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StaffMemorandum
Resolution 2006-108 Section 5.02.21 - ll -13-2007
Draft Section 5.02.22 - Minor T
Draft Section5.02.2l -V from the 5-9-2007
Plannins Commission meeting, dated 5 -l 4-2007
Memo from the Grand V Citir"ns Alliance, dated 5'92007
regarding the state Labor CamP
Comments from dated 7-16-2007
gmm from Dean Smith with the dated 6-19-2007
ealth DePartment' dated 6-
Garfield County Planning Department
reouesting comments on attached Dr"ft S""tio" 5 .U 2, d"d 6-122W
ffif the GVFPD, dated 7-18-2007
Quarter regulations and
related materials, dated 6'25-2OW
trr Jim Rada of the Garfield
Public Health Departrnent, dated 9-14-2006
Garheld
PC
DP
81812007
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
REQUEST:
APPLICANT (OWNERS):
REPRESENTATIVE:
Amend the text of Section 5.02'21 and2'02'22 of the
Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended regarding
the "Temporary EmPloYee Housing"
Board of County Commissioners, Garfield County
GarJield County Planning Department
I. BACKGROUND
on November 13, 2006Jrte Board of county commissioners directed staff to draft an administrative
process for permitting facilities to house those individuals deemed as "essential personnel" on oil
and gas extraction locations.
The context of this request is dictated by a November 2006 amendment by wiltiams Production
RMT which changed section 5.02.21(See Exhibit D) to accommodate manufactured homes and
campers for use as temporary employee housing (Resolution 2006-108)' The revision of section
5.02.21was effective in all =oning oistrjcts and incTudes provisions for temporary employee housing
by the resource extiaction induitry. This Special Use Perm.it process requires at least one public
hearing with the Board of County iommissioners and typically takes 60 - 90 days of review from the
date of Technical ComPliance.
since November 2006, County Staff has worked with industry representatives and relevant
government officials to establish regulations that accommodate a timelier and less staff intensive
process for ,,esseniiai personnel" iacirities on oil and gas extraction locations. The proposed
amendments divide the regulations into Major (special Use Permit) (see Exhibit F) and Minor
(Administrative permit) (SeL Exhibit E) permitting processes' The basic parameters of the Minor
Temporary Employee Housing are as follows:
A. The Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility and any associated
inf rastructures ("Minor Facititylies;") must be completely contained within a state
or federally peimitted parcei (sucn as a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC) approveO oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation and
revegetation are secu16O *itn the permitting agency (Permitted Site); and,
B. The Minor Facility is located at the Permitted Site for less than a cumulative of
one (1) Year; and,
C. The Minor Facility houses twenty-four (24) or fewer individuals at any one given
time,
A Major Temporary Employee Housing permit encompasses any facility which does not meet any of
the above tests.
The process is intended to be one where the Garlield county Planning Department is the final sign-
off and is the issuing agency for the Minor Temporary Employee Housing facility permit' ln the
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anticipated process, the Applicant would obtain the application form and sign-off sheets from the
Garlield county planning Department, obtain the necessary signatures from the various agencies
and deliver the compleiLd application and signature sneets to the Planning Department to be
considered for a Minor permit. This process wilireplace that of County Staff sending the application
off to referral agencies after the application is submitted. This process will significantly reduce.the
overall amount of time it will take to process the application as well as reduce county staff time
reviewing the application. ln the end, the onus will be on the Applicant to. perform the leg work for
application feedback instead of relying on county resources' The idea of prior sign-offs has been
expanded to encompass building permits as well, where the applicant obtains prior signatures from
the Building DePartment.
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ln addition to the reduced referraltime, Staff is suggesting an Area Wide Development Plan option
in which an operator can complete the proirc notidi, signloffs and appeal period for an unspecified
operation time and for an unspecif ied nrrb", of Minor Facilities, what this means, is that at the time
the Applicant wants to obtain a Minor Permit for a Minor Facility which was previously approved
under the AWDp, all that would need to oe accomplished is final sign-off of th-e building pelmit and
issuance of the Minor permit itself. Althorgh tn" Draft section s.oi.zz specifies that the Planning
Department has up to 28 calendar days f6r technical compliance and determination' it is Staff's
anticipation that the checklist nature of a Minor Permit and pafticularly if ma.ny of the requirements
are previously reviewed and approved under an AWDP, that Staff wilt Oe able to issue the Permit
over the counter u..rrning the'application is complete and that a Staff person is available to do so'
It is Staff's position that a "Permit by Notice" adds too much complexity and.bureaucracy to a
process we are utt"rfting to simplify without achieving any notable shortened timeframe goals,
ensuring compliance with any regulationi or allowing foi enf,orcement provisions of the Standards
set forlh in section 5.02.22.A ,,permit by Notice" is inLffect an exemption from.county regulation' To
this end, it is staff,s opinion that if the pianning commission feels that a housing development with
1-6 individuals has JJ"gr"" of limited impait as to require no permit issuance or enforcement
provisions 1as propos"Ol, lndustry), _that it would be most expedient to formally exempt these
facitities from either in" H,ruirr or Minoi iermit processes all togeiherthrough resolution' That said,
however, Staff feels the Minor permit process as outlined in Exninit E is abbreviated enough to allow
for the efficient pro."iring of Minor Facilities to achieve the permitting timeframe goals of the oil and
gas industry *hil" ensuriig the health, safety and welfare of Garfield County residents'
As was emphasized by the Planning commission in the May 9, 2007 meeting regarding section
S.O2.ZZMinor permit regulations, it ivasthe desire of the Commission to create regulations which
"naort"g"d
"self-regulaiion" through "heav/'fines and unnoticed inspections'
As was emphasized by the Planning commission in the May 9,.2007 meeting regarding section
s.o2.22Minor permit r6gulations, it ivas tne desire of the Commission to create regulations which
;;;;add ,,self-regu-lition' tniougn-"heavy' fines and unnoticed inspections. The county
Attorney,s office (cAo) has revieweo state itltrt". regarding zoning violations and relayed to the
B&P D6partment the determination that GarJield County:
(1) Cannot impose a fine without a Court order; and the fine cannot be greaterthan the $100'00 per
day (District Court) oi$soo,oo - $1,ooo.oo p"i ory (County Court)finsset by statute' Essentially,
the Court fines the violator, not the County; and,
(2) Cannot, under its land use authority, inspect a lite without notice and/or the consent of the land
owner and, probaniy,-in" operator of if'" iVfinor Facility. The County Tgy be able to engage in
,uarranfless administrative searches", without notice, under County ISDS regulations and the State
ISDS statute, it certain-tungr"g" is inctuoeo in that set of regulations and.in the application andior
the permit. Whether ,.tin"g ,"nd"r its 6nJ use, public nea'itn or general police power authority,
however, the County and its representatives/ofiicials must abide by federal and state Fourth
Amendment Search and Seizure law.
Thus, the county's ability to enforce "self-reg_ulation" by using unannounced inspections or
imposition of fines, of any amount, is limited. Stiff, however, has Continued to prepare regulations
lilnioit fl which do not iequire inspections f rom the County to ensure regulatory compliance, at or
prior to f inal instaltalion of the facility. tn otner *ords, despite this interpreiation f rom the CAo, staff
has stayed the course of creating an environment of "self-regulalion" even though the reality is that
tne CoJnty has little ability to eniorce the proposed "light" set of regulations'
please see the attached memo from Andy Schwaller, Garfield County Chief Building Otficial,
regarding responses to several of the other concerns raised by the commission on May 9,2007 '
II. REQUEST
To modify section s.oz.zl of the Zoning Resolution of 1978 to create a MajorTemporary Employee
Housing (Speciaf Use permit) requireirent for those facilities able to accommodate 25 or more
individuals, are not completely contained on a state or federally permit site, or are going to be on
location of a cumulative of more than one (1) year'
To create Section 5.OZ.2Zof the Zoning Resolution of 1978 to create a Minor Temporary Employee
Housing requirement (Administrative P6rmit) for those facilities which can accommodate a maximum
of 24 individuals, are fomptetely contained on a state or federally regulated lease parcel, and are
going to be on location for a cumulative of less than one (1) year.
The proposed regulations are as follows:
s.o2.zl Special Use permits for Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities ("Major Permit"):
(1) At times of severe housing shortage, extremely remote locations or other emergency
conditions, speclal use perftits for "Major Temporary fqn]oV99 l9l?ng Facilities in the
nature of manufactured homes [as defined undei 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 tem-Fgtury living quarters
and not recreational purposesl may be granted for projects within Garfield County related to
commercial, industrial, mineral exfracti-on or highway operations of substantial size in any
zone districi ny tn. 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 shallbe removed' Review
of the permit shall be subject to $9.03 and $5.03 of the Garfield County Zoning Regulations
of 1978 as Amendeo. nit speclal Use Permits for centralized Employee Housing/Major
Temporary f mptoyee Housing Facilities is subject to all applicable building code, state and
federalp"r31it r"qrir"r"nts, fire protection district requirements and firecode requirements'
Major TemporaryEmployee Housing Facilities shall have at least one of the following basic
characteristics:
A. The Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities or any associated
infrastrutture (inctuding ISDS) ("Major Facility(ies)). is not completely
contained within a Stati or Federally regulated parcel (such as a Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commissibn (-COOCC) approved oil/gas well pad)
in which reclamation and revegetation standards are guaranteed by contract
with the Permitting agency; or,
B. The Major Facilities are to be located at the permitted site for more than a
cumulative of one (1) Year; or'
c. The Major Facilities are to house twenty-five (25) or more individuals at any
one given time.
(2) Temporary Employee Housing Facilities housing 25 or fewer individuals at any one given
time, will be on location for less than a cumulitive of one (1) year and are completely
contained within a state or federally permitted parcel (i.e. "Minor Facilities") are subject to the
administrative review process ahd standards contained in Section 5'02'22 and the
enforcement provisions of Section 12 and section 9.01 .06.
(3) Special Use permits for Major Facilities: The applicant shall submit an adequate site plan,
consistent with section g.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 .Major Facilities must complywith all
applicable state and local laws and regulations- ln addition, all sewage must be disposed
of on-site using an lndividual Sewagebisposal System (ISDS) unless the applicant can
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That, at the discretion of the Garfield County Board of Health, an ISDS system is
not feasible due to environmental, topographic or engineering conditions where
the temporary housing is to be located; or
That, at the discretion of the Garfield county Board of Health, year-round access
is available and maintained for safe and regular access for sewage hauling
vehicles. ln addition, the following conditions must be met:
i. The applicant must demonstrate and guarantee an arrangement for
hauling sewage; and
The afplicanimust maintain all records including but not limited to trip
logs/reports and landfill receipts; and
Att"r"*ug" disposal records must be maintained as public records to
be availa-ble to the County and/or any other interested third party upon
request; and
The temporary housing must not exceed a cumulative of one (1) year
at an aPProved location; and,
v. These facilities shall be designed
wastewater Per Person Per daY.
to accommodate 75 gallons of
(B) For sites where potable water is hauled to and wastewater is hauled out, applicants must
keep appropriaie 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 of
at an approved facility. For facilities serving twenty-four (24) people or less, the operator
must conduct monthlytests (or quarterly if in on-site disinfection system is installed)and
maintain records of stored'potable water samples specific for coli form. Any tests
indicating coli form contamination must be disciosed to the Garfield County Board of
Health o-r designee. water systems serving twenty-five (25) people or more must
demonstrate conformance to state regulation! by obtaining all necessary.state permits
prior to the scheduling of a special Uie Permit for a Major Permit public hearing'
(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) Special Use permits for Major Facilities must be related to one or more commercial,
industrial, mineral extraction or highway operation locations and shall be limited to a
spacing of at least one (1) mile between
-tr/ajor
Facilities, regardless of land ownership or
operat5r. Special Use Permits for MajorTemporary Employee Housing Facilities for oil
and gas extraction purposes in the Resource Lands (RL) zoning district may be
exem-pted by the BObC from the one mile spacing if the operator can prove that the
housing structures and all supporling inf rastructure will be contained within the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission (COOCC) approved well pad and there will be no new
additional land disturbance outside of the COGCC approved well pad area. lf the
applicant is applying for a Special Use Permit for Major Facilities on.an approved
COGCC well'pa'd, ihe applicant must provide the relevant approved APD permit
indicating housing location(s) along with the application for a Special Use Permit for
Major Facilities.
(4) The maximum allowable time length of the special Use Permit for Major Temporary
Employee Housing Facilities is one-(1)year. For good cause shown, the permit may be
renewed annually'in a public meeting with notice by agenda only. Annual renewal review
shall be based on tne siandards here'in as well as all conditions of the permit' A permit may
be revoked anytime through a public hearing called up by staff or the Board of County
Commissioners. 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" foi renewal. The applicant must provide an estimated total
cumulative length of time the Major Facility(ies) will be at the proposed location along with a
statement of intentions to request renewal'past the one year expiration date as part of the
Special Use permit for Malor Facilities application. Failure to provide a statement of
intention for renewal will prohibit the Special Use Permit for a Major Facility(ies) from future
renewal consideration.
(5) Temporary housing shall be located at a site authorized by the Board of County
Commissioner" and'identified on the relevant site plan submitted with the Special Use
permit for a Major Facility(ies). lnhabitants of the Major Facility shall. be applicant's
employees and/oi subcontractors, working on the related construction or mineral extraction
operation, and not dependents of employees, guests or other family members'
(6) Major Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of weeds' '
,nO- 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 employees about means foi summoning fire apparatus, sheriff's office and
resident "rpioy""r. All fires are subject to 5307 of the 2003 lnternational Fire Code
(lFC) including'but not limited to permiis, attendance, open fires, coalgrills, fire bans and
bon fires. Orie (1) or more approved extinguishers of a type suitable_ for flammable
liquid, combustible materials or electrical fires (Class A, Class B and Class C), or dry
chemical, shall be located in an open station so that it will not be necessary to travel
more than one hundred (1OO) feet to reach the nearest extinguishel' A water storage
tank shall be required to'provide water to the sprinkler system and initial suppression
activities. The size of the water tank shall be determined based on sprinkler calculations
and initial suPPression demands'
(B) Wildlife-proof refuse containers must be provided for trash. At least one thirty (30) gallon
(4cubic 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 metalor
plastic with tigni-fitting lids. Refuse shall be disposed on not less than once weekly'
(C) Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attraction of animals
to the Major Facility(ies) site are provided.
(D)The applicant shall provide a detailed map and GPS coordinates to the Garfield County' ' Sherifi,s off ice ano ine relevant Fire Protection District which is suff icient for emergency
response purposes, including location of the Major Temporary Employee Housing
Facilities site; private and pudlic roadways accessing the site, ,?lf"q 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 and relevant Fire
Protection District.
(7) lf structures, requiring Building Permits under the GarJield County Building Code, are
constructed for the co-mmercia[ industrial, highway project or mineral extraction operation
related to the special Use permit for Major Facilities upon expiration or revocation of the
permit Ceftificaies of Occupancy for such structures shall be withheld until the temporary
living quarters are removed and ihe site is restored to the satisfaction of the county Building
and Planning Director.
(g) lf a Special Use Permit for Major Facilities is granted, the applicant shall notify the county
when site development begins. The applicant snatt verify in writing, by site plan and through
photo documeniation tha[ the site, water system, and sewage disposal System were
designed, installed and inspected in accordanle with the said special use permit and comply
wffi-att applicable regulations, permits, and conditions. All written documentation and site
ptans veiitying compiance must be stamped by a certified Colorado Engineer' The county
also reserves the iignt to inspect a site, without notice, to assess compliance with the
Special Use permit f6r Major Facilities. A determination of noncompliance with any Special
Use permit for Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities, or condition approval there,oJ'
is grounds for revocation or suspensionof said permit, in accordance with Section 59.01'06'
(g) lf there is suitable permanent housing inventory available in an area near the commercial,
industrial, highway project or mineral6xtraction operation, as determined atthe discretion of
the BOCC, the Sfieciai Use Permit for Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall
not be granted.
(10)No animals shall be allowed at Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities on Location
sites.
(11) ln evaluating a request for a Special Use Permit for Major Temporary.Employee Housing
Facilities, the Couniy Commissioners may require compliance with additional conditions of
approval as may be needed to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the public' (A.81-
263)
(12)The applicant shall submit as part of the Special Use Permit for Major Temporary Employee' ' Housing Facilities, a reclamaiion and revegetation plan for each specific site addressing all
points in section eleven (1 1) within this $5'02.21 .
a. Debris and waste materials, including, but not limited to structures, concrete, footings,
sewage disposal systems and re.lated infrastructure, water storage and related
distribution infrastructure, roads, and other sand, plastic, gravel, pipe and cable shall be
removed. All pits, cellars, and other holes will be backfilleb aS soon as possible after all
equipment is removed to conform to surrounding terrain' All access roads to the site and
associated facilities shall be closed, graded arid recontoured' Culverts and any other
obstructions that were part of the "..L.t road(s) shall be removed' Upon closure of a
camp facility, wastewater tanks shall be compleiely pumped out and either crushed in
place, punctured and filled with inert material or removed' Any waste material pumped
from a wastewater tank or waste debris from tank removal must be disposed of at an
approved facility tnai is permitted Oy COeUe and/or Garfield County to receive said
wastes. Materials m"y not be burned or buried (other than ISDS) on the premises' All
disturbed areas attecteO by Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities or.subsequent
operations shall be reclaimed u, "uity "ni ,. ne"arty as practicable to their original
condition and shall be maintained to controldust, weeds and minimize erosion' As to crop
lands, if subsidence occurs in such areas additional topsoil shall be added to the
depression and the land shallbe re-leveled as close to its originalcontouras practicable'
Reclamation shall occur no later than three (3) months after the special Use.Permit for
Major Temporary employee Housing Facilities expires or is revoked unless the Director or
designee extenOs in" tir" period because of conditions outside the control of the
aPPlicant.
b. All areas compacted by Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities and subsequent
operations shall be.ro..-ripp"d On crop land, iuch compaction alleviation operations
shall be undertaken when the soil moisture at the time of ripping is below thirty-five
percent (35%) ot iilfO capacity. Ripping shall be undertaken to a depth of eighteen (18)
inches unless and to the exteht OeO roit< is encountered at a shallower depth'
c. when a MajorTemporary Employee Housing Facilities site is removed, alldisturbed areas
willbe restored and revegetated as roon r" firacticable. For disturbed areas not regulated
by the colorado oil and- Gas Conservation commission, the following regulations will
apply:
(1) Revegetation of crop lands. All segregated soil horizons removed from crop lands
shalt be replaced to their original 6t"ir" positions and contour, and shall be tilled
adequately to re-establish a froper seedbed. The area shall be treated if necessary
and practicable to prevent invasion of undesirable species and noxious weeds' and
to control arr..n. Any perennialforage crops that were present before disturbance
shall be reestablished.
(2) Revegetation of non-crop lands. Allsegregated soil horizons removed from non-crop
landsshallbereplacedtottreiroriginalrelativepositionsandcontouraSnearaS
practicable to achieve erosion con-trol and long-term stability, and shall be tilled
adequately in order to establish a proper seedbed' The disturbed area then shall be
reseeded in the first favorable season. Reseeding with species consistent with the
adjacent plant community is encouraged' ln the absence of an agreement between
the applicant and the affected surfac6 owner as to what seed mix should be used'
the applicant shall consult with a representative of the local soil conservation district
to determin" tf'" ptop"r seed mix io use in revegetating the disturbed area'
d. During occupation and reclamation operations, all disturbed areas shall be kept free of
Garlield County and State of Colorado List A and B noxious weeds.
e. Successful reclamation of the site and access road will be considered completed when:
(1) On crop land, reclamation has been pedormed as per 11(c)(1) of this section, and
observation by the Director or designee over two growing seasons has indicated no
signif icant unrestored subsidence.
(2) On non-crop land, reclamation has been pedormed as per 11(c)(2) of this section,
and the total cover of live perennial vegetation, excluding noxious weeds, provides
sufficient soils erosion control as determined by the Director through a visual
appraisal. The Director or designee shall consider the total cover of live perennial
vegetation of adjacent or nearby undisturbed land, not including overstory or tree
canopy cover, having similar soils, slope and aspect of the reclaimed area.
(3) A final reclamation inspection has been completed by the Director or designee, there
are no outstanding compliance issues relating to Garfield County rules, regulations,
orders or permit conditions, and the Director or designee has notified the applicant
that final reclamation has been approved.
f. Specifically as to revegetation, the applicant shall provide security for revegetation of
disturbed areas in amount and in accordance with a plan approved bythe Garfield County
Vegetation Management Department. The security shall be held by Garfield County until
vegetation has been successfully reestablished according to the standards in the Gaffield
County Vegetation Management Plan adopted by resolution No. 2002-94, as amended.
5.02.22 - Administrative Permit for Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities ("Minor Permit"):
(1) Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities, in the nature of manufactured homes [as
defined under C.R.S. 42-1-102 (106) (b)l 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 land use approval for projects related to commercial, industrial and mineral
extraction operations in any Zone Dlstrict by the Building and Planning Department Director
(Director), through the Minor Permit process. Such housing shall be of a temporary nature,
and at the expiration or other termination of the Minor Permit, all structures, foundations and
associated infrastructure shall be completely removed. Such facilities are subject to all
applicable requirements of Garfield County building and fire codes (building code, fire code),
state and federal permits and relevant fire protection districts.
Minor Permits shall have all of the following basic characteristics:
D. The Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility and any associated
infrastructures ("Minor Facility(ies)") must be completely contained within a state
or federally permitted parcel (such as a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission (COGCC) approved oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation and
revegetation are secured with the permitting agency (Permitted Site); and,
E. The Minor Facility is located at the Permitted Site for less than a cumulative of
one (1 ) year; and,
F, The Minor Facility houses twenty-four (24) or fewer individuals at any one given
time.
Temporary employee housing facilities that do not have the three characteristics listed
above, i.e.,21ormoreindividualsatanyonetime,onlocationformorethanacumulativeof
one (1) year or not completely contained within a Permitted Site, i.e. "Major Facilities", are
subject to the special use review process and standards and requirements contained in
Section 5.02.21 and the enforcement provisions of Section 12 and Section 9.01 .06.
(2) General Minor Permit Application Requirements: The Applicant shall submit an application,
on a form provided by the Building and Planning Department (Department) and be issued a
Minor Permit by the Director prior to commencing installation of the Minor Facility.
A, Minor Permit and Area Wide Development Plan (AWDP): Each Minor Facility
application shall be reviewed by the Director and an administrative determination
made, in accordance with the process and timeframes outlined in Section 5,
below. The Applicant, however, may choose to applyfor an AWDP consisting of
multiple Minor Facilities to be developed within an identified amount of time,
using an accelerated administrative process, following approval of an AWDP,
leading to multiple Minor Permits. Approval of an AWDP, however, does not
guarantee approval of each Minor Permit. Administrative review is required for
permitting of each Minor Facility, in accordance with the process and timelines
contained in Section 5, below.
B. ldentity of Applicant. The Applicant for a Minor Permit or for approval of an
AWDP must be the owner of the surface estate of the subject lot (Owner),
consistent with Section 9 of this Zoning Resolution. lf a representative is acting
on behalf of the Owner, an acknowledgement from the Owner shall be included
with the application submittals required by Section 4, below. Such an
acknowledgment may be in the form of a letter of authority/agency or a lease,
sudace use agreement or similar document of legal effect demonstrating that the
Owner has given the representative permission to use the surface estate for
installation of one or more Minor Facilities. The representative may be the
operator of the Minor Facility(ies) (Operator), a land use planner, engineer,
consultant or any other type of authorized representative/agent.
C. Public Notice: At the time of submittal of an application for a Minor Permit or
approval of an AWDP, the Applicant shall demonstrate that notice was mailed to
adjacent property owners within 200 feet of the subject lot, as identified in the
Garfield County AsseSSor'S Records; the Owner (unless the Owner is the
Applicant and is not represented); and separated mineral estate owners, as
identified in the records of the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder. Public
Notice shall include at a minimum: name of the Applicant and representative (if
different), description/map of the subject lot with proposed location of Minor
Facility(ies), generaldescription of the proposed Minor Facility(ies), explanation
of the reconsideration process, outlined in Section 6, below, with the timeframe
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to request reconsideration of the Director's decision and contact information for
the DePartment'
D. The application must also include the submittals required by Section 3 and 4,
below.
(3) Submittal Requirements for an AWDP: At a minimum, the Applicant for approval of an
AWDP, along with the SUbmittals listed in section 2, above, shall submit:
A. A master map/site plan in accordance with section 4(H), below' identifying
the proposed location anJ anticipated layout for all Minor Facilities to be installed
within the AWDP. Site sfecific, surveyed maps depicting the. location of each
Minor Facitity, located *iinin the Permitted Site within the subject lot, shall be
submitted with each individual Minor Permit application and not with the
application for approval of an AWDP'
B. The master map/site plan shall include a list of the anticipated dates of
installation and removal for each Minor Facility. The list shall also include the
estimated total cumulative length of time (number of days) that the Minor
Facilities are anticipated to be installed at the proposed location'
C. Sign-offs from the Garfield County Sherriff's Office, relevant fire protection
oistrici(s), and GarJield County Building Department consistent with Section 4A
and B, below.
D. A legible photo of the state or federal "certifying stamp" for each housing unit
anticipaied to be used within the AWDP and demonstration that each proposed
unit meets current building code and Garfield County fire code requirements'
E. A general description of infrastructure and services listed in Section (4) C -
E, below. The detail required at the time of application for a Minor Permit is not
requiredatthetimeofapplicationforapprovalofanAWDP.
F. proof that required public noticing has been pedormed in accordance with
Section 2(C) above'
Assuming approval of the AWDP, following the timeframe for reconsideration
detaited in s6ction (6) betow. The Appticant may pro-cgg!_tg submit individual
apptications for the Minor Facilities propbseo within the AWDP, in accordance with
the submittal requirements, standards, administrative review process and timeframes
and the reconsideration process and timeframes, stated in Sections 4 - 7, below'
(4)Submittals for Minor Permit, including Minor Permit application for which an AWDP was
previouslY aPProved:
A. Sign-offs: review from the Garfield County Sheriff's Office and relevant fire
protection district(s). lf an AWDP was previously approved in accordance with
Section (3), above, the Applicant for a Minor Permit need not resubmit the sign-
offs.
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B.Sign-off : review from the Garlield County Building Department of the state or
federai "certifying stamp" for each housing unit proposed for use and
demonstration that each proposed housing unit meets current building code and
fire code requirements.'lf an AWDP has been previously approved yhig-h
includes the Minor Facility presently being permitted, the Applicant shall identify
the housing units which wiit Oe used at tl're Minor Facility from the list approved
as apart of the AWDP.
General description of the water system planned for potable water, along with
details regarding number and volume of potable-water.tanks, Source of water,
name of h-auler, hauler's Colorado Deparlment of Public Health and Environment
(oDPHE) registration number and copy of hauler's oDPHE certification,
ir"qr"n.y of
-delivery, and calculation of water demand and demonstration of
adequate caPacitY.
A general description of the system planned fo_r collection and storage of
sewagi and wastewater, along with details regarding number and volume of
sewale and wastewater vaults, name of hauler, frequency of pickup,
identiiication of sewage disposal site, calculation of sewage and wastewater
treatment demand ant demonstration of adequate storage and/or treatment
C.
D.
capacity.
E. A general description of the system planned for.collection and disposal of
refuselalong with deiails regarding refuse collection, including number, type and
volume of containers; namJof hauler; frequency of collection; and identification
of refuse disposal site.
