HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 Staff ReportBoard of County Commissioners
January 11, 2010
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST Limited Impact Review — Communication Facility
PROPERTY OWNER Chevron USA, Inc.
OPERATOR Marathon Oil Corporation
REPRESENTATIVE Lorne Prescott -- Olsson & Associates
LOCATION
8 miles north of the Town of Parachute and 1 mile
west of CR 215 in the Garden Gulch area — Sec 5,
T6S, R96W
ACCESS County Road 215 to private roads
ZONING
Resource Lands — Plateau
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Marathon Oil Corporation currently operates a
consolidated communication system in the Garden Gulch
area of Garfield County in support of Oil & Gas
operations in the area. This system allows for remote
access communication with various Oil & Gas -related
activities in the area for a radio Ethernet network
necessary for the Supervisory Control and Data
Acquisition (SCADA).
Tower Number 7 is currently requested and that facility is
proposed to be a 22' high tower on a 20' x 20' concrete
pad. The facility will be located at an elevation of 8,100
feet in order to provide a 'line of site' to the Valley Pump
Station (VPS) thus allowing remote access to information
and data. The applicant seeks use of this facility for a
period of thirty (30) years.
The electricity necessary for operation of the tower is proposed
solar -array and batteries.
II. LOCATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION
This site is located eight (8) miles northwest of the Town of Parachute, approximately one mile
west of County Road 215. The area is dominated by mountain valleys surrounded by steep
to be provided by an on-site
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slopes. It is the very nature of the topography that necessitates the location of Tower Number 7
so that line of site may be achieved with existing facilities in the area.
III. ZONING AND ADJACENT USES
The area has historically been utilized for agricultural activity and more recently for activities
related to Oil & Gas.
IV. REFERRAL AGENCIES
Comments have been requested from the following agencies and comments received are
integrated throughout this report as applicable.
1. Road and Bridge: EXHIBIT I
2. Vegetation Management: EXHIBIT H
3. Sheriff: No comment on application
4. Oil & Gas Liaison: No Response
5. Planning Engineer: No issues
6. Colorado Division of Wildlife: No Response
7. Town of Parachute: No Response
V. REVIEW STANDARDS & STAFF COMMENTS
Limited Impact Reviews are required to adequately address topics in Section 4-502(D) Land
Suitability Analysis, Section 4-502(E) Impact Analysis, the general development standards
found in Article VII with specific attention to Section 7-823 which are additional standards
applicable to Telecommunication Facilities as codified in the Garfield County Unified Land Use
Resolution of 2008, as amended (ULUR). The following section provides a review of those
standards in bold italics followed by a Staff Response.
A. Section 4-502(E) Land Suitability Analysis
1. Public Access to Site. Show historic public access to or through the site.
Staff Response: The site is accessed via existing private roads from Garden Gulch Road
and County Road 215.
2. Access to adjoining Roadways. Identify access to adjoining roads and site
distance and intersection constraints.
Staff Response: Jake Mall, County Road & Bridge, responded to the application that
access to this site is from an existing, permitted access that meets all driveway access
conditions.
3. Easements. Show all easements defining, limiting or allowing use types and
access.
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Staff Response: There is Oil & Gas activity in the vicinity of this proposed communication
facility, including COGCC-approved well pads and County -approved uses appurtenant to
Oil and Gas activity. The site is remote and is served by a private road system from CR
215.
4. Topography and Slope. Topography and slope determination.
Staff Response: The site is located at an elevation of 8,100 feet and the proposal includes
construction of a 20' x 20' pad (400 square feet) upon which the tower will reside. This
terrain in the area is somewhat difficult however the site topography is sufficient for
construction of the pad. The intent of this facility is to allow for remote communication with
existing facilities thereby diminishing the necessity of traveling to the remote site of the
VPS.
5. Natural Features. Significant natural features on-site and off-site.
Staff Response: The area consists primarily of dry grasses and sagebrush, no geologic
hazards have been identified.
6. Drainage Features. Existing drainages and impoundments, natural and manmade.
Staff Response: The construction of the 400 square foot pad will not impact any natural or
manmade drainage
7. Water. Historic irrigation, tailwater issues, water demands, adequate water supply
plan pursuant to Section 7-104.
