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Garfield ions of 1978, as amended (the Zoning Code
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
APPLICANT (OWNERS):
REPRESENTATIVE:
Amend the text of Section 5.02.21 of the Zoning
Resolution of 1978, as amended regarding
Temporary Employee Housing (Public Meeting)
Williams Production RMT Co.
PVCMI Land Planning Division
I. BACKGROUND
At present, Section 5.O2.21"Special Use Permits for Temporary Housing at Construction Sites" are
applicable only to construction projects for which'a building permit is issued where there is a
demonstrated shortfall of permanent employee housing. As oil and gas development continues to
expand throughout Garfieid County into increasingly remote locations, applications for remote onsite
workforces aie increasing. Since there are currently no other counties in Colorado which have
regulations governing Temporary Employee Housing (i.e. "Man Camps" or "Labor Camps"), Garfield
County is essentially blazing new territory within the regulatory framework of Colorado by
considering the requested text amendment.
The Oxy Amendment which was passed on June 6th, 2006, added: "Camper Park for the purpose of
providing temporary quarters to employees and contractor of the energy extraction industries" as a
Uses, spLcial to Sections 3.'10.01 , 3.10.03 and 3.10.04 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of
1978, as amended.
"Camper Park for the purpose of providing temporary quarters to employees and contractor of the
energy extraction industries" are permitted in the following zone districts:
Zone District Permitted
Resource Lands (Plateau)
Resource Lands (Talus Slopes)
Resource Lands (GSLVF)
II, REQUEST
Special Use Permit
Special Use Permit
Special Use Permit
The applicant, Williams Production RMT, lnc., requests amending Section 5.O2.21to accommodate
manuiactured homes for the use of temporary employee housing. The revision as proposed would
be effective in all zoning districts. Below are the changes that the applicant would like to see in
Section 5.02.21:
REQUEST:
Color Key:Red -Applicant proposed changes.
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978
Proposed Text Amendment
8125l06
5.02.21 Special Use Permits forTemporary Housinq M
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
At times of severe housing shortage or other unusual emergency
conditions, special use permits for temporary housing in the nature of
mebile heuses man uf actu red homesr-eampe+s and recreational veh icles
may be granted related to commercial, industrial and highway construction
projects of substantial size in any zone district by the County S.efldise
Commissioners through the special use permit process. Such housing
shall be of a temporary nature and shall be removed at the expiration of
the permit. When the eenstruetien preJeet will last lenger than ene (1)
year, the speeial use permit under this Seetien shall net be granted'
Special Use Permit for Temporary Housing M: The
applicant shall submit an adbquate site plan, proposed water supply,
proposed method of sewage treatment and names and addresses of
adjacent property owners. The applicant is responsible for providing this
information.
(A) For self-contained temporary housing units, the applicant must
demonstrate and guarantee arrangement for hauling of water and
sewage.
(B) lf a centralwater and sewage
treatment system mr+s+ is to be provided, then it must comply with
specifications approved by the County, and if approprrate. the Colorado
Department of Public Health and Environment.
(C) ln no case shall an unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw
sewage or used water be discharged on the ground surface.
(D) Temporary housing shall be considered self-contained if it includes a
toilet and a bath or shower.
The maximum allowable time length of the permit is sx{6}menths one (1)
year. For good cause shown, the permit may be renewed. By way of
example and not limitation, good cause may constitute progress towards
more permanent housing, and nature of the construction project.
Temporary housing shall be located on a 6€ns+u€t+en site authorized by a
gove rn m e ntal a g e n cy o r reaso nab ly ad jace nt the reto, +e++*n+en-a-su+H+ng
@ and inhabitants on that site shall be only
€€in€{#u€ti€rn emplOyees and Subcontractors working on that site, and nOt
dependents of employees.
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(5) Temporary housing sites shall be maintained in a clean, sanitary and safe
condition, free from hazardous or noxious materials, weeds and refuse.
The applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance.
