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Home My WebLink About2.0 Staff ReportNovember 5, 2008 Marathon Oil Company Atm: Don Day, Drilling Operations 743 Horizon Ct., Suite 220 Grand Junction, CO 81506 BUILDING & PLANNING DEPARTMENT RE: TEHI3108 — Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Savage, Koehelr, Prather — 697-2C Dear Mr. Day, This office is in receipt of an Application (received October 6, 2008 and deemed technically complete on November 5, 2008) for a Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility operated by Marathon Oil Company in the Resource Lands - Plateau Zone District. The Administrative Permit requested is for a property owned by Savage, Koehelr and Prather and located on a well pad described by APD 20082549 (697-2C). The subject parcel is described by tax ID 216902200019. More specifically, the Applicant requests approval for one Minor Temporary Employee Housing facility to house 9 to 24 personnel for the purpose of natural gas drilling operations. The Applicant has represented that the facility will be onsite for less than one year, will have water hauled to the site and a vault -and -haul scenario for handling sewage and wastewater. This site is remote and must be contained on an approved COGCC well pad along with other drilling facilities. The Minor Temporary Employee Housing facility will be in use year round to accommodate those considered to be "essential personnel" to the drilling operations. The installed facility is required to meet all applicable building and fire code requirements. Estimated Dates of Operation: Installation: November 11, 2008 Removal: November 6, 2009 Total Estimated Time on Site: 360 Days Housing Facilities: The Applicant has represented that eight trailers are to be used onsite. The breakdown is as follows: 108 Eighth Street, Suite 401 • Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 945-8212 • (970) 285-7972 • Fax: (970) 384-3470 Trailer Use Size Occupants Provided By Safety Trailer Office/Living 12' x 40' 1 Marathon Roti Crew Bunk Living 14' x 56' 10 Nabors/H&P Company Man Office/Living 13' x 58' 2 Marathon Tool Pusher Office/Living 12' x 40' 1 Marathon Crew Quarters Living 13' x 54' 6 between Marathon Crew Quarters Living 13' x 54' both trailers Marathon Catering Trailer Food Service 26' x 54' 2-3 Marathon Rig Manager Office/Living 12 x 54' 1 Nabors/H&P Total Living on 22-24 Location Buildings provided by Marathon will be built by ATCO to meet all Garfield County building requirements. ATCO has obtained Certification from the Colorado Department of Housing (CDOH) specifications that their buildings meet the appropriate specifications. Buildings provided by drilling contractor or other contractors will be built to meet all Garfield County building requirements. Photographs of the Colorado Division of Housing certification tags are provided for the housing units that immediately available to Marathon. For those units that currently do not have CDOH certification tags or those units that have not been delivered yet, detailed specifications from the manufacturer are provided (see attached). Evidence of the CDOH certification will be provided to the Garfield County Building and Planning Department prior to occupancy at well pad 697-2C (parcel 216902200019). All trailers, potable water systems and wastewater systems will be located within the confines of the well pad as approved by the COGCC. The site plan for the 697-2C well pad is provided along with this submittal. Water: The Applicant is proposing to haul potable water to the facility using water hauling contractors. The Applicant is required to use CDPHE certified potable water haulers who are obtaining the water from an approved source. All water must be treated prior to delivery to a facility. The Applicant has represented that the facility will have a minimum of four 3000 gallon potable water storage tanks (12,000 gallon total). Based on the Garfield County Zoning Resolution, the Applicant will provide a minimum of 75 gallons per person per day of storage capacity for potable water storage. This will provide a 6-7 day capacity. The Applicant has represented that the tanks will be refilled at a 2-3 day frequency. The Applicant has provided a signed affidavit indicating that Thirsty Corp. will be providing potable water hauling services. Sewage: Sewage and Wastewater are proposed to be handled by a vault -and -haul system with a minimum of four 2,000 gallon tanks (8,000 gallon total). Based on the Garfield County Zoning Resolution, the Applicant will provide a minimum of 75 gallons per person per day of storage capacity for sewage and wastewater. As a result, the 8,000 gallon storage capacity is anticipated to provide a 4-5 day capacity. The Applicant has represented that the tanks will be emptied every 2-3 days. In addition, the tanks are to be equipped with a secondary containment and a high level alarm which will sound when the tank reaches 70% capacity. The Applicant has provided a signed affidavit indicating that Down Valley Septic and Drain, Inc. will be providing sewage hauling