F. A list of adjacent sudace owners within 200 feet of the subject lot (not only
the permitted Site), as identified in the Gar{ield County Assessor's records, and
a list of separated mineral estate owners in the subject lot, as identified in the
Garfield County Clerk and Recorders records'
G. A list of the final dates of installation and removal of the Minor Facility and a
representation of the total cumulative length oJ time (number of days) that the
Minor Facility will be installed at the proposed location'
H. Site plan: The Applicant shall submit an adequate site plan, consistent with
Section g.01.01 of thi's Zoning Resolution and the requirements listed below:
i. A vicinity map indicating the section, township, and range of the subject
lot and the location of Minor Facility within the subject lot and the
Permitted Site; general relation to surrounding public roads, private
roads, adjacent utitity systems, residential development, other actively
permitted Minor and Major Facilities, natural drainage courses and
municipalities within one (1) mile of the proposed Minor Facility; nodh
arrow and scale; GPS coordinates and current sudace ownership of
the subject lot. The vicinity map shall be presented on a USGS 7.5
minute ieries quadrangle at a scale of 1"=2000' or equivalent, with a
topography depicted at a minimum of 5' intervals.
ii. Surveyed layout of the proposed Minor Facility within the surveyed
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boundaries of the Permited Site, including at a minimum: sanvage and
wastarvater disposal, trash receptacles, potable water storage, all ofiter
associated infrastructure and all other equipment located wilhin the
Permitted Site.
iii. ldenffication of the private and public roadways accessing eactr Minor
Facility. Roaowafi'shall be marked as open, gated: and/or locked
lincfurie comUinations). Ebtaited directions, with mileage, shall be
iiven fiom the nearest town to each Minor Facili$, along each
roadwaY.
iv. Name, address and phone number of surface owner of the subject lot'
V.Name,addressandphonenumber,includinga24.houremergency
response number of at least two persons responsible for operato/s
"*",g"n"y field operations; contact numbers for local hospitals,
emergency r*pon*, fire protection districts, Garfield county sheffis
otr*, t_itbcare Flight, and applicable regulatory agencies; site
safetyievacuation p[n;'and any other written response plan for
potentiat emergencies at the Permitted Site'
vi. ldentification of the finaldates of installation and removalof the Minor
Facility. The site plan shall include a notation of the total cumulative
length of time (number of days) that the Minor Facility will be installed
at the Permitted Site.
l. The name, title, address, phone number and email address of the operato/s
emptoyee oroih"r"rthorized representativewho is in charge of ensuring thatthe
Minor fr"il,ty is in compliance'with the standards outlined in Section 5'02'22
("OPerator's ComPliance ffi ce/')'
J.A form, provided by the Department and signed by tf.re Operato/s Compliance
oticer,-inoicating'tnat tre'trrtinor Facility wi'fi ue initatteo in accordance with all
appticableGarfieldCounty,stateandfederalregulations.
K.Aform,providedbytheDepartmentandsignedby.theOperatofs
Compliance bffi".r, indicating that ihe Operator submits to the enforcement
provisions identified within Section (8), below'
L. A copy of the permit from the state or federal agency, regulating the
permitted bite, identiiying the location, conditions of approval, time period for
which ttte per171lt is valid ind the parameters for reclamation and revegetation of
the Minor Facility once the state oi federal permit for the Permitted Site has expired
or is otherwise terminated.
(5) Timeframe of Review and Administrative Determination:
a. Upon submittal of an application for a Minor Permit or for approval of an AWDP to
tf," O"p"rtment, a technicalcompliance check shall be completed and notice of
compliance or non-compliance senttotheApplicantbytheDirectorwithin fourteen
(f +) cafendar days of submittal. Once an appiication for a Minor Permit or AWDP
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is deemed technically compliant by the Director, the Director shall issue a
determination of approvat, "ipior"r
witn conoitions or denial within fourteen (14)
catenOar Oays following tne date of technical compliance determination' Failure by
the planning Director to ,""i tn" specified timeiine shall render the application
aPProved.
b. lf the Director finds in reviewing an application that the application meets the
standards set forth in this zoning Resolution, the Director shall approve the
application for a Minor perm-ii uni i$r" the Minor Permit to the owner of the
subjectlotorapprovetheapplicationforapprovalofanAWDP.
c. lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an applicable standard or
standards,theapplicationmaybeapprovedwithappropriatereasonable
condition-s impose'O'to avoid oirinirir" ihe significant adverse impacts of the
MinorFacility(ies).Such.oMition.mayinclude,butarenotnecessarilylimitedto,
the relocation or modification of proposed access roads, facilities (including water
and sewer facilities), or structuies;'landscaping, buffering, or screening; or any
other measures necessary to mitigate any significant impact on surrounding
ProPerties and inf rastructure'
d. lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an applicable standard or
standards and that the non-colipl,rn." cannot be mitigated through a condition(s)
of approval, the Director.r'"riJJny tn" vinor Permit oi application for approval of
an AWDP.
(6) Reconsideration Hearing: once the Director issues a determination on the
application the Jetermination sn?ll not be final for fourteen (14) calendar days after the
date of the determination in order to allow time for the applicant, adjacent property owners
withln 200' of r," "roi""t lot, the owner(s), subjgc-t lot separated mineral estate owners'
and/or ffre aoarJ of cbunty iommrssionlrr lgobc) to reconsider the determination made
by the Director. The Director's determination shall become f inal only after the expiration of
this fourteen (1a) calendar Ouy p"iioO, and only if the determination is not reviewed and
acted upon by the Bocc at a-subsequent reconsideration hearing'
A. Request by Applicant or Adjacent Property owner for Reconsideration of
Decision.
i. written Request. The Applicant (and the owner, if the owner is represented as
OetaiteO in (Z;1A;, above)', an adjacent property owner within 20!' of the subject
rot, aggrlevbir'oy tn" Diiector's-decision mayrequest reconsideration by the
aoc6"oy 1.n""n. of a written request filed with the Department within the
fourteen (14) daY Period of time'
ii. schedule Public Hearing. A public hearing by the BOCC.shall be held at the
next availaOle BOC6{ rJgularly scheduled meeting date in which all required
prior puOIlc noticing can tike place (Reconsideration Hearing)'
iii. Notice by Publication. At least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the date of the
scheduled n"consioeration Hearing,'the aggrieved party shall have published
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a notice of public hearing in a newspapeloi general c.irculation in the area in
whichtheproposedMinorFacilityorAWDPis|ocated'
iv. Notice to Adjacent Property owners. At least thirly (30) calendar days prior to
the date of the scheduled Fieconsideration Hearing, the aggrieved party shall
seno oy certified mail, return receipt requested, a written notice of the public
hearing to the owners oi record of all adjacent property within 200' of the
suOleci lot. The notice shall include a vicinity map, the legal description of the
subject lot, a shott nrrruiV" describing the Minor Facility or AWDP' and an
announcement of the date,time and locition of the scheduled Reconsideration
Hearing.
v. BOCC Decision. The BOCC shall conduct the Reconsideration Hearing and,
naseJ upon the evidence received at the hearing, the Board may uphold the
Directorjs decision, modify the decision or reverse the decision, based upon
compliance of the proposeo Minor Facility or AWDP with the regulations
contained in this Zoning Resolution and, specifically, section 5'02'22'
B, Call-up by Board. Within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of receipt of
notice of the Director's decision, the BbCC may at its discretion' decide to
reconsider the Director,s decision at the next regularly sched.uled meeting of the
BocCforwhichpropernoticeofhearingcanbeaccomplished'
i. call-up Vote, The BOCC shall consider the call-up reqttest, by.one or more
commissioners, at tn" n.*t regular meeting of the B9CC and set a public
hearini by a majority vote of
"the BOCC in favor of the Reconsideration
Hearing.
ii. Notice by Publication. At least thirty (30) calendar days priot to the date of the
scheduled Reconsideration Hearing beiore the BOCC, the Director shall have
puotisneo a notice of public hearing in a newspapglof generalcirculation in the
area in which the proposed MinorFacility or AWDP is located'
iii. Notice to Adjacent properly Owners. At least thirly (30) calendar days prior to
the date of the scheduled iLconsiOeration Hearing, the Director shall send by
certified mail, return receipt requested, a written notice of the public hearing to
the owners of record of aliadja'cent properly within 200' of the subject lot' The
notice shall includ" " ,tinity map,'the legal description of the subject lot, a
short narrative describing th6 frlinbiPermiior AWDP, and an announcement of
the date, time and locati6n of the scheduled Reconsideration Hearing'
iv. Decision by BOCC. The BOCC shall conduct the Reconsideration Hearing
and, based upon the "rid"n." received at the hearing, the Board may uphold
the Director's decision, modify the decision or reverse the decision' based
upon compliance of the proposed Minor.Facility or AW-DP with the regulations
contained in this Zoning Resolution and, specifically, section 5'02'22'
(7) The Minor Facility shall adhere to the following Minor Permit standards:
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A.
B.
c.
D.
E.
Minor Facilities must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations.
operator must keep and maintain appropriate records, to be provided to the
county or any interested third parly upon request, to demonstrate that potable
water supplied and sewage and wastewater meet the representations contained
*itr.inthe,application,as-requiredbySection4(C)and(D)above.
ln no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw sewage or
contaminated water be discharged on the ground surface' The operator shall
conduct monthly tests (or quartirly if an on-iite disinfection system is installed)
and maintain recorOs of sioreO fotable water samples specific for coli form
bacteria. Any tests indicating coli form contamination must be disclosed to the
Ga;field county Board of Hiafth or designee within T2hours from the time the
contaminated water was tested.
Minor Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free
of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored at
the Minor Facility for ofierational or security reasons must be managed in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations'
At least one thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) wildlife-pro9f refuse container shall be
proriO"O tor eicir minufaciured home or recreational vehicle unit' Said
lontainer(s) must be durable, washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with
tight-fitting lids.
F, Refuse shall be disposed of weekly, at a minimum. operators m.u.st. keep
appropriate records, to be provided to tne county or any interested third pafty
upon request, to demonstrate that refuse is collected in a timely fashion and
disposed of at a licensed facility.
G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attraction of
animals to the Minor Facility are provided'
H. Manufactured home or recreational vehicle units equipped by the manufacturer
with a fire sprinfler system, fire detection system, and/or alarm system shall be
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with 2003 lFc s901'4 and
s901.6 and as required by the relevant fire protection district(s)' smoke alarms
and manualtire alarm.yri"r. shallbe installed, inspected and maintained in all
other manufactured home or recreational vehicle units in accordance with 2003
tnternationat Fire Code (lFC) 5907.2.9 and 5907.2.10 and the requirements of
the relevant fire protection districts'
L single-station carbon monoxide alarms shall be placed in each manufactured
home or recreational vehicle unit'
J. One (1) or more approved fire extinguisher(s) of.a.type suitable for flammable
liquids, combustible materials and el6ctricalfires (Class ABC), carbon dioxide or
Ory cnemical, shall be located in each manufactured home or recreational vehicle
unit and placed in accordance with applicable codes'
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L.
lnhabitants of the Minor Facility shall be Applicant's employees and/or
subcontractors, working on the related commercial, industrial or mineral
extraction operation, an"d not dependents of employees, guests or other family
members.
Within 1 0 days following the expiration or other termination of the Minor Permit or
represented date of rJmoval identified within the Minor Permit, all housing
structures, foundations and associated infrastructure shall be completely
removed. The operatoi snarr provide the Department with photos, dated and
signeO by the bperator's Compliance Officer, indicating that all housing
Structures, foundations and associated infrastructure has been removed within
the specified timeframe.
M. No domestic animals are allowed at a Minor Facility'
N. Each Minor Facility shall have at least one (1) water storage tank with a minimum
of 2500 gallons of stored water for initialfire suppression, operation of sprinkler
systemslif applicable) and wild land fire protection'
o. All emergency situations requiring action by any government agency or fire
protectioi Oirfri.t shall be documented in wriiing and presented to the Planning
Department and Garfield county sheriff's office within 24 hours of the
occurrence.
P. All required Access Permits shall be obtained from the Garfield county Road and
Bridge Department or the colorado Department of Transportation'
Q. The Gar.field county sheriff,s office and relevant fire protection district(s) must
be notified at teisi 24 hours prior to installation and removal of each Minor
Facility. The Department shall be copied on all such notification' whether hard
coPY or electronic.
R. Wastewater DisPosal:
i. Vault system: All vault systems shall be designed and. install?g to
accommodate the maximum number of persons, identified within the Minor
Permit uppr,.rtion, who will inhabit the Minor Facility' ln addition, all vault
systems dnrff O" equipped with an ovedlow alarm device' Vault systems
shall be designed toaccommodate a minimum of 75 gallons of wastewater
p", p"rron-p"er oav lf a vault system is proposed or has been approved,
the APP|icanVOPerator must:
a. Demonstrate that year-round vehicular access is available and
maintained for safe and regular access for sewage hauling vehicles'
b. Provide a copy of the contract for hauling sewage'
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c. Maintain all sewage disposal records including but not limited to trip
logsireports and iandfill'receipts as public records, available to the
cSunty and/or any other interested third party upon request.
ii. lndividual sewage Disposal system (lsDS): lf an lsDS is proposed or has
Oeen approvedl then' it sfratt ne designed, installed and operated to
accommodate the maximum number of fersons who will inhabit the Minor
r"iiritv and shall otnlrwise be operated in accordance with the GarJield
C;;;ty tsos regutations as contained in BoCC Resolution Number 1994H-
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(8) Enforcement:
A. procedures: Violations of Section 5.02.22are subject to Section .1.2
and Section
9.01.b6 of this Zoning Resolution and the procedures contained in this Section
(8).
B. lnspection: The BOCC reserves the right to inspect any Minor Facility' including
structures and infrastruclure and aiy other related improvements, and/or
required documentation retated to the Minor Facility, through its authorized
representative(s), to determine if such are in compliance with this Zoning
ResoLtion and,'specificalty, Section 5.02.02; the building code and fire code;
and specific conditionr of tn. Minor Permit. Such authorized representative(s)
may inspect lsDS systems under the county lsDs regulations (adopted by
BOCC Resolution 19g4H-136). Any official performing an inspection shall abide
by all laws of search and selzure, ai set forth by fedelal and state statutory and
constitutional provisionr, in ".."tting the Minor Facility, the Permitted Site and
the subject tot. Visits to a tttinor Faciliiy by a fire protection district or the Garfield
CountySheriff,sOfficewillbereportedtotheDirector.
Permit Revocation: All enforcement actions run with Minor Permits for individual
Minor Facilities ,no ur. nol applied to AWDP's. lf it is found, consistent with the
pio."orr" identified in Section 9.01 .06, that the permitted. Minor Facility was not
installed in conformance with or is out of conformance with any of the standards
established in this Reiotution, applicable building andior fire codes or specific
conditions of the Minor permit, the Minor Permit may be suspended or revoked
nv tn" Bocc. The BOCC may also suspend or revoke the Minor Permit upon
notice from a state or federal agency or a fire protection dstrict that said agency
or district has determined that-the Minor Facility is out of compliance with that
"g"n;y,r
or district'i i"grt"tion". lf a..Minor Permit is revoked, the previously
pE*iti"o Minor Facllity Jr,rtt o" immediately vacated and any installed structures
and infrastructure snatt ne removed within the fourteen (14) calendar days
following the date of revocation. Proof of removal shall be provided to the
arirOing"rnd planning Department by 5:00 PM on the fourteenth (14) calendar
Oay. Suicfr proot snatiLe in tne form oiphoto documentation signed and dated by
the Compliance Officer'
Effect of a Revoked Permit:A revoked Minor Permit shall not be renewed' and a
request for approval of a Minor Facility at the same location shall be processed
as a new aPPlication.
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Liability: owner of the subject lot and the operator of the Minor Facility are each
individually responsible for compliance with the regulations contained in this
Zoning Resolution and, specifically, Section 5'02'22'
Three (3) Revoked Permits: Upon revocation of three ^(3) Minor Permits, the
Building and planning Director shall refer the fourth (4h) and all future Minor
Permitipplications O! tfre offending Operator to the BOCC. The BOCC shall
review such applications as a request for a Special Use Permit, in accordance
with the Majoi Facitity regulations contained in Section 5.02.21 of this Zoning
Resolution.
The offending operator may be allowed to submit future applications for Minor
Permits for review and approval by the administrative process contained in
Section 5.02.22, rather than review in accordance with the Special Us-e Permit
process contained in Section 5.02.21, upon the written request of the Operator
and only at the BOCC's sole discretion'
III. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
StaffrecommendsthmionrecommendthattheBoardofCountyCommissioners
approve the amendment as submitted in Exhibit E and Exhibit F,
E,
F.
G.
1.
2.
3,
4.
5.
That the meeting before the Garfield County Planning Commission was extensive and
complete, tnat itt pertinent facts, matterg and issues were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard.
That on November 13, 2006 the Board of County Commissioners directed Gadield
County planning Staff to draft regulations to allow for an administrative permit process
for minor Temporary Employee Housing facilities.
That on May 9, 2007 the Planning commission held a meeting to discuss the^application
which was continued to the regularly scheduled meeting date of August 8-2007 '
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
Gar{ield County.
That the application has met the requirements of the GarJield County Zoning Resolution
of 1 978, as amended.
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Building & Planning Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
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Text Amendment to Zone District I Zoning Resolution
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Date Submitted: TC Date:
Hearing Date:
GENERAL INFORMATION
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STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
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At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfietd County, Coiorado, held
in the Commissioners, Meeting Room, Garfieid County Courthouse, in Gienwood Springs on Monday
the 136 of November,2006,there were present:
John Martin ' Commissioner Chairmaa
G t*arcot* , commissioner
Tr"ri Horrpt ' Commissioner
C*"1)," D.hlg"* , Deputy CoqR Attorney
Mitdred Atsdorf ' Clerk of the Board
J.t* S*ith
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" Assistant County Mo"pger
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done' to-wit:
RES0LUTION NO.2006 - M
A RESOLUTION AMEI\IDING TIIE TEXT SECTION 5'02'2I OF T}IE GARFTELD
COIINTY Z,ONING RESOLUTTON OF I,978 ADOPTING REGT]LATION'
WHEREAS, on the Znd day of January, 1979, the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield
County, Colorado. adopted Resolution No, iq-f concerniag a Zonrng Resolution for the County of
Garfield. State of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, the Board is authorized by the provisions of Sections 30-2S-109 through 30-28-1 16,
C.R.S. 1973, asamende4 to provide f.; fi; ,pp.o""1 of amendments to such ZonngResolution' and
the Board has so amended the said Resoirfion; and
WHEREAS,onDecember16,lggl,theBoardadoptedacodifiedversionoftheGarfield
County ZontngResoiution of 1978 and att subsequent amendments; md
WHEREAS, on october 11, 2006, the Garfieid county plnnning_commission recommended
approval of the proposed text mendmexrt to Section 5.a22r, Special Use Permits for Tmporary
EmploYee Housing;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on the 13e day of Novembet,20a6 before the Board of
Courty Commissioners of CarnitO Counfy, Colorado,- oi tlr" Commissioners meeting room' Suite
100, Garfiefa Couny* Administrative Builiing, 108 8th Stree! Glenwood Springs, Colorado' aslo
which hearing pubiic notice was given in-accordauce with requirements of section 10 of the
Garfi eld CountY 7a"ing Resolution;
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ADOPTED this
ATTEST:
WHEREAS, the Board on the basis of evidence produced at the aforementioned hearing
has made the following detennination of fact:
i. That an application for a zone disrict text amendments werc rnade consistent u'ith
the requirements of s""tio" ro.o0 of the Garfield county zonngResolution of
1978, as amended;
z. That the Board of County Commissioners_ is authorized by the provisions of
section 30-2g-116, C.RS: lili, * amende4 to provide for the approval of
amendments to the Garfield County l'gning Resolution;
3. That the publ.ic hearing before the Board of county commissioners was extensive
and completc, tlEt all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that
all interested parties were heard at the hearing;
4. That the Garfield county plandng commission has reviewed the proposed zone
district text amendment and made a recommendation as required by Section 10'04
of the Garfield County ZoningResolution of 1978, as amended;
5.Thattheproposedtextarnendmentsareinthebestinterestofthehealth'safety'
morals,convc'lrienc.,o'ao,p'o'poi,yandweHareofthecitizrnsofGarfield
CountY.
Now, TI{EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Garfield County, Colorado, that the G*fiilt"unty Zoning Resoiution' adopted on the 2nd day
of January, 1g7g, ard identified as its Resolution No. 7g-1, as subsequently amended by this
Board, shall be and hereby is amended *6 fu language will be incorporated into the codified
Garfield County ZonngResolution uaopi"a Uy the-noard on December 16' 1991 as shown on
the attached Exhibit A:
day of ,20a6
GARFIELD COLINTY BOARD OF
COMMIS SIONERS, GARFIELD
COLINTY, COLORADO
Cierk of the Board Chairman
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Upon motion dulY
following vote:
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
made Bnd seconded the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the
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l,,Cornty-Clerkgdex-officioClerkoftheBoardof
county commissioffi and-state.aforesai4 do hereby certify that the
annexed and foregoing Resolution is tt.ry ""iri9d^from
the Records of the Proceeding of the
Board of County Comiissioners for saia Oarneid County, now in my office'
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hererurto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
Counf, at Glenwood Springs, this
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day of A,D.2006.
county clerk and ex-offrcio clerk of the Board of county commissioners
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Garfield Gounty, Board of County Cornmissionert
As Adoptad - "*f*1, i
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Exhibit A
5.CI2.21Special Use Permits for Temporary Employee Housing:
(1)Attimesofseverehousingshortage,extremely,remolelocationsorother
emergency ,onoition=, s{ecial usE permits foitemporary employee housing in
the nature sf manutactured homei lai aenn"O yrye] C.R.S' 42-1-102 (106) (b)I
and/or recreationalvehicles tas oetrneo under c'R.S. 42-1-1a2 (61), with the
addition that such truck, truck tractor, motor home or campor trailer is being used
for ternporary iirlts qrrtt"o and not'recreational purposesl may be grarrted for
projects within GarteH County retateO to commercial' industrial' mineral
extraction or'niJn*"v operations of suustantial size in any zone dlstrict by the
county commiisionirsthrough the special use ryl*it process, such housing
shalt be "f ,;;p;ry naturJ. eilre'expiration of the permit' the lands shall be
restored ano ai6ousing strudures and associated infrastructure shall be
removed'Reviewofthepermit"n"uou',oj""tt9$?93and$5.03oftheGarfield
County Zoning Regrirtidn" of 1978 as Amended' Att Speciat Use Permits for
Temporary Employee Housing it *rUi"J to all applicable building code' state and
federat permit requirements, fire piotlAion district requirements and fire code
requirements.
(2)SpecialUsePermitsforTemporaryHoysing:Theapplicantehallsubmitan
adequate"it"pr".,'*sistentwittr5s'ot.0landincludingproposedwater
supply, proposed method or s"wagJ treatment and names and addresses of
adjacent ProPertY owners'
(A)Waterandwastanatersystemsproposedtoservicetemporaryemptoyee
housing must comply with aff apilicaOle state and local laws and regulations'
ln addition, ,iri*,Lg* must ue disposed of oneite using an tndividual
sewage Disposal system (lsDs) unless the applicant can prove:
1. That, at the discretion of the Garfield County Board of Health' an
$i;Fi;m is not Easible due to environmental, topographic or
"ng*d;rg conditions where the temporary housing is to be located;
or
Z. That, at the discretion of the Garfield County Board of. Health, year-
t.o,ndaccessisavailableandmaintainedforsafeandregularaccass
forsewagehaulingu'ni"r.',lnaddition,thefollowingconditionsmust
be met:- ;. The applicant must demonstrate and guararilee an
arangemBnt for hauling sewage; and
b.Theapplicantmustmaintainallrecordsincludingbutnot
limited io trip logs/reports and landfill receipts; and
c. AII sewage iisp-osaf records musl be maintained as public
recordstooeavaitabtetotheCountyand/oranyother
interested third party upon reques{; and
d. The tempot"w f,ouiing must not exceed a cumulative of one
(1) Year at an aPProved location'
Gerhcld County, Board of County Cornmissiorers
AsAdopM _"*lL:,rlH
(B)Forsiteswh6repotablewater,ishauledtoandwastewaterishauledout,
applicants,urtk*p appropride rec:ords, to be provided to the county upon
request to demonstrate't'hat water supplied to a eite ts from an approved
source and that wastewatei- is aisposla at an approved facility. For facilities
servingtwenty.four(24)peop}eo,,t"'',theoperatormustcondugtmonthly
tests (or qr"rt"riv-ir ,n''o[oii. oi*inreJion syl!9q is installed) and maintain
records of stoiJ potable water samples "p"t" for,coli form. Any tests
indicating cofi fo-ni contamination must be disclosed to the Garfield County
Board of nearm-o;6tL;;. Watei sydems serving twenty-five (2Slneontg
or more must demonstrate "ontotrati""
to state regulations by obtaining all
necessarystatepermitspriortotneschedulingofiSpecialUeePennitfor
i"rpotrty Emplbyee Housing public hearing'
(c)lnno@seshallunsafewaterbeusedfordrinkingnorshallrawsewageor' used water be discharged on the ground surface'
(D)SpecialUsePermitsforTemporaryEmployeeHousingsitesmustberelated
to one or ror" *mmerciat, industrial' miniral extrastion or highway
operation rocations ano shell be limiteo to a spacing- of at least one (1) mile
betwaen temporary employee nou"ing sites, iegardless of land onnership or
operator. spe.,iaiuse Permits toti"tipooty FTll.o.yte Houeing for oil and
gas extraotion purposes ln tne nesouri" U"nO" (Rl-i zoning district may be
exemptedbytheaoccfromtheonemilespacingiftheoperatorGanprove
that the norri n g- t:ilil; il
"f
i"rppottln'g rnf rietrudurc will be sontai ned
within the cotorado 01 and ess c#missioi (coGcc) approyed y"lpll
and there wilt be no new additionailand dieturLance outside of the COGCC
approved nrell pad area. lf tire appiicant is applying !o1 a special use Permit
forTempor"wE*pfov"e Housing on an approlgq COGCC well pad' the
applicant must provide the relevani"ppto'*A Af?.?"*it indicating housing
tocation(s) J;; *idihe applicaiion ior a special Uee Permit for Temporary
EmPloYee Housing'
(3) The maximum allowable time lengrth of the special use Permit for Temporary
Emptoyee norsi,ig'i; ;" irl y"".-r, For good'cause shown, the permit may be
renew'd annuattyln a prOii. meeting wth notice by agenda only' Annualrenewal
review shall be OLseA on the standards herein as well-as all condiiions of the
permit.Apermit,.y-n.'*t"d"nyti,*throughapublichearingcalledupby
staff or the Board oicornty commiieionera. By way. of example and not
.
limitation, continued non-availability of a permanenihousing inventory or the.
nature of the csnstruction or extrastion ptiect ma,v. coptitute *good oY:t'i9l
renewat. The appticant must provide an'esiimated total cumulative length of time
the temporary ;;loG" frorling will be at the proposed location along w1h a
statement of intentions to request on",*t pas! the one year expiration date as
part of the Speciai Use permit for femporary Employee Housing application'
Failure to proviOe a Jtatement of inteni'ion ioi ten!*il will prohibit the Special
UsePermittorrempo'arvEmployeeHousingPermitfromfuturercnewal
consideration.
(4) Temporary housing shall E located at a site authorized by the Board of county
Commissioners and identified on tneiJevant site plan su-bmitted with the Special
UeePermitrorremporaryernptoyeeHoueing.lnhabitantsofthetemporary
Ga rf ield cou ntY, Boerd of
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housing shall be applicant's employees andior subcontractors, working on the
related oonstruction or mineralextraction operation, and not dependents of
employees, guests or otherfamily membem'
(5) Temporary employee housing sites s.hatl be maintained in a clean, safe and
saniiary cbnOitionl free of ,r"Ldt and refu3e. Any hazardous or noxious
materials that must be stored on site for operational or security rea8ons must be
managed in accordanca with atl applicable iederal, stde and local'laws and
regulations
(A) Fire Protection General Requirements: Provisions shall be made for giving
alarm in case of ftre. lt shali be the responsibility of the duly authorized
.
attendant or caretaker to inform all employees about mean8 for summoning
fire apparatrr, tft*tft office and resiaeni employees' All fires are subiect to
$307';tfre aCiOg lntemational Fire Code (lFC) including brtt not timited to-.
permits, attendanoe, open fires, coal grills, fire bens and bon frres' one (1) or
more approu"O L*tinguishers of a Ope suitable for.flammable liquid or
electricalnres (CfasJn, ClaeE B and Claes C), carbon dioxide or dry
chemical, ehall be located in an open station so that it will not be necessary to
travEl more than one hundred (1Ob) feet to reach the neerest extinguisher' A
water storage tank may be required if Courfi and localflre protection offtcials
deem it necessary
(B) Bear-proof refuse containere must be provided for trash' At leaet one thirty
(30) gallon (4 cubic feet) container snall be provided for each unit or the
equiiatent in a centraltiash colkection facility. Said containe(s) must be
durable, washable, non-absorberlt metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids'
Refuse shall be disposed of not less than once weekly'
(c) outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attrastion
of animals to the teirporary employee housing site are provided.
