HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 BOCC Staff Report 07.19.1982PROJECT NAME:
PLANNER/ENGINEER:
LOCATION:
Construction and Operation of Northwest
Pipeline's Union Sales Lateral (Special
Use Permit)
Gary Brough
Northwest Pipeline
In Garfield County, the project extends
northwesterly from the junctions of Parachute
Creek and the west fork of Parachute Creek
to the Garfield County/Rio Blanco county
lines.
The total length of the pipeline is 25.6
miles with 8.6 miles in Garfield County
and the balance to be constructed in Rio
Blanco County. See map, Page 12
EXISTING ZONING: R/L-Resource Lands
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The proposed pipeline lies within Districts C, D, and F (Rural Areas with minor
moderate and severe environmental constraints) of the county Comprehensive Plan.
The proposal also falls within an "unclassified lands" section of the plan.
The proposal is part of the on-going Union Oil Shale mining and processing project.
The current activities are consistent with the goals, objectives and policies of
the Comprehensive Plan for industrial/commercial projects.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL:
The proposal is to construct and operate a buried steel 8 5/8 inch pipeline with
necessary appurtenances for the transportation and delivery of natural gas. The
proposed pipeline will be placed on a right-of-way 50 feet in width within the
La Sal Corridor. Existing roads will be used for access to the right-of-way,
and the right-of-way itself for access along the pipeline. Principal public
roads used will be Highway 6 and Garfield County Road 215. Additional access
will be over roads maintained by Union Oil Company and by Exxon Company and
Tosco Corporation.
The purpose of the proposed pipeline is to supply approximately 17 MMCF per
day of natural gas to Union Oil Company's shale oil project. The project will
extend from Northwest's existing Piceance Creek compressor station in Rio Blanco
county to Union's site. The installation of one natural gas metering station,
complete with flow measurement and gas sampling equipment will be located at
the shale oil site. The proposed pipeline will require a 50 foot permanent
right-of-way within the La Sal Corridor, with an additional 25 feet used temporarily
during construction. The disturbed area along the 8.6 mile stretch. in Garfield
County will therefore comprise approximately 78 acres of surface area. The
proposed meter station on Union's property will require .23 acre. The meter
station will consist of one 15' x 35' metal building and one 10' x 10' metal
building. All above ground facilities will be painted an environmentally sensitive
color to minimize visual impact and reduce glare.
The project will be completed in approximately three months, with a planned start
date of October 15 1982, and q completion date of ,late 1982 or spring, 1983,
dependent on the weather.
The peak construction workforce for the pipeline will be approximately 250 people,
who will be supplied by the construction contractor. These workers are expected
to stay in local motels for the short duration of the project. Operation
of the pipeline will utilize existing Northwest personnel in the area.
Clearing and grading of the work areas will take place: where vegetation_cov_er .9r
the terrain makes it impassable to construction equipment. The 50 foot permanent
right-of-way will be kept clear of trees and large shrubs for operation and main-
tenance purposes, and otherwise reclaimed to surface owners specifications. The
25 foot temporary right-of-way will be returned to its natural state after
construction.
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III. STAFF COMMENTS:
A. 1. Northwest will be testing the pipeline by sending pressurized water
through the system. This water will either by discharged into the
Piceance Creek and Parachute Creek drainages, or into settling
ponds. The applicant should note location of these ponds; or if
the water is discharged into the creek drainages, the applicant should
submit to the Planning Department a copy of their discharge permit from
the State Department of Health.
2. The applicant will obtain the test water either from the Piceance Creek
in Rio Blanco County or from private landowners. The applicant needs
to indicate the status of these negotiations for water, and provide
evidence of the agreements for this water usage.
3. The peak construction workforce is projected to reach 250 workers. The
applicant should address the question of necessary housing for these
temporary workers.
4. The applicant has submitted evidence of agreement with all necessary
landowners for the pipeline to cross their properties.
B. Reviewing Agency Comments:
Division of Wildlife: no comments at the time the agendas were mailed.
IV. FINDINGS:
1. That proper posting, publication, and public notice was provided as required
by law for the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners.
2. That all hearings before the Planning Commission was extensive and complete,
that all pertinent facts, matters, and issues were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard at that hearing.
3. That the proposed special use conforms to Section 5
Approval or Disapproval of a Petition for a Special
County Zoning Resolution.
4. That the proposed land use will be compatible
land uses in all directions.
.03, concerning the
Use, of the Garfield
with existing and permitted
V. RECOMMENDATION:
On July 14, 1982 the Garfield County Planning Commission recommended approval of
e pipeline with the following conditions:
All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval
unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners.
( 2.i The applicant shall submit a copy of their Bureau of Land Management right-
of-way agreement to the Planning Department prior to issuance of the Special
Use Permit.
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