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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Staff Report 6.7.10TO: FROM: RE: MEMORANDUM Garfield County Board of County Commissioners Fred A. Jarman, AICP Director, Building & Planning Department Proposed Text Amendments to the unified Land use Resolution of 200g (z'd tlat| of Batch #7) that addresses uses associated with Electric power Generation Focilities & when Legal Descriptions should be Required Background and Purpose As expected and anticipated, as Staff has been administering the new Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 (the New Code), we have identified substantive conflicts, mis- references, typographical errors, unintended timelines, and unanticipated omissions of language and regulatory provisions that did not carry over into the New Code from the Zoning Resolution of 7978, as amended and the Subdivision Regulations of L984, as amended (together known as the Old Code). ln order to resolve these issues, this memorandum contains a list of proposed amendments to the New Code to address these identified issues. This set of amendments specifically clarify the fairly confusing array of uses related to "Electric Generation Facilities" and the multitude of associated uses that go along with that use such as substations, transmission lines, distribution lines, etc. Additionally, these amendments better define what areas need to be surveyed on site plans. 1. Electrical Substation is in Table 3 - 502. Did we mean to eliminate it from Table 3- 501? Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended adding "Electrical Substation" as a Limited lmpact Review in all zone districts in Table 3-501 and as a use-by-right in public Lands. Additionally, due to the considerable differences in the definitions and what is listed in Tables 3-501 and 305-2 as well as the points in the letter from Holy Cross Energy, the Planning Commission recommends the following: a. Delete the current definition of "Electric Substation" in Article 16 which currently states: Date: A' @ b. Replace "Electric Substation" with the following: UTILIW SUBSTATION means anv facilitv designed to provide switching. voltage transformation or voltage control required for the transmission of electricitv sixtv-nine (69) kilovolts or greater. (Application review timelines shall follow Process and review requirements set forth in CRS 29-20-108(2), as amended.) c. Include this new use in Tables 3-501 and 3-502 as a Limited Impact Review in all zone districts and as a use-by-right in Public Lands and eliminate the term "Electric Substation" in Table 3-502. 2. "Utility Lines" and "Utility Substations" are not allowed at all except in the Resource Lands. The Planning Commission recommended adding the uses to Table 3-501; Planning Commission Recommendation Additionally, due to the considerable differences in the definitions and what is listed in Tables 3-501 and 305-2 as well as the points in the letter from Holy Cross Energy, the Plann ing Commission recom mends the following: a. Delete "Utility Lines" in Article 16 which currently states: b. Replace "Utility Lines" with the following: UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FACILITy means anv gas or electric line other than sas FatherinF. transmission lines or electrical transmission lines as defined herein, and telephone or telegraph line. cable television line. water Iine, sewer line. or neighborhood substations. c. lnclude this new use in Tables 3-501 and 3-502 as a use-by-right in all zone districts and eliminate the term "Utility Lines" in Table 3-502. d. Redefine "Utility Substation" in Article 16 which currently states: Utility Substation. rical eHrrent is eenverted; a' frem AC te D€; veltage is stepped up er dewn; ete, Anv facilitv ed to tchine, volta on or volta required for the transmission of electricitv sixtv-nine (69) kilovolts or greater. forth in CRS 29-20-108(2). as amended.) I follow review e. Add Utility Substation to Table 3-501. 3. On page 3-40: "Major PUC Regulated Electric..." should be either a use-by-right in the Resource Lands or change the same use in Table 3-501to Limited Review; and Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommends the following: a. Delete "Major PUC Regulated Electric or Natural Gas Distribution Facilities" in Article 16 which currently states: ferming, er etherwise the*.and velts er abeve, 4' Stru€tures and equipment asseeiated with .ueh eleetrieal generating faeilities, st*bstatiens, er transmissien lines, fer the leeal distributien ef natural late+€.