Staff Response: The construction and operation of this facility will not impact any existing
irrigation. Water demands are unnecessary as the intent is that minimal on-site activity
(construction and maintenance of the facility) will occur and further that this facility will
allow other activities in the area to be managed remotely.
8. Floodplain. Flood plain and flood fringe delineations.
Staff Response: Parachute Creek is located 1 mile to the east of this site. Several
ephemeral streams exist in the area, however they do not impact the proposed facility.
9. Soils. Soils determination, percolation constraints, as applicable.
Staff Response: Soils have been evaluated for the site and determined as having
Parachute Loam soil designation by the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS),
these soils are suitable for the proposed construction of the tower, pad and support
equipment.
10. Hazards. Geologic hazards on-site, and adjacent to site.
Staff Response: The site is located in the lower portion of the Green River Formation
approximately at the center of the Piceance Basin. No known geologic hazards exist in
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the area except for some rockfall associated with cliffs to the east of the site. This facility
is located above these cliffs, limited in scope and size, all of which should minimize any
potential hazard.
11. Natural Habitat. Existing flora and fauna habitat, wetlands, ►nigration routes.
Staff Comments: The small footprint for the facility (400 square feet), along with the limited
on-site access, adequately mitigates the potential for adverse impact to the existing flora
and fauna. No wetlands or migration routes have been identified in the immediate vicinity
of the proposed tower.
12. Resource Areas. Protected or Registered Archaeological, cultural, palentologica!
and historic resource areas.
Staff Comments: No protected or registered areas or resources have been identified
proximate the proposed site.
Section 4-502(E) Impact Analysis. The Impact Analysis shall provide a description of the
impacts that the proposed land use change may cause, based upon the standards that the
proposed use must satisfy. The Impact Analysis shall include a complete description of how the
applicant will ensure that impacts will be mitigated and standards will be satisfied. The following
information shall be included in the Impact Analysis.
1. Adjacent Property. An address list of real property adjacent to the subject
property, and the mailing address for each of the property owners.
Staff Comments: A list was provided.
2. Adjacent Land Use. Existing use of adjacent property and neighboring properties
within 1500' radius.
Staff Comments: Existing use of adjacent property is primarily agricultural with significant
Oil& Gas related activities.
3. Site Features. A description of site features such as streams, areas subject to
flooding, lakes, high ground water areas, topography, vegetative cover,
climatology, and other features that may aid in the evaluation of the proposed
development.
Staff Comments: Due to the fact that the proposed facility is limited to 400 square feet of
disturbed area there does not appear to be any significant constraints related to the site
features.
4. Soil Characteristics. A description of soil characteristics of the site which have a
significant influence on the proposed use of the land.
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Staff Comments: An adequate review of the soil characteristics has been provided and it
would not appear that they would have an impact on the construction of this facility.
5. Geology and Hazard. A description of the geologic characteristics of the area
including any potential natural or man-made hazards, and a determination of what
effect such factors would have on the proposed use of the land.
Staff Comments: Geologic characteristics have been identified and it does not appear
that they would have any effect on the proposed facility.
6. Effect on Existing Water Supply and Adequacy of Supply. Evaluation of the effect
of the proposed land use on the capacity of the source of water supply to meet
existing and future domestic and agricultural requirements and meeting the
adequate water supply requirements of Section 7-104.
Staff Comments: No water use is proposed at this facility.
7. Effect on Groundwater and Aquifer Recharge Areas. Evaluation of the relationship
of the subject parcel to floodplain, the nature of soils and subsoils and their
ability to adequately support waste disposal, the slope of the land, the effect of
sewage effluents, and the pollution of surface runoff, stream flow and
groundwater.
Staff Comments: The limited area of disturbance will not adversely impact any of the
above criteria. No water or wastewater will be used or generated by this facility.
8. Environmental Effects. Determination of the existing environmental conditions on
the parcel to be developed and the effects of development on those conditions,
including:
a. Determination of the long term and short term effect on flora and fauna.
b. Determination of the effect on significant archaeological, cultural,
palentological, historic resources.
c. Determination of the effect on designated environmental resources, including
critical wildlife habitat.
(1) Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous
attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration
routes, use patterns or other disruptions.
d. Evaluation of any potential radiation hazard that may have been identified by
the State or County Health Departments.
e. Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures plan, if applicable.
