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Preapplication Conference
Summary
Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc
K19NE Storage Facility
(Laydown Yard)
OAProject No. 014-2797
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
PRE -APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 2179-193-00-128 DATE: 8/28/14
APPLICANT'S PLANNER: Lorne Prescott, Olsson Associates
PROJECT: Encana K19NE Storage Yard
OWNER: Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc.
REPRESENTATIVE: Jason Eckman, Encana Oil and Gas (USA) Inc.
PRACTICAL LOCATION: Approximately 1mile southeast of the Rifle City Limits, south of
the Garfield County Airport, on private roads off of County Road
333, and generally located in Section 19, T6S, R92W.
ZONING: Rural
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Limited Impact Review for a Storage Facility
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant proposes the creation of a storage facility on an existing well pad. The site is
fully developed with several wells in active production on the site. The proposal is to utilize
the existing disturbed area with the potential to expand the storage area up to a total of
5.172 acres. The site is located on an overall parcel of approximately 88 acres. The
existing well pad and disturbed area covers approximately half of the proposed 5.1 acres.
Additional grading and related improvements will be required to expand the site. The site is
currently covered by existing COGCC permits/forms with reclamation covered by an
existing bond.
Access roads to the site are in place and are gated. The potential for security fencing is
still being considered and may be implemented for the site. The Applicant represents that
the site is not located in a subdivision and given the location compatibility with adjacent
land uses may be an important consideration. Existing improvements on the site include a
tank area, pipelines, separator units, a communication tower and 6 well heads.
Compatibility with the existing uses will need to be addressed in the storage facility
application submittal. No water or sanitation facilities are anticipated and the proposal is to
operate as an unmanned facility. Staff will access the site only intermittently to pick up
equipment. The Rural Zoning for the property requires a Limited Impact Review Land Use
Change Permit for the proposal.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQURED TO ADDRESS
• Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030
• Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended
o Section 4-101, Common Review Procedures
o Section 4-104, Limited Impact Review
o Table 4--102, Common Review Procedures and Required Notice
o Table 4-201, Application Submittal Requirements
o Section 4-203, Description of Submittal Requirements
o Table 3-403, Use Table — Storage
o Section 7-1001, Industrial Use Standards
o Article 15, Definitions, Storage
o Section 4-118 (Waiver of Standards), Section 4-202 (Waiver of Submittal
Requirements
o Article VII, Standards — Divisions 1 and 2 and 3 as applicable -- including
roadway standards
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Regulations Pertaining to
Storm Water and Air Quality (site disturbance, construction, dust).
• Safety provisions pertaining to emergency procedures.
• Regulations on Noise and Nuisances
• COGCC Reclamation and Re -vegetation Requirements
• Demonstration of compliance with Section 7-107 Access and Roadway Standards
including the Policy (01-14) related to submittal requirements and demonstration of
compliance with Waiver Criteria for Roadway Waivers.
III. REVIEW PROCESS
1. Pre -application Conference.
2. Preparation and Submittal of the Application.
3. Determination of Completeness — Provision of Additional Application
Copies, and Distribution of Referrals.
4. Schedule Date for Board of County Commissioner's Public Hearing
5. Completion of Public Notice Requirements.
6. Staff Review -- Preparation of Staff Report
7. Board of County Commissioner's Public Hearing
8. Documentation of the Board's Action by Resolution - Approval, Approval
with Conditions, or Denial
9. Applicant addresses any Conditions of Approval within one year of the
Board's Decision.
10. Preparation of Land Use Change Permit as Appropriate.
IV. APPLICABILITY OF STANDARDS AND WAIVER REQUESTS
Should the Applicant chose to request waivers from submittal requirements or standards the
Application submittals will need to clearly address the review criteria contained in Sections
4-118 and 2-202 in justifying the requests. The Applicant should consult with the Roadway
Standards and Waiver Policy 01-14 regarding roadway and access issues (see attached)
In lieu of waiver requests the Applicant should submit Water Supply Plans and Waste Water
Plans to demonstrate the lack of demand for these services associated with the unmanned
facility. Where waiver's from completion of fully developed plans are the intent of the waiver
request the Application should still contain general information appropriate to demonstrate
compliance with the waiver review criteria. The Application andlor waiver requests need to
address screening requirements
V. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
An Application for an Administrative Review will also need to provide all standard
application forms, agreement to pay form, a listing of all property owners (with addresses)
within 200 ft., an excerpt from the Assessor's Office mapping showing the ownerships, a
listing of any mineral rights owners on the subject property (with addresses), authorization
to represent statements/letters, evidence of ownership such as a deed and/or lease
agreements for the site. Other key elements of the submittal include vicinity map, site plan
including details on the existing conditions and proposed use, grading and drainage plans,
impact analysis, geologic hazards information, and traffic study. The areas of the site
proposed for expansion will need to be addressed in the submittals including site plan and
technical details (i.e. grading and drainage plans).
