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Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-countv.com
LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
TYPE OF APPLICATION
0 Administrative Review
0
Development in 100 -Year Floodplain
0 Limited Impact Review
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Development in 100 -Year Floodplain Variance
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Major Impact Review
0 Code Text Amendment
Amendments to an Approved LUCP
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Rezoning
LIR ■ MIR ■ SUP
IN Zone District[] PUD 1 PUD Amendment
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Minor Temporary Housing Facility
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Administrative Interpretation
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Vacation of a County Road/Public ROW
•
Appeal of Administrative Interpretation
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Location and Extent Review
0
Areas and Activities of State Interest
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Comprehensive Pian Amendment
0
Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Act
•
Pipeline Development
0 Variance
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Time Extension (also check type of original application)
INVOLVED PARTIES
Owner/Applicant
Name: OXY USA WTP LP
Mailing Address: 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 101
City: Grand Junction
E-mail: Chris_Clark@OXY.com
Representative (Authorization Required)
Name: Katy Middleton and Blair Rollins
Mailing Address: 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102
City: Grand Junction
Phone: (970)263-3607
State: CO Zip Code: 81506
State: CO Zip Code: 81506
E-mail:middleton_kathieen@yahoo.com
Phone: (970)985-8240
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION
Project Name: Pond 13 East and Pond 13 West (Pond 13 E/W) Water Impoundment
Assessor's Parcel Number: 2 1 6 9- 0 4 4— 0 0— 0 0 3
Physical/Street Address: 15 miles North of DeBeque, Colorado
Legal Description: NE1/4SWE1/4 Section 4, Township 6 South, Range 97 West, 6th P.M. in Garfield
County, Colorado
Zone District: Resource Lands — Plateau Property Size (acres): 640 acres
Existing Use: Existing Two Water Impoundments (Pond 13 East and Pond 13 West) and Storage Sites
Proposed Use (From Use Table 3-403): Water Impoundment and Storage Sites
Description of Project: The subject application Is for an amendment to the approved LUCP
(Resolution 2014-17), signed January 20, 2014. The Applicant requests the removal of COA 116, which states the
requirement of well permits for three proposed monitoring wells. The original application for the subject water
impoundment stated that three monitoring wells would be Installed to monitor water quality. The
Garfield County LIR and the COGCC Form 28 were submitted concurrently. The Applicant had anticipated
a request from COGGC for three monitoring wells and the proposed locations were included In both submittals.
COGCC has reviewed the application and determined that surface water sampling, not ground water, would be a
mare efficient sampling location. Monitoring wells would not be required for this project, therefore, no well permit
would be obtained.
REQUEST iFORWAN S
Submission Requirements
0 The Applicant requesting a Waiver of Submission Requirements per Section 4-202. List:
Section: Section:
Section: Section:
Waiver of Standards
0 The Applicant is requesting a Waiver of Standards per Section 4-118. List:
Section: Section:
Section: Section:
have read the statements above and have provided the required attached information which is
correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Property Owner
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Date
FOFCLIUSEOLY
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July 9, 2015
Garfield County - Community Development Department
Attention: Kathy Eastley
108 8th St Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Subject: Application for Amendment to an Approved LUCP for the OXY USA WTP LP Water
Impoundment 13E and 13W (Resolution 2014-07)
Dear Kathy:
The application is for an amendment to the approved LUCP (Resolution 2014-17), signed January 20,
2014. The Applicant requests the removal of COA #6, which states the requirement of well permits for
three proposed monitoring wells.
COA #6) Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permits the Applicant shall provide copies of the
well permits related to the three monitoring wells for the site.
The original application for the subject water impoundment stated that three monitoring wells
would be installed to monitor water quality. The Garfield County LIR and the COGCC Form 28 were
submitted concurrently. Applicant had anticipated a request from COGGC for three monitoring
wells and the locations and proposed locations were included in both submittals. COGCC has been
reviewing the Form 28 request over the last year and determined that surface water, not
groundwater, would be a more effective sampling location. OXY and COGCC concluded:
• Installation of groundwater wells within the immediate vicinity of the creeks will not
characterize potential impacts any different than down -gradient surface water monitoring
will achieve
R Down -gradient surface water is available in the immediate area of the proposed locations
provided by seeps and springs
• Installation of groundwater wells could provide connectivity to groundwater for potential
impacts during well installation
A letter from COGCC about surface water locations and proposed surface water sampling locations
are included in the subject application.
Thank you and please let me know if you have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Katy Middleton
Blue Sky Permitting and Planning, LLC
(970) 985-8240
Applicant: OXY USA WTP LP
760 Horizon Drive Suite 101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
(970) 263-3607
OXY USA W I`P LP Pond 13 E/W COA
May 6, 2015
COLORADO
Oi3 & Gas Conservation
Commission
Department of NatuFra1 Resources
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Mr. Blair Rollins
OXY USA WTP LP
760 Horizon Drive Suite 101
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
Re: Groundwater/Surface Water Sampling Requirements
Facility ID #436570, Pond 13 East and West
Pit Facility ID: 414403 and 414404
Location ID: 335849
OXYUSAWTPLP
NESE and SESE, Section 4, T6S, R97W, 6`h PM, Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Rollins:
Based on the review of site information and data provided by OXY USA WTP LP (OXY), it is the Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commissions (COGCCs) opinion that surface water monitoring will suffice and
monitoring wells will not be required as they relate to this project.
Surface water samples shall be analyzed for: total petroleum hydrocarbons (diesel and gas range
organics), benzene, toluene, ethyl -benzene, xylenes, pH, specific conductance, total alkalinity, total
dissolved solids, bromide, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, calcium, iron, magnesium,
manganese, potassium, selenium, and sodium.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 303-894-2100 extension 5138.
Sincerely,
Alex Fischer, P.G.
Environmental Supervisor -Western Colorado
Cc: Stephen C. Jenkins, P.E., C.P.E.S.C.
North Central Area Engineer
P 303.894.2100 F 303.894.2109 www.colorado.gov/cogcc
Commissioners: Thomas L. Compton • Chairman, Richard Alward, John H. Benton, DeAnn Craig,
James W. Hawkins, Tommy Holton, Andrew L. Spielman, Mike King, Dr. Larry Wolk
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor 1 Mike King, Executive Director, DNR 1 Matthew J. Lepore, Director
OXY USA WTP LP
DXY 760 Horizon Drive, Suite 101
Ihapel Grand .function, CO 81506
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Proposed Monitoring Location Map
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Garfield )
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County,
Colorado, held in the Garfield County Administration Building, 108 8th Street, Glenwood
Springs on Monday, the 17th day of November, 2014, there were present:
John Martin
Mike Samson
Tom Jankovsky
Frank Hutfless
Kelly Cave
Jean Alberico
Andrew Gorgey
, Commissioner Chairman
, Commissioner
, Commissioner
, County Attorney
, Assistant County Attorney
, Clerk of the Board
, County Manager
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to -wit:
RESOLUTION NO. ailh g
A RESOLUTION TO GRANT A ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE OXY USA WTP LP POND 13 EAST AND POND 13 WEST
PRODUCED WATER IMPOUNDMENTS AND STORAGE TO SATISFY
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL PRECEDENT TO ISSUANCE OF A LAND USE
CHANGE PERMIT. THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE NE 1/4 SE I/ SECTION 4,
TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 97 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M., GARFIELD COUNTY
PARCEL NO. 2169-044-00-003
Recitals
A. Garfield County is a legal and political subdivision of the State of Colorado for
which the Board of County Commissioners (Board) is authorized to act.
B. On 17th day of November, 2014, the Board considered whether a request to extend
the one-year timeframe in which the Applicant is required to satisfy conditions of approval
for Produced Water Impoundments and Storage should be granted, granted with conditions,
or denied at which meeting the public and interested persons were given the opportunity to
express their opinions regarding the issuance of said extension.
C. The Board of County acted on the basis of substantial competent evidence
produced at the aforementioned meeting.
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D. The request for the Pond 13 East and Pond 13 West Produced Water
Impoundments and Storage was approved by the Board on the 20th day of January, 2014
under Resolution No. 2014-07 for real property owned by OXY USA WTP LP as
described in the records of the Clerk and Recorder, Garfield County, Colorado.
