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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 PC Staff Report 12.08.2004i Exhibits for Special Use Plan Consideration for Williams Production RMT, Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion 4114-1 Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing: 12120/04 1' / Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing: 12/6/04 Exhibit Letter (A to Z) Exhibit A Mail Receipts B Proof of Publication C Garfield County Zoning Regulations of 1978, as amended D Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000 E Application F Staff Memorandum G Review Memo: Town of Parachute H Review Memo: Garfield County Vegetation - Steve Anthony I Review Memo: Garfield County Oil/Gas Auditor - Doug Dennison -,1- Review Memo: Garfield County Contract Engineer - Michael Erion K Watershed Permit - Town of Parachute L Updated Site Plan from Applicant Representative M Review Memo: Grand Valley Fire Protection District N 0 P :Vakt h 17-0, S, 1605vitt- Inc? Vete--T4---211/4 1:07tt-c tre/r/c_ l ? 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Philip Vaughn, PVCM1, LP Division 4289 County Road 215, 4 miles north of Parachute, also in Section 4, Township 7 South and in Sections 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 and 34 Township 6 South all in Range 96 west of the 6th Principle Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado. 20+7f acre(.mac 9.5 res for the expansion) for the SUP ona total 1333.01 acres gal truck ant$ gal; bottle, ISDS ,;(Resource Lands) I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL Project Location: Williams Production RMT Co. Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion located at 4289 County Road #215 Paralute, Colorado. Site Description: As seen in ike picture in View 1, the use is on valley bottom land on a site that is less than 10 acres and -i avered in na � +ad'seed grasses. The proposed use is labeled in the picture as the larger industrial use area on the right side (north) of t. picture next to the existing American Soda Plant CO2 production facility. Project Description: The proposed Parachute Creek Gas Plant expansion is a 9.59 acre expansion to the ex%I g plant on 20+1- which was permitted in 2002 by Garfield County Resolution 2002-67 d ted June 17, 2002. The plant is located within a 1,333 -acre parcel owned by Williams P duction RMT Co. The existing plant and the proposed expansion are well placed within this property to reduce impacts on adjacent properties. Please see Figure 1. OP' J -t604-0-e:(. -det--/c,(ef az_f" .]L r -� S i • _•n 4 View 1 From CR 215 looking west at the American s.• : CO2 facility to the solith and the Proposed. SUP area to the ns orth Note that the existing plant is t • the southwest and the newly approved Americ oda Plant directly south of the pro s.. sed expansion. The ,,Parachute Creek Gas. lant is utilized to co systems and process the natural gas by removing dioxide (CO2) to provide the quality neces pipe ines. e existing p ant s esign capacity i 100,0 gasper day (MMSCFD). (The proposed plan UISCFD. This additional plant capacity is needed b natura ea natural gas liqui an ath carbon state natura gas O,O0i tdard cubic feet of nsion will exp li ity_ 300 Williams Production RMT Coato keep pace with the projected production curve. ((-� The re - c e will additionally be eel iI American Soda which has �fa newly approved Special Use Permit from Garfield County for a CO2 facility that will allow a portion of the CO2 removed from the natural gas to be put to beneficial use in the soda ash operation at American Soda. The lant exansion ma necessitadditional line work. This work may include loopinof the current 16" gathering line and a possible interconnection of the Parachute Creek Gas Plant and the Grand Valley Plant utilizinig an existing 8" line. There are 5 new buildings proposed for the plant expansion and are sized for maximum sizing and may be constructed in smaller dimensions. These are: a. Office/Control Building - 75' wide x 75' long x 15' eave height. b. Amine Building - 70' wide x 100' long x 40' eave height. t 6 0-‘k Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 c. Compressor Building - 75' wide x 350' long x 35' eave height. d. MCC/Generator Building - 50' wide x 130' long x 40' eave height. e. Warehouse - 50' wide x 150' long x 40' eave height. The plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. The current plant employs 12 full time employees and 12 tanker trucks serve the plant every 24 hours. The plant expansion is expected to add 5 full-time employees to the plant and will add 6 tanker trucks loading at the plant each day. These items are detailed in the traffic anal,. ubmitted in the applicat A Wer of ki ounted These include: • process e'` ent are being installed at the sit 1- Inlet gas skid with upper/lower configuration 1- Flash Tank Valve skid 1- Amine Filter skid 1- Circulation pump 1- Reflux/Booster skid 1- Chiller/Refrigeration skid, upper/ lower configuration 1- Stabilizer skid - Residue Gas Metering skid NGL Pump skid 1- Glycol skid 1- HMO skid 1- Fuel gas skid 1- Flare knockout skid- 80 feet tall 4 emergency generators 2- Refrigeration compressors 3- NGL Storage tank 2- tanker loading stations Figure 1. Proposed Expansion N Hatched, Original SUP - Checked 1 of the proposed infrastructure improvements listed above as skid mounting or ing building permits add to and roughly double the current operating size of the existing Pchute Creek Gas Pla aterpif1a 36 'rest F' - gas compressors will be installed at the site. Room :f ditional residue gas comresso will be included in the compressor building. The air permit issued by the Air Pollution Control Division will need to be revised prior to startup of the new compressors. Residential Grade exhaust silencers will_insllled on the compressors and the compressors w e enclosed by a pre-engineered steel bus rng. • 3 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 Electrical power is currently being upgraded to the existing Parachute Creek Gas Plant and will be completed in September 2004. This electrical upgrade has been sized to serve the plant expansion as well. Construction Schedule: r Overlot grading of the site occurred in July 2004. Steel pinstallation is anticipated to occur in August/September 2004. 