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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 CorrespondencePVCMI Land Planning Division April 9, 2007 Mr. Fred Jarman Director Garfield County Building and Planning Department I 08 81h Street, 4th Floor Glenwood Springs, CO 8160 I Dear Mr. Jarman, 1038 County Road 323 Rifle, CO 81650 Ph. 970-625-5350 Fax 970-625-4522 Email: pvcm@hughes.net Please consider this packet our application for a Special Use Permit for the SemCrude L.P. Condensate Transfer Facility located on County Road 246 (Anvil Points Road) Township 6 South, Range 94 West, Section 20, 61h P.M. 1. Project Description: SemCrude L.P. transfers condensate from William Production RMT Co. natural gas well sites to facilities outside of Garfield County. Natural Gas condensate is a complex combination of hydrocarbons separated and/or condensed from natural gas and containing carbon numbers in the range of CS. During Summer operations, SemCrude L.P. utilizes tankers to haul condensate from well pad sites to facilities outside of Garfield County. The remote locations and varying road conditions of these natural gas wells necessitate the use of two and one-half ton truck/multi-axle tank trucks (bobtails) during the Winter and Spring months. Please see pictures of the tankers and bobtails attached in Tab 2a-Site Pictures. SemCrude L.P. is proposing to construct a Condensate Transfer Facility on the East side of Anvil Points road approximately 0.7 of a mile North of the Anvil Points Road, U.S. Highway 6 & 24 intersection. The purpose of the facility will be to allow a centralized location to unload condensate from the bobtails and then to load condensate onto tankers for transport to locations outside of Garfield County. Currently, these 80,000 pound tankers are driven to each of the many natural gas well sites in Garfield County to service these areas. The new facility will allow 50,000 pound bobtails to access natural gas well sites and haul to the facility. Page 1 of5 The benefits of this proposed facility will be the following: A. Decreased tanker traffic on smaller roadways thus an improvement in safety and a reduction in road damage. B. A centralized location will allow for limited storage of condensate thus a net decrease of 30% in tanker truck trips should be realized. C. Decreased impact on County Roads. Decreasing the 80,000 pound tankers and instead utilizing 50,000 pound bobtails for hauling from natural gas well sites. The proposed location is a Williams Production RMT Co. well pad (Well 523-20) that has an existing access from Anvil Points Road. The proposed site will be approximately 400 feet x 450 feet, approximately 4.13 acres. 2.177 acres of area will be disturbed, as detailed in 11.2.A Site Rehabilitation Plan. The proposed facility will require a single access from Anvil Points road to allow for circulation. There is proposed to be 10 -400 barrel tanks on-site for storage of NGL with a dedicated loading and unloading location. 1 Ox400= 4,000 barrels. I barrel = 42 gallons. 4,000 barrels x 42 gallons= 168,000 gallons. As noted on the site plan and detailed in the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan, a perimeter berm will be constructed around the storage area to allow for containment of 1.5 times the maximum storage capacity as per federal law. Two bobtail trucks will be parked on-site when they are not in use and will be plugged into electrical service for diesel engine block heaters. A 100 sq. ft. or smaller storage shed will be located on-site to store documents for use by personnel. This storage shed will not be occupied but will have a phone and fax for driver use. There will be a portable toilet on-site for use by the drivers. Currently, SemCrude L.P. anticipates a maximum of 8 trips per day by the bobtails and 4 trips a day by tankers. This number is planned to double within the next 2 years to 16 trips per day by the bobtails and 8 trips a day by tankers. The property encompassing the Condensate Transfer Facility will be leased by SemCrude L.P. from W.F. Clough. This executed lease document is attached. The proposed facility is well-placed within this property to reduce impacts on adjacent properties. Please see exhibit 6-Vicinity Map. This proposed facility will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. Please find attached pictures of the existing site and the surrounding area. 2. Existing zoning: The proposed plant expansion area is Resource Lands-Lower Valley Floor. The Garfield County Zoning Resolution Section 3.10.04 notes "Resource Lands-Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor. Uses, special: allowed by permit only: Industrial support facilities which would include: material handling, pumping facilities, Page 2 of5 electric distribution, warehouse facilities/staging areas, water impoundments, utility lines, utility substations, extraction, processing, accessory uses to the above ... " We see that the proposed facility meets the Garfield County Resource Lands-Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor special use permit designations as a material handling industrial support facility. 3. Surrounding zoning: Resource Lands and the existing uses are Industrial and Agricultural. 4. Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000: The Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000 notes this project in Study Area 3. Natural Resource extraction is detailed in Section 9 of the "Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs" located on page 17. "Garfield County recognizes that under Colorado Law, the surface and mineral right interests have certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to extract and develop these interests. Furthermore, private property owners also have certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to have the mineral estate developed in a reasonable manner and to have adverse land use impacts mitigated." Policies Section 9 .I notes: "Garfield County, to the extent legally possible, will require adequate mitigation to address the impacts of mineral extraction on adjacent landowners. These measures may include the following: A. Landscaping and screening; B. Modification of phasing or area to be mined; C. Roadway improvements and signage; D. Safe and efficient access routes; E. Drainage improvements to protect surface and groundwater" We see that the proposed proposed facility meets the Garfield County comprehensive plan goals, objectives, policies and programs. We have addressed each of the policies stated in 9. I. Additionally, the surrounding uses to this property include the Garfield County landfill, natural gas drilling operations and the oil shale processing facility located at the New Paraho. 5. Referral Agencies: We have had a pre-application meeting with Mr. Fred Jarman, Director of the Garfield County Building and Planning Department on December 7, 2006. Page 3 of5 We have met with many of the referral agencies to review the proposed project and to review agency concerns and issues. Please find below status of meetings and conversations with referral agencies to date. A. Garfield County Road & Bridge Department-Jake Mall December 11, 2006-Jake Mall and I discussed the project via phone. 1. Mr. Mall noted that a paved apron will be required with a recommended 100 foot wide flared access to enable truck turning without running into borrow ditches. Mr. Mall noted that an 80 foot flared access design may be allowed depending upon our submitted site plan. 2. 24" diameter culverts will need to be installed at both entries with flare ends. 3. Paving depths and materials will need to be shown on the drawings from County Road 246 to the property line. 4. A stop sign will need to be installed at the access onto County Road 246. 5. An access permits for the proposed entry will need to be applied for from the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department. B. Rifle Fire Protection District-Kevin Whalen December 11, 2006-Kevin Whalen and I discussed the project via phone. The RFPD will review the application when they receive it in regards to fire safety. C. Colorado Division of Wildlife-J.T. Romatske December 12, 2006-Phil Vaughan left a phone message for Officer Romatske and has not heard back from him. D. Jesse Smith-Assistant County Manager/Acting Garfield County Oil and Gas Auditor- December 12, 2006-Jesse Smith and I discussed the project via phone. Jesse spoke about concerns of odor mitigation and camouflaging of the facility. E. Steve Anthony-Garfield County Vegetation Management- December 11, 2006-Steve Anthony and I discussed the project via phone. Steve indicated that he would review the application after receiving it and will comment. Phil Vaughan noted that the site will be kept devoid of vegetation. F. Jim Rada-Garfield County Public Health Department-Environmental Health Specialist. December 12, 2006-Jim Rada and I discussed the project via phone. We discussed odor mitigation, camouflaging and the necessity of an on-site portable toilet. Page 4 of 5 6. Impact Statement- Please find this information in submittal number 11 in the application. 