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Home My WebLink About20091066.tiff• MEMORANDUM TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planning Services IIIRic. FROM: Lauren Light, Environmental Health SUBJECT: USR-1690 c/o Kerr McGee Oil and Gas OnShore LP COLORADO DATE: February 24, 2009 • • Environmental Health Services has reviewed this proposal for an oil and gas production facility. We have no objections to the proposal; however, we do recommend that the following conditions be part of any approval: 1. The applicant shall submit a dust abatement plan, on site dust, for review and approval, to the Environmental Health Services Division of the Weld County Department of Public Health & Environment. We recommend that the following requirement be incorporated into the permit as a condition that must be met 45 days after first production: 1. The applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice (APEN) application from the Air Pollution Control Division, Colorado Department of Health and Environment. Alternately, the applicant can provide evidence from the APCD that they are not subject to these requirements. We recommend that the following requirements be incorporated into the permit as development standards: 1. All liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., as amended. EXHIBIT I s 2009-1066 3. Waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions. 4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. The facility shall be operated in accordance with the approved "dust abatement plan", at all times. 5. The operation shall comply with all applicable State noise statutes and/or regulations. 6. Adequate toilet facilities (portable toilets) and hand washing units shall be provided during drilling/construction. 7. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking during drilling/construction. 8. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 9. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the State and Federal agencies and the Weld County Code. • • • AAttrig W1�Yc • • COLORADO Weld County Referral February 3, 2009 FEB 4 2009 The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review: Applicant HP Farms Holding LCC Case Number USR-1690 Please Reply By March 3, 2009 Planner Jacqueline Hatch Project A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for an Oil and Gas Production Facility in Pioneer Communities PUD with Commercial, Residential, Open Space, Agricultural, Schools, Parks & Water and Wastewater Storage Zone Districts. Legal Part of SE4 being in Section 12, T2N, R65W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location West of CR 49 and north of and adjacent to CR 22 Parcel Number 1307 12 400013 The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services. You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined. ❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan because ❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. ❑ See attached letter. Comments: Signature Agency U3 o b L Lj.,k5 Date Z(ZS /0 y :Weld County Planning Dept. :4209 CR 24.5, Longmont, CO. 80504 3(720) 652-4210 ext.8730 3(720) 652-4211 fax Weld County Planning Department • #0itt IIIOle COLORADO MEMORANDUM"'"'" Fyn 26?nno a VVED TO: Jacqueline Hatch, Planning S� DATE: February 25, 2009 FROM: Matt Figgs, Public Works, and Don Dunker, P.E., C.F.M., Public Works ad SUBJECT: USR-1690, HP Farms Holding LCC The Weld County Public Works Department has reviewed this proposal. This project falls primarily under the purview of the Use by Special Review Standards, Weld County Code, Chapter 23, Article II, Division 4, Section 23. Our comments and requirements are as follows: COMMENTS: WCR 22 is a major arterial road and strategic roadway, which requires a 140 -foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60 -foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. The most current road count for WCR 22 is 839 AADT, taken in September of 2007. REQUIREMENTS: Final Plat: 1. Please indicate how the proposed oil and gas operation will correlate the Pioneer PUD development. a. The applicant shall work to ensure that all oil and gas roads will not block any proposed Pioneer residential roads and that there will be adequate turning radii (minimum of 60') on any road intersections. b. Should the Surface Use Agreement not address road maintenance, a long term road maintenance agreement will be required between the applicant and the Pioneer Metro District. c. A long term maintenance agreement for Pioneer PUD residential streets shall be with the Metro District and the applicant to pay for damage to roads caused by heavy truck traffic. 2. Pursuant to Chapter 15, Articles I and II of the Weld County Code, if noxious weeds exist on the property or become established as a result of the proposed development, the applicant/landowner shall be responsible for controlling the noxious weeds. 3. The applicant is required to comply with all Colorado Department of Health and Environmental (CDPHE) regulations regarding berming and spill prevention for materials and liquids stored on site. 4. All drawings shall be stamped and signed by a registered professional engineer, licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. Storm Water Drainage & Flood Hazard Development Standards: 1. A portion of the property lies in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) defined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This SFHA is delineated on the current effective Flood Insurance Rating Map (FIRM), panel number 080266 0900 C, dated September 28, 1982. 2. The applicant is required to comply with Weld County Code (Section 23-5 and 23-5-260- N) requirements for anchoring oil and gas facilities located in floodplains and floodways where applicable. 3. The applicant is required to comply with all Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) rules and regulations including drill pad construction, storm water controls, and reclamation. Access: 1. The access shall be paved either 300 feet from the edge of pavement on WCR 22 or from the edge of pavement to the existing cattle guard and where another cattle guard immediately north of the existing one shall be installed. Therefore, there will be a double cattle guard at this location. 