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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20090201.tiffSITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION • • • Name: Work Phone # 7n7-Ran-nggst Home Phone # 303-349-7586 Email iwhite@apollooperatinp.com Address: 151 Glencoe Sr. Address: City/State/Zip Code T)envPr, CO R0770 FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED: RECEIPT # /AMOUNT # /$ CASE # ASSIGNED: APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED: Parcel Number 0 7 9 9. 1 8. 0 _ 0 0. 0 2 1 (12 digit number - found on Tax I.D. information, obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office, orwww.co.weld.co.us.) Lot B, RE 748 18 6 63 Legal Description Section _, Township _ North, Range West Flood Plain: Zone D Zone District: AG Total Acreage: Geological Hazard: N/A Airport Overlay District: N/A FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY: JLW Investment, LLC (Jesse White) 44 Overlay District: N/A Name: Work Phone # Home Phone # Email Address: Address: 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: Lamp. Rvnearson & Associates. Inc. (Bradley Curtis) Work Phone # 970-356-6367 Home Phone # 970-590-0440 Email Brantley rurtis2TRA-inn rnm Address: MR Rth Street - Address: City/State/Zip Code Greeley, CO 80631 PROPOSED USE: The prnperty will rnntnin a facility aged to r1icpnce of nil am gas well wastewater. More specifically, the facility will be a Class II Oilfield Waste Disposal -Saltwater Irrigation facility. 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. 08 Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent ate Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent 2009-0201 EXHIBIT • • • • SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) PROCEDURAL GUIDE SUBMITTAL CHECKLIST APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Print Form One original application form plus nineteen copies - (additional copies may be required, on request of the Department of Planning Services) Twenty copies of the Special Review plat map (24" X 36") - see attached page eight for map requirements ✓ One 8-1/2" x 11" reduced copy of the (24" X 36") Special Review plat ✓ One 8-1/2" x 11" Photo Mechanical Transfer (PMT) if required, or electronic copy of map ✓, One original Special Review Use questionnaire plus nineteen copies One original Weld County Road Access Information Sheet plus nineteen copies Two copies of document showing evidence of adequate water supply (e.g. well permit or letter from water district) Two copies of document showing evidence of adequate sewage disposal (e.gseptic permit or letter from the sanitary sewer district) ✓ One copy of deed or legal instrument identifying applicant's interest in the property ✓ One original Certificate of Conveyances form and any attachments, completed within thirty days of the application submission date Two copies of Soils Report (soils reports are available from local soil conservation service offices) V One copy of affidavit and certified list of the names, addresses and the corresponding parcel identification number assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners' of property (the surface estate) within five hundred feet of property being considered. This list shall be compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor, the Weld County Website, www.co.weld.co.us., or a person qualified to do the task, and shall be current as of a date no more than thirty days prior to the date the application is submitted to the Department of Planning Services. CIA One original Emergency Information Sheet (for Commercial only) Notice of Inquiry if located within an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) boundary Application fee Investigation fee, if required (fifty percent of permit fee) Special Review plat recording fee ($11.00 first page + $10.00 each additional page) Preliminary Drainage Report Preliminary Traffic Study NIA Flood Hazard Development Permit (FHDP) Nlt. Geologic Hazard Development Permit (GHDP) Packets shall be bound with either paper clips or binder clips (no substitutes) in the order listed below. Applications bound in any other fashion may be returned to the applicant without review. Packet 1 will contain - one original of the all of the above Packet 2 will contain - one copy of the following: application, questionnaire, map, one copy of water district letter or well permit, one copy sanitary sewer district letter or septic permit 2O Packets 3 -%will contain - one copy of the following: application, questionnaire, map, one copy of the Road Access Info sheet Updated 06.15-08 • • • SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) QUESTIONNAIRE The following questions are to be answered and submitted as part of the USR application. If a question does not pertain to your use, please respond with "not applicable", with an explanation as to why the question is not applicable. 1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property. The proposed use of the property will be industrial. The proposed facility will be a Class II Oilfield Waste Disposal -- Saltwater Injection Facility used to dispose of wastewater produced from off - site oil and gas production wells. 2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan. Currently the proposed site is zoned agricultural. The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code and any other applicable code provisions or ordinances in effect. Per the Comprehensive Plan, industrial development that is not directly related to agriculture is permitted where adequate services exist or are reasonably obtainable. When located properly, industrial development is encouraged because of the economic benefits associated with it. 3. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which it is located. The proposed site is zoned Agricultural and, per Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code, oil and gas storage, support and service facilities are permitted when approved by the Use by Special Review process. 4. What type of uses surround the site (explain how the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding land uses). The proposed site is located northeast of Barnesville Colorado and is surrounded by both vacant lots and lots containing existing residences. When approaching the site, numerous existing oil and gas facilities are visible. The property is bounded on the south by State Highway 392 and Lot A of RE -748, on the east and north by vacant land; and on the west by large acreage residences. Since the proposed use is also part of the oil and gas industry, the proposed site is compatible with the surrounding area. 5. Describe, in detail, the following: a. Number of people who will use this site Aside from employees, the site will primarily be accessed by water trucks. No more than 30 truckloads of wastewater will be disposed of daily. Initially the site will be accessed by one on -call employee and a maximum of 30 truck drivers for a total of 31 people using the site intermittently throughout the day. In the future, the site could be utilized by as many as 32 people throughout the day, 2 on -call employees and 30 truck drivers. b. Number of employees proposed to be employed at this site Initially, the site will employ one person who will be on call for disposal runs. In the future, the site is not expected to employ more than two on call employees. r • • • USR Questionnaire Lot B, RE -748 August 4, 2008 Page 2 of 3 c. Hours of operation The facility will accept water delivery from 7a.m to 7p.m. daily, seven days a week including holidays but will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week including holidays. d. Type and number of structures to be erected (built) on this site The type of structures to be erected on this site includes a tank farm used for oil/water separation prior to reinjection; one above ground mud tank and a 135 bbl tank to capture the initial unloading of wastewater from trucks; a pole building to house the facility pumps used for the injection process; and a modular building that will serve as an employee station/shelter for inclement weather. Piping from the mud tank to the tank farm to the injection well will be primarily above ground for visual inspection and maintenance as required. The tank farm will be sized to accommodate additional tanks if expansion is warranted. e. Type and number of animals, if any, to be on this site No animals are expected on -site. f. Kind of vehicles (type, size, weight) that will access this site and how often For the most part, the site will be accessed by Bobtail trucks that are roughly 20' long with a carrying capacity of 90 barrels of water. The weight of each truck is approximately 57,000 lbs loaded and 27,000 lbs unloaded. The maximum number of trucks allowed to access the site on a daily basis will be 30. The attached email correspondence with Tim Bilobran with CDOT confirms that a traffic study will not be required for this site. Who will provide fire protection to the site Fire protection will be provided by the Galeton Fire District. h. Water source on the property (both domestic and irrigation). There is one existing on -site residential water well. This existing well will be converted to a commercial well through the Colorado Division of Water Resources. i. Sewage disposal system on the property (existing and proposed) Currently, there are no known existing septic disposal systems for Lot B. Sewage disposal will be handled on -site through use of a portable toilet. Service and maintenance of the portable toilet will be contracted through a third party. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored No storage or warehousing is proposed. 6. Explain the proposed landscaping for the site. The landscaping shall be separately submitted as a landscape plan map as part of the applipation submittal. Additional landscaping for the site is not expected since the project site is primarily surrounded by vacant land. Also, landscaping is not recommended in the immediate vicinity of oil/gas g. J• • >, • • • USR Questionnaire Lot B, RE -748 August 4, 2008 Page 3 of 3 operations. Also, there are numerous other oil/gas operations in the area, so this development will not be out of character. However, the existing trees along the entrance to the site will be preserved and the berm along the west property line will partially screen the facility. 7. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity occurs. Termination of the Use by Special Review activity is not expected. If required, termination will conform to COGCC regulations. 8. Explain how the storm water drainage will be handled on the site. Since the proposed site is located within a natural sump, all stormwater will be retained on -site. Stormwater discharge generated from the proposed development will be allowed to infiltrate into the soil. Based on infiltration rates from the geotechnical report all retained stormwater will be infiltrated within the required 72 hours. All off -site stormwater will continue to be retained in the sump and allowed to infiltrate at existing rates. 9. Explain how long it will take to construct this site and when construction and landscaping is scheduled to begin. It is expected that construction will take approximately two to three months to complete. Site construction began in June 2008. 