E. In accordance with the 2013 Garfield County Land Use and Development
Code, as amended (LUDC) the Applicant was required to satisfy conditions of approval
and obtain a Land Use Change Permit prior to January 20, 2015.
F. In accordance with the LUDC the Applicant filed a request for an extension of
the timeframe to satisfy conditions of approval for the Pond 13 East and Pond 13 W
Produced Water Impoundments and Storage.
Resolution
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that:
A. The forgoing Recitals are incorporated by this reference as part of this Resolution.
B. The request for extension of the timeframe to satisfy conditions of approval is
consistent with the requirements of the LUDC.
C. The public meeting before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive
and complete; all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted; and all
interested parties were heard at that hearing.
D. The granting of a one year extension to satisfy conditions of approval is in the
best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County.
E. A motion was made to approve the requested one year extension to satisfy
conditions of approval until January 20, 2016. The motion was approved by a
vote of 3-0.
Dated this 17 day of dV A.D. 2014.
ATTEST: GARFIELD COUNTY BO OF COM II'SIONER`, GARFIELD
COUNTY, COLORADO
Crk of the Board
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Upon motion duly made and seconded the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the
following vote:
John Martin
Mike Samson
Tom Jankovsky
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Garfield )
, Aye
, Aye
, Aye
I, , County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners in and for the County and State aforesaid do hereby certify that
the annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records of the Proceeding
of the Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
County, at Glenwood Springs, this day of , A.D. 2014.
County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Garfield )
At a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Garfield County,
Colorado, held in the Commissioners' Meeting Room, Garfield County Administration Building
in Glenwood Springs on Monday, the 20th day of January A.D. 2014, there were present:
John Martin
Mike Samson
Tom Jankovsky
Frank Hutfless
Jean Alberico (absent)
Andrew Gorgey (absent)
, Commissioner Chairman
, Commissioner
, Commissioner
County Attorney
, Clerk of the Board
• County Manager
when the following proceedings, among others were had and done, to -wit:
RESOLUTION NO. 4-07
A RESOLUTION OF APPROVAL FOR A LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT FOR TWO
WATER IMPOUNDMENTS KNOWN AS 13E AND 13W, AND STORAGE OF
MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ON A SITE OWNED BY OXY USA WTP,
LP. THE 640 -ACRE SITE IS LOCATED IN SESE ils SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 6
SOUTH, RANGE 97 WEST OF THE 6"t P.M., GARFIELD COUNTY
PARCEL NO# 2169-044-00-003
Recitals
A. The Board of County Commissioners of Garfield County, Colorado, (Board) received
a request for a Land Use Change Permit for two existing Water Impoundments, and two
proposed Storage areas for material, equipment and supplies. This approval allows operation of
the facility to store a maximum of 121,480 BBLs of produced water in the two water
impoundments and storage area not to exceed 3.03 -acres within the 21.47 -acre project area as
shown in the site plan attached as Exhibit A.
B. This facility is located within a 640 -acre parcel of land owned by OXY USA WTP, LP
as described in a General Warranty Deed at Reception Number 713681 in the records of the
Garfield County Clerk and Recorder.
C. The subject property is located within unincorporated Garfield County in the Resource
Lands (Plateau) zone district, north of the Town of DeBeque.
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D. Water Impoundment and Storage may be permitted in the Resource Lands (Plateau)
zone district with Limited Impact review,
E. The Board is authorized to approve, deny or approve with conditions a Limited Impact
application resulting in issuance of a Land Use Change Permit pursuant to the 2013 Land Use
and Development Code.
F. The Board of County Commissioners opened a public hearing on the 16th day of
December, 2013 for consideration of whether the proposed Land Use Change Permit should be
granted or denied, during which hearing the public and interested persons were given the
opportunity to express their opinions regarding the request.
G. The Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing to the 20th day of
January, 2014 to obtain and review additional information related to the request.
H. The Board of County Commissioners continued the public hearing on the 20th day of
January, 2014 at which time additional information was considered to determine if the Land Use
Change Permit should be granted or denied, during which hearing the public and interested
persons were given the opportunity to express their opinions regarding the request.
L The Board of County Commissioners closed the public hearing on the 20th of January,
2014 to make a final decision.
J. The Board on the basis of substantial competent evidence produced at the
aforementioned hearings, has made the following determinations of fact:
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive and
complete, that ail pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all
interested parties were heard at that meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons, and upon compliance with conditions
of approval, the Land Use Change Permit for two (2) Water Impoundments, 13E
and 13W, and Storage of Equipment, Material and Supplies, is in the best interest
of the health. safety, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of
Garfield County.
4. That, upon compliance with conditions of approval, the application is in general
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan 2030, as amended.
5. That, upon compliance with conditions of approval, the application is in
conformance with the 2013 Land Use and Development Code.
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RESOLUTION
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Garfield
County, Colorado, that:
A. The forgoing Recitals are incorporated by this reference as part of the resolution.
B. The Land Use Change Permit for a for two (2) Water Impoundments. 13E and 13W, and
Storage of Equipment, Material and Supplies is hereby approved subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. That all representations made by the Applicant in the application and public hearing shall be
conditions of approval, unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. That the facility shall operate in compliance with all applicable Federal, State. and local
regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
3. The land use change permit is for two water impoundments, 13E and 13W, not to exceed 3.3 -
acres in size and storage capacity not to exceed 121,480 Barrels of produced water. In
addition, the 21.47 -acre project area is approved for two storage facilities as indicated on the
approved site plan for a total arca of 3.03 -acres. No hazardous material or fuel storage is
permitted within the facility.
Prior to Issuance of the LUCP
4. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide a supplement to
the Traffic Analysis utilizing the 2011 Road & Bridge Traffic Counts and updating the report
as appropriate to include traffic generated by the storage areas. The supplement shall include
a finding consistent with the current study that no additional traffic improvements are
recommended or provide specific recommendations that the Applicant shall be required to
comply with subject to review by Garfield County.
5. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide written
confirmation that all pipelines serving the facility have been properly permitted or are
exempt from permitting requirements.
6. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide copies of the
well permits related to the three monitoring welts for the site.
7. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide a statement by
a qualified professional or representative of the Applicant confirming the adequacy of the
access road to serve the site. A waiver from Article 7, Roadway Standards is approved
pursuant to the approval criteria contained in Section 4-118 of the Land Use and
Development Code, subject to compliance with the above requirement.
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8. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall obtain the proper
building permits for structures an the site, including existing/proposed fencing that shall
consist of a minimum of a 7 -foot chain-link fence capable of preventing elk and deer from
entering the pit; concurrently it should have a small mesh type of fencing along the bottom of
the fence (buried on -foot below grade level and extending a minimum of two -feet above
grade capable of preventing small animals from entering between the gaps (gaps should be
no larger than three -inches).
9. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide specifications
and details for the proposed liners and leak detection systems of the ponds subject to review
by Garfield County.
10. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide a Drainage and
Erosion Control Plan that includes analyzes the 21.47 -acre project area including sufficient
detail to determine how site runoff is directed on the site and includes additional BMPs in
areas of concentrated flow. This plan shall be reviewed for sufficiency by Garfield County.
11. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit, the Applicant shall provide a signed and
stamped Drainage Report prepared by an engineer that satisfies the requirements of Section
7-204 of the 2013 Land Use and Development Code and includes documentation on the
source of the runoff calculation intensities as well plans indicating how water will drain
around the impoundments and storage areas (including grading plans). The Applicant shall
provide information related to how the levels in the ponds will be monitored and
management concerning items such as active water level, precipitation, freeboard, overflow
Ievel, etc. This information, once submitted shall be reviewed by Garfield County for
compliance with code standards and BMP's.
12. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide information
regarding total amount of site disturbance related to proposed improvements and provide a
revegetation security based upon $2,500.00 per acre of revegetated area if the amount of
disturbance is greater than one-half (1/2) acre.
13. Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide a Soil Plan that
provides for soil cover if any topsoil stockpiles will site exposed for a period of ninety days
or longer.
Wildlife Conditions
14. The Applicant shall comply with the following Colorado Parks and Wildlife
recommendations regarding protection of wildlife:
A. Night Lighting should be of the full -cutoff type and/or timed or otherwise minimized to
reduce disruption to wildlife.