(A) Fire Protection; General Requirements: Provisions shall be made for
giving alarm in case of fire. lt shall be the responsibility of the duly
authorized attendant or caretaker to inform all tenants about means for
summoning fire apparatus, sheriff's department and park employees. Ne
One (1) or more aPProved
extinguishers of a type suitable for flammable liquid or electrical fires
(Class B and Class C), carbon dioxide or dry chemical, shall be located in
an open station so that it will not be necessary to travel more than one
hundred (100) feet to reach the nearest extinguisher. A water storage
tank may be required if County and local fire protection officials deem it
necessary.
(B) Bear-proof Rrefuse containers must be provided for trash. At least one
thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) container shall be provided for each unit or
the equivalent in a central trash collection facility. Said container(s) must
be durable, washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
Flefuse shall be disposed of not less than once weekly.
(6) Gertifieates ef Oeeupaney fer a eenstruetien pre,eet shall be withheld until
ternperary heusing is rerneved and the site is restered te the satisfaetien
e++neeeunt1+
(7) Onee the permit fer temperary heusing is granted; the appli€ant 6hall
eemply with allthe feregeing regulatiens er the Ceunty will issue a STOP
WORK ORDER fer the eenstruetien preieet untjl temperary heusing site is
(8) lf there is suitable housing space available in the nearby area to the
construction project, the tempe+ary+u{Cing special use permit shall not be
granted. Written statements frem nearby mebile heme parks er ether
empleyee heusing preieets may be submitted te demenstrate heusing
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(9) No animals shall be allowed at temporary housing sites'
(10) ln evaluating a request for a Temporary Housing Special Use Permit, the
County Commissioners ma/ require compliance with additional provisions
as they might be needed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the
public. (A.81-263)
III. STAFF COMMENTS
Due to the nature and scope of this request, staff feels that extensive revision of Section 5.02.21 is
necessary to ensure that the proposed camps promote and not degrade the health, safety and
welfare of the GarJield County community. As a result of input from the planning staff, legal staff,
building staff, Public Health Department and the Sheriff's Office, the following comments and
suggested language has been drafted for the Planning Commission to consider:
Update 8, 10/3/2006
Color Key: Red -
Blue -
BIe€k -
5.02.21
Applicant proposed changes.
Staff proposed changes or comments.
Staff proposed strike of original text.
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978
Proposed Text Amendment
8l25l06
Special Use Permits for Temporarv Housino ffi
. Staff recommends titling this section: "5.02.21 Special Use Permits for Temporarv
Emplovee Housinq:".
(1)
mebite-h€u€es
manufactured homeqeamPe+s
!e eemmereial, industrial and highway eenstruetien prejeete ef substiantial size in
SeR,rtee
P€r#i
g+an+e+
. Staff recommends the following language: "(1) At times of severe housinq shortaqe,
extremelv remote locations or other emerqencv conditions. special use permits for
temporary emplovee housinq in the nature of manufactured homes las defined under
C.R.S. 42-t -t 02 (106) (b)l and/or recreational vehicles las defined under C.R.S. 42-'l-
102 (61), with the addition that such truck. truck tractor. motor home or camper trailer is
beinq used for temporarv livinq quarters and not recreational purposesl mav be qranted
for proiects within Garfield Countv related to commercial, industrial, mineral extraction or
hiqhwav operations of substantial size in anv zone district bv the Countv Commissioners
throuqh the special use permit process. Such housinq shall be of a temporary nature. At
the expiration of the permit. the lands shall be restored and all housinq structures and
associated infrastructure shall be removed. Review of the permit shall be subiect to
S9.O3.O5. All temporarv housinq is subiect to all applicable buildinq code, fire protection
district requirements and fire code requirements."
