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July 20,2012
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Attn: Kim Ogle
1555 N 17th Avenue
Greeley,Co 80631.
RE: Greater DJ Water Gathering Project
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Section 23: E!2
Dear Mr.Ogle:
Anadarko.E& P Company LP, wishes to obtain a Use by Special Review Permit in order to construct a fresh
water storage impoundment for use with hydraulic fracturing operations in the Wattenberg Field. The storage
pond would be located on private land in the Fast Half of Section 23, in Township 2 North, Range 66 West.
The pond would be built to store approximately 30 acre-feet of water and would be located in rural Weld
County, outside of the city limits of Platteville and Fort Lupton, in an area of Weld County zoned for
agriculture.
In addition to the pond there will be a small facility erected for monitoring,spare parts storage,and emergencies.
There will be no water sources or sewage disposal systems on the property.
For your review,the Use by Special Review application and supporting documents have been included. If you
have any questions or need additional information please contact me at
720-929-6896.
Thank you for your consideration of this application
Regards,
Nathan Keiser
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1099 18°i Street■ Denver,CO 80202•(720)929-6000
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL
REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# l$ CASE#ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number 1 3 0 9 . 2 3 . 0 - 0 0 - 0 0 4
(12 digit number-found on Tax I D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessors Office,or www.co.weld.co.os)
Legal Description East Half , Section 23 , Township 2 North, Range 66 West
Zone District:AG , Total Acreage: 160 , Flood Plain.N/A , Geological Hazard: N/A
Airport Overlay District: N/A
FEE OWNERS)OF THE PROPERTY:
Name:Anadarko E &P Company LP
Work Phone# (720) 929-6000 Home Phone# Email
Address: 1099 18th St, Suite 1800
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Denver, CO 80202
Name:
Work Phone# Home Phone # Email
Address:
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City/State/Zip Code
Name.
Work Phone# Home Phone# Email
Address:
Address:
City/State/Zip Code
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Below:Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name:Nathan Keiser
Work Phone# (720)929-6896 Home Phone# Email nathan.keiser@anadarko.com
Address: 1099 19th St, Rm 12011
Address:
City/State/Zip Code Denver, CO 80202
PROPOSED USE:
30 ac-ft water storage pond for use with piping water to hydraulic fracturing sites, and minimizing truck traffic
to individual locations.
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted
with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my(our)knowledge. Signatures of all
fee owners of property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all
fee owners must be included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be
included indicating that the signatory has to legal authority to sign for the corporation.
Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
Use by Special Review
Questionnaire
Proposed Construction of Gobbler Water Storage Facilty
East Half of Section 23,
Township 2 North, Range 66 West
of the 6th Principal Meridian
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Applicant:
Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
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Table of Contents
Weld County
Use by Special Review (USR) Application Questionnaire
Gobbler Water Storage Facility
Vicinity Map
SECTION 1
Questions from Questionnaire
1. Description of Proposed Use Pg. 5
2. Consistency with intent of the Comprehensive Plan Pg. 6
3. Consistency with the intent of the Zoning pg. 6
4. Surrounding Uses Pg. 6
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S. Details of Site Pg. 7
• Number of People
• Number of Employees
• Hours
• Type and number of structures
• Animals
• Vehicles
• Fire Protection
• Water Source
• Sewage
• Storage
• Fire Protection
6. Proposed Landscaping Pg. 8
7. Proposed Reclamation Pg. 8
8. Storm Water Drainage Pg. 8
9. Construction Process Pg. 8
10. Waste Handling Plan Pg. 8
11. Dust Abatement Plan Pg. 8
SECTION 2
1. Notification Requirements Pg. 9
2. Operational Standards Pg. 10
3. Required Permits Pg. 11
4. Traffic Pg. 11
5. Fire and Emergency Response Pg. 12
APPENDIX Pg. 13
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SECTION 1
Site-Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Questionnaire
This section contains the responses to the Use by Special Review Questionnaire per the USR
Checklist Requirements. This permit application is for the Gobbler Water Storage Facility and
addresses all project components described below within unincorporated Weld County.
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the Property
This USR application for the Gobbler Water Storage Facility is submitted by Anadarko E & P.
