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PROJECT INFORMATIOIY AND STAFF COMMENTS
TYPE OF REVIEW: Special Use Permit ("SUp";
SUMIE{RY OF REQUEST:
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Public Hearing
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The Applicant requests a SLIP to construct
natural gas production water evaporation
pits and associated holding tanks
("Facility").
EnCana Oil & Gas (USA),Inc.
Benzel Livestock Company (John Benzel)
The subject property is located in the Hunter
Mesa area, approximately I mile south of
County Road 322 and 1 mile east of County
Road 319 (W. Mamm Creek Road).
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DESCRIPTION OF TEIE PROPOSAL:
A. Sumrnary of Request: The Applicant requests approval for the construction and
operation of natural gas production water evaporation pits and associated holding tanks.
B. Project Description: The Applicant operates natural gas wells in Garfield Counry*. These
wells produce a brackish water referred to as "produced water". According to the Applicant, a
natural gas well generates produced water at a historical rate of averaging approximately 2.5
barrels per day, Produced water is alkaline and needs to be disposed of properly. The primary
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non-water component of the produced water is sodium chloride. Traces of other salts, such as
magnesium chloride and sodium bicarbonate, are also present. The produced water contains an
average of 10,00C parts per mitlion total dissolved solids ("TDS"). This level of salinir;,- is
beyond potable but lower than that of seawater. Produced water also contains trace amounts of
fiee and dissolved oil. Produced'water is also generated during the drilling and completion of a
natural gas well. It is necessary to truck several hundred barrels of water from a drill site after
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The Applicant (formerly knorvn as Snyder Oil) has operated an evaporation pit facilif near Rifle
off of County Road 319 since 1996. Approval for this evaporation pit was granted by the Board
pursuant to Resolution No. 95-21(Er,hibit J). The Applicant indicated that the capacity of this
evaporation pit is no longer adequate. The pits proposed as part of this application will be
constructed next to the Hunter Mesa Booster Station. The Applicant asserted that the location
for the proposed Facility was selected due to a number of beneficial reasons. The significant
reason is that the proposed location is central to trnCana existing operations in the area.
According to the Applicant, the new Facility wil! be constructed differently than the existing
Rifle evaporation pit facility. The Applicant indicated that the new Facility will be equipped
with cxtra measwes to prevent oil from reaching the evaporation pits,
The off-load water tanks will be plumbed in series with internal weirs and at individual well(s)
most the oil and/or natural gas will be separated from the produced water and contained. Water
discharged from the off-load tanks will pass through a gas powered heater in which any oil that
may carry over from the tanks will be separated and contained. The heater increases the water
temperature thereby increasing the evaporation rate. The water is t-vpically stored in 80-barrel
capacity tank on location and then intermittently hauled off site.
The majority of the water that passes through ihe Facilif will not be evaporated but will be
purified and reused in the hydro-fracturing operations. Approximately three quarters of the
production watsr will exit the heater system into a electronic water treatment system. The
electronic water treatment system will lower the TDS to well below 3,000 ppm (parts per
millions) and the treated water r.vill be stored in a separate Low TDS pond. Water v"ill be pulled
from the Low TDS ponds, as needed, for hydro-fracturing.
Produced water witl be sprayed over the pond to increase the evaporation rate. A series of
center-mounted sprinklers will distribute the water over the pond in droplets. The droplets will
be small enough to maximize evaporation while not creating a mist. The Applicant indicated
that the anticipated total rate of spraying is approximately 500 gallons per minute. The sprinkler
lines will be charged by a460 C.I. motor povrering a Berkley 3i8 pump. The pump and
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distribution lines will be situated within the lined area so that in the event of a leak the water
will be contained.
The Facility will utilize 3 sizes of above-ground steel holding tanks, a total of 9 tanks. The
dimensions and functions of the holding tanks are as follows:
Number of
Tanks
Tank Capacity
(barrel: bbl)
Diameter Height Function
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The Applicant noted that the hours of operation for the Facility will be as follows.
1. The evaporation system pump and sprayers will operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a
day during the spring and summer months and will be purged and shut down for the
fall and winter months.
2. The electronic water treatment system and heater treater will operate 365 days of the
year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
3. The majority of the."vater tr.rcks r,vill travel to and from the site between 8:00 am and
4:00 pm with some trips made outside of these hours as necessary.
C. Site Description: The subject properiry is very level. The vegetation on the subject area
is sparse sage brush. The Facility will be located immediately adjacent to an existing
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encompassed by a non-security 8-foot field fence (wood posts with wire mesh panels).
D. Zonrng. The subject properry- is zoned A/RIRD (Agricultural / Residential lRural
Density). The type of use requested falls under the definition of "Processing" which is a Special
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Classification", therefore it is subject to the standard outlined in Section 5.03.07 of the Garfield
County Zoning Resolution.
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E. Relationship to the Comprehensir,e Plan: The subject property is designated on the
"Proposed Land Use Districts, Study Area2 &,3" map in the Garfield County Comprehensive
Ptan af 2CC0, as "Outlying P.esidential." Cutlying Residential is consistent with the underlying
zoning, which in the case of A / R / RD is a minimum lot area of 2 acres. The subject property is
located outside of the 2 mile sphere of inJluence for both the City of Rifle and the Town of Silt.
F. Adjacent I-and Uses: The area surrcunCing the prcpcsal is pre=Cominantly range lanC
with similar, oil and gas, type land uses. The closest residence is over a mile southeast of the
subject site.
G. RoadAccess. The prinnary access to the subject area is via a driveway easement off of
County Road 319. However, the site is accessible from County Road 322. No modifications to
the road system is required as part of this approval.
H. Applicabil8: Pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the ZonngResolution, an application for a
Special Use Permit shall be approved or denied by the Board of County Cornmissioners after
holding a pu-blic hearing thereon in conformance with all provisions of the ZontngResolution.
II. RE\TIEW AGENCY AND OTEER COMMENTS:
Comments were received from the following agencies are have been integrated throughout this
memorandum as applicable.