(D) The applicant shall provide a detailed map and GPS coordinates to the
Garfield Count/ Siri*fr ffice and the relevant Fire Protection District which
is sufficient for emergency response purposes, inoluding location of the
temporary empioyee-housing site; privati and public.roadways accessing the
site, markea ai s'pen, gatedLndioi loofed; and detailed directions to the site
from a maior pinii" rig[t-ot*"y. The map is subje_clto approral by the
Garfield County Sherfos Of1ce and relevant Fire Protection District'
(6) lf structures, reguiring Building Permits under the Garfield Cognty Building Code'
are constructed for tfie commlrcial, industriat, highway prqect or mineral
,
extraction operation related to the Special Use PLrmit for Temporary Employee
Housing, upon expiration or revocation of the permit Certificdes of Occupancy
for such structures shall be withheld until the temporary living quarters. are
rernoved and the site is restored to the satis{action of the County Building and
Planning Director.
(7)lfaSpecialUsePermitforTemporaryEmployleHousingisgranted,the' ' applicant shall notfy the county when site'development begins' The applilent.
i[lfl verity in writini, by site plbn and through photo documantation that the site'
Garfreld Coun$, Boerd of County Commiaslonero
AsAdoPted t*"'il:';'ffi
watersystem,andBewagedisposal.systemvyeredesigned,installedand
inspected in
"ccorOano-"ritt',
tire saiO'special use. permit and comply with all
applicable r"grr"tion., p"*it", and.co-fditions. Allwriften documentation and
site plans rrrffvini-"o"Iprance'must ue stamped by a certified colorado
Engineer. rne coJn]tv;il;F*:: lhu right to inspest a site, without notice, to
asses. comptian} ,ittn t" speciar use Fermit for Temporary Employee
Housing. A determination of non"o'pli'nce with 'ny.:ry:i"l
Use Permit for
Temporary Emptoyee Housing, o,-
"oriJition
apprwai thereof, is grounds for
revocation or rrr-p*nSion of
"iiO
p"t it, i" accordance with Section $9'01'06'
(g) lf there is suitable permanent housing inventory available..in an area near the
commerciaf, inOue-ntaf, fiigt*"y pro$d or miniral extraction operation as
determined at th;;ilii;n oit" aocc, the speciar use permit for Temporary
Employee Housing shall not be granted'
(9) No animals ehall be allowed at temporary employee housing sites'
(10)lnevaluatingarequqstforaSpeciatUsePermitforTemporaryEmployae
Housing,theCountyCommission"o*,yrequirecompliancewithaddttional
conditions of approval as may be needeJ to eneure the health, safety and
welfare of the Public' (A.81-263)
(1 1)The applicant shall submit as part of the speoial uee Permit for Temporary
Employee Housing, a reclamation "^Ji"*getalion
plan for each specific site
addressing arr poiiis in section eleven (11) within this $5.02.21.
a. Debris and waste materials, including, but not limited to structures' concrete'
footings, sewage disposal systems ino retated infrastrudure, water storage
and related distribution infrastructure, roads, and other sand, plastic.'.gravel'
pipeandcableshallberemoved.Allpits,cellars,andotherholeswitlbe
backfilled ,r roon "r
possible after aitequipment is. removed to conform to
sunounding tenain. All access toaa= iotii" eite and associated facilities shall
be closed, graded and recontou,"c c,t*rts and any other obstructions that
were part of ttr"-""c""s road(s) shall be removed. upon closure of a camp
facility, uastBrrrrater tanks sr,atr.oe'completely p.umped out and either crushed
in place, punctureO and filled wlth inertmateiial or removed' Any waste
material pr*p.o-tto* a wastewater tant< or waste debris from tank removal
must be disposed of at an ,pprorrd i".ilit, that is permitted by CDPHE andlor
Garfield Cour6, toie"tV" "iiO
wastes. Materials may not be bumed or buried
(oth;; thr" tSdSi on 6.re premises. All distu/oed areas affecfed by temporary
employee houeing or subeequent operations..shall be,reclaimed as early and
as nearty as practicable to their oriiinal condition and,shall be maintained to
control aust, ileeOs and minimize Jrosion. As to crop lands, tf subsidence
occurs in such areas additionaltopsoir srrail be added,to the depression and
the land shall be r+leveled as clole to its originel contour as practicable'
.
Rectamation shall occur no later than three (5) months after the Special Use
PermittorremporaryEmployeeHousingexplresorisrevokedunlessthe
Director or Oesidee'extenOs tne time pitiod because of conditions outside
the control of the aPPlicant'
b,Allareascompactedbytemporaryemployeehousingandeubsequent
Garfield County, Board of County Commissioran
AsAdopted **"rro:1rrrff
operationsshallbecross-ripped.oncropland,suchcompac'tionallevtation
operations shall Oe ,nJ*.t"iln when the soil moisture at the time of ripping is
below thirty-five p.r"""itgs%) of field capacity. Ripping shall be undertaken to
a depth of eigl.rteen tiel i*"h; unless anC tc ihe extent bed rock ie
encountered at a shallower dePth
c.Whenatemporaryemployeehousingsiteisremoved,alldisturbedareaswill
be restored and revegetated as soon as pr"acticable. Fordisturbed areas not
regulated by the cot-raoo oil and cas
-C'onservation Commission' the following
regulations will aPPIY:
(1)Rgvegetationofcroplands'Allsegregatedsoil,h,orizonsremovedfrom
crop lands,n"ff U"'r"pfaced to tnEir Jriginal relative.positions and
contour, ano snalt ue iitteo adequately io re-establish a proper seedbed'
The area shall be treated if necessary and practicable to prevent invasion
of undesiraure sp"cLs and noxious weeds, and to control erosion' Any
perennialforagecropsthatwerepresentbeforedisturbanceshallbe
reestablished.
(2)Revegetationofnon.croplands.Allsegregatedsoilhorizonsremoved
from non-cr"t;;; "nif Uu replaced-to their original relative positions
and contou, I" n*"i as practlcable to achieve erosion control and long-
term stabitity,rnJ tr,"tt Ue titteO adequately in order to establish a proper
seedbed. The disturbed area then shall be reseeded in the first favorable
season. neseJing with species consistent with the adjacent plant
communityisencouraged.lntheabsenceofanagreemerrtbetweenthe
applicant ano itre affeied surface owner as to what seed mix should be
used, the appf-ical snall consult with a representative of the local soil
conservation-district to detennine the proper seed mix to use in
revegetating the disturbed area'
d. During occupation and reclamation operations, all disturbed arBas shallbe
kept free of Garfiefi county and state of colorado List A and B noxious
weeds.
e. gucoessful reclamation of the site and access road will be considered
completed when:
(1) On crop land, reclamation has bgen performed.as per ,,|11?1!-oj^tlj:^
. ,
section, and observation by the Director or designee over two growtng
sBaaons nas lnoicated no signifi cant unrestored subsidence.
(2)Onnon-cropland,reclamationhasbeenperformed.3sperll(c)(2)ofthis
section, ano tne total cover of live perennial vegetation, excluding noxious
weeds, provides sufficient soils erosion control as determined by the
Director tnroush , ,i"rrr appraisal. The Direclor or designee shall
consider the total cover of live perennial vegetation of adjacent or nearby
undisturbed tanA, not including overstory oitree canopy cover' having
similar soils, slope and aspect of the reclaimed area'
(3)AfinalreclamationinspectionhasbeencompletedbytheDirectoror
Garfield County, Board of County Commissioneo
As Adoptod **-il:t;'"tff
designee, there are no outstanding compliance.issues relating to Garfield
Couity rules, regulations, orders or permit conditions., and the Director or
designee has nitified the applicant that final reclamation has been
approved.
f. specificatly as to revegetation, the applicant shall provide Eecurity for
dvlgetation of disturbed areas in amount and in accordance with a plan
apprirea by the Garfield County Vegetation Management Department' The- .
slturity snitt Ue nefJ UV Garfieli Colrnty until vegeftiontras been successfully
reestablished accordini to tft" standards in the Garfield County Vegetation
Management Plan adoited by resolution No' 2002-94, as amended'
g. specifically as to reclamation, the appiicant shall provide security for
- reclamation of disturbed areas in amount and in accordance with a plan
approveo by the Garfreld county Planning Department. The, security shall be
["fA O/C.rfield County until reclamation has been successfully completed per
Section 11 within this $5'02.21.
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regulalions
Zoning Resolution ot r si8 "i hmendeb' Section 5'0'z 22D$f;?
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities
("Minor Permit"):
(1) Minor Temporary Employee lo'.t]ng Facilities'.1n,,th" nature of manufactured
homes [as definJd under"C.R .5. +Z'-i-lOi if OO) (b)] and/or recreational vehicles
[as defined unoeic.n.s.42-1-102 (6i;;th ifu iiloilion that such truck', truck
tractor, motor home or camper traiteiis'neing used for temporary living quarters
and not recreational purposest, nr"'v J"-gru;t"o l-r11use approval for projects
related to commercial, industrial and min'eral extraction operations in any Zone
District by the Building and ptanni"s o"of1re1t D,e3tor (Director), through the
Minor permit pro."..] such housin"g shall be of a temporary nature, and at the
expiration o' otn", t"rmination of tne'fi,'inoi F"t'it' all structuies' foundations and
associated infrastructure shall o" "o*pi"1.ly
,"ror"d- such facilities are subject
to att appticabte requirements ot OJJiSJ C6unty building and fire codes (building
code, fire code), state and federal peimits and rblevant fire protection districts'
Minor permits shall have all of the following basic characteristics:
A.TheMinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilityandanyassociated
infrastructures (,,Minor
-iJcil'ivti"s)")
mrJst be completely contained
withinastateorfederally_p"i,itt6oP^1':|(suchasaColoradooil
and Gas Conservation
^co,*ission (CoGCC) approved oil/gas well
pad) in which reclarnatiJn *o r"u,igetation are secured with the
p"rritting agency (Per:mitted Site); and'
B. The Minor FacilitY is located at
cumulative of one (1) Year; and,
the .Permitted Site for less than a
C.TheMinorFacilityhousestwenty-four(24)orfewerindividualsatany
one given time'
ave the three characteristics
Ternpbrary iemployee'housing facilities that do not h
.listedabove,i.e-.,23orrnorerndividualsatanyonetime,onlocationformore
,than a cumulative.oi 9ne f t Veaior noi to'npf itely contained within a Permitted
Site, i.e. "Major Facilities", are subject to ^the .special use review process and
standards and requir'ements .ontrin"O in Section 5'02'21 and the enforcement
[t*"iou" of Section 12 and Section 9'01'06'
(2) General Minor Permit Application Requirements: The Applicant shall submit an
applicatton, in' , form'proviOeO Oi if..le Building and Planning Department
(DepartmentianJ n" isrllo a Minor'Permit by the Director prior to commenctng
installation of the Minor Facility'
A.MinorPermitandAreaWideDevelopmentPlan(AWDP):EachMinor
FacilityapplicationihallbereviewedbytheDirectorandan
administrativedeterminutionmade,inaccordancewiththeprocess
and timeframes ouflin"J in s".tion 5, below. The Applicant, however'
may choos" ,o "ppi!"tot
-un AWf P ,consisting
of multiple Minor
Facilities to be deveroieJ*itnin an identified amount of time, using an
accelerated aominisirliJ" pro.".r, following approval of an AWDP,
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leadingtomultipleMinorPermits.ApprovalofanAWDP,however,
does not guarantee approval of each Minor Permit' Administrative
review is rlquired for permitting of each Minor Facility, in accordance
with the process and timelines contained in Section 5, below'
B. ldentity of Applicant. The Applicant for a Minor Permit or for approval
of an AWDp must be the owner of the surface estate of the subject lot
(owner), consistent with section 9 of this Zoning Resolution' lf a
,"p,"'"nt,tiveisactingonbehalfoftheowner,anacknowledgement
from the Owner shall" be included with the application submittals
requiredbySection4,below.Suchanacknowledgmentlul-b"inthe
form of a l'etter of authorityiagency or a lease, surface use agreement
or similar document of legallttect demonstrating that.the Owner has
giventherepresentativepermissrgn]o.use.thesurface-estatefor
installation of one or more Minor Facilities. The representative may
oetr,eoperatoroftheMinorFacility(ies)(operator),'alanduse
planner,engineer,consultantoranyothertypeofauthorized
rePresentative/ag ent.
C. public Notice: At the time of subr,nittal of an application for a Minor
p"irit or approval of an AWDP, the Applicant shall demonstrate that
notice was mailed to adjacent property'owners within 200 feet of the
"rOf".t
lot, as identified in the Garfield County Assessor's Records;
thebwner (unless the Owner is the Applicant and is not represented);
and separaied mineral estate owners, as identified in the records of
the Garfield County Clerk and Recorder. Public Notice shall include
at a minimum: name of the Applicant and representative (if different),
deicription/map of the subject lot with proposed. l-ocation of Minor
racilitv(iu"), general description of the proposed Minor Facility(ies),
explanation 6t tne reconsideration process, outlined in Section 6'
Oeiow, w1h the timeframe to request reconsideration of the Director's
decisionandcontactinformationfortheDepartment.
D. The application must also include the submittals required by Section 3
and 4, below'
(3) submittal Requirements for an AWDP: At a minimum, the Applicant for
approval of an AWDP, along with the submittals listed in Section 2, above, shall
submit:
A. A master map/site plan in accordance with section 4(H), below,
identifying the proposed location and anticipated layout-for all Minor
Facilitres to be installed within the AWDP. Site specific, surveyed
n1up. depicting the location of each Minor Facility, located within the
permitted SitJ within the subject lot, shall be submitted with each
individual Minor Permit application and not with the application for
aPProval of an AWDP.
B. The master map/site plan shall include a list of the anticipated dates
of installation and removal for each Minor Facility. The list shall also
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include the estimated total cumulative length of time (number of days)
that the Minor Facilities are anticipated to be installed at the proposed
location.
C. Sign-offs from the Garfield County Sherriff's Office, relevant fire
pritection district(s), and GarJield County Building Department
consistent with Section 44 and B, below'
D. A legible photo of the state or federal "ceftifying stamp".for each
housing unit anticipated to be used within the AWDP and
demonltration that each proposed unit meets current building code
and Garfield County fire code requirements'
E. A general description of infrastructure and :services. listed in Section
(4iC - E, below, The detail required at the time of application for a
Minor permit is not required at the time of application for approval of
an AWDP.
F. Proof that required public notieing has been performed in accordance
with Section 2(C) above.
AssumingapprovaloftheAWDP,following.t|:timeframefor
reconsideration detailed in section (6) below. The Applicant may proceed
to submit individual applicationsJoi tne Minor.Facilities proposed within
the AWDp, in accordance with the submittal requirements, standards,
administrative review process and timeframes and the reconsideration
processandtimeframes,statedinSections4-7'below'
(4)Submittals for Minor Permit, including Minor Permit application for which an
AWDP was PreviouslY aPProved:
A. Sign-offs: review from the Garfield county sheriff's office and
[ierant fire protection district(s). lf an AWDP was previously
. aPproveo in accordance with Section (3), above, the Applicant for a
Minor Permit need not resubmit the sign-offs'
,8. Sign-off: review {rom the Garfield county Building Department of the
site or,federal "ceftifying stamp" for each housing unit proposed for
use-and demonstration tnat each proposed housing unitmeets current
buildingcodeandfirecoderequirements.lfanAWDPhasbeen
previoJsly approved which includes the Minor Facility presently being
permitted, the Applicant shall identify the housing units which will be
used at the Minor Facility from the list approved as apart of the
AWDP,
C. General description of the water system planned for- potable water,
along with deiails regarding number and volume of potable water
tanki, source of water, name of hauler, hauler's Colorado Department
of public Health and Environment (CDPHE) registration number and
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copy of hauler's CDPHE certification, frequency of detivery' and
calculation of water demand and demonstration of adequate capacity'
A general description of the system planned for collection and storage
of sewage and wasie*ui"i, utong with details regarding number and
volume of sewage and wastewater vaults' name of hauler' frequency
oi pi.Lrp, iOentifLation of sewage disposal site' calculation of sewage
and wastewater treatment deriand and demonstration of adequate
storage and/or treatment capacity'
A general description of the system planne-d for.collection and
disposalofrefuse,"rongwithdetailsregardingrefusecollection,
including number, iyp. u"no volume of containers; name of hauler;
treqr"nly of collection; ano identification of refuse disposal site.
A list of adjacent sudace owners within 200 feet of the sublect lot (not
only the permittJ -
Site), as identified in the Garfield county
Assessor'srecords,andalistofseparatedmineralestateownersin
thesubjectlot,as-identifiedintneGarfieldCountyClerkand
Recorders records.
D.
E.
F.
G. A list of the final dates of installation and removal of the Minor Facility
,nJul"prlsentation oiin.l"trr cumulative length of time (number of
days) that the Minor ra.iiit1, willbe installed at the proposed location'
H.SitePlan:TheApplicantshallsu'bmitanadequatesiteplan,
consistent with section b-or.or of this Zoning Resolution and the
requirements listed below:
i. A vicinity map indicating th.e section' township' and range
oi ir.," ilo;"t ioi "no
t-he location of Minor Facilitv within
I,ul,l,tlm:'ff#Tlll,",i"'','i;o1l"i;??J:"Til'ii;il;;, ';sidential
development, other actively permitted
Minorand_HltaiorFacilities,naturaldrainagecoursesand
i*iiitv,-""rtn arrow and scale; GPS coordhates and
, ,, ;;;;t'"u,tr"" ownersnip of the subject lot. .The vicinity
;;;;;llo"-pt"t"ntedonatl!.os7'5'minuteseries
;dd;il]"-at a scate of 1"=2000' or equivalent' with a
topograp-hy depicted at a minimum of 5' intervals'
ii'surveyedlayoutoftheproposedMinorFacilitywithinthe
surveyed OoLndaries of the Permitted Site' including at a
minimum:--tl*,g" and wastewater disposal' trash
receptacles, potable water storage' all other, associated
infrastructuie'ano all other equipment located within the
Permitted Site.
iii'ldentificationoftheprivateandpublicroadwaysaccessing
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each Minor Facility' Roadways shall be marked as open'
gated, anoloi iocf<eO (incljde combinations)' Detailed
directions, *ith *it"'ge, shall be given from the nearest
town to each Minor Fatility, along each roadway'
iv. Name, address and phone number of sudace owner of the
subject lot.
v. Name, address and phone number' including a 24-hour
emergency response number of at least two persons
responsible for' Operator's emergency fi:l-d^ operations;
contact numbers for local hospitals' emerg-ency-response'
fire protection Oi.t,icts, Gar{ield County S!"-tl|': Office'
Life/Care ffignt, and applicable regulatory.agencies; site
safetyievacrltion plan; and any. other ryl]lt-":,.t"tponse
plan ior potential emergencies at the Permitted Slte'
removalvi.ldentificationof.thefinaldatesofinstallation.and
of the Minoi iacility." The siteplan sh.all include a notation
of the total cumulative {ength of time (number of days) that
the Minor Facility will be inltatteo at the Permitted site.
t'Thename,title,address,phonenumberandemailaddressofthe
operator,s employee , 'oit
"r authorized .representative who is in
cnar$-oi ensuring tl.rat tre Minor Facility is in compliance with the
standards outlined in settion s.oz.22 ("operator's compliance office/')'
J.Aform,providedbytheDeparlment?.ndsignedby...tle.Operator's
C"*piir"L" Offi."r, inOicatrng'that-the Minor Facility will be installed in
,rrolJrn"" *iin all ,ppfl""OL GarJield County, state and federal
regulations'
K'Aform,providedbytheDepartmentandsignedbythe.operator's
c"rpiil.,L" otii."r, inJicating thai the oferator .
submits to the
"ntoi."*"nt
provisions identified within section (8), below.
L.AcopyofthepermitfromtheStateorfederalagency,regulatingthe
permitted Site, ideniltying tne location, conditions of approval, time
period for which tne pJrm"it is valid and the parameters for reclamation
and revegetation of the Minor Facility once the state or federal permit
forthePe"rmittedSitehasexpiredorisotherwiseterminated.
(5) Timeframe of Review and Administrative Determination:
A.Uponsubmittalofanapplicationfor.aMinorPermitorforapprovalofan
AWDP to the oepartLient, a technical compliance check shall be
completed and noiice of compliance or non-compliance sent to the
Applicant by the Director wiinln iourteen (14) calendar days of, submittal'
once an application for a Minor Permit or AWDP is deemed technically
compliant by the oirector, ihe Director shall issue a determination of
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approval, approval with conditions or denial within foufteen (14)
calendar days following the date of technical compliance determination.
Failure by the Planning Director to meet the specified timeline shall
render the application approved.
B. lf the Director finds in reviewing an application that the application
meets the standards set forth in this Zoning Resolution, the Director
shall approve the application for a Minor Permit and issue the Minor
Permit to the Owner of the subject lot or approve the application for
approval of an AWDP.
C. lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an applicable
standard or standards, the application .may be approved with
appropriate reasonable conditions imposed to avoid or minimize the
significant adverse impacts of the Minor Facility(ies). Such conditions
may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the relocation or
modification of proposed access roads, facilities (including water and
sewer facilities), or structures; landscaping, buffering, or screening; or
any other measures necessary to mitigate any significant impact on
surrounding properties and inf rastructure.
D. lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an applicable
standard or standards,and that the non-compliance cannot be mitigated
through a condition(s) ,of approval, the Drrector shall deny the Minor
Permit or application for approval'of an AWDP.
(6) Reconsideration Hearing: Once the Director issues a determination on the
application the determination shall not be final for fourteen (14) calendar days
after the date of the determination in order to allow time for the applicant,
adjacent property owners within 2OO' of the subject lot, the Owner(s), subject
lot separated mineral estate owners, andlor the Board of County
Commissioners (BOGC) to reconsider the determination made by the Director.
'The Director's determination shall become final only after the expiration of this
fourteen (14) calendar day,period, and only if the determination is not reviewed
and acted upon by the BOCC at a subsequent reconsideration hearing.
A. Requestrby Applicant or Adjacent Property Owner for Reconsideration
of Decision.
i. Written Request. The Applicant (and the Owner, if the Owner is
represented as detailed in (2)(B), above), an adjacent property
owner within 200' of the subject lot, aggrieved by the Director's
decision may request reconsideration by the BOCC by means of a
written request filed with the Department within the fourteen (14)
day period of time.
ii. Schedule Public Hearing. A public hearing by the BOCC shall be
held at the next available BOCC's regularly scheduled meeting date
in which all required prior public noticing can take place
(Reconsideration Hearing).
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iii. Notice by Publication' At least thirty (30) calendar d:f"ll.lito the
date of the schedureo nu"on"ideration Hearing, the aggrieved party
sha. have pubtished ; ;;ii;;;] public heariig in a newspaper of
g""l*i circulation in il-.|" "i", in which the proposed Minor Facility
or AWDP is located'
iv. Notice to Adjacent property owners.-At least thirty (30) calendar
days prior to the outu oitll ]cnlouteo Reconsideration Hearing' the
aggrieved party ,n"ji
.'"no
ov certified mail, return receipt
requested,awrittenn*oti""otthepublichearingtotheownersof
recordofalladja."n.'p.p",.ywithin200,ofthesubjectlot.The
noticeshallincluo"'u',iJniiymaq,thelegal{lsc.1lptionofthe
subject lot, a shorr n"ir"iJ" Jl."tiding the Minor Facility or AWDP'
andanannounce,lniofthedate,timeandlocationofthe
scheduled Reconsideration Hearing'
v'BoCCDecision'TheBOCCshallconducttheReconsideration
Hearingand,basedupontrreevidencereceivedatthehearing,the
Board may upholo tn[-oii".tort decision, modify the decision or
reverse the decision,'tr*Jrpon compliance of the proposed Minor
Facility or AWDP *[n-in" iegulations contained in this Zoning
nltoii'tlon and' specifically' Section 5'02'22'
hin fourteen,(14) calendar days-o] the date of
receipt of notice ot ti'.|e' o][.ioi;r'decision, the BOCC may at its
discretion, decide ,o rJ"*"ioer the Director's decision at the next
regularty scheduted ,""#;';iinl -aocc for which proper notice of
heiring-can be accomPlished'
i.call-upVote.TheBoccsha.llconsiderthecall-uprequest,byone
ormoreCommissiorrers,atthenextreqularmeetingoftheBocC
and set a pubtic r,""iing'ov , ."jority v6te of the BOC. in favor of
the'Beconsideration Hearing'
nfiTHTril!",xJi:ili]T:{;pllru"iilil}lT':no'?';
newspape, of g"n"i"i.irlriution in the area in which the proposed
Minoi FacilitY or AWDP is located'
iii'NoticetoAdjacentPropertyowners.Atleastthirty(30)calendar
days prior to the ort" oiin" scheduled Reconsideration Hearing, the
Director shatt seni"o"v l"rtiti"d mail, return receipt requested, a
writtennoticeofthe-publrchearingtotheownersofrecordofall
adjacent property *it[' 200' of the subject lot' The notice shall
include a vicinity ,"p, ih"l"gal descrrption oi the subject lot' a short
narrative oescrioiii
'tti" -"Minor Permit or AWDP' and an
announcement of tie date, time and location of the scheduled
Reconsideration Hearing'
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iv. Decision by BOCC. The BOCC shall conduct the Reconsideration
Hearing and, based upon the evidence received at the hearing, the
Board may uphold the Director's decision, modify the decision or
reverse the decision, based upon compliance of the proposed Minor
Facility or AWDP with the regulations contained in this Zoning
Resolution and, specifically, Section 5.02.22.
(7) The Minor Facility shall adhere to the following Minor Permit standards:
A. Minor Facilities must comply with all applicable:iederal, state and local
laws and regulations.
B. Operator must keep and maintain appropriatelecords, to be provided
to the County or any interested third party upon request, to
demonstrate that potable water supplied and sewage and wastewater
meet the representations contained within the application, as required
by Section (C) and (D) above.
C. ln no case shall unsafe water ,,be used for drinking nor shall raw
sewage or contaminated water be discharged on the ground surface.
The operator shall conduct monthly tests (or quarterly if an on-site
disinfection system is installed) and maintain records of stored potable
water samples specific for coli form bacteria. Any tests indicating coli
form contamination must be disclosed to the Garfield County Board of
ff,l1r;3: L?glr" within 72 hours from the time the contaminated
D. Minor Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary
condition, free of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious
materials that must be stored at the Minor Facility for operational or
security reasons must be managed in accordance with all applicable
federal, state and local laws and regulations.
E. At least one thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) wildlife-proof refuse
container shall be provided for each manufactured home or
recreational vehicle unit. Said container(s) must be durable,
washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
F. Refuse shall be disposed of weekly, at a minimum. Operators must
keep appropriate records, to be provided to the County or any
interested third pafty upon request, to demonstrate that refuse is
collected in a timely fashion and disposed of at a licensed facility.
G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the
attraction of animals to the Minor Facility are provided.
H. Manufactured home or recreational vehicle units equipped by the
manufacturer with a fire sprinkler system, fire detection system, andlor
alarm system shall be inspected, tested, and maintained in
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accordanceWith2oo3lFcsgol'4ands901'6andaSrequiredbythe
relevant fire protection oistiict(s). Smoke alarms and manual fire
alarmsystemsshallbeinstalled,inspectedandmaintainedinallother
manufactured home or recieational vehicle units in accordance with
2003 lnternational rire Code (lFC) 5907.2.9 and 5907.2'10 and the
,"qu-i,ementsoftherelevantfireprotectiondistricts'
l'Single-stationcarbonmonoxidealarmsshallbeplacedineach
maiufacturedhomeorrecreationalvehicleunit.