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Staff Comments: The only significant environmental effect identified may result in impact
to Sage Grouse. Conditions of approval are recommended — one which limits the
timeframe for construction of the facility to minimize impact, and a second which requires
construction to minimize the ability of birds to perch on the tower.
9. Traffic. Assessment of traffic impacts based upon a traffic study prepared in
compliance with Section 4-502(J).
Staff Comments: The applicant provided a Traffic Analysis which identifies the existing
road system (CR 215 in particular) as being classified as Rural Highway with an
estimated 3,005 vehicles per day (2004) with anticipated traffic projections of 3,588
vehicles per day in 2010. Traffic resulting from the proposed communication facility will
be approximately 9 trips per month during the 30 years of operation. Minimal short-term
increase in truck traffic will result during construction (two to three vehicles per day).
10. Nuisance. Impacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise,
glare or vibration, or other emanations.
Staff Comments: No nuisance or impact on adjacent land will occur from this facility.
11. Reclamation Plan. A reclamation plan consistent with the standards in Section 7-
212.
Staff Comments: The proposed facility will result in approximately 400 square feet of
disturbance. The application proposes a plan that has been deemed sufficient for
reclamation post -construction of the facility. The Applicant states that the intended
timeframe for this facility is 30 years. Steve Anthony, County Vegetation, reviewed the
application and provided comment (see Exhibit H). No revegetation security is
recommended due to the size of disturbed area, and a request was made to the
applicant that the facility be included in a weed management program for annual
monitoring and treatment of Garfield County listed noxious weeds. The latter item has
been recommended as a condition of approval.
B. Section 7-100 GENERAL APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR LAND USE CHANGE PERMITS
1. Section 7-101 Compliance with Zone District Use Restrictions
Staff Comments: Communication Facilities are permitted by Limited Impact Review in
the Resource Land Plateau zone district.
2. Section 7-102 Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental
Agreements
Staff Comments: The property is located in Study Area 5 and generally conforms to the
Comprehensive Plan.
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3. Section 7-103 Compatibility
Staff Comment: A communication network is a compatible use with Oil and Gas activity
occurring in the area.
4. Section 7-104 Sufficient Legal and Physical Source of Water
Staff Comments: No water will be provided as the facility will be un -manned.
5. Section 7-105 Adequate Water Supply
Staff Comments: No water will be necessary for the operation of this facility.
6. Section 7-106 Adequate Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems
Staff Comments: No water will be provided as the facility will be un -manned.
7. Section 7-107 Adequate Public Utilities
Staff Comments: The utilities proposed to be provided are adequate.
8. Section 7-108 Access and Roadways
Staff Comments: Access is sufficient for the proposed use.
9. Section 7-109 No Significant Risk from Natural Hazards
Staff Comments: No significant risk has been identified.
C. Section 7-200 GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR LAND USE
CHANGE PERMITS
1. Section 7-201 Protection of Agricultural Lands
Staff Comment: This is not applicable as agricultural uses coexist with Oil & Gas activity
in the area.
2. Section 7-202 Protection of Wildlife Habitat Areas
Staff Comment: A wildlife analysis was performed and it appears that the facility may
impact Sage Grouse and raptors in the area. Mitigation recommendations include
limitation on construction activity between August 1st and March 1st to minimize impact to
Sage Grouse, and construction of a device that prevents raptors from perching on the
top of the tower.
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3. Section 7-203 Protection of Wetlands and Waterbodies
Staff Comment: Not applicable to this site.
4. Section 7-204 Protection of Water Quality from Pollutants
Staff Comment: No adverse impacts to water quality will result from this use.
5. Section 7-205 Erosion and Sedimentation
Staff Comment: The applicant proposes to utilize Best Management Practices (BMP's) in
the construction of this facility.
6. Section 7-206 Drainage & Section 7-207 Stormwater Run -Off
Staff Comments: The small footprint of the facility will not adversely impact drainage or
stormwater run-off and positive drainage will result from site design. BMP's will be
utilized during construction.
7. Section 7-208 Air Quality
Staff Comments: Minimal air quality impacts will result from the proposed use.
8. Section 7-209 Areas Subject to Wildfire Hazards
Staff Comments: The Garfield County Wildfire Hazard Map identifies this area as low to
moderate.
9. Section 7-210 Areas Subject to Natural Hazards and Geologic Hazards
Staff Comments: As stated earlier in this report, there do not appear to be any natural or
geologic hazards that would be affected by or impact the proposed facility.
