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Exhibit
Letter
(A to Z)
Exhibit
A
Proof of Mail Receipts
B
Proof of Publication
C
Garfield County Zoning Regulations of 1978, as amended (the Zoning Code)
D
Staff Memorandum
E
Application
F
E -Mail from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
dated 3-21-2007
G
_Environment
Memo from Craig Lis of the Colorado Division of Water Resources dated 3-15-
2007
H
Memo from Dean Riggs of the Colorado Division of Wildlife dated 3-7-2007
Memo from Jake Mall of the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department dated
3-2-2007
J
Memo from Rob Ferguson of the Grand Valley Fire Protection District
K
Memo from Roy McClung of the Town of Parachute dated 2-13-2007
L
1 Email and Access Permit application from Dan Roussin of the Colorado
Department of Transportation dated 3-14-2007
M
E -Mail from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment dated 3-22-2007
N
Memo from Steve Anthony of Garfield County Vegetation Management dated 3-
26-2007
Colorado Department of Transportation, State Highway Access Permit, issued 3-
22-2007
P
Sound Analysis conducted by Hankard Environmental dated 3-31-2007
Transfer of Conditional Water Right, Case Number 00 CW 86 and Recorded
October 31, 2006
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Frac Tech Dust Control Plan Submitted 4-6-20.07
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Frac Tech Weed Management Plan Submitted 4-6-2007
T
Frac Tech Rehabilitation Plan Submitted 4-6-2007
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Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2000
V
Staff Presentation to the Planning Commission, 4-11-2006
Monitoring Well Permit Number 273164, issued 4-3-2007
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X
Email from Chris Hale of Mountain Cross Engineering dated 4-10-2007
Email from Steve Anthony of Garfield County Vegetation Management dated 4-
11-2007
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Exhibit
Letter
(A to Z)
Exhibit
A
Proof of Mail Receipts
B
Proof of Publication
C
Garfield County Zoning Regulations of 1978,.as amended (the Zoning Code)
D
Staff Memorandum
E
Application
F
E -Mail from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment dated 3-21-2007
G
Memo from Craig Lis of the Colorado Division of Water Resources dated 3-15-
2007
H
Memo from Dean Riggs of the Colorado Division of Wildlife dated 3-7-2007
I
Memo from Jake Mall of the Garfield County Road and Bridge Department dated
3-2-2007
J
Memo from Rob Ferguson of the Grand Valley Fire Protection District
K
Memo from Roy McClung of the Town of Parachute dated 2-13-2007
L
Email and Access Permit application from Dan Roussin of the Colorado
Department of Transportation dated 3-14-2007
E -Mail from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment dated 3-22-2007
M
N
Memo from Steve Anthony of Garfield County Vegetation Management dated 3-
26-2007
Colorado Department of Transportation, State Highway Access Permit, issued 3-
22-2007
P
Sound Analysis conducted by Hankard Environmental dated 3-31-2007
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Transfer of Conditional. Water Right, Case Number 00 CW 86 and Recorded
October 31, 2006
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PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
TYPE OF REVIEW: Special Use Permit (SUP)
SUMMARY OF REQUEST:
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The Applicant requests a SUP for an
"Industrial Support Facility" which would
include: material handling, pumping facilities,
warehouse facilities/staging areas, storage
areas, and accessory uses to the above" in
the AL zone district.
APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: Frac Tech Services, LLC
LOCATION:
Section 27, Township 7, Range 96
Generally described as a tract of land
approximately 6 miles west of the Town of
Parachute, located between I-70 and Highway
6 & 24 (East of Travelers Highlands
Subdivision).
SITE INFORMATION: Approximately 77 acres
ACCESS: Access to the property will be from Highway 6
& 24
EXISTING ZONING:
ADJACENT ZONING:
ARRD (Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density)
(Applicant is concurrently requesting a Rezone
from ARRD to RL)
RL (Resource Lands)
CL (Commercial Limited)
OS (Open Space)
I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
The Applicant is proposing to construct an "Industrial Support Facility" to accommodate the storage
of heavy trucks, vehicle washing and servicing, office building, warehouse building, acid dock, gel
tanks, and fueling station. These buildings will include an 80' x 312' main building containing a
service bay area of about 80' x 200' and an office area of about 80' x 112'; and a 225' x 50'
warehouse building. The total development area is anticipated to be 15-20 acres. The services and
offices on this site are to be used by the Applicant, Frac Tech, who is engaged in the oil and gas well
frac services industry.
The Applicant has represented that the hours of operation are to be 24 hours a day, 7 days per week
and will include both heavy truck traffic as well as employees accessing the site with personal
vehicles. Truck traffic is contemplated to range from 32 to 60 trips per day while employee traffic is to
range from 20 to 35 cars per day. The number of employees is to start at 32 with numbers potentially
reaching 120. It is anticipated that employee traffic will be 20-35 cars a day with peak traffic times
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occurring at 12.00 am — 5.00 am and from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
Activities on the site are to include truck storage for 44 trucks, employee parking, truck
servicing/fueling and washing, warehouse loading and unloading (including gels, acids, polymers
and biocides), sewage treatment, and offices.
This facility will have a high level of visibility from 1-70 as well as Highways 6 and 24. In addition, the
location of the property is immediately east of the Travelers Highlands Subdivision which is zoned
Commercial Limited and will accommodate numerous commercially oriented businesses.
This application is to run concurrently with a rezone request which is scheduled for the Planning
Commission on April 11, 2007. The rezone request is for a change in zoning on the subject parcel
from ARRD to RL which allows an "Industrial Support Facility' as a Special Use.
Proposed Development:
a) 80' x 312' Main Building consisting of a 80' x 200' Service Bay area (containing 5 service
bays and 2 wash bays) and a 80' x 112' Office area
b) 225' x 50' Warehouse Building
c) A well pump house and water treatment facility
d) Two Acid Tanks housed in covered containment basins
e) Two covered Gel Tanks
f) A 50' x 125' "Laydown Slab"
g) Large Truck Parking
h) 89 Space Employee / Driver Parking Lot
i) 37 Space Office Parking Lot
j) 7 RV Parking Spaces
k) A Truck Fueling Station
1) A 6,000 Gallon Diesel Storage Tank
m) A 4,000 Gallon Propane Tank
Proposed Activities:
a) Truck Storage
b) Employee Parking
c) Truck Servicing/Fueling/Washing
d) Warehouse Loading and Unloading
e) Sewage Treatment
f) Offices
II. SITE DESCRIPTION
The 77 -acre property is located approximately 4.5 miles west of the Town of Parachute on Highway
6 and between Highway 6 and 1-70 (See Map on Following Page). Access is provided via Highway 6.
Physically, the property is relatively flat with some gentle slopes in eastern portion of the site. The
property is covered mostly by sage brush and dry grasses.
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III. REFERRALS
Staff referred the application out to the following review agencies and or County Departments:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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h.
j.
Town of Parachute:
Grand Valley Fire Protection District:
Public Service Company:
Colorado Department of Transportation:
Colorado Division of Wildlife:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment:
Colorado Division of Water Resources:
Garfield County Road & Bridge Department:
Garfield County Vegetation Management:
Mountain Cross Engineering
See Exhibit K
See Exhibit J
No Response
See Exhibit L
See Exhibit H
See Exhibit F
See Exhibit G
See Exhibit 1
See Exhibit N
IV. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The property lies within Study Area 3 and is designated on the proposed land use map as Outlying
Residential. 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 between 1-70 and Highway 6. The nearest 1-70 interchange from the
subject property is approximately 4.5 miles east of the Town of Parachute. Locating industrial
development in this area is consistent with the Plan. The proposed use is a support business to the
oil / gas exploration industry which is centered in the same area of the county as the proposed use.
In addition, the property is located adjacent to the Traveler's subdivision, which is zoned Commercial
Limited and is an increasingly active location for commerce. Furthermore, to the south, southeast,
and east of the subject property is an EnCana compressor station, Grand Junction Pipe gravel pit,
and two natural gas drill pads respectively. In essence, the nature and character of the area has
already changed significantiy.
b. Objectives
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 commercial uses in
Traveler's subdivision, a gravel pit, a compressor station, two natural gas well pads, and by 1-70 to
the north. To the north of 1-70, there is no notable development and much of the area is public land.
There are two single family residences located on individual lots within the subject parcel which are
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owned by the Applicant. The interior lot which sits farthest to the west is a vacant parcel which is
owned by a third -party. All three of the interior parcels are zoned ARRD. Staff recommends that,
although there is approximately 1400 feet between the proposed development and the adjacent
ARRD zoned property (parcel B), that the eastern portion of the development area be burmed or
fenced to help limit visual, light and noise from infiltrating this potentially residential parcel.
4.2 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 surrounding natural environment seen from 1-70.
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), 1-70 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 / resources of the County. The Applicant proposes an 8 -foot fence along the front of
the property along Highway 6. However, due to the topography of the area it is very difficult, if not
impossible to completely screen the proposed use from 1-70. To this end, the proposed industrial
use as it is situated in the identified visual corridor is not consistent with the objective of this corridor.
As the property is located on all sides by uses industrial in nature, with exception to the interior
residential lots, Staff feels this is an appropriate area in terms of noise. In addition, as this property
has easy access to 1-70 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.
c. Policies
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 along Highway 6 for the purpose of screening the
use from this public right-of-way. However, due to the topography of the area, 1-70 sits 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 1-70
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. In addition, Staff recommends that the applicant
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use plantings and fencing along the north portion of the facility to help reduce the visual impact of
this development from east -bound traffic on 1-70 as well as the south portion of the property along
Highway 6. Further softening of the storage facility is possible from the 1-70 visual corridor through
the planting of interior trees and landscaping.
4.4 The project review process will include the identification and mitigation of
transportation impacts related to commercial and industrial development.
The subject property has access to 1-70 via Highway 6 (CDOT). However, the vehicles will utilize
Count Roads and are subject to overweight and size permits and should utilize the County Road
Departments suggested haul routes.
5 REVIEW STANDARDS
Special Uses are subject to the standards in Section 5.03 of the Zoning Resolution. In addition,
the proposed use, due to its industrial nature, shall also be required to address the industrial
performance standards in 5.03.07 and 5.03.06 of the Zoning Resolution. These review standards
are presented below followed by a response by Staff.
A. Section 5.03 Review 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;
Staff Finding
1) Water:
- Quantity:
According to Kerry Sundeen of Grand River Consulting, a pump test was recently conducted
on an existing well located on the property. Kerry explains that "the well was pump tested at a
rate of 15 gallons per minute and no drawdown was observed. Accordingly, a single well will
be adequate to supply the maximum average monthly demand of 4.9 gallons per minute. It
may be prudent to develop an additional on-site well for back-up purposes in case the primary
water supply well becomes in -operational for any reason." She goes on to say that "Frac Tech
is also the owner of the Shale Pumps and Pipeline water right. This water right contemplated
the development of a pump station from the Colorado River at the capacity of over 11 cubic
feet per second (5000 gallons per minute)." No test results were provided for the well pump
test described in the application. Quantity test results verifying this production must be
submitted prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. Staff concludes that with
verification, adequate water appears to be available for the proposed facility whether it be
from a well or from the Colorado River.
- Quality:
According to Kerry Sundeen of Grand River Consulting, "sample results reflect that the well
will require treatment in order to meet drinking water standards for domestic water supplies.
Based on a review of the water quality sample by local Culligan representatives, it appears
that a standard reverse osmosis system with a standard water softener will be adequate to
treat water for sanitary uses." Specifically, the water quality test results show that the "house
well" has very high levels of Sodium (400 mg/1 with a 20mg1I limit), high levels of coliform (1
co11100m1 with a Less than 1 co11100mI limit) as well as high levels of iron (2.03 mg/I with a 0.3
mg/I limit). Staff concludes that with the installation of a reverse osmosis system and water
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softener for potable uses, the water is of adequate quality. If, however, the Applicant chooses
to utilizes Colorado River water for all uses associated with this development, a treatment
system will need to be established and permitted by the CDHPE. No quality results were
submitted which pertained to the use of Colorado River water for potable purposes.
- Legal Availability:
The Applicant has provided an executed West Divide Water Conservancy District Water
Allotment Contract for 17.6 acre feet per year. However, a well permit has not been supplied
although two existing wells have been identified in the application. A valid well permit must be
supplied prior to a hearing with the Board of County Commissioners. In addition, per
comments received from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) (See Exhibit F), the water system for the Frac Tech facility "will be
considered a public water system and must go through State capacity development and plans
approval process." The water system, whether it be from a well or Colorado River water must
be approved by the CDPHE as a public water system prior to the issuance of a Special Use
Permit.
Craig Lis at the Colorado Division of Water Resources reviewed this application and noted
that (See Exhibit 0):
A search of our records determined that Permit No. 46022-F was issued for the
existing well on January 22, 1996 for ordinary household purposes inside one single-
family dwelling and the irrigation of not more than 12,000 square feet of home
gardens and lawns, and the watering of non-commercial domestic animals. A Well
Completion and Pump Installation report was received for this well on March 22,
1982 under now -cancelled Permit No. 120982, and shows that the well produced 15
gpm during a three-hour test on February 24, 1982. The Applicant must apply to this
office to amend the permit to reflect the proposed uses and must include an
executed copy of the WDWCD contract.
According to Kerry Sundeen of Grand River Consulting, "Frac Tech is also the owner of the
Shale Pumps and Pipeline water right. This water right contemplated the development of a
pump station from the Colorado River at a capacity of over 11 cubic feet per second (5000
gallons per minute)." The water legally available from this source is more than adequate in
quantity for the proposed use. The Applicant has provided a "Transfer of Conditional Water
Right" from the Garfield County District Court, Water Division 5 indicating that the subject
property is entitled to 11.11 c.f.s of Colorado River water for "industrial, irrigation, fire
protection, domestic and other beneficial uses." The appropriation date for this source is
October 7, 1959.
