HomeMy WebLinkAbout20143576.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
D"' A regular meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission was held in the Weld County
Administration Building, Hearing Room, 1150 0 Street, Greeley, Colorado. This meeting was called to
order by Chair, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce
Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Tom Parko, Department of Planning Services; Wayne
Howard and Jennifer Petrik, Department of Engineering; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad
Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
ilk Motion: Approve the October 21, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed unanimously.
Pb CASE NUMBER: USR14-0039
APPLICANT: EUDEN BALDERRAMA
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
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 (HEAVY EQUIPMENT-TRUCKING AND TRUCK REPAIR SHOP
ALONG WITH 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: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-4704; PART SW4 SECTION 22, T2N, R66W of the 6th P.M.,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: 1300 FEET EAST OF CR 31; NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 18.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0039, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that four (4) letters have been received from surrounding
property owners in opposition to this case. The Department of Planning Services recommends
approval of this application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Commissioner Maxey referred to the visual slide where the RVs were parked and asked if those are
located on the subject site or on the adjacent property. Mr. Ogle replied that they are on another
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property, which is currently in violation as well.
D'' Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site. Ms. Petrik suggested adding a condition of approval to reflect tracking
control that states "Standard tracking control or approved alternate is required onto CR18."
Additionally, she recommending adding a condition of approval that reads "60ft minimum radii and 24-
36ft wide clear access width meeting the Weld County Criteria for commercial/Industrial accesses is
required" and also adding a condition of approval that reads "Show on the map the approved tracking
control"
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements,
on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Commissioner Maxey noted that there seems to be a discrepancy with the development standard
numbers and asked if there is something that we need to change. Ms. Light recommended that
Development Standard 3 needs to be removed because the applicant will not have a septic system on
site for employees.
It" Larry Carroll, The Carroll Group, stated that he represents the Mr. Balderrama. Mr. Carroll said
that in discussion with Kerr McGee, they stated that they need a larger area for oil and gas operation;
therefore they are designating 9 acres on the northern portion of the property for this operation. Mr.
Carroll said that they wanted to help the compatibility issue with the adjacent neighbors by putting the
farming operation and future residence adjacent to the east of the neighbors. Additionally, he said that
the impact of the business will be located to the south and hopefully this will help mitigate some
compatibility issues.
Commissioner Wailes asked how long the applicant has been operating on site. Mr. Carroll stated that
the violation has been over one year. Commissioner Wailes asked how long the applicant has owned
the property. Mr. Carroll replied that he has owned it since 2005.
lir The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Dale Dexter, 8326 CR 31, stated that he lives adjacent to the property and submitted the complaint
regarding this property two years ago. He stated that he is concerned with the exhaust from 15 idling
trucks which creates smoke and is harmful to his family. Additionally, he is concerned with
environmental hazards such as an oil leak. Mr. Dexter stated that he is also concerned with the
amount of truck traffic and the deterioration of the roads. He added that there is an industrial park
three miles away that is better suitable for this.
Commissioner Hansford asked how long he has lived there. Mr. Dexter said that they have lived there
for three (3) years.
Commissioner Smock asked what the exact complaint was two years ago. Mr. Dexter said that there
was someone in the trailers and he was concerned about how the sewage was being handled. He
added that this is getting to look more like a disposal site.
Commissioner Smock asked Mr. Ogle to verify if the RV trailers are on this site or the adjacent site.
Mr. Ogle said that the RV trailers were on an adjacent lot.
The Chair asked Mr. Dexter if he understood that there are landscaping and screening requirements
for this site. Mr. Dexter said that he was not aware.
Commissioner Maxey asked what could be mitigated to make this work. Mr. Dexter said that the
exhaust is a problem and it directly affects his daughter who has asthma. He added that there isnt
anything to mitigate the exhaust.
Amber Cardillo and Sam Cardillo, 8478 CR 31, stated that they live directly behind the site. They
are very concerned about this and have lived here because of the agricultural community and now they
are finding to keep it that way. She said that this is a commercial type of business right behind their
house and she emphasized her concern regarding the safety and security of their children.
Mr. Cardillo said that these trucks will be operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and they have
no peace with this operation. Ms. Cardillo submitted pictures to the Planning Commission that she
took today from their property. She is not sure how they could mitigate these issues from her home
with the safety, security, environmental issues, and dust, etc. Mr. Cardillo added that the storage for
this site will be right up against their fence.
Commissioner Maxey referred to the applicants site plan and asked the Cardillos about their thoughts
of the layout, specifically the impact on the property. Ms. Cardillo said that today they heard about the
landscaping and added that would be great but it wont mitigate the noise, security, lights, dust, etc.