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2. Rifle Fire Protection District: No comment.
3. Bureau of Land lv{anagement: No comment.
4. Garfield County Road and Bridge Department: Exhibit G
5. Garf;eld County Vegetation Management: Exhibit H
UI. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS (SECTION 5:03)
Pursuant to Secticn 5.0;1, as listed under the Zone District Regulaticns, special uses shall
conform to all requirements listed thereunder and elsewhere in the Zoning Resolution, as well as
the following standards:
1. Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation sen,ice bqsed on accepted engineering
standards and approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall either be in place or shall
be constructed in conjunction with tlte proposed ttse.
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Response: The Applicant indicated that there will be no use of either groundwater or natural
surface water for the Facility. There will also be no sewage generated on the site. During
construction, portable sanitary facilities shall be installed. Construction of the Facilify" is
expected to take approximately 10 weeks.
2. Street improvements adequate to accommodate traffic volunze generated by the proposed
use and to provide safe, convenient access to the use shall either be in place or shall be
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Response: The Applicant asserted that the majority of the water trucks wrll tral'el to and from
the site between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Some trips may be made outside of these
hours, as necessary. The FaciliS, is expected to generate approxirnately a total of 20 +'o 25 '"1'ater-
tanker truck trips per day. The majority of the trips will be on existing private roads that already
service natural gas operations on Hunter Mesa. The Applicant asserted that hea.,y trucks alreaCy
frequently travel the roads in the Hunter Mesa area, therefore, the new facility is not expected to
require impro.,.ements to the existing roads. Presently, the Applicant hauls produced rvater to
their evaporation pit on CR 319 just south of Rifle, as well as to the Black Mountain disposal
facility in Mesa County. The neyr Facilif will reduce the number of trips to the present
evaporation facilities, thereby keeping the majority of the truck traffic further from the Town of
Rifle.
Jake Mall, Garfield County Road and Bridge Department, provided the following comments
(seen in more detailed in Exhibit G):
The entrance to the proposed evapoiation pits is an existing diiveway that was built
to County standards for large truck traffic. A new driveway wrll not be needed to
accommodate the new use,
The increase in traffic will not be a problem, as the road has been upgraded to a
healy traffic haul road. EnCana Oil and Gas USA contributed a large amount of
money both for improvements and maintenance of CR 319. The Road and Bridge
Department has no reason to believe that the Applicant will not continue to provide
support for the continued maintenance of CR 319.
The Road and Bridge Department's biggest ccncern is that the trucks abide by the
posted speed limit on CR 319 and practice safe driving methods. The posted speed
limit on CR 319 is -q5 MPH. EnCana Oil and Gas USA has a company policy that
their employees and subcontractors abide by a company speed limit of 30 mph to
increase safety on the roads that they use for their business.
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3. Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impaci on andfrom adjacent uses af
land through installation of screenfences or landscape materials on the periphery of the lot and
by location of inteiisively- utilized areas, access points, lighting atid sigtts in sucli a manrier os to
protect established neighborhood character.
Response: No outdoor storage buildings are associated with the evaporation pits, The property
boundary will be surrounded by 8-foot tall, non-security field fence (wood posts with wire mesh
panels). The fencing will contain two steel access gates and cafile guards wrll be installed at
both gates. The Applicant noted that the gates will remain open during daylight hours and will
be secured overnight. The Applicant asserted that surrounding uses are such that a visible
barrier fence should not be necessary.
In Exhibit M of the application, the Landscaping Plan states ihat "due to ihe rentoie lacatioit
landscaping efforts will be directed at erosion control as opposed to visual impacts. Any areas
disturbed bV- construction and not co,*ered by liner or equipment will be resu{aced with sand
and gravel."
The Applicant indicated that the tanks associated with the pits will be painted in a beige color to
match the surrounding terrain. Signage will be visible and include the company name and
address, as r,l'ell as 24-hour toll-free emergency phone number.
Pursuant ta Section 5.03.10, uses listed as Special Uses shall be permitted only:
1. BaseC on cornpliance with all requirements listed herein, and;
2. Approval by the County Commissioner, which Board may impose additional
restrictions on the lot area, /loor ares, coversge, setback and height afpraposed uses
or required additional off-street parking, screeningfences and landscaping, or any
other restriction or provision it deems necessory to protect the health, safety and
welfure of the population and uses of the neighborhood or zone district as a condition
of granting the special ttse.
Response: Staff sees no reason for the Board to impose any special conditions.
Section 5. 0 i. A 7 flndustrial Ooerationsl :
Pursuant to Seetion 5.A3.07 of the ZoningResolution, a permit for Industrial Operations requires
the submittal of an impact statement on the proposed use describing its location, scope, design
and construction schedule, including an explanation of its operational characteristics. The
impact statement is required to address the following:
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(A) Existing to*frl use ofwater through depletion or pollution of surface run-ffi strearnflo**
or ground water.
Response: The Applicant asserted that the location of the proposed Faciliry" is underlain by
gravels and alluviums derived mainly from sandstone, shale, or basalt. The predominate soil
type in the site area is very clayey loam. The Appticant asserted that the Facility has been
designed to protect the groundwater resources. The pits will be lined with impermeable HDPE
(HiCh Densiry Polyethyiene) and if ground'"','ater is encountered during construction, monitoring
wells will be installed and sampled regularly. Exhibit K of the application outlines the liner
installation procedures.
(B) Impacts on ad.jacent land/iom the generaticn afvapcr, dust, smoke, noise, glare or
vibration, or other emanations.
Response: The Applicani noted that noise w'ill emanate from the aeration pirmp and sprayers.
The Applicant asserted that the sound level of noise emanating from the Facility will not exceed
the 75 decibel maximum set forth in the Colorado State Statute25-t2-\A3. Sevenf five (75)
db(A) is for the 'Industrial' zone. Pursuant to Colorado State Statues, "sound levels of noise
radiatingfrom a property lines at a distance af twenty-five feet or more therefrom in excess af
the db(A) establishedfor thefollowing time periods and zones shall constitute primafacie
evidence thct such ncise is a public ltuisance:"
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Industrial 80 db(A)7s db(A)
Staff feels that the County shall enforce appropriate noise regulations t'hich may require the
Applicant to meet the 55 db(A) established for the 'Residential" zone.