2) Sanitation and Wastewater:
- Sewage Disposal:
The Applicant is proposing to service the facility with an engineered septic system. The
engineered septic systems as designed by Cronk Construction Incorporated, is to handle
1,800 gallons of wastewater per day using an "infiltrator" design. This system was chosen due
to the clayey soils present on the site and a percolation rate of 40 minutes per inch. The
engineer did not report any water tables in the area where the system is anticipated to be
instalied. The design is based on 120 employees producing 15 gallons per employee per 8 -
hour shift.
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- Wastewater:
The Applicant is proposing a water recycling system for the truck washing facility as well as a
lined evaporation pond for disposal of water softener and reverse osmosis brine water.
The truck washing facility is proposed to treat wastewater with a sand and oil separator and
recycler for truck washing. Staff is supportive of the recycling system.
Staff recommends that the lined 90' by 100' (30,120 cubic feet) evaporation pond for the
disposal of water softener and reverse osmosis brine water be separately enclosed by an 8'
fence in order to prevent animals from accessing the pond.
- Fire Protection:
The Applicant is proposing to utilize a 20,000 gallon water storage tank for fire protection
purposes which will be available through a dry hydrant located on the property. The Grand
Valley Fire Protection District feels the plans to provide fire protection to this facility are
adequate.
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;
Staff Finding
The proposed use will primarily impact Highway 6 as its access road.
1. Daily Trips: 255 (427 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
2. Peak AM (IN): 51 (51 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
3. Peak AM (OUT): 54 (139 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
4. Peak. PM (IN): 64 (150 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
5. Peak PM (OUT): 85 (85 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
Main Access to Property: Access to and from the property is from Highway 6 on the south side
of 1-70. Highway 6 is operated by CDOT. The Applicant has obtained an Access Permit from
CDOT (See Exhibit 0). The Access Permit from CDOT contains the following improvement
conditions (See Exhibit L for full list of conditions):
2. The Permittee shall design and install an eastbound to northbound left tum deceleration lane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1,
3. The Permittee shall design and install a westbound to northbound right turn deceleration lane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code. 2CCR 601-1.
4. The Permittee shall des'gn and install a southbound to eastbound left turn acceleration lane in
conformance section 4 of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1.
5. A full width 2 -inch minimum depth overlay of the entire length of highway improvements shall
be required in accordance with section 4.7(61 of the Access Code.
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The Garfield County Road and Bridge Department expressed no objection to this application.
3) Design of the proposed use is organized to minimize impact on and from 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;
Staff Finding
The subject property is located in a rural, increasingly industrial area adjacent to
commercial uses in Traveler's subdivision, a gravel pit, a compressor station, two natural
gas well pads, and by 1-70 to the north. To the north of 1-70, there is no notable
development and much of the area is public land. There are two single family residences
located on individual lots within the subject parcel which are owned by the Applicant. The
interior lot which sits farthest to the west is a vacant parcel which is owned by a third -party.
All three of the interior parcels are zoned ARRD. Appropriate screening will need to be
created in order to separate the industrial facility from the potentially residential neighbors
on the east side of the property.
The proposed use will be visually detrimental to the surrounding natural environment seen
from 1-70 and the residential properties to the east. 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), 1-70 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 / resources of the County. The Applicant
proposes an 8 -foot fence along the front of the property along Highway 6. However, due to
the topography of the area it is very difficult, if not impossible to completely screen the
proposed use from 1-70. Staff supports screening through the use of fencing and berming
as well as the use of earth toned, non -reflective paints to reduce the visual impact of the
facility from 1-70.
All lighting represented on the site plan should be directed downward and inward. Staff
recommends that the Applicant utilize motion -sensor lighting.
B. Section 5.03.07 Industrial Operation
Industrial Operations, including extraction, processing, fabrication, industrial support facilities,
mineral waste disposal, storage, sanitary landfill, salvage yard, access routes and utility lines,
shall be permitted, provided:
1) The applicant for a permit for industrial operations shall prepare and submit to the
Planning Director ten (10) copies of an impact statement on the proposed use
describing its location, scope, design and construction schedule, including an
explanation of its operational characteristics. One (1) copy of the impact statement
shall be filed with the County Commissioners by the Planning Director. The impact
statement shall address the following:
a) Existing lawful use of water through depletion or pollution of surface run-off,
stream flow or ground water;
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Staff Finding
The Applicant has provided an executed West Divide Water Conservancy District Water
Allotment Contract for 17.6 acre feet per year. However, a well permit has not been
supplied although two existing wells have been identified in the application. A valid well
permit must be supplied prior approval of a Special Use Permit. In addition, per comments
received from Mark Kadnuck of the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) (See Exhibit F), the water system for the Frac Tech facility "will be
considered a public water system and must go through State capacity development and
plans approval process." The water system must be approved by the CDPHE as a public
water system prior to the issuance of a Special Use Permit.
A Storm Water Management Plan (SWMP) prepared by Atkins and Associates has been
submitted by the applicant and addressed to the CDHPE. As can be seen in the attached
map on Page 11, storm water would flow in the generally south direction toward Highway 6
and 24 and accumulate in a swale along the north edge of the highway. Due to the
activities to take place on this parcel (see list from prepared SWMP on following page),
water pollution is of concern. In addition, Dean Riggs of the Colorado Division of Wildlife
stated (See Exhibit H) that "Runoff and drainage of any hazardous material especially with
respect to migration to the Colorado River is of the utmost concern, but again we feel that it
has been noted and addressed in the document with respect to containment of the area."
The SWMP identifies the following potential sources of water pollution from this
development:
1.6 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES —Major construction activities will occur on the site in a single phase. the
sequence of the various major construction activities follow:
1. Clear and grub the developed portions of the property.
2. Rough site grading and applicable swales and erosion control features.
3. Utility infrastructure including storm sewer and appurtenances.
4_ Building erection (May occur at the same time as with No. 3 above.)
5. Curb. gutters and sidewatks.
6 Place gravel base material in driveway and parking areas.
7 Driveway and parking area sub -grade preparation.
8 Surface driveway and parking areas with hot mixed asphalt.
9 Landscaping.
1.7 POTENTIAL POLLUTION SOURCE - Based on the above list of constructions activities, the following are
considered to be potential sources of pollution to stormwater
✓ Silts and Sediments
✓ Petroleum Products
1 Fertilizers
✓ Detergents
✓ Solvents
V. Paint
✓ Building Material Waste
1 General Solid Waste {trash)
✓ Human Waste
✓ Water Used For Saw Cutting Concrete
✓ Water From Concrete EQosed. Aggregate
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1.8 NON -STORMWATER DISCHARGES — The following non-stomtwater discharges could occur from the site:
✓ Water Used For Saw Cutting Concrete and Asphalt Pavement
✓ Water Used For Exposed Aggregate On Concrete
✓ Concrete Truck Wash Out Water
✓ Water Used For Equipment Washing
✓ Water Used For Paint and Stucco Cleanup
+� Fire Protection Water
✓ Water Main Flushing and Testing
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Design Summary:
Frac Tech is proposing to construct a maintenance facility on approximately 13.5
acres located near Parachute. Currently, the site is undeveloped and has 3-6%
slopes. As part of the site development, detention ponds were designed to
accommodate the 2 -year and 25 -year storm events. Discharge rates from the
ponds were limited to existing flow conditions for both events.
As depicted on the enclosed Drainage Area Map, current storm water enters one
of two existing culverts under State Highway 6. Therefore, two detention ponds
were necessary to restrict the discharge to less than existing flow conditions for
each culvert. In addition, a substantial amount of flow passes through the site
from north of Interstate 70. In an effort to reduce the flows of this storm water, a
detention pond was designed north of the site as well. The reduced discharge
from this pond travels alongside the site into the southwest detention pond.
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The Applicant is proposing to service the facility with an engineered septic system. The
engineered septic systems as designed by Cronk Construction Incorporated, is to handle
1,800 gallons of wastewater per day using an "infiltrator" design. This system was chosen due
to the clayey soils present on the site and a percolation rate of 40 minutes per inch. The
engineer did not report any water tables in the area where the system is anticipated to be
installed. The design is based on 120 employees producing 15 gallons per employee per 8 -
hour shift.
In addition, the Applicant is proposing a water recycling system for the truck washing facility
as well as a lined evaporation pond for disposal of water softener and reverse osmosis brine
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water.
The truck washing facility is proposed to treat wastewater with a sand and oil separator and
recycler for truck washing.
Overall, staff concurs with the CDOW that the site is generally well contained in regards to
storm water runoff and is supportive of the water recycling system proposed for the truck
washing facility. As noted previously, the Applicant will need to submit an approved well
permit for the proposed water supply system.
b) Impacts on adjacent land from the generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare
or vibration, or other emanations;
Staff Finding
The Applicant states that there will be a minimum impact on adjacent land due to the
generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration from the proposed facility due to
the placement of the site.
- Vapor and Smoke: This facility will produce the expected emissions from vehicles. As
there will be large trucks entering and exiting the site, diesel fume emissions could be
considerable at peak traffic times. As the neighboring uses are of an industrial nature,
vapor and smoke are not anticipated to disturb these uses. There are three ARRD zoned
properties directly to the east of the facility; however, the nearest parcel (which is currently
vacant) is approximately 1400 feet away. Frac Tech has purchased the two other parcels
with existing residential units for employee housing. Vabor and smoke could be detrimental
to these neighboring residential uses.
- Dust The Applicant is proposing to pave all parking and service areas, which will reduce
if not eliminate dust emanation. However, the Applicant is proposing an approximately 3
acre gravel parking area for heavy truck parking and storage. A dust management plan
shall be submitted prior to approval of the Special Use Permit.
- Noise: The Applicant has not submitted a noise study for this facility, which is required at
the time an application is submitted. Staff anticipates that vehicle traffic in and around the
site will be the predominant emitter of noise from this facility. The Applicant is proposing to
have "truck repair and servicing activities inside the shop building." Staff is supportive of
this measure as it will help eliminate noise emissions from the site. Staff suggests a berm
along the eastern edge of the facility site to reduce the impact of noise emissions from the
facility on the residential uses to the east.
- Glare and Vibration: The Applicant has stated that all €ighting will be directed downward
and inward to reduce light emissions from the facility. Staff suggests that exterior iighting
be controlled by a motion sensor to reduce vagrant light emissions as well as protect the
visual corridor along 1-70. Staff suggests that all buildings and facilities be painted an earth
toned, none reflective paint which is consistent with the surrounding landscape in order to
reduce glare as well as visibility from 1-70. Further glare could be created by the
evaporation pond situated in the southwest corner of the development area.
Vibration will primarily occur from truck traffic which Staff does not feel will be of a
substantial magnitude to emanate outside the property boundaries.
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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;
Staff Finding
This application was referred to the Colorado Division of Wildlife for their review. Dean
Riggs provided the following germane comments:
The overall impacts to wildlife from the dctelopment w ill be quite limited Prior conversations have taken place to
address any impacts. and have been addressed within the application.
.As stated within the document. elk frequent the site during winter months, although the site lies directly between
Interstate 70 and dlrgltuay 6. There is no movement or migratory concerns sine: the ildlife fence has been installed
on the right -of -\van' to the interstate We arc concerned for loss of vvinterutu habitats wnhm Barfield Count) due to
development issues. however we feel that the nature of this development and the location will sparsely hinder any elk
use
Staff suggests that the Applicant provide a secondary, 8' high fence surrounding the
proposed evaporation ponds to prevent wildlife from entering the area.
d) Affirmatively show the impacts of truck and automobile traffic to and from such
uses and their impacts to areas in the County;
Staff Finding
The proposed use will primarily impact Highway 6 as the sites access road. Highway 6 is
currently highly traveled by heavy truck traffic. The facility is proposed to be located
approximately 4.5 miles west of the nearest 1-70 interchange.
The Applicant has provided a detailed Traffic Impact Analysis of which the following trips
have been calculated:
1. Daily Trips:
2. Peak AM (IN):
3. Peak AM (OUT):
4. Peak PM (IN):
5. Peak PM (OUT):
255 (427 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
51 (51 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
54 (139 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
64 (150 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
85 (85 with passenger car equivalent factor for trucks)
Main Access to Property: Access to and from the property is from Highway 6 on the south
side of 1-70. Highway 6 is operated by CDOT. At the writing of this staff report, the
Applicant had not yet signed an Access Permit with CDOT. An Access Permit to the
property shall be obtained prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. The Access
Permit which CDOT has offered to the Applicant contains the following improvement
conditions (See Exhibit L for full list of conditions):
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2. The Permittee shall design and install an eastbound to northbound left tum deceleration Vane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highv.ay Access Code. 2CCR 601-1.
3. The Permittee shall desian and install a 'westbound to northbound right turn deceleration lane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code. 2CCR 601-1.
4. The Permittee shall design and install a southbound to eastbound left turn acceleration lane in
conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code. 2CCR 601-1.
5. A full width 2 -inch minimum depth overlay of the entire length of highway improvements shall
be required in accordance with section 4,7(6) of the Access Code.
The Garfield County Road and Bridge Department expressed no objection to this
application. Although the access to the property is from a state highway, the truck traffic
generated by this facility is anticipated to travel throughout the county and will impact
various county roads. However, the vehicles which will utilize Count Roads are subject to
overweight and oversize permits and should utilize the County Road Departments
suggested haul routes.
e) That sufficient distances shall separate such use from abutting property which
might otherwise be damaged by operations of the proposed use(s);
Staff Finding
The property is located adjacent to the Traveler's subdivision, which is zoned Commercial
Limited and is an increasingly active location for commerce. Furthermore, to the south,
southeast, and east of the subject property is an EnCana compressor station, Grand
Junction Pipe gravel pit, and two natural gas drill pads respectively. There are three ARRD
zoned properties within the eastern portion of the property: however the nearest parcel is
approximately 1400 feet from the proposed facility. Staff finds that with appropriate berming
or other kinds of sound mitigation, this distance is adequate to buffer the impacts from this
development. The photo below illustrates the distance of the proposed facility from the
adjacent developed residential units.
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View: Looking east from the western portion of the proposed development site. The nearest residences can be seen in
the center of the photo.