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B. The Applicant shall install bear -proof trash containers at this facility and workers shall be
advised that feeding bears is a prohibited activity.
C. The wastewater pit(s) should be adequately protected to ensure that waterfowl and other
birds are prevented — excluded -- from entering or coming in contact with water in the
pit(s). Adequate protection may include netting (preferred by CPW and USFWS),
RADAR triggering noise deterrents, floating cover, or other device that is a demonstrably
proven method of avian deterrent. Unacceptable methods including flagging, floating 4
inch hollow plastic balls, decoy predators, or other sight deterrents, reflectors, strobe
lights, or zon guns (sonic blast). See the USFW web page for additional guidance at
http://www.fws.Bove/mountain-prairie/fontaminants/contaminants 1c.html
D. Construction activities (on a daily basis, continuous, intermittent loud noise) such as
heavy equipment operations (backhoes, bulldozers, generator, and heavy trucks) and or
intensive human activities should occur outside of the time period from March 1 to June
30 to minimize impacts to greater sage -grouse production areas. Construction activities
include earth moving and or pit liner removal or installation.
E. CPW shall be notified immediately if any birds and/or wildlife are found dead or trapped
within or around the pit, netting, or fences.
F. Following the completion of construction activities, newly exposed soils should be
revegetated as soon as possible to prevent erosion and to reduce the likelihood of non-
native plants becoming established in the area. Seed mix used for revegetation should be
certified as weed -free and consist of native seeds from plants that are common to the
area.
G. To reduce the likelihood of truck — wildlife collisions, proper speed limits (<25 mph)
should be posted and enforced on all service roads.
Other
15. Any future air quality permits for this facility shall be provided to the County upon issuance
by CDPHE.
16. The applicant shall conduct on-site weed inventory in the spring or early summer of 20I4
and provide the information to the County Vegetation Manager by June 30, 2014.
Dated this 3 " day of f -ed ark , A.D. 20 /1/
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GARFIELD COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD
COUNTYi,ORADO
Upon motion duly made and seconded the f egoing R . u ion was ado+ d by the
following vote;
COMMISSIONER CHAIR JOHN F. MARTIN
COMMISSIONER MIKE SAMSON
COMMISSIONER TOM JANKOVSKY
STATE OF COLORADO )
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County of Garfield )
Aye
, Aye
, Aye
1, , County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of
County Commissioners, in and for the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the
annexed and foregoing Resolution is truly copied from the Records of the Proceeding of the
Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said
County, at Glenwood Springs, this day of , A.D. 20
County Clerk and ex -officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
Chris G. Clark, Regulatory Coordinator/Lead for OXY USA WTP LP, a Delaware
limited partnership, and for OXY USA Inc., a Delaware corporation (jointly "Oxy"),
760 Horizon Drive, Grand Junction, Colorado 81506, is authorized to act on
behalf of, and represent Oxy in all matters related to applications for special use
permits, conditional use permits, administrative permits, limited impact review,
major impact reviews, and land use change permits (and may execute such
applications) submitted to Garfield County, Colorado until such time as Oxy files
of record a statement that Mr. Clark no longer has such authority. Oxy
acknowledges that when any such permits are issued by Garfield County,
Colorado, the County may choose to file them of record and such permits may
contain certain covenants that run with the particular lands identified in such
permits.
OXYUSAWTPLP
By: OXY USA Inc., its general partner
By:
Name: William B. Roby
Title: Vice President, Mid -Continent
OXY USA Inc.
By.
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Name: William B. Roby
Title: Vice President, Mid -Continent
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF HARRIS
This instrument was acknowledged before me on this 5 day of March,
2010, by William B. Roby, Vice President of OXY USA Inc. a Delaware
corporation on behalf of OXY USA Inc., a Delaware corporation and on behalf of
OXY USA WTP LP, a Delaware limited partnership.
My Commission Expire
eJlitteivr/ M 4ovno
Notary Public, State of Texas
CHRISTINE M SANCHEZ
My Commission Expires
Jsiiy 2, 2013
OXY USA WTP LP
DXY A subsidkary of Occidental Petroleum Corporation
June 10, 2015
Ms. Tamm Allen
Community Development Department
Garfield County
108 8t Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 8160I
760 Horizon Drive, suite 101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
RE: Agent Authorization for OXY USA WTP LP and OXY USA Inc. permitting projects
Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Ms. Allen,
OXY USA WTP LP and OXY USA Inc. (Oxy) authorizes Blair Rollins with Oxy and Katy Middleton
with Blue Sky Permitting and Planning, LLC to act on behalf of and represent Oxy in matters to land use
permitting projects located in Garfield County, Colorado.
Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or if you require additional
information. I can be reached at 970.263.3607 or at Chris clark@oxy.com.
Sincerely;
Chris Clark
Operations
Oxy Mid -Continent
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GENERAL WARRANTY DEED
AND ASSIGNMENT
Thomas F. Latham ("Latham"), ("Assignor"), for and in consideration of the sum
of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged by Assignor, does hereby sell, assign,
transfer, convey and set aver unto OXY USA WTP LP, a Delaware limited partnership,
5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77046-0506, ("Assignee"), and its heirs,
successors and assigns, all of Assignor's rights, title and interests in and to the
following, colledtively referred to in this General Warranty Deed and Assignment (the
"General Warranty Deed") as the "Real Property".
1. All of Assignor's right, title and interest in and to the following described
real property located in Garfield County, Colorado:
Township 6 South, Rancte 97 West 6th PM,
Section 3: Lots 6-11, 14-16, SW1/4, containing 573.08 Acres,
more or less
Section 4: Lots 10-15, E1/2SW1/4, SE114, containing 480 Acres,
more or Tess
including, but not limited to, all of Assignor's right, title and interest in: (1)
rights-of-way, easements, road use agreements, rights of access, surface
agreements, servitudes and similar interests acquired or used in
connection with the above described real property; (11) timber; (iii) any
contracts affecting the above described real property which are specified
on Exhibit "A" attached hereto; (iv) any permits, authorizations, and
licenses of any nature owned, held or operated in connection with the
surface of the above described real property; (v) Redd Spring No. 2
located in SE1/4NW1/4 Section 3 T6S R97W, of the 6th P.M., being 1800'
East of the West Section Zine and 1800' South of the North Section line.
Source of water — Spring tributary of Little Creek which is a tributary of
Light Gulch which is a tributary of Parachute Creek which is a tributary of
the Colorado River, Amount of water — 0.009 c.f.s absolute; and Redd
Spring No. 5 located in NE1/4SE1/4 Section 4 T6S R97W, of the 6th P.M.,
being 200' West of the East Section line and 3020' South of the North
Section line. Source of water — Spring tributary of Little Creek which is a
tributary of Light Gulch which is a tributary of Parachute Creek which is a
Tributary of the Colorado River. Amount of water — 0.011 c.f.s. absolute;
and (vi) all rights and privileges appurtenant to the above described real
property, regardless of whether those rights and privileges appurtenant to
the above described real property are specifically identified herein.
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2. The Real Property does not include Assignor's right, title and interest, if
any, in and to the subsurface of the Real Property, including, but not limited to: (1) any
oil, gas, hardrock, and/or other minerals; (ii) rights-of-way, easements, roaduse
agreements, surface agreements, servitudes and similar interests acquired or used in
connection with the use of the subsurface of the Real Property; (iii) any other surface
and subsurface water and water rights, belonging to, utilized for, or appurtenant 10 the
Real Property, whether adjudicated or not adjudicated; and (iv) surface and subsurface
sand and gravel (collectively referred to herein as the "Mineral Rights"). Assignor is
assigning the Mineral Rights to the Assignee via a separate Quitclaim Deed.
It is the intent of the Assignor to sell, assign, transfer and convey, and Assignee
to accept and acquire, all of the Assignor's right, title and interest in the Real Property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Real Property, with all its appurtenances, unto
Assignee, its, heirs, successors and assigns, forever, subject to the following terms,
covenants and conditions:
1. Conveyance Effective Date. This General Warranty Deed shall be
effective as of the Closing Date, which occurred on j cc, i , ?-00
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2. Taxes. Assignor shall be responsible for all taxes relating to the Real
Property prior to the Effective Date. Assignee shall be responsible for all taxes
(exclusive of federal, state or local income taxes due by Assignor) relating to the Real
Property from and after the Effective Date.