VI. APPLICATION REVIEW
a. Review by: Staff for completeness recommendation and referral agencies for
additional technical review
b. Public Hearing:
c. Referral Agencies:
_ Director's Decision (with notice)
Planning Commission
X Board of County Commissioners
Board of Adjustment
May include but not limited to Garfield County Road and Bridge
Department, Fire Protection Districts, Garfield County
Environmental Health Manager, Garfield County Vegetation
Manager, Garfield County Consulting Engineer, CDPHE,
COGCC, and City of Rifle.
VII. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
a. Planning Review Fees: $ 400
b. Referral Agency Fees: $ TBD — consulting engineer/civil engineer fees
c. Total Deposit: $ 400 (additional hours are billed at $40.50 /hour)
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:
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Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner
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Policy 01-14
Waivers for Roads and Demonstration of Compliance
March 3, 2014
Section 7-107, Access and Roadways, of the Garfield County Land Use and Development Code (LUDC) requires all
roads to be designed to provide for "adequate and safe access" and reviewed by the designated County Engineer. The
LUDC defines "road" as "a County road, State highway, public road, street or alley, or private thoroughfare which affords
primary access to abutting property, excluding a driveway accessing a single property."
The LUDC defines "private road" as "a right-of-way constructed, established, owned, and maintained by a private party
for access exclusively to private property." Many of the roads in Garfield County are private roads in that they are gated
and do not serve the general public and they pre-existed the design currently required by the County's Road Standards as
defined in Table 7-107.
The LUDC allows for the waiver of specific standards provided that the following criteria have been met: 1) an
alternative design achieves the intent of the subject standard to the same or better degree and 2) the proposed alternative
will impose no greater impacts on adjacent properties than would occur through compliance with the specific standard
(Section 4-118).
In applications that include roads that do not meet current County road standards as outlined in Table 7-107, the County
has asked that Applicants request a waiver of Section 7-107.F, Design Standards, and include in the Application submittal
sufficient information, prepared by a professional qualified in the specific discipline, to demonstrate that they meet the
criteria outlined in Section 4-118 for granting a waiver. In doing so, the application must include:
A Statement of Adequacy - The evaluation of the existing roadway and waiver will need to include a clear
statement that finds that the road will be adequate for the proposed use. This statement must be signed by a
professional engineer qualified in traffic engineering and licensed by the State of Colorado. To support this
evaluation, the following information will be required to be provided:
Geometry of the road A description of how the private road does/does not meet the design standards
in Table 7-107. This should include a chart that compares the private road design to those standards in
Table 7-107, as well as a map that shows the existing road design and highlights those areas that deviate
from the standards. A narrative may also be helpful in describing the characteristics of the road as they
compare to Table 7-107 design standards. Unless available, this is not intended to imply construction -
level drawings.
Safety/Structural Issues A description of obvious safety and/or structural issues observed and a
statement about how these issues will be addressed.
Maintenance A description of how the road is and/or will be maintained. This should be supported
with the submittal of any existing or proposed maintenance agreements for the road sections.
Travel Demand An accurate count of the existing peak travel demand as well as the Average Daily
Traffic on the road. This should also include the types of vehicles that currently use the road as well as
the additional amount and type of traffic that the proposed use will generate through all phases of its
development.
Other Evidence of Compliance. In addition, Sections 7-I07.A, B, C, D, and E are required to be addressed,
which includes documentation about legal access. Sufficient evidence will be required to be submitted to
demonstrate compliance with these sections of the Code.
A. Section 4-104 Limited Impact
Approximately 3 months If submittal is complete
PE Garfreld County
Limited Impact Review Process
(Section 4-104)
Step 1! pre -application Conference
•Applicant has 6 months to submit application
Step 2: Application Submittal
Step 3' Completeness Review
.20 business days to review
•If incomplete, 60 days to remedy deficiencies
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Step 4! `a:lle:lLlle :Ie'c!rI••i: grid Prowide Notice
• Published, posted, and mailed to adjacent property owners within 200
feetand mineral owners at least 30 days but no more than 60 days prior
to BOCC public hearing
• 21 day comment period
tep 6: Evalution by Director
Step 7: BOCC Decision
• Applicant has 1 year to meet any conditions of approval