o The replacement of "mobile houses" updates the code with "manufactured homes"
tC.R.S. 42-1-102 (106) (b) "Manufactured home" means any preconstructed building unit
or combination of preconstructed building units, without motive power, where such unit or
units are manufactured in a factory or at a location other than the residential site of the
completed home, which is designed and commonly used for occupancy by persons for
residential purposes, in either temporary or permanent locations. and which unit or units
are not licensed as a vehicle.l
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As the amendment maintains the use of recreational vehicles, camper parks would still
be permitted as a means of housing workers. [C.R.S. 42-1-102 (61) "Noncommercial or
recreational vehicle" means a truck, or unladen truck tractor, operated singly or in
combination with a trailer or utility trailer or a motor home, which truck, or unladen truck
tractor, or motor home is used exclusively for personal pleasure, enjoyment, other
recreational purposes, or personal or family transportation of the owner, lessee, or
occupant and is not used to transport cargo or passengers for profit, hire, or otherwise to
further the purposes of a business or commercial enterprise.]
(2) Speeial Use Permit fer Temperary Heueing ffi: The+pplieant
sewage treatment and namee and addreeees ef adjaeent preperty ewnere, The
ie+
Staff recommends including site plan standards with the following language: "(2) Special
Use Permit for Temporary Housinq: The applicant shall submit an adequate site plan,
consistent with $9.01.01 and includinq proposed water supplv, proposed method of
sewaqe treatment and names and addresses of adiacent propertv owners."
(A) Fer self eentained temperary heueing units' the applieant must demenstrate and
Staff recommends the followinq lanquaqe: "(A) Water and wastewater svstems proDosed
to service temporarv housino must complv with all applicable state and local laws and
requlations. ln addition. all sewaqe must be disposed of on-site usinq an lndividual
Sewaqe Disposal Svstem (ISDS) unless the applicant can prove, with a preponderance
of evidence. that an ISDS svstem is not feasible due to environmental conditions where
the temporarv housino is to be located."
o Due to the potential remoteness of these camps, staff feels an ISDS capable of
handling onsite disposal is necessary since road closures caused by inclement
weather are a real possibility.
(B) Fer units whiehare net self eentained; lf
€1et€m mu€+ is to b€++eviC€+ then it must comply with+peei+ieatiens+ppreved
Oy+neeeun$, and if appropriate, the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment.
Staff recommends the following language: "(B) For sites where potable water is hauled to
and wastewater is hauled out, applicants must keep appropriate records, to be provided
to the Countv upon request, to demonstrate that water supplied to a site is from an
approved source and that wastewater is disposed at an approved facilitv."
(C) ln no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw sewage or used
water be discharged on the ground surface.
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. lf the proposed language for 2 (b) is agreed upon, then 2 (d) is presumably not
necessary.
Staff proposes the following language: "(D) Temporary emplovee housinq sites related to
mineral extraction must be tied to a specific extraction location and shall be limited to a
densitv no qreater than one (1) temporary housrnq site per 320 acres of oross land area."
o The purpose of this language is to prevent many small camps from being created
around the county. The implications of having many small camps are increased
impact to the landscape through roads, sewage disposal and material
transportation as well as an enlarged possibility of problems through the shear
number of housing sites. ln addition, more camps translates into more complex,
time consuming and costly emergency response and enforcement.
(3) The maximu+n allewable time length ef the permit is eix (6) menths one (1) year.
Fer geed eause shewn, the permit may be renewed, By way e{ example and net
limitatien, geed eause may eenstitute pregress tewards mere permanent heusing;
Staff recommends the following language: "(3) The maximum allowable time lenqth of
the special use permit is subiect to one (1) vear unless otherwise approved bv the Board
of Countv eommissioners. For qood cause shown, the oermit mav be renewed in a
public meetinq with notice bv aqenda onlv. Bv wav of example and not limitation.
continued non-availabilitv of a permanent housinq inventorv or the nature of the
construction or extraction proiect mav constitute "qood cause" for renewal."