10. Explain where storage and/or stockpile of wastes will occur on this site. A sealable 33 -gallon trash bin or similar container will be located at the employee station and contents will be removed off -site by employee(s) on a regular basis. Large stockpiling or waste collection is not anticipated. • Erin K. Mathews From: Sent: .To: Subject: Bilobran, Timothy [Timothy.Bilobran@DOT.STATE.CO.US] Thursday, July 31, 2008 2:00 PM Bradley A. Curtis RE: Apollo Disposal Facility - Barnesville, CO TIS clarification Bradley, After internal discussions here and based on the fact that the traffic using this facility will be spread out over a greater than 8 hour time span, CDOT has no issues with the 30 trucks per day and does not require a traffic study at this time. Please note that this amount of traffic is the ceiling before a traffic study is required. Changing the proposed amount of trucks per day to any number greater than 30 or adding additional traffic through expansion to this access in the future will require the need for a traffic study to determine if applicant -constructed turn lanes are required. Please give me a call at 970-350-2163 if you've had any questions. Thanks. Tim Bilobran CDOT Region IV Assistant Access Manager From: Bradley A. Curtis [mailto:Bradley.Curtis@Ira-inc.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2008 3:10 PM To: Bilobran, Timothy Subject: Apollo Disposal Facility Barnesville, CO TIS clarification Tim: •Can you please verify the maximum trucks that would be allowed on site for the Apollo Disposal facility near Barnesville? Our client would prefer to have the future option of 30 trucks per day if possible (30 in/30 out). However, I recall in past conversations that the number allowed per CDOT that would not require a TIS was less than 30. But I also seem to recall that CDOT uses a 3:1 ratio of passenger vehicles to trucks and that 90-100 passenger vehicles does not require a TIS. So based on that information, 30 trucks would be equivalent to 90 passenger vehicles. If you could please confirm my assumptions, it would be greatly appreciated. I would like to make certain our client understands the limits of trucks that he will be allowed on site. Bradley A. Curtis, PE, LEEDTM AP Senior Project Manager LAMP, RYNEARSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. Civil Engineers, Surveyors, Land Planners .808 8th Street Greeley, CO 80631 •Phone 970.356.6362 Fax 970.356.6486 • • • October 17, 2008 Chris Gathman Weld County Department of Planning Services 918 10`h Street Greeley, Colorado 80631 RE: Apollo Operating Site #1 Project No. 0208023.00 Dear Mr. Gathman: LAMP RYNEARSON & ASSOCIATES 808 8th Street Greeley, CO 80631 970.356.636? P 970.356.6486 F www.LRA-Inc.com W Per our conversations with you and Trevor Jiricek from the Department of Public Health and Environment, we are providing documentation from Terracon Consultants regarding their anticipated scope of work for environmental compliance services. We are providing this documentation to meet your requests to obtain USR approval for the Apollo Operating site. Your review and comments on this scope would be appreciated. We have enclosed twenty copies of this information and would request that all USR packets be updated accordingly. If you have any questions, please contact me or project manager Bradley Curtis. Sincerely, LAMP RYNEARSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. Erin Mathews, El Project Engineer EKM/jz enclosures cc: Jesse White "Leaving a Legacy of Enduring Improvements to Our Communities..." PIRPOSE STATEMENT ENGINEERS I SURVEYORS I PLANNERS 4 t lierracon Consulting Engineers & Scientists • October 16, 2008 Weld County Department of Planning Services do Chris Gathman 918 101h Street Greeley, CO 80631 RE: Environmental Compliance Services Apollo Barnesville Disposal Site Weld County, CO Dear Mr. Gathman: 301 North Howes Fort Collins, Colorado 80521 Phone 970.484.0359 Fax 970.484.0454 www.terracon.com At the request of Lamp, Rynearson & Associates, Inc., Terracon is providing an excerpt of the scope of work for environmental compliance services that we proposed to perform for Apollo Operating, LLC in our Proposal Number 2008313 dated October 14, 2008. The basis of our scope of work is discussed in Section A of our proposal, which describes our understanding of Apollo's project. If you have any questions about these services, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, TERRACON Dana L. Harris Environmental Department Manager Delivering Success for Clients and Employees Since 1965 More Than 95 Offices Nationwide Apollo Operating — Barnesville Site Scope of Work Excerpt October 16, 2008 Page 1 1. Groundwater Monitoring Plan (GMP) lien -scan Based on a conversation with Mr. Trevor Jiricek of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment, Weld County has recently been requiring groundwater monitoring associated with USRs in order to monitor shallow groundwater for releases from operations near the surface. Mr. Jiricek stated that Weld County currently does not have written regulations regarding this policy and that each USR is still evaluated case by case. It should be noted that shallow groundwater monitoring is typically not required by COGCC. When required by COGCC for a centralized E&P waste management facility with a Class II injection well, the objective of groundwater monitoring would more commonly be to identify potential impacts to nearby potable supply wells. Because potable supply wells are typically located in deeper aquifers than the shallow