|€; b. Replace "Major PUC Regulated Electric or Natural Gas Distribution Facilities" with the following: ELECTRIG PowER GENERATIoN FAC|Llry means anv electric energv generating facilitv with generatinH capacitv of ten (10) megawatts or more. and anv appurtenant facilities ilitles than less than ten tts shall idered as 'equiremen h in CRS 29-Wind Powered El Generator & Solar Power Generating Svstems are specificallv regulated elsewhere in Tables 3-501 and 3-502. c. lnclude this new use in Tables 3-501 and 3-502 as a Limited Impact Review in the Rural, Resource Lands, and Public Lands zone districts and eliminate the term "Major PUC Regulated Electric or Natural Gas Distribution Facilities" in Tables 3- 501 and 3-502. uses bv rieht. (Application review timelines shall follow process and review 4. Should Electrical Transmission / Distribution Lines be a use-by-right in all of the RL subzones? Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission recommended the following: a' Delete "Electrical Transmission / oistribution Lines" in Table 3-502 and Article 16 which currently states: distributien ef eleetrie energy in veltages le-s than 69,000 vert+ b. Add the following definitions for "Electric Power Transmission Lines" in Tables 3- 501 and 3-502 as a Limited lmpact Review in the Rural, Resource Lands, and Public Lands zone district & "Utility Distribution Lines" in Tables 3-501and 3-502 as a use-by-right in all zone districts as follows: ELECTRIC POWER TRANSMISSION LINE means anv power line desisned for or caDable of the transmission of sixtv-nine (69) kilovolts of electricitv or greater ich ema rom an UTILITY DISTRIBUTION FAC|Llry means anV sas or electri thering lines, transmission lines or electrical transmission lines as defined utilized for I distributi or electri and telephon li television er line substations. Add the following definition of a "Neighborhood substation" and place it as a use-by-right in Tables 3-501 and 3-502: IGH UBSTATION f;for the of less than ine (69 distribution individual users. 5. Add "Gas Transmission Line": Gas main or gas laterals used in the local distribution of natural Has service. timelines shall amended.) 6. Staff has also identified some issues concerning when legal descriptions for certain types of sites plans are and should be required. Please see the attached PowerPoint Presentation. Staff presented these concepts to the BOCC on 2/L6/70 and they directed Staff to suggest changes which were endorsed by the Planning Commission are as follows: sEcTtoN 4-502 DESCRiPTrON OF SUBMTTTAL REQUTREMENTS C. MAPS AND PLANS 2.0 VICINITY MAP. An 8% x 11 vicinity map locating the parcel in the County. The vicinity map shall clearly show the parcel and the boundaries of the subject site p+eB€+ty and all property within a 3-mile radius of the subject parcelp+ep€++y. 3.0 SITE PLAN. a. Legal description of the subiect site b. Boundary lines, corner pins, and dimensions of the subject site for the proposed land use change permit p+sper+y, including land survey data to identify the subiect site pa+eel with section corners, distances and bearing to corners, quarter corners, township and range. SECTION 5.502 DESCRIPTION OF SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXEMPTIONS C. MAPS AND PLANS 2.0 VICINITY MAP. An 8 % x L1 vicinity map locating the parcel in the County. The vicinity map shall clearly show the parcel and the boundaries of the subject site p+epe+ty and all property within a 3-mile radius of the subject parcel 7.0 M|NOR, MAJOR, ROAD SpLtT EXEM|T|ON qLAT. d. Legal description of the subiect site p+sp€r+y. e. Boundary lines, corner pins, and dimensions of the subject site for the proposed land use change permit p+eperty, including land survey data to identify the subiect site pa+ee{ with section corners, distances and bearing to corners, quarter corners, township and range. The Planning Commission recommended that the following language be added to Section 5-502(CX7)(e) as follows: o lf an exemption is sought on a prooertv where a single-familv dwelling exists which is Dresentlv served bv water, wastewater. and access. the required legal description as described in 5-502(C)(7)(e) mav onlv applv to the new lots created bv the Exemption process. 6 CR9JS ssoS' co* /'* / 3799 HTGHWAY 82. PO. BoX 21s0 GLENWOOD SPRINCS, COLORADO 81602 (970) 945-5491 . FAX (970) e4s-4081 ru{, & @\, IuLy 22,2AAg Planning Commission Garfield County 108 8th Street #-20I Glenwood Springs, CO 8160I RE: 2008 Unified Land Use Resolution Text Changes Commission: Holy cross Energy has been discussing various 2008 unified Land use Resolution text changes that affect the electric power industry with planning staff. We understand that staff has recommended several of these changes and that the changes will be discussed at tonight's Planning commission meeting. Please consider Holy Crnss Energy's input contained in this letter when deliberating electric power related text changes. In Seotion 3-50lon