7. Performance Standards as detailed in the Garfield County Supplementary Regulations 5.03.08 (5) Please find this information in submittal number 12 "Performance Standards" in the application. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, ~~.~~\__ Philip B. Vaughan President PVCMI Page5of5 PVCMI Land Planning Division 1038 County Road 323 Rifle, CO 81650 April 9, 2007 Mr. Fred Jarman Director Garfield County Building and Planning Department 108 81h Street, 4th Floor Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Dear Mr. Jarman, Ph. 970-625-5350 Fax 970-625-4522 Email: pvcm@hughes.net Please consider this packet our application for a Special Use Permit for the SemCrude L.P. Condensate Transfer Facility located on County Road 246 (Anvil Points Road) Township 6 South, Range 94 West, Section 20, 61h P.M. 1. Project Description: SemCrude L.P. transfers condensate from William Production RMT Co. natural gas well sites to facilities outside of Garfield County. Natural Gas condepBate is a complex combination of hydrocarbons separated and/or condensed from naiur~I gas and containing carbon numbers in the range of CS. '' ,,, During Summer operations, SemCrude L.P. utilizes tankers to haul condensate from well pad sites to facilities outside of Garfield County. The remote locations and varying road conditions of these natural gas wells necessitate the use of two and one-half ton truck/multi-axle tank trucks (bobtails) during the Winter and Spring months. Please see pictures of the tankers and bobtails attached in Tab 2a-Site Pictures. SemCrude L.P. is proposing to construct a Condensate Transfer Facility on the East side of Anvil Points road approximately 0.7 of a mile North of the Anvil Points Road, U.S. Highway 6 & 24 intersection. The purpose of the facility will be to allow a centralized location to unload condensate froirt. the bobtails and then to load condensate onto tankers for transport to locations outside of Garfield County. Currently, these 80,000 pound tankers are driven to each of the many natural gas well sites in Garfield County to service these areas. The new facility will allow 50,000 pound bobtails to access natural gas well sites and haul to the facility. Page 1of5 The benefits of this proposed facility will be the following: A. Decreased tanker traffic on smaller roadways thus an improvement in safety and a reduction in road damage. B. A centralized location will allow for limited storage of condensate thus a net decrease of 30% in tanker truck trips should be realized. C. Decreased impact on County Roads. Decreasing the 80,000 pound tankers and instead utilizing 50,000 pound bobtails for hauling from natural gas well sites. The proposed location is a Williams Production RMT Co. well pad (Well 523-20) that has an existing access from Anvil Points Road. The proposed site will be approximately 400 feet x 450 feet, approximately 4.13 acres. 2.177 acres of area will be disturbed, as detailed in 11.2.A Site Rehabilitation Plan. The proposed facility will require a single access from Anvil Points road to allow for circulation. There is proposed to be I 0 -400 barrel tanks on-site for storage of NGL with a dedicated loading and unloading location. I Ox400= 4,000 barrels. I barrel = 42 gallons. 4,000 barrels x 42 gallons= 168,000 gallons. As noted on the site plan and detailed in the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan, a perimeter berm will be constructed around the storage area to allow for containment of 1.5 times the maximum storage capacity as per federal law. Two bobtail trucks will be parked on-site when they are not in use and will be plugged into electrical service for diesel engine block heaters. A I 00 sq. ft. or smaller storage shed will be located on-site to store documents for use by personnel. This storage shed will not be occupied but will have a phone and fax for driver use. There will be a portable toilet on-site for use by the drivers. Currently, SemCrude L.P. anticipates a maximum of 8 trips per day by the bobtails and 4 trips a day by tankers. This number is planned to double within the next 2 years to 16 trips per day by the bobtails and 8 trips a day by tankers. The property encompassing the Condensate Transfer Facility will be leased by SemCrude L.P. from W.F. Clough. This executed lease document is attached. The proposed facility is well-placed within this property to reduce impacts on adjacent properties. Please see exhibit 6-Vicinity Map. This proposed facility will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days per year. Please find attached pictures of the existing site and the surrounding area. 2. Existing zoning: The proposed plant expansion area is Resource Lands-Lower Valley Floor. The Garfield County Zoning Resolution Section 3.10.04 notes "Resource Lands-Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor. Uses. special: allowed by permit only: Industrial support facilities which would include: material handling, pumping facilities, Page 2 of 5 electric distribution, warehouse facilities/staging areas, water impoundments, utility lines, utility substations, extraction, processing, accessory uses to the above ... " We see that the proposed facility meets the Garfield County Resource Lands-Gentle Slopes and Lower Valley Floor special use permit designations as a material handling industrial support facility. 3. Surrounding zoning: Resource Lands and the existing uses are Industrial and Agricultural. 4. Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000: The Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000 notes this project in Study Area 3. Natural Resource extraction is detailed in Section 9 of the "Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs" located on page 17. "Garfield County recognizes that under Colorado Law, the surface and mineral right interests have certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to extract and develop these interests. Furthermore, private property owners also have certain legal rights and privileges, including the right to have the mineral estate developed in a reasonable manner and to have adverse land use impacts mitigated." Policies Section 9.1 notes: "Garfield County, to the extent legally possible, will require adequate mitigation to address the impacts of mineral extraction on adjacent landowners. These measures may include the following: A. Landscaping and screening; B. Modification of phasing or area to be mined; C. Roadway improvements and signage; D. Safe and efficient access routes; E. Drainage improvements to protect surface and groundwater" We see that the proposed proposed facility meets the Garfield County comprehensive plan goals, objectives, policies and programs. We have addressed each of the policies stated in 9. I. Additionally, the surrounding uses to this property include the Garfield County landfill, natural gas drilling operations and the oil shale processing facility located at the New Paraho. 5. Referral Agencies: We have had a pre-application meeting with Mr. Fred Jarman, Director of the Garfield County Building and Planning Department on December 7, 2006. Page 3 of5 We have met with many of the referral agencies to review the proposed project and to review agency concerns and issues. Please find below status of meetings and conversations with referral agencies to date. A. Garfield County Road & Bridge Department-Jake Mall December 11, 2006-Jake Mall and I discussed the project via phone. 1. Mr. Mall noted that a paved apron will be required with a recommended 100 foot wide flared access to enable truck turning without running into borrow ditches. Mr. Mall noted that an 80 foot flared access design may be allowed depending upon our submitted site plan. 2. 24" diameter culverts will need to be installed at both entries with flare ends. 3. Paving depths and materials will need to be shown on the drawings from County Road 246 to the property line. 4. A stop sign will need to be installed at the access onto County Road 246. 5. An access permits for the proposed entry will need to be applied for from the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department. B. Rifle Fire Protection District-Kevin Whalen December 11, 2006-Kevin Whalen and I discussed the project via phone. The RFPD will review the application when they receive it in regards to fire safety. C. Colorado Division of Wildlife-J.T. Romatske December 12, 2006-Phil Vaughan left a phone message for Officer Romatske and has not heard back from him. D. Jesse Smith-Assistant County Manager/Acting Garfield County Oil and Gas Auditor- December 12, 2006-Jesse Smith and I discussed the project via phone. Jesse spoke about concerns of odor mitigation and camouflaging of the facility. E. Steve Anthony-Garfield County Vegetation Management- December 11, 2006-Steve Anthony and I discussed the project via phone. Steve indicated that he would review the application after receiving it and will comment. Phil Vaughan noted that the site will be kept devoid of vegetation. F. Jim Rada-Garfield County Public Health Department-Environmental Health Specialist. December 12, 2006-Jim Rada and I discussed the project via phone. We discussed odor mitigation, camouflaging and the necessity of an on-site portable toilet. Page 4 of5 6. Impact Statement- Please find this information in submittal number 11 in the application. 