The Applicant indicated that during the evaporation process and estimated 2 percent of spray is
lost to driftage. The Applicant noted that the saline nature of the produced water can potentially
impact vegetation on siiirounding lands. The driftage also has a noticeable odor. The Applicant
asserted that as along as the driftage is contained, the odor is also contained. A berm,
approximately 20 feet tall and 60 feet wide at its base, on the dotnwind side (south and east) of
the pits, is proposed to be constructed in order to mitigate driftage from the spray and noise.
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The Applicant asserted that given the remote location of the new Facility, noise or odor will not
be a nuisance. However, if in the unlikety event nuisance noise or odors are emanated by the
Faciliry, extra measures will be taken to control them. This shall also pertain to dust, smoke,
glare and vibration shall any of these be created by the Facility.
(C) Impacts on wildlfe and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractiotxs,
alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other
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Response: The Applicant indicated that the tlpe of facility is by nature incompatibie w{th
continued wildlife access, therefore, wildlife-proof fencing will be installed. The Applicant
noted that an oil separating system will be employed to pre'r'ent cil frorn reaching the hclding
pond in order to eliminate potential impacts to waterfowl. The Applicant asserted that attraction
of waterfowl to the holCing pond is not expected, but a deterrence system will be installed if
waterfowl usage does occur.
Brett Ackernan, of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, noted that the propefi" is classified as
severe winter range for elk and mule deer, winter concentration for elk, and overall range for
black bear and motrntain lion. N{r. Ackerman has offered the following comments (seen in more
detail in Exhibit I):
t. \"'ater attracts wildlife, particularly in areas such as the proposed site where water is
relatively scarce. Because of the heated nature of the water, the pits will likely remain
open during the colder months r,vhich will possibly attract waterfowl and small mammals.
In addition to the proposed 8-foot high perimeter big game fence, a2 to 3-foot high mesh
small game fence immediately surrounding the pits and buried 5 to 8 inches in the ground
would protect animals that are able to penetrate the outer fence.
2. Impermeable liners make it difficult, if nct impossible, fcr any animals that enter the pits
to escape. Escape ramps are essential in facilitating the escape of any wildlife species
that manage to reach the rvater. A simple structure should be constructed in each body of
water that would allow animals to escape the ponds should they become trapped.
-a. Separation system to prevent oil from reaching the ponds is a positive component to the
plan to protect any animals that do reach the pits. Pits should be monitored for oil. If
any oil reaches the ponds measures should be taken to immediately remove it.
Furthermore, the heated and saline nature of the pits can be detrimental and fatal to
waterfiowl and other migratory birds. Pond netting over all the pits on the facility would
help to prevent migratory birds from resting and/or foraging on the ponds, particularly
duing the winter months.
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4. The death of any migratory birds caused by the proposed facilify* is a violation of state
and federal law. Any deaths of migratory birds or other wildlife attributable to this
facility must be immediately reported to the CDOW and US Fish and Wildlife Services.
5. Studies have found that sodium chloride has behavioral and toxic impacts on animals and
vegetation. Salts, expected to be by-products of the Facility, are highly soluble and vrill
follow any water flow. Accordingly, streams, small lake ecosystems and groundwater are
particularly vulnerable tc salt runoff. Steps should be taken to ensurs that any run-off
from the site be contained on site.
(D) Affirntatively sltow the impacts of truck and automobile trafic to andfi"om such uses and
their impacts to areas in the County.
Response: Impacts of truck and automobile traffic to areas in the Counry* have been discussed
throughout this memorandum.
(E) Tliat sfficient disiaiices shall separate such use from abutting proPeriy^ which miglii
otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s).
Response: The closest resi,Cence to the Facility is over 1 mile southeast of the site. Similar oil
and gas type land uses suffound the proposed Facility. Precaution, such as noise and odor,
proposed by the Applicant are discussed throughout this memorandum.
(F) l,fitigation measures proposedfar all of the foregoing impacts identtfied andfar the
standards identified in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution
Response: Mitigation measures for all of the foregoing impacts identified have been addressed
throughout this memorandum. Mitigation measures for the standards identified in Section
5.03.08 [Industrial Performance Standards] of the Garfield County ZotingResolution aie
addressed beginning on Page 10 of this memorandum.
Special lJse Permits may be grantedfor those uses witlz provisions that provide adequate
mit i gat ion for the fo I I ow ing :
(A) A planfor siie rehabilitaiian rnusi be approv*ed by the Counfy Comrnissianers befote a
permitfor conditional or special use will be issued;
Response: The estimated life of the facility is between 10 and 20 years. The Applicant has
provided a Reclamation Plan in Exhibit M of the application. The reclamation of the site will
consist of the following steps, but shall not be limited to:
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1. Removal of all surface equipment and liner materials.
2. Restoration of grade to approximate original conditions.
3. Replacing stockpiled topsoil.
4. Complying with all prevailing COGCC and Garflreld County regulations goveming final
reclamation.
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proposed Reclamation Plan submitted with the application. These comments are summarized
belorv and can be seen in more detail in EyJribit H.
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a. Inventory and map noxious weeds on site.
b. Provide a weed management plan.
2 Revesetalion'
a. Revegetation Plan shall include plant material list, planting schedule, and a
revegetation bond or secu-rib/ (in the amolmt of $13,920.00 for 8 acres of
. disturbance).
(B) The Couitty Cominissiatiers ftiay require security before c permit far special or
conditionql use is issued, if required. The applicant shallfurnish evidence of a bank commitment
of credit, bond, certified check or other security deemed acceptable by the Couitryn
Commissioners in the amount calculated by the County Commissioners to secure the execution
af the site rehabilitation plan inwarkmanlike tnanner and in accordance *vith the specifications
and construction schedule established or approved by the County Commissioners. Such
co,"nmitments, bonCs or check shall be payable to and helC by the County Commissioners;
Response: The.$plicant shall comply rvith this provisions if Ceemed necessa.a'by the Board of
County Commissioners.