10. Section 7-211 Areas with Archeological, Paleontological or Historical importance
Staff Comments: No resources were identified in the immediate vicinity.
11. Section 7-212 Reclamation
Staff Comments: Planning and Vegetation Management are confident that the proposed
revegetation plan included in the application is sufficient to meet the intent of reclamation
requirements.
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D. Section 7- 823 ADDITIONAL STANDARDS - COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
A. Shared Facilities. Shared use/co-location of wireless communication facilities on
existing structures, towers or buildings in a manner that precludes the need for the construction
of a freestanding structure of its own shall be utilized unless it can be demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the Board of County Commissioners that shared use/co-location is not feasible or
practical.
B. New Towers and Facilities. No new transmission tower or facility shall be permitted
unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the County that no existing tower,
structure or utility facility can be used by the applicant. To gain approval to construct a new
transmission tower or facility, the applicant must demonstrate that:
1. No existing transmission tower, facility or utility structure is located within a
distance which meets the applicant's engineering requirements; or
2. No existing transmission tower, facility or utility structure is located within a
distance which meets the applicant's engineering requirements and which has
sufficient structural strength or space available to support the applicant's
telecommunication facility and related equipment; or
3. The applicant's proposed telecommunication facility will not cause unreasonable
electromagnetic or other interference with the antennas on existing towers,
structures or utility structures or the antennas of existing transmission towers,
facilities or utility structures or that such existing facilities would interfere with the
applicant's uses such that co -location is not possible; or
4. No owner of existing towers, structures or utility structures, within a distance that
meets the applicant's engineering requirements, will allow the applicant to place
its telecommunication facility thereon.
C. Structural and Engineering Standards. The applicant shall submit evidence
concerning structural and engineering standards prepared by a qualified professional engineer
licensed by the State of Colorado. The safety of the property and the neighborhood shall be
protected.
D. Interference. Every transmission tower and telecommunication facility shall meet the
regulations of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding physical and
electromagnetic interference.
E. Health Standards. Transmission 'towers and telecommunication facilities shall meet
applicable health and safety standards for electromagnetic field (EMF) emissions as established
by the FCC and/or any other federal or state agency having jurisdiction.
F. Public Utility Structures. Transmission towers or telecommunication facilities mounted
on existing structures of public utilities that have a franchise or other written permission from the
County and use concealed transmission towers and telecommunication facilities are permitted
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in all non-residential zoning districts, unless otherwise specified by this Code. The County may
approve the placement, extension or replacement of a transmission tower or telecommunication
facility on an existing public utility structure up to fifty (50) feet above the highest point on the
same; the County may waive public notice and other submittal requirement if the Director
believes that the public interest will not be harmed by such a waiver
G. Design, Materials and Color. Transmission towers and telecommunication facilities
shall be designed and maintained to minimize visual impact; carry gravity and wind loads
required by law; and concealment or stealth methods, such as camouflaging transmission
Towers to look like light poles or trees are encouraged. At a minimum, the transmission towers
and facilities shall meet the following design standards:
1. Architecturally integrated with existing buildings, structures and landscaping,
including height, color, style, massing, placement, design and shape.
2. Located on existing vertical infrastructure such as utility poles and public building
or utility structures.
3. Roof mounted antennas shall be located as far away as feasible from the edge of
the building. Antennas attached to the building should be painted or otherwise
treated to match the exterior of the building.
4. Equipment shelters and antennas shall not extend more than ten (10) feet from
the top of the building unless expressly approved by the County.
5. Located in areas where the existing topography, vegetation, buildings or other
structures provide screening.
H. Landscaping and Screening. The property on which a telecommunication facility or
tower is located shall be landscaped and screened, in accordance with the following standards:
1. A free-standing transmission tower or telecommunication facility shall include
landscaping planted and maintained according to a landscaping plan approved
by the County.
2. A freestanding transmission tower or telecommunication facility shall be
surrounded by a six (6) foot high wall or fence or other suitable buffer yard. Chain
Zink with slats shall not constitute acceptable fencing nor shall it satisfy the
screening requirement.
I. Lighting and Signage. Only lighting required by a federal agency is allowed. Only
signage that is required by state or federal law is allowed. No advertising shall be permitted.