3. Ownership and Operations. Upon Closing, Assignee shall assume and
perform all the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities of ownership of the Real
Property, including without limitation: (i) responsibility for compliance with all applicable
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the Real Property, and the
procurement and maintenance of all permits required by public authorities in connection
with the Real Property accruing after the Closing Date; and (ii) all other obligations
assumed by Assignee under this Agreement. Assignor remains responsible for all
rights, duties, obligations, and liabilities of ownership and operation of the Real Property
which accrue before the Closing Date.
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4. indemnities:
a. Definition of Claims. As used in this General Warranty Deed, the
term "Claims" means any and all losses, liabilities, damages, obligations,
expenses, fines, penalties, costs, claims, causes of action and judgments arising
out of, or related to, (i) breaches of contract; (ii) Toss or damage to property, injury
to or death of persons, and other tortious injury; and (iii) violations of applicable
laws, rules, regulations, orders or any other legal right or duty actionable at law
or equity. The term "Claims" also includes attorneys fees and court costs
resulting from the defense of any claim or cause of action within the scope of the
indemnities in this General Warranty Deed.
b. Application of Indemnities. All indemnities set forth in this General
Warranty Deed extend to the officers, directors, employees and affiliates of the
party indemnified, and cover the acts and omissions of the officers, directors,
employees, contractors, successors, assigns, heirs, and trustees of the
indemnifying party.
c. Assionee's Indemnity. Assignee shall indemnify, defend and hold
Assignor harmless from and against any and all Claims caused by, resulting from
or incidental to: (1) the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities assumed by
Assignee in Section 3 and pertaining to the Real Property; (ii) any obligations for
broker's fees incurred by Assignee in connection with the purchase of the Real
Property; (iii) any failure by Assignee to comply after Closing with applicable
laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the Real Property, and
procure and maintain permits required by public authorities in connection with the
Real Property; and (iv) the breach of any representation or warranty by Assignee.
d. Assignor's Indemnity. Assignor shall indemnify, defend and hold
Assignee harmless from and against any and all Claims caused by, resulting
from or incidental to: (1) the rights, duties, obligations and liabilities retained by
Assignor as stated in Paragraph 3; (ii) any failure by Assignor to comply with
applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining to the Real Property
prior to the Effective Date, and failure to procure and maintain permits required
by public authorities in connection with the Real Property and (iii) the breach of
any representation or warranty by Assignor.
5. General Warranty. Except for Permitted Encumbrances, Assignor
covenants and warrants that he has good, marketable and indefeasible estate of
inheritance in law, in fee simple, and that he has good right, full power and lawful
authority to grant, bargain, sell and convey the same, that the Real Property is free and
clear from all former and other grants, bargains, sales, liens, taxes, assessments,
encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature whatsoever, except as
otherwise provided for in this General Warranty Deed. Assignor shall and will
WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above bargained Real Property in the quiet
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and peaceable possession of the Assignee, its heirs, successors and assigns, against
all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof.
6. Headinas for Convenience. Headings used herein are for convenience
only and do not constitute part of this General Warranty Deed.
7. Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this General
Warranty Deed shall extend to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,
successors of, or assigns of the respective parties hereto, and shall be covenants that
run with the land. However, no assignment by any party shall relieve any party of arty
duties or obligations under this General Warranty Deed.
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8. Survival. Th terms and provisions of that certain Purchase and Sale
Agreement, dated Octobe , 2006, by and between Karen Lee Latham and Ginger
Latham, co -personal representatives of the Estate of Charles Harvey Latham, and
Thomas F. Latham, Assignor, and OXY USA WTP LP, Assignee ("Purchase and Sale
Agreement"), survive the execution and delivery of this General Warranty Deed and the
transfer of the Real Property to Assignee. If Assignee sells or assigns all or a portion of
the Real Property to a subsequent purchaser, the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all
rights and obligations therein will remain in effect between Assignee and Assignor as to
all of the Real Property, notwithstanding such sale or assignment.
In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Genera!
Warranty Deed, and the terms and provisions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the
terms and provisions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement shall prevail.
9. Further Assurances. Assignor and Assignee agree to execute and deliver
from time to time such further instruments and do such other acts as may be reasonably
necessary to effectuate the intents and purposes of this General Warranty Deed.
10. Governing Law. This General Warranty Deed is governed by and must be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado excluding any conflicts -
of -law rule or principle that might apply the law of another jurisdiction.
11. Defined Terms. Undefined terms herein are defined as those terms are
defined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor has executed this General Warranty Deed on
the date of the acknowledgments contained herein, said date to also be the Effective
Date.
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Thomas F. Latham
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF MESA )
The foregoing General Warranty Deed and Assignment was executed before me
on this l s day of December, 2006, by Thomas F. Latham, Assignor.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: i o ti— 1
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EXHIBIT A
(CONTRACTS AFFECTING REAL PROPERTY)
Grant of Easements, dated May 31, 2004. by and between Thomas F. Latham and the Charles H.
Latham Estate, Ginger Latham and Karen Latham, Co -Representatives, "Owner", and Williams
Production RMT Company, "Grantee", dated May 31, 2004, and recorded at Book 1842, Page 15
of the real property records, Garfield County, Colorado
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MINERAL QUIT CLAIM DEED
THIS DEED, made this t' day of .-Ling , 2007, between JOHN RICHARD
LATHAM, MARGARET K. LATHAM, JULX tektIEE COX, and THOMAS A. COX, Grantors,
and OXY USA WTP LP, Grantee, whose a reds: 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston,
Texas, 77046-0506,
WITNESSETH, That the Grantors, for and in consideration of 510.00 and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, have remised,
released, sold, and QUIT CLAIMED, and by these presents do remise, release, sell, and Quit Claim
unto the Grantee, its successors and assigns, forever, all the right, title, and interest, claim, and
demand which the Grantors have in and to the minerals, of whatsoever kind or nature, in, on, under,
and that may be produced from the following described real property, together with all
improvements, if any, situate, lying, and being in the County of Garfield and State of Colorado
described as follows:
Township 6 South, Range 97 West, 6th P.M.
Section 3: Lots 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and SW1/4
Section 4: Lots 10-15, El/2SW1/4 and SEI/4
This Deed is made by Grantors in order to eliminate any cloud on title to the real property
described above which might otherwise result (i) from that certain Deed dated July 1, 1987,
recorded August 20, 1987, in Book 719, at Page 510, from Latham Ranches to Ruth Latham
and, (ii) from that certain Deed dated July 21, 1987, recorded August 20, 1987, in Book 719,
at Page 514, from Ruth Latham to the Grantors.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLT) the same, together with all and singular the appurtenances and
privileges attached thereunto belonging or in anywise thereunto appertaining, and all the estate,
right, title, interest and claim whatsoever, of the Grantors, either in law or equity, to the only proper
use, benefit and behoof of the Grantee, its successors and assigns forever.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantors have executed this Deed on the date set forth
above. r `�
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John Richard Latham, Grantor
K. Latham, Grantor
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this .gth day of 'sante , 2007
by John Richard Latham, Grantor.
My commission expires: 3.1$ "Q
,µ1++tNESS my hand and official seal.
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this VA
5 day of .1%h(14) , 2007
by Margaret K. Latham, Grantor.
My commission expires: 3~I$ Dl
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this Li day of Jove, , 2007
by Julys Anne Cox, Grantor.
My commission expires:
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State of Colorado
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this q day of AWL , 2007
by Thomas A. Cox, Grantor.
My commission expires:
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WIT'NESS my hand and official seal.
Jure 21,2009
NOT • ' Y PUBLIC
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QUITCLAIM DEED
AND ASSIGNMENT
Karen Lee Latham and Ginger Latham, co -Personal Representatives of the
Estate of Charles Harvey Latham ("Estate"), and Thomas F. Latham ("Latham"),
("Assignors"), for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged by Assignors, do hereby sell, assign, quitclaim and set over unto OXY
USA WTP LP, a Delaware limited partnership, 5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110, Houston,
Texas 77046-0506, ("Assignee"), and its heirs, successors and assigns, all of
Assignors' rights, title and interests in and to the following, collectively referred to in this
Quitclaim Deed and Assignment (this "Quitclaim Deed") as the 'Mineral Rights".
