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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 05.23.1988REQUEST: BOCC 5/23/88 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS Special Use Permits for Three Natural Gas Wells APPLICANT: Bonneville Fuels Corpo~ation LOCATION: SE 1/4 SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 NE 1/4 NW 1/4 section 23-T6S-R94W section 27-T6S-R94W section 21-T6S-R93W Well sites are located between one and six miles south and west of Rifle, off county Road 320 and the I-70 Frontage Rd. SITE DA'I'A: Each drilling site will consist of 2-3 acres WATER: SEWER: ACCESS: None proposed Portable Chemical Toilets Existing and proposed access roads off county Road 320 and the I-70 Frontage Rd. EXISTING ZONING: A/R/RD A/R/RD ADJACENT ZONING: I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN one site is located in each of the following three districts: District c, rural areas with minor environmental constraints; District F, river/floodplain severe environmental constraints; and the Rifle Urban Area of rnfluence, as designated on the Comprehensive Plan Management Districts Map. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL A. Site Description: The sites are located in a rural portion of the county with land uses in the vicinity primarily agricultural, rural residential, and open space. B. Project Description: The applicant proposes tc drill a natural gas well on each site, with operations to begin in May, 1988. III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS 1. Information on the well site located within the Rifle Urban Area of Influence has been proviae~ to the city. No comments from the city have been received at this time. 2. The applicant bas represented that a water supply is unnecessary for drilling operations, as they will be utilizing compressea air as a dril~ing medium. 3. Two of the proposed well sites will utilize approximately 6 miles of county Road 320. current county policy requires a $20,000 per mile road bond, or $15,000 per mile cash security, for restoration of road damage to hard surfaced county roads. The applicant is currently working with the county Attorney's office in establishing an acceptable alternate form of security. 4. The Colorado Water Conservation Board has verbally indicated that the well site in Section 27 is located in the 100 year floodplain, based on floodplain mapping on the Colorado River done by the Army corps of Engineers. A copy of their floodplain mapping for the area is being provided. s. The· well site located in section 27 proposes to utilize the state Highway controlled I-70 Frontage Road for access. The applicant should obtain any required state Hig11way Department approvals or permits for the use of tne frontage road and the development of any new access points. IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as required by law for the hearing before the Boaru of county commissioners. 2. That the hearing before the Board of county commissioners was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heara at that hearing 3. For the above stated and other reasons, the proposed use is in the best interest of the health, safety, mora~s, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield county. V. RECOMMENDATION APPROVAL, with the following conditions: 1. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the Board of county commissioners. 2. The applicant and driller shall notify the county Clerk 1 s office and the Assessor 1 s office to ensure proper licensing and assessment of equipment and vehicles based in the operation, prior to iinal approval. 3. The applicant and driller shall notify the county Road and Bridge Department, prior to moving a drilling rig across county Roads. In addition, the applicant shall provide on-going maintenance to county Road 320, under supervision of the Road and Bridge supervisor, including, but not iimited to, returning the county road to not less than its' condition prior to the commencement of Orillirig activities, at such time as the wells are drilled, completed, and equipped for production. Dust control measures, including mist drilling, will be utilized as needea. 4. The applicant shall submit a road restoration bond, or other security acceptable to the Board of county commissioners, consistent with the provisions of Resolution 82-83, as amended, in the amount of $90,000, to ensure compliance with condition #3. Said security shall be maintained in place until such time as the we~ls have been drilled, completed, and equipped for production. 5. The applicant shall submit lease agreements for mineral rights, including authorization for surface use, and access. Restoration shall be aodressed by these agreements or separate restoration agreements submitted. 6. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and Federal Agency requirements and obtain all appropriate permits. 7. The applicant shall obtain Road cut Permits, as required by the Garfield county Road and Bridge Department, for all new access points off county roads. 8. That prior to the issuance of a Special Use permit for the well site located in the NW 1/4 NW 1/4, Section 27, T6S, R9~a Fl998:J?lain Spesial 8se Permit sflall 9€' gQtai~~g iA .. ~p~aAee \1ith the Garfiel~ CG~aty ZGning peggl~tiee. 9. The applicant shall have 120 days from the date of the Resolution of conditional Approval to meet all conditions set forth in the Resolution. The Special use Permits shall be issued when all conditions are met and shall expire 120 days after issuance, unless construction or use nas commenced. / -J1v_ f-101,cr.J-..,/yft 50!,~ ;µ~,:;. CfJ•fy'"'t JU-{)...,' (,01.,lt s-1/.1 r~ ~,JJ..d_ s-dw&v,.,_ wJ.I 6'-etevJM 1 p,l,w-<-~ 1ou 'Y'-V-w-1 r~ ;c&J,flt.1. ,.,., °" rr~·N~ ~ (»~ /l'fff'"o ~ ~ lk. Av~ c.svr!/ G"'J'"=> f-1.-fr\JVI di.A ho J1V (IVC 6 ) t?-NR 11~ /:. :W~ (),.,"" f, Vej5W C»SirJ<i"-~ 5V?..JU: ('.orh1-j1No M -;vck._ fli \ vvctJI NJ: ~~ "1/oJ-Cj vf5fvv-"' ~,/,,_,,,.__ rrofcvhh..