HomeMy WebLinkAbout20141994.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, June 17, 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, Jordan Jemiola, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick
Berryman.
Absent/Excused: Jason Maxey, Joyce Smock.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Don
Carroll, Department of Public Works; Wayne Howard, Department of Planning and Engineering; Lauren
Light and Heather Barbare, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe, County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem,
Secretary.
Motion: Approve the June 3, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by Benjamin
Hansford, Seconded by Jordan Jemiola. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: COZ14-0002
APPLICANT: MARK&JACQUELYN EBERL
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PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: CHANGE OF ZONE FROM THE PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT)
ZONE DISTRICT TO THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 9 EDENS RESERVE PUD; PART OF SECTION 21, T3N, R68W OF THE
6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 32; 0.5 MILES EAST OF CR 5,
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case COZ14-0002, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. In conjunction with this application, the applicants are applying for an
Amended PUD Final Plan to take Lot 9 out of the Eden's Reserve PUD. Mr. Gathman said that the real
purpose for this request is that the applicants are looking to create an additional lot through the Recorded
Exemption process. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with
the attached conditions of approval.
Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements.
Mark Eberl, 2672 Grace Way, stated that they wish to follow this request with a Recorded Exemption so
that they could sell their home and build a new residence on a separate lot.
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 Conditions of Approval and if they are in
agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case COZ14-0002 to the Board of County Commissioners along with the Conditions of
Approval and Development Standards with the Planning Commission's recommendation of approval,
Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Nick Berryman.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =6).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jordan Jemiola, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR14-0017
APPLICANT- SWINK FAMILY FARMS LTD, C/O ENCANA OIL&GAS(USA) INC.
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PLANNER. KIM OGLE
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REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES, INCLUDING OIL
AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE, (CENTRALIZED LIQUIDS
MANAGEMENT FACILITY, AND THE TRANSLOADING OF A COMMODITY
FROM ONE MODE OF TRANSPORTATION TO ANOTHER INCLUDING
TRUCK AND PIPELINE WITHOUT LIMITATION FOR OIL AND GAS
INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND STORAGE
RELATED TO SAME, NEW OFFICES AND SUPPORT BUILDINGS, AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT; TEMPORARY STAGING AREA AND LAY DOWN
YARD FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION OFFICE
TRAILERS, AND CONSTRUCTION PARKING), IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: PART OF THE E2 OF SECTION 21, T1 N, R6BW OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD
COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 6;WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 7.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0017, reading the recommendation and comments
into the record. Mr. Ogle noted that one (1) letter of opposition was received from a surrounding property
owner citing concerns regarding the facility and traffic. Additionally, a telephone call was received that
indicated they were not in opposition; however they were greatly concerned with the amount of traffic.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached
conditions of approval and development standards.
Wayne Howard, Planning Services, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and
the requirements on site. Mr. Howard noted that this site is located in a Geohazard Area; therefore the
applicants have applied for a Geologic Hazard Development Permit. He added that the applicants have
complied with these requirements.
Lauren Light, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-site
dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Miracle Pfister, Regulatory Manager for Encana, 370 170' Street, Denver, stated that Encana is requesting
a Liquids Handling Hub which is a centralized facility that receives oil and produced water from nearby oil
and gas production sites via pipeline; therefore reducing visual impacts and truck traffic. This facility
would allow the removal of tanks and associated treatment equipment off well pads. Ms. Pfister noted
that Encana is proposing to make necessary improvements on County Road 6, which is under the
jurisdiction of the Town of Erie as well as the portion under Weld County jurisdiction, by upgrading the
existing paved section as well as paving the gravel portion to the facility.
On May 21, 2014 a community meeting was held for all residents within 1000 feet of the facility. Four(4)
residents were in attendance and Ms. Pfister added that overall it was a good discussion regarding noise,
traffic, traffic route and lighting.
Commissioner Wailes asked if this is the first Liquids Handling Hub project. Ms. Pfister said that this is a
pilot project in the DJ basin; however Encana has done other Hubs similar to this.
Commissioner Sparrow asked how many wells can be connected to this Hub Facility. Ms. Pfister said
that up to 250 wells can be connected to this facility.
Commissioner Sparrow asked if these are all horizontal wells or a combination of horizontal and vertical
wells. Ms. Pfister said that their projection is for all horizontal wells.
Commissioner Lawley clarified if the 250 wells are at full build-out. Ms. Pfister said that it is within their 5
year development plan.
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.
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Mr. Ogle noted that Condition of Approval 1.L regarding the requirement of a Geologic Hazard
Development Permit has been met.
Motion: Forward Case USR14-0017 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =6).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jordan Jemiola, Mark Lawley, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Commissioner Wailes encouraged the applicant to finalize the timelines prior to the Board of County
Commissioner hearing.
Commissioner Berryman commended the applicants for hosting a meeting with the neighbors to answer
their concerns.
Commissioner Sparrow is in support of this project; however he would have liked to have a way of
transporting it by pipeline from this site to a railroad to be shipped.
Commissioner Jemiola commended the applicants for coming prepared and reaching out to the
community.
Commissioner Hansford thanked the applicants for being prepared for this case.
CASE NUMBER: USR14-0016
APPLICANT. LONG MEADOW FARM LLC AND LESTER&SHERRILL HARDESTY
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT (AMUSR-587) FOR AN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTS PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN PERFORMING
AGRICULTURAL, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY OR HORTICULTURAL SERVICES
ON A FEE OR CONTRACT BASIS, INCLUDING A LIVESTOCK
CONFINEMENT OPERATION (5,000 HEAD DAIRY) AND A USE SIMILAR TO
THE USES LISTED IN SECTION 23-3-40 AS USES BY SPECIAL REVIEW
(THREE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES ON ONE PARCEL)AS LONG AS THE
USE COMPLIES WITH THE GENERAL INTENT OF THE A (AGRICULTURAL)
ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-2298, BEING IN PART OF THE NW4 SECTION 10,
T6N, R66W AND LOT C REC EXEMPT RE-3211, BEING PART OF SECTION 3,
T6N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH AND NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 72; EAST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 31.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR14-0016, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that two (2) telephone calls and two (2) letters of opposition
were received citing concerns regarding increased traffic, odors, insects and decreased property values.
The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this application with the attached
conditions of approval and development standards.
Commissioner Berryman asked what the distance is from the dairy facility to the nearest residence. Ms.
Aungst said that it is approximately 200 feet to the nearest residence.
Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
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Heather Barbare, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
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Tim Naylor, AGPROfesionals, 3050 67th Avenue, Greeley, stated that they are requesting to amend the
existing USR to increase the number of dairy cattle from 1850 head to 5000 head. They plan to milk
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2500 head and the remaining 2500 head will be in support of the operation. This facility has been in
existence for 18 years.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
The Chair asked the applicant if they have read through the Development Standards and Conditions of
Approval and if they are in agreement with those. The applicant replied that they are in agreement.
Motion: Forward Case USR14-0016 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Benjamin Hansford.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes= 6).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jordan Jemiola, 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 3:06 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
; .-• Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
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Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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