Mineral Rights. All of Assignors' right, title and interest, if any, in and to the
subsurface of the below described real property (as further defined in that
separate General Warranty Deed and Assignment, dated contemporaneously
herewith), including, but not limited to: (i) any oil, gas, hardrock, and/or other
minerals; (ii) rights-of-way, easements, roaduse agreements, surface
agreements, servitudes and similar interests acquired or used in connection with
the use of the subsurface of the below described real property; (Iii) surface and
subsurface water and water rights, belonging to, utilized for, or appurtenant to the
below described real property, whether adjudicated or not adjudicated; and (iv)
surface and subsurface sand and gravel, in and to the following described real
property located in Garfield County, Colorado (collectively the "Mineral Rights"):
Township 6 South. Range 97 West 6`h PM,
Section 3: Lots 6-11, 14-16, SW1/4, containing 573.08 Acres,
more or less
Section 4: Lots 10-15, E1/2SW1/4, SE1/4, containing 480 Acres,
more or less
and all rights and privileges appurtenant to the Mineral Rights, regardless of whether
those rights and privileges appurtenant to the Mineral Rights are specifically identified
herein.
It is the intent of the Assignors to sell, assign and quitclaim, and Assignee to
accept and acquire, all of the Assignors' right, title and interest in the Mineral Rights.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the Mineral Rights, with all its appurtenances, unto
Assignee, its, heirs, successors and assigns, forever, subject to the following terms,
covenants and conditions:
K•ILIVILATTOMILATHAM RANCIIESIEx C Oxy Quitclaim Decd.doc- 1
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OXY USA WTP LP
ATTN: GREG KOPEL
5 GREENWOOD PLAZA STE. 110
HOUSTON TX 77046-0506
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1. Conveyance Effective Date. This Quitclaim Deed shall be effective as of
the Closing Date, which occurred on-ec \s, Q 0 dca
2. Warranty Disclaimer. Assignors have not represented, and do not
warrant, that either or both owns any right, title or Interest in the Mineral Rights.
Assignee has requested Assignors to nonetheless sell, assign and quitclaim their
interests in the Mineral Rights, if any, with the understanding that Assignors do not
claim any right, title or interest in the Mineral Rights. Accordingly, Assignors quitclaim
and assign the Mineral Rights to Assignee without any warranty of title, express or
implied. This warranty disclaimer is not intended to modify or amend, however,
Latham's general warranty contained in that separate General Warranty Deed and
Assignment, dated contemporaneously herewith, and covering the "Real Property" as
defined in that General Warranty Deed and Assignment and the Estate's special
warranty contained in that separate Personal Representatives' Deed and covering the
"Real Property" as defined in that Personal Representatives' Deed,
3. Headings for Convenience. Headings used herein are for convenience
only and do not constitute part of this Quitclaim Deed.
4. Successors and Assigns. The terms and conditions of this Quitclaim
Deed shall extend to and be binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators,.
successors of, or assigns of the respective parties hereto, and shall be covenants that
run with the land. However, no assignment by any party shall relieve any party of any
duties or obligations under this Quitclaim Deed.
5. Survival. Theearms and provisions of that certain Purchase and Sale
Agreement dated October. 2006, by and between Karen Lee Latham and Ginger
Latham, co -Personal Representatives of the Estate of Charles Harvey Latham, and
Thomas F. Latham, Sellers, and OXY USA WTP LP, Buyer ("Purchase and Sale
Agreement"), survive the execution and delivery of this Quitclaim Deed and the transfer
of the Mineral Rights to Assignee. If Assignee sells or assigns all or a portion of the
Mineral Rights to a subsequent purchaser, the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all
rights and obligations therein will remain in effect between Assignee and Assignors as
to all of the Mineral Rights, notwithstanding such sale or assignment.
In the event of a conflict between the terms and provisions of this Quitclaim
Deed, and the terms and provisions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the terms
and provisions of the Purchase and Sale Agreement shall prevail.
6. Farther Assurances. Assignors and Assignee agree to execute and
deliver from time to time such further instruments and do such other acts as may be
reasonably necessary to effectuate the intents and purposes of this Quitclaim Deed.
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7. Qoverning Law. This Quitclaim Deed is governed by and must be
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado excluding any conflicts -
of -law rule or principle that might apply the law of another jurisdiction.
8. Defined Terms. Undefined terms herein are defined as those terms are
defined in the Purchase and Sale Agreement.
9. Personal Representatives. The decedent, Charles Harvey Latham, in his
lifetime made and executed his Last Will and Testament dated February 21, 2002,
which Will was duly admitted to informal probate on April 28, 2004, by the District Court
in and for the County of Mesa, State of Colorado, Probate No. 04 PR 116. Assignors
were duly appointed Co -Personal Representatives of said Estate on April 28, 2004, and
are now qualified and acting in said capacity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignors and Assignee have executed this Quitclaim
Deed on the dates of the acknowledgments contained herein, said date to also be the
Effective Date.
Thomas F. Latham
ESTATE OF CHARLES HARVEY LATHAM
By: C4.1-yv _ 0("44-41:4-2--/
Karen Lee Latham
By:
Ginger . tham
Co -Personal Representatives
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STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF MESA )
The foregoing Quitclaim Deed and Assignment was executed before me on this
1 day of December, 2006, by Thomas F. Latham, Assignor.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: lo-- z moi -1z
STATE OF COLORADO )
)ss.
COUNTY OF MESA )
o ary Public
AE, The foregoing Quitclaim Deed and Assignment was executed before me on this
1 C day of -b ,! c e n.`ac r , 2006, by Karen Lee Latham and Ginger Latham as Go -
Personal Representatives of the Estate of Charles Harvey Latham, Deceased,
Assignors.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires: ! o
K .L 1VILATTOMILATHAM RANCHESIF_u C Oxy Quitclaim DeetLdoc- 4 -
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.2arfield-countv.com
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PRE -APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 2169-044-00-003 DATE: July 9, 2015
PROJECT: OXY Pond 13 EastlWest and Storage
OWNER: OXY USA WTP LP
REPRESENTATIVE: Katy Middleton, Blue Sky Permitting
PRACTICAL LOCATION: Section 4, T6S, R97W — North of DeBeque off of CR 213
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Amendment to Land Use Change Permit— Substantial
Modification to remove condition #6 regarding well permits
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Application was made and conditional approval granted for two water impoundments and
storage areas on a 640 -acre parcel of land zoned Resource Lands — Plateau. Resolution
2014-07 provides the conditions of approval including:
Condition 6 — Prior to issuance of the Land Use Change Permit the Applicant shall provide
copies of the well permits related to the three monitoring wells for the site.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS
Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended (LUDC) - Sections:
Section 4-101 Common Review Procedures and Table 4-102
Section 4-106 Amendments to an Approved Land Use Change Permit
Section 4-201 Application Materials and Table 4-201
Section 4-203 Description of Submittal Requirements
III. REVIEW PROCESS
The process to accommodate these requests shall require an Amendment to the approval
granted in Resolution 2014-07 process pursuant to the LUDC.
A. Pre -application Conference.
B. Application Submittal. Three (3) paper copies and one (1) CD
C. Determination of Completeness.
D. Schedule Public Hearing, provide documentation regarding notice
requirements.
E. Additional Copies requested and sent to referral agencies.
F. Evaluation by Director/Staff resulting in a Staff Report to the Planning
Commission.
G. Public Hearing before the BOCC, resulting in a final approval, approval with
conditions or denial.
H. Resolution
L Land Use Change Permit.
IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NOTICE
Public Hearing notices shall be posted, mailed and published pursuant to Section 4-101.E.
None
Planning Commission
X Board of County Commissioners
Board of Adjustment
Referral will be sent to the following agencies:
County Attorney
V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. General Application Materials:
Deed of property, owner authorizations; SOA's if owners or representatives
are corporations, LLC or trusts; adjacent owners map; names/mailing
addresses of owners within 200', project narrative/description 4-203 B.
B. Vicinity Map 4-203 C.
C. Documentation regarding the COGCC determination that monitoring wells are
not required at this facility.
