HomeMy WebLinkAbout20142119.tiff BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
• Moved by Jason Maxey,that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning
Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for:
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.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of
the Weld County Code.
2. It is the opinion of the Planning Commission that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-
2-220 of the Weld County Code as follows:
A. Section 23-2-220.A.1.--The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable
code provisions or ordinance in effect.
• Section 22-5-100.A - OG.Goal 1. states, Promote the reasonable and orderly exploration and
development of oil and gas mineral resources"and Section 22-2-80 D-I.Goal 4. states, "All new
industrial development should pay its own way."
The applicant. Kerr-McGee,will be paying for all on-site and offsite improvements associated with
this use as required through the improvements agreement.
Section 22-6-20.C.1 - ECON.Polio .1.y 3 states, "County activities and regulation should protect
the rights of private property owners and the public health, safety and welfare, recognizing that
these basic rights and protections allow the free market to prosper and grow the local economy."
The applicant is proposing a natural gas compressor station that includes signage.lighting,and a
security fence on the site. No landscaping is proposed. The compressor station will be
surrounded by a seven (7) foot tall chain link fence with a barbed wire outrigger. The hours of
operation are proposed to be 24 hours a day/7-days a week.
The application materials include a Noise Abatement Plan and a Lighting Plan. Adherence to
these two plans along with the attached Development Standards and Conditions of Approval for
this proposal will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and
ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
B. Section 23-2-220.A.2. -- The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the A (Agricultural)
Zone District Section 23-3-40.A.2 which allows for 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
• Zone District. EXHIBIT
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RESOLUTION USR14-0013
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• C. Section 23-2-220.A.3 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses.
The adjacent properties are mainly utilized for pastures, crops, and rural residences. County
Road 34 borders the site on the north and County Road 19 borders the site on the west. The
properties to the south and east are cropland. The closest residence is approximately 60 feet
north of the southern property line.
There are thirteen (13) USRs located within one mile of this parcel. Amended AmUSR-127 for
8.000 head of cattle, USR-338 for gravel mining, and USR-1040 for an Ag service establishment
are located south of the site. USR-1095 for gravel mining is located east of the site. USR-43 for a
waste water treatment plant, USR-1063 and USR-1647 for Ft. Saint Vrain generating facility and
PV demonstration project are located to the north of the site. Also surrounding the site are six(6)
USRs for either gas lines or power lines. The Weld County Department of Planning Services has
not received any correspondence from the surrounding property owners that objects to this USR.
The application materials include a Noise Abatement Plan and a Lighting Plan. Adherence to
these two plans along with the attached Development Standards and Conditions of Approval for
this proposal will assist in mitigating the impacts of the facility on the adjacent properties and
ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses.
D. Section 23-2-220.A.4 -- The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future
development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future
development as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code
provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities.
The site is located within the three (3) mile referral area of Towns of Milliken, Firestone, Mead.
• and Platteville. The Town of Milliken's referral dated May 7, 2014 indicated no concerns. The
Towns of Firestone, Mead. and Platteville did not respond with any referral comments.
E. Section 23-2-220.A.5--The application complies with Chapter 23,Article V, of the Weld County
Code. The existing site is within the County-Wide Road Impact Fee Area and the Capital
Expansion Impact Fee area.
Building Permits issued on the lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County-
Wide Road Impact Fee Program.
Building Permits issued on the proposed lot will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the
County Facility Fee and Drainage Impact Fee Programs.
F. Section 23-2-220 A.6 -- The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime
agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
The proposed facility is located on approximately 90 acres Prime(Irrigated)and approximately 60
acres of "Prime if they become Irrigated" per the 1979 Soil Conservation Service Important
Farmlands of Weld County Map. This USR will take approximately ninety (90) acres of Prime
(Irrigated) Farmland out of production.
G. Section 23-2-220.A.7--There is adequate provisions for the protection of the health,safety, and
welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
The Design Standards(Section 23-2-240.Weld County Code),Operation Standards(Section 23-
2-250,Weld County Code). Conditions of Approval and Development Standards ensure that there
are adequate provisions for the protection of health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the
neighborhood and County.
• This recommendation is based. in part, upon a review of the application materials submitted by the applicant,
other relevant information regarding the request. and responses from referral entities.