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2) Permits may be granted for those uses with provisions that provide adequate
mitigation for the following:
a) A plan for site rehabilitation must be approved by the County Commissioners
before a permit for conditional 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
bank commitment of credit, bond, certified check or other security deemed
acceptable by the County Commissioners in 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 Commissioners. Such
commitments, bonds or check shall be payable to and held by the County
Commissioners;
c) Impacts set forth in the impact statement and compliance with the standards
contained in Section 5.03.08 of this Resolution.
Staff Finding
The Applicant identifies the following method of rehabilitation for the site: "Partial
rehabilitation of the property: all tanks, trucks and items other than the buildings and
structures that the next owner/user would utilize would be hauled away". Staff does not find
that this plan is adequate and has informed the Applicant that a more detailed rehabilitation
plan is required. This application was submitted to the County Vegetation Management
Director who provided the following comments (See Exhibit N):
Noxious Weeds
Between the Garfield/Mesa County border and to Parachute. the county listed
noxious weed, Diffuse knapweed is prevalent. Staff requests that the applicant
provides a weed management plan that provides for monitoring and treatment of all
county listed weeds, with particular focus on diffuse knapweed. Diffuse knapweed
may act as tumbleweed, so areas behind buildings and along fences may be a
concern.
C. Section 5.03.08 industrial Performance Standards
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, smote, vibration, glare and odor and all other undesirable environmental
effects beyond the boundaries of the property in which such uses are located, in accord with the
following 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.
Staff Finding
The Applicant states that the volume of sound generated from the site will comply with the
standards established in CRS 25-12-103.
As you are aware, the County uses the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS 25-12-101) for
determining noise impacts. The Statute states "Sound levels of noise radiating from a
property line at a distance of 25 feet or more there from in excess of the dB(A) established
for the following time periods and zones shall constitute (prema facia) evidence that such
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noise is a public nuisance."The table below shows the zones and dB(A) acceptable for
each zone and particular time.
Zone
7 am to 7 pm
7 pm to 7 am
Residential
55 dB(A)
50 dB(A)
Commercial
60 dB(A)
55 dB(A)
Light Industrial
65 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
Industrial
80 dB(A)
75 dB(A)
The Applicant has provided a sound analysis, conducted by Hankard Environmental on
March 31, 2007. The analysis was conducted at five locations: 25 feet outside the north
property line (considered Industrial), 25 feet outside the east property line (considered
Undeveloped Open Land), 25 feet outside the south property line (considered Industrial),
and within the undeveloped internal parcel (considered Residential). The results of the
study are as follows:
TABLE 2
PREDICTED NOISE LEVELS FROM PROPOSED FRAC TECH MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Approximate
Distance to Pr &cted Noise Level Noise Level Limit r4
Sources f LAM, dBA) (Lmax, dBA)
Prediction Location
North Lot Line 600 59 75
East Lot Line 2200 43 75
South Lot Line 125 68 75
West Lot Line 1800 45 75
On-aite Residerces 2200 43 50
(fl Refer. to Figure 1
l?) State al Colorado (CRS 15-12)
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;
Staff Finding
The Applicant states that "no vibration is anticipated, the distance from other uses of the
site and the grading and paving should eliminate any vibration generation." Staff feels that
vibration will be created on the site due to the heavy truck traffic; however, it is unlikely that
the vibration would be perceptible outside the property boundaries.
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;
Staff Finding
Emissions generated by this use would come from the exhaust (diesel fumes) of the trucks
as they warm up (idle), leave, or enter the property. As the neighboring uses are of an
industrial nature, vapor and smoke are not anticipated to disturb these uses. There are
three AR RD zoned properties directly to the east of the facility; however, the nearest parcel
(which is currently vacant) is approximately 1400 feet away. Frac Tech has purchased the
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two other parcels with existing residential units for employee housing. Vabor and smoke
could be detrimental to these neighboring residential uses. Dust from this facility is
anticipated to be negligible since the parking and drive aisle are to be paved.
As the standard requires, every use shall be operated to comply with county, state, and
federal laws. Staff does not test these emissions but all emissions will be from the exhaust
of vehicles that are licensed by the County and the State to comply with federal air quality
laws.
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;
Staff Finding
- Glare and Vibration: The Applicant has stated that all lighting will be directed downward
and inward to reduce light emissions from the facility. Staff suggests that exterior lighting in
be controlled by a motion sensor to reduce vagrant light emissions as well as protect the
visual corridor along 1-70. Staff suggests that all buildings and facilities be painted an earth
toned, none reflective paint in order to reduce glare as well as visibility from 1-70.
- Vapor and Smoke: This facility will produce the expected emissions from vehicles. As
there will be large trucks entering and exiting the site, diesel fume emissions could be
considerable at peak traffic times. As the neighboring uses are of an industrial nature,
vapor and smoke are not anticipated to disturb these uses. There are three ARRD zoned
properties directly to the east of the facility; however, the nearest parcel (which is currently
vacant) is approximately 1 400 feet away. Frac Tech has purchased the two other parcels
with existing residential units for employee housing. Vapor and smoke could be detrimental
to these neighboring residential uses.
- Dust The Applicant is proposing to pave all parking and service areas, which will reduce
if not eliminate dust emanation. However, the Applicant is proposing an approximately 3
acre gravel parking area for heavy truck parking and storage. A dust management plan
shall be submitted prior to approval of the Special Use Permit.
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/comments from the appropriate local
protection district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes;
Staff Finding
The storage of all potentially flammable and hazardous materials must be done in
accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations. A permit has not been
received for the fueling station. This permit from the CDPHE shall be obtained prior to the
issuance of the Special Use Permit. In addition, the Grand Valley Fire Protection District
(GVFPD) has been in contact with the Applicant and following conversation between
Planning Staff and the GVFPD, there have been no concerns expressed regarding the
storage of flammable or explosive materials at this site.
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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;
Staff Finding
The proposed use will be highly visually detrimental to the surrounding natural environment
seen from 1-70. 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), 1-70 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 / resources of the County. The entire property is to be enclosed by a chain
Zink fence which will not provide visual relief from the site.
The site plan represents an 8 -foot privacy fence along Highway 6 for the purpose of
screening the use from this public right-of-way. However, due to the topography of the
area, 1-70 sits above the subject property and will have an aerial view of the proposed
facilities. 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 1-70
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 soften the visual impacts of the development. In addition,
Staff recommends that the applicant use plantings and fencing along the north portion of
the facility to help reduce the visual impact of this development from east -bound traffic on 1-
70 as well as the south portion of the property along Highway 6. Further softening of the
storage facility is possible from the 1-70 visual corridor through the planting of interior trees
and landscaping.
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;
Staff Finding
The Applicant states that "we foresee no materials or wastes that will be stored in a
manner that would allow transference by reasonably foreseeable natural causes. This has
been achieved by the following items: warehouse of sufficient size, containment provisions
for outside storage items such as acid and fuel storage and inside warehousing in the main
shop area," Staff does not foresee a problem with materials being transferred off the
property by natural causes.
d) Storage of Heavy Equipment will only be allowed subject to (A) and (C) above
and the following standards:
i. The minimum lot size is five (5) acres and is not a platted subdivision.
Staff Finding
The subject parcel is approximately 77 acres and is not located in a platted subdivision.
Staff finds this standard is met
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ii. The equipment storage area is not placed any closer than 300 ft, from any
existing residential dwelling.
Staff Finding
The application represents the nearest residence as over 1400 ft from the subject
property. This standard is met.
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.
Staff Finding
The Applicant intends to construct an 8' high fence to reduce the visual impact of this
operation from Highway 6. The subject property is situated at a lower elevation than 1-70.
The proposed screening will not eliminate the visual impacts created by the proposed use
from the 1-70 vantage point. Further, in order to reduce visual, noise and light emanations,
Staff suggests that the applicant create an 8' berm along the western edge of the facility
area. 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 soften the visual impacts of the development. In addition,
Staff recommends that the applicant use plantings and fencing along the north portion of
the facility to help reduce the visual impact of this development from east -bound traffic on
1-70 as well as the south portion of the property along Highway 6. Further softening of the
storage facility is possible from the 1-70 visual corridor through the planting of interior trees
and landscaping.
iv. 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.
Staff Finding
The application represents that this standard will be met. Staff suggests this standard be
included as an on-going condition of approval.
v. Loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private property and
may not be conducted on any public right-of-way.
Staff Finding
All loading and unloading associated with the proposed use will be conducted on the
subject property.
e) Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources shall not exceed
ten (f 0) acres in size.
Staff Finding
The area devoted to storage is less than 10 acres in size. Staff finds this standard has
been met.
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.
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Staff Finding
Staff recommends that all exterior lighting shall be the minimum amount necessary, be
controlled by a motion sensor, be directed inward and downward, towards the interior of the
property and be 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.
Staff Finding
The Applicant states that: "These conditions will be met through the containment system
around the acid dock, the fueling station meeting all regulations concerning fueling station;
the septic system and the water reclaim system. All percolation tests or ground water
resource tests as may be required by local or state health officials must be met before
operation of the facilities may begin. All necessary tests will be taken as required." The
Applicant shall submit the prepared Spill Prevention Countermeasure and Control plan to
the planning office once it is complete.
6 SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the hearing before the Planning
Commission.
2. That the hearing before the Planning Commission was extensive and complete and that all
interested parties were heard at that meeting.
3. That for the above stated and other reasons. the proposed Special Use Permit is in the best
interest of the health, safety, morals, convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Garfield County.
4. That the application is in conformance with the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978,
as amended.
7 STAFF RECOMMENDATION
At this point, Staff finds the application to be deficient in the following areas:
The Applicant has not provided a weed management plan;
The Applicant has not provided an adequate Site Rehabilitation Plan; and,
The Applicant has not adequately screened the proposed facility.
Based on these deficiencies, Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend
approval to the Board of County Commissioners with the following conditions:
1. That all representations of the Applicant, either within the application or stated at the
hearing before the Board of County Commissioners, shall be considered conditions of
approval unless explicitly altered by the Board.
That the operation of the facility be done in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and
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local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility.
3. The Applicant shall comply with all standards as set forth in §5.03.08 "Industrial
Performance Standards" of the Garfield County Zoning Resolution of 1978 as amended and
included here as follows:
a. Volume of sound generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Colorado
Revised Statutes.
b. 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.
c. 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.
d. 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.
e. 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/comments from the appropriate local protection
district regarding compliance with the appropriate codes.
f. 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.
g. AM 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.
h. 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.
i. Loading and unloading of vehicles shall be conducted on private property and may
not be conducted on any public right-of-way.
Any storage area for uses not associated with natural resources shall not exceed ten
(10) acres in size.
k. Any exterior lighting shall be controlled by a motion sensor, pointed downward and
inward to the property center and shaded to prevent direct reflection on adjacent
property.
The Applicant shall provide a Rehabilitation Plan that has been reviewed by the County
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Vegetation Department and approved by the Board of County Commissioners prior to
approval of the Special Use Permit.
5. The Applicant shall file a Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) plan with
the County and have a copy on site for spills that may occur from vehicles. machinery,
fueling station, acid docks and gel tanks in the area.
The Applicant shall provide a dust control plan for the gravel portion of the storage facility
prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit. Should dust become an issue from the
storage area, a dust control agent shall be applied to the staging area.
7. The Applicant shall provide a valid well permit prior to the issuance of the Special Use
Permit.
8. The Applicant shall construct an 8 foot high berm on the western edge of the facility area to
mitigate sound. light and noise pollution from emanating to the neighboring properties and
to aid in visual relief.
The Applicant shall install a combination of plants and an 8 foot high earth -toned
substantially screening fence along Highway 6.
The Applicant shall design a screening plan and install -plants anri,ae.8
foot high earth -toned substantially screening fence along the north edge of the property at
the same or similar elevation as 1-70 to aid in limiting the visual effects of this development.
This plan shall be submitted and reviewed by Staff prior to scheduling a hearing with the
Board of County Commissioners.
11. The Public Water System shall obtain a valid permit from the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit.
12. A sand and oil separator shall be installed to provide recycling of water used for the truck
wash facility.
T3, An independent 8' high fence shall be instalied enclosing the evaporation pond.
14. The Applicant shall submit a weed management plan prior to the scheduling of a hearing
with the Board of County Commissioners.
LS. All buildings and rooftop equipment shall be painted with non -reflective earth toned paint
that is consistent with the surrounding landscape.
16. The property shall be rezoned from Agricultural/Residential/Rural Density (ARRD) to
Resource Lands (RL) by the Board of County Commissioners prior to approval of this
Special Use Permit.
17. The Applicant shall submit an approved permit from the Colorado Department of Health and
Environment for the fueling station prior to the issuance of the Special Use Permit.
18. Execution of the site rehabilitation/reclamation plan for the subject property is required when
the use of the site by the owner of the parcel for an Industrial Support Facility is terminated,
whether or not financial security for reclamation is required in this Resolution, under terms of
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Section 5.03.07(2) (B) of the Zoning Resolution. Responsibility for site reclamation is
transferred with the SUP, and the Applicant/Owner shall so advise any transferee of the
SUP. Enforcement of this condition of approval and all others is subject to an action by the
BOCC for penalties and/or injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction,
I9. No development activity shall occur at this property until all of these conditions have been
met and a Special Use Permit has been issued by Garfield County Board of County
Commissioners.
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David Pesnichak
From: Mark Kadnuck[makadnuc@smtpgate.dphe.state.cn.us]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 3:36 PM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: Frac Tech Services
David, below are my comments on the Frac Tech proposal:
Water system will be considered a public water system and must go through State capacity
development and plans approval process. The proposed ISDS system is less than 2000
gal/day and thus falls under county review. No information was provided on the disposal
of the industrial wastewater from the truck washing operations. This needs to be
addressed.
Mark A. Kadnuck, P.E.
