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Administrative Review CPX Piceance Holdings, LLC
Garfield County, Colorado 34 S. Wynden Drive, Suite 240
2022 Houston, TX 77056
TPR 176-25
Underground Injection Control
Well
Site Planning and Development Standards
Narrative
TPR 176-25 UIC Well
Article 7 - Division 3: Site Planning and Development Standards
Site Planning and Development Standards Narrative
Administrative Review 1 CPX Piceance Holdings, LLC
Garfield County, Colorado 34 S. Wynden Drive, Suite 240
2022 Houston, TX 77056
1. Introduction
The following section addresses the requirements for the Site Planning and
Development Standards under Article 7, Division 3 of the Garfield County Land Use and
Development Code (LUDC).
2. Section 7-301. COMPATIBLE DESIGN.
The design of development associated with the land use change shall be compatible
with the existing character of adjacent uses. Single-family dwelling units are exempt
from this section.
The proposed UIC well will be located on a natural gas production facility surrounded by
natural resource activities and other oil and gas well pads. The site will be located within
the Rural zone district.
2.1. Section 7-301.A. Site Organization.
The site shall be organized in a way that considers the relationship to streets and lots,
solar access, parking, pedestrian access, and access to common areas.
The proposed site is located in an unpopulated area on a 1664-acre parcel and not
adjacent to public streets, parking, pedestrian access, and common areas. The site is
located within CPX’s Tepee Park Ranch (TPR) operations area. The site will not impede
solar access to adjacent parcels. No residential dwellings, school property, or
designated outside activity areas exist within one mile of the site. The Applicant is the
only surface owner within a 2000-foot radius of the proposed UIC well. The site plan
and vicinity maps are located in the Maps and Plans tab.
2.2. Section 7-301.B. Operational Characteristics.
The operations of activities on the site shall be managed to avoid nuisances to adjacent
uses relating to hours of operations, parking, service delivery, and location of service
areas and docks.
Operational activities conducted in association with the injection well will be managed to
reduce and mitigate nuisances to adjacent uses and properties. The proposed site is
located in an unpopulated, remote area on a 1,664-acre parcel and not located adjacent
to residential zoning or development.
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2.2.1. Section 7-301.B.1.
Dust, odors, gas, fumes, and glare shall not be emitted at levels that are reasonably
objectionable to adjacent property.
The site will not produce nuisances that are objectionable to adjacent property. The
nearest property line, owned by a different surface owner, is approximately 2200 feet
from the proposed Small Injection Well and is undeveloped public lands. Lighting will
not be installed for operations associated with the UIC well. Odors, gas, and fumes
associated with the proposed UIC well will be mitigated through compliance with
COGCC and APCD regulations. No permanent equipment shall be installed at the
location that could cause glare to adjacent properties.
2.2.2. Section 7-301.B.2.
Noise shall not exceed State noise standards pursuant to C.R.S., Article 12 of Title 25,
unless the use is regulated by the COGCC. In this case, the use shall be subject to
COGCC Rules regarding noise abatement.
Nuisance from noise is not anticipated from operations of the proposed UIC well. Noise
generated during operations will be similar to other oil and gas activities in the area.
CPX is concurrently pursuing permits from the COGCC for the UIC well. CPX will
adhere to noise best management practices set forth by COGCC.
2.2.3. Section 7-301.B.3.
Hours of operation shall be established to minimize impacts to adjacent land uses.
Personnel will not be staffed on a continuous basis for operations associated with the
proposed UIC well. During construction activities (converting the well from an
uncompleted gas well to a UIC well), personnel will be onsite. This phase will take
approximately 14 days. After operations are fully established, the site will be accessed
daily for maintenance and inspection. Personnel will not be staffed at the site and will
only be onsite to complete necessary tasks.
The proposed UIC well is not located within a one-mile radius to any residences. The
proposed UIC well is located in the Rural land use zone district and adjacent to Rural
and Public Lands zoned parcels. Adjacent land uses include natural resource activities,
limited agricultural (leased grazing), and public lands. The adjacent parcel to the west is
owned by the Applicant.
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2.3. Section 7-301.C. Buffering.
Buffering shall be installed to mitigate visual, noise, or similar impacts to adjacent
property whenever adjacent uses are in a different zone district.