7. Performance Standards as detailed in the Garfield County Supplementary Regulations 5.03.08 (5) Please find this information in submittal number 12 "Performance Standards" in the application. Please contact me with any questions. Sincerely, ~O~. Philip'B. Vaugha~ P'tei&ieht PVCMI Page 5 of 5 STATE OF COLORADO Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNllY EMPLOYER Mark B. Konishi, Acting Director 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephon e: (3 03) 297-1192 wildlife. s tate. co. us June 14 , 2007 Garfield County Building and Planning Department Attn: Fred Jarman , staff planner 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 RE: Estate of William F. Clough-Special Use Permit Dear Mr. Jarman, For Wildlife- F or People The Division of Wildlife (DOW) thanks you for the opportunity to address wildlife impacts for the aforementioned special use p ermit. Currently , the DOW ha s developed a pilot developm ent strategy with Williams Energy as well as th e BLM . This strategy envisions a rolling staged development across the landscape from Webster Mesa to the East, moving West toward Parachute. Mitigation is also taking place upon the landscape in this area to offset impacts to wildlife. Williams is also assisting the DOW with a mule deer monitoring effort which tracks mule deer via radio collars within this area with regards to their actions and effects of winter drilling . The DOW would ask the applicant if this location is the only option , or if another location outside the pilot project location would be avail able. We reali ze this will be th e likely location due to time constraints and planning . Again , if this is the only possibl e location, the DOW will address the changes to the landscape in our pilot project meetings. The location of the site is within mule deer winter range , severe winter range and concentration area . Impacts to wintering mule deer will be felt within the project area . We recommend that the applicant voluntaril y enact winter operation hours for the facility . An example of these hours would be from 9am to 4pm , to allow for shorter time for the impacts to take place during winter months from December to April. Often satellite sites such as the propo sed can be attractants to many species of wildlife due to tra sh and litter. We would ask that th e site be routinely cleaned and trash free to lessen the wildlife and tra sh impact. Any liquid pits or ponds should be netted and completely fenced to alleviate any wildlife from entering into those locations and causing mortalities . The fencing should be at least six feet high and should also be below the surface of the soil at least 16 inches with a smaller mesh for small mammals . DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE SOUR CES, Harri s D. Sherman, Exec utiv e Dir ect or WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Tom Burk e, Chair• Claire O'Neal , Vi ce Chair• Robert Bra y , Sec reta ry Memb ers, Denn is Bu ec hl er • Brad Coo rs • J effrey Crawford • Tim Glenn • Roy McAnally • Ri chard Ray Ex Officio Members, Harri s Sherm an and John Stulp Again, we appreciate the opportunity to address these possible impacts. If there are questions regarding these recommendations please feel free to contact JT Romatzke at (970) 255-6124. Sincerely, LD~4h. ~, Dean Riggs Area Wildlife Manager cc. Velarde, Petch, Romatzke Page I of I Fred Jarman From: Santhony1029@aol.com Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2007 12:29 AM To: Fred Jarman Subject: Bargath-Cottonwood to Webster Hill Gathering Line Fred The Vegetation/Rehab Plan is acceptable. A security of $2500 per acre is recommended. Phil Vaughan states (Tab 13, page 2) that the total amount of acreage to be disturbed excluding Federal lands is 118.36 Acres. I think that he may have included COOT ROW in that figure, if that is the case, then the acreage figure would have to be adjusted as Garfield County does not establish security for COOT lands. Steve Anthony See what's free at AOL.com. 61412007 Exhibits (06/04/07) B c D E Proof of Mail Recei ts Proof of Publication Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 19 Staff Memorandum 78 • as amended (the Zoning Code) A lication Memo from the County Ro d d B . ;.,.._. as e artment dated 5/30/07 -9 i/A )MoA41t?cl ? 0 -L$-?ov;;vy( (Vl/1-A-Y"I./ G--ifu./J. /cdf fki>WJ. -7" 'tu"'lr.>"'y A4/u -~ Jy.LvJ µ._,, ~'"'" J P,, -) t<j//vj /rt!Y j-o_k"- ?v?f--;I ~1/) BOCC 06/04/07 FJ PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS TYPE OF REVIEW PROPERTY OWNER: LESSEE: REPRESENTATIVE: LOCATION: SITE INFORMATION: ACCESS: EXISTING ZONING: ADJACENT ZONING: Special Use Permit for "Storage and Material Handling of Natural Resources" The Estate of William F. Clough Semcrude L. P. PVCMI (Philip B. Vaughan) The subject property is approximately 0.7 miles north of SH 6 & 24 on CR 246 (Anvil Points Road) 4.13 acre site on 3,200 acre property Driveway off of County Road 246 Resource Lands (GSL VF) Resource Lands (GSL VF) I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION BOCC -06104107 Page2 Semcrude, LLC is a company which currently works in Garfield County transferring condensate as a marketable commodity from Williams Production RMT (Williams) natural gas wells to processing facilities outside Garfield County. As you know, condensate is comprised of hydrocarbons that are naturally produced as a part of the natural gas drilling operation as a by-product. Semcrude is commonly hired by natural gas drilling companies to purchase this commodity and take it to market. In this case, during the summer months Semcrude currently uses 80,000 lb. tanker trucks to visit each well pad to collect condensate and then trucks it out of the County. Due to adverse weather conditions in the spring and winter months, a smaller 50,000 lb. "bobtail" truck is used to go to well pads due to varying road conditions and remote locations. Semcrude wishes to construct ten (10) 400 barrel tanks (which would hold a maximum of 168,000 gallons) to serve as an unmanned centralized collection I storage facility where the larger 80,000 lb. tankers will haul condensate from the facility to destinations out of the County and only the smaller bobtail trucks will collect condensate from the well pads. This facility would operate 24 I 7 year round. The Application states that this facility will result in the following benefits to Garfield County than their current operations: I) Decreases large tanker traffic on smaller county roadways resulting in increased safety and reduction in road damage; 2) Allows for limited storage of condensate which results in a 30% decrease in tanker trips; 3) Decreases impact on county roads by eliminating 80,000 lb. tanker trips by replacing them with 50,000 lb. l!ucks. The operation envisions a maximum of 8 bobtail trips per day and 4 tanker trips per day. The application states that these trips are planned to double within the next 2 years to 16 bobtail trips per day and 8 tanker trips per day. The graphic to the right shows a reduced site plan showing the access from CR 246, internal 2 circulation, tank battery, and support building. BOCC -06104107 Page3 The process for production and handling of condensate is complicated but Staff thought it would be helpful for background so that general process is provided here: The raw natural gas feedstock from a gas well or a group of wells is cooled to lower the gas temperature to below its hydrocarbon dew point at the feedstock pressure and that condenses a good part of the gas condensate hydrocarbons. The feedstock mixture of gas, liquid condensate and water is then routed to a high pressure separator vessel where the water and the raw natural gas are separated and removed. The raw natural gas from the high pressure separator is sent to the main gas compressor. The gas condensate from the high pressure separator flows through a throttling control valve to a low pressure separator. The reduction in pressure across the control valve causes the condensate to undergo a partial vaporization referred to as a flash vaporization. The raw natural gas from the low pressure separator is sent to a "booster" compressor which raises the gas pressure and sends it through a cooler and on to the main gas compressor. The main gas compressor raises the pressure of the gases from the high and low pressure separators to whatever pressure is required for the pipeline transportation of the gas to the raw natural gas processing plant. The main gas compressor discharge pressure will depend upon the distance to the raw natural gas processing plant and it may require that a multi-stage compressor be used. From gas wells Cooler High pressure Gas separator Condensate water ..... -t:"d_.,. Low pressure separator Gas Compressor Pipeline to lD--• Natural Gas Processing Plant Condensate to ...._.._O'<:J.