VL APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
This application will be subject to the following fees and deposit requirements:
Planning Review Fees: $300.00 Plus add'I Staff time at staff rate of $40.50
Referral Agency Fees: $ N/A
Recordation: $ N/A
Total Deposit: $300.00
General Application Processing
Planner reviews case for completeness and sends to referral agencies for comments. Case planner
contacts applicant and sets up a site visit. Staff reviews application to determine if it meets
standards of review. Case planner makes a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions,
or denial to the appropriate hearing body.
Disclaimer
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The summary
is based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual
representations that may or may not be accurate. This summary does not create a legal or vested
right.
Pre -application Summary Prepared by:
July 10, 2015
Kathy Eastley, AICP Date
OXY USA WTP LP
Pond 13 E/W
Mineral Owners for Parcel # 2169-044-00-003
Section 4, Township 6 South, Range 97 West
OXY USA WTP LP
5 Greenway Plaza, Suite 110
Houston, TX 77046-0506
Mineral Owners
Garfield County Amendment Application„ 2015 Page 1 of 1
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Adjacent Landowners for Parcel # 2169-044-00-003
Parcel 213529100008
Chevron USA, Inc.
ATTN: CHEVRON TEXACO PROPERTY TAX
PO BOX 285
HOUSTON, TX, 77001
Zone District: Resource Lands
Parcel 216904100951
Bureau of Land Management
COLORADO RIVER VALLEY FIELD OFFICE
2300 RIVER FRONTAGE ROAD
SILT, CO, 81652
Zone District: Public Lands
Parcel 216921400026
OXY USA INC
PO Box 27570
HOUSTON, TX, 77227-7570
Zone District: Resource Lands
Parcel 216902200019
JOJO PROPERTIES LLC
PO BOX 1926
RIFLE, CO, 81650
KOEHLER, DONNA J
PO BOX 300
DEBEQUE, CO, 81630
PRATHER, RICHARD L, LYLE & NED
PO BOX 165
DE BEQUE, CO, 81630-0165
Zone District: Resource Lands
Parcel 216910100020
OXY USA INC
PO Box 27570
HOUSTON, TX, 77227-7570
KOEHLER, DONNA J
PO BOX 300
DEBEQUE, CO, 81630
JOJO PROPERTIES LLC
PO BOX 1926
RIFLE, CO, 81650
Zone District: Resource Lands
Adjacent Landowners Parcel 2169-044-00-003
Garfield County Amendment Application, 2015 Page 1 of 1
GARFIELD COUNTY ROADWAY STANDARDS ASSESSMENT
POND 13 SITE ACCESS ROAD
OXY USA WTP LP
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
JUNE 2015
Table of Contents
1.0 CASCADE CREEK MESA EXTENSION ROAD 4
1.1 Scope 4
1.2 Mesa Extension Road 4
1.3 Average Daily Traffic Numbers 4
1,4 Road Description and Comparison 4
1.5 Mesa Extension Road Best Management Practices 5
1.5 Mesa Extension Road Best Assessment Conclusion 5
2.0 Access Roads - General; Approval Standards Narrative (Article 7
Division 107) 6
2.1 Introduction 6
2.2 Access to Public Right -of -Way 6
2.3 Safe Access 6
2.4 Adequate Capacity 6
2.5 Road Dedications 7
2.6 Impacts Mitigated 7
2.7 Design Standards 7
2.7.1 Circulation and Alignment 7
2.7.2 Intersections 8
2.7.3 Street Names 8
2.7.4 Congestion and Safety 8
2.7.5 Continuation of Roads and Dead -End Roads 8
2.7.6 Relationship to Topography 8
2.7.7 Erosion and Drainage 9
2.7.8 Commercial and Industrial 9
2.7.9 Emergency Access and Egress 9
2.7.10 Traffic Control and Street Lighting 9
2.7.11 Drainage Structures 10
2.7.12 Roadside Ditches ........10
List of Tables
Table 1— Table 7-107 of the LUCP for Primitive/Driveway Access Roads Roadway
Standards — Pond 13 Site Access Road
List of Figures
Figure -- Pond 13 Access Road Plan prepared by DR Griffin and Associates
1.0 POND 13 SITE ACCESS ROAD
1.1 Scope
According to the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) Section 7-107 -
Access and Roadways, all roads are required to be designed to provide "adequate and safe
access" and reviewed by the designated County Engineer. The Cascade Creek Pond 13 EIW
Water Impoundment Facility Road Assessment document summarizes the engineering controls
and construction specifications associated with Oxy's Cascade Creek Pond 13 ENV Water
Impoundment Facility (Facility), see attached Figure 1 - Overview Map.
1.2 Site Access Road
Oxy's Site Access is a private access road existing on Oxy property to serve the Facility. The
Site Access begins at the intersection of the Mesa Road on the edge of the Facility boundary,
and the roadway is contained within the footprint of the Facility located in the NE 'A of the SE %
of Section 4, Township 6 South, and Range 97 West of the 6th PM. The Site Access services
both the water impoundments and the ancillary storage located on the southern portion of the
Facility. The Site Access is typical of roads providing access to natural gas production facilities,
compressor stations, and water impoundments in Garfield County, Colorado.
1.3 Average Daily Traffic Numbers
Oxy has completed a traffic analysis which identified an estimated 14 vehicles visiting the
Facility per day. Therefore the Site Access is classified as a Primitive/Driveway based on Table
7-107 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code.
1.4 Road Description and Comparison
Based on the estimated vehicle traffic as identified in the attached traffic analysis, the following
table compares Oxy's Pond 13 ENV Site Access to the Garfield County Roadway Standards
found in Table 7-107 of the LUDC for Rural Access Roads:
Table
Desi ! n Standards
1 — 7-107: Roadway Standards
Primitive / Driveway
0 - 20
Site Access
Design Capacity (ADT)
14
Minimum ROW Width (Feet)
15 - 30
N/A
Lane Width (Feet)
Single Lane 12'
14' or$reater
Shoulder Width (Feet)
0
0' or greater
Ditch Width (Feet)
3
3
Cross Slope
2%
2%
Shoulder Slope
N/A
N/A
Design Speed
N/A
> 20'
Minimum Radius (Feet)
40
< 40'
Maximum % Grade
12%
10.6% or less
Surface
Native Material
Native Material/Gravel
Oxy's Site Access is located on private property, does not provide access to the general public,
and therefore is not located within a ROW. All sections of the Site Access meet the Roadway
Standards for single lane (12') width.
D.R. Griffin and Associates designed the site to manage drainage and erosion control at the
Facility. Ditches and sediment traps are constructed throughout the Facility to convey water
safely around the Facility to dissipate away from the Site Access as planned in Oxy's
Stormwater Management Plan. Due to the terrain of the Pond 13 ENV location and the
associated Site Access, majority of the ditches within the Site Access do not comply with the
required 3' ditch width. All turning radius within the Facility Road accommodate a minimum
turning radius of 40 feet as established by the roadway standards.
1.5 Site Access Best Management Practices
Oxy has implemented the following Best Management Practices (BMPs) to aid in providing
adequate and safe access where Oxy's Site Access does not meet Primitive / Driveway
Roadway standards.
Limit access from public and only allowing authorized personnel to utilize the road
Speed limit signs of 20 miles per hour or Tess. Speed limits are enforced by a private
contractor throughout Oxy's Cascade Creek area.
Uphill traffic has the right of way. This aids in reducing the amount of congestion along the
roadway and allows for more efficient passage during inclement weather or busy times of
the day.
Oxy conducts 14 day stormwater inspections as well as post -precipitation inspections
around the Facility and Facility Road. These inspections document the Facility and Facility
Road and stormwater feature condition and document road maintenance issues needed for
repair on a regular basis.
Oxy completes regular maintenance of the Facility and Facility Road to include grading,
snow removal, maintaining stormwater BMPs, and upgrading or improvements to the
roadway identified during operation.
During spring and winter, Oxy requires the use of chains on the Facility and Facility Road as
a precautionary BMP. Additionally, Oxy maintains a website to allow contractors to monitor
current site conditions and road alerts for requiring chains, or closed roads due to weather
conditions.
During dry periods and windy events, Oxy completes dust suppression using water and
chemical suppressant (i.e. magnesium chloride) spreading to ensure safe visibility is not
impaired during wind events. Details on dust controls are provided in Oxy's Dust
Management Plan, located in the Pond 13 COA submittal packet.