J.one(1)ormoreapprovedfireextinguisher(s)ofatype'suitablefor
flammableliquids,comoustiotemate-rialsandelectricalfires(Class
ABC), carbon dioxide ;;-;;t chemica[, shall be located in each
manufactured home or recieational vehicle unit and placed in
accordance with applicable codes'
K'lnhabitantsoftheMinorFacilityshallbeApplicant,semployeesand/or
,rU;nlr".tor", wort<ing * in" retated commercial, industrial or
mineral extraction ope"ration, and not dependents of employees,
guests or other familY members'
L.Withinl0daysfollowingtheexpirationorotherterminationofthe
Minor permit o,. ,"p*"Eni"o out" of removal identified within the
Minor permit, all r'orrlng-l;tructures, foundations and associated
infrastructure shall oe clompletely removed. The operator shall
provide the oepurt*Int- witn photo:, dated and signed by the
operatorlsComplianceofficer,indicatingthatallhousing^structures,
foundations and ,rro"iut"J lnirastructuie nas been removed within
the sPecified timeframe'
M,Nodomesticanimals'areallowedataMinorFacility'
' *. Each Minor Facility shail have at reast one (1)water.storage tanll]I
;;,",,;;' ; $;;kil iyitlrr (if applicable) and wird rand fire
Protection'
o.Allemergencysituationsrequiringactionbyanygovernmentagency
o;'*l" oi[iecttn district shali be documented in writing and presented
to the Planning o"pu,t,"nt and Garlield County Sheriff's otfice within
24 hours of the occurrence'
P'AllrequiredAccessPermitssha|lbeobtainedfromtheGarJield
CountyRoadandBridgeDepartmentortheColoradoDepartmentof
TransPortation'
Q. The Garlield county sheriff's office and relevant fire protection
district(s) must be nltiti"Jut least z+ hours prior to installation and
removal of each Hrr,noi racility. The Department shall be copied on all
such notification, whether hard copy or electronic'
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Minor Temporary Employee Housing neqytg'fionl
Zoning Resolutiotioiisis "t Rmendeb' Section 5'0'? 2eS?
R. Wastewater DisPosal:
i.Vau|tSystem:AllvaultSystemsshallbedesignedandinstalled
toaccommodatethemaximumnumberofpersons'identified
withintheMinorPermitapplication,WhowillinhabittheMinor
Facility. tn uJOition, all vauli systems shall.be, equipped with an
ovedlow alarm device. Vauli systems shall. be designed to
accommodate a minimum of 75 gallons of wastewater per
person p"i J"V' lf a vault system is proposed or has been
approved, the ApplicanVOperator must:
a. Demonstrate that year-round vehicular
and maintained for safe and regular
hauling vehicles.
b. Provide a copy of the contract for hauling sewage'
c. Maintain all sewage disposal records including but not
timited to trip i"giL6rt'. and tandfill receipts as public
records, availablJto the county and/or any other interested
third PartY uPon request'
rdividual Sewage Disposal System (ISDS): .lf ."n ,ISDS is
proposed or has b;;'Lpp'o'"d' .
thun it shall be designed'
installed and operat"oi, i[!"*modate the maximum number of
p"r"on" who will inrralli-tre Minor Facilitv and shall otherwise be
o[eiateO in accorOarile'*iin tni GarJield bounty ISDS regulations
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(8) Enforcement:
access is available
access for sewage
Procedures:ViolationsofSectionS'02'22aresubjecttoSectionl2
and section g.01"oo oitnL Zoning Resolution and the procedures
contained in this Section (B)'
lnspection:TheBOCCreservestherighttoinspectanyMinorFacility,
rincluding structurei and infrastructure and any other related
imprwements, ani/o, iequired documentation related to the Minor
Facility, through its authorized representative(s)' to determine if such
are in compliance
-*th tr.,i' Zoning Resolution and, specifically,
Section5.O2.O2;thebuildingcodeandfirecode;andspecific
conditions of the frrfinor Permit.-Such authortzed representative(s) may
inspect tsDS systems under the county ISDS regulafioll (adopted by
BOCC Resolution 1994H-136). Any oificial per{orming an inspection
shallabidebyallrawsotsearchandseizure,aSsetforthbyfederal
and state statutorl'uno "on.titutional
provisions,. i1..rg."t"ing the
Minor Facility, the Feimitted site and the subject lot. Visits to a Minor
Facilitybyafirep,ot".tiondistrictortheGarfieldCountySheriff,s
Office will be reported to the Director'
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Permit Revocation: All enforcement actions run with Minor Permits for
individual Minor Facilities and are not applied to AWDP's. li it is found,
consistent with the procedure identified in Section 9.01.06, that the
permitted Minor Faciiity was not installed in conformance with or is out
of conformance withr any of the standards established in this
Resolution, applicable building and/or fire codes or specific conditions
of the Minor Fermit, the Minor Permit may be Suspended or revoked
by the Bocc. The BOCC may also suspend or revoke the Minor
P'ermit upon notice from a State orfederal agency or a.fire protection
district that said agency or district has determined that the Minor
Facility is out of compliance with that agencyls or district's.regulations'
lf a Minor Permit is revoked, the previously permitted Minor Facility
shall be immediately vacated and any installed structures and
infrastructure shall beremoved within the fourteen (14) calendar days
following the date of revocation. Proof of removalshall be provided to
the Builling and Planning Department by 5:00 PM on- the fourteenth
(14) caleniar day. SuJh ,proof shall be 1n the_f-orm of photo
documentation signed and dated by the compliance officer.
Effect of a Revoked Permit: A revoked Minor Permit shall not be
renewed, and a request for approval of a Minor Facility at the same
location shall be processed as a new application.
Liability: Owner of the subject lot and the Operator of the Minor
Facility are each individually responsible for compliance with the
regulations contained in this Zoning Resolution and, specifically,
Section 5.02.22.
Three (3) Revoked Permits: Upon revocation of three .(3) Milgl
Permits, ifre BuitOing and Planning Director shall refer the fourth (4"')
and all future Minor Permit applications by the offending Operator to
the Bocc. The Bocc shall review such applications as a request for
a special use Permit, in accordance with the Major Facility
reguiations contained in Section 5.02.21of this Zoning Resolution.
The offending Operator may be allowed to submit future applications
for Minor Permits for review and approval by the administrative
process contained in Section 5.02.22, rather than review in
accordance with the Special Use Permit process contained in Section
5.02.21, upon the written request of the operator and only at the
BOCC's sole discretion.
D.
F.
E.
G.
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5.02.21 Special Use Permits for Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities ("Major
Permit"):
(1) At times of severe housing shortage, extremely remote locations or other
emergency conditions, spectal use fermits for Major Temporary Employee
Housing Facilities in the nature of manufactured homes [as defined under C'R'S'
42-1-1OZ lf OOy (b)l and/or recreational vehicles [as defined under C.R.S.42-1-
102 (61), with'te'-aooitiOn 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_ r'elated to, commercial,
industrial, mineral extiaction or highway operations of substantial size in any
zone district by the County Comhisstoners through the special use permit
process. Such 'housing shall be of a temporary nature' At the expiration of the
permit, the lands shail be restored and all housing structures and associated
infrastructure shall be removed. Review of the permit shall be subject to $9.03
and gb.03 of the GarJield County Zoning Regulations of 1978 as Amended. All
Spec'ial Use Permits for Ceniralized Employee Housing/Major, Temporary
Employee Housing Facilities is subject to all applicable building code,, state and
federai permit ,"{rir"r"nts, fire protection district requirements and fire code
requirements. Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall have at least
one of the following basic characteristics:
(2)
A.TheMajorTemporaryEmployee-Hor..r.singFacilitiesg'.?ny
associated infrastr.ucture (including ISDS) ("Major Facility(ies)) is
not completely contained within a state or Federally regulated
parcel (such- as a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission(CoGCC)approvedoil/gaswellpad)inwhich
,reclamation and revegetation standards are guaranteed by
contract with the permitting agency; or,
B, The Major Facilities are to be located at the permitted site for
more than a cumulative of one (1) year; or,
c. The Major Facilities are to house twenty-five (25) or more
individuals at anY one given time'
Temporary Employee Housing Facilities housing Z5 or.fewer individuals at any
on" iir"n"time,'wiil be on locition for less than a cumulative of one (1)year and
are Jompletely contained within a state or federally permitted parcel (i'e. "Minor
Facilities") ar-e subject to the administrative review process and standards
contained in section 5.02.22 and the enforcement provisions of section'12 and
Section 9.01.06.
Special Use Permits for Major Facilities: The applicant shall submit an adequate
site plan, consistent with Section 9.01.01 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 Major Facilities must
comply with all applicable state and local laws and regulations. ln addition, all
(3)
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sewage must be disposed of..on-site using an lndividual sewage Disposal
System (ISDS) unless the applicant can prove:
l.That,atthediscretionoftheGarfieldCountyBoardotHealth,an
lsDSsystem-isnotfeasibleduetoenvironmental,topographicor
engineering conditions where t[e-temporary housing is to be located;
or
2,That,atthediscretionoftheGarfieldCountyBoardofHealth,year.
roundaccessisavailableandmaintainedforsafeandregularaccess
for sewage hauling vehicles. in addition, the following conditions must
be met:
a. The applicant must demonstrate and guarantee an
"rrrng"r"nt
for hauling sew.age;. and
b. The applicant musi ,Lirtrin-all records including but not
li;it; to trip logsireports and landfill receipts; and.
c. All sewage oisposai iecoros must be maintained as public
records to be uruitunt" to the County and/or any other
interesteO third party upon request; and
d.inLi.*po,"ryho,iingmustnotexc'eedacumulativeofone
(1) year at an approved location; and'
e. iilJ; t*.ititi"i'"nril be designed to accommodate 75
g"tton. of wastewater per person per day'
(B)Forsiteswherepotablewater.ishauledtoandwastewaterishauledout,
applicantsmustkeepappropriaterecords,tobeprovidedtotheCountyupon
request to demonstrate that *x.i *ppil"d to a site is from an approved
source and thai ;;i;;Cr l" oirpnjded of "t.3n approved racilitv' For
facilitiesservingtwenty-four(e+)peopleorlgss,.theoperatgtl''tt"t?nduct
monthly tests (or quarterly if an on-siie disinfection system is installed) and
maintain records of stored,potable *utur samples specific for coli form' Any
tests indicatingloii lorm cont"*inution ,,"i b" disclosed to the Gadield
county Board of Health or designee. water systems serving twenty-five (25)
people o, *or" ;;"i demonitrate conformance to state regulations by
obtaining atl necessary state p"rtn'i. prior to the scheduling of a Special Use
Permit f5r a Major Permit public hearing'
(C) ln no case shall unsafe water be u-se-{fo1-*'*'ng nor shall raw sewage or
used water be discharged on the ground surface'
(D)SpecialUsePermitsforMajorFacilitiesmustberelatedtooneormore
commercial,industrial,mineralextractionorhighwayoperation.locattons.,and
shall be limited to*a.p".,ng of at least one (limile-between Major Facilities'
regardless of land ownership or op"irtor. 'special use Permits for Major
Temporary Employee Housing facitities for oil and gas extraction purposes in
the Resour.. i;;a;1ni) zoriing oiitiict may be exempted bv the Bocc from
the one mile spacing if the opu,uto,.un p'ou" that th.e housing structures and
all supporting lniiusiructure will O" "ontrined
within the Colorado Oil and Gas
Commission(CoGCC)approvedwettpaoandtherewillbenonewadditional
land disturbance outside of the COICC approved well pad area' lf the
applicantisapplyingforaSpecialUsePermitforMajorFacilitiesonan
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approved coGCC well pad, the applicant must provide the relevant approved
Reo p"rrnit indicating housing location(s) along with the application for a
Special Use Permit for Major Facilities'
(4) The maximum allowable time length of the special Use Permit for Major
Temporary Employee Housing Faciliiies is one (1)year' For good cause shown,
the permit may Oe renewed innually in a public meeting with notice by agenda
only. Annual renewal review shall be based on the standards herein as well as all
conditions of the permit. A permit may be revoked- anytime through a public
hearing called ,p'Oy staff or the Board of County Commissioners' By way of
"rrrpi" and noi limitation, continued non-availability of , P"Tllenllousing
inveniory or the nature of the construction or extraction p;oject may constitute
,.good cause', for renewal. The applicant ,.,'t..,provide an estimated total
cumulative length of time the Major Facility(ies) will be at the proposed location
along with a statement of intentions to request renewal past the one year
expir-ation date ai part of the Special Use Permit for Major Facilities application'
Failure to provide a statement of intention for renewal will prohibit the special
Use Permiifor a Major Facility(ies) from future renewal consideration'
(5) Temporary housing shall be located at a site authorized by the Board of County
Commissioners and identified on the relevant site ptan submitted with the Special
use Permit for a Major Facility(ies). lnhabitants of the Major Facility shall be
applicant's employees and/or subcontractors, working on the related construction
or mineral extraciion operation, and not dependents of employees, guests or
other familY members.
(6) Major Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition' free
of weeds and refuie. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored on
site for operational or security reasons must be managed in accordance with all
applicablefederal,stateand|ocallawsandregulations'
(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 employees about means for summoning
tii" "pprirtus,
sheriff's office and resident employees. All fires are subject to
S3OT of the 2003 lnternational Fire Code (lFC) including but not limited to
[ermits, attendance, open fires, coal grills, fire bans and bon fires' One (1)or
more approved extinguishers of i type suitable for flammable liquid,
combustible materials or electrical fires (Class A, Class B and Class C), 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 shall be required to provide water to the
sprinkler system and initial suppression activities' The size of the water tank
shall be determined based on sprinkler calculations and initial suppression
demands.
(B) Wildlife-proof refuse containers must be provided for trash' At least one thirty
(30) galion (4 cubic feet) container shall be provided for each unit or the
equivilent 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 on not less than once weekly'
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(C) Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the attraction
of animals to the Major Facility(ies) site are provided'
(D) The applicant shall provide a detailed map and GPS coordinates to the
Garfield County Sheriif's Office and the relevant Fire Protection District which
is sufficient for emergency response purposes, lncluding location of the
Major Temporary Eniployee Housing Facilities site; private and public
roadways acces;ing the
-site,
marked aS open, gated and/or locked; and
detailed directions to the site from a major public right-of-way T.h" map is
subject to approval by the Garfield Couniy Sheriff's Office and relevant Fire
Protection District'
(7) lf structures, requiring Building Permits under the Gar{ield County Building Code'
are constructed for the commercial, industrial, highway project or. mineral
extraction operation related to the Special Use Permit for Major Facilities upon
expiration or revocation of the permit Certificates of Occupancy for such
structures shall be withheld until the temporary living quarters are removed and
the site is restored to the satisfaction of the County Building and Planning
Director.
(B) lf a Special Use Permit for Major Facilities is granted, the applicant shall notify the
' ' corniy when site Jevelopmeni begins. The applicant shall verify in writing' by site
plan ind through photo'documentation that the site, water system, and sewage
disposal system were designed, installed and inspected in accordance with the
said speciat use fermit ani 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 asslss compliance..with the Special Use Permit
for Major Facilities. A determination of noncompliance with any special Use
Permit for Majoi i"rpotury Ernployee Housing Facilities, or condition approval
thereof, is grounds for revocation or suspension of said permit, in accordance
with Section $9.01.06.
(9) lf there is suitable permanent housing inventory available in an area near the
commercial, industiial, highway project or mineral extraction operation' as
determined at the discretion of the fuOCC, the Special Use Permit for Major
Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall not be granted.
(1Q)No animals shall be allowed at Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities on
Location sites.
(11) ln evaluating a request for a Special use Permit for Major Temporary.Employee
Housing faditities, the County Commissioners may require compliance with
additional conditions of approvil as may be needed to ensure the health' safety
and welfare of the public' (A'81-263)
(12)The applicant shall submit as parl of the Special Use Permit for Major Temporary' 'Employee Housing Facilities, a reclamation and revegetation plan for each
specifiL site addrejsing all points in section eleven (11) within this S5'02'21'
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a, Debris and waste materials, including, but not limited to structures' concrete'
footings, sewage disposal systems ind related infrastructure' water storage
and related distribution infrastructure, roads, and other sand, plastic' gravel'
pipe and cante ihall be removeo. Att pits, cellars, and other holes will be
backfilled ,. ,oon u, possible after all equipment is removed to conform to
surrounding terrain, All access roads to the site and associated facilities shall
be closed, graOeJ and recontoured. Culverts and any other obstructions that
were part of the access road(s) shall be removed' Upon closure of a camp
facility, wastewater tanks shall be completely pumped out and either crushed
in place, punctured and filled with inert material or removed' Any waste
material pumped from a wastewater tank or waste debris from tank removal
must be disposed of at an approved facility that is permitted by oDPHE and/or
Garfield county to receive said wastes. Materials may not be burned or buried
(other than lsDs) on the premises. All disturbed areas affected by Maior
TemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilitiesorsubsequentoperations..shallbe
reclaimed as earty anO as n"itty as practicable to their original condition and
shall be maintained to control dust, weeds and minimize erosion' As to crop
lands, if subsidence occurs in such areas additional topsoil shall be added to
the depression and the land shall be re-leveled as close to its original contour
as practicable. Reclamation shall occur no later than three (3) months after the
special use Permit for Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities expires
or is revoked unless the Director or designee extends the time period because
of conditions outside the control of the applicant'
1'rporary Employee Housing Facilities and
subsequent operations shall be cross-ripp"eo. on crop,land, such compaction
alleviation operations shall be undertaken when the soil moisture at the time of
rippingisbelowthirty{ivepercent(35%)offield.capacity.Rippingshallbe
undertaken to a depth of eighteen it a; incfres unless and to the extent bed
rock is encountered at a shallower depth'
c. when a Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities site is removed' all
disturbed areas will be restored and revegetated as soon as practicable' For
disturbed areas not regutated by the C5lorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission, the following regulations will apply:
(1) Revegetation of crop lands. All segregated soil. horizons removed from
crop lands shall be replaced to "the'ir original relative positions and
contour, .and shall be tilled adequately to re-Lstablish a proper seedbed'
The area shall be treated if necessaryand practicable to prevent invasion
of undesiraOi" .p".i"t and noxious'weeds, and to control erosion' Any
perennial forage crops that were present before disturbance shall be
reestablished.
(2)Revegetationofnon-croplands.Allsegregatedsoilhorizonsremoved
from non-ciop lands sfrail be replaced to ttreir original relative positions
and contour as near as practicable to achieve erosion control and long-
term stability anO sf,all be tilled adequately in order to establish a proper
seedbed. The disturbed area then shall be reseeded in the first favorable
season. Reseeding with species consistent with the adjacent plant
communityisencouraged'lntheabsenceofanagreementbetweenthe
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applicantandtheaffectedsurfaceownerastowhatseedmixshouldbe
used, the applicant shall consult with a representative of the local soil
conservation district to determine the proper seed mix to use in
revegetating the disturbed area'
During occupation and reclamation operations, all disturbed areas shall be
X"pt ir"" of ' Garf ield County and State of Colorado List A and B noxious
weeds.
successful reclamation of the site and access road will be considered
completed when:
(1) On crop land, reclamation has been performed as per tt!c]!)-:l..l,li'
section, and observation by the Director or designee over two growtng
SeasonShasindicatednosignificantunrestoredsubsidence.
(2)onnon-cropland,reclamationhasbeenperformedasperll(c)(2)of.this
section, ano tne total cover of live perennial vegetation, excluding noxious
weeds, p,o,id", sufficient soils erosion control as determined by the
Director through a visual appraisal. The Director or designee shall
consider the total cover of live perennial vegetation of adjacent or nearby
undisturbed tano, not including overstory or tree canopy cover, having
similar soils, slope and aspect of the reclaimed area'
(3)AfinalreclamationinspectionhasbeencompletedbytheDirectoror
designee, tnere are no outstanding compliance.issues relating to Gadield
county rutes, regulations, orders Jr permit conditions, and the Director or
designee has iotified the applicant that final reclamation has been
aPProved.
f. specifically as to revegetation, the applicant shall provide security for
revegetation of disturbed areas in amount and in accordance with a plan
.approvedbytheoartletoCountyVegetatio-nManagementDeparlment'The
security shallbe rrefJ ny Gar{ield borniy until vegetation has been successfully
reestablished according to the standards in the Garfield County Vegetation
trtrn"g"r"nt ptan alop"ted by resolution No. 2002-94, as amended.
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Memorandum
From:
Garfield County Planning Department
Andy Schwaller - Building Official
5t14/2007
Building Code Issues- Temp. Housing - 5'9'07 PC Meeting
To:
Re:
Date:
Response to Building Related Issues Expressed by the Commission
1. Permanent concrete foundations are not contemplated for the man camps' Placement
ofthe units on a structural fill and the use ofproperly sized timbers designed by an
engineer meet the ,*quir"."nt' of the building code' Tie downs are required as per
manufacturers' recommendati ons'
2.SprinklerSystemsarerequiredbythecode'Duetotheremotenatureofthesecamps,
emergency services wouid not t,e ln a timely manner. These units need to be self
sufficient and a fire sprinkler system is posiibty the only form of immediate fire
fightingavailable.Inaddition,peoplearetottlik"lytobehurtbyafireorsmoke
while they ur" ,t""plrg. I belieue ihe sleeping quarrers will be utilized 24 hrs a day
due to several shifts at the sites'
3. The State Fire Marshall may or may not want to weigh in on reguiations' The county
has the ability to "o*.u", with any Lnforcement agency for areas outside of fire
districrs. Using the local fire distiicts guidelines heips to promote uniformity in the
regulations based on local conditions'
4'UndeTtheDESIGNCRITERiA(otherFacilrties)oftheCDPHFISDSregulations.a
vault,ifpermittedbythelocalhealthboardmaybepermittedunderlimiteduse
o""rpun.y for watei carriage sewage systems on property which cannot
accommodateaSewagetreatmentsystem.Thetypicalapprovedrruellsiteprobably
does not have available room to accommodate a septic tank and field with the
requiredSetbacks.Alsoduetotheshortdurationofsomeofthemancamps.an
ISDSsystemmaynotbethebestoption.onthelargermorepermanentmancamps
and/or truly remote locations' an ISDS would be utilized'
5. The colorado Division of Housing is requiring that all units used in the man camps
have their cerrification seal attached. The uniis themselves are considered N'R' (non
residential). Their installation program does not apply to these units. This program
only applies to single family residential installations'
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Add this to Sec (3), (Purpose is to promote completely drilling out pad iocatfons::d^l:^
shortening the time Uefoie-it is revegetated' tt wilt also promote greater surface spacing')
,'Appiicant may request a permit exceeding one year when directional drilling from one pad which
exceeds 160 acre surface spacing is planned. Drilling of theses wells will exceed one year t0
accomplish and present good reasons for exceeding ihe one year time limit providing that the
wells are drilled rn conseiutive order witn noLieat< in time caused from moving the rigsto a new
oiJN"r"nt location before completing all required wells'"
Add to sec (5) (D) after first sentence. This is needed to let EMS personnel kl-o-*^i1::,u"nt"
whatthey may encounter. Currentlythis stuiiis ntt rattted on site and presents a definite
danger to EMS Personne[.
,,This detailed map shall show all building, structures, tanks and storage areas The iocations of
any chemicals or hazardous materials aI defrned in CEBCLA and REbRA must be noted on the
map and marked on site."
ry?::ffiL, a rectamation and revegetation plan and a monitoring plan for each specific site".''
Add to Sec (11) a.
Add after last sentence.
,,Revegetation shall be done within 48 hours atter f inal dirt work has been completed' l{
broadcast seeding is done, it shall u" oon" pnot to unv precipitation or wind events that will cause
the soil sudace to form a crust. Once this crust has formed the area must be harrowed to break
up this crust."
Amend and Add to Sec (11) c'
,,...areas will be restored and revegetation began within 48 hours of completing final dirlwork'
Any precipitation or wind event thal forms a ciust on the surface will require this crust be broken
with harrowing prior to any broadcasting of .""J lf seed is drilled then crusttng ls not a problem'
Finat revegetation ooiecii;; ;ilibe mei *itnin 5 years of the start of reciamation "
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(11)c'(2) , -f,--^^^r,^rr-.a.ooaar{or{wiihin4Ehoursafterchange the third sentence to read. "The disturbed area shall be reseeded within 48 hc
completion of final dirl work'"
Changethefourlhsentencetoread'.,Feseedingwithspeciesconsistentwith
community is required unless the affected landowner requests that a different
used."
Delete the fifth senience'
(11)e,(1)&(2)Thefollowingparagraphswillbesubstitutedfor(1)and(2)
the adjacent Plant
species rnixture be
..AMonitoringPlanwil|besubmittedasapafloftheRevegetationPlanwiththepermitapplication
for a Major Temporary Employee Housing iu"ltiti"t' The Plan will address these obiectives'
Successful revegetatitn *itt Oe when the percent cover of the seeded species meets the following
objectives relative to t"n" p"t."nt cover in tf,. *tto,nding undisturbed vegetation type' lf
revegetation is directed to return the site to u giu..iunO typ", then that will be the undisturbed
control type. lf a shrub/grass vegetation type is selected, then that will be the undisturbed control
type. lf the surface owner requests a mixture of tame grass species, then he must either state
the target percent cover for revegetation success or have an area of similar soil type already
planted to the tame grass species requested, To meet the revegetation objective, data analysis
must show that the mean percent cover of the disiurbecj area is within plus or minus 15% of the
mean for the control area at a confidence interval of 80%. On crop land the percent cover of the
disturbed ground will be at least equal to the currant surrounding crop land assuming the same
plant species are involved."
"The Monitoring PIan, using a standard experimental design with show how the percenl cover of
the disturbed areas and the control will be measured, how an adequate sample size will be
obtained and how the data will be analyzed."
"Testing of revegetation success will not be started until completion of the second growing
season. lf successf ul revegetation has not been demonstrated by the end of the f ifth growing
season, the permittee will submit a revised plan which states the steps that will be taken to
complete successful revegetation. Bond will not be released until successful revegetation
objectives have been met. When the percent cover of the disturbed areas has met or exceeded
the above objective for successful revegetation for at least the last two years of the five year time
frame, revegetation will be deemed successful."
David Pesnichak
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Susan Parachin i [ssparach @ smtpgate.dphe.state.co. us]
Thursday, May 17,2007 4:07 PM
David Pesnichak
RE: Labor Camp Regulations
Hi Dave
I wanLed to get back to you with reg.ard to the meeting we had this afternoon regarding t.he
final question of your earli-er i-nquj-ry. Your guestion was whether CDPHE would override
Garfield County's jurisdiction to implement furt.her and additional regulation and permi-t
reguirements for these camps.
It appears that the Colorado Revised Statutes Title 25 Artj.cl-e 1 Part 5 "Local Boards of
HeaILh" provides rufe-making authority to Local Boards of Heafth. In other words,
Garfield County would have jurisdiction to implement furt.her and additional regulations
and permj-t reguirements for these camps provided they are at least as stringent as any
state requirements.
Our attorney stipulated that Garfield County should seek the legal counsel of the county
attorney or independent Iega1 counsel to provide 1ega1 guidance on this issue.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to give me a ca11.
Regards
Susan
Susan Parachini
Retail Food Program Manager
Consumer Protection Division
Colorado Department of Public Heafth & Environment
CPD-GS-82
4300 Cherry Creek Driwe South
Denver, Colorado 80245-1530phone: 303 -692-3646 /FAX: 303-753-6809
susan. parachini@state . co . us
Hi Susan,
Thanks for your attention to this maLter; I look forward to hearing back from you in
regards to pre-emption.
Best,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long-Range
Garfield County
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Tel: (970) 945-8212
Fax: (970) 384-3470
Email : dpesnichak@garfield- county . com
www . garf ield- county. com
- - - - -Orlginal Message- - - - -
From: Susan Parachini lmailto: ssparach@smtpgate.dphe. state. co.us]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 4:1-3 PM
To: David Pesnichak
Cc: Barbara Hruska; PATRICIA Klocker
Subject: Labor CamP Regulations
Hi David:
Your recent inguiry regarding Labor Camps (Temporary Emptoyee Housing
aXa ttlan-Camps) -to garUira Hruska was forwarded on to me for response as
an area under my responsibility. Your message to Barbara incfuded
severaf questions which I will do my besE Lo address '
(1) Are the Labor Camp Regulations (6 CCR 1O1O-L1, adopted.Tune 18,
1968) sti1I current "rra ir. effect? The answer to this guestion is yes'
Although the regua]-tions were adopted in 1-968, they are stil]- the
regulaiion in place and j-n use at this time for labor camps in colorado
and have not been revoked.