CDPHE-WQCD
222 S. 6th Street, Rm 232
Grand Junction, CO 81501
ph: 970-248-7144
fax: 970-248-7198
email: mark.kadnuck@state.co.us
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OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
1313 Sherman Street, Room 818
Den"ver, Colorado 80203
Phone (303) 866-3581
FAX (303) 866-3589
http i:www water state.co.us
STA11E OF COLORADO
March 15, 2007
EXHIBIT
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MAR 1 9 2007
David Pesnichak
Garfield County Building and Planning Department
108 6th St., Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Re: Frac Tech Services, LLC Special Use Permit
Section 27, T7S, R96W, 6th PM
Water Division 5, Water District 39
Bill Ritter, Jr.
Governor
Hams D Shemtan
Executive Director
Hal D. Simpson, P E
State Engineer
Dear David:
The above -referenced submittal requests a special use permit for a 77 -acre parcel for storage and
staging of heavy trucks, an office, and a maintenance shop. As stated in the State Engineer's March 4, 2005
memorandum to county planning directors, this office has no statutory responsibility to review land use actions
that do not include the subdivision of land as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. This referral does not
appear to qualify as a "subdivision". However, we have performed a cursory review and are providing informal
comments.
The applicant intends to use an existing well on the property, in conjunction with a contract with West
Divide Water Conservancy District for 17.6 AF of replacement water from Ruedi Reservoir, to supply water for
sanitary purposes, the irrigation of 20,000 sq. ft. of landscaping, and truck washing. Sewage disposal is to be
through an individual system. The November 22, 2006 report by Grand River Consulting Corporation
estimates that the required diversions will conservatively total 18.67 AF/year, and the estimated depletions will
total 16.8 AF/year. The applicant plans to recycle truck wash water, which will reduce these amounts to 5.6
AF/yr and 3.7 AF/yr, respectively. The report refers to an existing well on the property and states that a recent
pump test verifies the well can produce 15 gpm, but no test results were provided. A search of our records
determined that Permit No. 46022-F was issued for the existing well on January 22, 1996 for ordinary
household purposes inside one single-family dwelling and the irrigation of not more than 12,000 sq. ft. (0.28
acre) of home gardens and lawns, and the watering of non-commercial domestic animals. A Well Completion
and Pump Installation Report was received for this well on March 22, 1982 under now -cancelled Permit No.
120982, and shows that the well produced 15 gpm during a three-hour test on February 24, 1982. The
applicant must apply to this office to amend the permit to reflect the proposed uses and must include an
executed copy of the WDWCD contract.
Note that this office does not necessarily take the position that the water supply plan is valid. If you or
the applicant has any questions concerning this matter, please contact me for assistance.
Water Resource Engineer
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cc: Alan Marteliaro, Division Engineer
James Lemon, Water Commissioner, District 45
STATE OF COLORADO
Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor ®t
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF WILDLIFE
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Bruce McCloskey, Director
6060 Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80216
Telephone: (303) 297-1192
wildlife.stafe.co. us
March 7, 2007
Garfield County Building and Planning Department
Attn: David Pesnichak
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO. 81601
MAR 16 2007
RE: Frac Tech Services, LLC — Special Use Permit Application
David,
For Wildlife -
For People
EXHIBIT
i
The Division of Wildlife appreciates the opportunity to review and provide the following recommendations pertaining
to the above mentioned application for special use permit.
The overall impacts to wildlife from the development will be quite limited. Prior conversations have taken place to
address any impacts, and have been addressed within the application.
As stated within the document, elk frequent the site during winter months, although the site hes directly between
Interstate 70 and Highway 6. There is no movement or migratory concerns since the wildlife fence has been installed
on the right-of-way to the interstate. We are concerned for loss of wintering habitats within Garfield County due to
development issues, however we feel that the nature of this development and the location will sparsely hinder any elk
use.
Runoff and drainage of any hazardous material especially with respect to migration to the Colorado River is of utmost
concern, but again we feel that it has been noted and addressed in the document with respect to containment of the
area.
No other invasive impacts have been detected at this time. If there are further questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact 3T Romatzke at (970)255-6124.
Thank you,
Dean Riggs — Area Wildlife Manager
Cc: Velarde, Toolen, Romatzke, File
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Harris D. Sherman, Executive Director
WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Jeffrey Crawford, Chair ■ Tom Burke, Vice Chair • Claire O'Neal, Secretary
Members, Robert Bray • Brad Coors • Rick Enstrom • Richard Ray • James McAnally • Ken Torres
Ex Officio Members, Harris Sherman and John Stulp
GARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
Review Agency Form
EXHIBIT
Date Sent: March 2, 2007
Comments Due: March 26, 2007
Name of application: Frac Tech Services LLC
Sent to: Garfield County Road & Bridge Dept.
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: David Pesnichak
109 8th Street, Suite 301
Glenwood Springs, CO 81 601
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.
This location request is an ideal location for this type of operation as it removes the
equipment used by Frac Tech to a location outside of residential areas. This location has
good access to Highway 6 & 24 that is governed by CDOT and we have no comments on
the traffic issues or signage to the property for traffic control.
This type of use is consistent with other uses in this area.
Name of review agency: Garfield County Road and Bridge Dept
By: Jake B. Mall Date March 6. 2007
Revised 3/30/00
GRAND VALLEY
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
1777 E. BATTLEMENT PARKWAY
PO BOX 295
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
(970) 285-9119, FAX (970) 285-9748
Date
David Pesnichak
Garfield County Building & Planning Dept.
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Subject: Fire Protection Plan for Frac Tech Services Property
Andy,
EXHIBIT
I Ni
I have reviewed the applicant's request and have verified that it lies within the Grand Valley Fire
Protection District. The applicant will need to provide the following minimum fire protection
practices as apart of their "Fire Protection Plan".
The options available to you include either a local water supply for each residence or a central
pressurized water supply for all residence as well as fire protection sprinklers. Because of the
size of your project, it would appear that the localized water supply systems (NFPA 1231) and/or
fire protection sprinklers might be better suited to provide such protection.
The use of sprinklers in new construction is always encouraged, and has proved to be both cost
effective and to have made the critical difference in the "saving of a structure". The key element
of a 13D system is to provide enough suppressants to get the occupants out of the residence. The
system is designed to provide a 10 -minute water supply. In a normal urban setting, with prompt
notification to the fire department, a response and extinguishment can be started during this 10 -
minute time frame. However, with a small combination fire department, which does not staff all
fire station crews, response times can be much longer. Hence, it is hoped the sprinklers provided
enough time for the occupants to leave, but the fire has most likely continued to burn, and after
the 10 -minute period of water delivery, the fire may again start actively burning. Fire sprinklers
are not required in structures less than 3500 square feet, however we encourage homeowners to
consider their value and the benefits that they may provide in the event of an actual fire.
The recommendations of NFPA 1231 are to have a water supply located within 150 feet of a
residence, a 4 1/2" hydrant connection capable of providing 500 gpm and a capacity to be
determined by the square footage of the residence. After consulting other fire agencies within
Garfield County, a minimum size of 2500 gallon tank per lot is a reasonable requirement for
residence under 3500 square feet. Sprinkler systems would be optional for residence up to 3500
square feet. Residences over 3500 square feet will need to have both the calculated size storage
tank and a sprinkler system to provide initial knockdown capabilities. As far as access / egress
requirements & defensible space, the Colorado State Forest Service has recommended using the
NFPA 1144 standard, Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire. The Grand Valley Fire
Protection District, as well as the other fire districts within Garfield County, has adopted this as
the standard within its boundaries.
Other issues to be included and noted in the proposal are as follows:
• If a sprinkler system is installed, the requirements for NFPA 13D will be adhered to. A
minimum flow of 26 gpm with duration of ten minutes or 260 gallons (see Section 2-1) is
required. The storage tank used for fire protection may be separate from that used for
domestic use. If a homeowner wishes to combine the water supply for both the sprinkler
system and domestic use, the requirements of the code shall be met. Annual inspection /
maintenance and reporting requirements of a sprinkler system are the responsibility of the
homeowner. For structures over 3500 square feet, an approved fire protection sprinkler
system will be required.
➢ An agreement to use the water stored in a fire water cistern, in the event of an emergency,
is not limited to the specific residence where it is located and that its use/need is at the
discretion of the fire department.
➢ The water supply (fire water cistern) is for fire protection only, not to be used for
domestic use. If the homeowner wishes to combine the firewater cistern with domestic
use water, an additional amount of storage will be required to maintain the minimum
required firewater protection capacities.
• It must also be noted that the required amount of water storage is for initial suppression
actions and for the prevention of fire spread to the urban-wildland interface.
If the above conditions are met and/or made apart of a plat note to be a requirement of the new
owner prior to the issuance of a building application, the Grand Valley Fire Protection District
has no further concerns regarding this project.
If I can be of any assistance, I can be reached at (970) 285-9119, or cell (970) 210-3263.
Rob Ferguson
Deputy Fire Chief, GVFPD
Xc: File
02/1312007 08:55 FAX 9702850292
TOWN OF PARACHUTE
FO Box 100
222 Grand Valley Way Parachute, CO 81635
EXHIBIT
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2[002/002
Telephone: (970) 285-7630
FAX: (970) 285-9146
Mayor
Roy McClung
February 13, 2007
Garfield County Building & Planning Department
108 - St Street, Suite 201
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE; REFERRAL FORMS
Frac Tech Services, LLC - Rezoning Application
The above referral was received by the Town of Parachute regarding development in an area
adjacent to Colorado State Highway 6 west of the Town of Parachute. I must continue to express
the Board's and my concerns related to the ongoing development within the areas near the Town
of Parachute that utilize Highway 6 and the I-70 Interchange in Parachute. While this zoning
change and proposed use may reduce truck parking and repair on Town streets, it will add to
throe Town traffic on Highway 6 and to the I-70 Interchange.
Any and all growth in Garfield County, Parachute and Battlement Mesa area has a direct impact
on this interchange. The Town of Parachute sees this as an impact that should be shared. The
additional growth related to the natural gas industry is the generator for added commercial and
residential development in Garfield County, the Town of Parachute and Battlement Mesa. To
continue to accommodate this growth the local, county and state roads must be considered. Is the
county required to submit access permits to CDOT for development?
The Town is in receipt of $50,000,00 from Garfield County for snatching DOLA Grant funding to
prepare a 1601 Study for CDOT. This is the initial step in addressing an answer to the currently
existing problem at the 1-70 Interchange.
Respectfully,
g7 Ata„.
Ray McClung
Mayor
Frac Tech Services LLC Page 1 of 1
From: Roussin, Daniel [Daniel.Roussin@a DCT.STATE.CO.US]
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 9:49 AM
To: David Pesnichak
Cc: Fred Jarman
Subject: Frac Tech Services LLC
EXHIBIT
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Attachments: 307037 L3.pdf
David - Frac Tech has submitted an access permit application to CDOT. CDOT has offered an access permit to
Frac Tech on March 8, 2007. However, at this time CDOT has not received a signed copy of the permit. Here is
a copy of the permit offered to Frac Tech. We have asked them to do improvements at the intersection based
upon the traffic study. If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thanks
«307037 L3.pdf»
Dan Roussin
Colorado Department of Transportation
Region 3 Permit Unit Manager
222 South 6th, Suite 100
Grand Junction, Co 81501
970-248-7230
970-248-7294 FAX
file://T:\dpesnichak\Land Use 2007\SUP\Frac Tech - Industrial Support Facility\CDOT Re... 3/22/2007
Region 3 Traffic Section
222 S. Sixth St., Rom 100
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
(970) 248-7021 Fax: (970) 248-7230
To: Chris Boelke
Development Construction Services
2350 G Road, Suite 240
Grand Junction, CO 81505
SLATE OF COLOFADO
Permit No. 307037
March 5, 2007
Dear Permittee or Applicant:
1. Please review the attached State Highway Access Permit (Form #101) and all enclosed attachments.
2. If you choose NOT to act on the permit, please return the permit unsigned.
3. If you wish to APPEAL the Terms and Conditions of the permit, please refer to the attached Form
101, Pages 2 and 3 for an explanation of the appeal procedures.
4. If you ACCEPT the Permit and its Terms and Conditions and are authorized to sign as legal owner of
the property or as an authorized representative, please sign and date the Access Permit form on the
line marked "PERMITTEE". Your signature confirms your agreement to all the listed Terms and
Conditions.
5. Provide a check or money order made out to the jurisdiction narned on the next line for the amount
due.
Make check or money order payable to: CDOT Amount Due: $ 300.00
6. Return the Access Permit including all pages of terms and conditions along with your payment
back to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) at the address noted below. The
Department will process and return to you a validated (signed and recorded) copy of your State
Highway Access Permit. You may retain this cover letter for your records.
7. If you fail to sign and return the attached Access Permit within 60 days of the date of this transmittal
letter, Colorado Department of Transportation will consider this permit withdrawn and void.
8. As described in the attached Terms and Conditions. you must make a written request to obtain
a Notice to Proceed. DO NOT begin any work within the State Highway Right -of -Way without
a validated Access Permit and Notice to Proceed. Use of this permit without the Colorado
Department of Transportation's validation shall be considered a violation of State Law.
If you have any questions, please call Devin Drayton, Access Technician at (970) 248-7245.
Please return Access Permit and attachments to: Region 3 Traffic Section
222 5. Sixth St., Rom 100
Grand Junction, Colorado 81501
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT
Permit fee
$300.00
Date of transmittal
3/5/2007
Regi onlSecti oniPatrol
3 / 02 / 09-2 Dave Jackson
CDOT Permit No. 307037
State Highway No&Mp/Side
006 M / 70.700 / L.
Local Jurisdiction
Garfield County
The Permittee(s); Applicant: Ref No.: 06-252
FRAC Tech Services Development Construction Services
John Roney Chris 13oelke
16858 I H 20 2350 G Road, Suite 240
Cisco, TX 76437 Grand Junction, CO 81505
817-850-1008 970-242-3674
is hereby granted permission to have an access to the state highway at the location noted below. The access shall be constructed, maintained and used in
accordance with this permit, including the State Highway Access Code and any attachments, terms, conditions and exhibits. This permit may be revoked
by the issuing authority if at any time the permitted access and its use violate any parts of this pemtit. The issuing authority, the Department and their duly
appointed agents and employees shall be held harmless against any action for personal injury or property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of
the permit.