1.6 Site Access Best Assessment Conclusion
Given the on-going construction and maintenance activities completed by DIA Construction,
BMP implementation and maintenance completed by DIA Construction and McIntyre
Construction, and vehicle traffic volumes, Oxy has provided safe and adequate access to Oxy's
employees and contractors utilizing the Facility and the Site Access Road.
2.0 Site Access Road - General; Approval Standards Narrative (Article 7
Division 107)
2.1 Introduction
The following section addresses the requirements for the General Approval Standards under
Article 7, Division 107 of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (LUDO). The
information provided below in sections references each Section, language of the Garfield
County Code, followed by Oxy's Comments as follows:
2.2 Access to Public Right -of -Way
Al! lots and parcels shall have legal and physical access to a public right-of-way,
The proposed site has legal access from an existing OXY Lease Road which is accessed by
County Road 213. The proposed site will use the existing access that was established when the
site location was originally developed.
2.3 Safe Access
Access to and from the use shall be safe and in conformance with applicable County, State, and
Federal access regulations. Where the Land Use Change causes warrant(s) for improvements
to State or Federal highways or County Roads, the developer shall be responsible for paying for
those improvements.
The subject site access road was designed to provide safe access to the Cascade Creek Field.
The access road has been assessed and certified by a professional engineer as safe and
adequate for Primitive/Driveway standards. The subject access roads do not warrant
improvements to County Roads, State, or Federal Highway standards. The site is accessed
from an existing private access road and does not result in a significant increase to traffic on
public roads. All roads located on the subject parcel are maintained by OXY to achieve optimal
safety, including speed restrictions, regular road maintenance, and snow maintenance. The
subject access road will adhere to Oxy's Fugitive Dust Mitigation Plan.
Given the on-going construction and maintenance activities completed by DIA Construction and
McIntyre Construction, BMP implementation and maintenance, and vehicle traffic volumes, Oxy
has provided safe and adequate access to Oxy's employees and contractors utilizing the Site
Access Road.
2.4 Adequate Capacity
Access serving the proposed use shall have the capacity to efficiently and safely service the
additional traffic generated by the use. The use .shall not cause traffic congestion or unsafe
traffic conditions, impacts to the County, State, and Federal roadway system shall be mitigated
through roadway improvements or impact fees, or both.
Vehicles accessing the site will not result in an overall significant increase to current traffic. The
proposed site will not cause congestion and unsafe conditions to the County, State, and Federal
roadway systems. On average, 14 vehicles will access the site daily. Details on traffic statistics
and recommendations are described in the Traffic Study. The private access road maintained
and owned by Oxy is classified as Primitive/Driveway Access and is certified by a professional
engineer as safe and adequate for the Primitive/Driveway access roadway standards.
Given the on-going construction and maintenance activities completed by DIA Construction and
McIntyre Construction, BMP implementation and maintenance, and vehicle traffic volumes, Oxy
has provided safe and adequate access to Oxy's employees and contractors utilizing the Mesa
Extension Road.
2.5 Road Dedications
All rights-of-way shall be dedicated to the public and so designated on the Final Plat. They will
not, however, be accepted as County roads unless the BOCC specifically designates and
accepts them as such.
The proposed site is located on private land and is accessed by a private road owned by the
applicant. The site will not allow public access. A right-of-way road dedication is not applicable
to the site.
2.6 Impacts Mitigated
Impacts to County roads associated with hauling, truck traffic, and equipment use shall be
mitigated through roadway improvements or impact fees, or both.
Additional impacts to County roads are not anticipated. The access road use will not result in an
overall significant increase to current traffic. Details on traffic statistics and recommendations
are described in the Traffic Study. The site will adhere to Oxy's Fugitive Dust Mitigation plan.
2.7 Design Standards
Roadways, surfaces, curbs and gutters, and sidewalks shall be provided as follows to Table 7-
107.
The Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for the proposed site is 14 vehicles. The site was assessed to
meet the requirements of the Primitive/Driveway standards of Table 7-107 of the Garfield
County LUDC. A professional engineer certified the access road to be safe and adequate
following the rural access roadway standards (Table above).
Given the on-going construction and maintenance activities completed by DIA Construction,
BMP implementation and maintenance completed by DIA Construction and McIntyre
Construction, and vehicle traffic volumes, Oxy has provided safe and adequate access to Oxy's
employees and contractors utilizing the Mesa Extension Road.
2.7.1 Circulation and Alignment
The road system shall provide adequate and efficient internal circulation within the development
and provide reasonable access to public highways serving the development. Roads shall be
designed so that alignments will join in a logical manner and combine with adjacent road
systems to form a continuous route from 1 area to another.
The site will be accessed from a private road owned and maintained by the applicant. The
Site Access road was designed to allow adequate and efficient internal circulation for trucks
visiting the site.
2.7.2 intersections
No more than 2 streets shall intersect at 1 point, with a minimum of 200 feet between off -set
intersections, unless otherwise approved by the County.
Many well pad access roads intersect the private lease road, but no more than 2 intersect at 1
point. The Site Plan is included in this submittal.
2.7..E Street Names
Street names shall be consistent with the names of existing streets in the same alignment.
There shall be no duplication of street names in the County.
A street name will not be given to the site access. The site is not accessed by a public road and
the road does not allow public access to the site. The access will be classified as a
Primitive/Driveway Roadway.
2.7.4 Congestion and Safety
The road system shall be designed to minimize road congestion and unsafe conditions.
The site has been designed to minimize road congestion and unsafe conditions. The site will be
accessed from a private lease road and not a county or public road. The site will be accessed
by an average of 14 contract vehicles a day and will not result in a significant increase to traffic.
2.7.5 Continuation of Roads and Dead -End Roads
Roads shall be arranged to provide for the continuation of major roads between adjacent
properties when appropriate and necessary for traffic movement, effective fire protection, or
efficient provision of utilities.
The site is located on private property and will be accessed by a private lease road owned and
maintained by the applicant. The subject parcel is in the Resource Lands zone district and not a
populated area. The 7,732 acre subject parcel is located at the end of County Road 213. The
site will not impede the movement of traffic.
2.7.,E Relationship to Topography
Streets shall be designed to be compatible with the topography, creeks, wooded areas, and
other natural features. Combinations of steep grades and curves should be avoided. When, due
to topography, hazards or other design constraints, additional road width is necessary to provide
for the public safety by cut and/or fill area, drainage area, or other road appurtenances along
roadways, then dedication or right -of way in excess of the minimum standards set forth in this
Code shall be required.
The site has been assessed for the Roadway Standards and certified by a professional
engineer to provide safe and adequate access to the site, included as an attachment to this
submittal.
2.7.7 Erosion and Drainage
The road system shall minimize erosion and provide for efficient and maintainable drainage
structures.
The access roads have been designed to minimize erosion and have been constructed with
drainage features throughout the roads. The access roads are maintained to minimize erosion
including regular road maintenance, stormwater BMP installation and inspection, and snow
removal. Operational phase 14 day stormwater inspections and post -precipitation stormwater
inspections are conducted along the entire roadway to ensure the roadway is in good
operational condition. Maintenance and construction items are completed based on the
drainage or the stormwater inspections.
2.7.8 Commercial and Industrial
The roads and access in commercial and industrial developments shall be designed to minimize
conflict between vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
The proposed site will not create conflict between vehicular and pedestrian traffic. The site is
located on private property and is accessed by a private road operated and maintained by the
applicant. Personnel on the site will work in areas of traffic. The site was designed to eliminate
potential hazards to personnel and will allow safe and efficient traffic flow. Access roads are
detailed in the Site Pian which is included as an attachment to this submittal.
2.7.9 Emergency Access and Egress
Roads shall be designed so as to provide emergency access and egress for residents,
occupants, and emergency equipment. Emergency access shall comply with provisions of the
International Fire Code and requirements of applicable emergency services, such as fire
protection, ambulance, and law enforcement.
The access roads have been designed to provide emergency access and egress for personnel
and emergency equipment. Emergency responses plans are detailed in the Emergency
Response Plan, submitted in the original Pond 13 LIR application.
2.7.10 Traffic Control and Street Lighting
Traffic control devices, street signs, street lighting, striping, and pedestrian crosswalks are to be
provided as required by the County Road and Bridge Department or other referral agencies.
