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Proof of Publication
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Proof of Mailing
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Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended
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Staff Memorandum
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Letter from the Town of Parachute dated 4 -14 -2008
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Letter from Resource Engineering dated 4/18/08
Email Steve Anthony dated 4/16/08
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Special Use Permit Application
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
TYPE OF REVIEW
APPLICANT
LOCATION
SITE INFORMATION
EXISTING ZONING
ADJACENT ZONING
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Special Use Permit for "Processing and
Material Handling of Natural Resources"
for expansion of a Natural Gas
Compressor Station (Phase III)
Encana Oil & Gas USA, Inc
The subject property is located at the end
of CR 215 northwest of Parachute
(UNOCAL Property)
9 -acre site on a 27,000 -acre property
Resource Lands (Gentle Slopes and
Lower Valley Floor)
RL / OS (BLM)
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
The Building and Planning Department received a Special Use Permit (SUP) application for
"Processing and Material Handling of Natural Resource" for expansion of an existing
natural gas compressor station on a 27,000 -acre property owned by Encana Oil & Gas
USA, Inc. The site is located at the end of County Road 215, approximately 10 miles north
of Parachute and is also formerly known as the old UNOCAL property where oil shale
processing once occurred. The location of the 9 -acre compressor facility is just beyond the
private gate at the end of CR 215.
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More specifically, the Applicant requests approval from the Board for expansion of an
existing natural gas compressor station. This compressor station currently serves as a
collector point where gathered natural gas is sent for dehydration and compression of gas
collected in the North Parachute Ranch. Phase I was approved (Resolution 2005 -85) for
three electric compressors and six natural gas compressors currently exist on the site), one
slug catcher, one JTZ skid (liquids condenser and separator) and removal of one natural
gas compressor. Phase II was approved (Resolution 2007 -44) to add four electric- driven
compressors.
This Phase III proposes the following expansion of the following components:
➢ 1 electric compressor
➢ 1 maintenance building (50' X 50')
➢ 1 PDC building (40' X 20')
➢ Expansion of a switchyard substation
9 1 Mars 100 Turbine building (50' X 30')
9 1 centrifugal compressor building (50' X 30')
9 1 pump house building (25' X 25')
➢ 1 pump breaker house building (12' X 60')
9 1 water treatment building (50' X 50')
II. REFERRAL TO PLANNING COMMISSION
As you are aware, the Board has recently approved Phases I and I I without referring them
to the Planning Commission. This phase will result in one additional electric compressor as
well as a variety of buildings that will not have an adverse impact to adjoining properties.
The nearest residence is over 5 miles according to the Applicant's sound analysis where
measurements were taken that the existing facility is inaudible. Therefore, the Board did
not refer the Application due to the following:
1) The limited nature of potential impacts to surrounding properties;
2) The remote location of the property such that it is situated at the end of a dead -end
county road which is used primarily for industrial traffic serving the existing industrial uses
in the area with very limited general population traffic; and
3) The fact that the site itself will be situated in an industrial area already characterized by
intense industrial activity from the oil shale exploration 1 processing activities,
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III. SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed site where
the Compressor is
located is situated on flat
river basin land that is
situated at the general
confluence of the West,
East, and Middle Forks of
Parachute Creek. The
Compressor is located on
approximately 9 acres of
the total 27,000 acre
parcel owned by
EnCana. The area where
the Compressors are
located is surrounded by steep slopes and canyons forming the general confluence of the
three creeks. Much of the area near the Compressor has been denuded by the former oil
shale operations and continues to be a location which contains staging areas for heavy
machinery, large water hauling trucks, drilling rigs, and pipes associated with natural gas
exploration. Dense mature riparian vegetation exists along the creeks as they pass through
the area.
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Left: Existing Housing for Electric
Compressors
Right: Existing Gas Compressors (to be moved)
Left: Existing Slug Catcher Tanks
Right: Existing Electric Substation
IV. ZONING & ADJACENT USES
The subject property is zoned Resource Lands (Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor).
The type of use requested falls under the definition of "Processing and Material Handling of
Natural Resources" which are contemplated as special uses in the Resource Lands
(Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor) zone district.