Location:
Located on the north side of Hwy 006M, a distance of 2112 feet east of UNA Road.
Access to Provide Service to:
(Land Use Code:)
110 - General Light Industrial (Drilling Support Services)
(Size or Count) (Units)
235 DHV
Other terms and conditions:
MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY APPROVAL
Required only when the appropriate local authority retains issuing authority.
By
(x)
Upon the signing of this permit the permittee agrees to the terms and conditions and referenced attachments contained
herein. All construction shall be completed in an expeditious and safe manner and shall be finished within 45 days from
Initiation. The permitted access shall be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit prior to
being used.
The permittee shall notify Devin Drayton with the Colorado Department of Transportation, telephone
nbr, (970) 248-7245 at (east 48 hours prior to commencing construction within the State Highway right-of-way.
The person signing as the permittee must be the owner or legal representative of the property served by the permitted access and have full authority to
accept the permit and its terms and conditions.
Date
Title
Permittee Signature
(X)
Date
Permittee Printed Name:
This permit is not valid until signed by a duly authorized representative of the Department.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Date (of issue) Title
By
(x)
Copy Distribution:
Required:
1 .Region
2.Appiicant
3.Staff Access Section
Make copies as necessary for. Previous editions are obsolete and may not be used
Local Authority inspector Devin Drayton CDOT Form #101 8198
MTCE Patrol Traffic Engineer
09-2 Dave Jackson
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STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 307037
Located on Highway 006M near RP 70.70 Left
Issued to Frac Tech Services, LLC
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
March 5, 2007
1. This permitted access is only for the use and purpose stated in the Application and Permit.
This Permit is issued in accordance with the State Highway Access Code (2 CCR 601-1), and
is 'based in part upon the information submitted by the Permittee. Any subsequent relocation,
reconstruction, or modifications to the access or changes in the traffic volume or traffic nature
using the access shall be requested for by means of a new application. Any changes causing
non-compliance with the Access Code may render this permit void, requiring a new permit.
2. The Permittee shall design and install an eastbound to northbound left turn deceleration lane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1.
3. The Permittee shall design and install a westbound to northbound right tum deceleration lane
in conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1.
4. The Permittee shall design and install a southbound to eastbound left turn acceleration lane in
conformance with section 4 of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1.
5. A full width 2 -inch minimum depth overlay of the entire length of highway improvements shall
be required in accordance with section 4.7(6) of the Access Code.
6. This access shall be constructed 25-35 feet wide with turning radii to accommodate the
minimum turning radius of the largest vehicle or 70 foot, whichever is greater. The turning
radius shall be measured from the white line on the Hwy to the edge of the driveway. A
drawing of the design vehicle turning template for the largest vehicle entering/exiting site will
be required to ensure proper radius and lane widths.
7. The access shall be surfaced in accordance with Section 4.7 of the Access Code immediately
upon completion of earthwork construction and prior to use. This access shall be hard
surfaced in accordance with Section 4.7 of the Access Code a minimum distance of 50 feet
from the traveled way or to the CDOT Right -of -Way. Where the hard surface is to abut
existing pavement, the existing pavement shall be saw cut and removed a minimum of one
foot back from the existing edge for bituminous, or until an acceptable existing cross slope is
achieved. Surfacing shall meet the Department's specifications with minimum surfacing to be
equal to or greater than existing highway conditions.
8. The access shall be constructed perpendicular to the travel lanes of the State Highway for a
minimum distance of 40 feet from the edge of roadway. Side slopes shall be at a 4:1 slope on
the roadway and at 6:1 to the approach. The driveway shall slope away from the highway at a
-2% grade for the first 20 feet of driveway. This design shall be in conformance with section 4
of the State Highway Access Code, 2CCR 601-1.
9. The Permittee shall provide a performance bond that will insure completion of the required
highway and all related intersection improvements in conformance with all Department standards
and specifications. The bond must be at least 110% of the estimated total highway construction
cost and the bonding agency must be surety licensed to do business in the State of Colorado. A
thorough Construction Cost Estimate sealed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer
and a draft of the bond must be provided and approved by Department before acceptance of the
final bond and before construction is approved to commence.
10. The permittee is required to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility
Guidelines (ADAAG) that have been adopted by the U.S. Architectural and Transportation
Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board), and incorporated by the U.S. Attorney General as
a federal standard. These guidelines provide requirements for design and construction. The
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 307037
Located on Highway 006M near RP 70.70 Left
Issued to Frac Tech Services, LLC
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont.)
March 5, 2007
current Standards Plans and can be found on the Design and Construction Project Support
web page at: http:l/www.dot.state.co.usfDesignSupport/ then click on Design Bulletins.
11. A pre -design meeting is required prior to construction design. Required personnel for this
meeting are: Professional Engineer of Record (ie, The person who shall sign and seal the plan
set) , Design Engineer, and Permittee. Please contact Devin Drayton 970-248-7245 or Brian
Killian at 970-248-7293 for scheduling this pre -design meeting.
12. A Notice to Proceed, CDOT Form 1265 is required before beginning the construction of the
access or any activity within the highway right-of-way. To receive the Notice to Proceed the
applicant shall submit a complete packet to CDOT with the following items:
(a) A cover letter requesting a Notice to Proceed.
(b) Certificate of Insurance Liability as per Section 2.3(11)(i) of the State Highway Access
Code.
(c) A certified Traffic Control Plan in accordance with Section 2.4(6) of the Access Code. The
Traffic Control Plan shall provide accessibility features to accommodate all pedestrians
including persons with disabilities for all pathways during construction.
(d) Ten copies of Construction Plans Stamped (11"x 17' with a minimum scale of 1" = 50') by
a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer in full compliance with the State Highway
Access Code.
(e) Signed and sealed Notice to Proceed Checklist.
(f) Signed and Approved Performance Bond.
(g) Signed and sealed drainage report or narrative.
(h) Prior to the issuance of any Notice to Proceed, the applicant shall schedule a pre -
construction meeting including but not limited to applicant, Engineer of Record,
Construction Inspector, construction personnel, permittee (if other than applicant), CDOT
representative and Traffic Control Supervisor.
A construction schedule will be required at the pre -construction meeting.
(i)
13. No drainage from this site shall enter onto the State Highway travel lanes, The Permittee is
required to maintain all drainage in excess of historical flows and time of concentration on site.
All existing drainage structures shall be extended, modified or upgraded, as applicable, to
accommodate all new construction and safety standards, in accordance with the Department's
standard specifications.
14. A new culvert may be required for this access, The drainage study will be used to size all
culverts. As a minimum, a 24 -inch culvert with protective end treatments will be required. The
culvert shall be kept free of blockage to maintain proper flow and drainage.
15. Open cuts, which are at least 4 inches in depth, within 30 feet of the edge of the State
Highway traveled way, will not be left open at night, on weekends, or on holidays, or shall be
protected with a suitable barrier per State and Federal Standards.
16. The Permittee is responsible for obtaining any necessary additional Federal, State and/or
City/County permits or clearances required for construction of the access. Approval of this
access permit does not constitute verification of this action by the Permittee. Permittee is also
responsible for obtaining all necessary utility permits in addition to this access permit.
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 307037
Located on Highway 006M near RP 70.70 Left
Issued to Frac Tech Services, LLC
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont.)
March 5, 2007
17. All workers within the State Highway right of way shall comply with their employer's safety and
health policies/procedures, and ail applicable U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) regulations - including, but not limited to the applicable sections of 29
CFR Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards and 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety
and Health Regulations for Construction. Personal protective equipment (e.g. head protection,
footwear, high visibility apparel, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, etc.)
shall be worn as appropriate for the work being performed, and as specified in regulation.
18. CDOT requires submission of SWMP plans on any projects where the area of CDOT ROW
impacted exceeds one acre.
19. A temporary construction easement is required if highway improvements necessitate
entering a other private properties for any reason. The Permittee is responsible for
obtaining the said easement and providing the lease information to CDOT prior to
obtaining the NTP. The easement shall be a signed legal agreement between the
property owner and the permittee of the access permit. This easement shall stipulate
the range of dates the permittee's contractor may enter the property and provide any
construction plan & profiles attachments that have been agreed upon.
20. On all CDOT access permit projects where the developers are required to apply and obtain a
CSP (Construction Storm Water Permit) from the respective regulatory agency, "The
Permittee/Applicant is required to include the portion of CDOT Rights of Way to be impacted
by the construction of the access within their Construction Storm Water Permit (CSP). A notice
to proceed will not be issued until the Permittee/applicant provides CDOT region permit office
with the proof of such inclusion on the developer's CSP.
21. It is the responsibility of the permittee/applicant to determine which environmental clearances
and/or regulations apply to the project, and to obtain any clearances that are required directly
from the appropriate agency. Please refer to or request a copy of the "CDOT Environmental
Clearance Information Summary" for details. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH REGULATORY
REQUIREMENTS MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF YOUR CDOT
PERMIT, OR ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY OTHER AGENCIES.
• ALL discharges are subject to the provisions of the Colorado Water Quality Control Act
and the Colorado Discharge Permit Regulations. Prohibited discharges include
substances such as: wash water, paint, automotive fluids, solvents, oils or soaps.
• Unless otherwise identified by CDOT or the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) as significant sources
of pollutants to the waters of the State, the following discharges to storm water systems
are allowed without a Colorado Discharge Permit System permit: landscape irrigation,
diverted stream flows, uncontaminated ground water infiltration to separate storm
sewers, discharges from potable water sources, foundation drains, air conditioning
condensation, irrigation water, springs, footing drains, water line flushing, flows from
riparian habitats and wetlands, and flow from fire fighting activities. However,
construction activities may require a Construction Storrnwater Permit. Contact the
CDOT Water Quality Program Manager at 303-757-9343.
• ANY OTHER DISCHARGES may require Colorado Discharge Permit(s) or separate
permits from CDPHE or the appropriate agency before work begins. For additional
information and forms, go to the CDPHE website at:
http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/PermitsUnits/wgcdpmt.html.
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 307037
Located on Highway 006M near RP 701.70 Left
Issued to Frac Tech Services, LLC
March 5, 2007
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont.)
22. Nothing in this permit shall prohibit the chief engineer from exercising the right granted in CRS
43-3-102 Including but not limited to restricting left hand turns by construction of physical
medial separations.
23. A signed and approved temporary lease agreement is required if construction trailers are to be
located on CDOT ROW during construction.
24. The Permittee shall provide accessibility features to accommodate all pedestrians including
persons with disabilities for all pathways during and after construction.
25. During access construction no construction personnel vehicles will be permitted to park in the
state highway right-of-way.
26. The access shall be completed in an expeditious and safe manner and shall be completed
within 45 days from initiation of construction within State Highway right-of-way or in
accordance with written concurrence of the Access Manager. All construction shall be
completed in a single season.
27. All costs associated with any type of utility work will be at the sole responsibility and cost of the
permittee and at no cost to CDOT.
28. Any damage to present highway facilities including traffic control devices shall be repaired
immediately at no cost to the Department and prior to continuing other work,
29. Any mud or other material tracked or otherwise deposited on the roadway shall be removed
daily or as ordered by the Department inspector. If mud is obvious condition during site
construction, it is recommended that the contractor build a Stabilized Construction Entrance or
Scrubber Pad at the intended construction access to aid in the removal of mud and debris from
vehicle tires. The details of the Stabilized Construction Entrance is found in the M & S
Standards Plan No. M-208-1.
30. A fully executed complete copy of this permit and the Notice to Proceed must be on the job
site with the contractor at all times during the construction. Failure to comply with this or any
other construction requirement may result in the immediate suspension of work by order of the
Department inspector or the issuing authority.
31. All construction and inspection work must be under the direction of a Colorado Registered
Professional Engineer. The PE's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(a) The PE shall evaluate compliance with plans and specifications with regard to the roadway
improvements within the State right-of-way. The PE shall carefully monitor the contractors
compliance on all aspects of construction, including construction zone traffic control.
(b) Engineering Certification: After inspection and before final acceptance, the Engineer shall
certify to CDOT in writing that all inspections, materials, materials testing, and construction
methods conform to the plans, specifications and purpose of design. Upon completion of
the work, that responsible Engineer shall submit an "As Built" plans, showing in detail all
approved construction changes, modification.
32. No work will be allowed at night, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays without prior
authorization from the Department. The Department may also restrict work within the State
Highway right-of-way during adverse weather conditions.
33. Areas of roadway and/or right-of-way disturbed during this installation shall be restored to their
original conditions to insure proper strength and stability, drainage and erosion control.
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT 307037
Located on Highway 006M near RP 70.70 Left
Issued to Frac Tech Services, LLC
TERMS AND CONDITIONS (cont.)
March 5, 2007
Restoration shall meet the Department's standard specifications for topsoil, fertilization,
mulching, and re -seeding.
Construction Completion & Final Acceptance
34. Upon the completion of the access and prior to any use as allowed by this permit, the
permittee shall notify the Permit Manager by certified mail within 10 working days to request a
final inspection. This request shall include signed and sealed certification that all materials
and construction have been completed in accordance with all applicable Department
Standards and Specifications; and that the access is constructed in conformance with the
State Highway Access Code, 2 CCR 601-1, and the terms and conditions included in this
permit. The engineer of record, shall be present for this inspection. The access serviced by
this permit may not be opened to traffic until the CDOT Access Manager provides written initial
approval.
35. Following the final inspection, CDOT will prepare an Access Construction Inspection Summary
Letter and send it to the applicant, permittee, and engineer of record. If additional items are
required to complete the access construction, a list of these items will be part of the access
construction inspection summary letter. All required items and final as -built survey shall be
completed within 30 days from receiving the Access Construction Summary Letter. The
access serviced by this permit may not be opened to traffic until written approval has been
given from the CDOT Access Manager. If all work appears to have been done in general
dose conformity with the above named permit. an initial acceptance letter will be sent to the
permittee and this access may be opened for traffic.