(2) We wouLd concur that these Labor Camp Regulations do encompass the
kind of trman-camp" development that is olcurring in relati'on to oil and
ga"-a*t.-ction in various areas around the staEe. The regulation was
iromulgated by the state and may be enforced by the l-ocal or counLy
health agency.
(3) CDPHE enforcement of these "man-campsil or housing units has not been
done proactively, but rather on a complaint only basis.
(4) We are researching the response Lo you lasL inguiry regarding
whether CDPHE would oierride Garfield County's jurisdiction to implemenL
further and additional regulaLion and permj-t reguirements for these
camps. we wifl be meeting with our Department's attorney tomorrow
aftl::noon regarding this [uestion and witl- get back to you as qucikl-y as
possible with the resPonse.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to respond to this
message or give me a call- at 303-692-3646'
Regards,
Susan
Susan Parachini
Retaif Food Program Manager
Consumer Protection Division
Colorado Department of Pubtic Hea1th & Environment
CPD-GS-82
4300 CherrY Creek Drive South
Derrver, Colorado 80246-1530
Phone: 303 -692-3546/FAJ': 303-753-5809
susan. parachini@state . co. us
July 16,2007
Garfield CountY
Building and Planning DePartment
Attention: David Pesnichak
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Comments to Garfield County's June 12,2007 Draft Minor Temporary Employee
Housing Regulations - Section 5.02.22 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
of 1978
Dear Mr. Pesnichak:
per your request, enclosed please find proposed changes to the subject draft
document. The proposed "hanget
and our comments on the subject draft are
summarized below:
1) Consistent with previous discussions between Garfield County staff and
industry personnel on May 2, 2007, and with direction received from the
planning Commission on May 9, 2OA7, we are proposing the following 3tier
system for permitting temporary employee housing:
a) Tier' 1 - permit Oy Noiice:
' This process, outlined in the enclosed
document as Seciion 5.02.22 (2), would apply to those instances
where six (6) or fewer people will be housed on an approved well
location.
b) Tier 2 Administrative Permit: We are proposing that thg
Administrative Permit process as outlined in your June 12,2007 draft
of this section be applied to those instances where between seven (7)
and twenty-fou r (24) people will be housed on an approved well
location.
c) Tier 3 - Special Use Permit: For those instances where 25 or more
people would be housed on an approved_ well location or in a
ceniralized facility, the requirements of Section 5.02.21, Major
I-emporary Employee Housing, would apply.
2) The standards that would be appliclble to all temporary employee housing'
regardless of the number of people housed, would be the same, as outlined in
Section 5.02.22 ( ) of the enclosed document'
3) Consistent with the direction received from the Planning Commission on May
9, 2007, the enclosed document incorporates -suFstantial penalties for
noncompliance (Section 5.02.22 (5) (B ) However, the enclosed document
proposes that there be different levels of severity for noncompliant issues and
inai tor those issues that do not pose an imminent threat that the operator has
Date: July 16,2007
To: Mr. David Pesnichak, Senior Planner, Garfield County Building & Planning
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an opportunity to rectify the issues prior to imposition of a fine or revocation of
a permit.
folcall-up or reconsiderationWe
the Director's bf
ase the of the we are rn
@ dards for tnis type of housing
and for potentially significant penalties to encourage compliance with these
standards, it is important for Garfield County to understand the time-sensitive
ture of these applications.
5) We are also recommending that the word "... or used water "'" be deleted
from the standards in Section 5.02.22 (4) (C ) to allow for the possibility of the
discharge of treated wastewater. Of course, we recognize that any proposed
treatment systems or discharge of treated wastewater would be subject to
approvals by Garfield County and/or the State of Colorado. We are
recommending that this wording also be deleted from Section 5.02.21 (2) (C)
of the draft Major Temporary Employee Housing Regulations.
We appreciate very much the opportunity to review this latest draft and your willingness
to coniinue to find an efficient process for permitting this housing. We look forward to
participating in the August 8, 2OO7 Planning Commission meeting to discuss this issue
further.
Sincerely,
See attached signature pages.
Enclosure - As Stated
Cc: Mr. Phillip Vaughn, Chair, Garfield County Planning Commission
4)
Date: JulY 16,2007
To: Mr. David Pesnichak, senior Planner, Garfield county Building & Planning
signature sheet for document titled comments to Garfield county's June 12' 2007 Draft Minor
Temporary Housing Regurations - slctio n s.02.22 of the Garfierd county Zoning Resolution of
1978
Company
Name/Title of Signatory:
Date: July 16,2007
To: Mr. David Pesnichak, Senior Planner, Garfield County Building & Planning
Signature sheet for document titled Comments to Garfield County's June 12,2007 Draft Minor
Tjmporary Housing Regulations - Section 5.02.22 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of
1978
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Date: July 16, 2007
To: Mr. David Pesnichak, Senior Planner, Garfield Caunty Euilding & Planning
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To: Mr. David Pesnichak, Senior Planner, Garfield County Building & Planning
Signature sheet for document titled Comments to Garfield County's June 12, 2007 Draft Minor
Temporary Housing Regulations - Section 5.02."2 of the Gartield County Zoning Resolution of
1978
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Date: July 16,2007
To: Mr. David Pesnichak, senior planner, Garfield county Building & planning
signature sheet for document titled comments to Garfield county's June 12, 2007 DraftMinorTemporary Housing Regulations - section 5.02.22 of the Garfied county Zoning Resolution of1978
Company
Name/Title of Signatory:
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regulations
Zoning Resolution of 1978 as Amended, Section 5.0, ,rD$fS
5.02.22- Administrative Permit for Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities:
(1) Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities 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 GarJield
County related to commercial, industrial and mineral extraction in any zone
district by the Planning Director through the Permit-by-Notice or Administrative
Permit processes. Such housing shall be of a temporary nature. At the expiration
of the permit, all housing structures, foundations and associated infrastructure
shall be completely removed. Permits for Minor Temporary Employee Housing
Facilities are subject to all applicable building code, state and federal permit
requirements, fire protection district requirements and fire code requirements.
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall have all of the following
basic characteristics:
A. The Temporary Employee Housing Facility and any associated
infrastructure (including ISDS) must be completely contained within a
County, State or Federally regulated parcel (such as a COGCC
regulated oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation, restoration and
revegetation standards are guaranteed by contract with the permitting
agency; and,
B. The Temporary Employee Housing Facilities are to be located at the
permitted site for less than a cumulative of one (1) year; and,
C. The Temporary Employee Housing Facilities are to house twenty-four
(24) or fewer individuals at any one given time. Facilities that will
house six (6) or fewer people will be subject to the Permit-by-Notice
process defined in item (2) below. Facilities that house seven (7) to
twenty-four (24) people will be subject to the Administrative Permit
process defined in item (3) below.
(2).Permit-by-Notice for Minor Temporary Employee Housing on Location:
A. The appticant shall notify GarJield County of its intent to provide Minor
Temporary Housing by submitting a site-specific notification of the
specific equipment, site lay-out, and anticipated dates of installation
for each site. This site-specific notification shall be submitted to the
GarJield County Local Governmental Designee (LGD) with the
Application for Permit to Drill (APD) package that is submitted to the
LGD in accordance with COGCC rules or a minimum of 30 days prior
to installation at a site. The content of this submittal is defined below.
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i. A vicinity map indicating the section, township, and
range of the permit site location; general relation to
surrounding public roads, private roads, adjacent utility
systems, residential development, the applicant's
actively permitted Major Temporary Employee
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Housing, topography at a minimum of 5' intervals,
natural drainage courses and municipalities within one
(1) miles of the proposed Minor Temporary Housing
Site; north arrow and scale; GPS coordinates; and
current sudace ownership on a USGS 7.5 minute
series quadrangle at a scale of 1"=2000'.
ldentify private and public roadways accessing the
area; marked as open, gated, and/or locked; and
detailed directions with mileage included for each
roadway from the nearest town. GPS coordinates
(NAD 83, degrees. decimal degrees) for the location
shall also be provided.
lnclude name, address and phone number of sudace
owner(s).
Provide name, address and phone number, including a
Z4-hour emergency response number of at least two
persons responsible for emergency field operations;
contact numbers for local hospitals, emergency
response, fire department, sheriff, Life Flight, and
applicable regulatory agencies; site safety/evacuation
plan; and written response plan for the potential
emergencies that may be associated with drilling and
completion operations at a well location.
A description of the water system used to provide and
store potable'water to personnel. lnclude number and
volume of tanks; source of water; name of hauler;
hauler's Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) registration number and copy of
certification; frequency of delivery; and calculation of
water demand and demonstration of adequate
capacity.
A description of the system used to collect and dispose
of sewage and wastewater. lnclude number and
volume of vaults; name of hauler; frequency of pickup;
sewage disposal site; and calculation of sewage and
wastewater treatment demand and demonstration of
adequate storage andlor treatment capacity.
A description of the system used to collect and dispose
of refuse. lnclude number, type and volume of
containers; name of hauler;frequency of collection;
and refuse disposal site.
ldentify the anticipated dates of installation and
removal of the Minor Temporary Housing Facility.
iii.
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B. Within 1o days of completing installatron at an individual site' the
applicant shail submit to the Flanning Director written verification' by
site pran, irrrougrr photo documentation and other documentation that
the deveiopr.it i, in compliance with all standards set forth in this
Resolutionandisconsistentwithallrepresentationsmadeinthe
notificationforMinorTemporaryEmployeeHousing.Verificationof
installation shall be made by an individual with the appropriate
expertise(e'g.,safetyprofessional,engineer,constructionsupervisor,
etc.)priortooccupancy'Suchverificationwillbeintheformofa
.r,".[tiri (Append'ix A)'and will address each of the standards outlined
in ttem 1+), bLro*. ln addition, the applicant shall provide
documeniation that the GarJield County Sheriff's Office and relevant
fire protection district were notified within 24 hours prior to installation
oftheH,rino'TemporaryEmployeeHousing.Suchdocumentationshall
inctuOe sijnatures of the appliiant verifying that notification was
Provided'
(3) Administrative Permits for Minor Temporary Employee Housing on Location:
A'Theapplicantshallsubmitanadequatesiteplan,consistentwith
sg'Ol.olandshall.besubjecttoreviewandapprovalfromthe
tottowiig ;g;.i;; inctuding, but not limited to the GarJield countv
Sheriff's"Ofiice, relevant firJp'rotection district as well as the Garfield
County-auildingandPlanningDepartment'Allsiteplansshallinclude
the following information:
1. A vicinity map indicating the section' township' and range
of the pbrmit'site 'location; g.eneral relation to surrounding
prnti" roads, private roads,. adjacent utility .systems'
residential deveiopment, actively permitted other Minor and
Major Temporary Employee Housing' topography at a
,ini*u, oi 5' intervals, natural drainage courses and
municipalities within one (1) miles of the proposed Minor
Temporary Housing Site; norlh arrow and scale; GPS
coordinates; and culrent sudace ownership on a USGS 7'5
minute series quadrangle at a scale of 1"=2000''
ii.ldentifyTemporaryEmployeeHousingwithinthepermit
site location; waitewatei disposal' trash receptacles'
potablewaterstorage,allotherassociatedinfrastructure
.aswellasany/all-otherequipmentlocatedwithinthe
perimeter of the permit site location'
iii.ldentifyprivateandpublicroadwaysaccessingthesite;
marked as open, gated, and/or locked (include
combinations);
'and OLtaiteO directions with mileage
included for each roadway from the nearest town'
iv. lnclude name, address and phone number of sur4ace
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owner.
v. Provide name, address and phone number, including a 24-
hour emergency response number of at least two persons
responsible for emergency f ield operations; contact
numbers for local hospitals, emergency response, fire
department, sheriff, Life Flight, and applicable regulatory
agencies; site safety/evacuation plan; and written
response plan for the potential'emergencies that may be
associated with drilling operations at a well location.
vi. ldentify the boundaries of the State or Federally permitted
area on which the Temporary Employee Housing is to be
located.
vii. ldentify the dates of installation and rernoval of the Minor
Temporary Housing Facility. lf the Minor Temporary
Employee Housing facility is part of an Area Wide
Development Plan, than estimated dates of installation and
removal must be provided for each facility. The Building
and Planning Department must be notified prior to
installation and removal of each facility.
B. The operator of the Minor Temporary Employee Housing shall submit
and be approved for an Administrative permit for Minor Temporary
Employee Housing by the Garlield county planning Director prior to
commencing installation. ln addition, the Applicant shall have obtained
all necessary application sign-offs from the Garfield county sheriff's
office, relevant fire protection district and GarJield county Building
Department prior to submittal to the Gariield county planning
Department, lf an Area wide Development plan is to be submitted,
the Applicant shall provide sign-offs for each facirity to be installed.
This application shall include:
i. A description of the water system used to provide and
store potable water to personnel. lnclude number and
volume of tanks; source of water; name of hauler; hauler,s
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
(CDPHE) registration number and copy of certification;
frequency of delivery; and calculation of water demand and
demonstration of adequate capacity.
ii. A description of the system used to collect and dispose of
sewage and wastewater. lnclude number and volume of
vaults; name of hauler; frequency of pickup; sewage
disposal site; and calculation of sewage and wastewater
treatment demand and demonstration of adequate storage
and/or treatment capacity.
iii, A description of the system used to collect and dispose of
refuse. lnclude number, type and volume of containers;
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nameofhauler;frequencyofcollection;andrefuse
disPosal site.
iv. A list of all surface owners abutting and within 200 feet of
the subject parcel as identified in the Garfield county
Assessor's records.
Area Wide Development Plan: The Applicant may submit an Area
wide Development Plan which consists of multiple sites to be
developed wiinin an identified amount of time. Approval of an Area
Wide Development Plan does not guarantee approval of individual
Minor Tempoiary Employee Housing permits, but may act as a means
of accelerating the permitting process. lf the Applicant is submitting an
Area Wide Development P'[an, the Applicant shall submit a legible
photo of the State or Federal certifying stampt demonstration that
each housing unit meets the current Garfield County building code
requirementi and a master map identifying all Minor Temporary
Employee Housing facilities to be installed and in accordance with
Section 5.02.22(2).
At the time of Administrative Permit approval for each individual Minor
TemporaryEmployeeHousingfacility,theApplicantordesignated
representitive shall plovide a signed form provided by the Building
and Planning Department:indicating thatthe facility will be installed in
accordance with all applicable .GarJield county, State and Federal
regulations. As apart of y'" sign-off, the Applicant shall provide the
reievant contact for that facility and title of that individual to be
contacted in the case of an identified violation. Further, the Applicant
shall submit to the enforcement provisions identified within section
5.02.,22. ln addition, the Applicant shall provide documentation that
i6e oariero County Sheriff's'Office and relevant fire protection district
were notified within 24 hours prior to installation of the Minor
Temporary Employee Housing. such documentation shall include
signatures of the operator verifying that notification was provided and
th6 above mentioned deparlments indicating that such notification
was received.
Public Notice:
i.PriortoapprovaloftheTemporaryEmployeeHousing
administraiive permit, the Applicant shall demonstrate that
notice of the proposed development had been mailed to all
abutting property owners within 200 feet of the parcel as
identified in ifre Gar{ield County Assessor's records. Notice
to abutting property owners within 200 feet of the parcel
shallincludeataminimum:nameoftheapplicant,
description of the subject lot, a description of the proposed
administrative permit and nature of the permit, date of
deadline for appeal and contact information for the Gadield
CountyPlanningDepartmenttosendCommentsand/or
request for aPPeal.
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Area Wide Development Plan: An Applicant may elect to
fulfill public notice requirements in accordance with this
section to abutting property owners within 200 feet at the
time of submittal oJ an Area Wide Development Plan for all
proposed facilities to be installed'
Once the Minor Temporary Employee Housing
administrative permit or Area Wide Development Plan in
which public noticing was conducted is approved by the
Garfield County Planning Director, it shall not become
etfective until four.teen (14) calendar days following the
approval date. There shall be a fourteen (14) calendar day
purioO during which time aggrieved residents may appeal
ihe application to the Board of County Commissioners in a
Public Hearing.
F. Review Process
i.
G. Conditions of APProval:
within ten (10) working days of receipt of the application
materials, the Director shall determine whether the
application is complete based on compliance with the
submittal .requirements. lf the Director does not respond
within ten (10) working days, the applicant shall assume
the permit is complete and adequate. lf the application is
determined 1s .be incomplete, the applicant shall have
twenty (20) working days to respond to the notice of
incompleteness. lf the applicant does not respond within
twenty (20) working days, the Director shall assume that
the application has been withdrawn.
Evaluation by Director/staff Review. Upon determination
of completeness, the Director shall review the application
for compliance with the approval standards set forth in
Section 5.02.22 (4). A staff report shall be prepared
documenting this review.
Review by Referral Agencies. The Administrative Permit
application may be referred to the agencies responsible for
provision of services to or affected by the proposed
development, at the determination of the Director, unless
required by state statute. The Director's evaluation of the
application may include comment received from referral
agencies. Referral agencies shall provide comments
*ltf,in ten (10) working days from the date the application
is deemed comPlete.
Within twentY (20) working daYs of
determination of completeness, or close of
period if the application is referred for
the date of
the comment
comment, the
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Director may approve, approve with conditions or deny the
Adm inistrative Perm it.
lf the Director finds in reviewing an application that the
application meets the standards set forth Section 5'02.22
(4), the Director shall approve the application.
lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an
applicable standard or standards, the application shall be
approved with appropriate reasonable conditions imposed
to avoid or minimize the significant adverse impacts of the
development. Such conditions may include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the relocation or modification of
proposed access roads, facilities, or structures;
landscaping, buffering, or screening; posting of adequate
financial guarantees; or any other measures necessary to
mitigate any significant impact on surrounding properties
and public infrastructure.
Once the Director issues a determination on the
application; the determination shall not be final for fourteen
(14) calendar days after the date of the determination, in
order to allow time for the applicant and/or neighboring
property owners to appeal, or for the Board of County
Commissioners to call up the determination for further
review. The Director's determination shall become final
only after the expiration of this fourteen (14) calendar day
period, and only if the determination is not reviewed and
acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners at a
subsequent appeal or call-up hearing.
(4) The applicant shall adhere to the following Minor Temporary Employee
Housing Facility Standards:
A. Temporary employee housing must comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations.
B. Operators must keep and maintain appropriate records, to be
provided to the County or any interested third party upon request, to
demonstrate that water supplied to the site is from an approved
Source, demonstrate the frequency of Sewage collection and
demonstrate that sewage is being disposed of at an approved facility.
C. ln no case shall unsafe water be used for drinking nor shall raw
sewage be discharged on the ground surJace. For all Minor
Temporary Employee Permits, the operator must conduct monthly
tests (or quarterly if an on-site disinfection system is installed) and
maintain records of stored potable water samples specific for coli
form. Any tests indicating coli form contamination must be disclosed
to the GarJield County Board of Health or designee.
iii.
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Zoning Resolution ot igiaas hmenoe-o' Section 5 o'z "D$l?
MinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilitiesshallbemaintainedin
a clean, safe and til"iy condition] free of weeds and refuse' Any
hazardous o, no*ious materials that must be stored on site for
operationat o, =".rritl'-t";;;;t ;u1t,be managed in accordance with
aii appficaUle federal, state and local laws and regulations'
Atleastonethirty(30)gallon(4cubicfeet)wildlife-proofrefuse
container shall oe'piovi"oeo for each manufactured home or
recreational vehicle lnit' Said container(s) must be durable'
washable, non_absolbent metat or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
Refuse shall be disposed of weekly' at a minimum' Operators must
keep appropriate ilcords, to be provided to the County or any
interested tfrirO party
-rpon request' to demonstrate the refuse is
collected and dispos"d of at an approved facility'
G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent the
attraction of animals to the temporary employee housing site are
provided.
H.Manufacturedhomeorrecreationalvehicleunitsequippedbythe
manufactur", *iir, , fire sprinkler system, fire detection system, or
alarm system if,iff be 'inspected' tested' '!d maintained in
accordance witrriffis irC'Sgbi'4 and 5901'6' Smoke alarms and
manual fire ,rrr.- "yrte*r shall be installed, inspected and
maintained in a["oir.l"i manufactured home or tecreational vehicle
unitsinacco,oancewith2003lnternationalFireCode(lFC)s907.2.9
and $907.2'10'
I.Single-stationcarbonmonoxidealarmsshallbeplacedineach
maiufactured home or recreational vehicle unit'
J. One (1) or more approved.fire.extinguishers-of a^type suitable for
flamrnable tiquids-# electrical fires [Ctass B.or Class C), carbon
dioxide or dry .r,"r-i.ri, shall be located in each manufactured home
or recreational vehicle unit'
K.MinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilitiesandallassociated
in{rastructure ;;ta be completely c-ontained within a State or
Federallyregulatedparcel(suchasaCOGCCregulatedoil/gaswell
pad)inwhichreclamation,restorationandrevegetationstandardsare
guaranteed by contract with the permitting agency' ln addition' the
Applicant must provio" u .opy of itre permit from the issuing agency
identifying tne tication, condiiions of approval' time..period for which
the permit is valid as well as parameteis of reclamation, revegetation
and rehabititatiin of the site once the permitted activity has expired'
L'NoMinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilitresshallmaintaina
cumulativeofone(1)yearatanysingle|ocation.ldentifythedatethat
the facility wirr
'UL
lnsiarreO and the "date gre facility will be removed
from the site. ln addition, identify the total cumulative length of time (in
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days) that the Minor Temporary Housing Facility will be installed at the
specified location.
M. Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities wiil house employeesof the applicable industry including its contractors and/or
subcontractors that are necessary for the safe operation of the activity
being conducted. Under no circumstances shall 2s or more
individuals be housed on any one permitted location.
N. lnhabitants of the temporary housing shalr be appricant's employees
and/or subcontractors, working on the related operation, and not
dependents of employees, guests or other family members.
o. within 10 days of the expiration of the said permit, all housing
structures, foundations and associated infrastructure shall be
completely removed. The Applicant shall provide the Gar{ield county
Planning Department dated and signed photo documentation
indicating that all housing structures, foundations and associated
infrastructure has been removed within the specified timeframe.
P. No domestic animals shall be allowed at any Minor Temporary
Employee Housing Facilities.
Q. Each site location shall 'have one (1) water storage tank, with a
minimum of 2500 gallons of stored water, for initial fire suppression
and wild land fire protection.
All emergency situations requiring action by any government agencyor district shall be documented in writing and presented to tre
Planning Department and Garlield county bheriff's office within 24
hours of the occurrence. Failure to report such emergency situations
shall be deemed a violation in regards to Section s-.02.22(6) of the
Zoning Regulations of 1978.
All required Access Permits shall be obtained from the Garfield
county Road and Bridge Department or the colorado Department of
Transportation prior to issuance of an Administrative permit.
Wastewater Disposal:
i. vault System: All vault systems shall be designed and installed
to accommodate the number of persons identified within the
permit who will inhabit the Minor Temporary Employee Facility.
ln addition, all vault systems shall be equipped with an overflow
alarm device. These vault systems shall be designed to
accommodate 75 gallons of wastewater per person per day. lf
the Applicant is proposing to use a vault system, the Applicant
must meet the following conditions:
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a. Year-round vehicular access must be available and
maintained for safe and regular access for sewage
hauling vehicles; and,
b. The Applicant must demonstrate and guarantee an
arrangement for hauling sewage; and'
c. The Applicant must maintain all records including but
not limiteJio trip logs/reports and landfill receipts; and,
d. All sewage disposal records must be maintained as
public t"JotO. to be available to the County and/or any
other interested third party upon request'
ISDS (lndividual Sewage Disposal System): All .ISDS's shall be
designed and instatieJ io ""o"odate the maximum number of
;;;;r. identified *iit',in the permit who will inhabit the Minor
TemporarY EmPloYee FacilitY'
(5) Enforcement:
A. lnspection: Garfield county, relevant fire protection district' or sheritf's
officereservestheright,toinspectanypermittedsite-and/or
documentation at any tlme and without notice to the operator or
ProPertY owner'
B. Permit Revocation and Fines: lf it is found that the development was
notconstructedinconformanceorisfoundtobeoutofconformance
with any of the standarJs established in this Resolution, applicable
building code or represented within the approved Minor Temporary
Employee Housing p"rrit, including ^the maintenance of appropriate
records or by any otnel appf icanf J State or Federal regulation, the
applicantshallbenotifiedofthenonconformancebytheGadield
county planning oirectoi. inis notice shall specify a deadline for
|,"*"iying *re "issue(s). lf the nonconformance is for improper
electrical, water, ot. ""pti. installation, the applicant shall have 24
nours to'correct ff," nJnconformance unless a longer timeframe is
.specifiedinthewrittennotice.Iftheapplicantfailstocorrectthe
nonconformance within the specified timeirame, the applicant may be
subject to a iine up to $4O,obo.oo. Any nonconformance that poses
animminentandsignificantthreattothehealthandsafetyof
"rpiov"", or the pr-ori.
-or to the environment shall result in the
taciriiy' plimit being immediately revoked by the Garfield county
pfanriinb Director. A t"rok"J peimit shall be accompanied by a fine
upto$40,000'ooandmaynotberenewed,butmustbereappliedfor
u,u**,permit'AllfinesandpermitsrunwithindividualTemporary
rmItoyee'ttousing facilities and are not applied to Area wide
DeveloPment Plans'
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Zonrng Resolution of 1978 as Amended' Section 5'0'z 2'zD$fi+
Vacation of Facilities Associated with Revoked Permits: lt a
TemporaryEmptoyeeHousingfacilitypermitisrevoked'occupationof
att freviously permitted faciliiies associated with the revoked permit
shall be immediately vacated, any issued certificates of occupancy
shall be withheld ,ni ,ny installed structures shall be removed within
10 business Oays *itn proof by signed and dated photo
documentation.
Consequences of Three (3) Revoked Permits: lf an operator obtains
revocation of three tsl Mino,. Temporary Emproyee.,Housing facility
prrriti, the planning Director shall refer the fourth (4'n) and all future
'permits by the oifending operator to the Board of County
bommissioners (BOCC) as a Special Use Permit for Major Temporary
EmployeeHousing_tacititiesperSectionS.O2.2loftheGadield
corntv Zoning Re"solution of 1978, as amended. All otfenses under
section 5.o2.22shall be tied with the operator as described within the
application and not io a specific facility, parcel or location. Only at the
aoaro of Gounty commissioner's soje discretion may an offending
operator return'to lursuing the Administrative Permit process for
future Minor Temporary Employee Housing facilities'
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To:
David Pesnichak
From:Dean W. Smith [pcw@acsol.net]
Tuesday, June 1 9,2007 8:50 AM
David Pesnichak
Subject: Temporary Employee Housing
I read your e-mail foruvarded to me by Chief David Blair of the Grand Valley Fire Protection
Districi. I have some real concerns with your comments. Especially with your #1 that says an
inspection is no longer required. The Coiorado Division of Fire Safety requires plan review and
inspections for any
-of th"s" units containing fire suppression systems (l have had two - one in
parachute area and one in Meeker area. tfris is State Law and cannot be made less stringent
by a County. Dean W. Smith, lnspector, Colorado Division of Fire Safety'
/ ,1 l^AA-
David Pesnichak
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From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
Subiect:
Jim Rada
Friday, June 1 5,2007 9:36 AM
David Pesnichak
Andy Schwaller; Fred Jarman
RE: Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Updated Draft - 6-12'2007
Attachments: Jim Flada.vcf
David,
I have the following comments regarding the Draft Minor Temporary Housing Regulations'
o we may want to consider a requirement for an lsDS permit for each lsDS and/or vault system installed or for
each facility. Although it appears that comphance with all provisions of the MTHF regs is required (including
wastewater provisions) and non-compliance could result in " iin", lsDS regs could also apply here violation of
which is also subject to a penalty. ft,"s" plrrits could also offset some oI the review costs by Andy's crew
and/or me.