The property is also now known as the North Parachute Ranch which was the area where
a majority of the oil shale exploration and development occurred. The compressors are
currently located on approximately 9 acres of a 27,000 acre property which is surrounded
by properties also owned and utilized by the energy industry such as Chevron,
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Exxon /Mobile, Williams Production RMT, American Soda, etc. Neighboring uses on those
lands include rangeland grazing, farming, and resource extraction (natural gas drilling).
V. AUTHORITY & APPLICABILITY
Pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Zoning Resolution, an application for a Special Use
Permit shall be approved or denied by the Board of County Commissioners after holding a
public hearing thereon in conformance with all provisions of the Zoning Resolution.
VI. REVIEW AGENCY AND OTHER COMMENTS
Comments have been received from the following agencies I community groups and are
integrated throughout this memorandum as applicable.
1. Town of Parachute: (See Exhibit E)
2. Garfield County Vegetation Management: (See Exhibit G)
3. Garfield County Road and Bridge: (See Exhibit I)
4. Resource Engineering: (See Exhibit F)
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VII. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS (SECTION 5:03)
Pursuant to Section 5.03, as listed under the Zone District Regulations, special uses shall
conform to all requirements listed there under and elsewhere in the Zoning Resolution, as
well as the following standards:
1. Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation service based on accepted
engineering standards and approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall
either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use.
Response
The compressor station is described as an unmanned facility. The traffic impact section of
the application, states that "no full -time employees are located on -site. The compressors
are monitored remotely from EnCana's Parachute office." The Applicant proposes to add a
bathroom facility to the maintenance building where water would be hauled in and
wastewater is handled with an ISDS. Staff, as commonly recommended, does not
recommend that hauling water serves as a long term source and also generates traffic.
This is a policy question for the Board to determine if a well should be drilled to
accommodate this long term water use.
2. Street improvements adequate to accommodate traffic volume generated by
the proposed use and to provide safe, convenient access to the use shall either be in
place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use.
Response
The application states that the Compressor, once constructed, is expected to generate an
average of 6 -12 automobile trips and 1 -2 tractor trailer trips per day into and out of the
facility. Most of this truck travel will be coming from and going back to drilling sites on the
North Parachute Ranch property on private roads constructed by the industry or from
Parachute on CR 215.
The road to the Compressor site is an existing road that meets the County's standards and
the County does not foresee a major increase in traffic flow after the construction period
and the Compressor is online. No improvements to CR 215 are necessary as a result of
this Compressor expansion.
3. Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impact on and from
adjacent uses of land through installation of screen fences or landscape materials
on the periphery of the lot and by location of intensively utilized areas, access
points, lighting and signs in such a manner as to protect established neighborhood
character.
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Response
The property is located in an extremely secluded portion of the property which is practically
screened by adjacent steep topography and is located approximately 3 miles from the
nearest residence. It cannot be seen from CR 215. As noted earlier, the proposed use will
have relatively limited impact to surrounding properties. It is situated in a remote private
location on the property such that it is situated at the end of a dead -end county road which
is used primarily for industrial traffic serving the existing industrial uses in the area with very
limited general population traffic. Further, the site itself is situated in an industrial area
already characterized by intense industrial activity from the oil shale exploration 1
processing activities. No screening is necessary as it is already screened by steep
topography. While no lighting is proposed, any future lighting shall be directed inward and
downward. The Applicant plans to paint all the equipment beige in order to better blend in
with the surrounding environment.
Section 5.03.07 flndustrial Operations)
Pursuant to Section 5.03.07 of the Zoning Resolution, a permit for Industrial Operations
requires the submittal of an impact statement on the proposed use describing its location,
scope, design and construction schedule, including an explanation of its operational
characteristics. The impact statement is required to address the following:
(A) Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface run -off,
stream flow or ground water.
Response
The facility site has been designed to insure protection of ground water and nearby
streams through the development and implementation of a Storm Water Management Plan
specific to the area which is contained at the rear of the application. Staff notes that while
this plan is specific to the Compressor site, Encana has also submitted a larger Storm
Water Management Plan for the general area. Further, containment facilities are designed
into the facility for any hazardous material stored or used during operations.
