HomeMy WebLinkAboutPre-applicationConfFormMAPL-WEPIIGARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
108 8Eh Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
Telephone: J70.945.8212 Facsimile: 970.384.3470
www.garfield-county.com
PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
PLANNER: Molly Orkild-Larson
PROJECT: Western Expansion Pipeline Phase II PARCELS: Varies
PreApp DATE: November 1, 2011
OWNER: Varies ZONING: Resource Lands — Plateau
and Gentle Slopes
REPRESENTATIVE: Phil Vaughan, PVCMI-Land Planning Division
PRACTICAL LOCATION: Varies
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Pipeline Development Permit
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Enterprise Gas Processing, LLC (Applicant) wishes to install a 16" pipeline to carry natural gas
liquid from Uintah County, Utah through Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Mesa Counties in Colorado to
Thompson Springs in Grand County, Utah (see attached map). The segment of pipeline that is
within Garfield County will be approximately 25 miles in length and will be situated in an existing
pipeline right-of-way occupied by three other pipelines. Access to the proposed pipeline will be
obtained by existing roads and all staging areas will be situated in Rio Blanco and Mesa Counties.
It is anticipated that construction will commence in May 2012.
Critical issues to consider on this pipeline projects include: reclamation, traffic generation, and
ownership/leases, and water rights.
As discussed, for cases in which the evidence of authority (i.e., Deed, Easement, Surface Use
Agreement) contains conditions, the Applicant should provide a statement that it will comply with the
terms and conditions of the applicable instrument.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS
Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008, as amended
• Article IV, Sections 4-101 through 4-103 General Review Procedures, Consultants, and
Common Review Procedures;
• Article IV, Section 4-502 (B) General Application Materials;
• Article VII, Section 7-815 Additional Standards Applicable to Pipelines; and,
• Article IX, Pipelines.
III. REVIEW PROCESS
1. Pre -Application conference;
2. Submittal;
3. Completeness review by County;
4. Once complete, staff will set a date of Director Determination and require additional submittal
copies, public notice will occur by Applicant;
5. Applicant submittal of proof of mailing — Director Determination;
6. 14 day call-up period; and,
7. Issuance of permit (upon satisfaction of any conditions and no call-up)
Public Hearing(s): None, unless call-up to BOCC occurs
Referral Agencies:
Potential agencies — To be determined upon submittal of application —
Engineer, County Vegetation, County Road & Bridge, Fire Protection
District
IV. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
Planning Review Fees: $400.00
Referral Agency Fees: $ TBD (if engineering review is required)
Total Deposit: $ 400.00 (additional hours are billed at hourly rate)
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. The pre -application meeting summary is only valid for six
(6) months from the date of the written summary.
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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Moll OrkilLarson AICP, RLA ate
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