RESOLUTION USR14-0013
ANADARKO E&P COMPANY LP
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• The Planning Commission recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following:
1. Prior to the Board of County Commissioner's Hearing:
A. 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.
1-2. Prior to recording the plat:
A. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following:
1) All sheets of the plat shall be labeled USR14-0013. (Department of Planning Services)
2) The attached Development Standards. (Department of Planning Services)
3) The plat shall be prepared per Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. (Department of
Planning Services)
4) The approved Lighting Plan, as shown on the plat. (Department of Planning Services)
5) The approved Signage Plan, as shown on the plat. (Department of Planning Services)
6) The plat shall delineate the trash collection areas. Section 23-3-350.H of the Weld County
Code addresses the issue of trash collection areas. Areas used for storage or trash
collection shall be screened from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way. These areas
shall be designed and used in a manner that will prevent trash from being scattered by wind
or animals. (Department of Planning Services)
• 7) County Road 19 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a collector
road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently 60 feet of
right-of-way. An additional 10 feet shall be delineated on the plat as future County Road 19
right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. The
applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way
and this information shall be noted on the plat. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it shall
be dedicated. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
8) County Road 34 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a collector
road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently 60 feet of
right-of-way. An additional 10 feet shall be delineated on the plat as future County Road 34
right-of-way. All setbacks shall be measured from the edge of future right-of-way. The
applicant shall verify the existing right-of-way and the documents creating the right-of-way
and this information shall be noted on the plat. If the right-of-way cannot be verified, it shall
be dedicated. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Department of Public Works)
9) Show the approved access on the plat and label it with the approved access permit number
AP14-0090. (Department of Public Works)
10) Show standard tracking control on the plat. Standard tracking control for accesses onto
paved roads includes either 300'of pavement on site or 100'of pavement plus double cattle
guards. (Department of Planning Services-Engineer)
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RESOLUTION USR14-0013
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• 2 3. Upon completion of Condition of Approval#1 above. the applicant shall submit three(3)paper copies
or one(1)electronic copy(.pdf)of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of
Planning Services. Upon approval of the plat the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat along with all
other documentation required as Conditions of Approval.The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office
of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be
prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The
Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within one hundred twenty(120)days from
the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for
paying the recording fee. (Department of Planning Services)( P
3 4. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance#2012-3, approved April 30, 2012, should the plat
not be recorded within the required one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of the Board of
County Commissioners Resolution. a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall added for each
additional three (3) month period. (Department of Planning Services)
4 5. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests a digital copy of this Use by Special
Review. as appropriate. Acceptable CAD formats are.dwg, .dxf.and .dgn(Microstation):acceptable
GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles or ArcGIS Personal GeoDataBase(MDB). The preferred format
for Images is .tif (Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to
maps(a).co weld.co.us. (Department of Planning Services)
5 6. 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. (Department of Public Works)
B. Right of way permit is required for any work within the public right of way. (Department of Public
• Works)
C. Special transport permit is required for any over size or over weight vehicles. (Department of
Public Works)
6-7. One month Within 6 months prior to operation:
A. A signed copy of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be provided to
Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health &
Environment. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
7 8. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur. nor shall any building or electrical permits be
issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the
Weld County Clerk and Recorder or the applicant has been approved for an early release agreement.
(Department of Planning Services)
Motion seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage Absent
Benjamin Hansford
Bruce Sparrow
Jason Maxey
Jordan Jemiola
Joyce Smock
Mark Lawley
• Michael Wailes
Nick Berryman
RESOLUTION USR14-0013
ANADARKO E&P COMPANY LP
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• The Chair declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy be forwarded with the file of this
case to the Board of County Commissioner's for further proceedings.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Kristine Ranslem, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing resolution is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County.
Colorado, adopted on July 1, 2014.
Dated the 151 of July, 2014.
Digitally signed by Kristine
�7L. T �/1lS�Cjll, Ranslem
Date:2014.07.09 13:33:50-06'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
• USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Kerr-McGee Gathering, LLC
USR14-0013
1 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, subject to the Development Standards
stated hereon (Department of Planning Services)
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld
County Code. (Department of Planning Services)
3. The hours of operation will be 24 hours a day / 7-days a week, as stated by the applicant.
(Department of Planning Services)
4. The signage on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Signage Plan.
(Department of Planning Services)
5. The lighting on the site shall be maintained in accordance with the approved Lighting Plan.
(Department of Planning Services)
6. 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 Section 15-1-180 of the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and
SEnvironment)
7. The historical flow patterns and run-off amounts will be maintained on site. (Department of Public
Works)
8. There shall be no parking or staging of vehicles on County roads. (Department of Public Works)
9. 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. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
10. 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. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
11. 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. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
12. 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. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
13. Adequate drinking, handwashing 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. (Department of Public Health and
Environment)
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14. 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. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
