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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
PROJECT NAME: Special Use Permit for 200 feet of natural
gas pipeline
APPLICANT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
Northwest Pipeline Corporation
John and June Rogers
Approximately 8 miles south of Silt adjacent
to County Road 313
ZONING: A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
This project area is within District C (Rural Areas -Minor Environmental Contraints),
District F (Rural Areas -Severe Environmental Constraints) and an unclassified
area of the County Comprehensive Plan.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit to construct and operate
200 feet of 42" natural gas line to tie into existing gas wells and pipelines
in the area. A 35 foot permanent easement is required, although a 60 foot
easement will be needed during construction. The pipeline would be buried
3 to 5 feet underground. All "road cut" permits shall be secured from the County
Road Supervisor prior to construction. The proposal is not expected to have
any significant impacts on the environment. Construction is expected to take
4 to 5 days, with approximately 10 workers employed. These workers are
expected to be from the Grand Junction area, and will commute daily between
Grand Junction and the work site.
The applicant has signed an easement agreement with the property owners.
III. REVIEW AGENCY COMMENTS:
Division of Wildlife: No comments at the time the agendas were mailed.
IV. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the Northwest Pipeline Special Use Permit with the
following conditions:
1. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval
unless stated otherwise by the Board of County Commissioners;
2. All above -ground facilities shall be painted an environmentally sensitive
color;
3. The applicant shall submit as -built survey maps to the Planning Department
within 60 days of project completion;
4. The applicant shall reclaim the disturbed areas to the property owners'
specifications;
5. The applicant shall provide on-going maintenance to County Road 313 under
the supervision of the County Road Supervisor and on an as -needed basis during
their construction activities;
6. The applicant shall return County Road 313 to its original or better condition
after completion of their construction activities.
The County Road Supervisor was out of town at the time the agendas were mailed,
and was therefore unable to comment on the need for a bond for road improvements.
This item can be discussed at the Public Hearing.
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