aquifer, the groundwater monitoring program required by Weld County may not be sufficient to satisfy the objectives of a COGCC monitoring program. If COGCC were to require groundwater monitoring in the future, the groundwater monitoring program proposed to satisfy Weld County may not be sufficient to satisfy COGCC. However, it is Terracon's understanding that COGCC is not requiring any groundwater monitoring at this time. Terracon proposes the following key components for the GMP: • Statement of basis, and description of overall rationale and objectives • Proposed groundwater monitoring well installation and development procedures • Proposed frequency of sampling (baseline, quarterly, semi-annual, annual, etc.) • Proposed sampling methods • Proposed laboratory analytical parameters and methods (such as COGCC Table 910-1) • Proposed quality control and data validation objectives • Proposed reporting procedures and distribution Terracon will develop a preliminary draft GMP for review and comment by the client and then a final draft for presentation to Weld County. Following review and comment by Weld County, Terracon will finalize the GMP. 2. Well Installation and Sampling At least three days prior to well installation, Terracon will schedule a public utility clearance for proposed drilling locations_ Terracon will also apply for required water well permits with the Colorado Division of Water Resources on behalf of the client. Apollo Operating - Barnesville Site Scope of Work Excerpt October 16, 2008 Page 2 1 rur-nnr+n Terracon anticipates that the GMP will call for installation of three 2 -inch shallow groundwater monitoring wells, pending final approval by Weld County. Terracon intends to propose installation of the wells by hollow -stem auger (HSA) in locations expected to be upgradient and downgradient of the storage tanks. For the purpose of this proposal, the required depth of the wells is assumed to be no more than 30 feet. Soil samples will be collected using a split spoon sampler at approximate five-foot intervals to the top of the saturated zone. Lithology will be logged in the field. Soils will be screened in the field for evidence of contamination by visual and olfactory examination and by measurement of volatile headspace using a photoionization device (PID). Because it is not anticipated that the subsurface contamination will be encountered, investigation derived wastes (IDW) such as soil cuttings will not be containerized. In the event that evidence of contamination is identified in the field, soil cuttings will be stockpiled on plastic for proper handling and disposal. IDW characterization and disposal is not included in this proposal. This proposal includes installation of three groundwater monitoring wells using: • 2 -inch diameter 0.010 -inch machine slotted PVC well screen with a threaded bottom cap and 2 -inch diameter threaded, flush -joint PVC riser pipe above surface; • Addition of pre -sieved 20/40 grade silica sand for annular sand pack around the well screen from the bottom of the boring to approximately 2 feet above the top of the well screen; • Placement of 2 feet of hydrated bentonite pellets above the sand pack; • Addition of cement/bentonite slurry to the surface; and, • Installation of a stick-up type outer well casing with a locking well cap. Drilling equipment used will be cleaned using a high-pressure washer prior to beginning the project and before beginning each boring. Non -dedicated sampling equipment will be cleaned using an Alconox® detergent wash and potable water rinse prior to commencement of the project and between collection of each sample. The wells will be allowed to set for a minimum of 24 hours after installation. After setting, the monitoring wells will be developed by surging and removing groundwater until fluids appear relatively free of fine-grained sediment. Terracon will use a rod and level to measure well casing elevations relative to an existing or arbitrarily assigned benchmark. During each round of groundwater monitoring, Terracon will mobilize to the site, measure the depth to water in each well and purge each well with a new disposable bailer or low -flow Apollo Operating — Barnesville Site Scope of Work Excerpt October 16, 2008 Page 3 llcrracon sampling equipment. Each monitoring well will be purged of a minimum of three well casing volumes of groundwater, until the monitoring well formation fails to recharge, (i.e., well runs dry) or consistent values (i.e., less than 10% variance between consecutive readings) are obtained for pH, temperature and conductivity. Subsequent to sufficient recharge, a groundwater sample will be collected from each monitoring well utilizing a new, disposable, polypropylene bailer. Samples will be submitted to a qualified offsite environmental laboratory for analysis. We anticipate that the GMP will call for samples to be analyzed for COGCC Table 910-1 parameters benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), pending final approval by Weld County. Standard laboratory reporting turnaround (typically up to 10 business days) will be utilized. Following receipt of laboratory results, Terracon will prepare a monitoring report for client review, to be followed by a final report for submittal to the client and Weld County. 