HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.08 GarCo Pre-Application Conference form 10-27-11GARFIELD COUNTY
Building & Planning Department
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Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601
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PRE -APPLICATION CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER:24o9-342-oo-1o8
DATE: October 27, 2011
PROJECT: Orchard Mesa Compressor Station - Minor Subdivision Exemption - Lot Split
OWNER: Rodney Powers, Ronald E. Tipping et al.
REPRESENTATIVE: Georgia Kofoed, Land Negotiator, Encana Oil and Gas Inc. (Encana)
PRACTICAL LOCATION: Located approximately 3 miles west of Parachute off of County Road
300. Compressor Station is addressed as 112 County Road 300. The overall ranch property is
located in Sections 27, 33, & 34, Township 7 South, Range 96 West. The compressor station is
located in the SW1/4 of Section 27.
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Minor Subdivision Exemption
ZONING: Rural
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant is requesting a Minor Subdivision Exemption to create a 10.64 acre lot out of a
larger ranch and gravel pit property of approximately 196 acres. The proposed lot is the current
site of an existing compressor station (known as the Encana Orchard Mesa Compressor
Station). The compressor station was approved by the County in 2005 (Resolution No. 2005-85)
and received additional approvals/amendments in 2006 (Resolution No. 2006-104). Encana and
the property owner desire to subdivide the property to allow Encana's purchase of the
compressor facility consistent with the current lease with the property owners.
The Applicant has represented that the facility does not use or require water and sewer services
as it is unmanned. The compressor facility operation will continue as currently approved
including the existing conditions and approvals that allow for the installation of additional
compressor units. The site currently has 4 compressor units and is approved for a total of 10
units. The only change to the compressor facility will be in ownership of the property and the
potential for conversion of units to electric power.
The Applicant has also
represented that XCEL
Energy will be pursuing
condemnation action
against either Encana
(subsequent to a potential
subdivision exemption) or
the current property
owners to create a 1.31
acre site for the
installation of electronic
utility support facilities.
The remainder of the
Encana lot after said
condemnation action
would be 8.44 acres in
size. The electric facilities
(capacitor banks) would
serve the expanding
compressor station
demands. The Encana Compressor Station approvals (Resolutions 2005-85 and 2006-104) call
for the compressors to be switched from natural gas to electric as soon as additional electric
service/capacity becomes available. The conversion of compressor units to electric power will
significantly reduce noise impacts from the compressors.
The timing of the XCEL Energy condemnation may affect the platting of the Encana lot but
should not have any impact on the number of Tots splits allowed on the original ranch/gravel pit
parcel. XCEL is currently pursuing a sublease on the area of the future condemnation parcel.
The Applicant has provided documentation (title and legal analysis) of the history of the overall
ranch/gravel pit property supporting the finding that the proposed subdivision exemption
would be the first lot split out of the property as it existed on January 1, 1973.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO ADDRESS
The following Sections of the Garfield County Unified Land Use Resolution of 2008 as amended
apply:
• 5-202 (A) - Minor (2 Lot) Exemption
• 5-402 - Exemption Review Process Minor (2 Lot) Exemption
• 5-406 - General County Exemption Criteria (includes compliance with the Comprehensive
Plan and any intergovernmental agreements with local municipalities)
➢ 5-501 (A) — Application Materials, Submittal Requirements for Minor Exemptions
➢ 5-5o2 — Contains description of Submittal Requirements
➢ 4-104 —Administrative Review Procedures
➢ 4-501 (A) Administrative Review Submittal Requirements and 4-502 (C) Description of
Requirements
➢ 5-502 (7) — Exemption Plat requirements
➢ Provisions of Article VII as deemed applicable including water, sewer, protection of
adjoining lands, water quality, drainage, natural hazards, etc.
➢ In regard to Article 7, Section 7-104 requirements regarding water service for the site, the
Applicant needs to provide information and/or justification supporting the position that
water service is not needed to "adequately serve the use" of the site. The Applicant
should propose a means to ensure that the future use of the lot will be restricted to a
compressor station or similar uses without any water service needs. Deed restrictions,
plat notes or other similar means should be proposed.
As a convenience outlined below is a list of information typically required for this type of
application:
➢ Proof of Ownership (title work or copy of a deed) and information on any lien holders.
➢ A narrative describing the request and related information.
➢ Deeds or Title Work adequate to confirm eligibility for the lot split based on the number
of lot splits since 1/1/73 (pursuant to Section 5-2oz)
➢ Names and mailing addresses of properties within zoo ft. of the subject property,
including mapping from the Assessor's Office showing ownership. Mineral rights
ownership for the subject property including mailing address.
➢ If owner intends to have a representative (Planner or Attorney) complete the
Application and process then a letter of authorization is needed.
➢ Copy of the Preapplication Summary needs to be submitted with the Application.
➢ Copy of the Application Form, Application Fees and signed Payment Agreement Form.
➢ The Proposed Subdivision Exemption Plat showing the existing and proposed lot lines,
utility easements, and access easements.
➢ The plat should include improvement location information adequate to confirm that no
nonconforming conditions will result from the proposed lot split.
➢ Vicinity Map.
➢ Information as applicable to demonstrate compliance with provisions of Article VII
(including utility services, water, sewer, access, drainage, and hazard review/mitigation).
➢ Waiver requests from submittal requirements and standards may be considered by the
Director of the Building and Planning Department and should be included with the
Application package.
III. REVIEW PROCESS
The review process shall following the steps contained in Section 4-104 for an Administrative
Review including: Preapplication meeting, Submittal of Application (3 copies), Completeness
Review, Additional Submittals and Referrals, Setting a date for the Director's Decision, Public
Notice to Property Owners within zoo ft. and mineral rights owner, Director's Decision, Call-up
Period, Finalizing the Exemption Plat, Circulation for Applicant & Other Signatures, Board of
County Commission Signature of the plat as a consent agenda item.
Public Hearing(s):
Referral Agencies:
_X_ None
Planning Commission
Board of County Commissioners
_ Board of Adjustment
Referrals may include: County Surveyor, Town of Parachute,
Garfield County Building Department, Consulting Engineer,
Vegetation Manager, Environmental Health Manager, Colorado
Division of Water Resources, Colorado Geologic Survey.
IV. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
Planning Review Fees: $300
Referral Agency Fees: $na
Total Deposit: $300 (additional hours are billed at hourly rate of $40.50)
General Application Processing
Planner reviews case for completeness and sends to referral agencies for comments. Referral to the
Town of Parachute may be required along with consideration of the Town's Comprehensive Plan. The
case planner contacts applicant and sets up a site visit. Staff reviews application to determine if it meets
standards of review and makes a recommendation of approval, approval with conditions, or denial to
the Director of the Building and Planning Department.
Disclaimer
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The summary is
based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations that
may or may not be accurate. This summary does not create a legal or vested right.
Pre -application Summary Prepared by
Glenn Hartmann, Senior Planner
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