(C) Impacts setforth in the impact statetnent and compliance with the standards contained in
Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution. (A. 93-061)
Response: See responses in Section 5.03.08 below.
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Section 5. 03. 08 [Industrial Perfo rmance Standards i :
Pursuant to section 5.03.08 of the ZarungResolution, all Industrial Operations in the Coungr
shall comply with applicable County, State, and Federal regulations regulating water, air and
ncise pollution and shall not be conducted in a manner constituting a public nuisance or hazard.
Operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimizeheat, dust, smoke, vibration,
glare and cdcr and all other undesirable environmental effects beyond the boundaries cf the
property in which such uses are located, in accord with the following standards.
(l) I'olume of saund generated shall comply with tlze standards set forth in the Colora,Co
Revised Statutes at the time any new application is made.
Response: Volume of sound generated by the proposal has been addressed previously in this
memorandum. Upon a receipt of a legitimate allegation of a violation with respect to noise, the
Applicant will be required to provide proof of compliance with State dB levels.
(2) l/ibration generated: et'ery use shall be sa aperated thct the graund vibration inherentls,-
and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point of any boundary
line of the property on which the use is locateC.
Response: No vibration is anticipated.,rrith the e',,aporation pits and associateC tanks. Upon a
receipt of a legitimate allegation of a violation with respect to vibration, the Applicant will be
required to provide proof of compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County larvs, '
regulations and standards.
(3) Emissions of sinake and pariiculaie matter: every use shall be operaied so as to cornply
with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and standards.
Response: No emissions of smoke and particulate matter are anticipated as part of this project.
Upon a receipt of a legitimate allegation of a violation with respect to smoke or particulate
matter, the Applicant will be required to provide proof of compliance wrth applicable Federal,
State, and County laws, regulations and standards.
(4) Emission of lzeat, glare, radiation andfuntes: every- use shall be so operated that it does
not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the existing use of
adioinlng property or wleich constituies a public ituisance or hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft
warning signals, reJlective painting of storage tanlu, or other such operations which may be
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requiied by law as safety or air pollution control measures slzall be exernptedfrom this
provision.
Response: No emission of heat or radiation is anticipated as part of this project. Glare and
fumes (spray lost to driftage) have been discussed throughout this memorandum. Upon a receipt
of a legitimate allegation of a violation with respect to the emission of heat and radiation by the
proposed use, the Applicant will be required to provide proof of compliance with applicable
Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and standards.
C) Storage area, sahage yard, sanitary lanCfill anC rninercl waste disposal areos:
(A) Storage of/lcmmeble or explosile solids ar gases she!! be in acccrdance with eccepted
standards and laws and shall comply with the national, state and local fire codes and written
recammendations / comments from the appropriate local protection district regarding
compliance with the appropriate codes;
Response: There is no storage of flammable or explosive solids or gases associated w"ith the
evaporation pits and tanks. In Exhibit G of the application, the Applicant provided "Fire Control
Measures" for the Facility, which to staff appears to be adequate. This application was referred
to the Rifle Fire Protection District, however, no comment were received. The Applicant shall
comply with all Local, State and Fhe Codes that pertain to the operation of this Facility.
(B) At the Ciscretion cf the County Commissioners, al! outdocr storage facilities may be
required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall adequate to conceal suchfacilities from
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Response: Fencing and landscaping heve been addressed previously in the memorandum.
(C) No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon o property in suchform or manner that
they may be transferued offthe property by any reasonablyforeseeable natural causes orforces;
Response: No materials or waste are associated with the evaporation pits or associated holding
tanks.
@ Storage of Heavy Equipment will only be allowed subject to (A) anC (C) abave and ihe
following standards:
1. The minimunt lot size is five (5) acres and is not a platted subdivision.
2. The equipment storage area is not placed any closer than 300 ft. from any
ex i s t ing r e s ident i a! dw, e I ! ing.
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3- All equipmeixt storage will be enelosed in ait area with screening at least eigltt (8)
feet in height and obscuredfrom view at the same elevation or lower. Screening
may iiiclude berming, landscaping, siglit abscuringfencing or a combination af
any of these methods.
4. Any repair and mainterlance activity\ requiring the use af equipment that will
generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be conducted
ulithin a building or cutCcors Curing the haurs cf 8 a.rn. to 6 p.rn., llon.-Fri.
5. Loading and unloading ofvehicles shall be conducted on private property and
may Ttot be conducted on any public right-af-wey.
Response: There rvill be no long-term storage of heavy equipment is proposed or anticipated.
(E) Any storage areafor uses not associated with natural resources, shal! not exceed ten (10)
aeres in size. (497-112)
Response: I.1o storage areas for uses not associated with natural resources are planned.
(F) Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to the property
center and shaded to prevent direct re/lection on adjacent property (A97-l 12)
Response: The Applicant indicated that a minimal amount of lighting will be required for the
new facility. Four L75-wattmercury vapor lamps will be installed. The Applicant indicated that
these lights will be set to turn on automatically at dusk and turn off at sunrise. Two lamps will
be mounted on the east side of the tanks in order to light the off-loading area and two lamps will
be mounted on the *est boundary to light trre ponds for safety purposes. The Applicant noted
that three phase electrical power seryes the compressor station adjacent to the proposed Facility,
therefore, upgrades to eisting electrical utilities will not be necessary.
(6) Water pcllution: in q cqse in which patential hazards exist, it shall be necessary to install
safeguards designed to comply with the Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency
before operation of the facilities may begin. All percolation tests or ground water resource tests
as may be required by local or State Health Oficers must be met before operation of the
facilities may begin.