(4) Temperary heusing ehall be leeated en a eenstruetien slt+authorized by a
governmental agency e# reasonablyhe€-beeni€€u€+ €€qn€++u€ti€rt+
empleye€€ and subcontractors
empleye€s
Staff recommends the following language: "(4) Temporary housinq shall be located at a
site authorized bv the Board of Countv Commissioners and identified on the relevant site
plan submitted with the Special Use Permit. lnhabitants of the temporarv housino shall
be applicant's emplovees and/or subcontractors, workinq on the related construction or
mineral extraction operation. and not dependents of emplovees, quests or other familv
members."
(5) Temperary heusing sitee shall be maintained in a elean; eanitary and safe
eenditien, free frem hazardeue er nexieus materials; weeds and refuse' The
ianee.
Staff proposes the following language: "(5) Temporarv emplovee housinq sites shall be
maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of weeds and refuse. Anv
hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored on site for operational or securitv
reasons must be manaoed in accordance with all applicable federal. state and local laws
and requlations".
(A) Fire Protection; General Requirements: Provisions shall be made for giving alarm
in case of fire. lt shall be the responsibility of the duly authorized attendant or
caretaker to inform all tenants about means for summoning fire apparatus,
sheriff's d€pefrment office and park resident employees. Ne epen fires shall be
@im€=one(1)ormoreapprovedextinguishersofatype
suitable for flammable liquid or electrical fires (Class B and Class C), carbon
dioxide or dry chemical, shall be located in an open station so that it will not be
necessary to travel more than one hundred (100) feet to reach the nearest
extinguisher. A water storage tank may be required if County and local fire
protection officials deem it necessary.
. Staff recommends replacing "No open fires shall be left unattended at any time" with: "All
fires are subiect to S307 of the 2003 lnternational Fire Code (lRC) includinq but not
limited to permits. attendance. open fires, coal qrills, fire bans and bon fires." ln addition,
Staff recommends replacing "department" with "office" and "park" with "resident" in order
to update the regulations.
Bear-proof Rrefuse containers must be provided for trash. At least one thirty (30)
gallon (4 cubic feet) container shall be provided for each unit or the equivalent in
a central trash collection facility. Said container(s) must be durable, washable,
non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
Refuse shall be disposed of not less than once weekly.
. Staff supports language to require bear-proof refuse containers.
. Staff Proposes adding the following language: "(C) Outdoor food storaoe is prohibited
unless facilities that prevent the attraction of animals to the temporarv emplovee housinq
site are provided."
o This language came from current conditions at a camper park within the county
serving a resource extraction operation. The attraction of animals is a real
possibility in remote locations and minimizing the human-wildlife interaction is
important in order to diminish problems in the field. Some of these interactions
could result in an increased demand on public services such as emergency
response.
. Staff Proposes adding the following language: "(D) The applicant shall provide a detailed
map to the Garfield Countv Sheriff's Office which is sufficient for emeroencv response
purposes. includino location of the temporarv housinq site; private and public roadwavs
accessinq the site. marked as open, qated and/or locked: and detailed directions to the
site from a maior public riqht-of-wav, The map is subiect to approval bv the Garfield
Countv Sheriff's Office."
(6) Certifieates ef Oeeupaney fer a eenstruetien prejeet shall be withheld until
temperary heueing is remeved and the eite is restered te the eatisfaetien ef the
eeunty+
. Enforcement measures are important to have in place. Stalf recommends the following
language: "(6) lf structures. reouirinq Buildinq Permits under the Garfield Countv Buildinq
Code, are constructed for the commercial. industrial, hiqhwav oroiect or mineral
(B)
extraction operation related to the Temporary Emplovee Housinq Site for which a Special
Use Permit is issued. Certificates of Occupancv for such structures shall be withheld until
the temporarv livinq quarters are removed and the site is restored to the satisfaction of
the Countv Buildinq and Planninq Director."