. lf a separate lsDs permit is deemed unnecessary for these^systems, then I recommend that some language
be included in (6)T that references the o",fi"ro c"unty lsDS Regulations and requires compliance with all
applicable prorisions;
"speciaily
tnose Jrivision. Giiing with disign, construction and operation of the
systems. t a* concern"b trr"t we will
"Lnlinu*
to see su-bstandard"tanks and equipment, poor installations'
leaky tanks and pipes, uncovered ."*rg. hofding tanks, etc uniess we hold the companies feet to the fire for
good quality systems' , r-- ^f,..^-^^, +ts^^+manr an.r crrrfar:e disnosal '
r lt is very possible that we will be seeing lsDS applic?ljo?. for advanced treatment and surface disposal in
the near future. This will require that w6 have the ability to reference lsDS regs and perhaps place specific
conditions on trre design, installation, operation, and monitoring of the effluenl-.
. The potable water paragraph in (6)A is not specific to design rLquirement". y" may want to at least suggest
that potable water systems be designed and'installed using current best engineering practices or perhaps
reference a sanitation standard'
Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this review process'
Jim Rada, REHS
Environmental Health Manager
Garfield CountY Public Health
'195 W 14th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
Phone 970-625-5200 x81 1 3
Cell 970-319-1579
Fax 970-625:8304
E mai I irada @g arfield--so,u nty'cqm
Web www.garfield-countY-com
From: David Pesnichak
Sent: TuesdaY, June LZ,2007 4:72PM
To: GARCO Attorney; don.howanick@mpa-glenwood'com;-doug-dennison@oxy'com; brett'crabb@encana'com;
patrick Barker; Linster Herndon, Brenda; oriiles Mclean; David glair, chief, Grand valley Fire Protection Dist';
lim Rada; Jim sears; carolyn Dahlgren; Michael Howard; Andy Schwaller; walker, Deanna J; Kent Lindberg;
Kathleen Middleton; rucoleman@marathonoil.com; cuffin, Sally; david@gioutpost'com;
dave.cesark@williams.com; msturgeon@rifleco.org; kewhelan@_riflefiredept'org; parata@parachutecolorado'com
Cc: Fred Jarman; Cruii nict',ardsoi; pvcm@hughe-s.net; cheryl@cherylchandlertcolnj jock@sopris'net;
calgary@sopris.net; shlrleybrewer@frugnes.net-; stipo101@hotmail.com; summitx@frontier'net
Su6iec: Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Updated Draft - 6-L2-2007
As many of you are aware, the Garfierd county pranning commission met on lvray g, 2oo7 lo discuss the creation
of an administrative process for Tempora" =ril,i,"v* H'or.i"g, "r r'.'oi"'"or.oniy known as "man-camps"' The
meeting resutted in , .ontinurnce of the h-#;6 ;iinug*t a'
-zbo7u"J
int cotn'itsion made several
recommendations for changes. The rec-om,"ni'tion" *[i"n '"quii"O "f''Gt to the previously proposed
reourations have been madi to this draft, dri; Jr; i i, zooz irii"""n"Ji r"n" attached draft regulations pertain
to-Minor Temporary Emproyee Housing t".iirti", t"orinistrative C;iif.ir less than 24 people' less than one year
and rocated on a state or federaily contro]rei'p-Jrrri"reai pteaselinJ the draft regulations for the Maior
Temporary Emptoyee housing {acitities ts".ti[" s.rii..zt1'atacn";';;J,;iino'ih-th"te are no changes within
this Section. Three main alterations are "rii""i*ltni"1he
June li'ZOOZ dratl'5'02'22 regulations:
1'Aninspectionisnolongerreq-uired.lnstead,theApplicantsignsafqqindicatingthatthefacilitywillbe
installed in accordance with tne ouiroinf coJe,'tand.r"" "oJ"
uiJionditional requirements' This is to
address th" pi;;;;;Commirsion's re[uest for "self-regulation".
2'Thefine for none-compliance has been increased from $1 ,ooo to $40,000 per sited facility to
encou rage "self -regulation"'
3.Apublicnotice,appealandBoCC..call-up,,provisionhavebeenadded.
please review the attached draft and feelfree to forward themalong to anyone you feel may be interested'
ptease submit comments in writing._ii'J"nirnrxeg"rfi:E-;rily'J; oy weanesdav July 18' 2007 to
;;;ira;a within the staff Report and commissioner's packets.
Thanks,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long-Range
GarJield CountY
108 8th Street, Suite 40'1
Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601
Tel: (970) 945-8212
Fax: (970)384-3470
E mai i : dpsEnrehak=o-g a dteld:e=o u ily' aanl
www. gariield-county.com
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David Pesnichak
From:
Sent:
To:
Gc:
Subiect:
Attachments:
David Pesnichak
Tuesday, June 12, 2007 4:22PM
GARCO Attorney; 'don.howanick@mpa-glenwood.com'; 'doug-dennison@oxy'com'; -,brett.crabb@"n.rn"..o.'; Patrick Airk6f; 'Linster Herndon,-Brenda'; 'Charles Mclean';.'David
Blair, chief, Grand varrlv iire protection Dist.'; Jim Rada; Jim sears; carolyn Dahlgren; Michael
Ho*rrO; Andy Schwallei 'Walker, Deanna J'; 'Kent Lindberg'; Kathleen Middleton;
'rvcoleman@marathonoii.com'; 'Cuffin, Sally'; 'david@gjoutdost'com', 'dave'cesark@williams'com';
'msturgeon@ritteco.orgl;'i["*n"llrOritlefiredept.org';;[arata@parachutecolorado com'
Fred Jarman; Craig Richardson; 'pvcm@hughes'net'; 'cheryl@cherylchandler'com';
loclOsopris.n"t'; r.afg;tyOioprii.net'; 'shirl-eybrewer@hughes'net; 'stipo101@hotmail'com';
'summitx @ f rontier.net'
Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Updated Draft - 6-12-2007
DRAFT - Section 5-02-22Minor Temporary Employee Housing (2).pdf; DFIAFT - Section 5-02-21
Major Temporary Employee Housing.pdf
As many of you are aware, the Garfield County Planning Commission met on May 9, 2oO7lo discuss the creation of
an administrative process for Temporary emptbyee ff o{s119, or more commonly known as "man-camps"' The meeting
resulted in a continuance of the hearing untir nu'guit 8, 2007'and the commissibn made several recommendations for
changes. The recommendations which required"changes to the previously proposed regulations have been made to
this draft, dated June 12,2007 (attached). rne ittacn6o draft regulations'pbrtain to Minor Temporary Employee,
Housing facilities (administrative permit for less ihan 24 people,'less than one year and located on a state or federally
controlted permit area). please find the oratt reg;Etrons'forine Major Temporary Employee housing facilities (Section
5.02.21)attached as well, although there are n6 .ning"r within this Section' Thiee main alterations are evident within
the June 12,2007 draft 5-02.22 regulations:
1 . An inspection is no longer required. lnstead, the Applicant signs a fqlm indicating that the facility will be
installed in accordance with the ouiroing cod;,'rano us'e code aid conditional requirements. This is to address
the Planning Commission's request for "self-regulation"'
2. Thefine for none-compliance has been increased from $1 ,000 to $40,000 per sited facility to encourage
"self-regulation".
3. A public notice, appeal and BoCC ,,call-up,,provision have been added.
please review the attached draft and feel f ree to forward them along to any-one you Ieel.m.aV oe [r-t9!Ttqd P]ease
submit comments in wriiing to dpesnichak@garfield-county.cdm by foednesday July 18,2007 to be included
within the Staff Report and Commissioner's packets.
Thanks,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long-Range
Garfield CountY
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601
Tel: (970) 945-8212
Fax: (970)384-3470
Email : dpeqnichak @ garf ield-c
www.garf ield-county.com
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Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regulations
Zoning Resolution of 1978 as Amended, Section U.O, ,e$fll
5.02.22 - Administrative Permit for Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities:
(1) Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities 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 GarJield
County related to commercial, industrial and mineral extraction in any zone
district by the Planning Director through the Administrative Permit process. Such
housing shall be of a temporary nature. At the expiration of the permit, all
housing structures, foundations and associated infrastructure shall be completely
removed. Administrative Permits for Minor Temporary Employee Housing
Facilities are subject to all applicable building code, state and federal permit
requirements, fire protection district requirements and.fire code requirements.
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall have all of the following
basic characteristics:
A. The Temporary Employee Housing ,Facility and any associated
infrastructure (including lsDS) must be completely contained within a
State or Federally regulated parcel (such as a COGCC approved
oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation, restoration and revegetation
standards are guaranteed by contract with the permitting agency; and,
B. The Temporary Employee Housing Facilities are to be located at the
permitted site for less than a cumulative of one (1) year; and,
C. The Temporary Employee Housing Facilities are to house twenty-four
(24) or fewer individuals at any one given time.
(2) Administrative Permits for Minor Temporary Employee Housing on Location: The
applicant shall submit an adequate site plan, consistent with $S.0t.01 and shall
be subject to review and approval from the following agencies including, but not
limited to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office, relevant fire protection district as
well as the Garfield County Building and Planning Deparrtment. All site plans shall
include the following information:
A. A vicinity map indicating the section, township, and range of the
permit site location; general relation to surrounding public roads,
private roads, adjacent utility systems, residential development,
actively permitted other Minor and Major Temporary Employee
Housing, topography at a minimum of 5' intervals, natural drainage
courses and municipalities within one ('1) miles of the proposed Minor
Temporary Housing Site; north arrow and scale; GPS coordinates;
and current surface ownership on a USGS 7.5 minute series
quadrangle at a scale of 1"=2000'.
B. ldentify Temporary Employee Housing within the permit site location;
wastewater disposal, trash receptacles, potable water storage, all
other associated infrastructure as well as anylall other equipment
located within the perimeter of the permit site location.
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C'ldentifyprivateandpublicroadwaysaccessingthesite;markedaS
open, gated, and/or iocreo (include combinations); and detailed
directions with mileage-included for each roadway from the nearest
town'
D.lncludename,addressandphonenumberofsurfaceowner.
E. provide name, address and phone number, including a 24-hour
emergency response number oi at least two persons responsible for
emergencyfieldoperations;contactnumbersforlocalhospitals,
emergency response, tire 'department, sheriff, Life Flight, and
applicable regulatory' aiencies; site. safety/evacuation plan; and
written response prrn l6i the potential emergencies that may be
associatedwithdriilingoperationsatawelllocation.
F.ldentifytheboundariesoftheStateorFederallyperrnittedareaon
*rirci in" Temporary Employee Housing is to be located'
G. ldentify the dates of installation and rernoval of the Minor Temporary
Horriig- Facility. rt tn" rrrrinor Temporary Employee Hoygilo facility is
pari of i nr"" wlo" o"u"lopment Plan, tnan estimated dates of
installation and removal must be provided for each facility' The
Building and planning b"p"rt*ent must be notified prior to installation
and removal of each facilitY'
(3)TheoperatoroftheMinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingshallsubmitandbe
approved tor an Adrinirtrutive Fermit tot Minot Temporary Employee Housing
by the GarJield county Planning Director prior to commencing installation' In
addition, the Applicant shall haie obtained all necessary application sign-offs
from the GarJield county sheriff's office, relevant fire protection.district and
["J#,-ii"Iln,y tr',0'ng'Department prior to submittal to the Garlield countv
F;;;i"; -D6;ft*;nt. rtin Area wide bevelopment Plan is to be submitted' the
Appticant ,h;1';;;;,d" "gn-otfi
for each facility to be installed. This application
shall include:
A'Adescriptionofthewatersystemusedtoprovideandstorepotable
watertopersonnel.lncludenumberandvolumeoftanks;sourceof
*Ii"r, nrrnl of frrrfrr; nrrLr's Colorado Department of Public Health
;;-";;;i;;;";a lcoFi{ resistration number and copy of
certification; trequenci of OEiiu"tyi anO calculation of water demand
and demonstration of adequate capacity'
B.Adescriptionofthesystemusedtocollectanddisposeofsewage
and wastewater. rn.i,jJ"- number and volume of vaults; narne of
hauler;frequency"tpi"x,p;""*ug"disposalsite;andcalculationof
sewage and waste*rt"r'tieatment demand and demonstration of
adeqJate storage and/or treatment capacity'
C.AdescriptionoftheSystemusedtocollectanddisposeofrefuse.
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lnclude number, type and volume of containers; name of hauler;
frequency of collection; and refuse disposal site.
D, A list of all sudace owners abutting and within 200 feet of the subject
parcel as identified in the Garfield County Assessor's records.
(4) Area wide Development Plan: The Applicant may submit an Area wide
Development Plan which consists of multiple sites to be developed within an
identified amount of time. Approval of an Area Wide Development Plan does
not guarantee approval of individual Minor Temporary Employee Housing
permits, but may act as a means of accelerating the permitting process. lf the
Applicant is submitting an Area wide Development Plan, the Applicant shall
submit a legible photo of the State or Federal certifying stamp, demonstration
that each housing unit meets the current Garfield County building code
requirements and a master map identifying all Minor Temporary Employee
Housing facilities to be installed and in accordance with Section s.02.22(2).
At the time of Administrative Permit approval for each individual Minor
Temporary Employee Housing facility, the Applicant or designated
representative shall provide a signed form provided by the Building and
Planning Department indicating that the facility will be installed in accordance
with all applicable Garfield County, State and Federal regulations. As apart of
the sign-off, the Applicant shall provide the relevant contact for that facility and
title of that individual to be contacted in the case of an identified violation.
Further, the Applicant shall submit to the enforcement provisions identified
within Section 5.02.22. ln addition, the Applicant shall provide documentation
that the Garfield County Sheriff's Office and relevant fire protection district were
notified within 24 hours prior to installation of the Minor Temporary Employee
Housing. Such documentation shall include signatures of the operator verifying
that notification was provided and the above mentioned departments indicating
that such notification was received.
The applicant,shall adhere to the following Minor Temporary Employee
Housing Facility Standards:
A. Temporary employee housing must comply with all applicable federal,
state and local laws and regulations.
B. Operators must keep and maintain appropriate records, to be
provided to the County or any interested third party upon request, to
demonstrate that water supplied to the site is from an approved
soLrrce, demonstrate the f requency of sewage collection and
demonstrate that sewage is being disposed of 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 sudace. For all
Minor Temporary Employee Permits, the operator must conduct
monthly tests (or quarlerly if an on-site disinfection system is installed)
and maintain records of stored potable water samples specific for coli
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E.
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zoninsnesor,lli.":liHJ:X"o5TXJ?.:".::,f1"38r:8iil!frDRAFT
form. Any tests indicating coli form contamination must be disclosed
to the Garfield County Board of Health or designee'
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities shall be maintained in
a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of weeds and refuse' Any
hazardous or noxious materials that must be stored on site for
operational or security reasons must be managed in accordance with
ail applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations'
At least one thirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feet) wildlife-proof refuse
container shall be provided for each manufactured home or
recreational vehicle unit. Said container(s) must be durable,
washable, non-absorbent metal or plastic with tight-fitting lids.
Refuse shall be disposed of weekly, at a minimum. operators must
keep appropriate records, to be provided to the. County or any
inteiested third par.ty upon request, to demonstrate the refuse is
collected and disposed of at an approved facility'
G. Outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities.that prevent the
attraction of animals to the temporary employee housing site are
provided.
H. Manufactured home or recreational vehicle units equipped by the
manufacturer with a fire sprinkler system, fire detection system, or
alarm system shall be inspected, tested, ald maintained in
accordance with 2003 IFC 5901.4 and s9o1'6. smoke alarms and
manual f ire alarm systems shall be installed, inspected and
maintained in all othei manufactured home or recreational vehicle
units in accordance with 2003 lnternational Fire code (lFC) 5907.2'9
and $907.2.10.
l. single-station carbon monoxide alarms shall be placed in each
maiufactured home or recreational vehicle unit'
one (1) or more approved fire extinguishers of a^type suitable for
,flammable liquids or electrical fires (Class B or Class C), carbon
dioxide or dry chemical, shall be located in each manufactured home
or recreational vehicle unit'
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities and all associated
infrastructure must be completely contained within a state or
ieJerarrv regulated parcel (such as a CoGCC approved oil/gas well
pad) in whic[ reclamation, restoration and revegetation standards are
guaranteed by contract with the permitting agency. ln addition, the
Applicant must provide a copy of the permit from the issuing agency
identifying the location, condiiions of approval, time.period for which
tfre permlt is valid as well aS parameters of reclamation, revegetation
and rehabilitation of the site once the permitted activity has expired'
K.
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Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regulalions
Zoning Resolution ot isia as Amendeb' Seciion 5'02
'z2o$fl+
NoMinorTemporaryEmployeeHousingFacilit'resshall,maintaina
cumutative of one (ii y;;;;iLny single l6cation. ldentify the date that
thefacilitywillbein,'t,rr"oandthe-datethefacilitywillberemoved
from the site. ln addition, identify the total cumulative length of time (in
days) that the rvr,noii"rplrary'Housing Facility will be installed at the
specified location.
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities will house employees
of the applicable
-inlustry including its contractors and/or
subcontractors thatir" nL.""t"ty for the-safe operation of the activity
ffi; conducted. Under no circumstances,. shall 25 or more
indivi-iduals be housed on any one permitted location'
lnhabitants of the temporary housing shall.be applicant,s employees
and/or subcontraci;t;, ;;iking on the relateo oneS-li9n' and not
JepenOents of employees, gueJts'or'other family members'
L.
M.
N.
o'Withinl0daysoftheexpirationofthesaidpermit,allhousing
structures, tounoations aid .associated inlrastructure shall be
"onlp[t"rv
removed. The Appticant.shall provide the Garfield county
planning Departmeni ;r& and sig.ned photo documentation
indicating that all nor"ing-"tructures,.loundations and associated
infrastruJture has been rerioved within the specified timeframe'
P.NodomesticanimalsshallbeallowedatanyMinorTemporary
EmPloYee Housing Facilities'
Q.Eachsitelocationshallhaveone(1)waterStoragetank,witha
minimum of 2500 gallons of stored water, for initial fire suppression
and wild land fire Protection'
,R. All elelgen?y situations requiring action by any government agency
or' oiltii&- shail be documented" in writing and presented to the
PlanningDepartmentandGarfieldCountySheriff,sofficewithin24
stratt be,deemed a vioiation in regards to Section 5'02'22(6) of the
Zoning Regulations of 1978'
S.AllrequiredAccessPermitsshallbeobtainedfromtheGarlield
c"on1v noao ano Bridge Department or the colorado Department of
Transpofiation prior to Lsuance of the this Administrative Permit'
T. Wastewater DisPosal:
i. Vault System: All vault systems shall be designed and installed
to accommooate ir..|'" nr*u"r of persons identified within the
plrrit who will innrOlt the Minor Temporary Employee Facility'
ln addition, ,rr ,rrri iystems shall be equipped with.an overJlow
alarm device. i;,"". vault systems shall be designed to
accommod ale 75 jallons of wastewater per person per day' lf
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the Applicant is proposing to use a vault system, the Applicant
must meet the following conditions:
a. Year-round vehicular access must be available and
maintained for safe and regular access for sewage
hauling vehicles; and,
b. The Applicant must demonstrate and guarantee an
arrangement for hauling sewage; and,
c.The Applicant must maintain all records including but not
limited to trip logs/reports and landfill receipts; and,
d. All sewage disposal records must be maintained as
public records to be available to the County and/or any
other interested third pafiy upon request.
ii. ISDS (lndividual Sewage Disposal System): All ISDS's shall be
designed and installed to accommodate the maximum number of
persons identified within the permit who will inhabit the Minor
Temporary Employee Facility.
(7) Public Notice:
.
A. Prior to approval of the Tempora,ry,Employee Housing administrative
permit, the Applicant shall demonstrate that notice of the proposed
development had been mailed to all abutting properly owners within
200 feet of the parcel as identified in the Garlield County Assessor's
records. Notice to abutting property owners within 200 feet of the
parcel shall include at a minimum: name of the applicant, description
of the subject lot, a des*iption of the proposed administrative permit
and nature of the permit, date of deadline for appeal and contact
infor,rnation for the Garfield County Planning Department to send
comments and/or request for appeal.
.8. Area Wide Development Plan: An Applicant may elect to fulfill public
,,. notice requirements in accordance with this Section to abutting
,ipropertv.owners within 200 feet at the time of submittal of an Area
Wide Development Plan for all proposed facilities to be installed.
C. Once the Minor Temporary Employee Housing administrative permit
or Area Wide Development Plan in which public noticing was
conducted is approved by the Gadield County Planning Director, it
shall not become effective until fourteen (14) calendar days following
the approval date. There shall be a fourteen (14) calendar day period
during which time aggrieved residents may appeal the application to
the Board of County Commissioners in a Public Hearing.
(8) Conditions of Approval:
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A.
B.
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regula-tions
Zoning Resolution of 1978 as Amended' Section 5 02 2'?D$l?
lf the Director finds in reviewing an application that the application
meets the standards set forth above, the Director shall approve the
application,
lf the Director finds that the application does not meet an applicable
standard or standards, the application shall be approved with
appropriatereasonableconditionsimposedtoavoidorminimizethe
significant adverse impacts of the development. Such conditions may
include, but are not necessarily limited to, the relocation or modification
ofproposedaccessroads,facilities,orstructures;landscaping'
buffering, or screening; posting of adequate financial guarantees; or any
other measures neJessary 1o mitigate any significant impact on
surrounding properties and public infrastructure'
once the Director issues a determination on the application; the
determination shail not be final for fourteen (14) calendar days after the
date of the determination, in order to allow time for the applicant and/or
neighboring property owners to appeal, or for the Boar'd of County
Commissioners to 6all up the determination for .further review' The
Director's determinatlon snatt become final only after the expiration of
this fourteen (14) .ai"noa, day period, and only if the determination is
notreviewedandacteduponbytheBoardofCountyCommissionersat
a subsequent appeal or call-up hearing'
(g) Reconsideration of Director's Decision or call'up by Board of county
Commissioners:
A'BequestbyApplicantorAdjacentPropertyownerforReconsideration
ofDecision.Theapplicantoradjacentpropertyowneraffectedbythe
decision may request reconsideration of the Director's decision by the
B;;; ot c6unty commissioners. The aggrieved party,may file a
wiitt"n,"qrest within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of
written notice of the decision by the Director'
l. Schedule Public Hearing: Public hearing by lhe Board of
county commissioners ihall be held within forty-five (45)
calendardaysofthedateofreceiptoftherequestior
reconsideration'
ll. Notice by Publication: At least thirty (30) calendar days prior
to the date of r,e icrreouled public hearing before the Board of
County Commissioners, the aggrieved party shall have
published , notit" of public hearing in a newspaper of general
circulationintheareathattheproposedlandusechangeis
located.
lll.NoticetoAdjacentPropertyOwners:Atleastthirty(30)
calendar dayl prior to the date of the scheduled public
hearing, the aggiieved party shall send by certified mail' return
receipt"ieqr"riJd, a written notice of the public hearing to the
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Zoning Resolution of 1978 as Amended, Section 5 02 22o$l?
ownerSofrecordofalladjacentpropertyWithina200,radius'
The notice shali include a vicinity map, the property's legal
description,aShortnarrativedescribingthecurrentzoningand
proposed land use change, and an announcement of the date'
iime and location of the scheduled hearing'
lV'DecisionbyBoard:TheBoardshallconductapublichearing
pursuant to tre provisions outlined within the GarJield county
Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended' The Board shall
upholi the Director,s decision, modify the decision or reverse
the decision, based upon compliance with the standards
outlined within Sections 5.03 and 5'02'22'
B.Call.upbyBoard:Withinfourteen(14)calendardaysofthedate
receipt oi tt.," notice of decision, lh".Board may, at its discretion,
decide to reconsid", in" Director's decision at the next regularly
,,t.,"0,t"0 meeting of the Board for which proper notice of hearing
can be accomPlished'
l.NoticebyPublication:Atleastthirty(30)calendardayspriorto
thedateofthescheduledpublichearingbeforethe.Boardof
c;r;it commissioners, the Director shall have published a
notice,ofpublichearinginanewspaperofgeneralcirculation
in the area that the pro[osed land use change is located'
ll'NoticetoAdjacentPropertyOwners:Atleastthirty(30)
calendar days prior to the date of the scheduled public
nearing, the birector shall send by certified mail, return receipt
requesled, a written notice of the public hearing.to the owners
of record of all adjacent properly within a 2O0' radius' The
.Lti..- rr..rrit
-inctuie a vicinity map, the property's legal.
description, a short narrative describing the current zoning and
propoied land use change, and an announcement of the date,
ilme anO location of the scheduled hearlng'
V.DecisionbyBoard:TheBoardshallconductapublichearing
mrc"*t$;t,5;":i?3?,:'li",i:[]]:'",?31"J:':"sil1
upr.,ori the Director's decision, modify the decision or reverse
thedecision,basedUponcompliancewiththestandards
outlined within Sections 5'03 and 5'02'22'
(12) Enforcement:
A. lnspection: Gar{ield county, relevant fire protection district' or Sheriff's
office reserves the righi to inspect any permitted site and/or
documentation at any ire and without notice to the operator or
Property owner'
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Minor Temporary Employee Housing Regulations
Zoning Besolution of 1978 as Amended, Section 5.0, ,rD$f;?
B. Permit Revocation and Fines: lf it is found that the development was
not constructed in conformance or is found to be out of conformance
with any of the standards established in this Resolution, applicable
building code or represented within the approved Minor Temporary
Employee Housing permit, including the maintenance of appropriate
records or by any other applicable state or Federal regulation, the
facility permrt shall be immediately revoked by the Gariierd county
Planning Director. A revoked permit shall be accompanied by a
$40,000.00 fine and may not be renewed, but must be reapplied for
as a new permit. All fines and permits run with individual remporary
Employee Housing facilities and are not applied to Area Wide
Development Plans.
c. Vacation of Facilities Associated with Revoked permits: lf a
Temporary Employee Housing facility permit is revoked, occupation of
all previously permitted facilities associated with the revoked permit
shall be immediately vacated, any issued certificates of occupancy
shall be withheld and any installed structures shall be removed within10 business days with proof by signed and dated photo
documentation.
D. consequences of rhree (3) Revoked permits: lf an operator obtains
revocation of three (3) Minor Temporary Employee Housing facility
permits, the Planning Director shall refer the fourlh (4th) and all futurepermits by the offending operator to the Board of County
commissioners (Bocc) as,a special Use permit for Major Temporary
Employee Housing facilities per section s.02.21 of the GarJietd
county Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. All offenses under
section 5.02.22 shall be tied with the operator as described within the
application and not to a specific facility, parcel or location. only at the
Board of county commissioner's sole discretion may an offending
operator return to pursuing the Administrative permit process for
future Minor Temporary Employee Housing facilities.
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David Pesnichak
From: David A. Blair, Fire Chief [gvfpd@sopris.net]
Sent: Wednesday, July 1 g,2OO7 j1:27 AM
To: David Pesnichak
subject: RE: Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Updated Draft - 6-12-2001
David,
I have had a chance to look at your draft and offer the tollowing comments:Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facilities
' Fage 2, E,.Change Life Flight to Care Flight (lf your referring to St. Mary's helicopter in GrandJunction, which services our area)
' Page 3, (4) Eight line down - that each housing unit meets the current Gar{ietd County buitding,ADD & Fire coder Pago 4, H & I., Who is inspecting and how will Fire Districts and the Colorado Division of FtreSafety be advised of the sprinkler portion, since they're the only inspecting agency in our area?' Fage 4, J Add combustible materials to the list and change the required fire Lxtinguisher to anABC type and placed throughout the facirity according to iode.
' Page 5, R, l'm confused, Are you requiring the oil fieid companies to ensure that the FireDistriet andlor BLM/USFS submits copres 6f incident response reports oH are you requiring theoil field copies to file a report separate of the agency reporls to the planning Department andSO? | am assuming that in the first sentence tfiat dlstrict means Fire Distrilt and governmentagency means any other state or federal agency.
' Page 9, B, Flease add "andlor fire" to first sentence after building and before code.Major Temporary Employee Housing Facilities
' Page 3, Add cornbustible materials to the list and delete carbon dioxide as a choice of fireextingutsher. A storage tank is required at all sites to provide water for the sprinkler systenr andinitial suppression activities. Size is dependent on spiinkler calculations and initial watersuppression demands.
I also had Deputy Hob Ferguson look over the document and he did not have any further comments orsuggestions.
David A. Blair
Fire Chief, GVFPD
From: David Pesnichak Imairto:dpesnichak@gafierd-county.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 12, Z0O7 4:Z2pM
To: GARCO Attorney; don.howanick@mpa-glenwood.com; doug-dennison@oxy.com; brett,crabb@encana.com;Patrick Barker; Linster Herndon, Brenda; charles Mclean; Davii Blair, chief, Giand Valley Fire protection Dist.;Jim Rada; Jim sears; carolyn Dahlgren; Michael Howard; Andy schwaller; walker, Deanna J; Kent iinau.rg;Kathleen Middleton; rvcoleman@marathonoil,com; Cuffin, Sally; david@gjoutpost.com;dave'cesark@williams'com; msturgeon@rifleco.org; kewhelan@riflefired6-pt.org; parata@parachutecolorado.comCc: Fred Jarman; Craig Richardson; pvcm@hughel,net; cheryl@cherylchandlei,com; jock@sopris.net;
calgary@sopris.net; shirleybrewer@hughes.net; stipo101@hotmail.com; summitx@fiontier.netsubject: Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Updated
-oraft - 6-L2-zoo7
As many of you are aware, the Gadield county Planning commission met on May g, 2oo7 todiscuss the creationof an administrative process for Temporary Employee Fi;"i;g, ;r more commonly known as ,,man-camps,,. Themeeting resulted in a continuance of the h-earing ui.ltit ergust 6',iool and the commission made severalrecommendations for changes. The recommendations *61.n oquired changes m tne freriously proposedregulations have been made to this draft, dated June lz, zool-(ittached). Tie attacheo draft regulations pertainto Minor Temporary Employee Housing facilities laominlstrativJf,ermit for less than 24people, less than one year
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and located on a state or federally controlled permit alea)' Please find the draft regulations for the Major
Temporary Emproyee housing facirities tsectiln s.02.21)'attacheo as werr, afthouih there are no changes within
this Section. Three r"in rit"r"tions are erii"nt *itnin the June 12'2007 dratl'5'02'22 regulations:
1'Aninspectionisnolongerrequired'lnstead,theApplicantsignsafq1mindicatingthatthefacilitywillbe
installed in accordance with the building code, land.,," toJ" aid conditional requirements' This is to
address tfre piannlng Commission's re(uest for "self-regulation".
2.Thefinefornone.compliancehasbeenincreasedfrom$1,O0Oto$40,O0Opersitedfacilityto
encou rage "sel{-regulation"'
3.Apublicnotice,appealandBoCC..call-up,,provisionhavebeenadded'
please review the attached draft and feel free to fonvard them along to anyone. vo.y,fe:l may be interested'
please submit comments in writing to eJJs;igh"r.og"tfi"la-co-'unty.com by Wednesday July 18' 2007 to
t" ,.frO"O within the Staff Reporl and Commissioner's packets'
Thanks,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long-Range
Garfield CountY
1OB 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood SPrings, CO 81601
Tel: (970) 945-8212
Fax: (970)384-3470
Emaii: dPesnichat<O gadield-county'com
www. garf ield-county'com
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EXHTBIT A
ARTICLE X, SECTION 411 TEMPORARY AND SPECIAL USE PERMITS
FOR TEMPORARY LIVING QUARTERS (TLQS)
lll'! Atl remporary Living Quarters (hereinafter TLQs), construcred or insralied inRio Blanco County related to commercial, industrial, trJnsportation, oil & gas ormineral extraction projects require either a Temporary use permit pursuant to Sec.225 of the Rio Blanco county Land Use Resoluiion (-hereinafter LUR) or a SpecialUse Permit pursuant to Sec. 224,LIJR.
4ll'2 TLQs are divided and defined in three distinct categories as follows:
(A) Type 1: S.mal! On-site Ouarters. These are for under twenty fiveworkers housed at the work iocation or in the case of oil and gas drilling, onthe weli pad' These quarters are temporary structures such as manufactured
housing or recreational vehicles. These quurt.., require a Temporary usePermit pursuant to Sec 225. LUR.
(B) Type 2: Sm tion Ouarters. These quarters are for up tofifty workers and are rocated ,ruy r.* the work site or weil pad. Thesequarters are temporary structures such as manufactured housing or recreationalvehicles' These quarters require a Special Use Permit pursuant to Sec. 224,LUR and may be permitted for up to one year with additionar annual
extensions by Administrative Review for tompiiance.
(C) Type l": . These quarrers are for inexcess of fifty workers, located away frorn th. *ork site or well pad. Thesequarters are permanent structures. These quarters require a Special Use permit
pursuant to Sec. 224,LLIR and may be permitted foimultiple years withannual Administrati ve Reviews for compiiance.
411'3 The following provisions apply to all three types of rl,es with exceptionsas noted:
A. General Requirements.
1' on or before thirty days after the date the Temporary Use permit orSpecial Use Perrnit expires all housing structures and associated
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infrastructures shall be removed and the land shall be reclaimed to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department.
2. All Type 1 and Type 2 TLQs , except licensed motor homes,
recreational vehicles ind camp trailers, and all type 3 TLQs require a
Rio Blanco County buiiding permit and certificate of occupancy before
occupancy.
3. All TLQs must be located on property owned by or leased for the
period of the permit by the Appiicant, except TLQs located on Federal
land which must have an approved Right Of Way issued by the BLM or
U.S, Forest Service.
4. TLQ sites must be related to one or more commercial, industrial,
transportation, oil & gas, or mineral extraction projects and must be
located with separation of at least one mile between sites regardless of
land ownershiP or operator.
5. TLQs for oil and gas extraction projects in agncultural zones may
be exempt from the one mile spacing requirement if the Applicant can
demonstrate that the housing structures and all supporting infrastructure
will be contained within a Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
commission (coGCC) approved well pad. To qualify for such an
exemption there must be no land disturbance outside of the COGCC
approved well Pad.
B. Time Limitations.
1. Temporary Use Permits issued pursuant to Sec. 225, LUR are for six
months with one six month extension. In recognition of the fact new
technology allows for multiple wells to be drilled on one well pad over
an extended period of time, a Temporary Use Permit for Type I TLQs
may be.rt.rd.d for additional six month periods by Administrattve
Review. Applications for extensions must be made on forms provided
by the Rio Blanco County Planning Department (hereinafter Planning
Department)
2, Special Use Permits issued for Type 2 TLQs are for a maximum of
on, yr*. For good cause shown, a permit may be extended annually by
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Administrative Review. Applications for extensions must be made on
forms provided by the fianning Department' Approval of annual
extensionswilibegrantedforgoodcauseprovidedtheApplicantisin
compliance with th-. tr*, and conditions of the existing Special use
Permitaswellasincompliancewithallrulesandregulationsinthe
LUR,
3.Type3TLQsareissuedformultipleyearsand.donotrequireannual
extensions. Thise TLQs require only annual Administrative Reviews
fordeterminationofwhetherthereiscompliancewiththetermsand
conditions of the Specific Use Permit anilother rules and regulations in
the LUR.
C. ApplicationProcess.
l.AtlApplicantsmustscheduieandattendapre-applicationmeeting
with piannirf o.pur,ment staff to discuss project information and
permitting ,.irir.r.nts. one of the issues to be discussed at the pre-
application ,Lrtirg is the need for the TLQ the Applicant intends to
apply for. Applicant should be prepared to.provide an assessment of
currently uruituUt. housing urO ptoi..ted -housing
availability within
existing ,uriripufities, inlluding uut nor limited to commercial
campgrounds, mobile home parks and simiiar facilities within thirty
minutesdrivingtimeoftheproposedTLQsitelocation,Ifitis
determined that suitable housing inventory is available within thirty
minutes driving time of the proiosed TLQ site location, a permit for a
TLQ will not be granted'
2.Informationanddocumentswhichmustbesubmittedforan
applicationtobeconsideredcompleteincludethefollowing:
a.Adetailedsiteplanandvicinitymapinbothhardcopyand
digital format inciuding location of the.TLQ site, private an,d
publicroadwaysu"t"ingthesite-markedopen'gatedand/or
locked, and deiailed direJtions ro the site from a county road or
State highwaY'
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Depanment
317 E. Market (Po Boi 599)' Meeker' Co 81641
Office 970 878 9580 Faxg'.0 878 9581 email nlanning@'cr'r'rio-bianco co us
iune 25, 2007
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b. As to applicarions for Type 1 TLQs. a copy of the approved
Application for Permit to Driil (ApD; documents from ihe
COGCC indicating housin,e iocation(s).
c. A statement of the estimated total length of rime the TLQ will
be at the proposed location.
d. A listing of the names and addresses of the owners and zonins
of all land adjacent to and within two miles of the proposed
c
location.
e. Applicant's Drug and Arcohor policy inciuding mechanisrn of
enforcement.
f. Applicant's Firearms and Weapons poiicy including
mechanism of enforcement.
g. The site Security plan including the registration/check-in
poiicy. If a professionar security service ii to be used
information must be provided concerning the service.
h. on site medicai and emergency medicir services to be
provided.
i. A traffic and transportation plan including the anticipated
volume and type of vehicre use, vanpooling or bussing pians,
actions taken to reduce/mintmize traffic, pu.i.irg design andpolicy, copies of Appiicant's driving rurei and an Equivalent
single Axel Load (ESAL) esrimare specific ro the consrrucrion
and operation of the TLQ.
j. A copy of House Rules for the TLQ
k. A storm water management plan for the site.
l' A copy of the site weed contror pran. approved by the Rio
Blanco County Weed Department.
m- A li-ehting plan showing design to provide required lighting
while minimizing light pollution.
n. complete details of the water system proposed to service the
TLQ. (See requiremenrs in Section +n.41ii.
o' complete details of the wastewater System proposed to
service the TLQ. (see requirements in section
^1i_i.+g).
p. complete details of the Fire protection system proposed to
service the proposed TLQ, (See requi..r.ni, in Slction
411,4C).
Rio B^lanco Countv planning and Developmenr Depanment
317 E. Market (pO Box 599). Meeklr. CO 81641office 970 878 9s80 t* rrrrrJf3?. emait nlanning@,,co ri,,_r,tanc. co us
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q. Complete details of waste disposal system proposed to
service the proposed TLQ. (See requirements in Section
411.4D).
r. Compete detaiis of the proposed reciamation plan. (See
requirements in Section 41L4ES.
411.4 Requirements Related To The Operation Of TLQs:
A. Water Systems.
i. Water Systems proposed to service TLQs must comply with all
applicable state and local laws and regulations.
2. For facilities serving under twenty five (25) workers (Type 1 TLQs),
the Applicant must conduct monthly tests (or quarterly if an on-site
disinfection system is installed) of stored potable water samples specific
for coli form and maintain records of such tests. Any tests indicating
coli form contamination must be disclosed to the Planning Department.
3. Water systems serving twenty five (25) people or more (Type 2 and 3
TLQs) must demonstrate conformance to state regulations by obtaining
all necessary state permits prior to the scheduiing of a TLQ Special
Use Permit pubhc hearing.
4, in no case shall unsafe water be used for dnnkrng or used water be
discharged on the ground surface.
5. Records related to water supply and testing must be maintained for
inspection by the Planning Department for the iife of the permit.
B. Wastewater Systems.
1. Wastewater systems proposed to service TLQs must comply with all
applicable state and local iaws and regulations. in addition, all
wastewater must be disposed of on-site usin_9 an Individual Sewage
Disposal System (ISDS) or Community Wastewater Facility.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Depanmenr
317 E. Market (PO Box 599), Meeker. CO 81641
Offrce 97 0 878 9580 F ax 9'7 0 878 958 1 email plannin g @, co.ri o-hlanco.co.us
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2. A specific TLQ may be granted an exemption from the above
ISDS/Community Waste Water Facility requirement if it is determined
that:
a. An ISDS system is not feasible due to environmental, topographic
or engineering conditions where the TLQ is to be located; and
b. A Community Wastewatet Facility is not appropriate; and
c. Year-round access is available and maintained for safe and
regular access for wastewater hauling vehicles.
3. If a pump and haul system is approved, the following requirements
must be met:
a. All wastewater must be disposed of at an approved facility.
b. The Appiicant must demonstrate an alrangement for hauiing
wastewater including an appropnate contract with a licensed hauler
and a letter of understanding with a back up licensed hauler in the
event the primary hauler faiis.
c. Applicant must provide a detailed emergency response plan that
addresses such issues as, equipment failure.
d. Appiicant must provide a letter from a licensed disposal facility
stating the faciiity has the capacity and wiliingness to receive and
treat Applicant' s anticipated wastewater.
e. Applicant must maintain all records including but not limited to
trip logs and disposal reports for one year after the termination of
the TLQ permit.
f. All wastewater disposal records must be available to the Planning
Department and/or any other interested third party upon request and
must be provided to the Planning Department as part of any
appiication for a TLQ permit extension.
g. In no case shall wastewater be discharged on the ground surface
or disposed of at any location other than an approved facility.
C. Fire Protection
1. A Site Fire Plan must be provided with the appiication and must
inciude at least the following:
a. Provisions for giving alarm in case of fire.
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b. A duly authorrzed,attendant or caretaker who has the
responsibilitl, to inform all tenants about means for summoning fire
apparatus, the sheriff's office and resident empioyees.
c. Open burning is not aliowed on any TLQ siie.
d, Provisions for location of one or more approved fire extinguishers
of a type suitable for flammable iiquid or electrical fires (clis B
and class c), carbon dioxide or dry chemicar, in one or m.re open
stations so that it will not be necessary to travel more than one
hundred (100) feet from any iocation ln the TLQ to reach the
nearest fire extinguisher.
e. Sprinkier systems if required by the Rio Blanco Building code or
the Planning Department.
f. A water storage tank if required the Rio Bianco Building code or
the Planning Department.
2. Bi-monthly inspection of the fire ararm and extinguishing
equipment is required. Records of the inspection, ,r'r, be avaiiable forreview by the pianning Department.
D. Waste Disposal
1' Bear-proof refuse containers must be provided for trash. At reast onethirty (30) gallon (4 cubic feer) conrainei must be provided for each unitor the equivalent in a centrar trash coilection faciliiy, These
container(s) must be durable, washable, non-abso.b.nt metal or plasticwith righr-fitting lockrng lids.
2' For Type 2 and 3 TLes, a centrar bear-proof wire fenced trash
storage site with a covered top may be used as an alternative to or inaddition to individuai containers.
3. Trash must be disposed of not less than once weekiy.
4' outdoor food storage is prohibited unless facilities that prevent theattraction of animals to the TLe site are provided.
5. Visual screening of trash facilities may be required.
Rio Blanco County planning and Development Deparrment
317 E. Market (pO Box.599). Meeker. CO g1641
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471.5 Reclamation
A. The Applicant shall submit as parr of the TLQ Temporary 0r
Special use Permit application, a reclamation and revegetation plan for
each specific site satisfying the following requirements:
1. construction debris and waste materials. including, but not
limited to structures, concrete, footings, sewage disposar systems
and related infrastructure, water storage and related distribution
infrastructure, roads, and other sand, plastic, gravel, pipe and cable
must be removed.
2. Arlpits, cellars, and other hores must be backfiried and
compacted as soon as possible after all equipment is removed to
conform to surrounding terrain.
3. All access roads to the site and associated faciiities must be
closed, graded and recontoured.
4. culverts and any other obstructions that were part of the access
road(s) must be removed.
5. upon ciosure of a TLQ, wastewater tanks and leach fields must
be completely pumped out and removed, Any waste matenar
pumped from a wastewater tank or leach field or waste debns from
tank and leach field removal must be disposed of at an approved
facility that is permitted by colorado Departmenr of public Health
and Environment (cDpHE) andlor Rio Blanco county ro receive
said wastes. Materials may not be burned or buried on the premises.
6. A11 areas compacted by TLQs and subsequent operations must be
cross-ripped. on crop land. such compaction alieviation operations
shall be underraken when the soil moisture at the time of npping is
below thirrl,-fiy. percenr (35Vo) of field capacity . Ripping itrattie
undertaken to a depth of eighteen (1g) inches unless and to the
extent bed rock is encountered at a shallower depth,
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B. AIl disrurbed areas affected by TLQ sites must be reclaimed as
nearly as practicable to their onginal condition and shall be maintained
to control dust, weeds and minimize erosion' Reclamation shall occur
no later than three (3) months after termination of the TLQ unless the
Planning Department extends the time penod because of conditions
outside the control of the Applicant'
c. For disturbed areas not regulated by the colorado oil and Gas
conservation commission, the following regulations apply:
i. Revegetation of crop lands. All segregated soil horizons removed
iro, ..p fura*t utt be replaced to their original relative positions
and contour, and shall be tilled adequately to re-estabiish a prgper
seedbed. The area shall be treated if necessary and practicable to
prevent invasion of undesirable species and noxious weeds, and to
iontrol erosion. Any perennial forage crops that were present
before disturbance shall be reestablished'
2. Revegetation of non-crop lands, All segregated soil horizons
removed from non+rop lands shall be replaced to their original
relative positions and contour as near as practicable to achieve
erosion control and long-term stability, and shall be tilled
adequately in order to .itublith a proper seedbed' The disturbed area
then shall be reseeded in the first favorable season. Reseeding with
species consistent with the adjacent plant communrty is encouraged'
In the absence of an agreement between the Applicant and the
affected surface ownel as to what seed mix should be used, the
Applicant shall consult with a representative of the local soil
conservation district to determine the proper seed mix to use in
revegetating the disturbed area.
D. During occupation and reclamation operations, all disturbed areas
must be kept free of Rio Blanco County and State of Coiorado Lists
A and B noxious weeds.
E. Successful reclamation of the site and access road wiil be considered
accomplished and comPleted when:
1, On crop land, reclamation has been performed as pel this section,
and observation by the.Planning Department over two growing
seasons confirms no significant unrestored subsidence.
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2. On non-crop land, reclamation has been performed as per this
Section, and the total cover of live perennial vegetation. excluding
noxious weeds, provides sufficient soils erosion control as
confirmed by the Planning Department by a visual inspection. The
Planning Department shall consider the total cover of iive perennial
vegetation of adiacent or nearby undisturbed land, having similar
soils, slope and aspect of the reciaimed area.
3. A final reclamation inspection has been compieted by the
Planning Department and there are no outstanding compliance
issues relating to Rio Blanco County rules, regulations, orders or
TLQ permit requirements and conditions.
4. The Planning Department has notified the Appiicant that linal
reclamation has been approved.
411.6 Miscellaneous Provisions
A. This Section is not intended to be applied to emergency or disaster
situations where temporary housing is necessary.
B, If structures, requiring Building Permits under the Rio Blanco County
Building Code, are constructed for the commercial, industrial,
transportation project or mineral extraction operation related to the TLQ
site for which a Special Use Permit is issued, upon expiration or revocation
of the permit Certificates of Occupancy for such structures shall be
withheld until the TLQ is removed and the site is restored ro the
satisfaction of the County Building and Planning Departments.
C. TLQ sites must 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 iaws and regulations.
D. Inhabitants of the temporary housing must be Applicant's empioyees
andlor subcontractors, working 0n the reiated construction or mineral
extraction operation. and not dependents of employees. guests or other
family members.
Rio Blanco Counry Planning and Development Depanment
317 E. Marker (PO Box 599). Meeker. CO 81641
Office 970 878 9580 Fax970 878 9-581 email planninS'@,co.no-blanco.co.us
Iune 25.2001
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E. No animals are allowed at TLQ sites.
F. If a permit for TLQ is granted, the Applicant shall notify the Counry when
site construction begins. For Type 1 TLQs not requiring a Building Permit
(recreational vehicles, motor homes and camp trailers) the Applicant shall
notify the County when occupancy begins.
G. As to Type 3 TLQs, on-site county emergency services and/or law
enforcement staff may be required. The cost of such may be shared
between the Applicant and Rio Blanco County.
H. The Pianning Department shall have the nght to inspect a TLQ site,
without notice, to assess compliance with the TLe permit. A
determination of noncompliance with any Temporary Living Quarters,
Temporary or Special Use Permit, or conditioned approval thereof, is
grounds for revocation or suspension of said permit.
i. TLQ Permits may include additional requirements as may be necessar)/ to
onsure the health, safety and welfare of the pubiic.
471,7 Reporting Requirements
A. when the need for a TLQ at a given location is ended and the TLQ
facility and associated structures are to be removed, the Applicant will
notify the Planning Department at least 10 days prior to removal.
B, Each Applicant must submit an annual summary of rLQ use, January 1
throu-eh December 31, including number of persons housed in each TLQ.
Reports are due by January 31" of each year.
411.8 Revocation and Penalties
A. Failure to comply with the requirements or conditions of a TLQ Temporary
or Special Use Permit may be grounds for revocation pursuant to Section
105 of Article V of the LUR or imposition of penalties or remedies pursuanr
to Section 104 of Article V of the LUR.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Department
317 E. Market (pO Box 599). Meeker, CO 91641
Offrce970 878 9580 Fax97O 878 9-581 email plannin!.@,co.rio-hlanco.co.us
June 25,2007
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
County Courthouse
555 Main Street
Post Office. Box 599
Meeker, CO 81641
Ghecklist for Speeial Use Permits for Temporary Living
Quarters (TLas)
The following checklist is provided as an aid to completing an appiication for a SpecialUse Permit
for a Type 2 or 3 Temporary Living Quarter . Please refer to the TLQ guidelines for additional
details. Not all items will apply to every application.
Type of TLQ appiied for:
[ ] Type 1 Temporary Use Permit, (Use specific Type 1 Application Form)
[ ] Type 2 Special Use Permit
[ ] Type 3 Speciai Use Permit
[ ] Pre-Application Meeting Date
[ ] Compieted Application - Include applicant name. address. and contact numbers. site address or
location. Submit 12 copies of the finai application.
[ ] Required Application Fee - see fee schedule in the LUR Section 118'
[ ] Statement of Need - anaiysis of available housing, include anticipated/desired starting date of
construction and occupancy.
[ ] Legal description/ proof of ownershipi authority:
[ ] If owner is other than applicant. ietter of consent conveying authority to act 0n behalf of the
owner and contract with owner.
[ ] If on public lands, documentation giving proof of legal authority to use the site.
[ ] Vicinity Map - a hardcopy and digital copy showing the relationship of the site to sunounding
properties. roads, cunent surface ownership and other developments on a USGS 7.5 minute series
quad map,
[ ] Statement of anticipated number of occupants with time periods of higher and lower needs
enumerated.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Department
317 Market Street (PO Box -599)' Meeker' CO 81641
Office97O 878 9-580 Fax 970 878 958.I email nlanning(s)co.rio-blancoco us
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[ ] Site Plan, hardcopy and digital copy. This plan shouid show the foliowing features as they
apply to the sire:
[ ] Location, dimensions. and height of all buiidings and other structures. For buiidings include
elevation drawings.
[ ] Setbacks, ifnecessary. provide documentation.
[ ] Location of access points and roads. Include width and surface type.
[ ] Parking, loading and vehicle maneuver areas, surface type. number of spaces.
[ ] Stormwater facilities inciuding any curb, gutters, grates and iniets. retention or detention
facilities, pipes, and drainage ditches.
[ ] Irigation ditches, pipelines. and other easements.
[ ] Underground and overhead utilities inciuding water, sewer, power, teiephone, gas, and
septic tank locations
Water wells or potable water storage
Wastewater storage
Solid Waste Faciiities
Exterior iight fixtures
Fencing, berms, walis and other screening devices or landscaping
Fire hydrant or water source and capability for fire control
Any natural features of note inciuding unusual topography, wetiands. floodplains. or
vegetatron.
Open space / recreational facilities
Any other proposed improvement related to the TLQ.
If multiple sites, provide documentation that required spacing is met.
[ ] Statement of anticipated length of time TLQ wili be needed.
| ] Names addresses, zoning and land use of adjacent property and mineral right owners within 2
miles,
[ ] Necessary County building permits and inspections
[ ] Colorado Division of Housing approval on portable manufactured buildings (includes
skid mounted)
[ ] Building Permit on site built
[ ] County Road and Bridge permits
[ ] Access Permit
[ ] Oversize, Overweight Permit
[ ] Utilities Installation Permit
[ ] Estimate of costs to construct the TLQ, broken down between materials and labor.
[ ] Site Security Plan - describe private security if planned.
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[ ] In- house medicai and emergency medical services plan
[ ] Sign Pian - at a minimum must be sufficient to direct emergency responders and must identify
any special hazards
[ ] Transportation Pian - including anricipated traffic. type and voiume
Vanpooling or bussing pian
Parking Design and Poiicy
Company Driving Rules
Expected impact on established roads
ESAL equivalenr estimation
[ ] Stormwater management plan
[ ] Cafeteria facilities - ifplanned, include necessary certificares and licenses. Include details forfood storage.
Water System
[ ] Hauling of off-site potable water
t I source and agreement with hauring company (must be cDpHE approved, supply
registration number and certification). Description including number and volume of ianks,
demand calculations. and frequency of deiivery
[ ] on-site source - if well water is used by the TLQ, attach acopy of the appropriate well permitor other legal water supply information and CDpHE approval.
[ ] Plan for compliance with testing requirements.
Waste Water Systems
[ ] rSDS System (inciudes septic tank/leach field and individualpackage planr sysrems)
[ ] Counry Building Deparrmenr permit and Approval
or
[ ] Community Wasrewater Faciiity
[ ] Permrt from cDpHE (systems over 2000 gais musr have cDpHE approval)
or
[ ] Hauiing Service - description inciuding calcuiation of demand. number and volume of vaults.
name and license number of the haurer. and disposar site. For Type 2 and 3 faciliti
show that:
[ ] fSDS not feasible due to sire conditions
[ ] There is regular year-round access
Rio-Blanco County planning and Development Depanment
317 Marker Street (pO Box 599). Meeker. CO gl64l
Office 97O 878 9-580 Fax 970 878 9581 email plarrningr-srco.rio-trlanco.co.us
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les vou must
[ ] Agreement with hauling company including contact information and backup plan
[ ] Disposal details. approved facility and documentation that they are willing to accept the
voiumes anticipated.
Fire Protection and Emergency Services
[ ] Emergency Response Map- showing detaiied road access and mileage to the site from major
public roads including gate information with iock combinations.
[ ] Emergency Response Information - Provide name, address. and phone number, inciuding 24
hour number of at ieast 2 persons responsible for emergency field operations.
[ ] Smoke aiarms as required by code or condition.
[ ] Single station carbon monoxide alarm as required by code or condition.
[ ] One or more approved fire extrnguisher, Class B or Class C. as required by code or
condition.
[ ] Site Fire Plan
Waste
Fire protection system
Water storage tank specifications - if required
Wiidfire escape plan
Building egress
Escape and meeting plan posted
Disposal
Bear-proof trash containers required
Type and number of containers required. name of hauier.frequenc,v of collection. and disposal
Centrai fenced bear-proof site
[ ] Copy of trash hauling agreement
Reclamation Plan -
[ ] General reclamation plan for return to pre-development conditions
[ ] Crop lands- include timing and seed mix
or
[ ] Non-Crop iands - inciude timing and seed mix
[ ] Weed controlplan.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Department
317 Market Street (PO Box -599). Meeker, CO 81641
Office 970 878 9580 Fax9'70 878 9.581 email planningt-9co.rio-blanco.co.us
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tltl
site.
OItl
A copy of the foliowing should be submitted or be on fiie
[ ] Company Drug and AlcoholpolicS,
[ ] Company Firearms and Weapons policy
[ ] House rules for the TLQ
[ ] Company Driving Rules
with the Counrl,:
Rio-Blanco County planning and Development Depanmenr
317 Market Sreet (pO Box 599), Meeker. CO 81641offrce970 878 9580 Fax970 87g 95gr emair nranniner-sl,co.ric,branco.co.us
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Ghecklist for speciar use permits for Temporary LivingQuarters (TLes)
Ri1?1r-r:o County planning and Development Depanment317 Marker Sreer (pO Box 599). fr4."t...-bO Sf O+lOfftce 970 878 9-580 Fax970 878 9581-.rnuli ,ilnning'-,i.o..in_flrn.o."o.r.
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
County Courthouse
555 Main Street
Post Office. Box 599
Meeker, CO 91641
The following checklist is provided as an aid to completing an appiication for a Speciai use permitfor a Type 2 or 3 Temporary Living Quarter . please refeito tni rr-q guideiines for additionaldetails. Not allitems wilj uppty to".ui,y uppticatioo.