(B)Impacts- on-adjaceni-land -fror -the generation of vapor, dust,-smokeTnaise,
glare or vibration, or other emanations.
Response
Compressors produce considerable volumes of noise and vibration but whose acceptable
levels are regulated by the COGCC Series 800 rules. As stated earlier, Phase I included
three electric compressors housed and seven natural gas compressors which are not
housed. Phase I I expanded the housing facility for the electric compressors from its current
64' X 57' 8" to 165' 4" X 57' 8 ". This increased housing space allowed for a total build out of
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seven electric compressors and reduced the number of natural gas compressors to six.
This proposed Phase Ill will add the following:
> 1 electric compressor
➢ 1 maintenance building (50' X 50')
> 1 PDC building (40' X 20')
> Expansion of a switchyard substation
> 1 Mars 100 Turbine building (50' X 30')
➢ 1 centrifugal compressor building (50' X 30')
> 1 pump house building (25' X 25')
> 1 pump breaker house building (12' X 60')
> 1 water treatment building (50' X 50')
The Applicant has supplied a noise study conducted by HFP Acoustical Consultants, Inc.
The study has concluded that the sound levels generated by the compressor station are
and will be in conformance with the state guidelines.
Noise generated will have very zero impact on adjacent properties since the compressor is
located in a canyon -like area that will prevent any sound from traveling as well as being
located well within the boundaries of the subject property far from adjacent properties. In
any event, EnCana shall adhere to the noise standards specified by the Colorado Oil and
Gas Conservation Commission rules. Given the remote location of the new facility, Staff
agrees that noise will not be a nuisance to area residents particularly since the nearest
residence is 5 miles away and will not be able to hear any noise.
(C) Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous
attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes,
use patterns or other disruptions.
Response
The site is located within winter rangeland for mule deer, elk, and turkey as identified on
the Division of Wildlife's wildlife distribution maps. The 9 -acre site is currently disturbed and
provides little habitat for wildlife or vegetation. The Applicant has fenced the entire site to
minimize conflicts with wildlife. The Application contains a study prepared by WestWater
Engineering that recommends mitigation that specifically deals with the following topics:
➢ Improving Undisturbed sagebrush shrublands
> Minimize footprint of temporary disturbance
➢ Re- seeding
➢ Fence Maintenance
• Surface Water or Fluid Ponds
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Because this facility has increased in general footprint and operational intensity over three
phases, Staff suggests the Board require the Applicant to adhere to these
recommendations.
(D) Affirmatively show the impacts of truck and automobile traffic to and from
such uses and their impacts to areas in the County.
Response
As noted earlier, the compressor facility, once fully operational, is expected to generate 7-
14 vehicle trips per day into and out of the facility because most of the monitoring of the
Compressor's performance will be done remotely. Also as mentioned above, most of this
truck travel will be coming from Parachute on CR 215 which is capable of handling the
additional trips.
The Garfield County Road & Bridge Department has no objections to this application with
the following comments:
1. Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc. may be asked to participate in a road improvement
program on Cr. 215 in the future due to the condition of the road;
2. No driveway permit is needed for this application as the entrance is through a gated
entrance onto private property. An exemption will be granted for this application;
3. The added traffic volume after the construction phase will not have a significant
impact on the traffic volume on Cr. 215; and
4. All vehicles hauling equipment and materials for this project shall abide by Garfield
County's oversize /overweight system. Vehicles requiring an oversize /overweight
permit shall have a letter from Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc. stating said vehicle/s can
operate under their bond on file with Garfield County.
The road to the compressor site is an existing road that meets the County's standards and
does not foresee a major increase in traffic flnw after theconstruction period and the
additional compressors are online. No improvements to CR 215 are necessary as a result
of this compressor station.
(E) That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property
which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s).
Response
The operations at the facility will not involve any abutting property. The proposed facility will
not encroach upon existing setbacks or reduce current separation distances to abutting
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properties. Staff agrees that the existing facility is located well within required setbacks and
is sufficiently separated from adjacent properties in all directions.