Response: As noted previously in this memorandum, the pits will be lined with impermeable
IIDPE and if groundwater is encountered during construction, monitoring wells will be installed
and sampled regularly. The Facility will be designed to prevent any pollution to enter the
surface run-off. In the event of any violations with respect to water pollution, the Applicant will
be required to provide proof of compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County laws,
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regulations and standards.
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Pursuant to section 9.03.05 of the ZorungResoluticn:
Anit Specia! Use Permits may be made subject tc a periadic review nat less than everll
six (6) months if required by the County Commissioners. The purpose of such review
shal! be to determine compliance or noncompliance with any performance requirements
associatedwith the granting of the Special Use Permit. The County Commissioners shall
indicate that sttch e re,liew is required and shal! establish the time periods at the tirne of
issuance of a Special Use Permit. Such review shall be conducted in such manner and
by such persons as tlte Coung Commissioners deem appropriate to make the review
ffictive and meaningful. Upon the completion of each review, the Commissioners may
de.termine that the. permit operations are in compliance and contintte the permit, or
determine the operations ore not in compliance and either suspend the permit or require
the permittee. to bring the operation into compliance. by a certain specrfied date. Such
periodic review shall be limited to those performonce requirements and conditions
imposed at the time of the original issuance of the Special [-[se Permit.
Response: At the discretion of the Board, this SUP may be subject to periodic review no less
than every six months. Shall the Board feel that periodic review is required, the Board shall
indicate that such a review is required and shall establish the time periods at the time of issuance
of this SUP.
RBCOMMENDED FINDINGS:
1. Proper posting and public notice was provided as required fbr the meeting before the
Board of County Commissioners.
The meeting before the Board of Counfy" Commissioners was extensive and complete,
that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submiffed and that all interested
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The above stated and other reasons, the proposed special use permit has been
determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order,
prcsperi.ty and lvelfare cf the citizens of Garflield County.
The application has met the requirements of Special Use (Sections 5:03, 5:A3:07,
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5:03.08 and 9:03) the Garfield County ZoningResolution of 1978.
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Staff recommends that the Board APPRO\aE the "EnCana Oil & Gas (USA), Inc. Special Use
Permit for the construction and maintenance of natural gas production water evaporation pits
and associated holding tanks, sub.ject to the fcllowing conditions":
1. All representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at the meeting
before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval,
unless specifically altered by the Bcard..
2. The Applicant shall compl5, with all applicable requirements of the Garfield Counfy
ZorungResolution of 1978, as amended.
3. The Applicant shall comply with all State and Federal regulations and standards, such as
Noise Abatement, Water and Air Quality.
4. The Applicant shall comply with the Garfield County Noxious Weed Management Plan.
Weed management shall take place on the entire property. In addition to the
Reclamation Plan provided by the Applicant, the Applicant shall submit, prior to the
issuance of a building permit, a detailed Vegetation Plan with the following information,
for review and approval of the Garfield County \regetation Director:
a. In'rentory anC rnapping of the site for anir listeC Garfield County Noxious Y/eeds
b. Provide a weed management plan that is specific to the inventoried noxious weeds.
c. Provide a Revegetation Plan which shall incoqpcrate the follorving elements:i. Plant material list (scientific and common names)
ii. Planting schedule (include timing and rnethods)iii. A revegetation bond or security which may be in the form of 1) a check / cash
deposit with the County Treasurer, 2) a letter of credit frorn an in-state
financial institution, 3) a bond or surety from a bonding or insurance company
(w.htch shall refer to the R-evegetation Plan and the special use permit
number).
d. Revegetation security shall be in the amount of $13,920.00 for 8 acres ($1740.00 per
acre (4 cents per square foot)). This amount has been calculated to anticipate market
aosts for reela-mation in 10-20 years when the site is elosed a-nd reeontoured for
reclamation.
e. The securiqr will be held by the Counf until vegetation has been successfully re-
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established according to Section 4.07 and4.08 of the Garfield County Weed
Management Plan.
5. The Applicant shall comply'w{th the foilo*{ng recommendations from the Garfield
County Road and Bridge Department:
a. The Applicant shall continue to provide support for the continued maintenance of
County Road 319 as necessary.
b. The truck drivers shall abide by the posted speed limit of 3S M.P.H. on County P.oad
319.
6. The Applicant shall comply with the following recommendations from the Colorado
Division of Wildlife:
a. In a,Cdition to the 8-foot high perimeter fence, a2 ta 3 foot high mesh small game
fence, immediately surrounding the pits and buried 6 to 8 inches in the ground,
shall be installed.
b. Escape ramps shall be installed in the pits to allow wildlife species that manage to
reach the water to escape the pits.
c. Pond netting over all the pits shall be installed to help prevent migratory birds
from resting and/or foraging on the ponds, particularly during winter rnonths.d. Death of any migratory birds caused by the proposed facility shall be immediately
reported to the Cclorado Division of \\rildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife
Services.
e. Pits shall be monitored for oil. Shall any oil reach the pits, measures shall be
taken to immediately remove the oil.
f. Steps should be taken to ensure any run-off of by-products from the facility be
contained on site.
7. Vibration, emission of smoke and particulate matter, and the emission of heat or
radiation shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and
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8. The Applicant shall comply with all Local, State and Federal Fire Codes that pertain to
the operation of this type of facility.
9. Garfield County shall enforce appropriate noise regulations which may require the
Applicant to meet the "Residential' zone noise level (55 db(A)) pursuant to Colorado
State Statu e 25 -12-t30.