`"' Mr. Carroll said that there is a lot of emotion here and he understands that their homes and rights
are being changed. He said that the applicant is requesting 15 trucks and added that they will not all
arrive at the same time. Each driver will come in their own vehicle and get in the truck and leave. He
added that no one will be staying on site. Mr. Carroll said that it is a long window of operations and
added that he has talked with the applicant and he has indicated that there is some flexibility to change
those hours.
Mr. Carroll said that they will meet the landscaping requirements set by Weld County. He added that
the waste handling and septic will not be addressed until the maintenance shop is constructed. He
further added that there will not be any oil changes or maintenance performed on site until there is a
shop to do it in. Mr. Carroll stated that right now the site is used just for parking.
Commissioner Cross asked what the average age of the trucks are. Euden Balderrama said that the
average age of the trucks are 8 years.
Commissioner Maxey asked Mr. Balderrama to explain the time that the trucks idle. Mr. Balderrama
estimated the idle time to be 20 minutes in the winter time.
Commissioner Berryman asked what is being proposed for landscaping. Mr. Balderrama said that he
wants to have a good relationship with the neighbors and suggested having evergreen trees that would
surround the fenced area and is most visible from the Cardilllos.
The Chair asked if the Planning Commission wishes to delete Development Standard 3 as stated
by staff.
Motion: Delete Development Standard 3, Moved by Bruce Sparrow, Seconded by Benjamin
Hansford. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Petrik recommended adding a Condition of Approval 1.P to read "Standard tracking control or
approved alternate is required onto CR18".
Motion: Add Conditions of Approval 1.P as suggested by Staff, Moved by Bruce Sparrow, Seconded
by Joyce Smock. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Petrik recommended adding a Condition of Approval 1.Q.14 to read "Show on the map the
approved tracking control". Additionally, she recommended adding Condition of Approval 1.Q.15 to
read "60ft minimum radii and 24-36ft wide clear access width meeting the Weld County Criteria for
commercial/Industrial accesses is required".
Motion: Add Condition of Approvals 1.Q.14 and 1.Q.15 as suggested by staff, Moved by Nick
Berryman, Seconded by Bruce Johnson. Motion passed 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 USR14-0039 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions
recommendation of approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes=4, No = 5, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Nick Berryman.
No: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Terry Cross.
Commissioner Wailes cited Sections 23-2-220.A.2, 23-2-220.A.3 and 23-2-220.A.4. He said that
based on the landscaping information that they have received today; he doesnt feel that it can be
mitigated enough for the current residents.
Commissioner Cross stated that this use is not compatible with existing surrounding land uses.
Commissioner Sparrow agreed that it is no compatible with existing surrounding land uses.
Commissioner Smock stated that it is not compatible with existing surrounding land uses.
Commissioner Johnson agreed with it is a compatibility issue and added that it cannot be mitigated to
satisfy the necessary impact to the adjoining property owners.
Commissioner Berryman said that this is pushing his acceptance level.
Commissioner Hansford said that there are two other trucking companies within the same area.
Commissioner Jemiola said that he believes there are benefits and downsides to living in town and/or
in the country and he doesnt believe that living in an agricultural area provides you with a view and
absence of noise or unsightly metal tires, etc. Additionally, he believes the oil and gas industry is an
auxiliary use for agriculture.
Commissioner Maxey said that he is a big supporter of private property rights and that you should be
able to use your property how you want as long as it is within the County bounds. He said that he
agrees with Mr. Berryman that it is pushing the acceptance level; however on the other hand he
believes the applicant is agreeable to mitigating a lot of factors.
M" Motion: Forward Case USR14-0039 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions
recommendation of denial, Moved by Michael Wailes citing Sections 23-2-220.A.2, 23-2-220.A.3 and
23-2-220.A.4, Seconded by Bruce Johnson.
Commissioner Wailes stated that he supports private property rights but feels that in this particular
case we are pushing the bounds of what is the intended use. He encouraged the applicant to develop
a screening place for the County Commissioners to see that these issues can be mitigated; however
as they are today he doesnt believe they could be.
Commissioner Johnson said that he respects property rights but doesnt believe the applicant can
mitigate the harm that is being placed on the neighbors.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes=5, No=4, Abstain =0).
Yes: Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes, Terry Cross.
No: Benjamin Hansford, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Nick Berryman.
lifr"CASE NUMBER: USR14-0050
APPLICANT: WADE CASTOR and Deland Castor, do Noble Energy Inc.and Wattenberg Holding 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, (oil and gas
processing facilities and related equipment,fresh water ponds to be utilized for
hydraulic field exploration; Centralized Oil and Gas Processing Facility; Oil and
Gas Storage Facility; Transloading; a crude oil pumping station and related
equipment; a thirty-five(35)foot in height communications tower 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 map 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: E2NE4 SECTION 21,T9N, R59W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 104,WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 115
SECTION LINE.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0050, 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.
