HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 05.21.2007Exhibits for a Public Hearing held on May 21st, 2007
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(A to Z)
Exhibit
A
Mail Receipts
B
Proof of Publication
C
Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended
D
Application
E
Staff Memorandum
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Memo from Garfield County Road and Bridge Department, dated May 11th, 2007
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Email from Garfield County Vegetation Management, dated May 11th, 2007
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Letter from Kirk and Trina Swallow, dated May 14th, 2007
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Letter from Judy and James Meyer, dated May 11th, 2007
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Letter from Shirley Donaghue, dated May 14th, 2007
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Memo from Mountain Cross Engineering, Inc.
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Douglas McLeod Special Use Permit
Project Information and Staff Comments
REQUEST Special Use Permit to allow "Storage of Oil and
Gas Drilling Equipment"
Douglas McLeod
County Road 320, South of Rifle, CO
51.2 acres/ proposed operation site 2.01 acres
N/A
ARRD
ARRD
217720301001
APPLICANT / OWNER
LOCATION
SITE DATA
WATER/SEWER
EXISTING ZONING
ADJACENT ZONING
PARCELNO.
I. REQUEST
The Applicant requests that the
Board of County
Commissioners (the BOCC)
approve a Special Use Permit
(SUP) to allow "Storage of Oil
and Gas Drilling Equipment" on
a property owned by Douglas
McLeod. The subject property
is located on County Road 320
near the City of Rifle, CO,
zoned
Agricultural/Residential/Rural
Density. Specifaclly, the
Applicant intends to allow
Petrogulf Corporation to
construct and operate a "lay
down yard". Which will include
storage of pipe, valves, fittings
and other equipment.
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II. SITE INFORMATION
The proposed "lay down yard" will consist of approximatly 2.01 acres situated near the
northwest corner of the subject property. Pipe racks and storage bins will be utilized for
the on-site storage of equipment. Storage of heavy equipment is not represented in the
application.
III. REFERRALS
Staff referred the application to the following review agencies and/or County Departments:
City of Rifle: No Comments Recived
Town of Silt: No Comments Recived
Garfield County Road and Bridge: Exhibit F
Garfield County Vegetation Management: Exhibit G
Garfield County Oil and Gas Auditor: No Comments Received
Mountain Cross Engineering: Exhibit
IV. REVIEW STANDARDS
Section 5.03 Review Standards
Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation service based on accepted
engineering standards and approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall
either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use;
Staff Finding
This facility will be a transient operation and will not accomdate fulltime on-site
employees. Water and sanitation services will not be required at this facility.
Street improvements adequate to accommodate traffic volume generated by the
proposed use and to provide safe, convenient access to the use shall either be in
place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use;
Staff Finding
The application included a traffic analysis conducted by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
The analysis and application represents a maximum of 3 trips per day. As represented
current street improvements are adequate to accommodate the total traffic volume that
will be generated from the centralized operation of receiving and distributating equipment
that is to be stored on-site.
Garfield County Road and Bridge reviewed the application. As condtion of the existing
driveway access permit, the Applicant is required to complete a driveway access apron
(paved or concrete). Staff recomends the Board require completion of this requirment
prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit.
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Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impact on and from adjacent
uses of land through installation of screen fences or landscape materials on the
periphery of the lot and by location of intensively utilized areas, access points,
lighting and signs in such a manner as to protect established neighborhood
character;
Staff Finding
The Applicant has proposed the utilization of slated fencing should the Board determine
that screening is neccassary. Staff recomends the Board require the Applicant to
construct an 8 foot slated fence to mitigate the visual impacts created by the proposed
use.
Lighting will not be utilzed on-site.
Section 5.03.07 Industrial Operation
The applicant for a permit for industrial operations shall prepare and submit to the
Planning Director ten (10) copies of an impact statement on the proposed use
describing its location, scope, design and construction schedule, including an
explanation of its operational characteristics. One (1) copy of the impact statement
shall be filed with the County Commissioners by the Planning Director. The impact
statement shall address the following:
Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface run-off,
stream flow or ground water;
Staff Finding
Water will not be utilized as part of the proposed operation. A drainage plan
demonstrating the change in topography (on-site grading — property is Agricultural
Exempt) and the effect it will have on historic on-site drainage patterns. The drainage
plan will need to demonstrate the ability to manage run-off during a storm event, so that
adjacent properties are not impacted by this change in topography.