36. The 2 year warrantee period will begin when the initial acceptance letter is issued. In
accordance with section 2.5(6) of the State Highway Access Code, if any construction element
fails within two -years due to improper construction or material specifications, the Permittee
shall be responsible for all repairs. Failure to make such repairs may result in suspension of
the permit and closure of the access. The letter of final acceptance will be issued once the
access has been inspected and is found to comply with all material and construction in
accordance with all applicable Department Standards and Specifications approx. 2 years after
initial acceptance.
David Pesnichak
From: Mark Kadnuck[makadnuc@smtpgate.dphe.state.co.usl
Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 3:14 PM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: RE: Frac Tech Services
EXHIBIT
The cutoff for a public water system is a system that serves 2.5 or more persons for 60 or
more days a year or a system that has 15 or more taps. The info provided indicated 25 to
120 employees and T assume they will be open more than 60 days a year. Based on the info
I have, this system would be classified as a non -transient non -community water system.
Their plan to recycle all washwater is acceptable as long as washing operations are
conducted on an impervious pad (concrete). Give me a call with any additional questions.
Mark A. Kadnuck, P.E.
CDPHE-WQCD
222 S. 6th Street, Rm 232
Grand Junction, CO 81501
ph: 970-248-7144
fax! 970-248-7198
email: mark.kadnuck@state.co.us
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MEMORANDUM
To: Dave Pesnichak
From: Steve Anthony
Re: Frac Tech Services SUP
Date: March 26, 2007
Noxious Weeds
Between the GarfieldlMesa County border and to Parachute, the county listed noxious weed, Diffuse
knapweed is prevalent. Staff requests that the applicant provides a weed management plan that provides
for monitoring and treatment of all county listed weeds, with particular focus on diffuse knapweed.
Diffuse knapweed may act as a tumbleweed, so areas behind buildings and along fences may be a concern.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE HIGHWAY ACCESS PERMIT
CDOT Permit No.
307037
State Highway No/MpfSide
006 M / 70,700 / L
Permit fee
$300.00
Date of transmittal
3/5/2007
Region/Section/Patrol
3 / 02 / 09-2 Dave Jackson
Local Jurisdiction
Garfield County
The Permittees); Applicant: Ref No.: 06-252
FRAC Tech Services Development Construction Services
Roney Chris Boelke
16858 I H 20 2350 G Road, Suite 240
Cisco, TX 76437 Grand Junction, CO 81505
EXHIBIT
I C-9
817-850-1008 970-242-3674
is hereby granted permission to have an access to the state highway at the location noted below. The access shall be constructed, maintained and used in
accordance with this permit, including the State Highway Access Code and any attachments, terms, conditions and exhibits, This permit may be revoked
by the issuing authority if at any time the permitted access and its use violate any parts of this permit. The issuing authority, the Department and their duly
appointed agents and employees shall be held harmless against any action for personal injury or property damage sustained by reason of the exercise of
the permit.
Location:
Located on the north side of Hwy 006M, a distance of 2112 feet east of [JNA Road.
Access to Provide Service to:
(Land Use Code:) (Size or Count) (Units)
110 - General Light Industrial (Drilling Support Services) 235 DI -IV
Other terms and conditions:
MUNICIPALITY OR COUNTY APPROVAL
Required only when the appropriate local authority retains issuing authority.
By
(x)
Date
Title
Upon the signing of this permit the perm'ttee agrees to the terms and conditions and referenced attachments contained
herein. Alf construction shall be completed in an expeditious and safe manner and shall be finished within 45 days from
Initiation. The permitted access shall be completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit prior to
being used.
The permittee shall notify Devin Drayton with the Colorado Department of Transportation, telephone
nbr. (970) 248-7245 at least 48 rs prior to commencing construction within the State Highway right-of-way.
The person signing as the permittee m • .e the -wrier or legal representative of the property served by the permitted access and have full authority to
accept the permit and s - s an. -.nditio •.
Permittee Sig r_ /�
Date
-rinted Name:
}
This permit is not valid until signed by a duly authorized representative of the Department.
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By
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Date (of issue)
'`CIA , '
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Title
a ' Yr
f' 'r`,A''4 i'1/0747,017 -
Copy Distribution:
Required:
1.Region
2.Appllcant
3,Staff Access Section
Make copies as necessary for: Previous editions are obsoI 1e and may not be used
Local Authority Inspector Devin Drayton COOT Form p1O1 8198
MTGE Patrol Traffic Engineer
09-2 Dave Jackson
March 31, 2€07
Chris Boelke
Development Construction Services, Inc.
Construction Manager
2350 G Road, Suite 244
Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
HANKARD
ENVIRONMENTAL
hcoviT cl CHID Y64h',Q1 c.Ohillti'G
RE: Analysis of Noise From Proposed Fra t Tech Truck Maintenance Facility Near Parachute
Dear Mr. Boelke,
This letter describes the results of our analysis of noise from the proposed Frac Tech. Truck
Maintenance Facility to be located west of Parachute, Colorado. The analysis was conducted
according to Garfield County and State of Colorado noise regulations_ Noise levels from the
proposed facility were predicted using methods that are acceptable to the professional
acoustical engineering community, and all of the predicted levels are in compliance with
County and State regulations.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Zoning Regulations of Garfield County Colorado state that the "Volume of sound
generated shall comply with the standards set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes at the time
any new application is made" (Section 5.03.07/8). Table 1, below, shows the noise limits
imposed by the Colorado Revised Statutes (Title 25, Article 12). The "Zone" applies to the type
of land use that is present on adjacent properties. On this project, adjacent land use in three
directions is industrial or undeveloped. Given that the facility has the potential to operate at
night, the applicable noise limit in these directions is 75 dBA, as measured at a point 25 feet
outside of the Frac Tech property_ To the north there are two existing homes owned by Frac
Tech, and a parcel of land that is zoned Agriculture Rural Residential Density (ARRD). The
noise limit at these properties is 50 dBA. Noise is also regulated by the State of Colorado visa vi
Section 800 of the Rules of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. The noise
limits imposed by these regulations are identical to those of the Revised Statutes.
SITE DESCRIPTION
Figure 1 shows the proposed facility, which is located west of Parachute, Colorado. To the
north lies Interstate 70, and the land north of the highway is undeveloped (zoned Resource
Land). To the south lies US 6, with a railroad and other industrial facilities further south. To the
west lies the Travelers Highlands subdivision, which consists of industrial facilities such as
concrete forming and oil field services. The land to the east is undeveloped. There are two
houses on and part of the Frac Tech property, and these will be used for employees. Also, there
is an undeveloped parcel surrounded by Frac Tech property that is zoned ARRD.
Denver Colorado • Madison Wisconsin • Portland Maine
phone: (303) 666-0617 • fax (303) 600-0282 • www.hankardinc.com
HANKARD
ENVIRONMENTAL
A _1 AMD V•14ATIOM COM5II+BY0
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE NOISE LEVELS - Lmax, dBA (Colorado Revised Statutes 25-12)
Daytime ( Nighttime C4
(7:OOam to 7:00pm) (7:OOpm to 7 00am)
Zone
Residential
55 50
Commercial
60 55
Light industrial
70 65
Industrial
80 75
(') During the daytime, the noise level can be increased by 10 dBA for 15 minutes in any one-hour period
(2) Noise level limit decreased by 5 dBA for impulsive sounds
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project consists of a truck maintenance and storage facility. Trucks servicing
fracturing operations would enter and exit the site off of US 6 (refer to Figure 1). Trucks will be
washed, refueled, and parked. Maintenance will be performed inside the Shop. Noise
producing activities consist of trucks moving around on the site, a 10 hp air compressor at the
Shop, and standard rooftop air conditioning equipment on occupied buildings. The applicant
estimates that 25 trucks will be maintained at this facility initially, and that this number could
grow to 40 in the future. Much of the time the trucks will be out in the field, and often they will
spend two to three days off-site at a time. Therefore, not all of the trucks using the facility will
be on site at any one time. For this analysis, it was assumed that the worst-case situation for
noise would be in the early morning when trucks are started and rolled out into the field. For
our analysis we assumed 25 trucks would be running on-site simultaneously, along with three
building -sine rooftop air conditioners and the Shop compressor.
Analysis of Noise From Proposed Frac Tech Truck Maintenance Facility page 2
March 31, 2007
UNDEVELOPED LAND
Max Nighttime Noise
East Lot Line Level Limit 75 dBA
Noise Prediction -- Kelly Gulch
Location \\ . - i
25 Feet Outside
SoutfiLoLvE Line
Max Nighttime Noise
Level Limit 75 dBA
1. a. INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
//No,seAied,dUon
' cation
HANKARD
ENVIRONMENTAL
TWO ON-SITE
EMPLOYEE HOUSES
Undeveloped Land
Zoned ARRA
Noise Prediction
Location
Property Line
UNDEVELOPED LAND
ZONED RESOURCE LAND
z;
�!t
J Max Nighttime Noise
Level Limit 75 dBA
North Lot Line -
Noise Prediction
Location
Travelers
Highlands
Commerical
Sub -Division
INDUSTRIAL LAND USE
Max Nighttime Noise
Level Limit 75 dBA
b
Q
Ri
CC
—,— West Lot Line
Noise Prediction
Location
FIGURE 1- PROPOSED PROJECT SITE
Analysis of Noise From Proposed Frac Tech Trudc Maintenance Facility
March 31, 2007
Plage 3
HANKARRD
ENVIRONMENTAL
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NOISE ANALYSIS RESULTS
Noise levels from the trucks, air compresor, and rooftop ventilation equipment were predicted
along the site's property boundary and at the existing on-site residences. The prediction
locations are shown in Figure 1. Noise emission levels from each piece of equipment were
obtained from a variety of sources, including: the Roadway Construction Noise Model, Version
1.0, Federal Highway Administration, February 2006, Noise Control For Building and
Manufacturing Plants, Layman Miller, Bolt Beranek and Newman, 1981, and from York
EquipmenL Noise level propagation was calculated using the methods prescribed by
International Standards Organization %13, Attenuation of Sound During Propagation
Outdoors. The distances from the sources to the receptor points were calculated using the
electronic design files provided by the applicanL
The predicted noise levels are shown in Table 2, along with the applicable limits from the
Colorado Revised Statutes and the approximate distances from the acoustic center of the facility
to each prediction poirnL As can be seen, all of the predicted noise levels are below the
prescribed limits. Thus, the proposed project ism compliance with the State of Colorado noise
limits and therefore in compliance with the zoning Regulations of Garfield County.
TABLE 2
PREDICTED NOISE LEVELS FROM PROPOSED FRAC TECH MAINTENANCE FACILITY
Prediction Location 01
Approximate
Distance to Predicted Noise Level Noise Level Limit
Sources (Lmax, dBA) (Lmax, dBA)
(Feet)
North Lot Line 600 59 75
East Lot Line 2200 43 75
South Lot Line 125 68 75
West Lot tine 1800 45 75
On-site Residences 2200 43 50
pl Refer to Figure 1
(2) State of Colorado (CRS 25-12)
Please call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Michael Hankard
President
Analysis of Noise From Proposed Frac Tech Truck Maintenance Facility page 4
Mach 31, 2007
EXHIBIT
District Court, Water Division 5
Garfield County, Colorado
Court Address: 109 8th Street, Room 104
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
CONCERNING THE APPLICATION FOR WATER
RIGHTS OF:
MYRTLE J. CASTEEL, JANET A. SMALLWOOD,
JOAN E. WRIGHT AND JOSEPH P. CASTEEL
IN GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Attorney for Applicant:
Glenn D. Chadwick, #14575
BEATTIE & CHADWICK LLP
932 Cooper Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: (970) 945-8659
FAX: (970) 945-8671
e-mail: g1enn 7a beattiechadwick.coin
# COURT USE ONLY ■
Case Number:
00 CW 86
Division:
Courtroom:
NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHT
1. Title and case number of the case in which the conditional decree was issued:
Original Applicant: Charles P. Casteel
Date of Original Decree: November 19, 1966
Civil Action No. 4914
Court: District Court, Garfield County, Colorado
2. The description of the conditional water right transferred:
Location: the point of diversion is located on the Northerly bank of the Colorado River at
a point whence the NE comer of Sec. 27, T. 7 S., R. 96 W. of the 6th P.M. bears N 18°25"
E. 2211.4 feet.
Source: Colorado River
Appropriation Date: October 7, 1959.
Amount: 11.11 c.f.s., conditional
Uses: industrial, irrigation, fire protection, domestic, and other beneficial uses.
3. The name of the transferors:
Janet A. Smallwood, Joan E. Wright, and Joseph P. Casteel
4. The name and mailing address of the transferee
Frac Tech Services, LLC
clo Farris Wilks
Chief Operations Officer
16858 Interstate 20
Cisco, TX 76437
817-850-1000
5. A copy of the recorded deed is attached.
Respectfully submitted this 31 day of be r- , 2006.
BEATTIE & CHADWICK, LLP
Attorneys for Transferors
and for Transferee Frac Tech Services LLC
By:
Zeooth4,44_
enn D. Chadwick, #14575
Copy of the foregoing mailed to a+i fna,rr,e
of Recnrd,
ant-
Deputy
m
Deputy CSert, water DN. 5
District Court, Water Division 5, Colorado
NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF CONDITIONAL WATER RIGHT
Shale Pumps and Pipeline
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After recording Return la:
Frac 'tech Services. LLC
16359tH 20
Clam. TX 74437
WARRANTY DEED
This peed, made June 7, 1006, between Janet A. Smallwood and Joan E. Wright and Joseph P.
Casteei of the County Meta. State of COLORADO, grantor(s) and Frac Tech Services, LLC, a Texas
Limited Liability Company, whose legal address +s 16858 I11 20, Ciaco, TX 76437, County or
LN.. til \ and State orTEXAS, grantee.