4 Equipment foundations are to be poured in October/November 2004. Pipin, equnpr iY.tisfallation and other associated work will occur from 0E. -0Cfober 2004 through February 2005. Building foundations and building erection will occur after approval of the special use permit. dant startup is scheduled for March 2005. Williams Production RMT Co. has chosen to move forward with piping and equipment installation "at their own risk" as the Garfield County Special Use Permit for the proposed plant has not been granted. IL REFERRALS Staff referred the application out to the following review agencies and or County Departments: L Tin of Parachute (Exhibit 6) Issue(s): Watershed Protection August 3, 2004 meeting with Juanita Satterfield and an August 12, 2004 presentation before the Parachute Town Council regarding a .Y,at4rs1hed1 Grand Valley Fire Protection District (as noted in the Application) Issue(s): on-site fire protection August 4, August 24 and August 30, 2004 meetings with David Blair of the Grand Valley Fire Protection District at Parachute Creek Gas Plant Site regarding fire protection on-site. Colorado Division of Wildlife (GJ office) (as noted in the Application) Issue(s):fencing of entire use Applicant met with the Parachute District CDOW officer J.T. Romatske at the Parachute Creek Gas Plant site on August 30, 2004, their response is in submittal 11.1.C. 4 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 32/6/04 4. Bureau of Land Management No Comment 5. Garfield County Road & Bridge (as noted in the Application) Issue(s): signage, striping issues, traffic analysis '*'� Applicant met August 3, 2004 with Kraig Kuberry and Marvin Stephens at Parachute Creek Gas Plant Site. There were a number of signage and striping issues that Garfield County requested in addition to a traffic analysis. 6. Garfield County Vegetation (Steve Anthony) ;(Exhibit II) Issue(s): Site Rehabilitation Plan A meeting was held on August 31, 2004 at the Parachute Creek Gas Plant site concerning a Site Rehabilitation Plan 7. Garfield County Oil and Gas Auditor (Doug Dennison) (Exhibit I) Issue(s): none A meeting was held on August 26, 2004 with Doug Dennison and the Applicant at his office. The draft application and draft site plan was reviewed with Mr. Dennison. 8. Garfield County Contract Engineer (Michael Erion) (Exhibit J) Issue(s): access, water, sewer and industrial operation requirements Note: Michael Erion P.E., the Garfield County Contract Engineer has reviewed the proposed use and fords that the application appears to meet technical requirements of Section 5.03, all specific items in 5.03.07 and the standards in 5.03.08 of the Garfield County Zoning Regulation of 1978 as Amended. III. REVIEW STANDARDS Zoning: The site lies in the R/L Resource Lands zone district. Section.„' .l0.04 atprocessing and pipelines as apart of an In• :. •port Facility on the gentle slopes/lower valley floor zone require special use perm' All industrial operations must meet the standards set forth in Section 5.03.07 and 5.03.08, as described below. Existing zoning: The use is allowed by permit only to allow industrial support facilities which would include: material handling, pumping facilities, electric distribution, warehouse facilities/staging areas, water impoundments, access routes, utility lines, utility substations, pipelines; extraction, processing, accessory uses to the above. 5 Williams Production RMT ip, Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • • Surrounding zoning: Resource Lands Zone District surrounds the proposed use, and all existing adjacent uses are Industrial and Agricultural. e subject to the standards set B C forth in Section 5.03 of the Zoning Resolution: (1) Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation service based on accepted engineering standards and approved by the Environmental Health officer shall either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use; Staff Comment: as noted in . ation, domestic- non -potable water use is facilitated by 44 anon t on -sit direct • . + 1-ast-- of the existint office bui • '"!.. t ' ater is brought on-site by a water truck. The source of the water is the Town of Parachute as noted on the agreement with To_by's Vacuum Truck Service Inc. for water for domesti ` he . lant and for construction use as found in theapplicatio Non -potable water ` -• for the 2 toilets, 2 lavatory,- sinks and the en i mei*. 'lower, tls omestic-eatable water is supplied to the plant via Mountain Clear in 1=1F • •ttles. Regard' ( ISD', an attached report from Thomas Cronk F.E. notes that the 1, rF 1 + gallon tank and system is sized for the expansion of the plant and addition of 5 new employees. This is evidenced by; Co Pc Afb A a copy of the original ISDS desi n produced by Thomas Cronk P.E. dated 6/30/02, a copy of the Certificate of Inspection and Acceptance by Thomas Cronk F.E. dated 10/ 1 - a copy of Garfield County ISDS Permit #3?26}.and a letter from Thomas Cronk F.E. dated 8/6/04 indicating adequate sizing of the ISDS to serve a maximum of emp oyees. e above information illustrates that the existing ISDS system has the capacity to serve the plant expansion. (2;treet 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 ,fr use. f Staff' Comment: The Applicant met Kraig Kuberry and Marvin Stephens on August 3, 2004 at the intersection of County Road #215 and Man Camp Road. Their comments are reflected on a map dated 8/25/04 by Construction Surveys found in the Application which details the improvements to be made at the intersection. All of the improvements shown on the plan regarding signage such as 6 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 rly installation of 2 new "Do Not Enter Signs", installation of the delineator post and installation of 2 plant directional signs will occur upon approval of the special use permit. There is an existing Garfield County Access permit for the intersection. Improvements regarding ,triping of the acceleration and deceleration lanes at the southwest side of County Road #215 will occur as the weather permits in Spring 2005. All of the costs of the improvements as shown on the plan will be paid for by Williams Production RMT Co. Please fmd attached a traffic analysis prepared by Holt, Felsberg and Ullevig. Traffic counts were taken visually on-site over 2- 24 hour periods. The traffic analysis considers the existing and proposed level of service at the Mancamp Road/County Road #215 intersection is a Level of Service A. Staff notes that above information illustrates that the existing intersection with some striping and signage improvements provides the safety necessary to serve the plant expansion and other traffic on County Road #215. C. (3) 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. taff Comment: The Applicant proposes to use paint colors for the proposed use as per COGCC Rule #804. Visual Impact Mitigation which states "Production Facilities constructed or substantially repainted after May 30, 1992 which are observable from any public highway shall be painted with uniform, non -contrasting, non -reflective color tones, (similar to Munsell Soil Color Coding System) and with colors matched to but slightly darker than the surrounding landscape." The existing plant has utilized the Munsell Soil Color "Desert Brown" and the plant expansion will match the existing plant color of Desert Brown. The application also addresses flares of which there is one (1) on-site with one (1) additional flare to be added to the site; both shown on the sit plan. The plant flares are smokeless and will produce a glare when the plant is flaring. Oaring does not occur very often. This is a, safety feature of the plant that cannot be hidden or obscured. Industrial Operations: All industrial operations must meet the standards set forth in Section 5.03.07 and 5.03.08. Section5.03.07 states the following: (1) The applicant for a permit for industrial operations shall prepare and 7 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • CO 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: Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface run-off stream flow or ground water; Staff Comment: The information illustrated in the application indicates that Williams Production RMT Co, has prepared mitigation plans for stormwater management and spill prevention controls and countermeasures that meet the requirements set forth by Garfield County, the State of Colorado and the USEPA. They are: 1 Construction Stormwater Management Plan prepared by Cordilleran Compliance Services, Inc. dated 7/7/04. 2) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan prepared by Cordilleran Compliance Services, Inc. Additionally, the applicant was required to submit a Watershed Permit Application to the Town of Parachute and obtain an approval; the approved permit was to then be submitted to the Garfield County Building and Planning Department prior to issuance of the Special Use Permit. The Applicant has satisfactorily met the requirements of the Town of Parachute and received a Watershed Permit on December 9, 2004 and received by the Building ing Department. e impact statement shall a ire ,acts qqn adjacent land from the generation of vapor, dust, smok-, noise, Ow or vibration, or other emanations, Staff Comment: Comment: Please see the impact analysis as stated in each section below. 1. for -.Please see attached copy of Air Pollution Control Division Construction Permit in the Application. 2. iktst — The Applicant has provided adequate information in a statement in the application regarding dust control policy at the Parachute Creek Gas Plant. 3. Smoke - See copy of Air Pollution Control Division Construction Permit attached in 11.1.B.1. in the Application. 4. Noise - The Applicant has indicated that the Parachute Creek Gas 8 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 /ant will ve the following equipment installed that will produce noise: A. 3- Model 3612 Residue Gas Compressors, with 2- Model 3612 Residue Gas Compressors added in the future as -needed. B. 2 - Model 3512 Propane Refrigeration Engines C. 4 - Model 3516 Ernergency Generators Each of these engines and generators will have residential quality exhaust silencers installed. Additionally, a pre-engineered steel building will enclose the emergency engines and generators. The silencers are a Best Management Practice and will help ensure that the compressors meet regulations set forth by the State of Colorado for noise at property boundaries. As per rule 802 - Noise Abatement, of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, noise emissions from this plant to adjacent industrial uses are 80 db(A) from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 75 db(A) from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Industrial uses are the predominant uses in the area. The nearest residential units are located as follows: 1. A residence located on the east side of County Road #215, 3,770 ft. (.71 mile) south of the Parachute Creek Gas Plant entrance on County Road #215. 2. A residence 15,130 lineal feet (2.87 miles) to the south from the plant expansion boundary. COGCC Rule 802 (1) gives guidance regarding taking sound measurements. "If there are no occupied building units impacted, sound levels shall be measured at a distance of twenty-five (25) feet or more from the property line radiating the noise. Sound levels at occupied building units shall be measured as near as practicable to the exterior edge of the occupied building unit closest to the area radiating the noise." The Applicant has indicated that they will hire an acoustical engineer to take sound read'ngs after start-up of the plant. These sound readings will be pr duced in a report form and will be submitted to Garfield County for their information. As per Colorado State Statute, Williams Productio RMT Co. will be responsible for meeting these noise abatement req ements. 5. Glare - Please see discussion in V(B)(3) of this report that 9 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC i 2/6/04 adequately discusses mitigation of this impact 6. Vibration — the Applicant identifies in the application that vibrations produced by rotating equipment such as the residue gas compressors will be minimized through concrete foundation design and geotechnical reports. The Hanover Company will be supplying and installing the compressor and will be designing the concrete foundations and has experience in design of thousands of compressors and compressor foundations worldwide. Minimization of vibration is also important to prolong equipment life and is a goal of foundation design. All six (6) sections of impact mitigation in the above information illustrates that Williams Production RMT Co. has shown how proposed vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare and vibration controls meets the requirements set forth by Garfield County, the State of Colorado and the USEPA. ,. . ' • . ,. •. -animals through the creation of azardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other disruptions; 1, Staff Comment: the Applicant met with the Colorado Division of Wildlife for an on-site meeting on August 30, 2004 with J.T. Romatzke regarding the project. In general, Mr. Romatzke agreed 1Y" with the 8' tall chain link fence installation at the perimeter of the plant site and will tie directly into the existing chainlike fence that surrounds the existing plant. fU The Applicant has included a letter in the Application materials (2002) from Perry Will with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Item #4 in the letter deals specifically with the Parachute Creek Gas Plant 2002 Special Use Permit Application and notes "The biggest wildlife impact is the loss of the acreage at the plant site (1Oac). The area was an alfalfa field and heavily utilized by deer for transition and winter forage. The Division of Wildlife supports fencing the entire site for protection of the site and to keep wildlife from entering." Additionally, please note the attached article regarding Williams Production RMT Co., Principal Environmental Specialist, and Dave Cesark's efforts in cooperation with the Colorado Division of Wildlife. The Applicant and CDOW have worked together to produce a Wildlife Enhancement Plan on neighboring Williams Production RMT Co. property that will aid in protection of riparian areas, reduce overgrazing, removing noxious weeds and will improve habitat for mule deer, native wild turkey and rainbow and brown trout. 