HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 08.20.1990I
PROJECT INFORI{,ATION AI{D
BOCC 8/20/90
STAFF COMMENTS
REOUEST:
APPLTCAI{T:
LOCATION:
STTE DATA:
ACCESS:
EXISTING AND ADJi.CENT ZONTNGS
Special Use Permit for a Natural
Gas PipelS-ne
Rocklr l{ountain Natural Gas Co.
A gas line extending from aregrrlator station west of
C.R.M.S. to the east side of
Highway 133 to Highway 82, then
along Highway 82 to the end of
the four-Iane then onto private
property to C.R. 100 at
Catherine's Store. At BIue
Creek Ranch, the pipeline willgo east to the existing
Carbondale compressor site. (See
attached Iist
descriptions ) .
for legal
The proposed easements and/orrights-of -way are approximately
seven (7) miles long.
State, County and private
roadways.
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I. REI.ATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PI,AN
The pipeline alignment is located in District A - Carbondale
Urban Area of Influence and District D - Rural Areas with
Moderate Environmental Constraints as designated on the
Comprehensive Plan Management District's map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
Site Description: The pipeline wiII be partially locatedon the unincorporated urban fringe of Carbondale from
C.R.M.S. to Highway 82. The intended alignment wiII alsopass through agricultural lands on the north side of
Highway 82 and east of C.R. 100. Roughly, 50t of theproject will lie within State and County road rights-of-way. (See map on page ) )
Project Description: The applicants are proposing toconstruct approximately 7 miles of 10" buried naturalgas transmission line. The proposed line wiII parallel
an existing pipeline for those portions of the aligrunentfrom C.R.I{.S. to Highway L33 and from Catherine,s Storeto the Carbondale Compressor Station. The applicantshave obtained easements/rights-of-way for some, but notall of the proposed alignment. No structures are beingproposed in conjunction with this request. The easementrequired for construction and maintenance will tlpicatlybe 50 feet in width.
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III. II{AJOR ISSUES AI{D CONCERNS
1) The applicants have submitted evidence of existing
easements and rights-of-way for a portion of the
alignment. The applicants are currently negotiating with
property owners for the remaining required rights-of-way.
The applicants have not formalized a permit with the
County Road and Bridge Department. As a public utility,
the applicants have the power of eminent domain.
2) Information on the application has been provided to the
Town of Carbondale and the State Highway Department, with
no response received to date.
3) This project is necessitated by increased natural gas
demands in the Roaring Fork and Eagle valleys. Inaddition, it wiII relocate an existing high pressure line
out of subdivisions in the Town of Carbondale.
4) The proposed revegetation policy is as follows: On allprivate lands crossed that are currently growing a croP,
R.M.N.G. pays the landowner the cost of reseeding thefields and on aII non-agricultural lands, R.M.N.G. wiII
reseed or pay the owner to reseed with a conmon seed
mix used in that area.
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
That proper publication and public notice was provided asrequired by law for the hearing before the Board of
County Commissioners.
That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners
was extensive and complete, that aII pertinent facts,
matters and issues were submitted and that all interestedparties were heard at that hearing.
That the application is in compliance with the Garfield
County Zoning Resolution of L978r BS amended.
For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed useis in the best interest of the health, safety, morals,convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of thecitizens of Garfield County.
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, subject to the following conditions:
A11 proposals of the applicants shall be consideredconditions of approval unless stated othenuise by theBoard of County Commissioners.
The applicants, contractor, and subcontractors shallnotify the County Clerk's office and Assessor,s office toensure proper licensing and assessment of equipment andvehicles based in the operation, prior to final approval.
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The applicants shall construct and operatein accordance with all applicable State andRegulations.
the pipeline
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The applicants shall provide to the Planning Department
approved right-of-way and reclamation agreement from eachindividual property owner prior to the commencement ofany work on that property.
The applicant shall submit evidence of approval from theGarfield County Road and Bridge Department for theplacement of pipelines within County road rights-of-way,to include compliance with road restoration bondingrequirements.
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The applicant shall submit evidence of approval from the
State Highway Department for the placement of pipelines
within their right-of-way.
AIl seed and mulch used in reclamation activities shall
be certified weed free.
The applicant shal} have 120 days from the date of the
Resolution of Conditional Approval to meet aII conditions
set forth in the Resolution. The Special Use Permit
shall be issued when aII conditions are met and shall
expire 120 days after issuance unless construction has
commenced.
Any excavated materials not relocated in the pipeline
trench shall be properly disposed of subject to the
approval of the surface owner. Any off-site disposal
shall be in an appropriate location. Staff shall be
notified of the proposed disposal location.
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