(7) Onee the permit fer temperary heusing is grantedr the applieant ehall eemply with
allthe feregeing regulatiens er the Geunty witl iesue a STOP WORK ORDER fer
the eenstruetien prejeet until-temperary heusing site is breught inte eemplian6e
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. Enforcement measures are important to have in place. Staff recommends the following
language: "(7) lf a permit for temporarv emplovee housinq is qranted. the applicant shall
notifv the countv when site development be.qins. The applicant shall verifv in writinq, bv
site plan and throuqh photo documentation that the site, water svstem, and sewaqe
disposal svstem were desiqned. installed and inspected in accordance with the special
use permit and complv with all applicable reoulations, permits, and conditions. All written
documentation and site plans verifvino compliance must be stamped bv a certified
Colorado Enqineer. The countv also reserves the riqht to inspect a site, without notice. to
assess compliance with the special use permit. A determination of noncompliance with
anv Temporary Housinq Special Use Permit, or condition approval thereof. is qrounds for
revocation or suspension of said Permit. in accordance with Section $9.01.06."
(8) lf there is suitable heusing spaee available in the nearby area te the eenstruetien
BrepeHne bmpe+a+y+ur{dtng special use per+i@
may be submitted te demenstrate housing need,
o Staff proposes the following language: "(8) lf there is suitable permanent housinq
inventorv available in an area near the commercial, industrial, hiqhwav proiect or mineral
extraction operation. as determined in the discretion of the BOCC, the Temporarv
Housino Site Special Use Permit shall not be qranted.':
o The foot print of these temporary housing sites is potentially very large individually
while the cumulative impact is much larger. ln order to minimize this impact both
on the landscape, the environment and on county services, staff proposes the
above mentioned language to require applicants to consider existing
accommodations before constructing temporary housing projects.
(9) No animals shall be allowed at temporary housing sites.
(10) ln evaluating a request for a Temporary Housing Special Use Permit, the County
Commissioners may require compliance with additional provisions as th€y+igih+
mav be needed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. (A.81-263)
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IV. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The following staff recommendations are the hlue items from the explanations above in Section lll of
this staff report. These recommendations are based on requests from the applicant in Section ll of
this staff report as well as input from planning staff, legal staff, building staff, Public Health
Department and the Sheriff's Office. Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the
Board of County Commissioners approve the following text amendment to Section 5.02.21 of the
Zoning Resolution of 1978:
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978
Proposed Text Amendment
Staff Recommendation
5.02.21 Special Use Permits for Temporary Employee Housing:
(1) At times of severe housing shortage, extremely remote locations or other emergency
conditions, special use permits for temporary employee housing in the nature of
manufactured homes [as defined under C.R.S. 42-1-102 (106) (b)] and/or recreational
vehicles [as defined under C.R.S. 42-1-102 (61), with the addition that such truck, truck
tractor, motor home or camper trailer is being used for temporary living quarters and not
recreational purposesl may be granted for projects within Garfield County related to
commercial, industrial, mineral extraction or highway operations of substantial size in any
zone district by the County Commissioners through the special use permit process. Such
housing shall be of a temporary nature. At the expiration of the permit, the lands shall be
restored and all housing structures and associated infrastructure shall be removed.
Review of the permit shall be subject to 59.03.05. All temporary housing is subject to all
applicable building code, fire protection district requirements and fire code requirements.
(2) Special Use Permit for Temporary Housing: The applicant shall submit an adequate site
plan, consistent with 59.01.01 and including proposed water supply, proposed method of
sewage treatment and names and addresses of adjacent property owners.
(A) Water and wastewater systems proposed to service temporary housing must comply
with all applicable state and local laws and regulations. ln addition, all sewage must
be disposed of on-site using an lndividual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS) unless
the applicant can prove, with a preponderance of evidence, that an ISDS system is
not feasible due to environmental conditions where the temporary housing is to be
located.
(B) For sites where potable water is hauled to and wastewater is hauled out, applicants
must keep appropriate records, to be provided to the County upon request, to
demonstrate that water supplied to a site is from an approved source and that
wastewater is disposed at an approved facility.
(C) ln no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw sewage or used
water be discharged on the ground surface.