WITNESS, That the grantor, for and in the consideration of the sunt of One Million Six Hundred Thirty Nine
Thousand Fh'e Hundred and No/100 U.S. Dollars ($J,b39,50,00 ) the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, has granted, bargained. sold and conveyed, and by these presents does grant, bargain. sell, convey
and confirm, unto the grantee, their heirs and assigns forever, all the real property together with in4r0,n1ncn1s. if any,
situate, lying and being in the County of Garfield. State of COLORADO) described as follows:
See Exhibit A artacbed hereto and trade a part hereof.
also known by street and number as Highway 6 - ti•acAnt land, Garfield County, CO
TOGETHER with alt and singular heredttarnents and appunenancm, thereunto belonging, or in anywise appertaining,
and the reversion and reversions, remainder and remainders, tents issues and profits thereof. and all the estate, right,
tillc, micrea, claim and demand whatsoever of the grantor, caber in law or equity, of, in and la the above bargained
premises, with the hcreditammits and appurtenances.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said premises above WI -gained and described. with the appurtenances, unto the yr/mice,
his heirs and assigns forever. And the grantor, For himself, his heirs and personal rcpresentalivcx, data covenant, grant,
bargain and agree to and wtrh the grantee, his heirs and assigns, that at the time of the esseahng and delivery of these
presents, he is well seized of the premises above conveyed, has good. sure, perfect, absolute and indefeasible estate of
inheritance, in law, in fee simple, and has good right. full power and lawful authority to grunt, bargamn, sell and convey
the same in miner and form as aforesaid, and that the same are free and clear from all farmer and ether grants,
bargains, sales, liens, taxes. assessments, encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind of nature so ever, except fur
laxer for the eurreut year, a lien but not yet due and payable, and those specific Exceplloos described an Fxhlbf
d attached hereto. -file grantee and anyone claiming by, through, or under grantee fully and irrevocably
releases graalor, their representatives and agents, from any and all past. current, and future claims against
grantor, their representatives and agents for any cost, loss liability, damage, expense, damage, action, or cause of
action arlsiag from or related to any defects, errors, amlsalons, or other conditions (iacloding, for example,
ettairoamental matters) affecting the above bargained premise:, or any portion of it. The grantor reserves all of
their right, title and interest in and to any and all minerals on and heaeatb the surface of the above bargained
premises.
SUBJECT ie the foregoing exceptions, the grantor shall and win WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above -
bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the grantee, his hears and assigns, agarnm all and every
person or persons lawfuth claiming the whole or any part tilt -rat. The singular number shall include the plural, the
plural the singular, and the use of any gender shall bc applicable to all genders.
IN wl'rNI'Sss WHEREOF, the grantor has executed this on the data set fonh above.
GRANTORS:
JaA. Smallwood
STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF Mesa
}ss:
the foregoing instrument was acknowledged, subscribed and sworn lu before me June 7, 2006, by Janet A. Smallwood
and Joan E. Wright and Joseph P. Casteel,
Wetness my hand and official seal.
My Cmarriission Expires 0411312007
WO -Warrant) n...o
Notary Public
My Commission expires: 4123/2007
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Exhibit A
The SEI /4N W 1 /4, the N E 1 /4SW 1 /4, the N W 1 /4SW 1 /4, and Lot 2 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96
West of the 6'h P.M.
The SW 1 /4SW 1/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of 6`h P.M. except that part of said
SW 1/4SW 1 /4 lying south of the southerly boundary of U.S. Highway No. 6 and 24.
That part of Lot 1 and of the W1/2NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of the 6`h P.M.,
described as: Beginning at a point on the westerly boundary line of said W 1 /2NE 1 /4 285 feet southerly of the North
quarter corner of said Section 27; thence S. 59°35' E. 248 feet; thence S. 22°58' E. 285 feet; thence 5. 87°46' E. 178 feet;
thence S. 23°35' E. 290 feet; thence S. 63°54' E. 289 feet; thence S. 51°44' E. 545 feet; thence 47°47'E. 378 feet; thence
S. 29°09' E. 228 feet; thence S. 74°13' E. 121 fee; thence S. 49°37' E. 176 feet to the Northwesterly bank of the
Colorado River; thence southwesterly along said bank of said River to its intersection with the south boundary lint of said
Lot 1; thence westerly along said South boundary line to the Southwest corner of said W1/2NE1/4, and thence northerly
along the westerly boundary line of said W 1/2NE 1 /4 to the point of beginning.
Except all that part Northwest of Interstate 70.
Also Excepting therefrom:
(a) All real property described in Deeds recorded August 10, 1962 in Book 343 at page 569 and Re-recorded in
Book 343 at page 426.
(b) Ali real property that was taken by Rule and Order of Case No. B I CV 164 recorded January 4, 1988 in Book 727
at Page 255 as Reception Number 388735.
(c) All real property described in Deeds recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 502 as Reception Number
312881, recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 503 as reception Number 312882 and recorded March
16, 1981 in Book 567 at Page 504 as Reception Number 312883.
All Parcels being situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado.
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(b)
Exhibit B
Any facts, rights, interests or claims which are not shown by the public records but which could he
ascertained by an inspection of the land or by making inquiry ofpersnris in possession thereof.
Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by pubIic records.
Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines. shortage in area, encroachments, and any facts which a tamest
survey and inspection of the land would disclose, and which are not shown by the public records.
Any lien, or right to a hien, for services, labor or material heretofore or bercafer. Furnished, imposed by
law and not shown by the public records.
Right of the Proprietor of a vein or lode to extract and remove his ore therefrom should the same be found
to penetrate or intersect the premises hereby granted as reserved in United States Patent recorded on
January 24, 1894 at Reception Nrnnher 16833 in Book 12 at Page 2.74 and recorded March 26, 1902 in
Book 56 at Page 444.
Right of way for ditches or canals constructed by the authority of the United States, as reserved in United
States Patent recorded on January 24, 1894 in Book 12 at Pagc 274 as Reception Number 16833 and
recorded March 26, 1902 in Book 56 at Page 444.
Easement as granted to The Colorado Telephone and Telegraph Company document recorded November
5, 1907 in Book 69 at Page 180 at Reception Number 34227, as tate same may a1Teet subject property.
Easement as granted to TIte Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company by instrument recorded
on July 14, 1937 in Book 186 at Page 593 as Rcceptiun Number 128804 and recorded July 14, 1937 in
Book 186 at Page 594 u Reception Number 128805, as the sanK may affect subject property.
Easements as reserved in Document recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 502 as Reception
Number 3128131, recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 503 as reception Number 312882 and
recorded March 16, 1981 in Book 567 at Page 504 as Reception Number 312883.
Minerals as reserved in Deeds recorded July 15, 1929 in Book 159 at Page 97 as Reception Number
104892, recorded July 15, 1929 in Book 159 at Pagc 98, recorded Scplernber 3, 1929 in Bonk 155 at Pagc
372 as Reception Number 105249, rn orded September 3, 1929 in Book 155 at Page 373 as Reception
1115250, recorded March 20, 1931 in Book 159 at Page 237 as Reception Number 109525, reeordcrl
October 21, 1938 in Book 181 at Page 228 as Reception Number 133545 and recorded May 15, 1959 in
Book 317 at Page 276 as Reception Number 205393. as the same may affect subject property.
Easement as granted to the Public Service Company of Colorado recorded July 25, 1995 in Book 947 al
Page 889 u Reccptinn Number 481016 and recorded December 7, 2004 in Rook 1645 at Page 26 as
Recce tirut Number 66145134.
Any rignts, Lille, Interest or easement to favor of the United States, the State of Colorado or the public,
which exists or are claimed to exist in and over the present and past bed, banks or waters of the Colorado
River.
Any loss of or adverse Maim to any portion of subject property adjoining the Colorado River based on an
assertion that the channel and hanks thereof have been changed or altered other than by natural causes and
in imperceptible degrees.
Easements and rights of way as constructed and in place fi,r the following:
Denver Rio Grande Western Railroad
State Highway 6 & 24
Any loss or damage arising from the fact that any fence lines on or near the perimeter of subject property
may not coincide with property lines.
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QUITCLAIM DEED FOR WATER RIGHTS
Janet A. Smallwood, Joan E. Wright and Joseph P. Casteel, the grantors, for the
consideration of Ten Dollars ($10.00), hereby sell and quitclaim to Frac Tech Services, LLC, a
Texas limited liability company whose address is 16858 IH 20, Cisco, Texas 76437, the
following real property, consisting of water rights, in Garfield County, Colorado:
All ditches and ditch rights, water and water rights (whether direct flow, storage, or
underground water rights) appurtenant to or presently or historically used in connection
with or adjudicated for use on all or any part of the real property described in the attached
and incorporated Exhibit A, including but not limited to the Shale Pumps and Pipeline
water right to 1 1.11 c.f.s. conditional, decreed in Civil Action No. 4914, Water Division
No. 5, with a finding of reasonable diligence in Case No. 00 CW 86, for industrial,
irrigation, fire protection, domestic, and other beneficial uses.
DATED: June 7, 2006.
ph P. C teel
STATE OF COLORADO
) ss.
COUNTY OF MESA
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me the 7,h day of June, 2006, by
Janet A. Smallwood, Joan E. Wright and Joseph P. Casteel.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
My Connission Expires 04/23/2007
Notary Public
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Exhibit A
The SE 114NW 114, the NE I14SW 114, the N W 1/4SW 114, and Lot 2 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96
West of the 66 P.M.
The SW 1 /4SW 114 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of 6h P.M. except that part of said
S W 1145 W 114 lying south of the southerly boundary of U.S. Highway No. 6 and 24.
That part of Lot 1 and of the W 112NE 114 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of the 66 P.M.,
described as: Beginning at a point an the westerly boundary line of said W 1 /2NE 114 285 feet southerly of the North
quarter comer of said Section 27; thence S. 59°35' E. 248 feet; thence S. 22°58' E. 285 feet; thence S. 87°46' E. 178 feet;
thence S. 23°35' E. 290 feet; thence S. 63°54' E. 289 fee; thence S. 51°44' E. 545 feet; thence 47°47'E. 378 feet; thence
S. 29°09' E. 228 feet; thence S. 74°13' E. 121 feet; thence S. 49°37' E. 176 feet to the Northwesterly bank of the
Colorado River; thence southwesterly along said bank of said River to its intersection with the south boundary line of said
Lot 1; thence westerly along said South boundary line to the Southwest corner of said W 112NE114, and thence northerly
along the westerly boundary line of said W 112N'E 114 to the point of beginning.
Except all that pan Northwest of Interstate 70.
Also Excepting therefrom:
(a) All real property described in Deeds recorded August 10, 1962 in Book 343 at page 569 and Re-recorded in
Book 343 at page 426.
(b) Alt real property that was taken by Rule and Order of Case No. 81 CV 164 recorded January 4, 1988 in Book 727
at Page 255 as Reception Number 388735.
(c) All real property described in ;Deeds recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 502 as Reception Number
312881, recorded March 16, 1989 in Book 567 at Page 503 as reception Number 312882 and recorded March
16, 1981 in Book 567 at Page 504 as Reception Number 312881
All Parcels being situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado.
EXHIBIT
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Dust Control Plan For Frac Tech's Parachute
Truck Maintenance Facility
Dust control for site will be provided via truck washing on site, paved drive lanes
around perimeter of parking lot, washed rock cover in graveled parking areas, street
sweeper use on paved areas, and in the event that the washed gravel cover is not
providing sufficient dust control, a dust control agent can be employed.
Weed Management Plan
For Frac Tech Services, LLC
Parachute, CO Site
EXHIBIT
2
The weed management on this site will be accomplished via several methods first
of which is that this site will only require disturbing approximately less than 10 acres of
the 77 acre parcel. On areas that are disturbed and not covered by structures such as
buildings and concrete pads the following methods will be employed:
• On soil that has been stockpiled, bermed or contoured such as detention areas, an
approved seed mix will be used to vegetate and stabilize the soil or the area will
be rip rapped and monitored and maintained.
• Perimeter drive lane around the gravel parking areas will be swept periodically by
a street sweeper that will pick up dust and seed vs. just moving it off of surface.
• Paved areas will provide weed control.
• Landscaped areas around the main building will be monitored and maintained.
• Fence lines will be monitored and sprayed as needed.
• Trucks will be washed after arriving at yard and before leaving; sand and mud
from trucks will be collected in sand / oil separator and disposed of in local
landfill.
• Graveled areas will be monitored and sprayed as needed.
Rehabilitation Plan For Frac Tech's Truck
Maintenance Facility in Parachute
EXHIBIT
Frac Tech is building this facility as a permanent facility, as the current estimates
of this type of activity, by the industry, are consistently in the 25 year and beyond range.
As such, Frac Tech is building this facility with the eye to the community, choosing to
locate in Parachute instead of down country in Grand Junction as some of the other large
frac companies have done. Locating this facility in Parachute has the benefits to the
community of providing a boost to the tax base to help offset the impacts to the
infrastructure that these activities bring and providing a IocaI employer to the community
that can also help to offset impacts through increases in local sales taxes and in the fact
that employees will not have to commute to Grand Junction to return to work in the
Garfield County and Parachute areas.
Frac Tech has been a good partner to other communities that they still do business
in, providing good jobs, help in civic projects and generally investing in the communities
that they become a part of. Frac Tech is desirous of building a quality facility and
operating it in a responsible manner the makes it an asset not only to them, but to the
community as well.
Frac Tech has not closed down a facility of this nature in the ten years that they
have been in this industry, and do not foresee this in the future of this facility. However
in the event that this facility is shut down or changes in the industry force something of
this nature, Frac Tech is willing to approach that possibility in the following manner:
• In the event that Frac Tech would ever want to sell the facility, and the buyer
would not want all of the equipment, Frac Tech would see that all such equipment
would be removed as part of the sale agreement. Items such as fueling station,
fuel storage tanks, gel tanks etc.
• In the unlikely event that any contamination would exist, that contamination
would be removed and disposed of in compliance with any regulations governing
this activity as part of a sales agreement.
• In the event that Frac Tech ceases operations, they would mothball the facility
until a buyer could be found, or that the activity would start up again and they
would re -open the facility. As part of this action, they would maintain the site in
a manner that would minimize the potential for contamination or undue hazards
existing on the site. Included in this activity would be general appearance, weed
control, and drainage control.