15. The Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Plan shall be available on site, at all times.
(Department of Public Health and Environment)
16. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Non-Specified Zone
as delineated in Section 14-9-30 of the Weld County Code, or with all applicable State noise statutes
and/or regulations. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
17. The applicant shall obtain a Colorado Discharge Permit System or CDPS permit from the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPH&E), Water Quality Control Division, as
applicable. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
18. In accordance with Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Rule 604, a spillage retention
berm shall be constructed around the aboveground storage tanks. The volume retained by the
spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank inside the berm and sufficient
freeboard to contain precipitation. Alternative protective measures may be allowed provided they
comply with the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations. (Department of Public
Health and Environment)
19. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and Federal agencies
and the Weld County Code. (Department of Public Health and Environment)
20. Sources of light shall be shielded so that light rays will not shine directly onto adjacent properties
where such would cause a nuisance or interfere with the use on the adjacent properties in accordance
with the plan. Neither the direct, nor reflected, light from any light source may create a traffic hazard
to operators of motor vehicles on public or private streets. No colored lights may be used which may
be confused with, or construed as, traffic control devices. (Department of Planning Services)
21. Building permit maybe required, per Section 29-3-10 of the Weld County Code. Currently the following
has been adopted by Weld County:2012 International Codes;2006 International Energy Code;2011
National Electrical Code: A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of
engineered plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer must be
submitted for review.A geotechnical engineering report performed by a registered State of Colorado
engineer shall be required or an open hole inspection. (Department of Building Inspection)
22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and Operation
Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.
23. Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and
Public Health and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in
order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and
Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations.
24. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the
foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans
or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the approval of an amendment of the
Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or
Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the
Department of Planning Services.
• 25. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing
Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be
reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners.
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• 26. WELD COUNTY'S RIGHT TO FARM: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural
counties in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market
value of agricultural products sold. The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but
they are intensively used for agriculture. Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept
there are drawbacks, including conflicts with long-standing agricultural practices and a lower level of
services than in town. Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to
relocate to rural areas: open views,spaciousness,wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion, and the
rural atmosphere and way of life. Without neighboring farms, those features which attract urban
dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever.
Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long-established agricultural
practices to accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area. Well-run agricultural
activities will generate off-site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment;slow-moving farm
vehicles on rural roads; dust from animal pens,field work, harvest and gravel roads:odor from animal
confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning; flies and mosquitoes; hunting and
trapping activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife; and the use of pesticides and
fertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying. It is common practice for agricultural
producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their
agricultural operations. A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a
visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County. Section 35-3.5-102, C.R.S., provides
that an agricultural operation shall not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural
operation alleged to be a nuisance employs methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably
associated with agricultural production.
Water has been, and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to
assume that ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved"out of the way"of residential development.
When moving to the County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from
irrigation ditches, lakes, or other structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water.
Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4,000) square miles in size (twice
the size of the State of Delaware)with more than three thousand seven hundred(3,700)miles of state
and county roads outside of municipalities. The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches
available resources. Law enforcement is based on responses to complaints more than on patrols of
the County,and the distances which must be traveled may delay all emergency responses, including
law enforcement, ambulance, and fire. Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must
leave their jobs and families to respond to emergencies. County gravel roads, no matter how often
they are bladed,will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road. Snow removal
priorities mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a
major snowstorm. Services in rural areas, in many cases,will not be equivalent to municipal services.
Rural dwellers must. by necessity, be more self-sufficient than urban dwellers.
People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting. Farm
equipment and oil field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches,electrical power for pumps and center
pivot operations, high speed traffic, sandburs, puncture vines,territorial farm dogs and livestock.and
open burning present real threats. Controlling children's activities is important, not only for their
safety, but also for the protection of the farmer's livelihood.
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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.
Motion: Forward Case USR14-0007 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 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.
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.
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. 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.
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. EXHIBIT
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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
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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.
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 District's 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.
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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 doesn't 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.
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• 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.
Kim Cooke, Anadarko Petroleum, 1099 18`h 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 neighbor's 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 don't 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 don't do landscaping at these facilities.
Mr. Maxey said that if a plan is not in place by the July 231d 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.
Motion: Forward Case USR14-0013 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 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.
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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.
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
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 18`h 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 Vollmer 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.
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.
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