(D)Temporary employee housing sites related to mineral extraction must be tied to a
specific extraction location and shall be limited to a density no greater than one (1)
temporary housing site per 320 acres of gross land area.
(3) The maximum allowable time length of the special use permit is subject to one (1) year
unless otheruvise approved by the Board of County Commissioners. For good cause
shown, the permit may be renewed in a public meeting with notice by agenda only. By
way of example and not limitation, continued non-availability of a permanent housing
inventory or the nature of the construction or extraction project may constitute "good
cause" for renewal.
(4) Temporary housing shall be located at a site authorized by the Board of County
Commissioners and identified on the relevant site plan submitted with the Special Use
Permit. lnhabitants of the temporary housing shall be applicant's employees and/or
subcontractors, working on the related construction or mineral extraction operation, and
not dependents of employees, guests or other family members.
(5) Temporary employee housing sites shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition, free of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be
stored on site for operational or security reasons must be managed in accordance with
all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
(A) Fire Protection; General Requirements: Provisions shall be made for giving alarm in
case of fire. lt shall be the responsibility of the duly authorized attendant or caretaker
to inform all tenants about means for summoning fire apparatus, sheriff's office and
resident employees. All fires are subject to $307 of the 2003 lnternational Fire Code
(lRC) including but not limited to permits, attendance, open fires, coal grills, fire bans
and bon fires. One (1) or more approved extinguishers of a type suitable for
flammable liquid or electrical fires (Class B and Class C), carbon dioxide or dry
chemical, shall be located in an open station so that it will not be necessary to travel
more than one hundred (100) feet to reach the nearest extinguisher. A water storage
tank may be required if County and local fire protection officials deem it necessary.
(B) Bear-proof refuse containers must be provided 1
gallon (4 cubic feet) container shall be provided
central trash collection facility. Said container(s) must
absorbent metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
for trash. At least one thifi (30)
for each unit or the equivalent in a
be durable, washable, non-
Refuse shall be disposed of not less than once weekly.
(C) Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attraction of
animals to the temporary employee housing site are provided'
(D) The applicant shall provide a detailed map to the Gar{ield County Sheriff's Office
which is sufficient for emergency response purposes, including location of the
temporary housing site; private and public roadways accessing the site, marked as
open, gated and/or locked; and detailed directions to the site from a major public
right-of-way. The map is subject to approval by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office.
(6) lf structures, requiring Building Permits under the Garfield County Building Code, are
constructed for the commercial, industrial, highway project or mineral extraction
operation related to the Temporary Employee Housing Site for which a Special Use
Permit is issued, Certificates of Occupancy for such structures shall be withheld until the
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temporary living quarters are removed and the site is restored to the satisfaction of the
County Building and Planning Director.
(7) ll a permit for temporary employee housing is granted, the applicant shall notify the
county when site development begins. The applicant shall verify in writing, by site plan
and through photo documentation that the site, water system, and sewage disposal
system were designed, installed and inspected in accordance with the special use permit
and comply with all applicable regulations, permits, and conditions. All written
documentation and site plans verifying compliance must be stamped by a certified
Colorado Engineer. The county also reserves the right to inspect a site, without notice, to
assess compliance with the special use permit. A determination of noncompliance with
any Temporary Housing Special Use Permit, or condition approval thereof, is grounds for
revocation or suspension of said Permit, in accordance with Section 59.01.06."
(8) lf there is suitable permanent housing inventory available in an area near the commercial,
industrial, highway project or mineral extraction operation, as determined in the discretion
of the BOCC, the Temporary Housing Site Special Use Permit shall not be granted.
(9) No animals shall be allowed at temporary housing sites.
(10) ln evaluating a request for a Temporary Housing Special Use Permit, the County
Commissioners may require compliance with additional provisions as may be needed to
ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public. (A.81-263)
SUGGESTED FINDINGS TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
That the meeting before the County Planning Commission was extensive and complete,
that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties
were heard.
That the proposed text amendment can be determined to be in the best interest of the
health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of
Garfield County.
That the application has met the requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
of 1978, as amended.