page 3-33 of the Land use Resolution, please consider making the following changes to Table: Rual, Residential, commercial and Industrial Zane Districts : l. Delete the Use entitled "Major PUC Regulated Electric or Natural Gas Diltlibution,Facilities". Although the PUC is rnade awale of larye electric power projects early in the process, actual permitting typically starts at the local level. "ttf'\2. Add the use entitled "El,ee*rL Distriburion Facilities" with a use "--7 u )- Permitted by Right in all Zone Districts. These facilities are operated at a \ voltage less than 69,000 volts and provide electric service to individual \ residences and businesses. It woulcl herrery,time e is type )of electric facility approved by the County since we construct numerous ,/ such projects each year. @t'. qtl, .:'t ,.}td* A'Ibuchstone Energy' Cooprrative KhJi Add the Use entitied "Electric -srnission F'acilities" with a Use Review in ali Zone Districts. In order to ./ /4. Add the Use entitled "Electrigsubftation" with a Use Perrnitted Subject,en/ to Major Impact Review iryaL*'foneDistricts. Substations often must bev constructed in the ryWtAnigh density development since electric power is provide adequate eleg${service, these facilities which are operated at 69,000 volts or \sg{e;rnust often be extended reach a substation to be built in the rnidst &lniglrdensity developrnent. moved from.t9*d6station at lowel distribution voltage, which requires the distance torl6 poi*of power usage be rninimized. n",f 5. Add the Use Entitled "Electric V Permitted Subject to Major lp{c Generation Facility" with a Use .ct Review in the Rural ZoningDistrict. Electric Power adjacent to the do not need to be located immediately of the power, as the power wiil be moved at higher transmission to a centrally located substation. In Table 3-503 on lution, please consider Natural Gas Distributionremoving Uses Facilities", "Utiiity ons". These Uses are all covered by other uses listed under "Electrical" in the Tabte. The "Electrical" headings for the uses in this Tabre should be changed to match those in Table 3-501 In the Definition section of the unified Land use Resolution, please consider the following substitute definitions. some of the headings have been changed to match the Uses suggested above. Change the headinfu \ LglElectric Generation Facility to Electric poryer Generation Facility\o match the Use praposed above, but retain the existing definition. Electric Substation. A { voltage of incoming and o the electric power systern, in area containing equiprnent changing the ng electric po\ryer.and providing reliability to Electric Transrnission Facilities.overhead power line operated at 69,000 volts or higher which moves amounts of electric power. The conductors are carried by relatively tall .gle or multiple pole structurcs. Subject to Electric Distribution aeilities. Either overhead power lines with conductors generally ca ed on relatively sholt single pole structures, or underground power lines,h opelated at less tltan 69,000 volts. These power lines supply electric wel direotly to lesidences and businesses. Remove the definitions for Majo\PUC Electrical or Natural Gas Distribution Facilities, utility LiilN , and Utility Substation, as these definitions are covel'ed by othels in tlie Table. Thank you for your consideration.. Sincerely, Walter D. Dorman Manager - Engineering Department Sat, Apr 4947923 24,2010 1 008693 (e70)945-8212 Ad Ticket #5 Name: Address: Jz:zs:'t+ Garfield County Building 108 8th Street - Ste 401 Acct: Phone: E-Mail: Client: Caller: Fred J.City: Glenwood sPrings State: CO_Receipt Zip: 81601 Ad Name: 4947923A Editions: 8CT/8PlN/ Start: 04129110 Color: Copyline: 06.07 BOCC 2nd T, Elect Power Original ld: 0 CIass: 0990 Stop: 04129110 lssue 1 Rep: Mary Borkenhagen PUFI IC N'JTICF 74KE ilOIICFthal the Oirecior ot the Garfietd Cirurriy Sulding aril Planntng DeFariol eot rs pu posing anenCnents tD lhe T.rt ol lhe adrft+ld Cwnly Urflliec lat'J Uw Rr slutron (,t 200ts. as amen(ied. TIE BaHrd o, Courrtv ConmissiorFrs {wrlh a rc*omile'rCatur: trofll t}-:e Ptarniln!} Corn- nrissr.Dr sHll ,rff€ adelerfilil€bs a, &)Fro\ai a d?nial lil the lol,ffitno toprc$ Jr a nd[:ed pditrch#riril lr+ orlsecl qrnendly rn:rtrte :ne tdtwln?: 1i .{m encing the de,initiins d uses asrffii.at€d with Electnc Powgr Gen€ratiln Facilttles imludrnt ElpcrrE Subdatrsi. L.,tilny Dldritlutic) FertIv. Utr!: rly Suh,slatitr. t.4alr PUC Begulata{ Eraciric or ra'urai gas O,stnhuron Feihly trd NEtghbdts, !rJt!slati(r,. TiUs rrElud€s Lssqilirrg th6 i+propri. iate revi€w ,avel n csdan z6E distrids. 