-... oil refinery or other use Schematic flow diagram of the separation of conclensate from raw natural gas 3 At the raw natural gas processing plant, the gas will be dehydrated and acid gases and other impurities will be removed from the gas. Then the ethane (C2 ), propane (C3 ), butanes (C4) and Cs plus higher molecular weight hydrocarbons (referred to as Cs+) will also be removed and recovered as byproducts. The water removed from both the high and low pressure BOCC -06104107 Page4 separators will probably need to be processed to remove hydrogen sulfide before the water can be disposed of or reused in some fashion. Some of the raw natural gas may be re-injected into the gas wells to help maintain the gas reservoir pressures. II. ZONING & ADJACENT USES The subject property is zoned Resource Lands and is more specifically located in the Gentle Slopes I Lower Valley Floor sub zone. Additionally, the areas surrounding the site are also zoned RL. Storage and Material Handling of Natural Resources are allowed in this zone district as special uses requiring the approval of the Board of County Commissioners. The uses that surround the site include the County Landfill to the north, interstate and state highway system to the south, and open range land to the east and west that have significant oil and gas related activities on them including active drilling, compression and pipeline activity. 4 III. AUTHORITY & APPLICABILITY BOCC -06104107 Page5 Pursuant to Section 9.03.04 of the Zoning Resolution, an application for a Special Use Permit shall be approved or denied by the Board of County Commissioners after holding a public hearing thereon in conformance with all provisions of the Zoning Resolution. The Board may, at its discretion, refer the Application to the Planning Commission for a recommendation. IV. REVIEW AGENCY AND OTHER COMMENTS Comments have been received from the following agencies I community groups and are integrated throughout this memorandum as applicable. A. Rifle Fire Protection District: No comments received B. Colorado Division of Wildlife: No comments received C. Garfield County Road and Bridge Department: (See Exhibit F) D. Garfield County Vegetation Management: No comments received E. Garfield County Oil & Gas Department: (See Exhibit G) V. GARFIELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The property is located in Study Area 3 and has been designated as "Outlying Residential" and is also located with the acre designated as a "Visual Corridor". The Applicant has proposed a use that is industrial in nature which conflicts with the present designation. Consider the following Goals, Objectives, and policies that apply to the proposal: a. Goals Future, long-term commercial and industrial development at the western and interchange parts of the County and Communities. Garfield County will encourage the development of a diversified industrial base for the County which recognizes the human resources, natural resources, and physical location-to-market capabilities of the community, and which further recognizes and addresses the social and environmental impacts of industrial uses. The subject property is located approximately 0.7 miles north ofI-70 and Highway 6. The nearest I- 70 interchange from the subject property is approximately 2 miles away at Rulison. Locating industrial development in this area is consistent with the Plan. The proposed use is a support business to the oil I gas exploration industry which is centered in the same area of the county as the proposed use. Again, as mentioned above, surrounding uses in the general area include the County Landfill to the north, major interstate and state highway to the south and open rangeland that has significant oil and gas exploration and production facilities to the east and west. 5 b. Objectives BOCC -06104107 Page6 4.1 To ensure that commercial and industrial developments are compatible with adjacent land uses and mitigate impacts identified during the plan review process. The subject property is located in a rural, increasingly industrial area adjacent to natural gas well drilling activity, I-70 and SH 6 & 24, and the County landfill to the north. Due to these activities, Staff is reluctant to suggest that this area is ideal for residential development in the near future and it will most likely continue to be characterized as open range with some form of activity resultant from the oil and gas industry. It should be noted that this is also the main gateway to the Naval Oil Shale reserve area. The proposed use will be screened significantly decreasing its impact to the sun-ounding area. 1.2 Encourage the location of industrial development in areas where visual, noise, air quality, and infrastructure impacts are reduced. The proposed use will be visually detrimental to the sun-ounding natural environment seen from I-70. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as lying within the Visual Con-idor which is based on significant view-sheds or natural features, distance from a major travel corridor, and topographic conditions that define sight distance from a major roadway. In this way (and as recognized by the Plan by placing land use value on visual corridors), I-70 serves as a linear gateway to the rest of the County and it provides visitors to Garfield County with their first impression. This impression also assumes the rest of the County is treated in the same manner regarding appropriate land use or associated mitigation ofland uses. An unmitigated or inappropriate land use only detracts from the natural assets I resources of the County. The Applicant proposes to install an 8-foot chain link fence with desert tan vertical slats along the perimeter of the property which will significantly reduce the visual impact of the industrial nature of the tanks and associated tankers on site. As the property is located on all sides by uses industrial in nature, Staff feels this is an appropriate area in terms of noise. In addition, as this property has easy access to I-70 and Highway 6, the location is appropriate in terms of infrastructure impact and air quality. 4.6 Ensure the type, size, and scope of industrial and commercial development are consistent with the long-term land use objectives of the county. The Plan's proposed land use map identifies this property as Outlying Residential rather than Light Industrial which would be a more appropriate designation. However, one of the goals in the plan is to locate the proposed use near or at interchanges in the western part of the County. Based on this, it appears, with proper mitigation, the use could be consistent with the Plan. 6 c. Policies BOCC -06104107 Page 7 4.3 Landscaping and screening will be required to address specific visual impacts of industrial and commercial development. The site plan represents an 8-foot privacy fence around the perimeter pf the 4.3 acres site for the purpose of screening the use from this public right-of-way. However, due to the topography of the area, I-70 sits slightly above the subject property and will have an aerial view of the proposed facilities. The Plan identifies the property as lying within the Visual Corridor which is based on significant view-sheds or natural features, distance from a major travel corridor, and topographic conditions that define sight distance from a major roadway. Staff finds that the Applicant has attempted to reduce the visual impacts along Highway 6 from this use although the topography of the area makes screening from I-70 difficult. Staff suggests that the applicant paint buildings, rooftop equipment and associated infrastructure in a manner that is consistent with the surrounding landscape in order to better disguise the facility and reduce its visual impacts. The application does propose such coloring schemes that, with the fencing, will significant reduce the visual impact and meets the intent of this policy. 