10 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 The Applicant has submitted detailed and thoughtful information to illustrate that Williams Production RMT Co. can successfully follow the recommendations set forth by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. s { Affirmatively show the impacts of truck and automobile traffic to and from such uses and their impacts to areas in the County; Staff Comment: The information submitted in the application illustrates that Williams Production RMT Co. has shown that the existing and proposed level of service at the Mancamp Road/Garfield County Road #215 intersection is a Level of Service A. The two items below attempt to provide quantifiable impacts and alternately propose mitigation of the increase to traffic on existing roads. 0-1 ' 1. Traffic Analysis Prepared by Holt, Felsberg and Ullivig. 2. Letter and attached plan noting Improvements Plan for the Mancamp Road/Garfield County Road #215 intersection. Please see submittal #5 "Garfield County Road & Bridge Department Access Issues". (E)That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s); Staff Comment: As noted in the Application, the Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion is abutted to the North by Puckett, to the East by Exxon Mobil to the Southeast by Tom Brown, Inc. and American Soda and the Southwest by BLM and Puckett. All of the nearest adjacent uses are industrial. The distance to the nearest BLM corner from the existing Parachute Creek Gas Plant boundary is approximately 3,000 lineal feet (.57 miles). The Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion is within a 1,333 acre parcel owned by Williams Production RMT Co. that aids in buffering the plant. The existing industrial uses adjacent also help to buffer this use. (Plgtigation measures proposed for all of the foregoing impacts identified and for the standards identified in Section S. 03.08 of this Resolution Staff Comment: The Applicant has indicated that no other mitigation is proposed and no other impacts are expected to result from the proposed use. (2) Permits may be granted for those uses with provisions that provide adequate mitigation for the following: (A) A plan_ for site rehabilitation must be approved by the County Commissioners before a permit for conditional or special use 11 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creels Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 will be issued; Staff Comment: A Site Rehabilitation Plan as submitted in the application has been utilized for the existing Parachute Creek Gas Plant SUP and has been revised with items that have been added below as per comments from Steve Anthony of the Vegetation Management Department of Garfield County An inventory of noxious weeds was completed for the riparian area consisting o approximately 100 acres within the 1,333 -acre parcel owned by Williams Production RMT Co. This was completed as part of the Parachute Creek Wildlife Enhancement Project. 2.3 acres of tamarisk was identified and was eradicated in Spring 2004. Additionally, hounds tongue and various thistles were identified and eradicated. Steve Anthony has identified that a revegetation bond will be required by Garfieldounty for the new and existing plant site totaling approximately =es of surface disturbance. He additionally recommends that a revegetation security in the amount o $20,000 I ($1,0001acre)1 e secured by the County prior to issuance of the SUP Note: The majority of the mitigation strategies in-place in the existing Parachute Creek Gas Plant and will be extended to the expansion. Listed in detail below are features of this plan: Reclamation: Two phases of reclamation are planned. Soil stockpiles and areas disturbed by construction that will not be utilized during plant expansion operation will be reclaimed immediately following plant expansion construction. Final reclamation will be performed within one year of plant expansion closure and removal. The objectives of reclamation will be as follows: 1. Stabilization of the disturbed areas will be conducted by providing wind and water erosion control to reduce soil loss. 2. Utilize the prescribed seed mixtures and additional vegetation practices as described below to establish a self-sustaining vegetative rangeland cover for cattle pasture use. Facility and structure removal: The plant expansion will be abandoned in accordance with Colorado oil and gas conservation commission regulations in place at the time of facility abandonment. Equipment will be removed from the site. 12 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 Backfilling, grading, and re -contouring: Reclaimed areas will be sloped to 3:1 or less. Topsoil Replacement: Soil salvaged during plant expansion construction activities will be redistributed over the soil surface after subsoil has been replaced and additional backfilling; grading, and re- contouring steps have been completed as described below. Soil will be replaced by using front-end loaders, track -hoes, and dozers. Soil will not be replaced when it is excessively wet and frozen so as to jeopardize soil structure. Seedbed Preparation/Soil Tillage: Seedbed preparation and soil tillage will be completed after the application of subsoil, topsoil, and any soil amendments. Soil tillage will be to a minimum depth of 4" utilizing a disk, chisel plow, or harrow. Seedbed preparation will also include removal of coarse fragments (rock material) that exceed 35% to 40% of the soil surface as well as rocks 8" in diameter that occupy more than 10% of the soil surface. Seeding Methods and Times: Soil stockpiles and areas disturbed by construction that will not be utilized during plant expansion operation will be seeded. If seeding is performed in the spring, it will be accomplished by may 15; if fall seeding is performed it will be completed after august 30 and before the soil freezes. Seeding efforts will consist of drill seeding with a rangeland drill to a planting depth of '/d" to 1/2 on slopes 3:1 or flatter. Broadcast seeding followed by harrowing or hand raking to lightly cover the seed with soil will be used on slopes steeper than 3:1, or on areas inaccessible for drill seeding equipment. All areas to be reclaimed will be mulched no later than 24 hours after seeding with a certified weed -free straw or grass hay material. Grass hay mulch will be applied at 1 1/2 tons per acre, or straw mulch will be applied at 2 tons per acre. Mulch material will be crimped into the soil surface with a commercial mulch crimper, a straight disc, or bulldozer tracks if too steep to otherwise crimp mulch in place. Weed Control Plan: A qualified person will inspect the plant expansion area and will inventory and map the proposed project area for any listed Garfield county noxious weeds. Based on this inventory and mapping, methods, materials, and timing of weed control measures will be specified. The vast majority of the plant expansion area will be graveled and will be devoid of vegetation. (B) 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 13 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • • • 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; Staff Comment: The Applicant will present information at the Public Hearing regarding existing infrastructure from past industrial Special Use Permits which may be in place at this time on the proposed SUP site. The BOCC may examine this information and determine if a