HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.03 OXY Pond 10 Amd Pre-App - 2014GARFIELD COUNTY
' Community Development Department
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Telephone: 970.945.8212 Facsimile: 970.384.3470
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PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 2169-214-00-026 DATE: January 2, 2014
PROJECT: Pond 10 Production Water Storage Facility -E&P Waste lmpoundment
OWNER: OXY USA WTP LP
REPRESENTATIVE: Daniel Padilla, OXY USA WTP LP
Jeff Hofmann & Blair Rollins, Olsson Associates
PRACTICAL LOCATION: Section 5, T7S, R97W
North of DeBeque near the end of County Road 213
ZONING: Resource Lands -Gentle Slopes
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Limited Impact Review-Water lmpoundment and Potential
Equipment Storage Area
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Application proposes the conversion of two existing water storage ponds being closed
by COGCC into a combined centralized water impoundment for production water. The
pond will serve several wells (1 -3) in the surrounding area. The facility will be located on
an approximately 16 acre site, part of an overall 10,303 acre property owned by OXY USA
WTP LP. The Applicant has represented as follows:
The expanded Pond 10 impoundment will have an approximate surface area
of 2.41 acres and store approximately 92, 710 barrels of produced water and
will have the required two feet of freeboard. The pond will be approximately
286 feet long and 194 feet wide, with a depth of 20 feet. Final numbers will be
provided in the survey package. The pond will be lined with a three liner
system consisting of a geosynthetic clay liner against the ground surface, one
60 mil HOPE liner, a geo-net to allow for fluid movement and leak detection
purposes (the geo-net is a permeable liner and part of the leak detection
system), and finally a second 60 mil HOPE liner. The center of the pond will
be sloped downward towards the walls of the pond to aid in fluid migration and
leak detection between the HOPE liners. Two 8" leak detection wells will be
installed, one at each end of the pond, between the primary and secondary
HOPE liners to allow for monitoring of leaks and fluid accumulation within the
liner system. Additionally, two escape ladders will be installed on separate
ends of the pond for egress and the pond will have an 8 foot fence and some
type of bird deterrent device installed. Oxy anticipates that there will be one
generator, and between one to three pumps.
The Application may include storage areas directly associated with the operation of the
water impoundment in which case they can be considered as part of the Water
lmpoundment application. Should the storage uses include other functions separate and
distinct from the water impoundment serving other sites or operations, that type of use will
require specific inclusion of the Storage Use as a formal part of the application.
Operational staff is anticipated to be on site only for monitoring, when water
transfer/conveyance is being conducted, or for delivery or pickup of equipment from the
storage yards. The Applicant has also represented that no hazardous chemicals will be
stored on site, that only a single pump will be required, and no gravity separation will occur
on site (will occur off-site at a central location). Air Quality Permits (CDPHE), Storm Water
Management Permits (CDPHE), Safety (Facility Response Plans), and SPCC Plans and
other related permits and COGCC Forms were discussed. Copies of the permits, plans,
forms and/or status updates need to be provided with the submittals.
The Applicant will need to clarify operational elements of the operation including
employees, water and waste water provisions, how water will be delivered to the site
(pipeline or hauling), code compliance for any pipeline, demonstration of non-tributary
sources for the water, and any on site equipment associated with receiving, treatment and
pumping of water.
II. WAIVERS
Some waivers may be appropriate given the location on an existing pad and the limited
area (if any) of additional disturbance. Key topics are summarized below:
• Landscaping plans and/or waivers are not required for industrial uses.
• A waiver from the Water Supply Plan submittal requirement will be accepted based
on the limited on-site employees.
• A waiver from the Waste Water Treatment Plan based on the limited number of
employees and/or use of portable toilets will need to be addressed in the Application
submittals.
• Waivers from submittal of Improvements and Development Agreements will be
accepted.
• A waiver from the 100 ft. setback standard for Industrial Use contained in Section 7-
1001 was discussed and can be considered as part of the application.
• Certain elements of the Impact Report may also be considered for waivers.
• Application submissions need to clearly request waivers and include justification
based on the review criteria contained in Sections 4-118 and 4-202.
• Follow-up pre-application discussions are recommended in order to clarify exactly
what waivers are anticipated prior to submittal.
Ill. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS
• Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended
o Article Ill, Zoning
• Resource Lands Zone District (Table 3-201 & Use Tables 3-403)
o Article IV, Application and Review Procedures
• Limited Review Process (Section 4-104 and 4-101)
• Submittal Requirements (Section 4-203 and Table 4-201)
• Waiver Provisions (Sections 4-118 & 4-202)
o Article VII, Standards
• Divisions 1-3 as applicable
• Access and Roadway Standards (Section 7-107)
• Various other Standards including hazards, and lighting.
• Industrial Uses Standards (Section 7-1001) including hours of
operation and noise/nuisances.
• As Applicable Standards for Storage contained in Section 7-1001
o Article XVI, Definitions
• CDPHE Regulations Pertaining to Storm Water Management and Air Quality as
applicable
• COGCC Regulations and/or demonstration of compliance including SPCC Plans
• Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030: An excerpt from the Future Land Use
Map is attached.
IV. REVIEW PROCESS
1. Pre-application Conference
2. Application submittal (3 hardcopies and 1 on a CD)
3. Determination of Completeness
4. Provision of additional copies of the application for referrals
5. Scheduling of Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing and completion of
public notice requirements
6. Evaluation by Director/Staff Review and Report Generation
7. Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing, Review and Action by the Board
8. A Resolution will be prepared and the Land Use Change Permit issues when
conditions of approval have been met.
V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
• Submittal requirements are detailed in Article 4, Section 4-203 and Table 4-201
• Additional Submittal Requirements include: Application forms and fees, payment
agreement form, listing of all property owners (with addresses) within 200 ft., an
excerpt from the Assessor's Office mapping showing the ownerships, a listing of
any miner.al rights owners on the property (with addresses), authorization to
represent statements/letters, legal description, evidence of ownership and
access.
• Site plan information is one of the key submittals and needs to include all proposed
facilities.
• Staff recommends that Article VII standards be addressed in the submittals
consistent with the order contained in the Land Use and Development Code.
• Existing Plans, Permits and Forms including COGCC Forms.
VI. APPLICATION REVIEW
a. Review by:
b. Public Hearing:
c. Referral Agencies:
Staff for completeness recommendation and referral agencies for
additional technical review
_ Planning Commission
_x_ Board of County Commissioners
_ Board of Adjustment
May include Garfield County Road and Bridge Department,
CDPHE Water Quality Division (Storm Water), Fire Protection
District, Garfield County Environmental Health Manager, Garfield
County Vegetation Manager, Garfield County Consulting
Engineer, Town of DeBeque.
VII. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
a. Planning Review Fees:
$ 400
b. Referral Agency Fees: $ TBD -consulting engineer/civil engineer fees
c. Total Deposit: $ 400 (additional hours are billed at hourly rate)
General Application Processing
Planner reviews case for completeness and sends to referral agencies for comments. Case
planner contacts applicant and sets up a site visit. Staff reviews application to determine if
it meets standards of review. Case planner makes a recommendation of approval, approval
with conditions, or denial to the appropriate hearing body.
Disclaimer
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The
summary is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon
factual representations that may or may not be accurate. This summary does not create a
legal or vested right.
Pre-application Summary Prepared by:
Date
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
Proposed Pond 1 0 Location
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