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The following commitments shall be adhere to:
a. The exterior of the holding tanks shall be painted in a beige color to match the
surrounding terrain.
b. Signage shall be visible and shall include the company name, address and 24-hour
toll-free emergency phone number. Signage shall comply with the County's sign
regulations.
c. Groundwater resources shall be protected at all times. The pits shall be lined with
impermeable HDPE (High Density Polyethylene). If groundwater is encountered
during construction, monitoring wells shall be installed and sampled regularly. In the
event of an;, violation with respect to .,..,ater pollution, the Applicant shall provide
proof of compliance with applicable Federal, State, and County laws, regulations and
standards.
d. Driftage shall be contained on-site. A berm, approximately 20 feet tall and 60 feet
wide, at its base, shall be installed downwind (south and east) of the prts.
e. Extra measures shall be taken if noise or odors are emanated beyond the site
boundary.
f. Fire Control Measures provided by the Applicant in the application shall be adhered
to.
g. Four (4) 175 wattmercury vapor lights will be installed. These lights will be set to
turn on automatically at dusk and turn offat sunrise. Two (2) lamps will be mounted
on the east side of the tanks. Two (2) lights will be mounted on the west boundary to
light the ponds for safet-v pur.Doses.
h. Landscaping shall be directed towards erosion control. Any areas disturbed by
construction and not covered by liner or equipment shall be resurfaced with sand and
gravel.
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GARFIELD COUNTY
Buitding & Planning l)ePartment
Review AgencY Form
Date Sent: lll2'712007
Commcnts Due: 1
Name of application: Encana Oil and Gas USA
Sent to
GarFreld County Building & Planning
Staff contact. Tamara Pregl
109 8'b Street, Suite 301
Glenwood Springs, CO El60l
Fax: 970-384-3470
Phone: 970-945-8212
General
improvements and maintenance of Cr' 3 t9-
lrjame of review agency:
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GARFIELD COUNTY
zuil.DII.IG & PLANNING
Garfield county requests your comment in review of this project Please
planning Department in the event you aTe unabte to respond by the deadl
may beisedfor your re$ponse, oryou msy sttach your own^additional
na.rtr*y. Written comment$ may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to:
iry rhe
This form
By: Iake B. M-alt - Date
Rcviscd 3l30l0l,
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MEMORANDT]I},I
To: Tamara Pregl
From: Steve Anthony
Re: Comments on the Encana Special Use Permit
Date: December 17, 2002
Thanks for the opporh.rnity to comment on the Encana-Hunter Mesa special use permit.
It is important to ensure that any proposed disturbance is backed up by a commitment to revegetation and
follow-up weed management. My recommendation is to request a more detailed vegetation plan with
particular emphasis on the revegetation component.
My comments are as follows:
1. Noxious Weeds
area for any listed Garfreld County Noxious Weeds (attached).
the inventoried noxious weeds.
2. Revegetation
The applicant has quantified the disturbed area as eight acres.
The applicant needs to provide a Revegetation Plan that includes:
This may be:
A check/cash deposit with the County Treasurer.
(This is preferred by the County, a deposit agreement
to be drafted by the County Attorney is necessary).
A letter of credit from an in-state financial institution.
A bond or surety from a bonding or insurance company.
(The bond must refer to the Reclamation Plan and the
special use pennit number).
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The Vegetation Management Department recommends that a revegetation security in the amount
of$1740/acre (4 cents per square foot) be held until vegetation has been successfully
reestablished. This figure has been calculated to anticipate market costs for reclamation in l0-20
years when the site is closed and recontoured for reclamation. This amount totals $13,920.00 for
eight acres of disturbance.
The securiry shall be held by Garfield County until vegetation has been successfully reestablished
according to Sections 4.07 and4.08 of the Garfield County Weed Management Plan. The Board
of County Commissioners will designate a member of their staff to evaluate the reclamation prior
to the release ofthe security.
Please feel free to contact me at 625-3969.
GARFTELD COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST
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Scientific name
Euphorbia esula
Acroptilon repens
Centaurea solstitalis
Carduus acanthoides
Cynoglossum fficinale
Arctium minus
Onopordum acanthium
Cirsium arvense
Centaurea maculosa
Centaurea dffisa
Linaria dalmatica
Linaria vulgaris
Cardaria draba
Tamarix parviflora
Tamarix ramosissima
Chry s anth emum I euc anth eum
Aegilops cylindrica
Cichorium intybus
Carduus nutans
Lythrum salicaria
Elaeagnus angustifulia
Common name
Leafiz spurge
Russian knapweed
Yellow starthistle
Plumeless thistle
Houndstongue
Common burdock
Scotch thistle
Canada thistle
Spotted knapweed
Diffuse knapweed
Dalmation toadflax
Yello'w toadflax
Hoary cress
Saltcedar
Saltcedar
Oxeye Daisy
Jointed Goatgrass
Chicory
Musk thistle
Purple loosestrife
Russian olive
Sunday, December22,2002 6:55 PM
STATE OF
COLORADO
Bill Owens, Governor
OEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Ackerman (970) 625-2876
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
AN EOUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Russell George, Director
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80216
Tel ephone: QO3) 297 -1 1 92
Tamara Pregl
Staft'Planner
Garfi eld Counly Planning Department
108 8th Street, Suite 201
Glenrvood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Encana Hunter lVlesa Nahuul Gas Production Water Evaporttion Pond
Dear IvIs. Pregl:
I have received the referral fomt tor Encana's request fot a special use permit to build a natural gas production water
evaporation pond on land ou'ned by Benzel Livestock Co. I have reviewed the application along witl'r its respective
attachments and references. and have evaluated the operation's anticipated effects on wildlife.
The proposed site is privately owned rangeland, and is classified as ser,'ere r,vinter range for elk and mule deeq and
overall range for black bear and mountain lion. In addition, it is listed as a wiuter concenlratior area for elk.
Accorcling to Colorado System for Conservation Planning (SCoP) mapping practices, the following federal
threatened and endangered species have suitable habitat, but have not neu-essarily been observed in tlre area of
interest.
r American peregrine falcon
. Bald eagle
r Mexican spotted orvl
r Southwestern rvillorv flycatcher
o Whooping crane
The following state threatened and endangered species have suitable habitat, but have not necessarily been observed
in the area ofinterest.
r American peregrine falcon
o Bald eagle
o Crleater sandhill crane
. Kit fo^x
r Mexican spotted orvl
r Western burrowing owl
o Whooping crane
As tlle application states, this type of facility is, by nature, imcompatible with continued wildlife access. Therefore,
mezLsures n:ust be taken in order to ensurethat the facility does not create a hazard to surreunding wildlife.
