HomeMy WebLinkAbout20140575.tiff SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
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 Vice Chair, Jason Maxey, at 1:30 pm.
Roll Call.
Present: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael
Wailes, Nick Berryman.
Absent/Excused: Bret Elliott, Mark Lawley.
Also Present: Kim Ogle, Chris Gathman, and Diana Aungst, Department of Planning Services; Don
Carroll, Department of Public Works; Lauren Light and Mary Evett, Department of Health; Brad Yatabe,
County Attorney, and Kris Ranslem, Secretary.
I Motion: Approve the February 4, 2014 Weld County Planning Commission minutes, Moved by
Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion passed unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0057
APPLICANT: SHAWN GREATHOUSE
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 (SELF MINI-STORAGE, RV, BOAT AND
CAMPER TRAILER STORAGE) 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 A AMND REC EXEMPT AM RE-2720; PART S2SW4 SECTION 32, T5N,
R67W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 50;APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES WEST
OF CR 15.5.
Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0057, 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.
Commissioner Wailes commented that he performed a site visit of this property.
P' Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Shawn Greathouse, 24155 CR 15.5, Johnstown, Colorado, stated that he has talked with the Town
of Johnstown and has designed some landscaping in the front of the property so that it is not just one
solid building in the front. Additionally, he has talked with the Johnstown Fire Marshall and has
addressed their concerns by including fire hydrants on the property.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
No one wished to speak.
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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 USR13-0057 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 Joyce Smock.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote (summary: Yes =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
ID' CASE NUMBER: USR13-0059
APPLICANT: MEYER EDWARD
PLANNER: DIANA AUNGST
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR 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 A REC EXEMPT RE-120; PART SE4 SECTION 5, T6N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY, COLORADO.
LOCATION: WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 41 AND APPROXIMATELY 700 FEET
NORTH OF CR 72.
D' Diana Aungst, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0059, reading the recommendation and
comments into the record. Ms. Aungst noted that one (1) letter was received by a surrounding property
owner objecting to this request. The Department of Planning Services recommends approval of this
application with the attached conditions of approval and development standards.
Commissioner Smock noted that she has submitted a field check for this site.
' Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
�' Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
• Connie Mizner, 28930 CR 62, Gill, Colorado and Doug Meyer, 1409 44th Avenue Court, Greeley,
Colorado. Ms. Mizner stated that they are representing their parents, Edward and Betty Meyer. She
added that their parents are elderly and would like to continue their agricultural lifestyle but in order to do
that they need help to take care of them and the family farm. She cited Section 22-2-20.F.3 Policy 6.3
which states"Encourage multi-generational, caretaker, guest and accessory quarters." Ms. Mizner added
that they did submit a letter to the surrounding neighbor who objected to the request and have not
received a response from them.
D' The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this
application.
Rebecca Lohman, 2856 Arbor Garden Drive, Evans, Colorado, wished to clarify where the residences
would be located and if they would be on separate lots. The Chair stated that the two homes would be
located to the west of the primary residence and all the homes would remain on the same parcel.
The Chair asked Ms. Lohman if she has any further objection after understanding the location of the
homes on the property. Ms. Lohman replied no.
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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Motion: Forward Case USR13-0059 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=7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0066
APPLICANT: CIRCLE B LAND COMPANY LLC
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW
PERMIT FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES
INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND SERVICE (DISPOSAL AND
RECYCLING SITES FOR PRODUCTION WASTE - A CLASS II
UNDERGROUND INJECTION WELL AND AN OIL AND GAS CONSTRUCTION
LAY DOWN/STORAGE YARD)IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: E2SE4 SECTION 27, T5N, R61W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 52 AND 2 MILES EAST OF CR 89.
I"' Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0066, 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.
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, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Vince Harris, Baseline Corporation, representing Bill Barrett Corporation. He stated that they are
proposing an injection well and storage yard. This well will be used for the safe disposal of fluids
associated with oil and gas production activities. The site will be located on a Subdivision Exemption
parcel of approximately 11 acres. Curt Schneider, Production Engineer, stated that the well will have 2
layers of casing and concrete and will be going approximately 7700 feet below the surface.