V.
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3.
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GRAND VALLEY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1777 S. BATTLEMENT PARKWAY
PO BOX 29s
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
(970) 285-9119, FAX (970) 28s-9748
October 2,2006
David Pesnichak
Garfield County Building & Planning
108 8'h Sffeet, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Subject:
Mr. Pesnichak:
williams Production RMT company Special use Permit for temporary housing
at construction sites.
I have reviewed the documents submitted to the District and offer the following comments:
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, Proposed Text Amendment, S125106,Page Z
of3, (4): Add at end ofparagraph - "and subcontractors".
Garfield County ZoningResolution of 1978, Proposed Text Amendment,S/25/06,PageZ
of 3, (5A) Fire Protection: I'm not sure that "park employees" needs to be included,
unless we are talking about a large number of housing structures that would necessitate a
park manager & staff.
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, Proposed Text Amendment,8125106,page2
of 3, (5A) Fire Protection: A "5 lbs ABC" fire extinguisher will be required in each
separate employee living quarters, i.e. a trailer sub-divided into 3 individual living
quarters would require 3 fire extinguishers. A single trailer, NOT subdivided and
allowing for un-obstructed access throughout would only require I "10 lbs ABC" fire
extinguisher. AII fire extinguishers need to be type ABC to include combustible material
capabilities. Any site within the Grand Valley Fire Protection District will also need to
include 2500 gallons of stored fire protection water and it must be accessible from an all
weather road, within 50' minimum and 100' maximum travel distance of any structures.
If distances are exceeded. additional storage tanks may need to be provided. Water can
be stored underground with either an access hatch or a "dry hydrant" hook up or above
ground with a 4" valve and 4 Vz" fire hose adapter. Above ground tanks and valves will
need to have freeze protection equipment, i.e. heat tape. These requirements are the
same as any other residential dwellings within the Grand Valley Fire Protection District.
Not listed in plan: Each living quarter area needs to have at least 1 smoke detector and 1
CO detector. If multiple individual unit trailers are to be considered/used, all occupants
should be notified simultaneously in the event of any individual unit being activated.
If I can be of any further assistance to either the Garfield County Building & planning
Department or Williams Production RMT Company, I can be reached at: Office - (970) Zg5-911g
or Cell - (970) 250-9851.
David A. Blair
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David Pesnichak
From: Howard Earnest [howard_earnest@hotmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 2:50 PM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: RE: Temporary Employee Housing - Text Amendment and
Dave:
HWE Comments
Thank you for sending me information I requested on Special Use Permits for Tempoprary Housing.
By way of comments, I support the proposed amendment the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of
1978 dated 08125106. In particular I support the Williams Energy Company's proposal to place the
temporary housing on active drill pads. The only reservation I have is that the regulation and oversight
of all drinking water, and sanitary and solid wastes issues be be the responsibility of Garfield County
and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and NOT under the oversight of
the Colorado Oil & Gas Commission.
Allowing such housing will greatly reduce the vehicular traffic on Colorado Highway 13 and Rio
Blanco County Road 5. This is especially important to those of us who must travel these roads durino
"rush hours". Again thanks for giVing me this opportunity to express my thoughts on this matter.
Howard W. Earnes0458 Mesa Drive
Rifle, CO 8 1 650'97 0-625-1951
: From : "David Pesn ichak " < dpesn icha k @garfield-co unty. com >
i T:o: <howard_earnest@hotmail. com >
Subject: Temporary Employee HousinE - Text Amendment
Datei Tue, 3 Oct 2006 13:35:20 -0600
' HiHoward,
i
Please send any comments to my email address below or reply to this message. I have attached the proposed
. text amendment made by the applicant to the email for your information.
r Best,
, Dave
i David Pesnichak
i Senior Planner
i Gartield County
: 108 8th Street, Suite 401
' Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
i Tel: (970) 945-8212
: Fax: (970) 384-3470
, Email: dpesnichak@ garfield-county.com
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