DEPARTMENT OF MTURAL RESOURCES, Greg E Walcher, Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Rick Enstrom, Chair. Robert Shoemaker, Vce-Chair. Marianna Raftopoulos, Secretary
Members, Bernard Black. Tom Buke o Jeffrey Crawford r Philip James . Brad Phelps o Olrr,e Valdez
Fv-C)ffnin Memhrprs Gnrn F \rualr:har and Tk)n Ampnl
RECEIVED
DEC 2 ? ?Uii,l
Ca{RF}ELD COUNW
nfi.$rre & PLAIfi\lNG
ForItrtilrlhfe-
!'or Ptoltle
Sunday, December22, 2002 6:55 PM Brett A Ackerman (970) 62'2876 p03I
Water attracts wildlife, particularly in ardas such as the proposed site where water is relatively scal'ce. Because of
the heated naJure of the r.l,ater, the ponds will likely rernain open during the colder months and one would expect
u'aterfovrl and small manunals to be attracted to thern. In addition to the proposed eiglrt-foot-high perimeter big
game fence, a two to three-foot-high mesh small garne fence immediately surrounding the pbnds and buried six to
eight inches in thb.ground rvould protect animals that are able to penetrate the outer fence.
Impermeable poncl liners make it clifficult, if not impossible, for any animals that enter the pond to escape. Escape
ramps are essential in facilitating the escape of any wildlile species that manage to reach the rvater. A simple
structure should be construcled in each body of water that rvould allow animals to escape the ponds should they
becorne trapped.
The applicant's proposed separation systern to prevent oil from reaching the ponds is a positive component to a plan
to protect any animals that do reach the ponds. ln addition. ponds should be monitored for oil, and if oil reaches the
ponds meastrres slrould be taken to immediately rernove it. Fu{hemrore, the heated and saline nature of-the
proposed ponds can be cletrimental and fatal to waterfowl ancl other migralory bircls. Pon<l n6tting over all ponds on
the facility rvould help to prevent migratory birds from resting and/or foraging on the ponds, particularly during the
winter monilrs.
The death of any migratory bird caused by the proposed facility is a violation of state and federal I4w. Any deaths of
migratory birds or other wildlife attributable to this facility rnust be irnmediately reported to the Colorado Division
of Wildlife and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
Studies have found that sodium chloride has trehavioral and toxic irnpacts on animals and vegetation. Salts expected
to be byproducts of this facility are highly soluble and will follow any rvater flow. Accordingly, strearns, small lake
ecosysterns and groundwater are particularly r,ulnerable to salt runoff. Steps should be taken to ensure that any
nurofffromthe site be contained on site-
Measures should be taken to nronitor soil and grorrndwater in order to avoid any degradation in rvater quality and
soil fype and structure over the life ofthe project Returning the site to slope rvith fill and seeding should no1 be
considered complete reclarnation ifthe soil and surrounding area has degraded due to activities performed on the site,
In addition, operation and reclamation of the site should include a comprehersive weed control plan in order to
prevent establishment and infestation of noxious w-eeds.
Thank you for the opporturuty to comment on this irnportant land use issue in Garfield County. Plea-se feel free to
contact me to regardingthis or anv other wildlife matter-
Sincerely,
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Br.i:'tt A. Ackerman
Colorado Division of Wildlife
District Wiidlife Manager
Rille South
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STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
At a reqrilar mccting oithe Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County,
Colorado, held in the Commissioners'Meeting Room, Garfield County Courthouse, in Glenwood Springson I'Ionday , ths l5thdgy of April A.D. lg 96 , there were presenr:
Marian I. Snlth Commissioner Chairman
Commissioner
Commissioner
County Attorney
Clerk of the Board
County Administrator
Arnold L. Mackley
El.mer (Buckey) Arbaney
Chuck Deschenes
For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is in the best interest ofthe health,
safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare ofthe citizens oflGarfield county.
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Don Delord
Mlldred Alsdorf
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to-wit:
RESOLUTION NO, 96-27
A RESOLUTTON CONCERNED WITH TIIE APPROVAL OF A SPECIAI. USE PERMIT
APPLICATION FOR SNYDER OIL CORPORATION.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, has rcceived
application from Snyder Oil Corporation for allowing thc construction and opeiation ofla produced water
evaporation pit on the following described tract ofland:
Located on a porrion of land in Section 26, T63, R93W of the 6th p.M., offof CR 319.
(in the State ofColorado and thc County ofGarfield); and
_ . _WryREAS, the Board held.a public hearing on thc 6th day of November, 1995, upon the question
ofwhether the above-described Special Use Permit should be granted or denied.
"t *h'i"h hearing thi public
and interested Persons were Siven the opportunity to "*pr"., their opinions regarding the issuance ofsaid
Special Use Permit; and
WHEREAS, the Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at rheaforementioned hearing, has madc thc following determination offact:
l. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the hearing
beforc the Board ofCounty Commissioners.
2. That the hearing bcfore the Board ofCounty Comrnissioners was extensive and complctc, that
all Pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted ard that all interested parties were heard
at that hearing.
l. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County zoning Resolution of 1978.
as amended.
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^ Yow' TI{EREFoRE' BE IT REsoLvED by the Board of County Cornmissioners of Garfietd
,t11Yl9:tt1o:,, that
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Special Use Permit bc and irercby is authorizcd pcrmitting the use of the aboveocscnDed tracr ot land for a produced wster evaporation pit, upon the foflowing speiific conditions:
l ' That all represcntations ofthc applicant, either within the application or stated at the hearing
_4 before the Board ofCounty Commissioners, shall bc considcrca conaitionsoiipp."".f
That the operation of the facirity be done in accordance with any federal, state or rocarregulations governing thc operation ofthis type offacility.
3' That the operation ofthis facility be in accordance with the provisions allowed within the
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Surface Lease Agreemcnt signcd by thc applicaat (Lessee) and thc land owner (Lessor).