2. A 60 -foot radius is required on all accesses to public roads designed to accommodate truck traffic. 3. Please install two "TRUCKS TURNING AHEAD" signs on WCR 22, one to the west and the other to the east of the site access. The distance from the access to the signs shall be governed by the current edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Table 2C-4. 4. Please provide detailed drawings of the access road improvements as well as sign installation locations. 5. There shall be no staging or parking of commercial vehicles on County Roads. 6. If a drainage culvert is required, a 15 -inch corrugated metal pipe is the County's minimum size requirement. If the applicant chooses to place a larger culvert, please contact the Public Works Department to adequately size your culvert. 7. Contact Amy Burry, Utility Coordinator for Weld County Public Works, at (970) 304-6496 ext. 3764 for a Right -of -Way permit for any work that may be required in the right-of-way of WCR 22. A special transport permit will be required for any oversized or overweight vehicles that may access the site and may be obtained by contacting Amy as well. 8. An improvements agreement according to policy regarding collateral for improvements shall be required for the access road with both Exhibits A & B filled out. The applicant shall address the comments listed above for this review process. Comments made during the USR stage of the review process may not be all-inclusive, as revised materials must be submitted and other concerns or issues will arise during further review. Issues of concern must be resolved with the Public Works Department prior to recording: Email & Ortgi,:al.:lppliean['. Ke,v'-11rGee Di! & Gas On.Shore 1.1' PC by PostOwner- HP Pormx Holding L( C PC by Post. Planar!- Jacqueline I USR-1690 MiPLANNING — DEVELOPMENT REVIEW \USR-Use by Special Review\USR-1690 HP Farms Holding\USR-1690.doc • WELD COUNTY ROAD ACCESS INFORMATION SHEET Weld County Department of Public Works 111 H Street, P.O. Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 Phone: (970) 356-4000, ed. 3750 Fax: (970) 304-6497 Road File #: Date: RE # : Other Case #: 1. Applicant Name Kerr-McGeeOil & Gas Onshore LP, an Anadarko Company Phone 720-929-6000 Address 1099 18th Street City Denver State CO Zip 80202 2. Address or Location of Access Northwest of the intersection of WCR 22 and WCR 49 Section 12 Township 2 North Range 65 West Subdivision NA Block NA Lot NA Weld County Road #: 37 Side of Road IefUwest Distance from nearest intersection Approximately 1000 feet 3. Is there an existing access(es) to the property? Yes X No # of Accesses 1 • • 4. Proposed Use: ❑ Permanent ❑ Temporary 5. Site Sketch ❑ Residential/Agricultural ❑ Subdivision Legend for Access Description: AG = Agricultural RES = Residential O&G = Oil & Gas D.R. = Ditch Road 0 = House O = Shed • = Proposed Access A = Existing Access NT ❑ Industrial ❑ Commercial IX Other Oil & Gas Operations J WCR 47 WCR 24 O&G V WCR 22 L (WCR 49) OFFICE USE ONLY: Road ADT Date Accidents Date Road ADT Date Accidents Date Drainage Requirement Culvert Size Length Special Conditions ❑ Installation Authorized ❑ Information Insufficient Reviewed By: Title: STATE OF COLORADO Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thomas E. Remington, Director 6060 Broadway Denver, Colorado 80216 Telephone: (303) 297-1192 wildlife. state. co. us March 5, 2009 Jacqueline Hatch at Weld County Planning Department 4209 CR 24.5 Longmont, CO 80504 Re: HP Farms Holding LCC (USR-1690) Dear Ms. Hatch: The Colorado Division of Wildlife (CDOW) appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on this oil and gas development project proposal. District Wildlife Manager (DWM) Chris Mettenbrink visited the site, and compiled comments for your review. The project site lies adjacent to Klug Lake (NE12 T2N R65W), which is surrounded by mature cottonwood trees. The site itself is primarily a sand -sagebrush grassland type of habitat. Wildlife that can be found in sand -sagebrush habitats include: deer, coyotes, miscellaneous species of small mammals, grassland birds, and raptors. The association of mature cottonwood trees to Klug Lake creates a valuable breeding and use area for raptors at this site. During the field visit, which occurred before the start of the •breeding season, DWM Mettenbrink did not observe any raptor nests, but did note a high level of raptor activity in the cottonwood stands. Hawks, eagles, and their nests are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act from take or disturbance. CDOW has recommended guidelines for buffer zones regarding raptor nests to prevent accidental take of raptors through disturbance or abandonment during active nesting periods. If project onset occurs between February 15 and July 15, we recommend that the cottonwood stands along Klug Lake be surveyed for raptor nests. If nests are discovered please refer to ftp://wildnet/documents/WL%20Conservation/Raptors/CDOW%20Raptor%20Buffer%20Guidelines%2002 2008.edf for recommended setbacks and timing restrictions to minimize negative impacts on raptors, or consult with DWM Mettenbrink on how to proceed. While the area impacted by drilling and completion of wells is relative small (3 acres), CDOW recommends that disturbed areas be revegetated using seed mixtures appropriate for the site and that appropriate steps be taken to control noxious weeds including cleaning of machinery before being delivered to the property, and again before the equipment is taken away to remove excess dirt and mud that may contain weed seeds. During drilling operations and finishing the well, please clean equipment periodically to remove weed seeds. Prompt site reclamation, including implementation of a weed management plan developed with the assistance of local nuisance weed staff personnel, should occur as quickly as possible after drilling and well completion is complete. Thank you again for the opportunity to review and comment on this proposal. If you have questions, please feel free to contact Chris Mettenbrink at (970) 472-4405. Sincerely, Larry Rogstad, Area Wildlife Manager • CC: S Yamashita, K Green, L Rogstad, C Mettenbrink, file DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Harris D. Sherman, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Robert Bray, Chair • Brad Coors, Vice Chair • Turn Glenn, Secretary Hello