services. Arrav *I NI. ` Cure tows AIMS PM Agn.vikrThavalar.di buy MICIJ) Fad... Nadi ma arm. I dila. 111111m Apr rm. 0071401.. ro•"an Minor Temp Emp Housing MinorTEH13108 0 2,250 4,500 9,000 Feet Well Pod WWI en WO lo tSN — Eatrg Rauh a1074C. Garden CulW Rea 6e011td'eWeW Rawl 4 auS Dwelt QMHmhon Won 0 0.5 1 2Miles 1 inch equals 1 miles �3 GENERAL LOCATION MAP WELL PAD 687-20 TEMPORARY HOUSING SPECIAL USE PERMIT MARATHON OIL COMPANY GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO RW111011GATL 091.101 RJYIyoN14111 Si ' OWN Pf NP... 40 Ertl " SAI C PS CoRDLLLERAN WILLIAM H. SMITH & ASSOCIATES P.C. SURVEYING CONSULTANTS MARATHON OIL COMPANY PAD 697-2C FACILITY LAYOUT P.O. BOX 820 GREEN RIVER, WYOMING 82935 Seale: I'= 80' 550 EAST 2N0 NORTH PH. 307-875-3838 FAX. 307-875-3840 RESERVE PIT SZE 209' X 75 X 15' SLOPE - 1:1 RESERVE P11 CAPAOTY 31.294 BBU FULL 23,369 MA WORKING CAPACITY W1H 3' FREE BOARD JOB N0. 26099 03/18/08 CED PAD69-2A/PAD697-2A FACILITIES.DWG PREPARED FOIS MARATHON 09. COMPANY P.O. 8or 3128 Houston, TX 77253 5555 San FMPe Houston, TX 77056 LOCARO1t PAO 897-2A FALLS WIHN' THE NE/4 SEDDON Z T 65, R 97 W, 67H PM. °AWLS COLINTY COLORADO SHEET 40P4 Refuse: This facility is to be equipped with a 30 yard, bear -proof refuse receptacle with a trash compactor and is to be emptied by a refuse hauler at least once per week. Refuse is proposed to be disposed of at the Garfield County landfill. The Applicant has provided a signed affidavit indicating that Down Valley Septic and Drain, Inc. and Cascade Tanks, LLC will be providing refuse containers, compactors and hauling services. Renewal: Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities are limited to a cumulative of one year on location. No renewals are available for Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities. Reclamation and Revegetation: All housing structures and associated equipment will be located on the COGCC approved well pad. As such, reclamation is to be handled by the COGCC and secured through the appropriate bond. Public Notice: The Applicant conducted the required public notice to all necessary parties via certified mail. Referral Agencies: The Applicant has conducted all necessary referrals prior to submittal of the application. The Garfield County Sherriffs Office and the DeBeque Fite Protection District have signed the relevant forms as required. Previous Violations by Operator: The Operator, Marathon Oil Company, is not currently under review or under any other code enforcement action by Garfield County in relation to a Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility. Similarly, Marathon Oil Company does not have a previous record of zoning violations pertaining to Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities. It is staffs opinion that this Minor Temporary Employee Housing permit meets the requirements set forth in Section 5.02.22 "Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities" of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978 as Amended as long as the conditions listed below are satisfied. Section 5.02.22 (7): The applicant shall adhere to the following Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility Standards: A. Minor Facilities must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. B. Operator must keep and maintain appropriate records, to be provided to the County or any interested third party upon request, to demonstrate that potable water supplied and sewage and wastewater meet the representations contained within the application, as required by Section 4(C) and (D) above. C. In no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw sewage or contaminated water be discharged on the ground surface. The operator shall conduct monthly tests (or quarterly if an on-site disinfection system is installed) and maintain records of stored potable water samples specific for coli form bacteria. Any tests indicating coli form contamination must be disclosed to the Garfield County Board of Health or designee within 72 hours from the time the contaminated water was tested. D. Minor Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored at the Minor Facility for operational or security reasons must be managed in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. E. At least one thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) wildlife -proof refuse container shall be provided for each factory built nonresidential structure or recreational vehicle unit. Said container(s) must be durable, washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight -fitting lids. F. Refuse shall be disposed of weekly, at a minimum. Operators must keep appropriate records, to be provided to the County or any interested third party upon request, to demonstrate that refuse is collected in a timely fashion and disposed of at a licensed facility. G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attraction of animals to the Minor Facility are provided. H. Factory built nonresidential structures or recreational vehicle units equipped by the manufacturer with a fire sprinkler system, fire detection