4.4 The project review process will include the identification and mitigation of transportation impacts related to commercial and industrial development. The application states that the facility will allow for fewer large tanker trucks on the County's road system resulting in increased safety and reduced road impacts. The subject property has good access to both I-70 and Highway 6 & 24. However, the vehicles will utilize county roads and are subject to overweight and size permits and should utilize the County Road Departments suggested haul routes. VI. REVIEW CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL USE PERMITS (SECTION 5:03) Pursuant to Section 5.03, as listed under the Zone District Regulations, special uses shall conform to all requirements listed thereunder and elsewhere in the Zoning Resolution, as well as the following standards: 1. Utilities adequate to provide water and sanitation service based on accepted engineering standards and approved by the Board of County Commissioners shall either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use. Response The proposed use is an unmanned facility requiring no on-site employees. Because it serves as a centralized facility where trucks come in, potentially from a long haul route, the Applicant proposes to install a portable toilet on site that can serve the limited sanitation needs of drivers while on site. Staff suggests this method is preferred over requiring the installation of a permanent ISDS as it can 7 BOCC -06104107 Page8 be located within the proposed sight obscuring fencing and will be screened and serves a very limited need. No water service is needed or required for this operation. Staff finds this standard has been met. 2. Street improvements adequate to accommodate traffic volume generated by the proposed use and to provide safe, convenient access to the use shall either be in place or shall be constructed in conjunction with the proposed use. Response The operation envisions a maximum of 8 bobtail trips per day and 4 tanker trips per day. The application states that these trips are planned to double within the next 2 years to 16 bobtail trips per day and 8 tanker trips per day. The proposed use has a direct access point onto CR 246 (Anvil Points Road) which is a dead-end County Road that serves as the primary access to the County Landfill, the Naval Oil Shale Reserve area, and existing Williams Production RMT natural gas activities on the Bill Clough property and serve as the main access to one residence that is located approximately 0.75 miles from the subject facility to the west. The location of the access point onto CR 246 has very good visibility to the north and south. The Application states that one of the primary objectives of the facility is to reduce the use of large 80,000 lb multi-axe! trucks on the County's road system which will reduce impact to the physical roadway as well as increase safety on the road system. As stated earlier, this facility will result in the following benefits to Garfield County than their current operations: I) Decreases large tanker traffic on smaller county roadways resulting in increased safety and reduction in road damage. (Decreases impact on county roads by eliminating 80,000 lb. tanker trips by replacing them with 50,000 lb. trucks.) 2) Allows for limited storage of condensate which results in a 30% decrease in tanker trips; The County Road and Bridge Department conducted a site visit with the Applicant and has no objections to this application with the following comments: A. Road and Bridge will issue a driveway access permit upon final approval by the BOCC with conditions specific to the driveway location. The conditions will include the width of the driveway access, a paved apron and a stop sign at the entrance to Cr. 246. The stop sign and installation shall be as required by the MUTCD (The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). B. This facility fits in with other operations in the surrounding area and is away from a residential area. The reduction in truck traffic on CR 246 is a benefit to the County Road system and the location of this proposed facility uses a limited distance of CR 246 from the intersection of 8 Highway 6 & 24 to the proposed facility. BOCC -06104107 Page 9 C. As tanker transport vehicles are mandated under the divisible load standards they cannot haul more than the weight limit on CR 246. The weight limit on CR 246 is 80,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles and 54,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles. D. All vehicles hauling equipment and building materials for the proposed facility will abide by Garfield County's oversize/overweight permit system. Staff finds that the proposed project will not adversely affect the County's road system and that the specific requirements from the Road and Bridge Department shall be conditions of approval. Staff finds this standard to be met. 3. Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impact on adjacent uses of land through installation of screen fences or landscape materials on the periphery of the lot and by location of intensively utilized areas, access points, lighting and signs in such a manner as to protect established neighborhood character. Response The project is proposed to be located on the I-70 valley floor below the Roan Cliffs in Sharrard Park and is generally characterized as sparse open range with sage cover. The neighborhood character has been largely dominated by natural gas exploration facilities, the County Landfill at Anvil Points, the Naval Oil Shale Reserve, and State Highway 6 & 24 and I-70 to the south. The proposed location of the project encompassing 4.13 acres is approximately 0.75 miles north of State Highway 6 & 24 and I-70. The project facilities include ten 400 bbl. tanks which are 12 feet in diameter and 20 feet tall, storage of two 80,00 tanker trucks, a small JO x 10 storage shed, and a portable toilet. Due to the low ground cover and elevation gain of the ground as seen from State Highway 6 & 24 and I-70 to the south, these facilities will be visible. Additionally, the Comprehensive Plan identifies the property as lying within the Visual Corridor which is based on significant view-sheds or natural features, distance from a major travel corridor, and topographic conditions that define sight distance from a major roadway. In this way (and as recognized by the Plan by placing land use value on visual corridors), I-70 serves as a linear gateway to the rest of the County and it provides visitors to Garfield County with their first impression. This impression also assumes the rest of the County is treated in the same manner regarding appropriate land use or associated mitigation of land uses. An unmitigated or inappropriate land use only detracts from the natural assets I resources of the County. 9 BOCC -06104107 Page JO Applicant proposes to minimize the visual impact of the facility by installing an 8-foot chain link fence around the facility with desert tan colored slats which will help to lessen the industrial visual impact the site. Additionally, the structures and tanks will also be painted a desert tan so as to better blend with the surrounding area. Staff finds the Applicant's proposal to install an 8-foot chain link fence around the facility with desert tan colored slats will aid in the screening of the facility but will not totally screen the facility as the tanks are approximately 20 feet tall. (Staff notes that a building permit is needed for fencing taller than 6 feet.) This portable toilet needs to be located within the 8- foot enclosure to be adequately screened from view. Section 5.03.07 [Industrial Operations[ Pursuant to Section 5.03 .07 of the Zoning Resolution, a permit for Industrial Operations requires the submittal of an impact statement on the proposed use describing its location, scope, design and construction schedule, including an explanation of its operational characteristics. The impact statement is required to address the following: (A) Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface run-off, stream flow or ground water. Response The project's sole purpose is the transfer and storage of condensate as a marketable by-product of the natural gas drilling operation and generally contains the following constituents: • Hydrogen sulfide, mercaptans, Carbon dioxide, Straight-chain alkanes, Cyclohexane, and perhaps other naphthenes, and Aromatics (benzene, toluene, xylenes and ethylbenzene) • The natural gas condensate is also referred to as simply condensate, or gas condensate, or sometimes natural gasoline because it contains hydrocarbons within the gasoline boiling range. A natural gas liquid with a vapor pressure intermediate between natural gas condensate and liquefied petroleum gas and has a boiling point within the range of gasoline. This hydrocarbon mixture is liquid at ambient pressure and temperature. It is volatile and unstable but can be blended with other hydrocarbons to produce commercial gasoline. The 400 barrel tanks would look like the tanks on the right but would be painted desert tan. The application contains both a Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) and a Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control Plan (SPCC) that provide details as to how the facility is lined and bermed 10 BOCC -06104107 Page 11 in order to contain a spill and prevent contamination of ground or surface water from rnnoff in a large drainage event. (Note, the SPCC plan is for another similar Semcrude facility called an "Oil Spill Prevention and Response Plan for Shipments of Oil in Cargo Tank Trailers."; however, the Applicant intends to submit a site specific SPCC plan for this facility once the facility improvements are completed so that the plan can pertain specifically to how this facility was constructed so that spill prevention can be tailored accordingly. Staff finds that both documents provide minimal detail as to how to adequately contain