Anadarko has extensive oil and gas operations in the Denver-Julesberg (DJ) Basin, with the
majority of the activity being located in Weld County. With the increased production of oil
and gas in the County, support facilities such as water storage ponds are required to assist
with the drilling operations. Anadarko is submitting an application for the construction of a
water storage pond located on private land in the East half of section 23, Township 2 North,
Range 66 West.
This water storage facility will assist with Anadarko's drilling operations in the Wattenberg
Field and will supply water for the drilling and hydraulic fracturing of oil and gas wells in the
area,thus decreasing the amount of truck traffic necessary for operations. Water, which is
critical to these activities, will be stored at this facility and will come from an existing 1 %"
water tap that will be upsized to 4". The pond will be approximately 4 acres in size and is
expected to hold an estimated 30 acre feet of water. A small storage building is shown on
the plan but is not expected to be constructed with the initial development.The water will
be piped from the storage facility to each individual drilling location.
Anadarko is proposing the following equipment and improvements:
• 4 acre storage pond that will hold 30 acre feet of water
• Electrical floating pump powered by generator
• Truck turnaround facility off existing access road
• Fencing around facilities for safety and protection of site
• Small storage building (potential future building)
Please see the Site Plan in the Appendix for a more detailed layout for the proposed water
storage facility.
The access point for the facility is located off of Weld County Road 20. This entry point is
already existing and facilitates Anadarko's other operations on the parcel.
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2. Explain how this is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of
the Comprehensive Plan
The Weld County Code, Chapter 22, Comprehensive Plan, has been reviewed and the
proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan, including Land
Use, Environmental Resources, and Natural Resources. The Weld County Comprehensive
Plan also outlines the policies for oil and gas facilities in properties zoned for agriculture.
While the Plan seeks to minimize the impacts on surrounding lands and keep the
surrounding land uses intact, it also promotes and encourages the development of oil and
gas through orderly exploration.
The proposed water storage facility will assist in the extraction of oil and gas resources, by
providing water to individual drilling sites. Due to the small footprint of the storage pond
and proximity to these sites, it maintains the integrity of the Weld County Code by limiting
truck traffic in these areas, thus minimizing impacts to agricultural lands and operations,
protecting air quality, and minimizing the cumulative impacts to County roads and other
infrastructure. This protects the longevity of the agricultural resources in Weld County. In
addition,the decreased amount of vehicles on County Roads making trips to individual
drilling locations will also help ensure the safety of citizens who are in close proximity to
these facilities.
3. Explain how this is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23
(Zoning)and the zone district in which it is located.
While oil and gas facilities are classified as a use by right in the A Zone District (Agricultural),
they still must take into consideration the welfare of the residents in Weld County. As
discussed, the proposed water storage pond serves multiple functions that demonstrate its
consistency with the intent of the Zoning provisions in the Weld County Code. The Use by
Special Review Permit however, will be required.
4. Surrounding Uses and Compatibility with Surrounding Uses
The proposed Project would be compatible with the surrounding land uses. Land
surrounding the proposed Project is primarily used for agricultural purposes. The proposed
Project would only remove 4 acres of land for the life of the project and would not interfere
with any agricultural operations.
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5. Describe the Following (Special Review Use Questionnaire)
a. Number of people who will use this site
A small crew, (approximately 2-3 people) will utilize the site between 2 and 4 times
daily for approximately one hour each visit. The visits will be intermittent and
involving monitoring the facilities.
b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site
Upon completion of construction, there will no full time personnel at the site.
c. Hours of operation
The site will operate during drilling times, which at times may be 24 hours a day and
7 days a week.
d. Type and number of structures to be built on this site
The storage pond will hold approximately 30 acre feet of water. There may also be a
small monitoring and storage building on the site.
e. Type and number of animals
There will be no animals on site.
f. Kind of vehicles that will access this site and how often
The site will be accessed by pick-up trucks with a possible trailer. Access is
estimated to be at most 4 times per 24 hour period.
g. Fire protection
The Fort Lupton Fire Protection District provides fire protection to the site. A letter
will provided regarding information on this project.
h. Water source on the property
Water will be obtained from sources off-site through Anadarko leased or purchased
sources, by a buried water line, and then fed directly to individual drilling locations.
Water bottles shall be utilized for drinking during construction of the project.
i, Sewage disposal system
Sewage disposal is not required at the site. The facility is only being used for fresh
water storage. Additionally, restrooms are not necessary. Anadarko will be
providing a portable sanitation unit however, which will be emptied once a week.
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j. Storage or warehousing
A small storage and monitoring building may be constructed eventually, but is not
expected to be constructed with the initial development
6. Proposed Landscaping
There is no existing screening or additional landscape being proposed for this application.
7. Reclamation Procedures
Upon termination of the proposed project, the storage facility would be removed, along
with all equipment associated with its operation. The ground would be re-graded to
accommodate agricultural uses.
S. Storm Water Drainage
The storage pond is located on a relatively flat parcel and will be surfaced with gravel.
Please refer to the drainage report in the appendix of the application for additional details.
9. Construction Period
Construction of the proposed water storage facility is expected to commence shortly after
the site plan and Use by Special Review application are approved. We expect construction
to be complete before the end of 2012.
10. Waste Handling Plan
The only source of waste on site will be from the portable sanitation unit, which will be
emptied on a weekly basis. No chemicals will be stored on site, nor will vehicles be washed.
In the unlikely event of a motor vehicle oil leak (potentially during construction), or leak by
the surface generator, Anadarko standard operating procedures are to dig up the
contaminated soil and ship it to the (Ault Waste Management Facility or add other facility).
Anadarko then tests and analyzes the remaining soil to be sure it is clear of all
contaminates. Once that is completed, Anadarko back fills the previously contaminated
area.
11. Dust Abatement Plan
During the construction phase of the project, Anadarko and its contractors utilize water
trucks to maintain dust suppression and fugitive particulate emissions. Also, the Storm
Water Management plan will be followed to mitigate soil erosion during construction. After
construction is completed each property will be stabilized using appropriate native
vegetation, which will not be allowed to grow over 12" high. Additionally, Anadarko will
gravel any access and driving surfaces affected, with the same material in its existing
condition. If necessary, Anadarko also will utilize a water truck to control dust after
construction.
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SECTION 2
1. Notification Requirements
In accordance with Section 23-2-260 (B) (9) of the Weld County Code a certified list of the
names and addresses of the owners of property within 500 feet of the subject property is
listed below and provided in the Appendix. The County is responsible for mailing the notice.
This list was created from Assessor records of Weld County on
June 27th, 2012.
Robert L. Warner Marie M. Heiney
PO Box 9 C/O Arrowhead Farms
Brighton, CO 80601 PO Box 39 Attn: Debbie
Beatrice, NE 68310
Kyle and Sarah Kos Elizabeth M. Shafer et al
16486 CR 18 10904 Verna Ln
Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Northglenn, CO 80234
Leland and Marlys Kos Julie A. Victor Living Trust
16498 CR 18 16435 CR 18
Fort Lupton, CO 80621 Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Leonard C. and Virginia Turley
16423 CR 20
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Anadarko E&P Company LP Anadarko E&P Company LP
1099 18th St, Ste 1800 Attn: Travis Holland— Property tax
Denver, CO 80202 PO Box 173779
Denver, CO 80217
Posted Notice
In accordance with Section 23-2-210 of the Weld County Code a sign shall be posted to the
County on this proposed property stating that a Use by Special Review Permit has been
requested.
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2. Operation Standards
Noise Control
Due to the fact that the site will be used to pipe water to drilling locations, rather than
provide a water source to water trucks, noise will remain under the 55-50 dB acceptability
range during all hours of the day. If noise does become an issue, measures will be taken to
decrease levels.
The daily maintenance performed by sub-contractor or Anadarko employee will be done by
pick-up truck and trailer and typically during normal business hours. The rural setting of the
project location is preferred to mitigate the effects of noise emissions on the surrounding
property owners.
Air and Water Quality
All activities will be in compliance with the permit and control provisions of the Colorado Air
Quality Control Program, Title 25, Article 7, C.R.S. as applicable. No waste water will be
discharged within the site. All water and waste is carried by vehicle off the site.
