polishing terminal and an office
building/warehouse. Approximately 3-5 office employees, plus individual truck owners, will
be on-site at any time; the operation will run 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
The applicant is anticipating they will require 0.3-0.5 acre-feet of water per year for on-site
commercial purposes. The proposed water supply is the existing well, to be operated under a
new commercial well permit. During construction, the applicant will bring in bottled water
and portable toilets. The applicant is proposing to truck in dust suppression water from a
municipality during construction.
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1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 F 303.866.3589 www.water.state.co us
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Saddle Butte Rockies Midstream, LLC Special Review Permit
March 12, 2015
Page 2 of 2
Permit no. 203955 was issued pursuant to C.R.S. 37-92-602(3)(b)(II)(A) on July 16, 1997 as the
only well on a 35 acre tract. The well was completed into the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer
October 19, 1998. The use of groundwater from the well is limited to ordinary household
purposes inside three single family dwellings, the watering of domestic animals, and the
irrigation of not more than 1 acre of home gardens and lawns. Permit no. 203955 does not
support the use of water for a commercial business.
The applicant is proposing to re-permit the well for commercial purposes. If the applicant
were to apply for an exempt commercial well permit, the uses of the well would be limited to
drinking and sanitary purposes inside a commercial business, not to exceed 0.33 acre-feet of
withdrawals per year at a rate of 15 gpm. If the applicant desires uses beyond those
available with an exempt commercial well, they may apply for a non-exempt well permit
instead. Since the existing well is in the nontributary Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer, a non-
exempt well would not require a plan for augmentation. The uses of a non-exempt well will
vary based on the applicant's needs and the quantity of water available underlying the
property in the Laramie-Fox Hills aquifer. Please note, this office cannot guarantee the
approval of any well permit application.
This office has no objection to this application so long as the applicant obtains a commercial
well permit for the existing well prior to use of the well for any commercial purposes and the
applicant obtains dust suppression water from a legally available source. If you or the
applicant has any questions in this matter, please contact Karlyn Armstrong of this office.
Sincerely,
Joanna Williams, P.E✓. '"
/Water Resource Engineer
Cc: File for permit no. 203955
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1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 F 303.866.3589 www.water.state.co us
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From: Molly Lockhart
To: Molly Lockhart;K'istine Ranslern
Subject: FW:USR15-0012 Referral
Date: Thursday,March 12,2015 12:30:30 PM
Hi Kristine
We have reviewed this project and have the following comments.
(Encroachment) FRICO ROW cannot be used in any way this includes access.
(Drainage) No water of any sort can be discharged into the canal.
Thank you
Have a great day.
Molly Lockhart
3030-659-7373
From: Kristine Ranslem [mailto:kranslem@co.weld.co.us]
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2015 2:03 PM
To: Bethany Pascoe; Roy Rudisill; Alan Caldwell; tracy.kosloffCa�state.co,us;
$andra.billingsCastate.co.us; Jeff Behncke; douglas.camrud@state.co.us;
stuart.ellsworth@state.co,us; THOMYAK@PGFPD.ORG; bhulsey@lasallefire.com;
barbiej@weld-re1.k12,co.us; Molly Lockhart; Scott Edgar;
bmyhr(a7nobleenergyinc.com; cindy.einspahr( co.usda.gov
Cc: Kim Ogle
Subject: USR15-OO12 Referral
We have just received a case (USR15-0012) in which we ask that you review the
material and send a referral to us. Please click on the link below and select "Search
Applications" under the Planning tab. Input the record number and scroll down to
Attachments. Click on the arrow next to the Attachments and you will find all the
information including the referral form to submit back to us. The following is a quick
link to the case search:
https://accela-aca.co.weld.cc.us/citizenaccess/.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me at the number
below. Thank you!
Kristine Ranslem
Planning Technician
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 353-6100 ext. 3519
kranslem(aco.weld.co.us
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