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 USR13-0066 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 =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0060
APPLICANT: RODNEY&KAREN STEELY
PLANNER: CHRIS GATHMAN
REQU
EST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW PERMIT TO USR-1526 (STORAGE OF LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
AND EQUIPMENT ALONG WITH EMPLOYEE PARKING ASSOCIATED WITH
A LANDSCAPING BUSINESS) TO INCLUDE MINERAL RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT FACILITIES INCLUDING OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
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SERVICE FACILITIES (TRUCK PARKING, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND
OFFICE ASSOCIATED WITH A CRUDE OIL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY)
ALONG WITH AMENDING THE BOUNDARIES OF USR-1526 TO
ENCOMPASS THE ENTIRE AREA OF LOT B OF RE-3779 IN THE
A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B REC EXEMPT RE-3779; PART S2 SECTION 16, T6N, R65W OF THE
6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO STATE HIGHWAY 392 AND
APPROXIMATELY 420 FEET WEST OF CR 43.
Chris Gathman, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0060, 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. Mr. Gathman referred
to Development Standard Number 4 and suggested that it be amended or added as a separate standard
with regard to the hours of operation for the landscaping business. He said that the added language
could read "The hours of operation for the landscaping business shall be from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday through Friday."
Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan. Ms. Evett recommended deleting Development Standard
14 as it is duplicated under Development Standard 17. Additionally, she recommended deleting
Development Standard 23 as they are not having fuel on site and therefore it does not apply to this
request.
Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Rodney Steely, 20759 Hwy 392, stated that they plan to operate a trucking business along with the
existing landscaping business. They anticipate running 20 trucks through the site daily and the will have
up to 7 office personnel. He added that they have satellite locations in Brighton, Longmont, Greeley and
Kersey. They plan to build a 175 by 100 foot building on site. The remaining property will be farmed.
Paul Brewer, 13259 Holly Street, Thornton, Colorado, stated that he has been helping with the planning
process.
Commissioner Smock referred to the application which states the building proposed would be 125x100
feet and asked if they have changed the dimensions to 175x100 feet. Mr. Steely said that the design has
been changed to 175x100 feet. Ms. Smock asked if he intends to continue to operate the satellite
locations. Mr. Steely replied that they intend to continue to keep the satellite facilities.
Commissioner Sparrow referred to the 20 trucks per day and asked if he foresees future growth. Mr.
Steely said that he could possibly grow to 40 trucks per day but does not plan to go over that.
Commissioner Smock asked about the adjacent house to the east and if it is occupied. Mr. Steely said
that someone is residing in the residence.
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 any comments with regard to the new proposed
development standard for the hours of operation for the landscaping business. Mr. Steely requested that
the hours of operation be changed to 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Motion: Add a new Development Standard 5 to read "Hours of operation for the landscaping business
shall be from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday", Motion by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by
Joyce Smock. Motion carried unanimously.
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Motion: Delete Development Standards 14 and 23 as stated by staff, Motion by Benjamin Hansford,
Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Gathman suggested clarifying the hours of operation for Development Standard 4 by adding "for the
oil and gas support and service facility".
Motion: Amend Development Standard 4 to read "The hours of operation for the oil and gas support and
service facility are 24 hours a day Monday — Sunday, as stated by the applicant(s).", Motion by Bruce
Sparrow, 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 USR13-0060 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 Joyce Smock, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
The Chair called a recess at 2:53 pm and reconvened the hearing at 3:03 pm.
D* CASE NUMBER: USR13-0061
APPLICANT: WELLS RANCH,CIO DCP MIDSTREAM
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THREE (3)
COMPRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH GAS PROCESSING OR WHICH
COMPRESS GAS TO ENTER A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORT TO MARKET,
AND A ONE HUNDRED FOOT IN HEIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER IN
THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX13-0027 BEING PART OF THE NW4NW4NE4 AND THE NE4NE4NW4
OF SECTION 26, T6N, R63W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: ONE MILE SOUTH OF CR 68;0.5 MILE EAST OF CR 69,WELLS RANCH.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0061, 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. Mr. Ogle suggested
deleting Development Standard 11 as it is duplicated in Development Standard 13. Additionally, he
requested that Development Standard 14 be deleted as it is not required. Mr. Ogle recommended
amending Development Standard 24 be adding "Following the commencement of operation" to the
beginning of the first sentence.
D' Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Mr. Ogle recommended amending Development Standard 24 by adding "Following the commencement of
operation,"to the beginning of the first sentence.
D' Patrick Groom, 822 71h Street, Suite 760, Greeley, Colorado, stated that DCP is leasing 20 acres for
this compressor station. Because of the increased production of the area, particularly at Wells Ranch,
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this is to support that activity. Production would flow from the Rocky compressor station to the Wells
Ranch compressor station and then it would travel west to the Libsack compressor station. Eventually
the production would be delivered to the processing plant at Lucerne where the gas would then be
processed and separated and delivered to market from that location.
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 Development Standard 11 and 14 as stated by staff, Motion by Michael Wailes,
Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 24 as stated by staff, Motion by Bruce Sparrow, 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 USR13-0061 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 Jordan Jemiola, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0062
APPLICANT: 70 RANCH LLC,C/O DCP MIDSTREAM
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND A SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
FOR MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, OIL AND GAS SUPPORT AND
SERVICE, INCLUDING OIL AND GAS PROCESSING FACILITIES AND
RELATED EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FIVE (5)
COMPRESSORS ASSOCIATED WITH GAS PROCESSING OR WHICH
COMPRESS GAS TO ENTER A PIPELINE FOR TRANSPORT TO MARKET,
AND A ONE HUNDRED [100] FOOT IN HEIGHT COMMUNICATIONS TOWER.
IN THE A(AGRICULTURAL)ZONE DISTRICT.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SUBX13-0028 BEING PART OF THE NW4NW4 OF SECTION 20, T5N, R63W
OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 56 SECTION LINE; EAST OF AND
ADJACENT TO CR 63 SECTION LINE;0.25 MILES NORTH OF CR 388.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0062, 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. Mr. Ogle requested to
amend Development Standard 22 to read "Following commencement of the operation, the property owner
or operator shall provide written evidence of an approved Emergency Action and Safety Plan on or before
March 15th of any given year signed by representatives for the Fire District and the Weld County Office of
Emergency Management to the Department of Planning Services."
l' 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, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Patrick Groom, 822 7th Street, Suite 760, Greeley, Colorado stated that DCP has entered into an
agreement to lease 40 acres; however the USR only covers 34.5 acres. He stated that they leased the
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entire 40 acres so that there will not be any staging along county roads. This site will have 5
compressors and up to a 100 foot high communication tower. The tower is used to remotely monitor and
control the production and safety protocols for the compressor stations and processing plants. Mr.
Groom requested deleting Development Standard 12 as it is duplicated in 13.
The Chair asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application.
Barney Hammond, Encana Oil and Gas, 370 17th Street, Suite 1700, Denver, Colorado, stated that
they currently share the access to 14 of their well sites and battery site and asked if that is the same
access that DCP will be using. Additionally, this proposed compressor station will be fairly close to their
battery site and wished to keep in communication with DCP Midstream.
Mr. Groom understands that it is a section line road and that there will need to be a joint
maintenance agreement for all parties utilizing that access and added that they will be happy to work with
Encana.
Motion: Amend Development Standard 22 as stated by staff, Motion by Benjamin Hansford,
Seconded by Bruce Sparrow. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Delete Development Standard 12, Motion 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 USR13-0062 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 Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion carried by unanimous roll call vote(summary: Yes =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0056
APPLICANT: DURAN ENTERPRISES LLC
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW 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, (DURAN EXCAVATING COMPANY HEADQUARTERS,
EQUIPMENT STORAGE YARD AND COMMERCIAL MINI STORAGE)
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(AGRICULTURE)ZONE DISTRICT
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: NE4NW4 SECTION 33, T6N, R66W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY,
COLORADO.
LOCATION: SOUTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 64; EAST OF AND ADJACENT TO 71ST
AVE.
Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0056, 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 Smock noted that they did a site visit on the property.
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Don Carroll, Public Works, reported on the existing traffic, access and drainage conditions and the
requirements on site.
• Mary Evett, Environmental Health, reviewed the public water and sanitary sewer requirements, on-
site dust control, and the Waste Handling Plan.
Ellie Duran, Duran Excavating, stated that he has been in business for 34 years. They have been
located at 418 North 9`h Avenue in Greeley since 1985 and have outgrown that location. Therefore they
are proposing to relocate their operation to this proposed site. The mini storage will be separate from the
dirt work operation that they will have and will be located on the eastern portion of the site.
Commissioner Smock inquired what kind of landscaping they are proposing. Mr. Duran said that they do
not have a landscape design at this time but intend to place a berm, sod, and trees on site.
Commissioner Sparrow asked if he was concerned that the surrounding property owners might be
opposed to the noises from the crushing operation. Mr. Duran said that the crushing is not loud and
added that he intends to have hay bales surrounding the crushing operation to mitigate any noise. He
added that the crushing may happen 3 to 4 times per year for approximately 2 weeks long.
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.
`S Motion: Forward Case USR13-0056 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 =7).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow, Jason Maxey, Jordan Jemiola, Joyce Smock, Michael Wailes,
Nick Berryman.
CASE NUMBER: USR13-0034
APPLICANT: KERR MCGEE GATHERING
PLANNER: KIM OGLE
REQUEST: VACATE USR13-0034
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: THE PREFERRED PIPELINE COMMENCES IN THE SW4 OF SECTION 15,
T3N, R67W CROSSING SECTIONS 22, 27, AND 34 AND THEN ENTERS
SECTION 3, T2N, R67W CROSSING SECTIONS 10 AND 11 AND THEN
TERMINATES AT THE VOLLMAR COMPRESSOR SITE [USR13-0028] IN
SECTION 14,T2N, R67W OF THE 6TH P.M.,WELD COUNTY,COLORADO.
LOCATION: GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF CR 19;WEST OF CR 23;APPROXIMATLEY
0.75 MILES NORTH OF CR 20; APPROXIMATLEY 0.4 MILES SOUTH OF CR
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• Kim Ogle, Planning Services, presented Case USR13-0034, reading the request to vacate this land
use permit.
Commissioner Maxey asked if this pipeline could become a high pressure pipeline in the future. Mr. Ogle
replied that it could become a high pressure pipeline in the future if the applicant wishes. Mr. Maxey
asked if it hurts anything to leave it if it does ever become a high pressure pipeline. Mr. Ogle said he
asked the same question to the applicant and the response was that their business plan did not require it
to be a high pressure pipeline and requested for it to be released. He added that staff is in support of this
request.
The Planning Commission expressed concern regarding this request without having the availability to talk
with the applicants.
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Motion:Vacate USR13-0034, Moved by Benjamin Hansford, Seconded by Bruce Sparrow.
Vote: Motion passed (summary:Yes= 5, No=2,Abstain =0).
Yes: Benjamin Hansford, Bruce Sparrow,Jordan Jemiola, Michael Wailes, Nick Berryman.
No: Jason Maxey, Joyce Smock.
Commissioner Smock said that there are a lot of unanswered questions with this vacation. She
recommended that if there are any requests of vacation in the future that the applicant should be here.
Commissioner Maxey concurred with Commissioner Smock.
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.
Elizabeth Relford, Public Works, wanted to let the Planning Commission know that they may be seeing a
Functional Classification Map at a future hearing. She explained that since the approval comes from the
Board of County Commissioners it typically goes straight to them; however because the Planning
Commission reviews land use cases it might be good for them to see it.
Commissioner Berryman asked what the status is for the alignment of County Road 49. Ms. Relford said
that it has been pushed behind one year and they anticipate construction to start this fall with completion
at the end of 2015.
Meeting adjourned at 4:29 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Digitally signed by Kristine Ranslem
-Date.2014.02.21 14:00:31 -07'00'
Kristine Ranslem
Secretary
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