Lighting
Lighting on the site will be downcast and shielded lighting located on two poles at either
end of the facility and at the entry/exit to the site. Lighting is provided for security, evening
maintenance, and emergency work. Any source of lighting on the site shall be shielded so
that light will not shine directly onto adjacent properties. Nor will direct or reflected light
from any source on the project site create a traffic hazard to operators of motor vehicles on
the adjacent road access.
Weed Control
The water storage site will be kept free of weeds, rubbish, and other waste material. The
area will be treated if necessary and as practicable to prevent invasion of undesirable
species and noxious weeks.
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3. Required Permits
Weld County
A Use by Special Review Permit is required to be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners prior to construction of this facility_
Anadarko E & P will submit any additional permits necessary for County Approval prior to
commencement of construction site.
Oversize Load Permits
If necessary, oversize load permits will be submitted as part of this application. The
submitted access application is in the Appendix
Grading Permit
A grading permit is needed for disturbing an area of 1 acre or more. A grading plan is
submitted as part of this application and included in the Appendix.
Access Permit
The access point for the facility is located off of Weld County Road 20. This entry point is
already existing and facilitates Anadarko's other operations on the parcel, and meets all
Access requirements. Please see Appendix for pictures of existing Access.
4. Traffic
A traffic study is not applicable in this Application because the site will not require new
access and increased vehicular traffic.
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5. Fire and Emergency Response
There is adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the
inhabitants of the neighborhood and County.
All roads leading to the site and within the site will be designated and maintained to
support fire apparatus. A turnaround may be constructed as necessary to accommodate
fire apparatus. In addition to above-referenced rules and regulations, Anadarko is also
subject to COGCC Rule 6064 pertaining to Fire Prevention and Protection. Anadarko has
support personnel in the field or on call at all times to provide technical assistance in fire
prevention and elimination.
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Emergency Information Sheet
1. General Information: The purpose of this document is to provide ownership information
case of emergency at the Gobbler Water Storage Facility. It maybe used
by outside agencies, company employees, and contract labor to help secure a speedy
recovery from such emergency situations:
A. Name and Address:
Anadarko E & P Company, LP
1099 18`x' St, Suite 1800
Denver, CO 80202
B. Type of Facility:
Water Storage Facility
C. Location and Access:
East half of Section 23, Township 2 North, Range 66 West. 6th P.M.
All proper warning signs and equipment guards will be installed.
2.Emergency Contact List: The following is a list of Anadarko personnel and
organizations that may be contacted in the event an emergency occurs at the facility.
a.Anadarko E&P. The Manager of the site and/or his representative in charge is
responsible for emergencies:
Jeff Jones— Senior Staff EH&S Representative
4000 Burlington Avenue
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 506-5925
(307) 262-2899 mobile
Dan Klinglesmith— EH&S Representative II
4000 Burlington Avenue
Evans, CO 80620
(970) 330-1063
(720) 891-6226
All facility emergencies are reported immediately to the appropriate person by the Anadarko
Energy Inc. dispatcher or answering service both of which can be reached 24 hours a day at
(866) 504-8184.
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b. City and County Agencies:
Fort Lupton Fire Protection District
911 or (303) 857-4603
Weld County Sheriff's Department
911 or (970) 356-4015
All Emergencies Call 911
c. State Agencies:
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (303) 894-2100
Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment (303) 692-2000
Discharges to surface water only.
d. Federal Agencies:
Environmental Protection Agency Region VIII (303) 293-1788
(800) 227-8914 (24 hour number)
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Petroleum Corporation
July 2,2012
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th Avenue
Greeley,Co 80631
Dear Weld County Planning Services:
As current property owner, Anadarko E&P Company LP requests to vacate the existing Warren
Farms Use by Special Review(USR)permit on the East Half of Section 23,Township 2 North,Range
66 West,as the use is no longer present on the site. Please reference the attached Resolution.
If you have any questions or need additional information please contact Nathan Keiser at
720-929-6896.
Thank you for your consideration of our request.
Regards,
David Bell
Anadarko E&P Company LP
Land Manager
1099 18th Street■Denver,CO 80202 ■(720)929-6000
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