The subject well is located within the Rural zone district. The proposed UIC Well is
located in the Rural land use zone district and adjacent to Rural and Public Lands
zoned parcels. The adjacent parcel to the west is owned by the Applicant. The site is
located on a 1,664-acre parcel and natural topographic features buffer the site. The site
has been designed to minimize visual, noise, and other impacts to adjacent properties.
The subject site is located in an area surrounded by natural resource activities. The site
is not within one mile to residences or businesses.
2.4. Section 7-301.D. Materials.
Exterior facades shall be constructed with materials that do not detract from adjacent
buildings or uses.
No buildings will be installed in association with the operations of the proposed UIC
well. Adjacent uses are composed of similar natural resource activities and facilities.
3. Section 7-302. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS.
A. Off-Street Parking Required.
All land uses shall be required to provide the number of off-street parking spaces set
forth in Table 7-302.A. Any use not specifically listed in Table 7-302.A. shall be
determined by the Director.
The Off-Street Parking and Loading Standard, Section 7-302.A, of the Garfield County
LUDC, is not applicable to the proposed use. The proposed use does not have a
designated parking area due to the minimal presence of employees onsite. The
proposed UIC well is located on private property and prohibits public access.
4. Section 7-303. LANDSCAPING STANDARDS
The Landscaping Standards, Section 7-303, of the Garfield County LUDC, are not
applicable to the proposed industrial use, Small Injection Well. The well is existing and
conversion to a UIC well will not result in additional surface disturbance.
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5. Section 7-304. LIGHTING STANDARDS.
The Lighting Standards, Section 7-304, of the Garfield County LUDC, are not applicable
to the proposed industrial use, Small Injection Well. Lighting will not be installed for
operations of the TPR 176-25 UIC Well.
6. Section 7-305. SNOW STORAGE STANDARDS.
6.1. Section 7-305.A. Minimum Area.
A designated area sufficient to store snow from the entire parking area shall be
provided. As a general guideline, and considering the varying elevations and snowfall
amounts throughout the County, it is anticipated that a minimum area equivalent to
2.5% of the total area of the required off-street parking and loading area, including
access drives, shall be designated to serve as a snow storage area.
The Snow Storage Standard, Section 703.5.A, of the Garfield County LUDC, is not
applicable to the proposed use because no parking areas or loading areas will be
associated with the site.
6.2. Section 7-305.B. Storage in Parking Spaces Prohibited.
Required off-street parking and loading areas shall not be used for snow storage.
The Snow Storage Standard, Section 703.5.B, of the Garfield County LUDC, is not
applicable to the proposed use because no parking areas or loading areas will be
associated with the site.
6.3. Section 7-305.C. Storage in Yards and Open Space Permitted.
Snow stored in a yard or Open Space shall not be located in a manner that restricts
access, circulation, or obstructs the view of motorists.
Stored snow will not restrict access, circulation, or obstruct the view of motorists. The
site in located in a remote, rural area not within close proximity to public roadways or
private residences. The site is approximately 0.75 miles from the nearest public road,
Forest Service Road 824. The nearest county road (County Road 317) is approximately
3.5 access miles from the proposed UIC well.
6.4. Section 7-305.D. Storage on Public Roadways Prohibited.
Public roads shall not be used for snow storage.
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The proposed site will not store snow on public roads. The site is located approximately
is approximately 0.75 miles from the nearest public road, Forest Service Road 824. The
nearest county road (County Road 317) is approximately 3.5 access miles from the
proposed UIC well.
6.5. Section 7-305.E. Drainage.
Adequate drainage shall be provided for the snow storage area to accommodate
snowmelt and to ensure it does not drain onto adjacent property.
Snowmelt will not drain into adjacent properties and will be contain by stormwater
control features installed on the subject site.
7. Section 7-306. TRAIL AND WALKWAY STANDARDS.
7.1. Section 7-306.A. Recreational and Community Facility Access.
A multi-modal connection, such as a trail or sidewalk, shall be provided in a
development where links to schools, shopping areas, parks, trails, greenbelts, and other
public facilities are feasible.
The standard Trail and Walkway Standard, Section 7-306 of the Garfield County LUDC,
is not applicable to the proposed use, Small Injection Well. Public access is prohibited
to the well pad, and the proposed UIC Well is located on private property. The site is
approximately 0.75 miles from the nearest public road, Forest Service Road 824. The
nearest county road (County Road 317) is approximately 3.5 access miles from the
proposed UIC well.