HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 BOCC Staff Report 02.05.1990REQUEST:
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
BOCC 2/5/90
PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS
Special Use Permits for Two (2)
Natural Gas Wells.
Fina Oil and Chemical Company
Well #14-22, SW 1/4 Section 22,
T6S, R94W.
Well #3-28, NW 114, Section 28,
T6S, R94W.
The well sites are located
approximately 5 miles southwest
of Rifle off the I-70 frontage
road.
SITE DATA: Each drilling site will consist
of 1.25 acres.
WATER: To be hauled to the site.
SEWER: Portable chemical toilets.
ACCESS: Proposed and existing access
road off I-70 Frontage road.
EXISTING AND ADJACENT ZONING: A/R/RD
I. RELATIONSHIP TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The sites are located in District C, Rural Areas with Minor
Environmental Constraints as designated on the Comprehensive
Plan Management District's Map.
II. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL
A. Site Description: The sites are located in rural
portions of the County with land uses in the vicinity
primarily open space, natural resource extraction and
ranching. Both sites are located between 1-70 and the
Colorado River.
B. Project Description: The applicant proposes to drill a
natural gas well on each site, with operations to begin
in January, 1990.
III. MAJOR ISSUES AND CONCERNS
1. No County roads are proposed to be used for access to the
well sites. Access will be via the State maintained I-70
frontage road and private access roads.
2. The well sites are located on surface ownership of
William Clough. The applicant has submitted copies of
surface agreements and rehabilitation plans.
3. The applicant has also submitted copies of the State Oil
and Gas permits to drill for each site.
4. Locations of the proposed wells are identified on the
attached map. (See page'i
IV. SUGGESTED FINDINGS
1. That proper publication and public notice was provided as
requited by law for the hearing before the Board of
County Commissioners.
2. That the hearing before the Board of County Commissioners
was extensive and complete, that all pertinent facts,
matters and issues were submitted and that all interested
parties were heard at that hearing.
3. That the application is in compliance with the Garfield
County Zoning Resolution of 1978, as amended.
4. That for the above stated and other reasons, the proposed
use is in the best interest of the health, safety, morals
convenience, order, prosperity and welfare of the
citizens of Garfield County.
V. RECOMMENDATION
APPROVAL, with the following conditions:
1. All proposals of the applicant shall be considered
conditions of approval unless stated otherwise by the
Board of County Commissioners.
2. The applicant and driller shall notify the County Clerk's
office and Assessor's office to ensure proper licensing
and assessment of equipment and vehicles based in the
operation, prior to final approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with all applicable State and
Federal Agency requirements and obtain all appropriate
permits.
4. That a mist control be placed at the end of the blooey
line to control dust during drilling for the purposes of
air quality control.
5. That weed free seed and mulch be utilized for reclamation
and that there be continued monitoring of the reclamation
by the applicant or applicant's delegate.
6. That the applicant shall provide evidence acceptable to
the Board of County Commissioners that all utility
companies operating in, or with equipment in the vicinity
of, the well sites have been notified, to assure no
damage occurs to existing utility facilities. Said
evidence shall include letters from utility companies
indicating that they have been notified, written
statements by the applicant indicating that there are no
utilities in the area, and/or written statements from the
applicant outlining their working relationship and
notification policies with local utility companies.
7. The applicant shall have 120 days from the date of the
Resolution of Conditional Approval to meet all conditions
set forth in the Resolution. The Conditional Use permits
shall be issued when all conditions are met and shall
expire 120 days after issuance, unless construction or
use has commenced.
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SW/4 Section 22 T6S R94W
1475' FWL and 1189' FSL
Garfield County, Colorado
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