(F) Mitigation measures proposed for all of the foregoing impacts identified and
for the standards identified in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution
Special Use Permits may be granted for those uses with provisions that provide
adequate mitigation for the following:
(A) A plan for site rehabilitation must be approved by the County Commissioners
before a permit for conditional or special use will be issued;
Response
The application includes a reclamation plan that would govern treatment of the site once
the useful life of the facility (20+ years) has expired which includes:
1) Removal of all surface equipment;
2) Restoration and re- contouring of grade to approximate original conditions;
3) Replacement of stockpiled topsoil; and
4) Compliance with all prevailing Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and
Garfield County regulations governing final reclamation.
The Applicant has already provided the Garfield County Treasurers Office with a Permit
Bond for $36,000 to cover the existing site / operations. The Garfield County Vegetation
Manager provided comments indicating the vegetation management plan, including weeds
and reseeding is acceptable and the revegetation security has been addressed in an
earlier SUP and a security has been provided.
(B) The County Commissioners may require security before a permit forspecial or
conditional use is issued, if required. The applicant shall furnish evidence of a bank
commitment of credit, bond, certified check or other security deemed acceptable by
the County Commissioners in the amount calculated by the County Commissioners
to secure the execution of the site rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in
accordance with the specifications and construction schedule established or
approved by the County Commissioners. Such commitments, bonds or check shall
be payable to and held by the County Commissioners;
Response
The Applicant has already provided the Garfield County Treasurers Office with a Permit
Bond for $36,000 to cover the existing site / operations. The Garfield County Vegetation
Manager provided comments indicating the vegetation management plan, including weeds
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and reseeding is acceptable and the revegetation security has been addressed in an
earlier SUP and a security has been provided.
Section 5.03.08 (industrial Performance Standardsl
Pursuant to section 5.03.08 of the Zoning Resolution, all Industrial Operations in the
County shall comply with applicable County, State, and Federal regulations regulating
water, air and noise pollution and shall not be conducted in a manner constituting a public
nuisance or hazard. Operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize heat,
dust, smoke, vibration, glare and odor and all other undesirable environmental effects
beyond the boundaries of the property in which such uses are located, in accord with the
following standards:
(1) Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the
Colorado Revised Statutes at the time any new application is made.
(2) Vibration generated: every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration
inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any
point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located.
(3) Emissions of smoke and particulate matter: every use shall be operated so as
to comply with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and
standards.
(4) Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes: every use shall be so operated
that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with
the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or
hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signals, reflective painting of storage
tanks, or other such operations which may be required by law as safety or air
pollution control measures shall be exempted from this provision.
(5) Storage area, salvage yard, sanitary landfill and mineral waste disposal areas:
(A) Storage of flammable or explosive solids or gases shall be in
accordance with accepted standards and laws and shall comply with the
national, state and local fire codes and written recommendations /comments
from the appropriate local protection disict regarding compliance with-the
appropriate codes;
(B) At the discretion of the County Commissioners, all outdoor storage
facilities may be required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall
adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent, property;
(C) No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a property in such form
or manner that they may be transferred off the property by any reasonably
foreseeable natural causes or forces;
(D) Storage of Heavy Equipment will only be allowed subject to (A) and (C)
above and the following standards:
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1. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres and is not a platted
subdivision.
2. The equipment storage area is not placed any closer than 300 ft.
from any existing residential dwelling.
3. All equipment storage will be enclosed in an area with screening
at least eight (8) feet in height and obscured from view at the
same elevation or lower. Screening may include berming,
landscaping, sight obscuring fencing or a combination of any of
these methods.
4. Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of
equipment that will generate noise, odors or glare beyond the
property boundaries will be conducted within a building or
outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. -Fri.
5. Loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private
property and may not be conducted on any public right -of -way.
(E) Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources shall
not exceed ten (10) acres in size.
(F) Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to
the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent
property.
(6) Water pollution: in a case in which potential hazards exist, it shall be
necessary to install safeguards designed to comply with the Regulations of the
Environmental Protection Agency before operation of the facilities may begin. All
percolation tests or ground water resource tests as maybe required by local or State
Health Officers must be met before operation of the facilities may begin.