Impacts on adjacent land from the generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or
vibration, or other emanations;
Staff Finding
Dust will mitigated by periodic application of water or magnisium chloride to the existing
road and storage site. The required driveway access apron will reduce fugitive dust
emissions at the entrance of the sujbect property and County Road 320.
Production fluids or other harzardous materials will not be stored on-site. Operation of the
proposed facility is not expected to generate vapor emissions.
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Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous
attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes,
use patterns or other disruptions;
Staff Finding
The application included a Wildlife Impact Report conducted by O&G Environmental
Consulting. The report concluded that the proposed facility will not adversaly impact
wildlife. Utilizing Colorado Department of Wildlife (CDOW) data and conducting an on-site
survey the report considered the following CDOW identified habitats and migration
corridors know to exist in the area:
Elk — The report identified the presence of Elk on an adjacent property during the
on-site survey. It is represented that no evidence of elk activity within the proposed
boundary was observed with the proposed boundry.
Mule Deer — The report stated no evidence of mule deer activity was observed
within the proposed boundary.
Bald Eagle — The proposed site does not fall within an identified Bald Eagle
habbitat range, and none were observed during the on-site survey.
Raptors — No nest or raptors were observed on-site
Staff Response — Staff finds that the Wildlife Impact Report conducted by O&G
Environmental Consulting, represents that the proposed use will not adversly impact the
identified wildlife known to be present in the area.
Affirmatively show the impacts of truck and automobile traffic to and from such
uses and their impacts to areas in the County;
Staff Finding
The application and traffic analysis represent a total of 2-3 daily trips generated by this
use. If this representation is accurate for the total trips generated by the proposed use,
including delivery and distribution of equipment /material to and from this location, the
traffic generated will not adversaly impact the area.
That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which
might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s);
Staff Finding
The proposed location for this facility is located in close proximity (approximatly 50 feet) of
two adjacent parcels. It is represented that the proposed location was chosen to
accomadate the request of an adjacent property owner. Staff finds that the proposed
location will create possible impacts to adjacent property owners by placing the storage
facility close to adjacent property boundary lines. However, the proposed locatioin is not
situated near an off-site residence, the Board should determine if 50 feet is a sufficient
distance to separate the proposed use from the abutting properties.
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Permits may be granted for those uses with provisions that provide adequate
mitigation for the following:
1) A plan for site rehabilitation must be approved by the County Commissioners
before a permit for conditional or special use will be issued;
2) The County Commissioners may require security before a permit for special
or conditional use is issued, if required. The applicant shall furnish evidence
of a bank commitment of credit, bond, certified check or other security
deemed acceptable by the County Commissioners in the amount calculated
by the County Commissioners to secure the execution of the site
rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in accordance with the
specifications and construction schedule established or approved by the
County Commissioners. Such commitments, bonds or check shall be
payable to and held by the County Commissioners;
3) Impacts set forth in the impact statement and compliance with the standards
contained in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution.
Staff Finding
Staff recomends that the Board require a $4,000 reclamation security, to be released after
abadonment and full reclamation of the proposed facility.
C. Section 5.03.08 Industrial Performance Standards
All industrial operations in the County shall comply with applicable County, State, and Federal
regulations regulating water, air and noise pollution and shall not be conducted in a manner
constituting a public nuisance or hazard. Operations shall be conducted in such a manner as
to minimize heat, dust, smoke, vibration, glare and odor and all other undesirable
environmental effects beyond the boundaries of the property in which such uses are located,
in accord with the following standards:
(1) Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the
Colorado Revised Statutes at the time any new application is made.