I j-l ]I"-Tl]i::r, complv with the provisions of rhe National Fire code as rhe code perrains rot - lhc oDcration ofthis type offaciliry.,--'-")' I 5 { The construction of lhc facility, spcciGcally the evaporation pit, be done in a malner to? mrtrgate any problems which may occur due to the possible shrinking or swelling of the soilson-site_
f I \ ]l:J:t-::::l,Ts SpcciarUsepermit is subject to an annuat rcview of thc watcr chcmisrry
/ r-----J ot the wEter containcd. within.thc evaporation pit, at such time when fiec-standing water iswirhin the pit. This an-a.lysis will be presented to the Pla-nning Departmcnt onihe nrst day olJuly, 1996' and everyluly I thcrcaftir, forthc duration ofthclpciation. The inalysis ofthiswater will be at the sole cost ofthe appticart/owner. Ifthis waier is determined, through thisanalysis, to be hazar.dous or toxic, based on applicable standards, ttren thc apflicant/oplrator
is required to submit rn additional spccial Use Permit application, *lti,
"pplop.i.te fees, toaddress and mitigate thc porential hazard(s).
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I '-] The. county reserv-es. thc right to retain outside expertise, al the expense of rheapplicant/operatorofthc lhciliiy, in an effort to conduct tcsts o, "natys""o'ftnc physicatnaturc, water chcmistry or groundwatcr propenics on and away from tic site.
8' A-su6cient monetary sccurity, detcrmined by rhe Board of county commissioners, lo ensurerchabilitation ofthe site once operation has ceased, shar be provided to $," io,ilty uy tr,"applicant.
9 That lhe proposed lease,parccr is subdivided from thc parcnt parcct cithcr by thc appropriateaaion ofthe Board ofcornty commissioners or rhe rccording of a deed, oi "t t""Jt! i o".",ofland surrounding thc leased arca, in the name ofthe applicant.
l0' Thisfacilityisforthesolcuscoftheapplicant. Ifanyotherentitiesaretobeaddcdasusers
then these entiries wourd be subject to'an additionaisp;ciar Usc pcrmit review,
I l The applicant/operator will consult with appropriate authorities as to rhe plantin, and careof suitable landscaping plants.
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l--tZ-t ::',H:?et#"il';:L::T#,T:5:and equipment to be used on this project within the
An emergency plan wiU be filed with thc County and the appropriate fire district.
Location. of-the aeration system pump and motor wil be donc in a manner to shierdsurrounding landowncrs from noise produced by these mechanical components.
Dated this 16 dsy of Apri I , A.D. I9__t_.
ATTEST: GARFIELD COTJNTY BOARD oF
COMMIS SIONERS, GARFIELD COT'NTY,
COLORADO
Dec- lO-98 1L : utgA Sie-l'la Archu'leta
Elner (Buckey) Arbaney
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STATE OF COLORADO
County of Carfield
970-945-77As P_04
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I, , County Clcrk and ex-officio Clerk ofthe Board ofCounty
Comrnissioners in and for the county and State aforesaid do hereby certis that the annexed and foregoingResolution is truly copied from thc Rccords ofthc Proceeding ofihe Boird ofCounty Commissioners for
said Garfield County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,_I have hereunto set,my hand and affixed the seal of said County, atClenwood Springs, this _ day of , A.D. l9_.
County Clerk and ex-ofticio Clerk of the Board o[County Commissioners
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section 26t sw/4NEh and E.hae potEion of Ehe SE/aNE/a which
conEains Ehe cracE bcginning aE a poinE in rhe NE/a of SecEion
25 whlch bears s. ,l,t'53r54{ w. 1841-48.EeeE from tshe Norctreasts
Corner of said sect.ion 25,'thence s. 00'12'0o" W. 7oo.oo feeE;
Ehence N. 89"28'OO'W.53O.OO feeE, Ehence N. 00'32'oo( E.
?oo.oo feeE,'Ehence s. 89"28'oo" E. 530.o0 feeE Eo Ehe PoinE
of beginning. Basie of bearj,ngs ls Ehe EasE line of Ehe NE/4
of saLd SecEion 26, whlch is aasumed from G.L.o. informaEion
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40'5 acres more or less
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GARFIELD COI"JNTY
Building & PlaoUng Deptnnnt
Review Agoncy Form
Da{c Sent; 6/2012003
Commcrtl Duct ?17D003
Name of applicrtion Encana Oil & Gas special us6 pernrit
Sent to: Crfrfield Countv Ronrl end Rridor Da^r
Cvarfield 9o"nty reque$s your commcnt in review of this project. please notify thePlanning Deprrtmem in the cv€,nt )I,ou snl unable to trpond by tfre deadline. This formmay be urcd for your response, oryou mty attach your own iaitiorr"t sheets asnecesssry. writtur comments msy bc rmiled, e-mailed, orfrxed to:
Garfield County Building & plannirig
Staff contact; Tamara prcgl
I09 8rt Sreet, Suite 301
Glenwood SpnrUs, CO BI6OI
Fax: 970-384-3470
Phone: 970-945-8212
General commerts;
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OIL & GAS AUDITOR
Doug DennisonJune 30, 2003
Garfi eld County Planning Department
Attention: Tamara Pregl
109 8th Street, Suite 303
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Subject: Special Use Permit Application - EnCana MCC Control Bldg, Pond Bridge and
Suction Control Tower, Hunter Mesa Evaporation/Recycling Facility
Dear Tamara,
I have reviewed the subject Special Use Permit (SUP) Application, and I have no comments on
this application. Please note that, because the (SUP) for the Hunter Mesa Evaporation Pit (Parts
V and VI of the subject application) had been previously approved, I restricted my review of this
application to those parts applicable only to the subject additions (Parts I through IV).
If you have any questions, please contact me at 625-5691.
Sincerely,
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i F{"giennison: Oll/& Gas Auditor
RBCEIVED
JUL CI 2 t003
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