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OXY USA WTP LP
Pond 13 E/W
Centralized E&P Waste Management Facility
OA Project No. 013-0655
760 Horizon Drive, Suite 102 TEL 970.263.7800
Grand Junction, CO 81506
FAX 970.263.7456 www.olssonassociates.com
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ARTICLE 7 — STANDARDS ANALYSIS
OXY USA WTP LP
POND 13 E/W CENTRALIZED E & P WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY
DIVISION 1. GENERAL APPROVAL STANDARDS FOR LAND USE CHANGE
PERMITS
SECTION 7-101. COMPLIANCE WITH ZONE DISTRICT USE RESTRICTIONS
The subject property is located in the Resource Lands — Plateau (RL -P) zone District of Garfield
County. The proposed Centralized E & P Waste Management Facility is considered a material
handling use according to Table 3-403: Use Table of the Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code. This type of use requires a Limit Impact Review (LIR) approval to receive a
Land Use Change Permit.
SECTION 7-102. COMPLIANCE WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS
The OXY Pond 13 facility generally conforms to the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan. The
site is designated in the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 as a Resource
Production/Natural (RPN) area. The Plan's description of RPN includes support buildings and
facilities needed for the natural resource extraction industry. The existing use is not within an
area governed by an intergovernmental agreement.
SECTION 7-103. COMPATIBILITY
The proposed site is located within the boundaries of a large, 640 acre, privately held property.
The subject property and much of the surrounding property is owned by OXY USA WTP LP
(OXY). Natural gas development is the predominate use on the property. The property is also
leased for seasonal cattle grazing. The proposed use is intended to provide a centralized and
convenient location for the natural gas operations in the immediate area. This proposed use is
compatible with and supportive of the adjacent uses.
SECTION 7-104. SOURCE OF WATER
A source of potable water will not be required for workers utilizing the site. This facility is not
manned on a regular basis and does not require a water distribution and wastewater system to
properly function. Workers will provide their own potable water in their trucks. Potable water is
made available at Oxy's field office for personnel and contractors. A source of water is not
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OXY USA WTP LP
Pond 13 E/W E&P Waste Management Facility
required for the operation of the facility. The site will be used as a Centralized E & P Waste
Management Facility. Water will not be required for the operation of sanitary facilities. Portable
toilets located throughout Oxy's holdings will be used, and all wastes will be hauled to a
licensed treatment facility. Water will not be required for landscaping. No landscaping is
proposed at this site.
SECTION 7-105. CENTRAL WATER DISTRIBUTION AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
A. Water Distribution System
As stated above, the proposed facility will not require a source of water or a central water
distribution system.
B. Wastewater System
As stated above, the proposed facility will not require a centralized wastewater system.
Portable toilets located throughout Oxy's holdings will be used, and wastes will be hauled to
a license disposal facility.
SECTION 7-106. ADEQUATE PUBLIC UTILITIES
The facility will not require public utilities in order to operate.
SECTION 7-107. ACCESS AND ROADWAYS
A. Access to Public Right of Way
The site is accessed from County Road (CR) 204 (Roan Creek Road) and CR213 (Conn
Creek Road) and a series of private roads that were built and are maintained for the
exclusive use of the natural gas industry.
B. Safe Access
The private road system was designed and built by the applicant to provide exclusive
access to the natural gas operations in the area and is not designed for public use. The
roadway is constructed of gravel and native materials and is treated with a dust palliative as
needed. This roadway provides a safe access to the site for the applicant.
C. Adequate Capacity
The proposed facility will generate little traffic, and the current road system has adequate
capacity to support the proposal. See Traffic Analysis included with this application for
additional details.
SECTION 7-108. LAND USE SUBJECT TO NATURAL HAZARDS
The proposed site is located outside of the area mapped for slope, soils and surficial geology
hazards on the Garfield County on-line GIS map resources. The proposed use is not subject to
significant natural hazard risks and will not exacerbate existing natural hazards.
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SECTION 7-109. FIRE PROTECTION
Oxy will make their Emergency Response Plan available to the appropriate fire protection
district. If requested, Oxy will orient the appropriate fire protection district regarding this facility.
DIVISION 2. GENERAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
SECTION 7-201. AGRICULTURAL LANDS
A. No Adverse Affect to Agricultural Operations
The applicant leases the parcel for seasonal cattle grazing on the property. The proposed
use will not directly affect this operation.