condensate on the ground should there be a serious leak. The SPCC plan states for petroleum products, "Containers used for Petroleum storage shall be tightly sealed and clearly labeled. On-site fuel tanks will be protected with at least a two-foot, plastic lined dirt berm completely surrounding the tank in case of a leak or spill." At maximum capacity, the site could spill 168,000 gallons of condensate onto the ground. The Application narrative discusses a berm to be constructed to contain 1.5 times the maximum storage capacity, but does not mention any type of liner to protect groundwater from contamination. Staff finds this needs to be better explored by the Applicant. The County Oil and Gas Department reviewed the Application and also pointed out that there appears to be a deficient design in containing contaminants from migrating to ground water and that the silt fencing would only serve as a stormwater I silt detention measure during construction and would be removed once construction is compete. Additionally, the SPCC plan submitted in the Application is based on a project in Texas and need to have all the emergency and corporate contacts updated for Colorado and the local region. A new SPCC plan needs to be submitted that reflects Colorado regulations and local emergency contacts. (B) Impacts on adjacent land from the generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration, or other emanations. " L-, / " / 1,, ,_, ) -{!// 1 IY'"") I .o/ -r "l'<-1 , ) /_ j 11 · (· /)vbwft!. Response ? ""'tAlr {,J) 011t)J/tl --> /' f. "'"'~ As mentioned above, condensafuhas a significant bad odor resultant from vapor naturally produced,.J ~y"'-h"' from the condensate. ~nly does condensate smell bad, but is also releases certain Volatile ~v."11 / .,fJ.<1. Organic Compound (VOC · nto the atmosphere. The County does not specifically regulate these emissions; however, t e tale Department of Public Health and Environment does regulate those requiring venting permits. The only significant dust generation will occur during construction of the site. The Applicant has provided a Storm Water Management Plan that calls for Best Management Practices in dealing with erosion control measures and the Applicant also states they intend to keep moisture in the soil to keep dust down by using water or dust suppressant when necessary. Regarding noise, the land use code requires that a project demonstrate that it can meet the state's noise guidelines at the time the Application is made. To this end, the state statute states "Sound 11 BOCC -06104107 Page 12 levels of noise radiating from a property line at a distance o/25 feet or more therefrom in excess of the dB(A} established for the following time periods and zones shall constitute (prema facia} evidence that such noise is a public nuisance." The table below shows the zones and dB(A) acceptable for each zone and particular time. Zone 7amto7om 7omto7am Residential 55 dB(A) 50dB(A) Co111mercial 60dB(A) 55 dB(A) LiRht Industrial 65 dB( A) 70dB(A) Industrial 80dB(A) 75 dB(A) To address this criterion, the Applicant commissioned a noise study from Bankard Environmental, Inc. which ultimately stated that the noise generated from the site (primarily consisting of the pumps on the trucks and the trucks themselves) is well below the state guidelines. This standard is met. Regarding glare, the Applicant intends to paint the tanks a desert tan color as well as insert PVC slat inserts into the 8-foot chain link fencing that will surround the facility to eliminate glare. (C) Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through the creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns or other disruptions. Response The Application was referred to the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Applicant made several attempts to obtain a review by CDOW; however, the CDOW did not provide comment. The Application does contain a Wildlife Resource Information System map that is complied by the CDOW and reproduced by Garfield County that identifies wildlife concentrations in the area. In this case, the site is located in Mule Deer area (Severe Winter Range I Winter Range -Winter Concentration Area), Elk overall range, and black bear overall range. The total site is 4.13 acres and is intended to be enclosed within an 8-foot tall fence that Staff finds will 1) prevent wildlife and grazing livestock to enter the site but 2) will not block any migration through the area. The majority of the immediate sun-ounding area provides ample area for wildlife to forage and Staff can see no detriment to Elk, Mule Deer, or Black Bear by the installation of this project. The County Oil and Gas Department reviewed the Application and points out that the project proposes a barbed-wire perimeter fencing around the entire facility. This may be problematic for wildlife. Staff suggests that any perimeter fencing should be consistent with what the CDOW generally recommends for wildlife-friendly fencing. 12 BOCC -06104107 Pagel3 (D) Affirmatively show the impacts of truck a11d automobile traffic to a11dfrom such uses a11d their impacts to areas .i11 the Cou11ty. Response The operation envisions a maximum of 8 bobtail trips per day and 4 tanker trips per day. The application states that these trips are planned to double within the next 2 years to 16 bobtail trips per day and 8 tanker trips per day. The proposed use has a direct access point onto CR 246 (Anvil Points Road) which is a dead-end County Road that serves as the primary access to the County Landfill, the Naval Oil Shale Reserve area, and existing Williams Production RMT natural gas activities on the Bill Clough property and serve as the main access to one residence that is located approximately 0.75 miles from the subject facility to the west. The location of the access point onto CR 246 has ve1y good visibility to the north and south. The Application states that one of the primary objectives of the facility is to reduce the use oflarge 80,000 lb multi-axe! trucks on the County's road system which will reduce impact to the physical roadway as well as increase safety on the road system. As stated earlier, this facility will result in the following benefits to Garfield County than their current operations: I) Decreases large tanker traffic on smaller county roadways resulting in increased safety and reduction in road damage. (Decreases impact on county roads by eliminating 80,000 lb. tanker trips by replacing them with 50,000 lb. trucks.) 2) Allows for limited storage of condensate which results in a 30% decrease in tanker trips; The County Road and Bridge Department conducted a site visit with the Applicant and has no objections to this application with the following comments: A. Road and Bridge will issue a driveway access permit upon final approval by the BOCC with conditions specific to the driveway location. The conditions will include the width of the driveway access, a paved apron and a stop sign at the entrance to Cr. 246. The stop sign and installation shall be as required by the MUTCD (The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). B. This facility fits in with other operations in the surrounding area and is away from a residential area. The reduction in truck traffic on CR 246 is a benefit to the County Road system and the location of this proposed facility uses a limited distance of CR 246 from the intersection of Highway 6 & 24 to the proposed facility. C. As tanker transport vehicles are mandated under the divisible load standards they cannot haul more than the weight limit on CR 246. The weight limit on CR 246 is 80,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles and 54,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles. 13 BOCC -06104107 Page 14 D. All vehicles hauling equipment and building materials for the proposed facility will abide by Garfield County's oversize/overweight permit system. Staff finds that the proposed project will not adversely affect the County's road system and that the specific requirements from the Road and Bridge Department shall be conditions of approval. Staff finds this standard to be met. (E) That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s). Response The project is approximately 0.7 miles from the nearest residential property and 0.7 miles from State Highway 6 & 24 and I-70 and is located within an area that is largely dominated by industrial oil and gas exploration activity. Staff finds there is sufficient distance from any use that might be damaged by the operation of the proposed use. This standard is met. (F) Mitigation measures proposed for all of the foregoing impacts identified and for the standards identified in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution. Response Applicant proposes to minimize the visual impact of the facility by installing an 8-foot chain link fence around the facility with desert tan colored slats which will help to lessen the industrial visual impact the site. Additionally, the structures and tanks will also be painted a desert tan so as to better