system, and/or alarm system shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with 2003 IFC §901.4 and §901.6 and as required by the relevant fire protection district(s). Smoke alarms and manual fire alarm systems shall be installed, inspected and maintained in all other factory built nonresidential structures or recreational vehicle units in accordance with 2003 International Fire Code (IFC) §907.2.9 and §907.2.10 and the requirements of the relevant fire protection districts. I. Single -station carbon monoxide alarms shall be placed in each factory built nonresidential structure or recreational vehicle unit. J. One (1) or more approved fire extinguisher(s) of a type suitable for flammable liquids, combustible materials and electrical fires (Class ABC), or dry chemical, shall be located in each factory built nonresidential structure or recreational vehicle unit and placed in accordance with applicable codes. K. Inhabitants of the Minor Facility shall be Applicant's employees and/or subcontractors, working on the related commercial, industrial or mineral extraction operation, and not dependents of employees, guests or other family members. L. Within 10 days following the expiration or other termination of the Minor Permit or represented date of removal identified within the Minor Permit, all housing structures, foundations and associated infrastructure shall be completely removed. The Operator shall provide the Department with photos, dated and signed by the Operator's Compliance Officer, indicating that all housing structures, foundations and associated infrastructure has been removed within the specified timeframe. M. No domestic animals are allowed at a Minor Facility. N. A water storage tank shall be required to provide water to the sprinkler system and initial suppression activities. The size of the water tank shall be determined based on sprinkler calculations and initial suppression demands. The size of the water storage tank shall be determined by the relevant fire protection district. If the Minor Facility is located outside the boundaries of a fire protection district, than Each Minor Facility shall have at least one (1) water storage tank with a minimum of 2500 gallons of stored water for initial fire suppression, operation of sprinkler systems (if applicable) and wild land fire protection. O. All emergency situations requiring action by any government agency or fire protection district shall be documented in writing and presented to the Planning Department and Garfield County Sheriffs Office within 24 hours of the occurrence. P. All required Access Permits shall be obtained from the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department or the Colorado Department of Transportation. Q. The Garfield County Sheriffs Office and relevant fire protection district(s) must be notified at least 24 hours prior to installation and removal of each Minor Facility. The Department shall be copied on all such notification, whether hard copy or electronic. R. The Operator shall maintain records identifying workers, whether employees or sub -contractors, and documenting the dates that each worker is housed at the Minor Facility. Such records shall be provided to the County or any additional third party upon request. S. Wastewater Disposal: i. Vault System: All vault systems are required to obtain an ISDS Permit from Garfield County and shall be designed and installed to accommodate the maximum number of persons, identified within the Minor Permit application, who will inhabit the Minor Facility. In addition, all vault systems shall be equipped with an overflow alarm device. Vault systems shall be designed to accommodate a minimum of 75 gallons of wastewater per person per day. If a vault system is proposed or has been approved, the Applicant/Operator must: a. Demonstrate that year-round vehicular access is available and maintained for safe and regular access for sewage hauling vehicles. b. Provide a copy of the contract for hauling sewage. c. Maintain all sewage disposal records including but not limited to trip logs/reports and landfill receipts as public records, available to the County and/or any other interested third party upon request. d. If the total waste production from a facility will be 2000 gallons per day or greater based on a production of 75 gallons of wastewater generation per person per day, then the facility shall be serviced by an ISDS. Hauled sewage and wastewater service shall not be permitted for any facility which will generate a total of 2000 gallons of wastewater and sewage per day. ii. Individual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS): If an ISDS is proposed or has been approved, then it shall be designed, installed and operated to accommodate the maximum number of persons who will inhabit the Minor Facility and shall otherwise be operated in accordance with the Garfield County ISDS regulations as contained in BOCC Resolution Number 1994H-136. Should you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact this office. Sincerely, avid Pesnichak, A Senior Planner 970.945.8212