HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 12.19.1988REQUEST:
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BOCC 12/19/88
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Special Use Permit for a Natural
Gas Pipeline and Compressor Station
Colorado Gathering Corporation
Begins at the compressor in the
Southeast Quarter of Section 23,
Township 63, Range 94 West, thence
Northwesterly through Section 23
across the Denver and Rio Grande
railroad and Interstate 70 into the
Southeast Quarter of Section 14,
thence Northeasterly through the
Southwest Quarter of Section 13,
continuing Northeasterly through
Section 13 and ending in the
Northwest Quarter of Section 18,
Township 6 South, Range 93 West.
Approximate width of right-of-way
is 40 feet.
Located approximately 3 miles
southwest of Rifle off County Rd.
320, I-70, U.S. Highway 6.
The site consists of approximately
2.7 miles of pipeline easements and
right-of-ways.
N/ A
N/A
Existing and proposed private
access off County Rd. 320, I-70
Frontage Rd., and U.S. Highway 6.
R/L, Resource Lands, gentle slopes
and lower valley floor and A/R/RD.
R/L and A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The pipeline will pass through the following districts as designated
on the Comprehensive Plan Management District Map: District C, Rural
Areas Minor Environmental Constraints, District D, Rural Areas
Moderate Environmental Constraints, and District F, Rural Areas and
River Floodplain Areas, Severe Environmental Constraints.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The pipeline is proposed in a rural area
characterized by rural residential, open space and transportation
uses. It will cross the Colorado River, the DRG&W Railroad
right-of-way, and Interstate Highway 70. The nearest residence
to the compressor station will be approximately 300 ft. from the
facility.
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B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to construct
approximately 2.7 miles of 4" gas pipeline with a maximum
operating pressure of 1440 PSIG. A 500 HP compressor is to be
located at the southern end of the pipeline. The applicant
proposes to begin construction in January, 1989, with completion
anticipated within approximately 6 weeks.
The pipeline will transport gas gathered from wells permitted for
Bonneville Fuels, Inc., to an existing compressor station and
pipeline on the north side of the Colorado River. Colorado
Gathering Corporation is a subsidiary of Bonneville Fuels, Inc.
III.MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. The applicant has submitted lease agreements with three private
property owners allowing for the placement of the pipeline across
the property. The applicant has represented that they are
negotiating with the remaining private property owner, Questor
Pipeline Company, and that they would attempt to have
documentation of authorization or agreement from them at the time
of the public hearing.
2. The Garfield County Attorney's office has indicated that in order
for the application to be considered complete and be heard by the
Board of County Commissioners, it must include authorization, in
some form, from all private property owners. Section 9.03.01 of
the Garfield County Zoning Resolution requires that "all special
use permit applications shall be filed by the owner or owners of
the subject lot".
3. The applicant has received authorization from the Army Corps of
Engineers for the Colorado River crossing. Agreements with the
Colorado State Highway Department and the DRG&W Railroad are
being completed.
4. The applicant has represented that the pipeline would be designed
in accordance with ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
and CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) standards.
5. The applicant has applied to the State Department of Health for
an Air Pollution Emission Permit for the compressor station.
Final approval has not yet been received.
6. King Lloyd, Garfield County Road and Bridge Supervisor, has
indicated that a $20,00 restoration bond has been required for
the gathering portion of the pipeline.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as
required by law for the hearing before the Board of County
Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was
extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and
issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard
at that hearing.
3. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield County
Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended.
4. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is in
the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience,
order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
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V. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, subject to the Board of County Commissioners determination
that the application is complete, and the following conditions:
1. All representations of the applicant, either within the
application or stated at the public hearing before the Board of
County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval
unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The applicant, contractor, and subcontractors shall notify the
County Clerk's office and Assessor's office to ensure proper
licensing and assessment of equipment and vehicles based in the
operation, prior to final approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with all regulations of Garfield
County relating to industrial operations in the zone districts in
which the pipeline will be located, and shall construct and
operate the pipeline and compressor in accordance with all
applicable State and Federal Regulations.
4. The applicant shall submit an approved Air Pollution Emission
Permit for the compressor station from the Colorado State
Department of Health.
5. The applicant shall submit permits or agreements with the DRG&W
Railroad, the Colorado State Highway Department, and Questor
Pipeline Company, allowing for the pipeline. Restoration shall
be addressed by these agreements or separate restoration
agreements shall be be submitted.
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