Commissioner Sparrow said that he has a personal relationship with the applicants representative,
Julie Cozad, but feels that he can make a fair and impartial judgment on this case.
Commissioner Jemiola said that he serves with Ms. Cozad on the Milliken Town Board of Trustees.
He also donated to her campaign but did not discuss this case and feels that he can be fair and
impartial.
Commissioner Wailes and Maxey both stated that they have relationships with Ms. Cozad as well but
believe they can be fair and impartial in this case.
`' Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
Heather Barbare, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer
requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Julie Cozad, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Suite 1-E, Longmont, Colorado, stated that
the Plains Transload Facility connects through a pipeline up to the Rose Rock facility, which is a truck
unloading and storage facility. That facility is then connected through the Wattenberg Pipeline up to
Wells Ranch, which is a central processing facility, and then onto the Briggsdale Facility (truck
unloading and central processing facility) and then continues up to the Keota Gas Plant and then over
to the East Pony Facility. The East Pony site will be used as a central processing facility. She added
that there will be security fencing and six (6) full time employees on site. Ms. Cozad outlined the
improvements to the Wattenberg Holdings facility. Ms. Cozad said that they dont anticipate having the
truck unloading component since they intend to have it piped in; however it is included on the plan if
the pipeline is over capacity or outlying wells in close proximity.
Commissioner Sparrow asked the applicants to explain how the ponds will be filled. Greg Pickerel,
Noble Energy, 2115 117th Avenue, Greeley, stated that the ponds will be filled from non-tributary wells
that Noble Energy has drilled in Timmerman Ranch. He added that they are also purchasing water
from Grover and traveling via pipeline to the 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.
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.
0' Motion: Forward Case USR14-0050 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation
of approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 9).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce
Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
The Chair called a recess at 3:35 pm and reconvened the hearing at 3:46 pm.
DS CASE NUMBER: USR14-0057
APPLICANT: NOBLE ENERGY INC
PLANNER: Kim Ogle
REQUEST: AN AMENDMENT TO A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT NO. USR12-0014, FOR MINERAL RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE (NON-COMMERCIAL CLASS II OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY - SALTWATER INJECTION FACILITY), TO INCLUDE THE
ADDITION OF A COMMERCIAL CLASS II OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL
FACILITY - SALTWATER INJECTION FACILITY, A WATER RECYCLING
FACILITY, AND THE OPERATION OF A LESS THAN 12 MONTH CLASS II
OILFIELD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY - SALTWATER INJECTION
FACILITY) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT A REC EXEMPT RECX12-0031; PART NE4 SECTION 10, T7N, R64W of
the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 84;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 57.
• Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0057, 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.
D. Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
Commissioner Johnson said that he believes this site is located in the Galeton Reservoir of the
Northern Colorado Integrated Water Supply Project (NISP). He added that he didnt see them as a
referral agency. Commissioner Maxey said that NISP is not a referral agency for the County so there
is no one to receive it.
• Heather Barbare, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer
requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
• Pam Hora, Tetra Tech, 1900 South Sunset Street, Longmont, Colorado stated that this site was
approved previously in 2012 as the Cummins Field Injection Facility. This proposed amendment is
now referred to as the Cummins Central Water Processing Facility.
Ms. Hora stated that the amendment is to add a water recycling facility, permit it as a commercial
facility, allow for some trucking of water to the facility and allow for construction of a temporary facility.
It will take one (1) year to complete construction of this facility; therefore they are requesting to utilize
this as a temporary facility used by up to 30 trucks. 150 trucks will be the maximum number at full
build out. It is anticipated that the times this traffic will be prior to pipeline construction and in
emergency repair of the pipeline.
Ms. Hora requested to amend Condition of Approval 7.B.4 by removing the language"piping" because
when doing the engineered drawings for the temporary facility the actual piping does not get included
into those drawings. Additionally, she requested amending Development Standards 1 and 3 to reflect
the temporary facility.
Boyd McMaster, Noble Energy, said that when they saw the condition of six months they considered
whether they would be able to execute that with timing of obtaining the appropriate permits by the
County and State. After further review they are not able to complete that timeline and are requesting
to operate this as a temporary 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.
D. Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 7.B.4 by removing the word "piping", Moved by Benjamin
Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
The Chair asked Mr. Ogle for his thoughts on the request of including the temporary facility under
Development Standards 1 and 3. Mr. Ogle requested that it be deferred to the Board of County
Commissioners as they have had a work session and determined that a temporary facility is 6 months.