reclamation security is appropriate to execute the site rehabilitation plan as submitted by the Applicant. (C)Impacts set forth in the impact statement and compliance with the standards contained in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution. (A. 93-061) ection 5.03.08 states the following: 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. (A. 93-061) Staff Comment: See discussion earlier in this report under (V)(C)(1)(B)(4) which meets this review item. (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 Comment: See discussion earlier in this report under (V)(C)(1)(B)(6) which meets this review item. (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 Comment: See discussion earlier in this report under (V)(C)(1)(B)(3) which meets this review item. 13 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • • iNurr- (4) 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 Comment: See discussion in (V)(B)(3) of this report that adequately discusses mitigation of this impact )Storage of flammable or explosive solids or gasses shall be in accordance with accepted standards and laws and shall comply with the national, state, and local fire codes and written comments/recommendations from the appropriate local protection district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes. Staff Comment: The Applicant cites that on August 4, August 24 and August 30, 2004 meetings were held with the Applicant and David Blair of the Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD) at Parachute Creek Gas Plant Site. The items noted below were discussed during these meetings regarding fire protection issues at the Parachute Creek Gas Plant, are provided in the application and shall be included as conditions of approval. (5) 1. Plant Safety Systems and Plant Design Plant spacing is designed as to minimize impact of fire and allow obstructed access for outside fire fighting equipment (i.e. trucks). L storage tanks are set back from county road 215 as per NFPA acing requirements. Plant safety systems include gas and fire detection, which either shuts down or isolates specific equipment and/or plant when activated. Emergency flare system is designed per API 520, 521, to insure adequate emergency flaring. The new Control Room monitors the plant 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This Control Room is set back from the process as per NFPA spacing requirements. Fire extinguishers are located throughout the plant, so plant personnel can fight incipient stage fires. • 2. Loading Rack and Truck Drivers Truck drivers are given a safety briefing / safety orientation when they arrive to haul there first load from our plant. Also, for new drivers one of our plant personnel goes to the loading rack with the driver to 14 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • • +Ir discuss the loading process. Truck drivers must check-in at the office by signing in, at which time they are given a loading ticket. They then travel to the loading rack and hook-up. Once they have achieved a proper ground, the control room receives a signal and allows loading to begin. Safety equipment at the loading rack includes breakaway valves which shutdown the flow of liquid in the event of a line problem. Also, an Emergency Shut Down (ESD) button is located near the rack, which shuts down the loading process in the event of an emergency when manually activated. 3. Fire Training Fire extinguisher training is provided to Williams employees on a annual basis. 4. Emergency Response Plan The current emergency response plan (ERP) will be updated to include the plant expansion and will be reviewed with the GVFPD. A copy is also available via the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). Perimeter access for GVFPD will be provided and clearance under piperacks at certain locations for vehicle crossings will be provided. A gate in the southern plant chainlink fence will be provided for emergency access to the new flare. 5. Fire Department Walk -Through A walk-through will be scheduled with the GVFPD prior to the 6 month Building and County review as noted in condition of approval - Lc? e t -til G r lc. t the discretion of the County Commissioners, all outdoor storage L-6 'ties may be required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent property; (A97-112) Staff Comment: As described in the Wildlife Impact submittal 11.1.C. Williams Production RMT Co. will be installing an 8' tall chainlink fence around the new plant expansion perimeter to keep wildlife out of the plant and for plant security. The Applicant asserts that no further berming or plantings have been planned for the site as the adjacent parcels are industrial uses and that berrning or screening ''`''from Garfield County Road #215 would be ineffective because of the lower grade of the plant as compared to the higher grade of road 15 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 • \90 -?''d • #215. (C)) No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a property in such feY`m`ot manner' Thartireym tratrsferr� e off the property by any reasony foreseeable natural ca s or forces; (A97-112) (E Staff' Comment: The Construction stormwater management plan and_ttle Spill Prevention -Control atl ountermeasure_Pl,_ ve - --� -addressed in the application. -As-a past of the Williams Production RMT Co. safety regulations, notation is made to securing all loose materials and trash so that these items are not lifted by strong winds and subsequently provide a safety hazard or trash concerns off-site. This issue will be noted to all contractors and employees on-site. Any trash items inadvertently allowed to blow off-site will be icked-up by -Williams Production. Storage of Heavy Equipmentwi11 only be allowed subject to (A) and V + ve and the fo llowmg standards: (A97-112) Staff Comment: With the exception of construction of the plant expansion, no machinery other than a backhoe will be on-site on a permanent basis Any storage area) for uses not associated with natural resources shall excee+ - . cres in size. (A97-112) Staff Comment: The Applicant asserts this item is not applicable. s (F) Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to `h6 property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property (A97-112) Staff Comment: As per Garfield County Regulations and COGCC rule 803, the Applicant shall maintain that all site lighting shall be pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property. This regulation will be followed on all site lighting. (6) 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. Staff Comment: please see requirements concerning the Town of Parachute Watershed Permit which is discussed elsewhere in this report. 