B. Domestic Animal Controls
Dogs and other domestic animals will not be permitted on the facility site or allowed to
interfere with livestock.
C. Fences
The site will be fenced. The facility will not impact livestock operations.
D. Roads
No new roads will be constructed to access this facility and the existing road will be
maintained.
E. Irrigation Ditches
The proposed use will not impact irrigation ditches.
SECTION 7-202. WILDLIFE HABITAT AREAS
Oxy commissioned ERO Resources Corporation (ERO) to prepare a biological resources
survey of the site and it is included as an attachment to this application.
A. Buffers
Visual or sound buffers are not necessary to screen structures or activity areas from habitat
areas. The facility will be fenced with an eight -foot tall wildlife fence, and the pond will be
netted to exclude water fowl from the facility.
According to a Biological Resources Survey performed by ERO, the site has the potential for
only one federally threatened, proposed and candidate species to occur near the project
area. ERO surveyed the project site for potential habitat for the greater sage grouse. They
found the area to be poor habitat for the greater sage grouse. This conclusion corresponds
with the Suitable Habitat Results map of the adopted Garfield County Greater Sage -Grouse
Conservation Plan.
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B. Locational Controls of Land Disturbance
The project area is currently disturbed after being previously developed as a production
pond. No additional wildlife habitat disturbance will occur. According to the ERO survey,
most wildlife species that are likely to occur in the project boundaries are adapted to human -
caused disturbance. The conversion of the site to an E & P Waste Management facility
should not alter current migration patterns.
C. Preservation of Native Vegetation
The site will be reclaimed after the facility is no longer utilized and will be revegetated with
native plant species. Noxious weeds will be controlled during the life of the facility and
during the re-establishment of native plants. A Noxious Weed Management Plan
specifically developed for this site is included with this application in the Grading and
Drainage Plan section.
D. Habitat Compensation
No critical wildlife habitat will be disturbed in converting this site to an E & P Waste facility.
E. Domestic Animal Controls
Domestic animals will not be kept on the site.
SECTION 7-203. PROTECTION OF WATERBODIES
A. Minimum Setback
The proposed site will be more than 35 feet from the Typical and Ordinary High Water
elevation of any waterbody.
B. Structures Permitted in Setback
There will not be any structures located in this setback area.
C. Structures and Activity Prohibited in Buffer Zone
There will not be any structures or activities located in the buffer zone.
SECTION 7-204. DRAINAGE AND EROSION
The site is an existing disturbed surface area. No additional surface disturbance is planned.
BMPs will be used to protect waterbodies from stormwater runoff during the operation of this
facility. This facility is more than 100 feet from a waterbody, and it does not create more than
10,000 square feet of impervious area outside of the pond area which is designed to
accommodate precipitation within the maintained freeboard.
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SECTION 7-205. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
A. Air Quality
This facility will not cause air quality to be reduced below acceptable levels established by
the Colorado Air Pollution Control Division and will comply with appropriate Colorado air
emissions permitting regulations as applicable.
B. Water Quality
This facility will be operated in compliance with all applicable State and Federal hazardous
material regulations. Implementation and adherence to Oxy's Stormwater Management
Plan (SWMP) BMPs and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan (SPCC) will
assure that water quality is protected. There will be no hazardous materials stored at this
proposed site.
SECTION 7-206. WILDFIRE HAZARDS
A. Location Restrictions
The site is in a moderate wildfire area according to the Garfield County on-line GIS map
resources.
B. Development Does Not Increase Potential Hazard
The facility will not increase the potential intensity or duration of a wildfire, or adversely
affect wildfire behavior or fuel composition.
C. Roof Materials and Design
No structures are being proposed. This standard is not applicable.
SECTION 7-207. NATURAL AND GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
A Geohydrology Report is included with this application under a separate tab.
A. Utilities
There are no utilities serving this site. This standard is not applicable.
B. Development in Avalanche Hazard Areas
The site is located on top of the plateau and not subject to significant avalanche hazards.
C. Development in Landslide Hazard Areas
The site is located on top of the plateau and not subject to significant landslide hazards.
D. Development in Rockfall Hazard Areas
The site is located on top of the plateau and not subject to significant rockfall hazards.
E. Development in Alluvial Fan Hazard Area
The site is located on top of the plateau and not subject to significant alluvial fan hazards.
