HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.0 Directors Determination 10.10.2014Guffield County
October 10,2014
Shauna DeMattee
Director of Business Development
Progressive Co nsulting
P.O. Box 863
Lafayette, CO 80026
DIREGTOR DETERMINATION - puckett Land co. (operator - caerus
Piceance, LLC), Nolte SWD 1-14 lnjection
Well, Small (Fite GApA-798S)
Dear Ms. DeMattee:
This letter is being provided to you as the authorized representative for puckett
Land Co. and Caerus Piceance, LLC in regard to the General Administrative
Review Application for an lnjection Well, Small, known as the Nolte SWD 1-14
lnjection Well and as represented in Exhibit A. The proposed use is located
southwest of the Town of Parachute of the US 6 Frontage Road on property also
known by Assessor's Parcel No. 240g13300013.
The Director's Decision on the Application is based on the following findings and
subject to the Applicant's representations and conditions of approva-i.
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for an
Administrative Review Land Use Change permit
2. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Land Use
Change Permit for the Caerus Nolte SWD 1-14 Injection Well, Small is
in the best interest of the health, safety, convenience, order, prosperity
and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
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3. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 comprehensive plan, as amended.
4. That with the adoption of conditions the application has adequately metthe requirements of the Garfield county Land Use and Develofment
Code, as amended.
A Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application subject to thefollowing conditions:
Conditions Prior to lssuance
An impervious liner made of a membrane or bentonite shall beinstalled as a secondary containment to prevent potential
contamination of high ground water in the area. construction drawingsshall be submitted and reviewed by the Garfield county contrait
Engineer demonstrating the type and installation method for the linerprior to issuance of the Land Use Change permit.
The Applicant shall provide an explanation as to the permitting status
of the storm water Management plan prior to issuance of tht Land
Use change Permit. This explanation shall be reviewed by the Garfieldcounty contract Engineer prior to issuance of the Land Use change
Permit.
Other Conditions
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That all representations made by the Applicant in the application shallbe conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by'the Board of
County Commissioners.
4. That the operation of the caerus swD 1-14 lnjection well, small shallbe done in accordance with ail applicable Federal, state, and local
regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
5. The facility shall maintain compliance with cDpHE storm water
Management Permits, Drainage and Grading plans, Reclamation and
Erosion Control Plans for the site.
The Applicant shall maintain all required CDPHE permits for the facility
including any applicable air quality, APEN permits.
lmplementation of the Applicant's Dust control plan is required.
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Diffuse Knapweed has been identified in the vicinity of the site. The
Applicant and operator shall monitor and control any weeds, including
Diffuse Knapweed, in the vicinity of the site and take measures to
control State and county listed noxious weeds on at least an annual
basis.
9. The Applicant shall maintain all required COGCC permits and forms for
the facility and.shall comply with all conditions or requirements of said
permits and forms.
10.The facility shall maintain compliance with coGCC Noise
Standards/Regulations and the facility shall be required to utilize an
electric pump as represented. lf future compliance issues are
identified the Applicant shall provide noise mitigation in order to
achieve compliance along with a technical evaluation by a qualified
professional to confirm compliance.
11.The Applicant shall comply with all spcc plan provisions and shall
keep the plan current and updated for any changes to the facirity.
12.The facility shall maintain compliance with Section 7-306 Lighting, with
all lighting to be directed inward and downward toward the interior of
the site. Facilities and storage tanks shall be painted a non-glare
neutral color to lessen any visual impacts.
13. The Emergency Response Plan provided with the Application submittal
including contact information shall be kept updated.
14. The Applicant shall comply with their Noxious Weed lvanagement plan
including the best management practices.
15. Hours of operation for the injection well pump is effectively 24 hours aday. However other support or maintenance activities should be
conducted between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
16.The subject site shall be limited to the previously disturbed portion of
the site. Total subject site area shall not exceed 6,320 square feet.
17.Total water storage shall not exceed 5,000 bbt.,
condensate tanks.
including any
This Director's Determination will be forwarded to the Board of County
Commissioners for a period of 10 days so that they may determine whether or
not to call up the application for further review. Once this time period has passed
with no request for review or public hearing, and provided all relevant conditions
of approval have been resolved the Land Use Change Permit will be issued.
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Please contact this department if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Director of Community Development Department
CC Board of County Commissioners
Kelly Cave, Assistant County Attorney
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