3. Air Permitting Colorado regulations require new hon-residential operations that will emit airborne pollutants to submit an Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) that describes the facility operations and estimates of regulated pollutants. Terracon will develop an estimate of criteria pollutants (hazardous air pollutants are not anticipated) emitted by the proposed storage tanks. The estimate will include estimates of actual emissions and "Potential to Emit" (PTE) amounts for the equipment. Estimates will be developed using equipment supplier information and published emission factors (where available). No stack testing is proposed. In order to perform these estimates, Terracon will need: • Process flow diagram including waste product receiving methods, treatment method, post- treatment pumping and pre -disposal storage, disposal methods for produced water, and condensate handling and transfer methods; • Chemical analysis of waste products to be accepted, treated, stored, and disposed; • Storage tank design details, including venting mechanisms, other emissions points, and pollution control devices, if any; • Anticipated annual throughput. Fugitive dust emissions are not included in this proposal. Terracon will prepare an air permit application for the equipment including an APEN and construction permit application form. We will provide a draft to you for review and comment. Upon • Apollo Operating — Barnesville Site Scope of Work Excerpt October 16, 2008 Page 4 1E.n.rracon receipt of comments, we will finalize the application and forward it to you with a cover letter for signature and submittal to the Colorado department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Following receipt of questions, if any, from CDPHE, Terracon will respond to questions in writing, providing a draft to you for review prior to submittal. This proposal is based on the assumption that a Title V air permit will not be required. CDPHE will likely require a fee for air permitting. Fees associated with air permitting are not included in this proposal and will be the responsibility of the client. 4. Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) SPCC regulation requires facilities that store, process or use regulated oil products in quantities greater than 1,320 gallons to prepare and implement an SPCC Plan. Under the regulation, both produced water and condensate are considered regulated oil products. Based on the proposed volume of storage of condensate and produced water, the facility will be required to develop and implement an SPCC under the supervision of a Colorado -licensed Professional Engineer. Terracon will develop a draft SPCC plan according to the July 17th 2002 version of the SPCC regulation (i.e., 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 112), as amended, The SPCC plan will be developed with the format provided by Terracon. The SPCC plan will address the following items as they related to regulated oils: • Drainage; • Storage tanks; • Transfer operations; • Tank car and truck loading and unloading; • Inspections and records; • Security; • Training; and • Emergency response action plans. The SPCC Plan development and certification is divided into three tasks, the last two of which may not be required if substantial site modifications are not required and applicable requirements of the SPCC regulations can be met to the satisfaction of the Professional Engineer and the Client during the initial plan development phase. Task A — Development of the SPCC Plan d Apollo Operating — Barnesville Site Scope of Work Excerpt October 16, 2008 Page 5 1!irrarnn Development of the SPCC Plan will include a visit to the site to observe or review the items listed above. Terracon will develop and submit a draft SPCC plan for review. Task B — Additional Site Visit to Review Site Upgrades TASK B includes a review of comments. In the draft SPCC plan, Terracon may identify additional preventive measures or deficiencies that should be addressed or corrected prior to certification and finalization of the SPCC Plan. If the Client chooses to implement physical changes to the facility, Terracon will revisit the site to observe and document the changes made. Task C — Finalization of the SPCC Plan After review of the draft plan and changes documented during Task B, Terracon will finalize the SPCC Plan for the facility. Terracon will provide the client with two copies of a final SPCC Plan with Professional Engineer certification. If Terracon and the Client determine that Tasks B and C will be required, Terracon will develop an additional scope of work and cost estimate for these tasks. The SPCC Plan will be based on the conditions and equipment at the facility at the time of the site visit. Terracon is not responsible for changes to the system and its operation occurring after the site visit that might affect the SPCC Plan. Terracon may identify deficiencies or additional SPCC related measures that should be implemented at the facility. Terracon is not responsible for correcting deficiencies or implementing additional SPCC related measures as part of the services identified in this proposal. Please note that the SPCC Plan may require periodic inspections, training and establishment of key SPCC personnel responsibilities. Terracon will assist the client in development of a SPCC Plan, but the client is ultimately responsible for the implementation and upkeep of the SPCC Plan. The following related services are not included as part of this proposal: • Storage Tank Integrity Testing. • Verification that storage tanks comply with applicable Federal, state, or local regulations. • Development of an emergency response plan that meets requirements of 40 CFR 109. • Compliance Services related to the National Fire Protection Association's NFPA 30 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code, and The Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Flammable and Combustible Liquids Regulation (29 CFR 1910.106). • Hello