blend with the surrounding area. Staff finds the Applicant's proposal to install an 8-foot chain link fence around the facility with desert tan colored slats will aid in the screening of the facility but will not totally screen the facility as the tanks are approximately 20 feet tall. (Staff notes that a building permit is needed for fencing taller than 6 feet.) (2) Special Use Permits may be granted for those uses with provisions that provide adequate mitigation for the following: (A) A plan for site rehabilitatio11 must be approved by the Cou11ty Commissioners before a permit for conditio11al or special use will be issued; (B) The County Commissioners may require security before a permit for special or conditional use is issued, if required. The applicant shall furnish evidence of a ba11k commitment of credit, bond, certified check or other security deemed acceptable by the County Commissioners i11 the amount calculated by the County Commissioners to secure the execution of the site rehabilitation plan in workmanlike manner and in accordance with the specifications and construction schedule established or approved by the County 14 BOCC -06104107 Page 15 Commissioners. Such commitments, bonds or check shall be payable to and held by the County Commissioners; Response The Application contains a rehabilitation plan that essentially describes removal of all improvements and returning the grade of the 4.13-acre site to its previous contours as well as using a planting scheme and weed management plan that shall need to be approved by the Coun «g ation Manager. The Applicant has discussed the project with the County Vegetation nager an has indicated that total disturbance for the purposes of calculating a reclamation bo is 2.177 cres. Staff suggests the Board require a bond to be held by the County for the reclamatio oft amount to be calculated by the Vegetation Manager prior to issuance of a SUP. Section 5.03.08 {Industrial Performance Standards/ Pursuant to section 5.03.08 of the Zoning Resolution, all Industrial Operations in the County shall comply with applicable County, State, and Federal regulations regulating water, air and noise pollution and shall not be conducted in a manner constituting a public nuisance or hazard. Operations shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize heat, dust, smoke, vibration, glare and odor and all other undesirable environmental effects beyond the boundaries of the prope1ty in which such uses are located, in accord with the following standards set below. As required, all of the following Industrial Performance Standards shall be considered conditions of approval for any Special Use Permit which are as follows: (1) Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes at the time any new application is made. (2) Vibration generated: every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located. (3) Emissions of smoke and particulate matter: every use shall be operated so as to comply with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and standards. (4) Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes: every use shall be so operated that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signals, reflective painting of storage tanks, or other such operations which may be required by law as safety or air pollution control measures shall be exempted from this provision. (5) Storage area, salvage yard, sanitary landfill and mineral waste disposal areas: (A) Storage of flammable or explosive solids or gases shall be in accordance with accepted standards and laws and shall comply with the national, state and local fire codes and written recommendations I comments from the appropriate local protection district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes; 15 BOCC -06104107 Page 16 (B) At the discretion of the County Commissioners, all outdoor storage facilities may be required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent property; (C) No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a property in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the property by any reasonably foreseeable natural causes or forces; (D) Storage of Heavy Equipment will only be allowed subject to (A) and (C) above and the following standards: 1. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres and is not a platted subdivision. 2. The equipment storage area is not placed any closer than 300 ft. from any existing residential dwelling. 3. All equipment storage will be enclosed in an area with screening at least eight (8) feet in height and obscured from view at the same elevation or lower. Screening may include berming, landscaping, sight obscuring fencing or a combination of any of these methods. 4. Any repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipment that will generate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be conducted within a building or outdoors during the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 5. Loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private property and may not be conducted on any public right-of-way. (E) Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources, shall not exceed ten (JO) acres in size. (F) Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward and inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent property. (6) Water pollution: in a case in which potential hazards exist, it shall be necessary to install safeguards designed to comply with the Regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency before operation of the facilities may begin. All percolation tests or ground water resource tests as may be required by local or State Health Officers must be met before operation of the facilities may begin. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Board approve the request for a Special Use Permit for "Storage and Material Handling of Natural Resources" for the temporary storage of natural gas condensate by Semcmde, LP as the project I) will result in very minimal impact to County Road 246; 2) is located in an area south of the County Landfill and sun-ounded by existing gas production infrastructure; 3) will not require water I wastewater; will reduce physical and safety impacts to County Roads by removing 16 BOCC -06104107 Page 17 large tanker truck traffic; and 4) does not create a significant visual impact in the County's visual corridor. Staff recommends approval with the following findings of fact and conditions: Findings o(Fact 1. That proper posting and public notice was provided as required for the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners. 2. That the public hearing before the Board of County Commissioners was extensive or complete, that all pertinent facts, matters and issues were submitted and that all interested parties were heard at that public hearing. 3. That the above stated and other reasons, the proposed Special Use Permit has been determined to be in the best interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the citizens of Garfield County. 4. That the application has adequately met Sections 5.03, 5.03.07, 5.03.08 of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended. Conditions o(Approval 1. That all representations of the Applicant, either in testimony or the submitted application materials, shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically altered by the Board of County Commissioners. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Special Use Permit, the Applicant shall furnish the County Building and Planning Department with a plan that shows how the area to contain the tank battery is lined and what type of liner is used. 3. The Applicant shall submit a revised SPCC plan specific to this project once project construction has been completed demonstrating that the liner has been put in place as well an updated contact list that reflects local emergency I spill response numbers. 4. That all vehicles used in the operation of this Special Use Permit be registered in the State of Colorado. 5. That the Applicant meet with the County Vegetation Manager to determine a final reclamation bond amount and an approval of the reclamation and weed management plan prior to the issuance of the SUP. 6. That a reclamation bond be submitted to the County prior to the issuance of the SUP. 17 BOCC -06104107 Pagel8 7. That the Applicant comply with the following conditions as proposed by the County Road and Bridge Department including: a. Road and Bridge will issue a driveway access permit upon final approval by the BOCC with conditions specific to the driveway location. The conditions will include the width of the driveway access, a paved apron and a stop sign at the entrance to Cr. 246. The stop sign and installation shall be as required by the MUTCD (The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices). b. This facility fits in with other operations in the surrounding area and is away from a residential area. The reduction in truck traffic on CR 246 is a benefit to the County Road system and the location of this proposed facility uses a limited distance of CR 246 from the intersection of Highway 6 & 24 to the proposed facility. c. As tanker transport vehicles are mandated under the divisible load standards they cannot haul more than the weight limit on CR 246. The weight limit on CR 246 is 80,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles and 54,000 pounds for 5 axe! vehicles. d. All vehicles hauling equipment and building materials for the proposed facility will abide by Garfield County's oversize/overweight permit system. 