16 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 D. General Staff Comments: (1) Staff finds that the proposed use has been thoroughly planned and well presented; the Applicant has made a deliberate effort to mitigate and anticipate all impacts produced. Additionally, the proposed use will provide the benefit of allowing production levels to increase as the market demands increase. IV. RECOMMENDED FINDINGS 1. That pryer publication, public notice, and posting was provided as required by law for t'he--hearings before the P annin om ission and before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the hearings ' before the Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners were extensive and complete; all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted; and that all interested parties were heard at those hearings. 3. That the application is compliance with the standards set forth in Section 4:00 of the Garfield Countyoiiingifesolution of 1978, as amended. 4. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed subdivision is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County; V. STAFF RECOMMENDATION At this time, Staff` submits this application with the recommendation from the Planning Commission that the Board of County Commissioners APPROVE the Special Use Permit for the Williams Production RMT Co. Parachute Creek Gas Plant expansion with the following conditions; All representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at the meeting before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board. The Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. The Applicant shall comply with all State and Federal regulations and standards, concerning Noise Abatement, Water and Air Quality. 4. Vibration, emission of smoke and particulate matter, and the emission of heat or radiation shall comply with applicable Federal, State, and County laws, 17 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 regulations and standards. ,'5. Any signage installed on-site shall comply with the County's sign regulations. S. Any changes to the Special Use Permit for all uses as listed in the application as amended from previous approvals and the exhibits as attached shall require a new ecial Use Permit. e Applicant shall respond to any alleged complaint regarding debris,_ traslLor other materials deposited by and associate with t proposed use outside of the fenced area and -un private -or public land within 24 -hours of the initial complaint. ..--the Applicant shall make all improvements which address the concerns of the Garfield County Road and Bridge p rtment regarding the application of paint striping to CR 215 and the installation of appropriate directional and safety signage. Said department shall respond to the County Building and Planning Department in writing when their concerns have been satisfied. These improvements shall be done prior to the 6 month SUP review as noted in - condition 118 -noted later m these condiins. e Applicant shall paint the proposed use structures with non -reflective Desert Brown paint as proposed in the application prior to the 6 month SUP review as noted in condition 18 noted later in these conditions. e proposed use shall be fully enclosed by an 8' tall chain link fence at the perimeter of the plant and it shall connect directly into the existing chain link fence that surrounds the existing plant. A Building Permit will be required for the exterior 8" fence which shall be erected prior to the 6 month SUP review as noted in condition 18 noted later in these conditions. As per Garfield County Regulations and CGGCC rule 803, the Applicant shall maintain that all site lighting shall be pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property. Revegetation bond is be required by Garfield County for the new and existing plant site totaling approximately 20 acres of surface disturbance and a security in the amount of $20,000 ($1,000/acre) shall be secured by Garfield County prior to issuance of the SUP. The security shall be held by the County until vegetation has been successfully reestablished according to the Reclamation Standards in the Garfield County Weed Management Plan. The Grand Valley Fire Protection District (GVFPD) shall review the proposed use and respond in writing to the Garfield County Building and Planning Department noting that all concerns of the District have been met. This shall be done prior to the 6 month SUP review as noted in condition 18 noted later in these conditions. 18 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 ill' 3Vhen the use is abando a the Site Rehabilitation Plan which is highlighted in this report and found in t e application shall be followed completely. If the BOCC requires a "Reclamation Security" the applicant shall furnish said security deemed acceptable by the County Commissioners in the amount calculated by the r[,,,, County Commissioners to secure the execution of the site rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in accordance with the specifications and constuctlon schedule established or approved by the County Commissioners, Such--.„ commitments, bonds or check shall be payable to and held by the County Commissioners prior to issuance the Special Use Permit. he Applic t has proposed five (5/new buildings for the plant expansion ese 8 buildings proposed for maximum sizing and may be constructed in smaller dimensions. The Applicant has provided the Building and Planning Department , with an updated final "site plan" which indicates the locations of the aforementioned 5 buildings. he Applicant shall ' implement and properly manage (1) the "Stormwater Management Plan" and (2).. the "Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan" as prepared by Cordillerian Compliance Services Inc. as submitted in the application throughout the life ofthe-proposed use_ sthe proposed use allegedly produces a volume of sound which violates noise tandards as set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes, the Applicant shall hire an t -acoustical engineer, measure the amount of noise, and if in violation implement proposed mitigation measures of the nuisance noise within 60 days dditionally, as per section 9_03.05 --which allows Periodic Review, the Special se Permits shall be made subject_ Q&review_ at_sbc months from the date of Issuance of the Special Use Permit. The purpose of such review shall be to ermine comp lance or noncomplianc,e_with any performance requirements associated witch the granting of the Special Use Permit. Sucrev>Gew sha t be 1, ` ("' • conducted in such manner and by such persons as the County Commissioners deem appropriate to make the review effective and meaningful. Upon the completion of the review, t1><eo • rs may determine that e permit operations are in conspliance and cont. the perms or determine t erations are not in compliance and either suspend the permit or requhe-.p >mitee.