Planning Commission
Regular MeetingCommerce City, CO · December 4, 2018
Minutes
Commerce City
7887 E. 60th Ave.
Commerce City, CO 80022
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Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
6:00 PM
Council Chambers
Planning Commission
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final December 4, 2018
Call to Order
Chairman Popiel called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Pledge of Allegience
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
Candice Alexander called roll.
Present: Popiel, Cammack, Jones, Thomas, Yost
Excused: Amador, Anderson
Present 5 - Dennis Cammack, David Yost, Jonathan Popiel, Harvest Thomas, and L.
Warren Jones
Excused 2 - Andrew Amador, and Karen Anderson
Approval of Minutes:
Min 18-128 September 4, 2018
Attachments: Minutes_September 4, 2018
Commissioner Cammack made a motion to approve the September 4, 2018 meeting
minutes. Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.
Aye: 3 - Popiel, Cammack, Thomas
Abstained: 2 - Yost, Jones
This Minutes was approved
Min 18-131 November 7, 2018
Attachments: Minutes_November 7, 2018
Commissioner Jones made a motion to approve the November 7, 2018 meeting
minutes. Commissioner Yost seconded the motion.
Aye: 3 - Jones, Yost, Cammack
Abstained: 2 - Popiel, Thomas
This Minutes was approved
Case(s):
Pres 18-465 CU-002-87-19: Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC is requesting an amendment to
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their existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct one additional
above ground storage tank for the property located at 3960 E. 56th
Avenue (PINS: 182513100003, 182513100012, 182513100006 &
182318200057), zoned I-3
Attachments: Staff Report
Vicinity Map
Narrative
Conditional Use Agreement
Conditional Use Permit
Development Plan
Mr. Hader introduced the case and asked that the record reflect the file contained the
relevant notification and publication information. Mr. Timms reviewed the staff report
and presentation including the DRT recommendation for approval, subject to three
conditions and one advisory.
The Commission asked questions regarding Vasquez Blvd and Colorado Blvd traffic,
tank capacity, and berm safety.
Applicant, Chad Pollock, 3960 E 56th Avenue, Commerce City, addressed the
commission. In response to questions by the commission he explained there are no
future expansion plans but that they are in the process of building a VCU that was
approved by BOA in December 2017.
Beth Heizerman, 3960 E 56th Avenue, Commerce City, addressed the commission on
behalf of the applicant. In response to questions by the commission Beth explained
the facility's steel prevention control measures plan. This plan is mandatory for any
storage tank above 1,320 gallons. She also stated tanks would be adjusted to fit the
required containment area if berms needed to be changed.
The meeting was open to the public. There being no further discussion on the request,
a motion was requested.
Commissioner Jones made the following motion: "I move that the Planning
Commission enter a finding that, subject to certain conditions, the request contained
in this Conditional Use Permit amendment for the property located at 3960 E. 56th
Avenue contained in case CU-87-002-19 meets the criteria of the Land Development
Code and, based upon such finding, recommend that the City Council approve the
Conditional Use Permit amendment subject to the following conditions:
A. The applicant shall remain compliant with all standards regulating their operations.
B.The applicant shall provide any updates to the Emergency Response and
Management Manual to the City with 30 days of a change.
C.This Conditional Use Permit approves the bulk storage of petroleum products. Any
change in either of the following shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use
Permit:
i. The storage of any other product that requires a Conditional Use Permit as identified
in the Land Development Code as it may be amended.
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ii. The bulk storage of any product at this property that is in excess of the latest
approved development plan.
ADVISORY:
Any new construction, interior tenant finish work, paving, fences, walls, signs, and/or
buildings on the site shall require a building permit as required by the City."
The motion was seconded by Commissioner Thomas.
Popiel, Yes
Jones, Yes
Cammack, Yes
Yost, Yes
Thomas, Yes
5 yes, motion passed.
Pres 18-466 CU-116-19: BASF Corporation is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to turn a legal nonconforming adhesive manufacturing plant into a
legal conforming adhesive manufacturing plant for the property located at
10601 Fulton Street, Brighton, CO (PINS: 172110004001 &
172110004002), zoned I-3.
Attachments: Staff Report
Vicinity Map
Statement of Operations
Description of the Proposed Use
Development Plan
Mr. Hader introduced the case and asked that the record reflect the file contained the
relevant notification and publication information. Mr. Callender reviewed the staff report
and presentation including the DRT recommendation for approval, subject to 3
conditions.
Applicant, Seth Meyers 10601 Fulton St, Brighton, CO addressed the commission.
Applicant answered questions by the commission regarding material storage,
hazardous materials, retention pond, manufacturing of glue, time-frame for parking lot
and warehouse expansion, and branding.
Site Manager, Bill Hack, 10601 Fulton St, Brighton, CO presented a slideshow while
conducting a brief overview of BASF's products and processes.
The meeting was open to the public. There being no further discussion on the request,
a motion was requested.
Commissioner Jones made the following motion: "I move that the Planning
Commission enter a finding that, subject to certain conditions, the requested
Conditional Use Permit for the property located at 10601 Fulton Street contained in
case CU-116-19 meets the criteria of the Land Development Code and, based upon
such finding, recommend that the City Council approve the Conditional Use Permit
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subject to the following conditions:
A. The applicant shall remain compliant will all standards regulating their operations.
B. The applicant shall provide any updates or changes to the BASF Brighton
Integrated Contigency Plan within 30 days of said updates or changes.
C. This Conditional Use Permit allows for adhesive manufacturing on the subject
property. This Conditional Use Permit is not attached to and does not run with the
property for which it is granted. Any change in ownership shall require the issuance of a
new conditional use permit."
Commissioner Thomas seconded the motion.
Popiel, Yes
Jones, Yes
Cammack, Yes
Yost, Yes
Thomas, Yes
5 yes, motion passed.
Board Business:
The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on January 9th.
Staff Business:
Executive Adminstrative Supervisor Tricia Mason notified the commission that
Planning Commission Liaison Lorena Ruiz is no longer with the City.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda
Planning Commission
Tuesday, December 4, 2018 6:00 PM Council Chambers
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegience
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes:
September 4, 2018
Attachments: Minutes_September 4, 2018
November 7, 2018
Attachments: Minutes_November 7, 2018
Case(s):
CU-002-87-19: Phillips 66 Pipeline, LLC is requesting an amendment to
their existing Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to construct one additional
above ground storage tank for the property located at 3960 E. 56th
Avenue (PINS: 182513100003, 182513100012, 182513100006 &
182318200057), zoned I-3
Attachments: Staff Report
Vicinity Map
Narrative
Conditional Use Agreement
Conditional Use Permit
Development Plan
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CU-116-19: BASF Corporation is requesting a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) to turn a legal nonconforming adhesive manufacturing plant into a
legal conforming adhesive manufacturing plant for the property located at
10601 Fulton Street, Brighton, CO (PINS: 172110004001 &
172110004002), zoned I-3.
Attachments: Staff Report
Vicinity Map
Statement of Operations
Description of the Proposed Use
Development Plan
Board Business:
Staff Business:
Adjournment
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