Staff Response
Should the Board approve the request for the Compressor Station, Staff suggests the
industrial performance standards be considered conditions of approval as they are
specifically intended to ensure that any industrial use such as the proposed Compressor
function in accordance with the proper best management practices and within the
parameters of the State Statutes.
Section 9.03.05 [Periodic Review of SUP!
Pursuant to section 9.03.05 of the Zoning Resolution:
Any Special Use Permits may be made subject to a periodic review not less than
every six (6) months if required by the County Commissioners. The purpose of such
review shall be to determine compliance or noncompliance with any performance
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requirements associated with the granting of the Special Use Permit. The County
Commissioners shall indicate that such a review is required and shall establish the
time periods at the time of issuance of a Special Use Permit. Such review shall be
conducted in such manner and by such persons as the County Commissioners
deem appropriate to make the review effective and meaningful. Upon the completion
of each review, the Commissioners may determine that the permit operations are in
compliance and continue the permit, or determine the operations are not in
compliance and either suspend the permit or require the permittee to bring the
operation into compliance by a certain specified date. Such periodic review shall be
limited to those performance requirements and conditions imposed at the time of the
original issuance of the Special Use Permit
VIII. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS
1. Proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the meeting before the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. The meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and complete,
that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties
were heard at that meeting.
3. The above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit has been
determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order,
prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
4. The application has met the requirements of Special Use (Sections 5:03, 5:03:07,
5:03.08 and 9:03) the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended.
IX. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Due to 1) the limited nature of potential impacts to surrounding properties, 2) the remote
location of the property such that it is situated at the end of a dead -end county road which
is used primarily for industrial traffic serving the existing industrial uses in the area with very
limited general population tra iff ) and the fact that the site itself will be situated in an
industrial area already characterized by intense industrial activity from the oil shale
exploration 1 processing activities, 4) the proposed expansion is to an existing compressor
facility, Staff recommends the Board approve the request for a Special Use Permit for
Processing and Material Handling of Natural Resources for a Compressor on the North
Parachute Ranch with the following conditions:
1. That all representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at
the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered
conditions of approval unless explicitly altered by the Board.
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2. That the operation of the facility be done in accordance with all applicable federal,
state, and local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
3. That the Applicant shall comply with the fire protection provisions included in the
rules and regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
(COGCC) and the International Fire Code as the Code pertains to the operation of
this facility.
4. Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Series
800 rules of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC).
5. Vibration generated: the Compressor shall be so operated that the ground vibration
inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any
point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located.
6. Emissions of smoke and particulate matter: the Compressor shall be so operated
so as to comply with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and
standards.
7. Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes: the Compressor shall be so operated
that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere
with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or
hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signals, reflective painting of storage
tanks, or other such operations which may be required by law as safety or air
pollution control measures shall be exempted from this provision.
8. Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources shall not exceed
ten (10) acres in size.
9. Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to the property
center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property.
10. Water pollution: in a case in which potential hazards exist, it shall be necessary to
install safeguards designed to comply with the Regulations of the Environmental
Protection Agency before operation of the facilities may begin. All percolation tests
or ground water resource tests as may be required by local or State Health Officers
must be met before operation of the facilities may begin.
11. That all proper building permits are obtained for the structures associated with the
operation of the Compressor prior to the issuance of a Special Use Permit.
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X. RECOMMENDED MOTION
"I move to approve a Special Use Permit for a Natural Gas Compressor Station for
Encana Oil and Gas USA, Inc with the conditions provided by Staff."
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TOWN OF PARACHUTE
PO Box 100
222 Grand Valley Way Parachute, CO 81635
Telephone: (970) 285 -7630
FAX: (970) 285 -9146
April 14, 2008
Garfield County Building & Planning Department
108 - 8`h Street, Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: REFERRAL FORM
Mayor
Roy McClung
Encana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc.
Special Use Permit for Construction, Operation and Maintenance of additional
electrical natural gas compressor station and,construction of 10 building at
existing Middle Fork Compressor. Station.:.
The above referral was received by the Town of Parachute regarding development in the Parachute
area.
This is the area that is most impacted with truck traffic, will there be any consideration during
construction as to rotating shifts so all the traffic will not be coming or going on County Road 215
at the high traffic hours.