- to bring the operation into compliance by a certa><n specified date determination is made that the Permit shall be modified or revokes . a Pub is Hear shall be scheduled as per the County regulations at such time t • - - - aid action. Such periodic review shall be limited to those performance requirements and conditions imposed at the time ofilTeWinal issuance of the Special Use Permit. VI, RECOMMENDED MOTION "I move to APPROVE the request with the above noted conditions for a Special Use 19 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 12/6/04 Permit for an Industrial Support Facility specifically with Processing and a Pipeline, • owned by Williams Production RMT Co. at 4289 County Road 215, 4 miles north of Parachute, also in Section 4, Township 7 South and in Sections 27, 28, 29, 32, 33 and 34 Township 6 South all in Range 96 west of the 6th Principle Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado. 1 20 Williams Production RMT Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion BOCC 1216/04 11/17/2004 08 46 FAX 9702850292 • • • TOWN OF PARACHUTE 1 ADMINISTRATION POBox 100 222 Grand Valley Way Parachute, CO 81635 it 001/001 EXHIBIT 141_ Telephone: (970) 285-7630 FAX: (970) 285-9146 email: parata@parachutecolorado.com November 17, 2004 Garfield County Building & Planning Department 108 8`h Street, Suite 201 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 FAX MEMO: (970)384-3470 RE: Williams Production R. MT Co. - Special Use Permit Town Administrator Town Clerk/Treasurer Juanita Satterfield, CMC Williams Production LMT Co, has submitted an application for a Watershed Permit that will be heard before the Board of Trustees at their regularly scheduled meeting December 9, 2004. Juanita Satterfield • MEMORANDUM To: Jim Hardcastle From: Steve Anthony Re: Comments on the Williams SUP Gas Plant Expansion Date: November 30, 2004 The application is acceptable. I recommend that the County request a revegetation security in the amount of $20,000. This is based on the applicants estimate in Section 11.2.A, page 1, of a surface area disturbance of 20 acres (20 acres x $1000/acre). The only other concern I had was the weed inventory alluded to in the application. I have a call in to Phil Vaughan requesting information on where the hard copy of the inventory is located. • • Page 1 of 1 Jim Hardcastle From: Steve Anthony Sent: Thursday, December 02, 2004 8:26 AM To: Jim Hardcastle Subject: williams gas plant expansion Jim I sent you a memo yesterday or the day before on Williams. l was awaiting a copy of the Parachute Creek Wildlife Enhancement Plan which had a weed plan it, Phil has emailed that to me....so everything is fine Thanks Steve 12/2/2004 • Jim Hardcastle From: Doug Dennison Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 2004 10:11 AM To: Jim Hardcastle Subject: SUP Application - Williams Parachute Gas Plant Page 1 of 1 Ji m, I reviewed Williams Production's application for a Special Use Permit for an addition to their Parachute Creek Gas Plant. 1 found this application to be very thorough and well prepared and have no comments. If you have any questions, please let me know. Doug Dennison Garfield County Oil & Gas Auditor fllailtoxidennison@garfeld-cpunty.c_om (970) 625-5691 cell (970) 309-5441 fax (970) 625-0908 11/30/2004 iiiiiRESOURCE ■■■■■ 6■■■■ E N G I N E E R I N G INC. Jim Hardcastle Garfield County Building and Planning Dept 108 Eighth Street, Suite 201 Glenwood Springs CO 81601 RE: Williams Production RMT Parachute Gas Plant Expansion Special Use Permit Review Dear Jim: November 22, 2004 At the request of Garfield County, Resource Engineering, Inc. (RESOURCE) has reviewed the special use permit application from Williams Production RMT for the proposed upgrade and expansion to the Parachute Gas Plant facility located north of Parachute. The submittal includes a notebook entitled, Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion, Garfield County Special Use Permit Application. Our comments are outlined below. SUMMARY The proposed special use permit application appears to meet the technical criteria for the special use requirements in Section 5.03, the specific requirements in Section 5.03.07, and the standards in Section 5.03.08 of the Garfield County Zoning regulations. The requirements of each section are more specifically discussed below. SPECIAL USE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS The general requirements for any special use include providing adequate water and wastewater service and adequate road improvements and/or access for the proposed use. The existing and proposed special use will utilize an existing potable water system and an existing ISDS. The existing water and wastewater systems are adequate for the proposed special use. The existing facility is accessed from County Road 215. The application indicates that the characteristics of the traffic to and from the site will operate at a level of service A. The applicant has worked with the road and Bridge Department to develop a plan for acceleration/deceleration lanes and signage to address safety issues at the access intersection. This plan should be specifically identified in any approval of the Special Use Permit. INDUSTRIAL OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS Section 5.03.07 of the County Zoning Regulations outlines additional specific criteria for industrial operations. These criteria require that the applicant prepare and submit an impact statement of the proposed use. The Applicant's impact statement affirmatively addresses the items outlined in Section 5.03.07. These issues include storm water management, spill prevention control, water supply, dust, smoke, vapor, noise, glare, vibration, wildlife, and traffic. Mitigation measures where appropriate are included in the analysis. The mitigation measures should be included in any approval of the project. Consulting, Engineers and Hydrologists 909 Colorado Avenue • Glenwood Springs, 00 81 901 i (970) 945-9777 IN Fax (970) 945-1137 Jim Hardcastle Page 2 November 22, 2004 Section 5.03.08 of the County Zoning Regulations describes required industrial performance standards for the project. The application outlines compliance with these standards. The project site is within the Town of Parachute watershed protection district for its potable water supply. In accordance with Section 5.03.08, this permit should be included as a condition of any approval of the County Special Use Permit. Please call if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, RESOURCE ENr�SINEERING, INC. Michael J.,rion, P.E. Water Resource Engineer MJE/mmm 885-11.1 E:1Client18851jh williams rmt 885.doc f r.aruf I.