Staff Finding
Sound measurements were conducted by Wagon Wheel Consulting at an existing "pipe yard"
to demonstrate the sound levels expected at the proposed location. The measurements
taken represent noise levels that exceed the maximum acceptable levels identified in by the
Colorado State Statute. It must be demonstrated that the proposed use will comply with the
residential standards demonstrated below at the time of application. If the proposed storage
facility exceeds 55 dB(A) during the hours of 7 am to 7 pm or 50 dB(A) from 7 pm to 7 am, it
will be operating out of compliance with State Statute or Garfield County Zoning Resolution of
1978, as amended §5.03.08 (1). Staff finds that the proposed use as represented does not
comply with this standard.
BOCC5121/2007 CR
Zone
7 am to 7 pm
7 pm to 7 am
Residential
55 dB(A)
50 dB A
Commercial
60 dB(A)
55 dB(A)
Light Industrial
65 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Industrial
80 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
The Applicant has suggested a condition of approval requiring the submittal of a sound
analysis taken on-site after the construction of the storage facility. If the sound analysis
demonstrates non-compliance on-site operation will cease until the use is in compliance with
State Statute. Berming or relocation of the proposed storage site on the subject property
could mitigate noise generated by the use.
(2) Vibration generated: every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration
inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at
any point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located;
Staff Finding
The Applicant did not address this issue in the required impact statement. Staff recommends
that as a condition the Board require compliance with all industrial performance standards
identified in §5.03.08. The proposed operation shall not generate ground vibration,
perceptible without instruments at any point of any boundary line of the subject property.
(3) Emissions of smoke and particulate matter: every use shall be operated so as to
comply with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and
standards;
Staff Finding
Again, this standard was not addressed in the submitted impact statement. The proposed
operation could potentially generate smoke and particulate matter. Staff recommends that
the Board require all loading and unloading of equipment on-site to comply with Federal,
State and County air quality laws, regulations and standards as a condition of approval.
Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes: every use shall be so operated that it
does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the
existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or hazard.
Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signals, reflective painting of storage tanks, or other
such operations which may be required by law as safety or air pollution control
measures shall be exempted from this provision;
Staff Finding
Since this item was not addressed as part of the required impact statement, Staff suggests
that as a condition of approval the Board require compliance of this standard to insure
adjacent agricultural land will not be effected by the proposed use.
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(4) Storage area, salvage yard, sanitary landfill and mineral waste disposal areas:
Storage of flammable or explosive solids or gases shall be in accordance with
accepted standards and laws and shall comply with the national, state and local
fire codes and written recommendations/comments from the appropriate local
protection district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes;
Staff Finding
The proposed use will not be utilized to store flammable or combustible material.
At the discretion of the County Commissioners, all outdoor storage facilities
may be required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall adequate to
conceal such facilities from adjacent property;
Staff Finding
Staff recommends that Board require an 8 foot slated fence to reduce the visual impacts the
proposed use will have on adjacent properties.
No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a property in such form or
manner that they may be transferred off the property by any reasonably
foreseeable natural causes or forces;
Staff Finding
All material stored on-site will be placed securely on racks or within storage bins.
Storage of Heavy Equipment will only be allowed subject to (A) and (C) above
and the following standards:
Staff Finding
The application does not represent storage of Heavy Equipment on-site.
The minimum lot size is five (5) acres and is not a platted subdivision.
Staff Finding
The subject property is approximately 51 acres in size and is not located within a platted
subdivision.
The equipment storage area is not placed any closer than 300 ft. from any
existing residential dwelling.
Staff Finding
The proposed location does not appear to be located within 300 ft. from any residential
dwellings.
All equipment storage will be enclosed in an area with screening at least eight
(8) feet in height and obscured from view at the same elevation or lower.
Screening may include berming, landscaping, sight obscuring fencing or a
combination of any of these methods.
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Staff Finding
It is the recommendation of Staff that screening of the proposed use be required.
Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipment that will
generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be
conducted within a building or outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Mon. -Fri.
Staff Finding
Repair and maintenance of equipment is not represented in the application. Staff
recommends that this standard be included as a condition of approval to accommodate the
possible need of on-site repair and maintenance.
Loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private property and
may not be conducted on any public right-of-way.
