To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Jan Yeckes, Planning Division Manager, Public Works & Development
Bryan Weimer, Director, Public Works & Development
Prepared By:
prepared
Caitlyn Cahill, Zoning and Animal Services Manager, Public Works & Development
end
presenter
Presenter: Caitlyn Cahill, Zoning and Animal Services Manager, Public Works & Development
end
Subject:
title
2:00 PM *Temporary Use Permit: ZTU-2021-00003; Xcel Energy Staging Yard Area for Transmission Line Improvements
end
Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The applicant, Xcel Energy, is requesting a Temporary Use Permit (TUP) for a temporary construction staging yard located at 2050 S County Road 201, Byers CO. Staff is requesting a referral/feedback from the Board of County Commissioners.
end
Background and Discussion: Xcel Energy will be conducting transmission line improvements within Arapahoe County. Location of the work will take place within the Xcel-owned right of way, starting at approximately S. County Road 181, and following the power corridor from there to one mile east of South Price Road and then north to the Adams County line, roughly 17 miles. Use of the staging yard described below will take place between August 2021 and February 2023.
Excel Energy is requesting a Temporary Use Permit for a staging yard to store construction equipment and materials, and has provided the following information in their application:
1. The operation of the requested use at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. Hours of operation will be from 7:00am-7:00pm or per county regulations. The closest residential structure is approximately 0.75 miles southwest of the property.
2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use. The property is 69 acres; the north 24.2 acres of the proper...
Click here for full text