•E8DURCL u EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE NC • TOWN OF PARACHUTE PO Box 100 222 Grand Valley Way Parachute, CO 81635 Telephone: (970) 285-7630 Facsimile: (970)285-9146 December 13, 2004 Philip P. Vaugn Project Land Planner 1038 Rci. 323 Rifle, CO 81650 Re: Town of Parachute, Watershed Permit Dear Mr. Vaugn, Planning & Building Technician Aaron Kuhns This letter is intended to inform you that you that on December 9th, 2004 the Town of Parachute Board of Trustees voted to APPROVE your application for a Watershed Permit regarding Williams Production Company's proposed expansion of the Gas Plant located near Parachute Creek. There were no conditions placed upon this applications approval and the Board of Trustees requested that this Approval be forwarded to the Garfield County Commissioners as a submittal for final approval of the Special Use Permit Included in this letter is the Approved Land Use Application please retain both this letter and the Application form for your records. As always if you have any questions or concerns please contact me at the number above. Sincerely, Aaron Kuhns • TOWN OF PARACHUTE,APPROVED DEPARTMENT OF ARD OF TRUSTEES tATF r74'Y PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT LAND USE APPLICATION Name of Applicant: Williams Production RMT Co. 4289 County Road 215 (INCLUDE ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NO.) Parachute , CO 81635 ProjectName: Addition to Williams Production RMT Co. Parachute geek Gas Plant Project Location: 4289 County Road 215 Parachute, CO 81635 LEGALDESCRIPTION: Please see in submittal, A3a. Garfield County - Existing Zoning:Resource Lands- Lower Proposed Zoning: No change. Valley Floor Type of Application (cheek all that apply): SUBDIVISION: MINOR SUBDIVISION MAJOR SUBDIVISION RESUBDIVISION P. U. D. BUILDING DIVISIONS AMENDED PLAT REZONING ZONING VARIANCES SPECIAL REVIEW USE GEOLOGIC DEVELOPMENT LOT CONSOLIDATION 1 1 PRELIMINARY 1 1 PRELIMINARY [ 1 PRELIMINARY 1 1 PRELIMINARY PRELIMINARY I 1 [ 1 I I 1 xl 1 1 FINAL 1 1 FINAL [ 1 FINAL [ 1 FINAL FINAL SIGN VARIANCE FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT VACATION OF STREET, ALLEY, R.O.W. ANNEXATIONS WATERSHED PERMIT PROPERTY OWNER: Williams Production RMT Co. P.O. Box 370 Parachute. CO 81635.970-285-9377 rttn. Mr. Dave eesar.X (INCLUDE NA.IE, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NO.) PROJECT ENGINEER/SURVEYOR: Starmwater/SPCC Engineer- Cordilleran Compliance Services, Inc.. (INCA,1�kE,1V.1I[ AADR.ES,s,AND TELEPHONE Na.) 826 21i Road Grand Junction, CO 81505 Surveyor-LJConstruction3lJtSurveys, Inc. 0012 Sunrise Blvd. Silt, CO 81652 (INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NO.9 7 0-8 76 - 57 5 3 ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS: (attach separate sheet if needed) Name Address Please see submittal #1 MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS & LESSEES OF SUBJECT PROPERTY (attach separate sheet if needed) *PLEASE NOTE ALL MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS AND LESSEES MUST BE NOTIFIED 30 DAYS IN ADVANCE TO APPLICATION REVIEW. PLEASE INDICATE ALL MINERAL RIGHTS OWNERS, & LESSEES AS (MR), OR (L) Name Address Please see submittal :#1 Land Use Application 1 of 2 DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: (INCLUDE PROPOSED USE, ACREAGE, ETC.) Please see submittal A2. Describe how this Proposed Land Use Application Complies with the Town of Parachute Land Use Regulations and the Town of Parachute Master Plan 2002. This is not a..licable as h is currently zoned Resource Lands- Lower Valley Floor Describe any possible Flood Plain issues: Please ee Describe Traffic Impact Fees Proposal: (Standard Calculation or Individual Traffic Study) This is not applicable as this proposal is not within the Town of :arachu+e Describe Land Dedication Proposal: arac ute 1 Describe Water Rights Dedication Proposal: Parachute. I Certify that the information and exhibits herewith are true and correct to the best ofmy knowledge, and that in filing this application, I am acting with knowledge and consent of those persons listed above without whose consent the requested action cannot lawfully be accomplished. Name:(print) Philip E. Vaughan- Pro j est Land_ Pl anner Address: 1038 County oad 323 Rifle, 00 81650 970-625-5350 Signature:�,, Date: 10/25/04 INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Read both sides of application thoroughly. 2. Complete all of the requested information. 3. Descriptions of property and dedication proposals on this form should be general and brief. 4. All applications must include a CURRENT TITLE POLICY, indicating ownership and encumbrances. See submittal if1. 5. All applications must include PROOF OF TAXES PAID.N.A. 6. Applicants should review the Town of Parachute Land Use Regulations 15.01, 15.03, 15.04, 15.05, 15.06, and any other sections specified for the proposed request. 7. All applicants who are not property owners must present a Letter of Representation, signed and notarized by the property owners. See submittal #2 8. Applications not signed and lacking any of the requested information will be deemed incomplete and will not be scheduled for a Planning and Zoning Commission review. ADMINISTRATIVE PE SONNEL: APPLICATION FEE: 2 SD `'y APPLICATION RECEIVED DATE: i O - 2 6 PLANNING & ZONING // HEARING: 4//4 MAILINGS DATE: /vow 3, 4`( P&Z APPROVAL DATE: , 4'/} ate{ COMPLETE DATE: I o 2.5-4)`1 BOT IiEARI G: 12 - -z)`-I PUBLICATION DATE: .///at/ 11 O N BOT APPROVAL DATE: `)rG 4 03 NV �' Y Y__ ____N2VL5 1N3M'Ld3 ----- Ei 374MS 3OVNNSCI Nk3N113d1d mF©Z 8 1 1 6 026,, thc, z 1 3 51 7 1 1 11 z re 0 O ei P 2 G 2 1[ 1 i M � tl 3NI1 Oidl 313 0M31-a3AQ NILS1x3 $15L.4-13 ;CBS' 43 ITN 14OI140O1 3V1 TM F9IaO ,9'510S13 5C€3 l3 '6 I. "Mar NOtia001 3aa11 0351k3a GRAND VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT 1777 S. BATTLEMENT PARKWAY PO BOX 295 PARACHUTE, CO 81635 (970) 285-9119, FAX (970) 285-9748 December 2, 2004 Garfield County Building & Planning 109 8th Street, Suite 303 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Subject: Williams Production RMT Company Special Use Permit for the Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion Jim Hardcastle: After our initial response to the Williams Production RMT Company Special Use Permit for the Parachute Creek Gas Plant Expansion a meeting was set up between Williams Production RMT, Phil Vaughan Construction and myself, on August 30, 2004. We went over the plans in detail and what infrastructure was left from the original Daniel's man- camp days. After examining all options, it was determined that the purchase of extra 150# roll around fire extinguishers would be the best option for fire protection of this facility. Additional smaller fire extinguishers will be placed in some of the buildings. The Daniel's man -camp system has been cannibalized to the point of being un -feasible to try and revitalize. The pump house has been gutted of all pumps, controls and piping. The tank on the hill may need major work to place it back into service. Williams Production RMT is aware, in the event of an emergency, water will have to be transported into the side, and that they will most likely have to assist, such as during the gas well incident. As far as the Emergency Response Plan, Williams Production RMT has a current plan for the initial plant and will be modifying it to include the addition. Williams Production RMT has also agreed to set up a site tour for all emergency response personnel after construct. As a result of this meeting, the Grand Valley Fire Protection District has no further concerns with project. If I can be of any further assistance to either the Garfield County Building & Planning Department or Williams Production RMT Company, I can be reached at: Office - (970) 285-9119 or Cell — (970) 250-9851. gepvieted j Sjv David A. Blair District Fire Chief, GVFPD Cc: David R Cesark, Environmental Specialist, Williams Production RMT Company File