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 USR14-0057 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
amended Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions
recommendation of approval, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Joyce Smock.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce
Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
O'CASE NUMBER: USR14-0055
APPLICANT: ANTHONY& NANCY SANDOVAL
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Home Business
(Storage of up to 3 Commercial Vehicles associated with a concrete and
hauling business) and One (1) Single-Family Dwelling Unit per Lot other than
those permitted under Section 23-3-20.A(a second dwelling on the property)in
the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 3 BLOCK 2 COUNTRY ESTATES; PART OF SECTION 23, T1 N, R66W of
the 6th P.M.,Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to Mathews Avenue; approximately 600-feet south of CR 8.
D. Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0055, reading the recommendation
and comments into the record. Mr. Gathman noted that two (2) letters have been received in objection
to this request outlining concerns of allowing the business will set precedent for commercial business
in the subdivision, there is no need for a second home on the property and the dumping of concrete on
the property. Mr. Gathman stated that upon his site inspection he did not find anything that was
dumped on the property. 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. Ms. Petrik suggested adding Condition of Approval 2.F.10 that reads "Show
the accepted water quality feature on the map and label as WATER QUALITY FEATURE, NO-BUILD
OR STORAGE AREA". Additionally, she recommended deleting Condition of Approvals 5.A and 5.6
as they do not apply to this case.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements,
on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Anthony Sandoval, 2810 Matthews Avenue, stated that he is the only employee for his business.
He added that he has three (3) trucks that he parks on site and no employees or customers come to
the site.
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: Add Condition of Approval 2.F.10 as stated by staff, Moved by Bruce Johnson,
Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Delete Conditions of Approval 5.A and 5.B as requested by staff, Moved by Jordan Jemiola,
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.
ID" Motion: Forward Case USR14-0055 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation
of approval, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes = 9).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce
Smock, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Jordan Jemiola left the meeting at 4:47 pm.
" CASE NUMBER: USR14-0052
APPLICANT: WHITING PETROLEUM CORPORATION
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A
NON-1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY (12-INCH HIGH
PRESSURE CRUDE OIL PIPELINE AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT) IN
THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT. THE PROPOSED PIPELINE
WILL BE 6.9 MILES IN LENGTH.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PIPELINE BEGINS IN SECTION 2, T9N, R59 AND ENTERS SECTION 1,
T9N, R59W THEN CROSSES INTO SECTIONS 6 AND 5, T9N, R58W THEN
CROSSES SECTIONS 32, 33 AND TERMINATES IN SECTION 28, T10N,
R58W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF CR 114; NORTH OF CR 104;WEST OF CR 127;
EAST OF CR 117.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0052, 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 existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site.
04* Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements,
on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
0. Michael Welker, Petroleum Field Services, 7147 East Wyoming Place, Denver, Colorado. Kevin
Pitman, Whiting Petroleum, 1700 Broadway, Suite 2300, Denver, Colorado, stated that the pipeline will
collect and carry oil from surrounding oil wells to the UET oil terminal. Mr. Pitman said that they have
acquired the right of way agreements for this pipeline route.
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: Approve Case USR14-0052 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development
Standards submitted by staff, Moved by Joyce Smock, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes= 8).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Joyce Smock, Michael
Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Absent: Jordan Jemiola.
CASE NUMBER: USR14-0053
APPLICANT: EQUUS FARMS LLC
PLANNER: Chris Gathman
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Mineral Resource
Development Facility including an Oil and Gas Support and Service Facility
(water depot) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE4W2 SECTION 2, T3N, R62W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado.
LOCATION: East of and adjacent to CR 386 and approximately 2.25 miles south of State Highway 34.
D" Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0053, 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.
j. Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and 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.
• Sherri Jones, Vista Engineering, 21220 Scott Road, Calhan, Colorado, stated that Mr. Gathman
did a good job explaining the project and she is here for any questions.
Commissioner Johnson asked about the water source for the depot facility. John Finegan,
representative for Equus Farms, indicated that they have an approved water source for industrial and
irrigation usage that will be used for the proposed water depot. They can withdraw up to 164 acre feet
a year.
Commission Maxey noted that in the presentation trash will be taken to the shop; however there is
a condition of approval for trash collection areas. Mr. Gathman stated that Condition of Approval 1.C.4
may be deleted.
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: Delete Condition of Approval 1.C.4 as stated as staff, Moved by Benjamin Hansford,
Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. 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 USR14-0053 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the
Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation
of approval, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 8, No= 0, Abstain = 1).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Johnson, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Joyce Smock, Michael
Wailes, Nick Berryman, Terry Cross.
Abstain: Jordan Jemiola.
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.
Secretary Kris Ranslem presented the scheduled Planning Commission hearing dates for 2015. Chair
Maxey stated that he appreciates the case summary that staff gives in their reports and hopes that it
will continue. He requested more training on policy and sections of code be presented at the luncheon
meetings. Additionally, he encouraged the Planning Commission to read the Weld County Code and
Definitions when reviewing the staff report and cases.
Meeting adjourned at 5:21 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
- . /� Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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