2) AmHrd,ng wtun iegal.ls$rillioils ate requtrdk{ cedain types a{ dev6lq}ment applfai{ils. Ali D+rs)s ifip(lpd by tlre prc1rud angrdn'sr{s are lnviled ir) appear aM sla!. lh6ir vrcBs. pI+ lesls q stipdl ,l you can td .rups persftrly al S(rli hetrr)9. ihen yi:u are urged l0 Sate veur vielvs by lelt6r. as the g)a|col Cturrty Crxtfrts- $i(ners will gve rwstCsrolm to the comm€ols (, wrkr.rridr,.J prcpGny qryrrs ard dh6rs an6ctod.in decid,n9 ahethFr to arpprove lhe proFosed am€ryjnrents. Th€ drall am€rldrtenls nlav be rE- ueqed al !f,e c{l,ce ct th9 Plarnurt Deptrlit+,tt h. cated d l0B gtn Stre;t. dIh Fmr. Garfietd CQFWPlaa Butld,ng G,enwc)d Springs Cd(ras nE: hv€en r,"e laurs cI e 3i a.m. and 5.0C p.m Mm- d1y rh(x/gh Fridry. Th's puil,c hearing betor€ lhp Botrd ot Calrtv Ccmmitc](rers relnrdino the* merdm eils has b+en *hedurao ,ix Jude ,th. ZO|Oal i:15 pM whi:h wl,l be ipld rn lh6 Carntli CommrssbnErs M?Elrng Pffn. GarreH Cdf,ry Pk?a E.[k rng 1.XB Ah Streel. Glpr{"{rrJ Spnr!0s. C.Jsaffr. Published iilll\e Cttizerr fslag.ao on April 29. 201n.119479231 Ad shown is not actual print size Lines: 48 Depth: 4.02 Columns: 1 Discount: 0.00 Commission: O.0O Net: 0.00 Tax: 0.00 Total 24.29 Payment 0.00 Ad ID 4947923 04t24t2010 12.28 PMDatef t,-" PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NATICE that the Director of the Garf ield Cou.nty Building and Planning Department is pro-posing amendments to the Text'of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. The Board of County Commissioners (with. a .regorymendation from the Planning Com- mission) shall make a determination of appioval or denial for the following topics in a noticdd public hearing. The proposed generally include the following: '1) Amending the definitions of uses associated withElectric Power Generation Facilities includino Electric Substation, Utility Distribution Facility, Utiil ity Substation, Major PUC Regulated Eleciric or natural gas Dstribution Facility, and Neighborhood Substation. This includes asdigning the-appropri- ate review level in certain zone distriits. 2) Amending when legal descriptions are required tor certain types of development applications. ' All persons affected by the proposed amendments are invited to appear and staie their views, pro- tests or support. lf you can not appear personallv at such hearing, then you are urged to'state your vlews by letter, as the Board of County Cominis- sioners will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners, and others affected,in dec.iding whether to approve the proposed amendments. The draft amendments rhay'be re- viewed at the offico of the Planning Department lo- cated at 108 8th Street, 4th Floor,-Gariield Countv Plaza Building, Glenwood Springs, Colorado be'- tween the hours of 8:30 a.m. and-5.00 p.m., Mon- day through Friday. This public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners regarding these amendments has been scheduled for June 7th, 2010 at 1:15 pM which will be held in the Countv Commissioners |4p""!ing Ro^o.m, Garlield County Plaza Building 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Published in the Cifizen Telegraln on April 29, 2010" 14e47e23) Ad shown is not actual print size PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Director of the Garfield County Building and Planning Department is proposing amendments to the Text of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended. The Board of County Commissioners (with a recommendation from the Planning Commission) shall make a determination of approval or denial for the following topics in a noticed public hearing. The proposed generally include the following: 1) Amending the definitions of uses associated with Electric Power Generation Facilities including Electric Substation, Utility Distribution Facility, Utility Substation, Major PUC Regulated Electric or natural gas Distribution Facility, and Neighborhood Substation. This includes assigning the appropriate review level in certain zone districts. 2) Amending when legal descriptions are required for certain types of development applications. All persons affected by the proposed amendments are invited to appear and state their views, protests or support. lf you can not appear personally at such hearing, then you are urged to state your views by letter, as the Board of County Commissioners will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners, and others affected, in deciding whether to approve the proposed amendments. The draft amendments may be reviewed at the office of the Planning Department located at 108 8th Street,4th Floor, Garfield County Plaza Building, Glenwood springs, colorado between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners regarding these amendments has been scheduled for June 71h,2010 at 1:15 PM which will be held in the County Commissioners Meeting Room, Garfield County Plaza Building 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado.