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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.0 PC Staff Report 09.08.1982Gorr►OVilt • • PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS PROJECT NAME: Request for a Special Use Permit for a 25 KV electric distribution line APPLICANT: Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. LOCATION: From the Fruita substation in Mesa County to the Salt Creek Mining Company coal mine in Garfield County. EXISTING ZONING: R/L and 0/S RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: This request falls within "unclassified" areas of the County Comprehensive Plan Management District Map. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to construct a 25 KV electric distribution line to serve the Salt Creek Mining Company coal mine and various ranchers in western Garfield County. The line, which will be constructed on wood poles, will require a 20 foot wide "permanent" right-of-way and a 50 foot temporary right-of-way in order to construct the line. Three to four temporary staging areas will be required for construction of the project (see map, page 31 ). These areas which will be approx. one acre each, will be used for temporary storage of materials and equipment. The proposed distribution line is designed with adequate conductor separation to protect raptors and other perching birds. The applicant indicates that the project should have no detrimental effect on wildlife in the area. There will be minimal noise and surface disturbance associated with the line, especially after construction commences. Construction will require approximately 30 - 120 days to complete, depending upon the start-up time and weather conditions, and is now scheduled to begin October 1, 1982. Approximately 15 - 20 workers are anticipated for the peak construction period. If a local contractor receives the job, local help will be employed. Otherwise, the temporary work force will be housed in motels in the Grand Junction area. Revegetation will take place upon cessation of construction. On public lands, Grand Valley will reseed to Bureau of Land Management specifications. On fee lands, the applicant will reseed in accordance with the individual landowner's requirements. STAFF COMMENTS: 1. The applicant should provide evidence of legal entry onto the private lands prior to the Public Hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. REVIEW AGENCY COMMENTS: 1. County Road Supervisor - no comments at the time the agendas were mailed. 2. Division of Wildlife - no comments at the time the agendas were mailed. 3. Bureau of Land Management - no comments at the time the agendas were mailed. 4. Mesa County - does not require a county land use permit for this size line. FINDINGS: 1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That all hearings before the Board of County Commissioners were extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that hearing. 3. That the proposed special use conforms to Section 5.03, concerning the Approval or Disapproval of a Petition for a Special Use, of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. 4. That the proposed land use will be compatible with existing and permitted land uses in all directions. Page 12 • • STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval with the following conditions: 1. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. The applicant shall submit an as -built legal description of the distribution line to the Planning Department within 60 days of project completion. 3. The applicant shall submit a copy of their BLM right-of-way agreement to the Planning Department prior to issuance of the Special Use Permit. 4. The applicant shall submit evidence of their legal right of entry to private lands crossed by the electrical distribution line to the Planning Department prior to the Public Hearing with the Board of County Commissioners. 5. The applicant's compliance with the conditions of this resolution and any special use permit issued pursuant hereto shall be monitored through the Board's review thereof every six months in accordance with the provisions of Section 9.03.05 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution. 6. The permit issued hereunder shall extend only to the location of a 25 KV electrical distribution line and the temporary staging areas. Page 13 t i7 22 c'i 23 33 34 3 3 1 13 24 34 s 139 ry 1- ; Ruby Leel Res 23 36 .-I i UPPER N/GHL/NE RES. l 'TATE REC AREA -' 29 / 21 23 Fie Lb C n / . I.4esA Coce.n: y IE' � /12a 4- O was° 1 1 t r 0.70 • • 0 00 J Mock Mesa• Res • • 25 0 50 • • • 0. • • Tr 00: / a 70 23 23 / T. 9 0 00 • •• 70 • 71.79• - L•+Dora 133.0• :o • 0 ••= • 33 r s0 6.D,5s r 00• • T. 10 PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT: ZONING: PURPOSE: REQUESTED ACTION: • • PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Referral to Planning Commission for a Special Use Permit for a 25 KV electric distribution line from the Fruita substation in Mesa County to Salt Creek Mining Company in Garfield County. Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. R/L and 0/S To serve Salt Creek Mining Company coal mines, and several ranchers in the area. Refer to Planning Commission This application is tentatively scheduled for review by the Planning Commission on September 8, 1982. The Public Hearing with the Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for September 13, 1982 at 10:00 A.M. 8- 30 - 8 z ,c 2_,2e,c) PG /i Page 2 /Y)Crfi"o., 9 16 J 22 23 24 9 21 0 ;� ,� __ M` 27 '.25 / 29 G1 23 26 35 12 2i CaAtFieri-D Cot! - i✓Ie�s Cou cfra. Gulch 4- 25 36 !"°'�^� T. 8 S i F 0 UPPER H/GHL/NE RES. 'TATE REC AREA Mock Meso Wes 14 '23 T. 9 S 33 000 ti J 29 0' T 10 : • • ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC. 861 Rood Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 — (303) 245-3861 August 24, 1982 Ms. Terry Bowman Garfield County Planning Dept. 2014 Blake Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Re: Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc., Job #823958 iquae 82 Dear Ms. Bowman: As per our phone conversation today, I am supplying the information you requested for the Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. project. Fifteen to twenty workers are anticipated to participate in constructing the distribution line. The project will go out for bids, if a local contractor receives the job, local help will be employed. If the job goes to an out of town contractor, the work force may be hired locally through the I.B.E.W. Union Hall, or the workers will be housed in local motels in the Grand Junction area. The construction should take approximately 16 weeks. For areas not under cultivation, the BLM recommends the following reseeding program using a pure, live seed mixture: Colorado Wild Rye 3#/acre drilled Luma Pubescent Wheat Grass 5#/acre drilled Paloma Indian Rice Grass 4#/acre drilled If seed is to be broadcast, the BLM recommends doubling the seed mixture per acres. In privately owned cultivated areas, Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. will reseed as per landowner instructions. If you have any question about the above information, please call John Bare or myself at 243-4834. Sincerely, ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATES, INC. Linda W. Wright Permit Specialist cc: Robert Wittenberg, Jr. ENGINEERS -ARCHITECTS 2014 BLAKE AVENUE GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO B1601 August 20, 1982 PHONE 945-8212 RE: Utility Line Special Use Permit, Grand Vally Rural Power Lines, Inc. Dear This hearing is scheduled for review by the Planning Commission on September 8, 1982, and by the Board of County Commissioners on September 13, 1982. We would appreciate your review and comments by September 8, 1982. If you have any questions, pleas contact this office. Sincerely, Terry L. Bowman Planner TLB/eh xc: Ray Gronwall Jim Morris BLM Leonard Bowiby • GARFIELD COUNTY • PLANNING DEPARTMENT GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO B1601 2014 BLAKE AVENUE John Bare 861 Rood Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 August 23, 1982 RE: Grand Valley Rural Power Lines Special Use Permit Dear Mr. Bare: PHONE 945-8212 I am writing to inform you that the above referenced proposal is scheduled for review by the Garfield County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners as follows: August 30, 1982 9:45 A.M. (at the Commissioner's Annex in Glenwood Springs) - Referral to Planning Commission by Board of County Commissioners. September 8, 1982 7:00 P.M. (at Planning Department Offices) - Review by Planning Commission. September 13, 1982 10:00 A.M. (at the Commissioner's Annex in Glenwood Springs) - Public Hearing with Board of County Commissioners. As I mentioned to Linda Wright in our conversation of August 20, 1982, there are several areas in your proposal that need to be addressed. These include 1) number of workers expected for the project; 2) housing availibility for these workers for the dura- tion of the project; and 3) revegetation of the Right -of Way. You will also need to provide evidence of Grand Valley's legal right -of -entry prior to the Public Hearing with the Board of County Commissioners. I have enclosed the public notice form and instruction sheet, as well. If you have any questions, please give me a call. Sincerely, xb Terry L. Bowman Planner TLB/eh Enclosure ieeice • Mcz3 -7' Dego z3,ti(4 'I.- /4/e& 7f- 44' r re, .A4,1 Asci deo. Czze, go `IT .57414-14 /0 -1-8z /1/6a X.QCA,a1)-V-e4 /moo/a474 co. n0/7z4y //e d/ d4a-te7 Vie2 &c.4_17z &A4 ,eow Moo J;N r k,)9 Nob iOcANc DATE: TIME: • RECORD OF CONVERSATION ('6,4.5-//9c (7) _ZA0_ / COMMENTS: 5- OUTGOING: INCOMING: CONTACT: O FURTHER REQUIRED: SIGNED : (7469,/_/ %`� .rc r_d l Date: SPECI.L USE ;IRrIlT INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS (Other than Oil/Gas Wells) August 2, 1982 Applicant: Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. Address of Applicant: 2727 Grand Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81501 Special Use: Utility Line 5,030.07 Legal Description: see attached Requirements: 1. Plans and specifications for proposed use. 2. Letters of approval from utility companies, sewage and water. Road access and other information deemed necessary. 3. A vicinity map drawn to scale depicting the subject property, location and use of buildings and structures on adjacent lots. 4. An impact statement on the proposed use (see 5.03.07 - 5.03.09 of Zoning Regulations). 5. A copy of Assessor's map showing property; and a listing of all adjoining property owners and property owners within 200 feet of said property. Notice containing information described under paragraph 5 shall be mailed to all owners of record of these lots at least 5 days prior to the hearing by certified return receipt mail. 6. Notice including the name of the applicant, description of the subject lot, a description of the proposed special use and the time and place for the hearing shall be given in the newspaper of general circulation in that portion of the County at least fifteen (15) days prior to such hearing time. Applicant shall bear the cost of advertising. 7. A fee of $500.00 shall be charged for each application and shall be sub- mitted with the application. This Special Use Permit is in compliance with Sections 5.O3and 9.03 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution and as per application. List all property owners within 200 feet of subject property lines. see attached Attach map showing all improvements (present and proposed) and all pertinent distances and area. Show all improvements on your property and adjoining prop- erty within 200 feet of your boundary. The above information is correct to the b st of my knowledge. LA__ ' licant Date cce.L bey )5- J FALL;(27-rt YO0 , LO CS g IS -LS -7(c)11--- Lbnzo Or-Loiz_ CID S1�03 ISS( • PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Re: #823958 Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. Beginning at the Fruita Substation located in Section 3, T1N, R2W, Ute P.M., North to Section 16, T2N, R2W, Ute P.M.; thence Northwesterly to Section 6, T9S, R101W, 6th P.M.; thence Northwesterly along the existing pipeline to Section 6, T9S, R102W, 6th P.M.; thence Northerly along State Highway 139 to Section 21, T7S, R102W, 6th P.M. to the Salt Creek Mine. The BLM lands to be crossed are as follows: Sections 4, 9, 16 T2N, R2W, Ute P.M. Sections 6, 7, 18 T9S, R101W, 6th P.M. Section 1, T9S, R102W, 6th P.M. Sections 5, 6, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 36 T8S, R102W, 6th P.M. Sections 31, 32, 30, 29, 20, 21 T7S, R102W, 6th P.M. PUBLIC NOTICE Take Notice that Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. (has) O12xxer.) applied to the Board of County Commissioners, Garfield County, State of Colorado, to grant a Special Use Permit in connection with the following described property situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado; to -wit: Legal Description: from the Fruita Substation, Section 3, T. 1 N., R.2 W., Ute P.M., Mesa County, Colorado to the Salt Creek Mining Company, Section 21, T.7 S., R.102 W., 6th P.M., Garfield County, Colorado. PractiCal Description (location with respect to highway, County roads and residences): L2 Road & 19 Road, north to Government Highline Canal, north- northwest to existing pipeline rights of way, northwest to Douglas Pass Highway #139, north along highway to the coal mine. Said Special Use Permit is to allow the Petitioner(s) to construct, operate and maintain a 25 KV electric distribution line. on the above described property. All persons affected by the proposed Special Use Permit are invited to appear and state their views, protests or objections. If you cannot appear personally at such meeting, then you are urged to state your views by letter, particularly if you have objections to such Special Use Permit, as the Board of County Commissioners will give consideration to the comments of surrounding property owners and others affected in deciding whether to grant or deny the request for special use. This Special Use Permit application may be reviewed at the office of the Planning Department located at 2014 Blake, Glenwood Springs, Colorado between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. That public hearing on the applic cion for the above Special Use Permit has been set for the day of /, dP, , 19 , at the hour of _00A at the office of the Board of County Couuuissioners, in the Commissioners Annex, 201 3th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Dennis A. Stranger County Planning Director Garfield County, Colorado Copies of the Public Notice must be sent by the applicant to X4411 adjoining property owners and property owners within 200 Beet of the subject property by certified return receipt mail 0 at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. Receipts must be ), submitted at the public hearing. 5. A Public Notice must be published once in newspaper reof figeneral circulation at least fifteen (15) days prior ng. The Planning Department will provide the Public Notice form which must be signed by the Planning Director before it is submitted to the newspaper. The Proof of Publication which will be sent to you along with your bill, must be submitted at the public hearing. DAHL. 01.0.4 .?Vo I :r.bed by Ur)i )'ti )A-'JOl vn-4A7 .And h rdcr..: Kru,rier APPLICATION TRANSPORTATION AND UTILITY MS AND FACILITIES 0 DERAL LANDS M FORM APPROVED °M11 NO. 1004-0060 Expires May 31, 1')83 E: L'efore filing the application, the applicant should completely review this package and schedule a preapplication meeting with representatives of the agency respon- sible for processing the application. Each agency may have specific and unique requirements to be met in preparing and processing the application. Many times, with the help of the agency representative, the application can be completed at ' the preappLication meeting. air FOR AGENCY USE ONLY Applrcetton Number Date filed Name and address of applicant (include zip code) Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. 2727 Grand Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 2. Name, title, and address of authorized a`,ent if d:iferent from Item 1 (include ::!p code) John A. Bare Armstrong & Associates, Inc 861 Rood Ave. Grand Junction, CO 81501 3. TELEPHONE (area code) Applicant (303)242-0040 Authorized Agent (303)243-4834 As applicant are you? (check one) a. (Individual b. Xf Carperation' c. Partnership/Association • d. C State Government/State Agency e. Cj Local Government f.I i Federal Agency 5. Specify what application is for. (check one) a. if 1 New authorization b. Renew existing authorization No. c. E Amend existing authorization No. d. E Assign existing authorization No. e. Existing use for which no authorization has been received • f. n Other • 1J checked. provide details under Item 7 If an individual, or partnership are you a citizen(s) of the United States? =Yes No Project description (describe in derail): Type of system or facility, (e.g. canal, pipeline, road); (b) related structures and facil ities; (c) physical specifications (length. width, grading. etc.); (d) term of years needed; (e) time of year of use or operation„ (f) volurn or amount of product to be transported; (g) duration and timing of construction; and (h) temporary work areas needed for constructior. (Attach additional sheets. i/ additional space is needed.) u. r y a. The applicant proposes to construct a 3 phase, 25kV electric distribution line. b. The distribution line will be constructed on woo blas with horizontal (crossarm) configuration. Some related structures are conductors (wires), braces, down -guys, insulators, transformers, capacitor banks, reclosers, and other fixtures typical of this type of facility. c. ,The facility will require a 20 ft. wide "permanent" right-of-way and a 50 ft. wide authorization in order to construct the line. temporary d. Applicant requests the maximum allowable term of 30 years with the option to renew the authorization at the end of the term. e.. The proposed line will be in operation year around. f. The line will be operated at a voltage of 25 kV (25000 volts). g• Construction will require approximately 30-45 days to complete. Depending upon availability of materials and receipt of the necessary permits, construction is Scheduled to begin October 1, 1982. h. Three temporary work areas (staging areas) will be required for construction. These areas will be used for temporary storage of materials and equipment. Locations of the staging areas are shown on the attached map. Note: Property Description will be on separate paper. Attach map coverinc area and show location of project proposal Yes State or local government approval: ' 'Attached Applied for Not required Nonreturnable application fee:Atrached L✓ Not required Does project cross international boundary or affect international waterways? i Yes iX . No (If "ties." indicate on map) Give statement of your technical and financial capability to construct, operate, r..atntain. and to:miaate system for which author:z, trnn is being requested. This information is on file at the Colorado State Office of the BLM. 13. Alternate Routes Loma Substation Underground Cable No Action M b. Why were these alternatives not selected? Alernative #1, Alternate Route The Loma Substation route, although the shortest route, would require extensive and costly upgrading of the existing electric lines and substations. Alternative #2, Underground Underground cable would require more surface disturbance and would be more expensive -to construct and maintain. Alternative #3, No Action - see back of this form c. Give explanation as to why it is necessary to cross Federal lands. The proposed route (and the alternate route) can not be located entirely on private land. 14. List authorizations and pending applications filed for similar projects which may provide information to the authorizing agency. (Specify number, date, code, or name.) Not applicable as per Kathy Logan -Pearce. 15. Provide statement of need for project, including the economic feasibility and items such as: (a) cost of proposal (construction erasion, and maintenance); (b) estimated cost of next best alternative; and (c) expected public benefits. a. The estimated cost of the proposal is $600700.00. b. Estimated costs of the next best alternate is approximately $1.2 million. c. The expected public benefit is reliable electric power to Salt Creek Coal Mine. 16. Describe probable effects on the population in the area, including the social and economic aspects, and the rural lifestyles. Minimal effects on the population in the area, including social and economic aspects, and the rural lifestyle. The availability of commercial electric power will benefit the farm/ranch operation in the area. 17. Describe likely environmental effects that the proposed project will have on: (a) air quality; (b) visual impact; (c) surface and water quality and quantity; (d) the control or structural change on any stream or other body of water; (e) existing noise level (f) the surface of the land, including vegetation, permafrost, soil, and soil stability. a. Minimal effect during construction; no effect once project is built. b. Some visual intrusion on landscape, however project is primarly located in a low sensitivit - area. Electric lines already exist on 19 Road, so there is no change there. c. Minimal surface disturbance at each pole, No effect. Continued on back of this page. 18. Describe the probable effects that the proposed project will have on: (a) populations of fish, plant, wildlife, and marine life, inc threatened and endangered species; and (bt rnari.te mammals. including hunting, captari-g, collecting, or killing These animas. The proposed distribution line is designed with adequate conductor separation to protect raptors and other perching birds. The project should have no detrimental effect on population of fish, plant, wildlife and marine life including threatened and endangered species. It will have no effect on marine mammals; and hunting, capturing, collecting, or killing these animals is not applicable - 19. Name all the Departr-..ent(s); Agency(ies)w•here this application is being filed. Bureau of Land Management U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Mesa County, Colorado Garfield County, Colorado I HEREBY CERTIFY, That 1 am of legal age and authorized to do business in the Slate and that 1 have personally examined the info contained in the application and believe that the information submitted is correct to the hest of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant Dat e Title 1E, U.S.C. Section 1001, makes it a crime for any person knowingly and willfully to make to any department or agency of the States any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or representations as to any matter within its jurisdiction. From #13 c. Alternative #3 No Action The Salt Creek Coal Mine is presently operating onsite electric generators. The proposed distribution line would improve the air quality, reduce noise pollution, and increase the safety fro the underground miners. From #17 d. Not applicable. e. Minimal noise levels during construction; no effect upon completion of construction. f. Minimal surface disturbance; no effect. s PROPERTY DESCRIPTION Re: #823958 Grand Valley Rural Power Lines, Inc. Beginning at the Fruita Substation located in Section 3, TIN, R2W, Ute P.M., North to Section 16, T2N, R2W, Ute P.M.; thence Northwesterly to Section 6, T9S, R101W, 6th P.M.; thence Northwesterly along the existing pipeline to Section 6, T9S, R102W, 6th P.M.; thence Northerly along State Highway 139 to Section 21, T7S, R102W, 6th P.M. to the Salt Creek Mine. The BLM lands to be crossed are as follows: Sections 4, 9, 16 T2N, R2W, Ute P.M. Sections 6, 7, 18 T9S, R101W, 6th P.M. Section 1, T9S, R102W, 6th P.M. Sections 5, 6, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 26, 36 T8S, R102W, 6th P.M. Sections 31, 32, 30, 29, 20, 21 T7S, R102W, 6th P.M.