J. Free Standing Transmission Tower or Telecommunication Facility Equipment
Building(s) or Cabinet(s). Exterior tower or telecommunication facility equipment building(s) or
cabinet(s) shall not contain more than four hundred (400) square feet of gross floor area, shall
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not be more than twelve (12) feet in height, and shall maintain the minimum setback,
landscaping and screening requirements of the zone in which it is located.
K. Modification or Demolition. Any transmission tower or telecommunications facility
being modified, demolished or rebuilt shall be in compliance with the standards adopted in this
Code.
L. Maintenance. Every owner of a transmission tower or telecommunications facility shall
take special care to operate, repair and maintain all such facilities so as to prevent failures and
accidents which cause damage, injuries or nuisances to the neighborhood and public. All wires,
cables, fixtures and other equipment shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of
the National Electric Safety Code and all FCC, FAA, state and local regulations, and in such a
manner that will not interfere with radio communications, electronic transmissions or all other
electromagnetic communications or otherwise cause a safety hazard.
M. Review. Each new tower or facility shall be subject to a two (2) -year review by the
Director. The review will determine whether or not the originally approved number of antenna
and design are still appropriate and necessary to provide adequate communications services.
N. Abandonment. The wireless telecommunication facility owner shall remove all wireless
telecommunications facilities which are not in use for any six (6) -month period, within three (3)
months of the end of such six (6) month abandonment. As a part of such removal, the owner
shall re -vegetate the site so that it is compatible with the neighborhood. The Board of County
Commissioners shall only determine abandonment after the owner has had notice and an
opportunity to be heard.
0. Federal Aviation Agency ("FAA") Form. The applicant shall submit FAA Form 7460-
1, Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, except that such form shall not be required for
the following:
1. An amateur radio antennae if owned and operated by a federally licensed
amateur radio operator or used exclusively for a receive -only antennae.
2. Any existing tower and antennae provided a building permit was issued for a
tower or antennae prior to the adoption of this Code.
3. Any emergency telecommunications facilities used exclusively for emergency
services including, but not limited to, police, fire and operation of governmental
entities.
4. Any antennae used for Federal Communications Commission (FCC) licensees
engaged in AM, FM or television broadcasting.
P. Telecommunications Act. All telecommunications facilities shall comply with the
standards of this Code, all applicable standards of the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996,
and all applicable requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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Staff Response: The tower is proposed to be 22' high thereby is not subject to certain
FCC requirements. The applicant has provided the necessary information and
improvements to substantially comply with the applicable additional standards for
telecommunication facilities.
VI. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
Should the BOCC decide to approve the request for Marathon Tower Number 7 Communication
Facility, Staff suggests the BOCC make the following findings:
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Board of
County Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted or could be
submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, the Land Use Change Permit for a
Communication Facility is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience,
order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County if recommended
conditions of approval are required.
4. That the application can be in conformance with the applicable Sections of the Garfield
County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended, if recommended conditions
of approval are required.
VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Board of County Commissioners approve the request for a Land Use
Change Permit for a Communication Facility (Tower Number 7) to be operated by Marathon Oil
Corporation on a property owned by Chevron USA, Inc. located in the Section 5, Township 6
South, Range 96 West in Garfield County with the following conditions:
1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application, and at the public hearing
before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be conditions of approval, unless
specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners;
2. The operation of this facility shall be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility;
3. No construction may occur on this site between March 1st and July 31st due to potential
impact to Sage Grouse;
4. The Applicant shall install a triangular device, as recommended in the wildlife analysis, to
prevent perching on the communication tower.
5. This facility shall be included in a weed management program that includes annual
monitoring and treatment of Garfield County listed noxious weeds.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Kathy Eastley
From: Steve Anthony
Re: LIPA 6153 Marathon Tower #7
Date: December 14, 2009
The submitted plan as it pertains to noxious weeds and reclamation is acceptable. Staff requests that the
applicant include this communication site in a weed management program that will provide for annual
monitoring and treatment of Garfield County listed noxious weeds. Due to the small size of the disturbed
footprint (400 square feet), staff will not recommend a revegetation security; however we do expect that the
applicant will reclaim the site as stated in Article IV, 4-502 E.11 of the permit application.
GARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
Review Agency Form
Date Sent: December 1, 2009
Comments Due: December 23, 2009
Name of application: Marathon communication Facility 7
Sent to: Garfield County Road & Bridge
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
Staff Contact: Kathy Eastley
109 8th Street, Suite 301
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Fax: 970-384-3470
Phone: 970-945-8212
General Comments: Garfield County Road and Bridge Department has no objections to
this application with the following comments.
We understand the need for good communication in this area as communication by
normal means is very limited or impossible. Good communication is critical to operations
and safety. -- -
Marathon is exempt from the driveway access permit standard as the driveway access to
this location is already permitted and meets all driveway access conditions.
All vehicles hauling equipment and materials for this application shall abide by Garfield
County's oversize/overweight permit system. All vehicles requiring oversize/overweight
permits shall apply for them at Garfield County Road and Bridge Department. All
vehicles applying for oversize/overweightpermits shall have a letter or e-mail on file
with Garfield County Road and Bridge Department from Marathon stating said vehicles
can obtain oversize/overweight permits under their road bond on file with Garfield
County.
Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Department
By: Jake B. Mall Date December 3, 2009
Revised 3/30/00
01/11/2010 08:41 9709472829 GLENL4OOD BLM
IN REPLY REFER TO:
3160 / CON040
United States Department of the Interior
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Glenwood Springs Energy Office
2300 River Frontage Road
Silt. Colorado 81652
January 11, 2010
SENT VIA FACSIMILE TO: 970-384-3470
Building and Planning Department
County of Garfield, Colorado
108 Eighth Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
RE: Application for Land Use Change Permit
Communication Facility
Marathon Oil Corporation on behalf of Chevron USA Inc.
To Whom it May Concern:
EXHIBIT
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Glenwood Springs Field Office (GSFO), has reviewed the
information provided in the Garfield County Planning Department Public Notice regarding a proposed
communication facility (Marathon 47) located in Sec, 5, Township 6 South, Range 96 West, Sixth
Principal Meridian, approximately 8 miles north of the Town of Parachute, Garfield County, Colorado.
The GSFO was provided a copy of the public notice in its capacity as administrator of Federal lands
located within 200 feet of the associated private parcel. A public hearing before the Garfield County
Board of County Commissioners is scheduled for today, January 1 I, 2010, at 1:15 p.m. No representative
of BLM will he in attendance at the meeting,
Upon review of the application materials provided to it, the B1.,M has no objection to the proposed 22 -
foot -high communication tower on a 20 -foot by 20 -foot concrete pad.
Thank you for this opportunity to comment on this application.
Sincerely
Allen
B. Crockett, Ph.D., J.D.
Supervisory Natural Resource Specialist
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RE: Land Use Change Permits Submitted to Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Marathon
Oil Company
Ladies and Gentlemen
Lorne C. Prescott and Craig Richardson of Olsson Associates will serve as representatives for
Marathon Oil Company (Marathon) and are authorized to act on behalf of, and represent
Marathon in all matters related to land use change permit applications submitted to Garfield
County.
Sincerely,
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Mike Suek
Piceance Operations Manager
Marathon Company
Board of County Commissioners
Garfield County, Colorado
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Land Use Change Permits Submitted to Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Marathon
Oil Company
Ladles and Gentlemen
Lorne C. Prescott and Craig Richardson of Olsson Associates will serve as representatives for
Marathon Oil Company (Marathon) and are authorized to act on behalf of, and represent
Marathon in all matters related to land use change permit applications submitted to Garfield
County.
Sincerely,
Mike Suek
Piceance Operations Manager
Marathon Company
Board of County Commissioners
Garfield County, Colorado
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Land Use Change Permits Submitted to Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Marathon
Oil Company
Ladies and Gentlemen
Lorne C. Prescott and Craig Richardson of Olsson Associates will serve as representatives for
Marathon Oil Company (Marathon) and are authorized to act on behalf of, and represent
Marathon in all matters related to land use change permit applications submitted to Garfield
County.
Sincerely,
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Mike Suek
Piceance Operations Manager
Marathon Company
Board of County Commissioners
Garfield County, Colorado
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Land Use Change Permits Submitted to Garfield County, Colorado on behalf of Marathon
Oil Company
Ladies and Gentlemen
Lorne C. Prescott and Craig Richardson of Olsson Associates will serve as representatives for
Marathon Oil Company (Marathon) and are authorized to act on behalf of, and represent
Marathon in all matters related to land use change permit applications submitted to Garfield
County.