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F. Slope Development
According to the Geohydrology Report, the primary limitations for shallow excavations are
based on the slopes and severe seepage. Consideration will be given to the design and
construction of this facility to ensure that slopes are graded appropriately to minimize the
potential for cutback caving. The suitability of the soils in the project area is identified as
being somewhat to very limited in regard to the construction of ponds and embankments.
The limitations identified are primarily applicable to unlined water impoundments.
Consideration will be given to design and construction characteristics related to the area soil
thickness and depth to bedrock to mitigate these limitations. Consideration will also be
given to the design and operation of the high density polyethylene (HDPE) liner system for
the impoundments, which will mitigate potential seepage and leaks.
G. Development on Corrosive or Expansive Soils and Rock
According to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the soils on the site have
moderate corrosion of steel characteristics and low corrosion of concrete characteristics. As
stated above, the primary limitations of the soil for shallow excavations are based on the
slopes and severe seepage. The limitations identified are primarily applicable to unlined
water impoundments. Consideration will be given to the design and operation of the liner
system for the impoundments, which will mitigate potential seepage and leaks.
H. Development in Mudflow Areas
The site is located on top of the plateau and not subject to significant mudflow hazards.
I. Development Over Faults
According to the Geohydrology Report, there are no major faults in the central Roan Plateau
area and only minimal seismic activity near the proposed facility has occurred in recent
geologic time.
SECTION 7-208. RECLAMATION
After the completion of Oxy's natural gas production in the area, the facility will be
decommissioned and reclaimed in accordance with the reclamation plan provided in the
Grading and Drainage Plan section. All of Oxy's surface disturbances (final reclamation
requirements) are covered under a statewide bond.
DIVISION 3. SITE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
SECTION 7-301. COMPATIBLE DESIGN
A. Site Organization
The site was designed to accommodate the functional and efficient operations, monitoring
and maintenance of the facility.
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B. Operational Characteristics
Operation of the proposed facility will be consistent with nearby uses. Adjacent lands will
not be impacted by the generation of vapor, dust, smoke, glare, noise or vibration. The
facility will be unmanned. There will be minimal impacts, if any, to the existing roadway
system during the operational phase.
C. Buffering
Buffering will not be necessary. This site is within a large and remote parcel and is
surrounded by similar uses.
D. Materials
Buildings are not being proposed. This standard is not applicable.
SECTION 7-302. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Adequate parking will be made available to accommodate Oxy personnel during regular
operation, inspection and maintenance of the facility. All activities on this site will be conducted
out of any public right-of-way.
SECTION 7-303. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
The proposed site is located in a rural and remote area of Garfield County. The site is within a
large property and only accessible via a private road system. Landscaping is not being
proposed for this facility
SECTION 7-304. LIGHTING STANDARDS
A. Downcast Lighting
Any lighting will be directed inward, towards the interior of the site.
B. Shielded Lighting
Any exterior lighting will be shielded to not shine directly onto other properties.
C. Hazardous Lighting
Light from the site will not create a traffic hazard or be confused as traffic control devices.
D. Flashing Lights
The facility will not contain flashing lights.
E. Height Limitations
There will be no light sources exceeding 40 feet in height on the site.
SECTION 7-305. SNOW STORAGE STANDARDS
Snow will be stored in a vacant section of the existing disturbed area. The site is graded to
accommodate snowmelt to insure sufficient drainage.
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SECTION 7-306. TRAIL AND WALKWAY STANDARDS
The proposed site is located in a rural and remote area of Garfield County. The site is within a
large property and only accessible via a private road system. A connection to public facilities is
not appropriate or feasible.
DIVISION 10. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS FOR INDUSTRIAL USES
SECTION 7-1001. INDUSTRIAL USE
A. Residential Subdivisions
This site is not located in a platted residential subdivision.
B. Setbacks
This site is located in a large parcel and is more than 100 feet from an adjacent residential
property line.
C. Concealing and Screening
This site is located in a large and remote parcel. Screening from dissimilar uses in the area
is not required.
D. Storing
All products will be stored in compliance with all national, State and local codes and will be a
minimum of 100 feet from adjacent property lines.
E. Industrial Wastes
All industrial wastes will be disposed of in a manner consistent with Federal and State
statures and requirements of the CDPHE.
F. Noise
Noise will not exceed COGCC noise standards.
G. Ground Vibration
This facility will not generate ground vibrations perceptible beyond the boundary line of the
property.
H. Interference, Nuisance, or Hazard
This facility will not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which will interfere with uses on
adjacent properties or constitute a public nuisance or hazard.
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