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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20142245.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, July 1, 2014 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, Mark Lawley, at 1:30 pm. Roll Call. Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. Also Present: Kim Ogle and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Wayne Howard and Jennifer Petrik, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary. Motion: Approve the June 17, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion passed unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR14-0007 APPLICANT: INEZ GUTIERREZ PLANNER: Diana Aungst REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for A Use Permitted as a Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Commercial or Industrial Zone Districts (office and equipment storage for a concrete construction company) provided that the property is not a lot in an approved or recorded subdivision plat or lots part of a map or plan filed prior to adoption of any regulations controlling subdivisions in the A(Agricultural)Zone District LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 2 SUB EXEMPT SE-1150; PART SE4SE4 SECTION 36, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of and adjacent to NW C Street and approximately 1000 feet west of N 23rd Ave. Dr Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0007, 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. tr Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Dfr John Gutierrez, 2488 Northwest C Street, stated that there are two (2) full-time employees in the office and the drivers come to the site in the morning and do not return until the evening. He added that there is a portable toilet on site for the drivers to use. The storage items on site are rip rap that are used for irrigation ditches and added that it is constantly a revolving storage item. Commissioner Maxey asked if the hours listed are adequate for the business. Mr. Gutierrez said that they do not work on the weekends and the drivers are at the yard no later than 5 pm due to traffic. Mr. Maxey asked to clarify the use of portable toilets in addition to the septic system. Ms. Light said that the use of the portable toilet was not in the application; however we can add a development standard that allows the use of the portable toilet for employees or contractors on site for less than two (2) consecutive hours. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. Ms. Light suggested adding a new Development Standard that states "Adequate drinking, hand washing and toilet facilities shall be provided for employees and patrons of the facility, at all times. As employees or contractors are on site for less than 2 consecutive hours a day portable toilets and bottled water are acceptable. Records of maintenance and proper disposal for portable toilets shall be retained on a quarterly basis and available for review by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County and shall contain hand sanitizers." " Motion: Add new Development Standard as stated by staff and renumber accordingly, Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 to reflect hours of operation from 7 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, Moved by Jason Maxey, 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. iit''` Motion: Forward Case USR14-0007 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commissions recommendation of approval, Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. lir CASE NUMBER: USR14-0013 APPLICANT: ANADARKO E&P COMPANY LP PLANNER: Diana Aungst REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service Facilities (compressor station for natural gas and all related equipment, including, but not limited to, eight (8) compressors, vapor recovery units, separators, dehydrators, storage tanks), and one(1) seventy-foot in height communication tower in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT C REC EXEMPT RE-3621; PART NW4 SECTION 15, T3N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South and adjacent to CR 34 and east and adjacent to CR 19. Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0013, 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. Commissioners Wailes and Jemiola stated that they know the landowners in the closest residence but feel that they can be fair and impartial in this request. The Planning Commission had no concerns. D" Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. ir Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Light noted that the applicants have requested to submit the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan within 6 months and added that staff is in support of this request. o' Nathan Keiser, Anadarko Petroleum, 1099 18th Street, Suite 1800, Denver Colorado, stated that the western half of the property will remain in agricultural production. The compressors will be inside individual buildings and will include muffler exhaust and silencers. Additionally, they are proposing a 70 foot communication tower to remotely monitor the site. Mr. Keiser stated that they held a neighborhood meeting on June 18th for all residents within 1000 feet of the facility. Approximately 25 people were in attendance and one of the major concerns dealt with the visual impact of the site. Therefore, Anadarko is working with a landscape company to develop a site specific landscape plan for all these facilities as well as alternate fencing ideas. He added that they are trying to work with the community in creating a site that is more visual appealing. Mr. Keiser noted that traffic was also a concern and they are trying to implement a more rigorous traffic control plan for the area. Commissioner Maxey asked if the staff report needs to be amended since the applicant is proposing landscaping. Ms. Aungst said that this facility does not require landscaping; however the applicant is voluntarily proposing landscaping. Commissioner Lawley asked about the traffic concern and clarified if that was mainly during the construction of the facility. Mr. Keiser replied that the traffic will be during construction since it is an unmanned facility and added that they will use dust suppression. Additionally, they have set up a hotline for anyone to call if they have any concerns. Commissioner Maxey asked how long construction will take. Mr. Keiser said that it will last approximately 4 months. Lir The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. Richard Hergert, 15883 CR 21, stated that he lives directly east of this proposed facility. He attended the meeting and said that he is concerned with the chain link fence and barbwire. He asked what assurance they have that the landscaping will be completed after it has been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Additionally, he commented that he is concerned that there was no response from the Fire District and asked if they are compliant with the Fire Districts concerns. Bruce Wilson, 2108 Clay Drive, Longmont, stated that he farms Sections 27 and 34 which is east of County Road 19 and 1 mile south of Highway 66. Mr. Wilson said that he has appreciated working with Anadarko. He added that he wants to ensure that this facility will be aesthetically pleasing to look at. lir Linda Pyeatt, 13895 CR 21, lives approximately 2 miles south of this proposed facility. She is concerned that the facility will only take up 10 acres of the 156 acre parcel and asked what will be on the remainder of the site. She added that she is concerned if it will be pipe storage or truck parking. Lori Chermack, 15428 CR 19, stated that she doesnt want to live next to a compressor station. She is concerned about the lighting, location of the communication tower, odor, dust, traffic, and the size of site. Richie Pyeatt, 13895 CR 21, stated that he is concerned with how they will maintain the weeds and the appearance of the site. He added that Anadarko has been good to work with and hopes that it will continue. He asked that the facility will look like it fits in with the community and not like an industrial park. Mia Tsuchimoto, 9939 CR 28, asked if there is anything on the proposed site that will affect groundwater. She is also concerned with odor and exhaust coming from the facility. She also would like to see something other than the chain link and barbwire fence. David Reitz, 10898 CR 28, apologized to the Planning Commission as many of them thought that they were discussing the proposed Mead Compressor Station today. Ms. Aungst noted that the proposed Mead Compressor Station will be heard by the Weld County Planning Commission on August 5, 2014. The Chair asked about the construction of the site prior to approval by the Board of County Commissioners. Ms. Aungst stated that the Planning Manager has reviewed and approved a temporary laydown yard for the site and believes that is what is being seen on the property now. The Chair asked if any of the activity will occur outside of the 10 acre site. Ms. Aungst said that the applicant will submit a plat for the entire 156 acre parcel identifying the facility foot print. If they plan to expand or change anything in the future, then it will require an additional permit to make an amendment to the site. Commissioner Sparrow asked if we could have a landscaping plan in place prior to the Board of County Commissioner hearing. Ms. Aungst suggested adding a condition of approval that requires a landscaping/screening plan. L Kim Cooke, Anadarko Petroleum, 1099 18th Street, Denver, stated that the facility will be on 10 acres and the remaining property in the short term will be in agricultural production and added that in the future there likely will be some additional oil and gas activity in terms of drilling and production facilities. Commissioner Maxey asked how the area north and south of the facility will be maintained. Ms. Cooke said that they are currently reviewing the options but it will be some type of grass that they can maintain. Commissioner Maxey asked about lighting for the facility. Mr. Keiser said that all the lighting will be shielded and downcast and should not interfere with the neighbors property. Commissioner Jemiola asked if there are any odors released from this type of facility. Mr. Kesier said that there will be no odors from this facility. Commissioner Lawley asked about the potential for any groundwater contamination. Mr. Keiser said that there is no drilling at this facility; therefore there will be no chance of groundwater contamination. He added that no electrical substation will be associated with this facility. Commissioner Lawley asked if they applicants have visited with the Fire District. Mr. Keiser said that they continually work with the Fire Districts and ensure that the facilities are inspected as well as submit all MSDS sheets. The Planning Commission recommended that the applicants provide a landscaping design prior to the Board of County Commissioner hearing for the surrounding property owners to review. Given the timing of the County Commission hearing, Ms. Cook requested that this landscaping plan be placed as a condition of approval to be reviewed by staff rather than a condition of approval prior to going to the Board of County Commissioner hearing. She added that they dont want to delay the Board of County Commissioner hearing. She added that they started this process but that it does take time since they typically dont do landscaping at these facilities. Mr. Maxey said that if a plan is not in place by the July 23rd hearing it could potently risk the outcome of the case by continuing it. Motion: Add Condition of Approval to read "The applicant shall submit a Landscaping/Screening Plan to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval prior to the Board of County Commissioners meeting", Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 6 by replacing "1 month" with "Within 6 months", Moved by Jason Maxey, 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. D` Motion: Forward Case USR14-0013 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 Jason Maxey, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. Commissioner Jemiola commented that there are some accommodating neighbors and also knows that previous Anadarko sites have been very well designed. Commissioner Wailes thanked the public for coming to the hearing and also commended the applicants for working with the neighbors on an appealing looking facility. Commissioner Maxey said that through some work this site can be compatible with the surrounding area. He is a little concerned with Section 23-2-220.A.6 relating to conserving prime agricultural land; however he appreciates keeping a portion of the site in agricultural production. The Chair called a recess at 3:20 pm and reconvened the hearing at 3:31 pm. LD11 CASE NUMBER: USR14-0015 APPLICANT: ANADARKO E&P COMPANY LP PLANNER: Diana Aungst REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review Permit for Mineral Resource Development Facilities including Oil and Gas Support and Service Facilities (compressor station for natural gas and all related equipment, including, but not limited to, eight (8) compressors, vapor recovery units, separators, dehydrators, storage tanks), and one (1) seventy-foot in height communication tower in the A(Agricultural)Zone District. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SE4 SECTION 22, T2N, R67W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to CR 18 and west of and adjacent to CR 21. Ir Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0015, 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 Lawley asked how close the nearest residence is. Ms. Aungst said that the nearest residence is located to the north approximately 150 feet from the proposed facility. Jennifer Petrik, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Nathan Keiser, Anadarko Petroleum, 1099 18th Street, Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado, stated that this facility will be a replica of the previous case. It will be located south of the existing Vollmar Compressor Station. He added that there currently is drilling on site. Commissioner Lawley asked if the parcel is 160 acres. Mr. Keiser replied yes. The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. Bruce Wilson, 2108 Clay Drive, Longmont, stated that they hope the concerns and issues that they brought up with USR14-0013 with respect to landscaping, noise, traffic, weed control, dust, etc. be incorporated into this case. He requested that pictures of the compressor station could be shown to the neighbors as well. Dr-' Mr. Keiser said that they are committed to working through these concerns. Commissioner Lawley asked if there are pictures that could be shown to the surrounding property owners. Mr. Keiser said that he would be happy to send those pictures to them. Motion: Amend Condition of Approval 6 by replacing "1 month"with "Within 6 months", Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Nick Berryman. Motion carried unanimously. Motion: Add Condition of Approval to read "The applicant shall submit a Landscaping/Screening Plan to the Department of Planning Services for review and approval prior to the Board of County Commissioners meeting", Moved by Jason Maxey, Seconded by Nick Berryman. 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. tr Motion: Forward Case USR14-0015 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 Jason Maxey, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. CASE NUMBER: USR14-0020 APPLICANT: DCP MIDSTREAM, LP PLANNER: Kim Ogle REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A NON- 1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY (12-INCH, 1.3 MILE NATURAL GAS DISCHARGE PIPELINE) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ALL OF SECTIONS 26 AND 27; T6N, R63W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: SOUTH OF CR 68, WEST OF CR 71; NORTH OF CR 64 AND EAST OF CR 67. I Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0020, 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. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. lir Patrick Groom, representing DCP Midstream LP, 822 7th Street, Suite 760, Greeley, stated that this request is for a 12 inch gas pipeline on the Wells Ranch to connect to the Rockies Compressor Station (USR13-0061 and continues to the Wells Ranch Compressor Station (USR12-0070). The intent is to allow production to flow to the Wells Ranch Compressor Station to the Libsack Compressor Station and onto the Lucerne Natural Gas Processing Plant. 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. E" Motion: Approve Case USR14-0020 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. CASE NUMBER: USR14-0021 APPLICANT: DCP MIDSTREAM, LP PLANNER: Kim Ogle REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A NON-1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY (16-INCH NATURAL GAS PIPELINE, 3.7 MILES IN LENGTH ) IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMMENCING AT THE LIBSACK COMPRESSOR STATION (USR-1793) IN THE E2 OF SECTION 36, T6N, R65W, HEADING 0.5 MILES NORTH INTO SECTION 25 THEN TURNING WEST AND CROSSING SECTIONS 26 AND 27 AND TERMINATING IN SECTION 28 AT THE LUCERNE GAS PLANT (USR13-0026). LOCATION: NORTH OF CR 62; EAST OF CR 41; SOUTH OF CR 66;WEST OF CR 49. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0021, 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, Development Review and Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Patrick Groom, representing DCP Midstream LP, 822 7th Street, Suite 760, Greeley, stated that this request is for a 16 inch gas pipeline to connect the Libsack Compressor Station (USR-1793) with the Lucerne Gas Compressor Station (USR13-0026). The intent is to allow production from the Wells Ranch to the Libsack Compressor Station and then deliver that to the Lucerne Gas Plant. Ir The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. Elsa Reynolds, 23526 CR 66, stated that they have to sell their land as a permanent easement. She said that they have 3 pipelines on the south of their property and now have these 2 additional proposed pipelines. She asked if there is a plan to where oil and gas activities take place and where these compressor stations go. 0' Mr. Groom said that they have never used eminent domain. He had a chance to speak to Ms. Reynolds prior to the hearing and understands that DCP negotiated the easement agreement with Ms. Reynolds and that she signed the agreement. In his conversation with Ms. Reynolds he understands her concerns are more focused on the oil and gas wells and what she perceives as the health threats and property threats to those oil and gas wells. He explained to her that DCP doesnt control that production but that they are in a business that works in conjunction with that production. In order to avoid the flaring of natural gas and the waste of natural gas, that natural gas needs to be collected. He said that as long as there are wells there will be compressor stations. Additionally, Paul Park, with DCP, spoke with Ms. Reynolds and expressed to her that if she has any issue or questions with DCP, he would be happy to address those with her. 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 USR14-0021 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Joyce Smock. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. r CASE NUMBER: USR14-0022 APPLICANT: DCP MIDSTREAM, LP PLANNER: Kim Ogle REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A NON- 1041 MAJOR FACILITY OF A PUBLIC UTILITY (16-INCH NATURAL GAS PIPELINE, 3.2 MILES IN LENGTH) IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: COMMENCING AT THE HIGH PLAINS PIPELINE INTERCONNECT LOCATED IN SECTION 25, T6N, R65W HEADING WEST THROUGH SECTIONS 25, 26, 27 AND TERMINATING IN SECTION 28 AT THE LUCERNE GAS PLANT (USR13-0026) LOCATION: EAST OF CR 41; SOUTH OF CR 66;WEST OF CR 49; NORTH OF CR 64. Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0022, 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. t" Wayne Howard, Engineering, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the requirements on site. • Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the potable water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Patrick Groom, representing DCP Midstream LP, 822 7th Street, Suite 760, Greeley, stated that this request is for a 16 inch gas pipeline to deliver the natural gas that is processed from the Lucerne Plant to the High Plains Interstate Pipeline for market. 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 USR14-0022 along with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards, Moved by Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford. Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes = 8). Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman. 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 4:38 pm. Respectfully submitted, Digitally signed by Kristine ��'' '� " //��� � Ranslem �1Cbt7Yu> Yfi1 LLflt_. Date:2014.07.07 13:55:06 -06'00' Kristine Ranslem Secretary Hello