Sincerely,
Mike Suek
Piceance Operations Manager
Marathon Company
MEMORANDUM
To: Kathy Eastley
From: Steve Anthony
Re: LIMA 6153 Marathon Tower #7
Date: December 14, 2009
The submitted plan as it pertains to noxious weeds and reclamation is acceptable. Staff requests that the
applicant include this communication site in a weed management program that will provide for annual
monitoring and treatment of Garfield County listed noxious weeds. Due to the small size of the disturbed
footprint (400 square feet), staff will not recommend a revegetation security; however we do expect that the
applicant will reclaim the site as stated in Article IV, 4-502 E. i 1 of the permit application.
3. Posting of Notice. Except for text amendments to the provisions of this Resolution and
existing Planned Unit Developments, at least thirty (30) and not more than sixty (60)
calendar days prior to the date of a scheduled public hearing the applicant shall post a
notice of the public hearing on the property. Such notice shall consist of at least one
sign facing each adjacent road right-of-way, and located so as to be fully visible from the
road right-of-way generally used by the public. Such signs shall be provided to the
applicant by the Planning Department. (Reso 2009 - 53)
4. The notice shall include the property's legal description, a short narrative describing the
current zoning and proposed land use change, and an announcement of the date, time
and location of the scheduled hearing, names of the owners of the property and their
designated representative.
5. Proof of Notice. At the public hearing, the applicant shall provide proof of publication, proof of
notification or attempt of notification to adjacent property owners, and proof of posting notice on the
property. The applicant shall provide proof of notification or attempt to notice owners of mineral
interest In the subject property.
I have enclosed the suggested public notice in Word format so you may add necessary information (such
as the legal description) of the subject site. A poster will be necessary to meet the requirement for
posting of the property, please let me know when you are able to come to our office to pick that up.
These posting and public notice documents for the BOCC public hearing are provided as a courtesy. The
Applicant must verify that all information provided in these documents is correct. As always, it Is the
obligation of the Applicant to correct any deficiencies such that proper notice in form and substance can
be established.
Note: I have also enclosed a referral form which lists the federal, state and local agencies who will
review the application. We will require eleven (11) copies of the completed application and
supplemental materials. Please provide this information no later than December 1, 2009 (but ASAP If
possible). tithe copies have not been submitted by this date, your public hearing may be jeopardized.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
CC: Deb Quinn, Assistant County Attorney
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PROJECT NO:
0091942
DRAWN Br:
10866 B0a01
GIS Anafyet
DATE: 12/16109
ADJACENT PARCEL EXHIBIT
COMMUNICATION TOWER NUMBER 7
MARATHON OIL COMPANY
GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
C)/
OLSSON
ASSOCIATES
826 21.172 ROAD
GRAND JUNCTION,
CO 81505
TEL 970263.7800
FAX 970.283.7458
FIGURE
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Marathon Oil Company—Tower No. 7 Adjacent Property Owners (Chevron USA Inc., Surface Owner)
THOMAS F & GINGER LATHAM
PO BOX 66
DE BEQUE, CO 81630-0036
SAVAGE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
ATTN: JOHN SAVAGE
PO BOX 1926
RIFLE, CO 81650
DONNA J KOEHLER
PO BOX 300
DEBEQUE, CO 81630
PUCKETT LAND COMPANY
5460 S QUEBEC ST STE 250
GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111-1917
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
GARFIELD COUNTY
108 8TH ST STE 213
GLENWOOD SPGS, CO 81601-3363
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
50629 HIGHWAY 6 & 24
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81601
ENCANA OIL & GAS (USA) INC.
C/O K.E. ANDREWS & COMPANY
3615 S HURON STREET, SUITE 200
ENGLEWOOD, CO 80110
BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY & MARATHON OIL COMPANY
1999 BROADWAY STE 3700
DENVER, CO 80202
PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
CIO K.E. ANDREW & COMPANY
1900 DALROCK ROAD
ROWLETT, TX 75088
WILLIAMS PRODUCTION RMT COMPANY
ATTN: LAND DEPT SANDY HOTARD
P.O. BOX 370
PARACHUTE„ CO 81635
82621V2 Road TEL 970.263.7800
Grand Junction, CO 81505 FAX 970.263.7456
www.oaconsulting.com
' OLSSON
ASSOCIATES