HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 Director's Determination 04.13.18Garfield Coúlnty
April 13,2018
Laramie Energy, LLC
c/o Lorne Prescott
760 Horizon Drive, Ste 101
Grand Junction, CO 81506
DIRECTOR DETERMINATION - Administrative Review Land Use Change
Permit- Laramie Energy Pad 697-03-07 -
Minor Temporary Employee Housing - Garfield
County File Number MTEH-03-18-8622
Dear Mr. Prescott:
This letter is being provided to you as the authorized representative for Laramie
Energy in regard to the General Administiative Review Application for a Temporary
Employee Housing Facility, Minor, known as the Laramie Energy Pad 697-03-07
Minor Temporary Employee Housing Facility and as represented in Exhibit A. The
proposed use is located approximately 21.1 miles north of the Town of Parachute
on property also known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2169-044-00-003.
The Director's Decision on the Application is based on the following findings and
subject to the Applicant's representations and conditions of approval.
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for an Administrative
Review Land Use Change Permit.
2. That for the above stated and other reasons the proposed Land Use
Change Permit for the Laramie Energy 697-03-07 Temporary Employee
Housing Facility, Minor is in the best interest of the health, safety,
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield
County.
3. That with the adoption of conditions, the application is in general
conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
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4. That with the adoption of conditions the application has adequately met
the requirements of the Garfield County Land Use and Development
Code, as amended.
A Director's Decision is hereby issued approving the Application subject to the
following conditionsi
1. Temporary Employee Housing Facility. During times of housing shortage or in
remote locations, the use of Factory Built Nonresidential Structures (as defined
under C.R.S. S 24-32-3301, as amended, and Resolution #35 of the Colorado
State Housing Board) utilized for a period of time not longer than 1 year or as
otherwise specified, for workers who are engaged in commercial, industrial,
mineral extraction, or highway operations and who are needed to support the
proper execution and safety of the related operations. Temporary Employee
Housing, shall not include RecreationalVehicles, except in a Small Facility.
2. Minor Temporary Housing Facilities, also referred to as "Minor Facilities," shall
have all of the following basic characteristics:
a) The Minor Facility and any associated infrastructure must be completely
contained within a State or Federally-permitted parcel (i.e. COGCC-
approved oil/gas well pad) in which reclamation and revegetation are
secured with the permitting agency (Permitted Site);
b) The Minor Facility is located at the Permitted Site for less than a cumulative
of 1 year; and
c) The Minor Facility shall have occupancy of 9 to 24 people who are
employees, contractors, or subcontractors of the operator and are
supporting the proper execution and safety of the related commercial,
industrial, extraction, or highway operations.
3. The Minor Facility shall adhere to the following Minor Permit standards
a) Minor Facilities must comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local
laws and regulations.
b) The Sheriff's Office and relevant fire protection district(s) must be notified
at least 24 hours prior to installation and removal of each Minor Facility. The
Community Development Department shall be copied on all such
notification, whether hard copy or electronic.
c) Water systems shall comply with standards set forth in section 7-705.8
d) Wastewater systems shall comply with standards set forth in section 7-
705.C.
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e) Minor Facilities shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition,
free of weeds and refuse. Any hazardous or noxious materials that must be
stored at the Minor Facility for operational or security reasons must be
managed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws
and regulations.
f) Wildlife-proof refuse containers must be provided for trash. Outdoor food
storage is prohibited unless facilities are provided that prevent the attraction
of animals to the Major Facility site.
Provisions for giving alarm in case of fire and fire suppression must
be installed per fire codes and as required by the fire protection
district.
Single-station carbon monoxide alarms must be placed in each
Manufactured Home or Recreational Vehicle unit.
g) Domestic animals are prohibited
h) Within 10 days following the expiration or other termination of the Land Use
Change Permit or represented date of removal identified within the Land
Use Change Permit, all housing structures, foundations, and associated
infrastructure shall be completely removed. The Operator shall provide the
Directorwith photos, dated and signed by the Operator's compliance officer,
indicating that all housing structures, foundations, and associated
infrastructure have been removed within the specified timeframe.
This Director's Determination will be fonruarded to the Board of County
Commissioners for a period of 10 days so that they may determine whether or not
to call up the application for further review. Once this time period has passed with
no request for review or public hearing, and provided all relevant conditions of
approval have been resolved the Land Use Change Permit will be issued.
Please contact this department if you have any questions
Sincerely,
, AICP
Di r of Community Development Department
Board of County Commissioners
Kelly Cave, Assistant County Attorney
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