Form No.
GWS -25
APPLICANT
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial Bldg._ 1313 Sherman St., Denver. Colorado 80203
(303)866-3581
EXHIBIT
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WELL PERMIT NUMBER 273164
DIV. 5 WD 39 DES. BASIN MD
FRACH TECH SERVICES LLC
2764 COMPASS DR
STE 200A
GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506 -
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
1/4 1/4 Section 27
Township 7 S Range 96 W Sixth P.M.
DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES
Ft. from
Ft. from
Section Line
Section Line
(970) 255-1522 UTM COORDINATES (Meters.Zone:13,NAD83)
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL Easting. Northing:
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ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1) This well shall be used in such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights. The issuance of this permit
does not ensure that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another owner of a vested water right From
seeking relief in a civil court action.
2) The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construction Rules 2 CCR 402-2, unless approval
of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump installation
Contractors in accordance with Rule 18.
3) Approved pursuant to CRS 37-92-602(3)(b)(1) for uses as described in CRS 37-92-602(1)(f). Use of this well is limited to
monitoring water levels and/or water quality sampling.
4) This well must be equipped with a locking cap or seal to prevent well contamination or possible hazards as an open well.
The well must be kept capped and locked at all times except during sampling or measuring.
5) Records of water level measurements and water quality analyses shall be maintained by the well owner and submitted to
the Division of Water Resources upon request.
6) Upon conclusion of the monitoring program the well owner shall plug this well in accordance with Rule 16 of the Water
Well Construction Rules. A Well Abandonment Report must be completed and submitted to the Division of Water
Resources within 60 days of plugging.
7) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with the well permit number and name of aquifer as appropriate,
and shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these markings.
8) This welt must be constructed by or under the supervision of a licensed well driller or other authorized individual according
to the Water Well Construction Rules. If non-standard construction is anticipated, a variance request must be submitted in
accordance with Rule 18 and approved prior to well construction.
9) A Well Construction and Test Report (Form GWS -31), including lithologic log must be submitted by the individual
authorized to construct the well. For non-standard construction, the report must include an as -built drawing showing
details such as depth, casing. perforated zones, and a description of the grouting type and interval.
10) Pursuant to Rule 6.2.3 of the Water Well Construction Rules. the well construction contractor shall submit the as -built well
location on work reports required by Rule 17.3 within 60 days of completion of the well. The measured location must be
accurate to 200 feet of the actual location. The location information must include either the 114, 114, Section, Township.
Range. and distances from section lines, or a GPS location pursuant to the Division of Water Resources' guidelines.
22 %/4
APPROVED
JSG
State Engineer
Receipt No. 3614888 DATE ISSUED 04-03-2007
By /
EXPIRATION DATE 04-03-2009
Form
No. GWS -7 EXEMPT PERMIT INFORMATION SHEET
6/2006 STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
821 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado 80203
(303) 866-3581 Fax (303) 866-3589
INFORMATION FOR WELL PERMITS APPROVED PURSUANT TO CRS 37-92-602
(HOUSEHOLD, DOMESTIC, LIVESTOCK AND EXEMPT COMMERCIAL USES)
Carefully read the conditions of approval on your well permit The conditions and the information on this
information sheet must be complied with in order for the permit to remain valid.
THE PERMIT EXPIRATION DATE IS TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE ISSUED. The well must be constructed anc
evidence of it's construction must be received by this office in the form of a Well Construction and Test report frorr
the well construction contractor confirming that the well was constructed prior to expiration of the well permit. Th€
well permit number is located in the upper right hand comer of the permit, and the expiration date is located in the
lower right hand comer. The expiration date of the permit may be extended one year at a time at the discretion 01
the State Engineer for good cause shown. If an extension of time is necessary to construct the well, a written
request for the extension of time must be received by this office prior to the expiration date of the well
permit In the request, you must provide the well permit number, your came and mailing address and the
reasons why the well has not been constructed and approximately when it will be constructed.
Water well construction and pump installation contractors are specifrcalty licensed in Colorado to perform these
specialized tasks. It is illegal for contractors who do not hold these licenses to construct wells and/or install pumping
equipment in or on wells. The well must be constructed and the pump installed by contractors with current iicense(s)
issued by the State of Colorado unless exempted as described on the reverse side. Please ask to see their
license(s). Backhoe Operators and Licensed Plumbers may or may not hold the respective Well Construction and/or
Pump Installation Iicenses. Please be aware of this when you contract to construct the well and install pumping
equipment. The well construction report including a test of the well yield must be submitted to the office of the State
Engineer within sixty (60) days of completion of the work or within seven days after expiration of the permit,
whichever is earlier. The pump installation report including a pumping system test must be submitted within sixty
(60) days of completion of the work. The contractor(s) must provide you with a copy of the work report(s) filed with
the State Engineer. The Weli Construction and Test Report, Forrn Number GWS -31 and the Pump Installation and
Test Report, Forrn Number GWS -32 are available from the Division of Water Resources offices. Additional
information regarding well construction, pump installation, required testing and well plugging and sealing regulations
are found on the reverse side of this sheet.
You have been provided with at least two copies of the well permit. Keep a copy for your records. Tnere is
also a copy for the pump installation contractor. Copies have been sent to the driller if you indicated a driller
license number on the application, or two additional copies have been enclosed. You may make additional copies
for the well construction contractor if you select one different from the one indicated in your application.
The original permit is en file in the Denver office Records Section. Copies may be obtained for a fee of 50 cents per
page. Statutes require that any change of mailing address or ownership be reported to the State Engineer. Form
number GWS -11 is used both by new owners to report ownership changes and current owners to report address
changes.
If you have questions, contact the Denver Office, or the Division Office in the area where your well is located.
Division 1
810 91' St. 2"d Floor
Greeley, CO 80631
(970) 352-8712
Fax (970) 392-1816
Division 5
Direct mail to Box 396
Glenwood Spgs CO 81602
50633U.S .Hwy 6&24
Glenwood Spgs., CO 81601
(970) 945-5665
Fax (970) 945-8741 Call first
Division 2
310 E. Abriendo Ave Ste B
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 542-3368
Fax (7191 544-0600
Division 6
Direct mail to Box 773450
505 Anglers Dr. Suite 101
Steamboat Spgs, CO
80477
(970) 879-0272
Fax (970) 879-1070
Division 3
301 Murphy Drive
Alamosa, CO 81101
(719) 589-6683
Fax (719) 589-6685
Division 7
701 Camino Del Rio Ste.
205
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1845
Fax (97 0) 259-0944
Division 4
1871 East Main St.
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 249-6622
Fax (970) 249-8728
Denver Office
1313 Sherman St. Rm. 818
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 866-3581
Fax (303) 866-3589
WELL CONSTRUCTION AND PUMP INSTALLATION BY THE WELL OWNER
You may construct the well and/or install the pump yourself if the well is for your own use, is on property
you own, and is constructed or pumping equipment is installed with equipment owned and operated by you. It is
your responsibility to complete and submit the Well Construction and Test Report, Form Number GWS -31 and/or
the Pump Installation and Test Report, Forrn Number GWS -32. These forms are available from our offices. The
well must be constructed and the pump installed in accordance with the well construction standards of the State
Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump installation Contractors.
The Water Well Construction Rules are available from Division of Water Resources offices for a fee of $5.00.
The Rules cover the minimum requirements for well construction, pump installation. disinfection, plugging and
sealing and include contractor licensing regulations. If you are constructing your own well or installing pumping
equipment, it is recommended that you obtain a copy of these Rules for reference.
RULE 12 WELL TESTING
12.1 General - The provisions of this rule establish minimum standards for the testing of water wells. Every
well constructed for the purpose of producing ground water shall be tested to deterrnine:
a. a stabilized yield for the well; and
b. the production rate of the equipment installed when the well is placed into service.
12.2 Well Yield Test - The yield of a well shall be determined as a stabilized production rate where the
iJttrdra drpe rate and the drawdown do not change by mors than 10 g!_ during the las} hour of the test. test
shall demonstrate that either.
a. the well is capable of producing the permitted pumping rate for the well: or
b. that the maximum yield of the well is less than the permitted production rate.
12.3 Responsibility for Well Yield Test - Well construction contractors are responsible far performing the
well yield test and submitting the test data to the State Engineer. if the construction contractor also installs the
production equipment, the well yield test may be combined with the production equipment test, provided that the
test meets the requirements of Rule 12.2. The construction contractor may forgo the well yield test if he can show
that a licensed pump installer will perform the well yield test with the permanent production equipment within thirty
(30) days of completion of construction of the well. If the pump installation contractor performs the well yield test,
he/she shall submit the test information on the Pump Installation and Test Report.
12.4 Production Equipment Test - The production equipment installed in wells shall be tested to ensure it
is functioning as designed. The test shall demonstrate the production capacity of the equipment as actually
installed in the well. It is the responsibility of the person installing the pumping system to ensure that the
production from the well complies with the conditions of the permit.
12.5 Responsibility for Production Equipment Test - Pump installation contractors are responsible for
testing the production equipment installed in a well upon completion of their work If the well construction
contractor determined the well yield and submitted a report, the pump installer need not perform another well
yield test. if the pump installer does not perform a well yield test with the permanent production equipment, he
shall perform a production equipment test and report the data (results) to the State Engineer on the Pump
installation and Test Report
Wells to be plugged and sealed must be plugged in accordance with of the Water Well Construction
Rules. A Well Abandonment Report, form number GWS -9 must be submitted to confirm plugging and sealing of
the well. This form is available from our offices. The general Rule for plugging and sealing wells is punted below.
The specific rules are found on the reverse side of the Well Abandonment Report form.
RULE 16 STANDARDS FOR PLUGGING AND SEALING WELLS AND WELL EXCAVATIONS
16.1 General - The plugging, sealing and abandonment of all wells, monitoring and observation wells,
monitoring and observation holes and test holes that are no longer intended for use, and the plugging, sealing,
and abandonment of dry holes, collapsed or unusable boreholes. and other incomplete wells or excavations is
necessary to prevent contamination of ground water and the migration of water through the borehole. it is the
ultimate responsibility of the well owner to have an existing well properly plugged, sealed and abandoned. The
well construction contractor or authorized individual is responsible for notifying the well owner in writing of these
plugging requirements.
David Pesnichak
From: Chris Hale [chris@mountaincross-eng.comj
Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 10:35 AM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: Frac Tech Services, LLC
David:
Page 1 of 1
EXHIBIT
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A review has been completed for the Frac Tech Services, LLC Special Use Permit Application. The package was
found to be thorough and well organized. The following questions, concerns, or comments were generated:
1. The traffic study did not mention whether or not the increased traffic would have an impact on the access
permit with CDOT.
2. The traffic study used growth factors that did not compound annually; also the annual growth rate factor is
low when compared with County growth statistics for the area.
3. It would be prudent to include an oil separator for the storm runoff from the parking areas in the Stormwater
Management plan,
Thanks for the opportunity to provide this review. Feel free to call with any questions, concerns, or comments.
Sincerely,
Mountain Cross
Engineering. Inc.
Chris Hale, P.E.
826 1/2 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81 601
Ph: 970.945.5544
Fx: 970.945.5558
4/10/2007
David Pesnichak
From: Steve Anthony
Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:51 AM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: RE: Frac Tech Misc. Plans
Dave
The weed management plan is acceptable
From: David Pesnichak
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 11:29 AM
To: Steve Anthony
Subject: Frac Tech Misc. Plans
Hi Steve,
Page 1 of 1
Please take a look at these plans for Frac Tech. It is going to hearing for the Planning Commission next
Wednesday April 11. if it is possible, please let me know what you think of them... I have not looked through them
yet either. I have attached a copy of the Staff Report and Exhibits for your information.
Thanks,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long -Range
Garfield County
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Tel: (970) 945-8212
Fax: (970)384-3470
Email: dpesnichak@darfield-coun.com
www.garfield-county.com
From: Chris Boelke [mailto:chris@developmentconstructionservices.com]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 10:57 AM
To: David Pesnichak
Cc: Farris Wilks
Subject: Frac Tech's SUP reports
David, here are the three reports you requested. Would it be efficient to wait until after the meeting to show this to
the Vegetation Manager?
Chris Boelke
Development Construction Services. Inc
Construction Manager
2350 G Road, Suite 240
Grand Junction, Colorado 81505
Phone (970)242-3674 Fax (970)245-3674
4/11/2007
David Pesnichak
From: Chris Hale [chris@mountaincross-eng.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2007 2:31 PM
To: David Pesnichak
Subject: RE: Frac Tech SUP Review
David:
Page I of 2
EXHIBIT
I have reviewed the attachments to the below e-mail and have no comments.
I do have one recommendation: The maintenance responsibility of the proposed Sand and Oil Separator should
be clarified and
The engineer should specify how and how often should be the frequency of inspection and/or cleaning, i.e. check
after every storm,
every other storm, every 6 months, etc. and at that time: remove debris from basket, replace filter every XX
months/years, pump reservoir when within XX inches of top. etc.
Feel free to call with any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Mountain Cross
Engineering. Inc.
Chris Hale. P.E.
826 1/2 Grand Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Ph: 970.945.5544
Fx: 970.945.5558
From: David Pesnichak {mailto:dpesnichak©garfield-county.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 12:33 PM
To: Chris Hale
Subject: Frac Tech SUP Review
Hi Chris,
One of the conditions of approval from the Planning Commission for Frac Tech to move onto to the SACC is:
The Applicant shall design and install an oil separator for the storm runoff from the parking areas.
This system shall prevent oil and other contaminants from entering the detention ponds through storm
water runoff. This system design shall be submitted and reviewed by the Garfield County Engineer prior
to a hearing with the Board of County Commissioners.
The folks at Development Construction Services have provided me with the following information for your review.
Please let me know any thoughts/comments you have on the proposed system. Also, if you need any further
information to aid in your review, please let me know.
Thanks,
Dave
David Pesnichak
Senior Planner - Long -Range
Garfield County
108 8th Street, Suite 401
5/30/2007
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