Staff Finding
Staff is suggests this standard be included as a condition of approval.
Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources shall not
exceed ten (10) acres in size.
Staff Finding
The proposed use is in compliance with this standard.
Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to the
property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property.
Staff Finding
Lighting will not be utilized at this storage facility. If lighting is added at a later date it shall be
directed inward to the property center.
Water pollution: in a case in which potential hazards exist, it shall be necessary
to install safeguards designed to comply with the Regulations of the
Environmental Protection Agency before operation of the facilities may begin.
All percolation tests or ground water resource tests as may be required by local
or State Health Officers must be met before operation of the facilities may begin.
Staff Finding
The Applicant has proposed the construction of a rention pond to mitigate run-off from the
proposed site. Staff recomends that the Board require the Applicant to submitt a drainage
plan demonstrating the ability to manage run-off , so that adjacent properties are not
impacted by this change in topography.
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V. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1) That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Planning
Commission.
2) That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete and that all interested parties were heard at that meeting;
3) That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed Special Use Permit is not
in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and
welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
4) That the application is not in conformance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution
of 1978, as amended.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As represented the proposed does not comply with Colorado State Noise Statute (CRS
§25-12-101) or Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended §5.03.08 (1).
Staff can not recommend approval of the Special Use Permit request to allow "Storage of
Oil and Gas Drilling Equipment" as represented. The Applicant should consider additional
mitigation to reduce volume of sound generated by this use and demonstrate the ability to
operate in conformace with State Statute. Should the Board move to approve this request
Staff suggest the following recommendations:
1. That all representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at
the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered
conditions of approval unless explicitly altered by the Board;
The Applicant shall provide Garfield County with a revegetation security in the
amount of $4,000;
3. Volume and Sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the
Colorado Revised Statute at all times;
4. A sound analysis demonstrating the proposed use is in compliance with Colorado
State Noise Statute shall be submitted within thirty (30) days from the construction
of the proposed storage site, if the operation is found to be noncompliant all
operations must cease until the facility can demonstrate compliance;
5. The proposed storage facility may be relocated on the subject parcel to increase
distances separating the use from abutting property lines, the facility must be
constructed and operate as represented in the application;
6. The Applicant shall comply with all performance standards identified in §5.03.08 of
the Garfield County Zoning Resolution as amended;
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7. The Applicant shall construct a driveway access apron (concrete or paved) prior to
the issuance of the Special Use Permit;
8. The Applicant shall submit a drainage plan demonstrating the ability to manage
run-off, so that adjacent properties are not impacted by the change in topography
as a result of the grading required to construct the proposed storage site prior to
the issuance a the Special Use Permit;
9. The proposed facility will be limited to 3 daily trips for all vehicles as represented in
the application and traffic analysis;
10. The Applicant shall construct an 8 foot slated fence encompassing the entire
proposed storage area prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit;
11. Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipment that will
generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be conducted
within a building or outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon. -Fri;
12. The Applicant shall submit an inventory and map of all listed Garfield County
Noxious weeds found on-site;
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Building & Planning Department
Review Agency Form
EXHIBIT
F
Date Sent: April 19, 2007
Comments Due: May 11, 2007
Name of application: Petrogulf / Mcleod Property Lay Down Yard
Sent to: Garfield County Road & Bridge Dept.
Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notify the
Planning Department in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form
may be used for your response, or you may attach your own additional sheets as
necessary. Written comments may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to:
Garfield County Building & Planning
Staff contact: Craig Richardson
109 8th Street, Suite 301
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Fax: 970-384-3470
Phone: 970-945-8212
General Comments: Garfield County Road and Bridge Department has no objection to
this application with the following comments.
The existing driveway access has been permitted and has a stop sign in place meeting all
conditions set forth in the MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices).
The driveway access apron has not been completed; it does not have the paved or
Concrete apron in place at this time. The driveway access needs to be completed as part
of the requirement for this application to be approved.
The amount of storage and minimal amount of traffic generated by this facility will not
have a negative effect on the roads used to access this site.
Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Dept
By: Jake B. Mall Date April 30, 2007
Revised 3/30/00
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MEMORANDUM
To: Craig Richardson
From: Steve Anthony
Re: Petrogulf/McLeod Property
Date: May 11, 2007
EXHIBIT
Thanks for the opportunity to comment on this permit.
My comments are as follows:
Noxious Weeds
As it is now the growing season, the applicant has the opportunity to provide a noxious weed inventory of
the site. Please submit an inventory and map of all listed Garfield County noxious weeds found on the site.
Revegetation
Revegetation Security -It is requested that the applicant provide information regarding the quantity of
surface area to be disturbed that is outside of COGC's regulatory jurisdiction. When we have the
information we will be able to determine if a revegatation security request is necessary.
Does the applicant have an estimate on how long the facility will be active?
RE:
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EXHIBIT
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REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "STORAGE OF OI L
AND GAS DRILLING EQUIPMENT". THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO
ALLOW PETROGULF CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AND
OPERATE A "LAY DOWN YARD" WHICH WILL INCLUDE STORAGE
OF PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAY 21, 2007
LOCATION:
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM
GARFIELD COUNTY PLAZA BUILDING
108 8TH STREET
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO
TIME:
1:15 p.m.
Name: Kirk & Trina Swallow
Address: 2170 County Road 321
Rifle, Co. 81650
Date: 05/14/07
Comments: I am opposed to Petrogulf constructing a "Lay down Yard" off of 320 road
and 321 road. This is a residential and farming area. A pipe yard needs to be in an
industrial area. There are plenty of industrial type areas around to accommodate a pipe
yard. It would create increased truck traffic of rural roads that aren't designed to handle
large truck traffic. 320 road traffic has greatly increased over the past years due to land
being subdivided into residential homes, a pipe yard would de -value land and home
values in the area. A pipe yard would generate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week traffic with
increased dust. Something the adjacent land owners would object to, but also many
families that live further out on 320 road would have to deal with 7 days a week. There
could be possible storage of hazardous materials, maintenance of gas drilling equipment,
noise and exhaust emissions and the probability of pipe fabrication creating noise
pollution and exhaust emissions. Think about your own home in the country? Would you
like a pipe yard across the road next to your residential dream home in the country? Your
horse ranch or farm? This facility needs to be in one of Rifle's industrial areas. In closing
I have one other question how is when myself and any other person along the county
roads wants to create a driveway we have to have a paved or asphalted entry, a certain
width, but Petrogulf has a very wide driveway with no paved entry! ! !
Sincerely,
AvanctO
Kirk Swallow Trina Swallow
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REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "STORAGE OF OIL
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ALLOW PETROGULF CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AND
OPERATE A "LAY DOWN YARD" WHICH WILL INCLUDE SORAGE
OF PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAY 21, 2007
LOCATION:
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM
GARFIELD COUNTY PLAZA BUILDING
108 811 STREET
GLENWOOD SPRINGS,
COLORADO
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SHIRLEY DONAGHUE
9245 County Road 320
Rifle, CO 81650
May 14, 2007
John Martin, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners of Garfield
108 8th Street
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: McLeod Special Use Permit Application
Dear Chairman Martin:
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My name is Shirley Donaghue. I live adjacent to the proposed site for Petrogulf's oil and gas
lay down yard. I have several concerns about the effect of the proposed lay down yard on my
neighborhood.
First, as you know, the property is zoned Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density. I purchased
my property in 1999 due to the rural nature of the area. The enclosed pictures demonstrate that
the area, except for oil and gas wells over which we have no control, is completely non-
commercial. Fencing does not provide an appropriate screen for this commercial/industrial use
because Taughenbaugh Mesa runs on slope from south to north. Also due to the location, I
believe the site will be in the view plane for the majority of the areas in the City of Rifle. This
lay down yard will destroy the beauty of the area as well as my property values.