The site will not require traffic control devices or street lighting. The site is located on private
property and is accessed by a private road operated and maintained by the applicant. Oxy
implements a maximum roadway speed on the access roads of 25 miles per hour. Speed limits
are enforced by a private contractor throughout Oxy's Cascade Creek area. The subject parcel
is in the Resource Lands zone district and not a populated area. The 7,732 acre subject parcel
is located at the end of County Road 213.
2.7.11 Drainage Structures
Stomzwater mitigations have been implemented in the overall design of the access roads to
allow for proper drainage of stormwater away from the roadway.
2.7.12 Roadside Ditches
Water flowing in roadside ditches shall be diverted away from the road as quickly as possible. In
no case shall water travel in a roadside ditch for a distance greater than 800 feet or have a flow
greater than 5 cubic feet per second during a 25 -year, 24-hour storm event.
The access roads have been designed based on topography to have at least one roadside ditch
along any portion of the roadway. All water flowing in roadside ditches is diverted away from the
road through adequate BMPs. The access roads are maintained to minimize erosion to include
regular road maintenance, snow removal, stormwater BMPs, and stormwater inspections.
May 6,2015
COLORADO
O l b Gas Conservation
Commission
Department of Natural Resources
1120 Lincoln Street, Suite 801
Denver, CO 80203
Mr. Blair Rollins
OXY USA WTP LP
760 Horizon Drive Suite 101
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
Re: Groundwater/Surface Water Sampling Requirements
Facility ID #436570, Pond 13 East and West
Pit Facility ID: 414403 and 414404
Location ID: 335849
OXY USA WTP LP
NESE and SESE, Section 4, T65, R97W, 6th PM, Garfield County, Colorado
Dear Mr. Rollins:
Based on the review of site information and data provided by OXY USA WTP LP (OXY), it is the Colorado
Oil and Gas Conservation Commissions (COGCC5) opinion that surface water monitoring will suffice and
monitoring wells will not be required as they relate to this project.
Surface water samples shall be analyzed for: total petroleum hydrocarbons (diesel and gas range
organics), benzene, toluene, ethyl -benzene, xylenes, pH, specific conductance, total alkalinity, total
dissolved solids, bromide, chloride, fluoride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate, calcium, iron, magnesium,
manganese, potassium, selenium, and sodium.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 303-894-2100 extension 5138.
Sincerely,
Alex Fischer, P.G.
Environmental Supervisor -Western Colorado
Cc: Stephen C. Jenkins, P,E.,
North Central Area Engineer
P 303.894.2100 F 303.894.2109 www.colorado.gov/cogcc
Commissioners. Thomas L. Compton - Chairman, Richard Alward, John H. Benton, DeAnn Craig,
James W. Hawkins, Tommy Holton, Andrew L. Spielman, Mike King, Dr. Larry Wolk
John W. Hickenlooper, Governor I Mike King, Executive Director, DNR I Matthew J. Lepore, Director
To:
OXY USA WTP LP
Piceance Mid -Continent Operations
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 101
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
(970) 210-0275 Cell
Memorandum
April 12, 2015
Project: Pond 13 Extension Road "Adequacy"- Garfield County Colorado
RE: OXY USA WTP LP; Cascade Creek Pond 13 EfW Water Impoundment
Facility; Limited Access Review
Mr. Michael Brygger,
As discussed, Rock Solid personnel are intimately familiar with the Oxy Mid Continents Piceance Basin
Road system. This Pond 13 Extension Road segment was designed and constructed by Oxy Mid -
Continent starting in 2005 to access the location on the Roan Plateau in the Piceance Basin and has been
operational since. This document has been prepared to support Oxy's Pond 13 Extension Road as
adequate based upon an assessment by Oxy's Garfield County Roadway Standards Assessment, Pond 13
Extension Road report dated March 2015 to request waivers in accordance with Garfield County Policy
01-14.
Oxy has conducted an extensive review and assessment of the Pond 13 Extension Road. Rock
Solid has reviewed these documents and concur with their findings. In general, the roadway system
is private, does not serve the general public and was constructed prior to issue of the latest GarCo
LUDC Road Standards (Table 7-107). The Oxy, Garfield County Roadway Standards Assessment
report dated March 2015 has identified several areas that do not meet the latest LDDC Road
Standards. These areas are limited in extent and deviation from the updated LUDC criteria.
Therefore, Oxy is requesting a "waiver" of section 7-107, F, Design Standards, in the limited areas
defined in the Oxy document to avoid additional environmental impacts to the area.
Like all roads, maintenance of the Pond 13 Extension Road is an on-going process, and this road
segment is no exception. The road has been designed to provide access for drilling and service
equipment for the oil & gas industry and is not intended for public use. The road grades are steep
and the travel rate is generally very slow.
195 Lodgepole Circle, Parachute, CO 81635
Office: (970) 987-4247 Fax: (970) 712-5715
Oxy Mid -Continent Piceance Operations
Pond 13 Extension Road
Project #2015-032
4.12-2015
As a result, it is our opinion that the Pond 13 Extension Road is adequate for the intended use of
providing private access for OXY USA WTP LP Mid -Continent operations to the site in the
Piceance Basin. The Oxy documentation supports this evaluation.
Rock Solid is confident that the Pond 13 Extension Road can and will continue to provide adequate
access to the site if proper maintenance is conducted. Please call/email if any questions.
Respectfully,
Donald J. Berger, P.E
Project Engineer
Rock Solid Solutions
(970) 987-2743
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To:
OXY USA WTP LP
Piceance Mid -Continent Operations
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 101
Grand Junction, Colorado 81506
(970) 210-0275 Cell
Memorandum
February 4, 2015
Project: Cascade Creek Access Roads "Adequacy"- Garfield County Colorado
RE: OXY USA WTP LP; Cascade Creek Pond 13 E/W Water Impoundment
Facility; Limited Access Review
Mr. Michael Brygger,
As discussed, Rock Solid personnel are intimately familiar with the Cascade Creek Road system. The
three road segments (Valley, Mtn & Mesa Roads) were designed and constructed by Oxy Mid -Continent
starting in 2005 to access the Roan Plateau in the Piceance Basin and have been operational since. This
document has been prepared to support Oxy's Cascade Creek roadway system as adequate based upon
an assessment by Olsson Associates Garfield County Roadway Standards Assessment report dated
January 2015 to request waivers in accordance with Garfield County Policy 01-14.
Olsson Associates has conducted an extensive review and assessment of the Cascade Creek Road
System. Rock Solid has reviewed these documents and concur with their findings. In general, the
roadway system is private, does not serve the general public and was constructed prior to issue of
the latest GarCo LUDC Road Standards (Table 7-107). Oxy Mid -Continent conducted extensive
modifications to the road system in 2010 to enhance safety and improve access to their operations
in the Piceance Basin. The Olsson & Associates, Garfield County Roadway Standards Assessment
repon dated January 2015 has identified several areas that do not meet the latest LUDC Road
Standards. These areas are limited in extent and deviation from the updated LUDC criteria.
Therefore, Oxy is requesting a "waiver" of section 7-107, F, Design Standards, in the limited areas
defined in the Olsson Associates documents to avoid additional environmental impacts to the area.
Like ail roads, maintenance of the roadway system is an on-going process, and as such the Cascade
Creek road system is no exception. The road has been designed to provide access for drilling and
service equipment for the oil & gas industry and is not intended for public use. The road grades are
steep and the travel rate is generally very slow.
195 Lodgepole Circle, Parachute, CO 81635
Office: (970) 987-4247 Fax: (970) 712-5715
Oxy Mid -Continent Piceance Operations
Cascade Creek Road. System
Project #2014-012
/4-2015
As a result, it is our opinion that the Cascade Creek Road system is very adequate for the intended
use of providing private access for OXY USA WTP LP Mid -Continent operations to their oil & gas
sites in the Piceance Basin. The Olsson Associates documentation supports this evaluation.
Rock Solid is confident that the Cascade Creek Road system can and will continue to provide
adequate access to the Roan Plateau if proper maintenance is conducted on the roads. Please
call/email if any questions.
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Respectfully,
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Donald J. Berger, P.E
Project Engineer
Rock Solid Solutions
(970) 987-2743