The Town of Parachute Board of Trustees would like to know if any road impact fees are being
collected and if they are, is any thing being set aside from these developments to help with road
improvements and construction for another interchange in this area.
Respectfully,
Roy McClung
Mayor
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RECEIVED
APR 1 6 2008
GARFIELD COUNTY
BUILDING & PLANNING
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Fred Jarman
Garfield County Building and Planning Department
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs CO 81601
RE: Encana Oil and Gas (USA), Inc. — Special Use Permit Application
Dear Fred:
April 18, 2008
At the request of Garfield County, Resource Engineering, Inc. (RESOURCE) has
reviewed the Special Use Permit Application submittal by Encana Oil and Gas (USA),
Inc. for the Middle Fork Compressor Station Expansion Phase III project located
approximately 11 miles north of the Town of Parachute. The submittal includes a three
ring binder entitled, Middle Fork Compressor Station Phase Ill, dated December 2007.
Our comments are outlined below.
SUMMARY
The proposed Special Use Permit application appears to meet the technical criteria for
the Special Use general requirements in Section 5.03, the specific requirements in
Section 5.03.07, and the standards in Section 5.03.08 of the Garfield County Zoning
regulations, except as noted below.
SPECIAL USE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The general requirements for any special use permit include providing adequate water
and wastewater service and adequate road improvements and/or access for the
proposed use. The application proposes a restroom, washroom, and drinking water in
the maintenance building. Potable water will be from a storage tank supplied by water
hauled to the site. Wastewater disposal will be through county approved ISDS.
The project site will be accessed from a private road off of County Road 216 using the
existing entrance. No road improvements are required for the expansion.
INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
Section 5. y Zoning Regulation outlines additional specific criteria for
industrial operations. These criteria require that the applicant prepare and submit an
impact statement of the proposed use. The application presents a paragraph by
paragraph response to Section 5.03.07 which addresses impacts and mitigation
measures.
INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The submittal indicates that the project will comply with the Industrial Perj atIvED
Standards set forth in Section 5.03.08.
Consulting Engineer's and Hydrologists
APR 2 2 2008
DARE tELD COUNTY
BUILDING & PLANNING
909 Colorado Avenue • Glenwood Springs, CO 91 601 ■ [970] 945 -6777 • Fax [9701945-1137
Fred Jarman
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Please call if you have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
RESOURCE = N - ERING, INC.
Michael J. ion, .E.
Water Res•urce Engineer
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April 18, 2008
RESOURCE
N O I N E E R I N G I N C
EXHIBIT
MEMORANDUM
To: Fred Jarman
From: Steve Anthony
Re: Comments on the Encana Middle Fork Compressor Station Expansion Phase 3
Date: April 16, 2008
The vegetation management plan, including weeds and reseeding is acceptable.
The revegetation security has been addressed in an earlier SUP and a security has been provided.
GARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
Review Agency Form
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Date Sent: March 20, 2008
Comments Due: April 16, 2008
EXHIBIT
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Name of application: Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc. - Middle Fork Compressor
Sent to:
Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notify the
Planning Department in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form
may be used for your response, or you may attach your own additional sheets as
necessary. Written comments may be mailed, e- mailed, or faxed to:
Garfield County Building & Planning
Staffs contact: Fred Jarman
109 8th Street, Suite 301
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Fax: 970 -384 -3470
Phone: 970 -945 -8212
General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridge Department has no objections to
this application with the following comments.
Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc. may be asked to participate in a road improvement program
on Cr. 215 in the future due to the condition of the road.
No driveway permit is needed for this application as the entrance is through a gated
entrance onto rivate property. An exemption will be granted for this application.
The added traffic volume after the construction phase will not have a significant impact
on the traffic volume on Cr. 215.
All vehicles hauling equipment and materials for this project shall abide by Garfield
County's oversize /overweight system. Vehicles requiring an oversize /overweight permit
shall have a letter from Encana Oil & Gas USA Inc. stating said vehicle /s can operate_
under their bond on file with Garfield County,
Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Dept
By: Jake B. Mall
Date April 7, 2008
Revised 3/30/00