Second, the application indicates that the principal benefit for the proposed location of the lay
down yard is to reduce oilfield delivery traffic. I do not believe this is an adequate justification
for the proposed location of a lay down yard in a residential/rural neighborhood. At present,
there are several locations both east and west of Rifle along Highway 6 & 24 that are
appropriate for this type of operation. It appears from the application that numerous delivery
trips will still be required from suppliers and that numerous delivery trips will still be needed
from the lay down yard to the well pads. A significant amount of drilling has already occurred
in this area without the need for a local lay down yard and without damage to County Road 320.
Ultimately, it appears that the Petrogulf is simply trying to make its operations cheaper and
easier at my and my neighbors' expense.
Third, as you know, a special use permit runs with the land is not limited by the identity of the
original applicant. Here, although the proposed use is for Petrogulf operations, there is no
assurance that Petrogulf or McLeod could not lease the lay down yard to another oil and gas
company at a profit. There could conceivably be no end to the commercial/industrial use of the
property in a rural/ residential area.
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As you know, the approval of a special use permit is absolutely discretionary. I ask that the Board
of County Commissioners consider the impacts of the lay down yard on the neighborhood and
deny the application.
Sincerely,
Shirley Donaghue
Enclosures
May 1 I, 2007
Mr. Craig Richardson
Garfield County Planning
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Special Use Application for Petrogulf Lay Down Yard
Dear Craig:
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MOUNTAIN CROSS
ENGINEERING, INC.
CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING AND DESIGN
EXHIBIT
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A review has been performed of the documents for the Special Use Application of the Glenwood
Caverns Adventure Park. The package was found to be well organized. The following comments,
questions, or concerns were generated:
1. No sewer and water facilities are proposed. More explanation or justification should be
included. Some provisions should be considered for the comfort of any employees.
2. No grading or drainage plan was included. The documents describe stripping topsoil and
regrading the site, but it is difficult to determine the impacts that the grading will have on the
historic drainage through the proposed site. For instance, the topography shows a drainage that
flows across the southeast corner of the proposed yard. No detail or sizing is shown for the
rerouting or conveyance of this around or through the site.
3. Assuming the y-axis of the graphs is dBA (it is unlabeled); the graphs in the Sound Level Study,
seems to show significantly larger noise levels than the acceptable levels described. Also there
appears to be a gap in the time from approximately 6:00 am to 10:00 am, assuming the x-axis
graph is military time (again, it is not explicitly labeled whether it is duration of study or military
time). This gap could be during a significantly noisy time period.
Feel free to call if you have any questions or if any of the above needs further clarification.
Sincerer,
Mountain Cross Engineering 'Inc.
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Chris Hale, PE
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MAY 1 4 2007
GAR qi-.L D COUNTY
BUILDING & PLANNING
826 1/2 Grand Avenue • Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
PH: 970.945.5544 • FAX: 970.945.5558 • www.mountaincross-eng.com
SWALLCIft OIL COMPANY
P.O. Box 868 • 0069 COUNTY ROAD 264
RIFLE, COLORADO 81650
PHONE 970-625-1467 FAX 970-625-9051
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REQUEST FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "STORAGE OF OIL
AND GAS DRILLING EQUIPMENT". THE APPLICANT INTENDS TO
ALLOW PETROGULF CORPORATION TO CONSTRUCT AND
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OF PIPE, VALVES, FITTINGS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
PUBLIC HEARING:
MAY 21, 2007
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From: Fred Jarman
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 8:50 AM
To: Craig Richardson
Subject: FW: Proposed Stack Yard County Road 320
Craig,
I think this is yours. You'll want to attach this to the memo as an Exhibit/
From: Tresi Houpt
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 7:33 AM
To: Fred Jarman
Cc: Bobgenh@cs.com; kirkswallow@msn.com; m.hall@momentumpipe.com
Subject: FW: Proposed Stack Yard County Road 320
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Thank you very much for your comments. I am forwarding them on to Fred Jarman, Director of Building and
Planning, so that they can be incorporated into the application. They will be considered along with the materials
from the applicant.
Please contact Fred with any additional information you may have, so that it too can be part of the discussion.