8. All project activities shall be required to comply with the following performance standards: (1) Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes at the time any new application is made. (2) Vibration generated: every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not perceptible, without instruments, at any point of any boundary line of the property on which the use is located. (3) Emissions of smoke and particulate matter: every use shall be operated so as to comply with all Federal, State and County air quality laws, regulations and standards. (4) Emission of heat, glare, radiation and fumes: every use shall be so operated that it does not emit heat, glare, radiation or fumes which substantially interfere with the existing use of adjoining property or which constitutes a public nuisance or hazard. Flaring of gases, aircraft warning signals, reflective painting of storage tanks, or other such operations which may be required by law as safety or air pollution control measures shall be exempted from this provision. (5) Storage area, salvage yard, sanitary landfill and mineral waste disposal areas: (A) Storage of flammable or explosive solids or gases shall be in accordance with accepted standards and laws and shall comply with the national, state and local fire codes and written recommendations I comments from the appropriate local protection district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes; 18 BOCC -06104107 Page 19 (B) At the discretion of the County Commissioners, all outdoor storage facilities may be required to be enclosed by fence, landscaping or wall adequate to conceal such facilities from adjacent property; (C) No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a property in such form or manner that they may be transferred off the property by any reaso11ably foreseeable 11atural causes or forces; (D) Storage of Heavy Equipme11t will only be allowed subject to (A) a11d (C) above a11d the following sta11dards: 1. The mi11imum lot size is five (5) acres a11d is 11ot a platted subdivisio11. 2. The equipme11t storage area is 11ot placed any closer than 300 ft.from any existi11g residential dwelling. 3. All equipment storage will be e11closed in a11 area with screening at least eight (8) feet in height and obscured from view at the same elevatio11 or lower. Screening may illclude bermi11g, landscaping, sight obscuri11g fe11ci11g or a combinatio11 of any of these methods. 4. A11y repair and maintenance activity requiring the use of equipme11t that will ge11erate noise, odors or glare beyond the property boundaries will be co11ducted withi11 a building or outdoors duri11g the hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Mon.-Fri. 5. Loadi11g and unloading of vehicles shall be co11ducted 011 private property and may not be conducted 011 a11y public right-of-way. (E) A11y storage area for uses 11ot associated with 11atural resources, shall 11ot exceed te11 (10) acres in size. (F) Any lighting of storage area shall be pointed downward a11d i11ward to the property ce11ter and shaded to prevent direct reflectio11 011 adjacent property. (6) Water pollution: in a case i11 which potential hazards exist, it shall be necessary to illstall safeguards designed to comply with the Regulatio11s of the E11vironme11tal Protection Age11cy before operatio11 of the facilities may begin. All percolation tests or ground water resource tests as may be required by local or State Health Officers must be met before operatio11 of the facilities may begi11. t-(Ylor-s <M5JV I :;4~: V\:Y 6'1hy 5 t'-' _,.;, fr ? -9 //..!":? ~ /,,Jd,t5 &4¥ " q. c /odu, j y/v ~ flvf rj, ~')). 1). 19 EXHIBI GARFIELD COUNTY Building & Planning Departm ent Review Agency Form D ate Sent: May 21, 2007 Comments Due: May 30, 2007 Name of application: SemCrude L.P. Condensate Transfer Facility Sent to: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Garfield County requests your comment in review of this project. Please notify the Planning Department in the event you are unable to respond by the deadline. This form may be used for your response , or you may attach your own additional sheets as necessary. Written comments may be mailed, e-mailed, or faxed to: Garfield County Building & Planning Staff contact: Fred Jarman 109 81h Street, Suite 301 Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Fax: 970-384-3470 Phone: 970-945-8212 General Comments: Garfield County Road & Bridge Department has no objections to this application with the following comments. I have di scussed this proposed transfer facility with Phil Vaughn and will i ss ue a driveway access permit upon final approval by the BOCC. The drive way access permit will be i ssued by Garfield County Road & Bridge Department with conditions specific to the driveway locat ion. The condition s will include the width of the driveway access , a paved apron and a stop sign at the entrance to Cr. 246. The stop sign and installation shall be as required by the MUTCD (The Manual on Uniform Traffic Co ntrol Devices). Thi s facility fits in with other operations in the surrounding area and i s away from a residential area. The redu~tion in truck traffic on Cr. 246 is a benefit to th e County Road system and the location of this proposed facility uses a limited distance of Cr. 246 from the intersection of Highway 6 & 24 to the proposed facility. As tanker tran s port vehicles are mandated under the divisible load standards they cannot haul more th a n the weight limit on Cr. 246. The weight limit on Cr. 246 i s 80,000 pounds for 5 axel vehicles and 54,000 pounds for 5 axe] vehicles . All vehicles hauling equipment and building materials for the proposed facility will abide by Garfield County 's overs i ze/overwei ght permit s ystem. Name of review agency: Garfield County Road a nd Bridge Dept By: Jake B. Mall Date May 23, 2007 Revise d 3/30/00 1P EXHIBIT Garfield Cou1~~------·----' Oil & Gas Department Katy Middleton To: Fred Jarman, Planning Department Director From: Katy Middleton Date: May 30, 2007 Re: O il & Gas review of "SemCrude L.P. Condensate Transfer Facility", February 2007 Special Use Permit Application Fred, I have reviewed the SemCrude Special Use Permit Application and have constructed the following comments: • 4 -Site Plan -"Clough Station" Figure o Down gradient slope is an easterly direction. In the event of a spill, the contaminated material would fl ow to the east corner of the facility. Figure does not include structures that would prevent the contamination from spreading offsite. Silt fence would b e used for s t orm wat er control, but would not contain contaminates from migrating offsite. o Portable Toil et is not displayed on the figure. • 11.1.A.2 -SPCC Plan o The emergency response plan does not include a local contact for spill response and clean up. The first thru forth priority to be contacted are not located within the local area or even located within the state. If these personnel are not able to be contacted then directions are to call local police o r fire department. A local personnel or su b contractor that is available to respond to emergency incidences 24 hours a day should be li sted. o The report requi rements and re sponse procedures are based on Texas codes and regulations, not the State of Colorado. The emergency response contact information is for the Texas Emergency R esponse number, not Colorado . Add State and local re sponse contacts, requirements, and codes. o Government agencies that are listed are all Texas or national contacts. State of Colorado, Garfield County, and other local agencie s contact information . are not included. Include Colorado State, Garfield County, and l ocal agencies contact information. • 12 -Perf. Stds.-5.03.08(5) B. E nclosures o In the Site Plan figure an 8 foot tall chain link fence is shown. In the enclosures, it is stated that a barb wire fence will be installed around the perimeter of the facility. It is also stated that an 8 foot tall chain link fence 11 I Garfield County Oil & Gas Department Katy Middleton with desert tan is being proposed to the BOCC. At a minimum an 8 foot chain link or field fence should be installed to prevent livestock and wildlife from entering the facility. Barb wire will not detour wildlife and may inflict injuries to wildlife. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me. Sincerely, Katy Middleton Garfield County Oil & Gas Department (970) 625-5691 s r n • -l CN AEP PBNCG Project Fig ure 1 [ .-o .... 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