Type of TLQ appiied for:
[ ] Type 1 Temporary use permit, (use specific Type 1 Appiication Form)
[ ] Type 2 Special Use permit
[ ] Type 3 Speciai Use permit
[ ] Pre-Application Meering Dare
[ ] compieted Application -^lnclude appiicant name, address. and contact numbers, site address orlocation. Submit I2 copies of the finallipfl.riirr.'rv1
svsreoor qr
[ ] Required Appiication Fee - see fee scheduie in the LUR Sectron i 1g.
[ ] statement of Need - analysis of avaiiable housing, include anticipated/desired starting date ofconstruction and occupancy.
[ ] Legal description/ proof of ownership/ authority:
[ ] If owner is other than appiicant' Ietter of consent conveying authority to act on beharf of theowner and contract with owner. J -''
[ ] If on public lands. documentation giving proof of legal authoriry ro use the site.[ ] vicinity Map - a hardcopy and digital copy showing the rerationship of the site ro sunoundingproperties' roads' current surface owne-rship and other developments on a usGS 7.5 minute seriesquadmap.-v'vlvHrllvlrlJvllaUJLJ'J/.JIllln[
jJr:t##:nt of anticipated number of occupanrs with rime periods of higher and tower needs
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[ ] Site Plan, hardcopy and digitai copy. This plan should show the foliowing features as they
apply to the site:
[ ] Location. dimensions. and height of all buildings and other structures. For buiidinss include
elevatjon drawings.
[ ] Setbacks, if necessary. provide documentation.
[ ] Location of access points and roads. include width and surface type.
[ ] Parking, loading and vehicle maneuver areas, surface type. number of spaces.
[ ] Stormwater faciiities including any curb, gutters, grates and inlets, retention or detention
facilities, pipes, and drainage ditches.
[ ] inigation ditches, pipelines, and other easements.
[ ] Underground and overhead utilities inciuding water. sewer, power, telephone, gas, and
septic tank locations
Water welis or potabie water storage
Wastswater storage
Soiid Waste Facilities
Exterior light fixtures
Fencing, berms, walis and other screening devices or landscaping
Fire hydrant or water source and capability for fire control
Any natural features of note including unusual topography, wetiands. floodpiains, or
vegetation.
Open space / recreational facilities
Any other proposed improvement reiated to the TLQ'
If muitiple sites, provide documentation that required spacing is met,
[ ] Statement of anticipated length of time TLQ will be needed.
[ ] Names addresses, zoning and land use of adjacent property and mineral right owners within 2
miles.
[ ] Necessary County buiiding permits and inspections
[ ] Colorado Division of Housing approval on portabie manufactured buildings (includes
skid mounted)
[ ] Buiiding Permit on site built
[ ] County Road and Bridge permits
[ ] Access Permit
[ ] Oversize, Overweight Permit
[ ] Utilities installation Permit
[ ] Estimate of costs to construct the TLQ, broken down between materials and labor
[ ] Site Security Plan - describe private securitf if planned.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Depanment
317 Market Street (PO Box 599). Meeker. CO 81641
Office9'lO 878 9580 Fax 97() 878 9581 email planninsfs)co.rio-bianco.co.us
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t ] In- house medical and emergency medical services plan
t ] Sign Plan - at a minimum must be sufficient to direct emergency responders and must identify
any special hazards
[ ]Tra nsportation Plan - inciuding anticipated traffic. type and voiume
Vanpooling or bussing Pian
Parking Design and Policy
Company Driving Ruies
Expected impact on established roads
ESAL equivaient estimation
[ ] Stormwater management plan
[ ] Cafeteria faciiities - ifplanned, include necessary certificates and iicenses. Include details for
food storage.
Water System
[ ] Hauling of off-site potable water
t I Source and agreement with hauling company (must be CDPHE approved, supply
registration number and certification). Description inciuding number and voiume of tanks.
demand calculations, and frequency of delivery.
[ ] On-site source - If well water is used by the TLQ, altach a copy of the appropriate well permit
or other ie-eal water suppiy information and CDPHE approval'
[ ] Pian for compiiance with testing requirements.
Waste Water Systems
I I ISDS System (includes septic tanUleach field and indivrdual package plant systems)
[ ] County Building Department Permit and Approval
OI
[ ] Community Wastewater FaciiitY
[ ] Permit from CDPHE (systems over 2000 gals must have CDPHE approval)
0r
[ ] Hauling Service - description inciuding calcuiarion of demand. number and voiume of vaults.
name and iicense number of the hauler, and disposal site. For Type 2 and 3 facilities you must
show that:
t I ISDS not feasibie due to site conditions
[ ] There is regular year-round access
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Depafiment
3 17 Market Street (PO Box 599). Meeker. CO 81 641
office 970 878 9580 Fax 970 878 9581 email nlarrningrt'co rto-bianco cc' us
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A copy of the following should be submitted or be on
[ ] Company Drug and Aicohoj policy
[ ] Company Firearms and Weapons policy
[ ] House rules for rhe TLQ
[ ] Company Driving Ruies
file with rhe County:
Rio BlancoCounty planning and Development Depanment3t7 Market Street (po B;x 599). v..t"i. bO sf o+roffice 970 878 9-580 Fax 970 878 9,58r .rnuii orlniini,i,"o.r;n_uun.o..o.u.
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Exhibit A
Article X, Section 410, Temporary Use Permits for Oil
410.1 AIi drilling acriviries related to expioration and produc 6r natural gas in
Rio Blanco Counry Planning and Development Depanmenl
317 E. Market Sreet (PO Box 599)' Meeker' CO 8i641
Office 97 O 878 9-580 Fax 97 0 878 9581 email olanning@crr-rio-blanco co us
June 25. 2007
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Gas wells.
Rio Blanco County whether on Federally owned, lndian owned, State of Colorado owned
or privateiy owned surface iand require a Temporary Use Permit as follows:
A. A separate Temporary Use Permit must be obtained for each new well before
cornmencement of construction of the well pad. As to multi-well pads, a
Temporary use Permit must be obtained for the first well before
cofltmencement constructron of the well pad. For each Subsequent well on the
multi-well pad, a Temporary Use Permit must be obtained before
cornmencement of drilling. A Temporary Use Permit must be obtained for
each new well notwithstanding the fact such well may be part of a Special Use
License issued prior to the effictive date of this Section 410 or issued
subsequentlY.
B. Temporary use Permits issued pursuant'to this Section 410 are for a period of
six months. A six month extension of the Temporary Use Permit may be
obtained b)' application pursuant to Section 225 LUR'
C. Temporary Use Permits pursuant to this Section 410 ue issued by the
Planning and Develop-".rt Depar[ment pursuant to an administrative review
process.
D. All applicable taxes and fees must be paid before a Tbmporary Use Permit can
be issued.
E. All driiling activities rlust be conducted in accordance with all applicable
Federal. State of colorado, and Rio Blanco county laws, rules,_ a,d
regulations and including all required conditions of approval of the Temporary
Use Permit.
410.2 Application Process
A. A compiete appiication for a Temporary Use Permit as required herein, must
be fiied with the Rio Blanco Planning and Development Department no iater
than thirty days prior to the date of estimated commencement of operations
with heavY equiPment.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
Count5, Courthouse
555 Main Street
Post Offrce. Box 599
Meeker. CO 81641
Application for Temporary Use permit
Minor Temporary Living euarters (Type l)
Type I Temporary Living Quarters are designated as facilities for 24or ]ess persons containedcompletely within a state or Federaliy reguiated p;;;iirr.h as an upprou"j coGCC welr pad)in which reclamation, restoration, and ,"u.g"tation *. ..quir"d by contract. This application,once complete and accompanied with supporting documentation, will be used for the decision forAdministrative Approva or the Temporary Use permit. piease allow 14 days before theanticipated start of construction for processing.
[ ] Appiication for Temporary Use Permit for well pad (can be applied for con-currently)
t I TUP Application Fee paid
[ ] Impact Fee paid
l.Ut#Hent of Need - include anticipated/desired starting date of consrrucrion and length of
[ ] Legal descriprion/ proof of ownership/ authority:I ] If owner is other than applicant, letter of .orr"rt conveying authority to act on beharfof the owner and contract with owner.I I If on public lands, documentation giving proof of regal authority ro use the site.(Approved ApD)
:rlj::::Int of anticipated number of occupants with time periods of higher and tower needs
[ ] vicinity Map -
.a
hardcopy and digital copy showing the reiationship of the site to
Hff,TSJHI;:Xf'"'' roadi' culrent iu.fuc. o*r"rririp-*a other dever'op*"nr, on a uSGS 7.5
[ ] Site PIan, hardcopy and digital copy.apply to the sire:
I Location, dimensions, ard height of ail buildings and other srrucrures.] Parking, ioading and vehicre ,iun.rr., areas, surface type, number of spaces.] Pipeiines and other easemenrs.[ ] Underground and overhead udlities including water, sewer,and septic tank locations
This plan should show the foliowing fearures as they
power. telephone. gas.
[ ] Potable warer storage
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planning and Developmenr Depanmenr
oro.. r ro r'r', !ri'i-i;l ;",8Uf ?.*?- ;::li y,.,"1.,,; ; g,:i :iJ,,, ", .,,,iul-r 26. 2007
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wastewater storage
Exterior light fixtures
Soiid Waste Facilities
Any natural features of note including unusual topography, wetlands, floodplains, or
vegetation.
t I Any other proposed improvements related to the TLQ.
[ ] Type (s) of Buildings to be used -
[ ] Recreational Vehicles (RVs) Number New
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Used
[ ] Modular Number New- Used-
[ ] Emergency Response Map- showing detailed road access and miieage to the site from major
public roads inciuding gate information with lock combinations'
[ ] Emergency Response lnformation - Provide narne, address, and phone number. including 24
hour number of at least2 persons responsibie for emergency fieid operations.
I Smoke Alarm in each housing unit.
I Single station carbon monoxide alarm in each housing unit.
] One or more approved extinguisher. Class B or Ciass C, in each housing unit'
[ ] Sign Plan - at a minimum must be sufficient to direct emergency responders and must
identify any special hazards.
[ ] Necessary County building permits and inspections
[ ] Colorado Division of Housing approval of buildings
t I County Building Permit
[ ] County Road and Bridge permits
[ ] Access Permit
[ ] Oversize, Overweight Permit
[ ] Utilities lnstallation Permit
[ ] Anticipated traffic, type and volume
[ ] Vanpooling or bussing pian
[ ] Expected impact on established roads
t ] Water System -source and agreement with hauling company (must be CDPHE approved,
supply registration number and copy of the certification)
[ ] Sewage and Wastewater System - description including calculation of demand, number and
volume of vaults, name and license number of the hauler, disposal site.
[ ] Stormwater Management Plan - if not aiready required by the permitting authority'
[ ] Reclamation Plan - if not already required by the permitting authority.
[ ] Revegetation Plan- if not aiready required by the permitting authority.
[ ] Weed Control Plan - addressing interim and final weed abatement.
Rio Blanco County Planning and Development Depanment
317 E. Market Street (PO Box 599), Meeker. CO 81641
Office 970 878 9580 Fax 970 878 9581 email nlannjns(@co.rio-blanct).ct)'tts
Ju11, 26. 2007
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A Copy of the following should be submitted or be on file with the County:
Company Drug and Alcohol PolicY
Company Firearms and Weapons Poiicy
House rules for the TLQ
Companl,Driving Rules
Rio BIanco County Planning and Development Depanment
317 E. Market Street (PO Box 599). Meeker' CO 81641
offtce9.708789580Fax970878958]emailniannjng(g,crl-rit'b]anco.ctl.usjuly 26. 2007
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gnrfuff C.oun ty Qu\fic t{ea{t {t
Environmental Health complaint/concern Report
DateReceived 'l l+/0L Reportnumber
Complainant Name ,f P^A^
Address
Teiephone
Complaint Against
Address
Telephone ?7c- ZGz ^ z,h i t
Nature of Complaint
d"j
ComplainlDetails
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OXY USA WIP LP
A subsidiary of Occidental petroleum Coroorairon
September 26,2006
Garfield County
Building & Planning Departmenr
Attention: Mark L. Bean
108 8th Sffeet, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO g1601
Subject:violation of Conditions of Approvar for SUp for a camper park
Reference: Letter of Same Subject from M.L. Bean
Dear Mr. Bean:
1.
2754 Compass Drive, Ste 170
Grand Junction, CO 81506
to D. Dennison dated 9/20/06
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CIXY
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This letter is in response to the above-referenced letter regarding the violations of the conditionsof approval for the Special Use Permit for camper pa.ts?ssr"d to oxy usA wTp Lp (oxy)earlier this year' oxY takes this matter-very seriously and, as detailed below, has irnplementedimmediate corrective actions to rectify the violatio.r, obr"ru"d and to preclude their recurrence.
Immediately after the visit to the JC Excavating and Darbo camps by Jim Rada, Garfield county,on septembet 14' 2006, oXY took immediate actions to corect the deficiencies. The actionstaken include -
2.
J.
4.
5.
Immediate direction was given to an oXY subcontractor to replace the sewage vaultsat both locations with the correct vaults and to ensure that all connections between thetrailers and vaults a-re secure and leak-proof. As a result, the vault at the Dalbo campwas replaced with the vault, including alarm system, ,p.ifi"a to the coun,y ura arof the connections have been replacei and/or repaired. Due to their diminishedworkload, JC Excavating has vacated their camp, ard tt e vault and water system andother appurtenances have been removed from the site.similarly' immediate djrection was given to Dalbo to replace all of the potable waterhoses with food-grade hoses and to Jliminate the electriiut *iri.rg that was runningnear the potable water tank' All of the hoses nru. u..or.pru..a and the electricalwiring has been re-routed.
Dalbo was also instructed,to clean up the spare parts and other debris scattered acrosstheir camp, and the camp has been cieaned up.oXY has taken immediate steps to assign responsibility for routine monitoring andinspection of all camper parks to one of our E^nvironmental Specialists to ensure thatall camps are established and operated in accordance with the appricablerequirements.
oXY has also retained the services of a professional Engineer (pE) ricensed incolorado who will certify that every camp is establish"jin u""ordance with the
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applicable requirements. This engineer will also certify that the changes outlined
ubor" for the Dalbo and JC Excavation camps have been completed. This
certification will be forwarded to your office no later than October 15, 2006.
On behalf of OXY, you have my assurarlce that we take this matter very seriously and have taken
and will continue [o take all steps necessary to ensure compliance with the conditions of the SUP
with Garfield CountY.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at 970-263-3630 or Doug
Dennison at 97 0-263-36 1 1.
Sincerely,
w,44,(e
Bill Heller
Operations Manager
Cc: Jim Rada, Garfield County Environmental Health
Doug Dennison, OXY
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Letter Response.doc
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OXY USA WTP LP
A subsidiary of 0ccidental Petroleum Corporation
2754 Compass Drive, Ste 170
Grand Junction, CO 81506
September 26,2006
Garfield County
Building & Planning Department
Attention: Mark L. Bean
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Subject:
Reference:
Violation of Conditions of Approval for SUP for a Camper Park
Letter of Same Subject from B. Heller to M. Bean dated 9126106
Dear Mr. Bean:
This letter is in follow-up to the above referenced letter regarding violations of the conditions of
approval for the Special Use Permit for Camper Parks issued to OXY USA WTP LP (OXY)
earlier this year. In that letter, OXY committed to having a professional engineer (PE) certify
that all of the violations have been resolved by October 15,2006. The inspection by the PE was
conducted on October 13, 2006 and the report of this inspection will be forwarded directly to
Garfield County by the engineer. Based on a verbal report from the PE, it appears that all
substantive issues identified by Garfield County have been resolved. Any additional issues
identified in the engineer's report will be promptly addressed by OXY and resolution of those
issues will also be documented to Garfield County.
As a result of this situation, OXY has initiated a lessons-learned evaluation of the establishment
of our initial-mancamps so that these conditions will not occur in the future. OXY appreciates
the assistance of Garfield County, particularly that of Jim Rada, in resolving these issues.
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me at970-263-3630 or Doug
Dennison at 97 0-263 -36 1 1.
Sincerely,
ru
Rick Foppiano
Regulatory Manager
Jim Rada, Garfield County Environmental Health
Doug Dennison, OXY
Bill Heller, OXY
Cc:
s70 243 2525 OXT USA WTPI-P 970 2 OXY USA WTPLP 970.243-2515
OXY USA WrP LP
A subsidlary of 0ccidental Pelroleum Corporation
04:52:44pm. 11-10-2006
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2754 Compass Drive, Ste 170
Grand Junction, CO 81506
FAX COVER SHEET
TO: Fred Jarman & Jim Rada
COMPANY: Garfield County
PHONE:FAX: 970-384-3470 & 970-625-4804
SUBJECT: Camper Park Follow-Up
FROM: Bill Heller
OXY USA WTP LP
Rocky Mountain Asset Team
PHONE: 970-263-3600FAX: 970-243-2SZs
DATE: November 10, 2006
Total Pages (including this cover sheet): 2
Original will be mailed.
s7 0 243 2525 OXT USA WTPLP 970 2 OXY USA WTPLP 970.243-2515 04:52:51 p.m. 1 1-10-2006
,AoxYv
OXY USA WTP LP
A subsidiary of Occidental Petroleum Corporalion
2754 Compass Drive, Ste 170
Grand Junction, C,0 81506
November 10,2006
Garfield County
Building & Planning Department
Attention: Fred Jarman
108 Sth Sffeet, Suite 401
Glenwood Sprirgs, CO 81601
Subject: Violation of Conditions of Approval for SUP for a Camper Park
Dear Mr. Jarman:
This letter is in follow-up to the above referenced letter regarding violations of the conditions of
approval for the Special Use Permit for Camper Parks issued to OXY USA WTP LP (OXY)
earlier this year. As noted in the letter from Craig Meis, PE, to Jim Rada, Garfield County
Environmental Health, dated October 18,2006, OXY retained the services of Mr. Meis to inspect
the camper parks on OXY property. ln that letter Mr. Meis identified deficiencies at two of these
camps, the Dalbo and CalFrac camps, that need to be resolved. The purpose of this letter is
notify you that OXY has conclucted an internal inspection of bottr camps and verified that these
{eficiencies have been resolved. We are in the process of scheduling a follow-up inspection by
Mr. Meis for the week of November 73,2006 to verify that these issues have been resolved. The
results of that inspection will be forwarded to Garfield County.
Thank you for your patience ancl if you have any questions regarding this matter, please call me
at- 970-263-3630 or Doug Dennison at 970-263-361 1.
Sincerely,
flr/4 //uAau'
Bill Heller
Operations Manager
Cc: Jim Rada, Garfield County Environmental Health
Doug Dennison, OXY
Bill Heller, OXY
RickFoppiano, OXY
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826 21'lz Rd.
Grand Junction, CO 81505
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F:970.263.7456CoRDILLERAN
October 18,2006
Mr. Jim Rada
Environmental Hsalth Manager
Garfield County Public Health
195 W. 14ft Street
Rifle, CO 81650
RE: Inspection Summary Report of Mancamps
O}(Y USA WTPLP
Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Rada:
This letter report summarizes the results of the compliance inspection conducted by Craig
Meis, P.E. with Cordilleran Cornpliance Serviceq Inc. (Cordilleran) on Friday, October
13,2006, of the three existing mancamps operated by oXy USA wTp Lp (oxy) under a
Special Use Permit by Garfield Counfy, Colorado. Mr. Delbert Dowling with Oxy
accompanied Mr. Meis during the inspections.
Cordilleran was retained by Oxy to conduct a oompliance inspection associated with their
three mancamp facilities as a follow up to a previously conductd field inspection by Oxy
and Garfield County Public Health personnel that identffied several deficiencies. A
request by Garfield County Public Health that a rqistered Colorado Professional
Engineer conduct the follow up inspection rezuhed in Cordilleran being retained. The
purpose ofthe compliance inspection conducted by Cordilleran was not only to evaluate
whether the previously identified deficiencies have been resolved but also to inspect all
other stipulations as included in the Garfield Comty Special Use Permit (SUp) and
evaluate the overall environmental, health and safety nspects ofthe *pr.
Two attachments to this letter report include a photo log and the field data sheets
recorded the day the inspections took place. For prrposes of this summary report only
noteworthy or action items are included in the following zubsections for each mancamp.
Auached field data sheets go irno greater- detail outlining items that were specifically
inspected for.
JC Excavafing Mancamp (oxy Federal 23-ls located at htW Sw, sI5, T6s, R97w)
o Two small travel trailers on-site neither being used and both are ready for
transport offlocation. All utility services to trailers have been disconnected and
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o Sewage vaultand appurtenances have been removed from site and former vaultIocation backfilled.
' I'550-poly potable water tank, power generator and diesel fuel tank were all stillon-sitebut were not operating or connected to the trailers at the time of thernspectlon.
' None of the compliance related issues identified previously by Garfield countyPublic Health are applicable due to the current status of the JC Excavatingmancamp' Mr' Dowling was unaware of any plans in the near future to utilizethis site for a mancamp.
calfrac Mancamp (cascade creek 609-33 rocated at NW sE, s9, T6s, R9^M)
' cordilleran is unaware of any compliance related iszues associated with theprevious inspection by the Garfield^ county p"uu" H"urth personner.o The 2-inch PVC vent riser on the south sewage tank was broken. Stallionpersonnel on;?ih { lime of inspection were glirgi" repair by using 2_inch hoserather than PVc similar to nortir sewage tank which is appropriate considering theuse of the tanks.
' oxypersonner nulurq*oriatery rabered the water and sewage storage tankcontainers for confined,pu"" ""ty' section 5.02-05 (2) of Garfierd county,s review standards for a camper parkindicates the site sha, be free of standing water;;;,'" adequate drainage.cordilleran recommends that additionalbu".r u" pru""a o, Iocation in vehicletravel and parking areas adjacent numcamp facilitils to minimize the rills beingcreated by tire traffic and reduce offsite ".tirrr".rt ourpo.r.r section 5-02-15 (t) (B) indicates that nominar inside diameter of sewerconnections shall be at least 3-inches. The calfrac Mancamp is currently using 2-inch flex poly ho,s: to prrmp sewage from portabt" so*ps at each hailer to thesewage tanks' This code requirement-il nresumea uy ioraiueran to u" uppri"uur.only in a gravity flow circumstance wnich is not the situation at this site. The 2-inch flex poly hose employed in this p.ssured coll"riio, system application isappropriate.
' Two 2'000-gallon aboveground werded steer sewage tanks were on location toservice the five toailers consisting
"-{pq buJ;o;; f,* *il"o, two fifth wheelsupervisor trailersa_and one oxy r.iuiogz"o-pt;;-d*-an trailer/offi ce. Astipulation of the suP is that no *or. ttu, t^ro t ail.s will be connected to one1,O00-gallon sewage tank therefore with a totJ ;"G; capacify of 4,000_gallonsfor five trailers this requirement is being met.' High level alarms on sewage tanks were not installed at the time of the inspectionbut stallion personnel on-rit. at the time orthe i"r;;" indicated they were onorder and would be installed * ,oo, as received.o section 5'02'13 (l) indicates that all sewer and water lines will be located toprevent them from being struck by vehicles and wil have a horizontal separationof 10-feet' while aII lin-es *." o6r"*d to be out of vehicre traver corridors the10-feet of horizontal separation ir-"irt uffy i*p"*iil glirr* the type of facility.This provision makes sinse in up.r-*"nt camp or.rro-bil" home park apprication
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where 1ines are buried and this separation helps avoid any possible cross
contamination but is not practical in &is application with a temporary mancamp
and having all surface lines. Any potentialieaks are Suickly *d:*itl detected
in this applicatioq firrther no hose connections, which would be the highest
probability of cross contamination poin! w"re Ytn the l0-feet separation
standard. It is Cordilleran's opinion that although the water and sewer lines do
cross, efforts to minimize theii crossing and ,ort " sure adequate separation is
maintained at hose connections will ensure the intent of this provision is being
met.
. Food grade water supply lines had yet to ue insta{ea.at the time of the inspection'
Stallion p".ro*"t ";;;indicatingihat
the hoses had been ordered and would be
installed as soon at received'
o A free standing propane tank was recorded adjacent one ofthe fifth wheel trailers
presumable folprop*" service to atrailer furnace and hot water heater' This
tank however was not secure and could easily tip over causing a potential safety
and fire hazard- cordilleran recommended that this bottle be secured to ensure
that it does not fall over accidentally and cause a potential incident'
o Cordilleran recorlmended Oxy consider using the potable water for
nonconsumptive purposes only considering the ample supply of bottled water
available for consumptive purposes and that signs to this effect be placed in the
trailers. This would minimize the potential risk of bacterial ingestion and
minimize some of the water chemistry monitoring and concems about water
supply line types aud proximity to sewer line stipulations'
Dalbo Mancamp (cascade creek 608-41 located at NE NE, 58, T65, R97W)
o Two Fralo 1060 poly sewage vaults had been installed with one of the historical
poly sewag. ,u,ritt ttitt ooiit" but not in use. Lids on both Fralo vaults were
open which needs to be corrected and both had overfrll alarms installed and
operational. Inlets on both vaults need to be watertight and a watertight vent pipe
added on the end of each vault which will plug the current opening' Further, the
eastern most sewage vault appears to have been damaged during the installation
making the abilitylo add a watertight vent difficult. This vault may need to be
replaced.
r Horizontal separation stipulation between sewer and water lines is also a problem
but not a concern as stated previously forthe Calfrac Mancamp'
. Food grade water supply lines had been recenfly installed with all lines freeze
protected and color coded.
. Free standing propane tanks were also noted- Dalbo personnel were curing this
problem Uy recuri"g these tanks while the inspection was taking place.
o Electrical cords were separated from utility hoses and pipes and no open electrical
connections were noted between the power distribution source and the trailers.
o Section 5.02.05 (2) of Garheld County's review standards for a Camper Park '
indicates the site-sirall be free of sanding water and have adequate drainage. Site
photos taken during the inspection illustrate how poor the stormwater drainage is
ut tt ir location. Cordilleran recommends that the site be graded to direct
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stormwater runoffto silt/sediment traps to allow for adequate site drainage whilecontrolling sediment tansport. Signihcant water accurnulation on this Iocation iscausing significant operati onar anJpotenti"r *[ty concerns.
Action Items Surnmary
l ' JC Excavafing Mancamp - If facility is not to be used in the future than thepotable w_ater tank, generator and appurtenan"u, .* be removed.2' calfrac Mancamp - Fix 2-inch veniii* on *ril"* sewage tank.3- calfrac Mancamp - Additionar graver i, t*ffi;;d vehicre parking areas.4. Calfrac Mancamp _ Install food-gade *"*;pply lines.5' calfrac Mancamp - Insta, high revel arauns or--L*ug" t*t.6' catfrac Mancamp- secure alrree rr."ddp;;; tanks.
7 ' Dalbo Mancamp - stormwater drainage " ri,lo.iIt addressed by grading anddirecting storrnwater to silt/sedim*t frpr.
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would u" ,i,ittirrg tosupply Oxy wirh a typical design drawing "f;-;; ifneded.8' Dalbo Mancamp - Eastern sewagerault to be replaced or repaired due toapparent backhoe damage. vauri shourd be watJrtight withlids r""*"tyfastened a water tight sear added to the inlet, arJu vent pipe added.9' Dalbo Mancamp - westem sewage vault to be water tight with lids secureryfastened, a water tight sear addedl th" id"t;;; vent pipe added.l0' Dalbo MancaTp- Empty and remove historical sevrage vault on location withexcavation to be backfilled and reclaimed.
I l. Dalbo Mancamp _ Secure aII free standing propane tanks.
cordilleran appreciates the opportunity to-provide professional engineering services toGarfield county Pu,llic Health *a o*y. pl*r" ao ,oi t xtut" to contact myself shouldyou have any questions or corrments regarding this letter report.
Sincerely,
CordilterXp Compliance Services, I nc.fjt'>/t //clfie J. Meis, P.E.
Piincipal Engineer
Attachments - photo log
Field Data Sheets
cc: Doug Dennison _ Oxy
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Photo 16 - Dalbo tvtancary
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source and coldensate tanks
are self contained
access to & around site
'rash, weeds, debris, extran*r" r.hi.L
3,000 gatton tank ISTO €
Tank condition
Tank closed/lid in
Tank piping size & r"t"rirt
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