Tresi
From: Bobgenh@cs.com [mailto:Bobgenh@cs.com]
Sent: Thu 5/17/2007 10:01 PM
To: John Martin; Tresi Houpt; Larry McCown
Cc: kirkswallow@msn.com; m.hall@momentumpipe.com
Subject: Proposed Stack Yard County Road 320
Commissioners,
We previously sent an e-mail with an attachment. We understand the attachment did not transmit properly;
therefore we are resubmitting our comments and concerns.
We are writing each of you regarding our concerns over the construction of a proposed Stack Yard near County
Road 320.
We would appreciate you reading the following information. Many of the residents of this area provided some of
the input.
Petrogulf Corporation, in particular Mr. Douglas McLeod purchased property on Taughenbaugh Mesa to construct
a road to a drilling site on the Jonsson property and is now petitioning the county to construct an Industrial
Storage Lot on his property. Mr McLeod as well as Ms Jonsson are absentee land owners in Garfield County,
thus this project does not affect their day to day lives. Mr. McLeod is the President and Sole Owner of Petrogulf
Corporation. The petition is to come before the Commissioners on May 21, 2007.
We were informed of Petrogulf Corp plans to construct the Industrial Storage Lot on their property which is
located next to homes and ranches in this area. The Storage Lot as proposed consists of approximately 2.01
acres or 87,500 sq.ft. and will have approximately 7 bins and 17 pipe storage stacks. The material stored in the
bins could contain toxic material in either solid or liquid form. In addition the pipes are coated with hazardous
materials.
The impact to property owners in this area would consist of:
5/18/2007
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1. A major devaluation of property. (Reference LaPlata County - Net Reduction of 22%)
2. An extreme eyesore to anyone living in the area.
3. I am sure the Commissioners have witnessed the noticeable green area's at or near the edge of this mesa
from 1-70. Many of the home owners in this area as well as some of those residents who live in South Rifle water
their lawns, pets, and livestock from extremely shallow springs which are fed from runoff irrigation water from the
property in question as well as other ranches above. The ground water in this area will eventually become
contaminated, regardless of Petrogulfs remedial plans. Lined retention walls will not prevent contamination.
4. If in the future should one decide to sell their property, it will make it very difficult for anyone to sell their
property.
5. If the ground in this area and surrounding areas becomes contaminated due to the material being stored at this
site, and for those landowners who may want to construct a home on or near this site, FHA mortgage insurance
requires all toxic materials (soils) be removed. Such a facility as described would have to be disclosed when sold.
This will make it extremely difficult for anyone wanting to construct a home on or near this area.
6. Even though the site is supposed to be graveled and the road leading to the site is graveled and the speed
limit is supposed to be 10 mph, all the home owners are aware of the lack of dust control in this area. Dust is a
major problem in this area as well as on county roads, let alone an Industrial road through a residential area.
7. The equipment used to load and unload pipe etc. are equipped (by regulation) with beepers to warn other
workers that they are backing up. This activity may occur at any hour and will disturb those residents living within
a wide area of this site.
8. The noise of pipe and material being loaded and unloaded can be heard for approximately one mile, thus not
conducive to a residential area. The increased truck traffic in the area will be substantial.
9. The area under consideration is a winter elk range and migration route.
We ask for your support to oppose such a facility being constructed in this area. As you are aware,
Taughenbaugh Mesa has been used for years as a residential area and mostly for farming and ranching. The
majority of property is zoned Agriculture. It has been zoned Agriculture for decades. Now Petrogulf has
purchased property in this area and wants to convert a portion of it for Industrial use.
We are not against mineral development, but we must draw the line somewhere and start protecting our property.
Other oil and gas companies in this area construct their stack and storage yards at Industrial sites along the
railroad tracks, not in the middle of a residential and agriculture area. This simply is not the location to construct
such a facility. We believe Petrogulf should explore other avenues for a Stack Yard such as purchasing other
property currently identified as Industrial and/or cost sharing with other companies at existing storage facilities.
We respectfully request we be afforded an opportunity to voice our concerns in opposition to this project.
Thank you,
Bob and Genevie Hooker
8902 C.R. 320
Rifle, CO 81650
970-625-5362
5/18/2007