Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAbout20081774.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT #1653 FOR AN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITY WITHIN A PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) WITH E (ESTATE), C-1 AND C-2 (COMMERCIAL), AND R-1, R-2, R-3,AND R-4(RESIDENTIAL)ZONE DISTRICTS-CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC / KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 9th day of July, 2008, at the hour of 10:00 a.m., in the Chambers of the Board, for the purpose of hearing the application of Carma Bayshore, LLC, 188 Inverness Drive West, Suite 150, Englewood, Colorado 80112, and Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas OnShore, LP, 1099 18th Street, 6th Floor, Denver, Colorado 80202, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1653 for an Oil and Gas Production Facility within a PUD(Planned Unit Development)with E(Estate),C-1 and C-2 (Commercial), and R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4(Residential)Zone Districts, on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Part of Tract E in the St. Vrain Lakes Filing #1; being part of the NE1/4 of Section 35, Township 3 North, Range 68 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Terry Enright at said hearing, and WHEREAS, Section 23-2-230 of the Weld County Code provides standards for review of said Use by Special Review Permit, and WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and statements of those present, studied the request of the applicant and the recommendation of the Weld County Planning Commission and all of the exhibits and evidence presented in this matter and, having been fully informed, finds that this request shall be approved for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 23-2-260 of the Weld County Code. 2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 23-2-230.B of the Weld County Code as follows: a. Section 23-2-230.B.1 --The proposed use is consistent with Chapter 22 and any other applicable Code provisions or ordinance in effect. Section 22-5-80.B(CM.Goal 2)states, "Promote the reasonable and orderly development of mineral resources." The proposal will have little impact on the surrounding area or subject properties, will meet all setback/offset requirements during construction, and the location will be screened after installation. 2008-1774 p �/ O FL, ! //z /Sift /(L� PL1972 O� SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1653 - CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC/ KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP PAGE 2 b. Section 23-2-230.B.2--The proposed use is consistent with the intent of the I-1 (Industrial)Zone District. Section 23-3-310.D.1 of the Weld County Code provides for Oil and Gas Production Facilities as a Use by Special Review in the E (Estate), C-1 and C-2 (Commercial), and R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 (Residential)Zone Districts, in addition to the Development Standards of the PUD (Planned Unit Development) on the site (PZ-1078). c. Section 23-2-230.B.3--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The applicant is proposing to directionally drill seven (7)oil and gas wells on approximately four(4)acres, all being placed on property owned by the Carma Bayshore, LLC, Homeowners'Association(HOA). The applicant and the surface land owner have an agreement in place,dated October 12,2007, recorded at Reception Number 3510917. The Department of Planning Services Landscape referral, dated April 7, 2008, strongly encourages an integral landscape treatment be implemented on the location which will tie into the existing framework of the St. Vrain Lakes PUD Master Plan. The applicant has indicated, in the response letter dated May 19, 2008, that Carma Bayshore, LLC, will provide for PUD-compliant landscaping in areas outside the USR boundaries. The Longmont Soil Conservation District referral letter, dated April 8, 2008, states the land is "prime, if irrigated," but has been zoned for development. The District further indicated the land slopes to the St. Vrain River, buffers should be developed around the construction sites, and a noxious weed plan should be developed. A Stormwater Drainage and Noxious Weed Control Plan have been submitted and approved. d. Section 23-2-230.B.4--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area, as permitted by the existing zoning, and with the future development, as projected by Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code, and any other applicable Code provisions or ordinances in effect, or the adopted Master Plans of affected municipalities. The site lies within the three-mile referral area for the Towns of Firestone, Frederick, and Mead, and the City of Longmont. The Town of Fredrick and the City of Longmont indicated, in their referrals dated April 14, 2008, and April 16, 2008, respectively, that they have no conflicts with the proposal. The Town of Mead, in its referral dated April 22, 2008, recommended the location of the access should be between Piedra River Road and Lake Catamount, within the PUD. The applicant has responded to the Town of Mead's referral, indicating that a temporary construction access will be located off of County Road 28, and a permanent access is planned off of County Road 9.5. No comments were received from the Town of Firestone. e. Section 23-2-230.8.5 -- The site does not lie within any Overlay Districts. Effective January 1, 2003, building permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County-Wide Road Impact Fee Program. Effective August 1, 2005, building permits issued on the 2008-1774 PL1972 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1653 - CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC/ KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP PAGE 3 proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/Drainage Impact Fee Programs. f. Section 23-2-230.B.6 --The applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. This criteria is not applicable, as the site is not zoned A(Agricultural). g. Section 23-2-230.6.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code), Operation Standards (Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code), Conditions of Approval,and Development Standards ensure that there are adequate provisions for the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and County. The Mountain View Fire Protection District, in the referral dated April 10, 2008, stated the Fire District does not object to the drilling of the wells, and the Response Plan meets its requirements. The Department of Public Health and Environment, in an e-mail dated June 2, 2008, indicated that the Dust Abatement Plan submitted by the applicant is satisfactory and that the referral comments, dated April 29, 2008, have been addressed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Carma Bayshore, LLC, and Kerr-McGee Oil and Gas OnShore, LP, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1653 for an Oil and Gas Production Facility within a PUD (Planned Unit Development)with E (Estate), C-1 and C-2 (Commercial), and R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 (Residential) Zone Districts, on the parcel of land described above be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to recording the plat: A. The applicant shall submit, to the Departments of Planning Services and Public Works, a letter from the Mountain View Fire Protection District stating that the accesses to the site meet the width and weight capacity for emergency purposes. B. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. The attached Development Standards. 2. The plat shall comply with Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. 3. A tracking pad shall be placed at the access location onto Piedra River Road and County Road 28. C. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 2008-1774 PL1972 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1653 - CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC/ KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP PAGE 4 2. Prior to Construction: A. The applicant shall contact the Weld County Department of Public Works to obtain the necessary Moving Permits associated with oil and gas drilling. 3. Upon completion of Condition of Approval #1 above, the applicant shall submit a Mylar plat, along with all other documentation required as Conditions of Approval. The Mylar plat shall be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder by the Department of Planning Services. The plat shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 23-2-260.D of the Weld County Code. The Mylar plat and additional requirements shall be submitted within thirty(30)days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution. The applicant shall be responsible for paying the recording fee. 4. In accordance with Weld County Code Ordinance#2005-7,approved June 1, 2005, should the plat not be recorded within the required thirty(30)days from the date of the Board of County Commissioners Resolution, a $50.00 recording continuance charge shall be added for each additional three (3) month period. 5. The Department of Planning Services respectfully requests the surveyor provide a digital copy of this Use by Special Review. Acceptable CAD formats are .dwg, .dxf, and .dgn (Microstation); acceptable GIS formats are ArcView shapefiles, Arclnfo Coverages and Arclnfo Export files format type is .e00. The preferred format for Images is .tif(Group 4). (Group 6 is not acceptable). This digital file may be sent to maps@co.weld.co.us. 6. The Use by Special Review activity shall not occur, nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property, until the Use by Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 2008-1774 PL1972 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1653 - CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC/ KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP PAGE 5 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 9th day of July, A.D., 2008. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS \r It�j WELD COUNTY, COLORADO ATTEST: Weld County Clerk to the sf \9 - illia H. Jerke, Chair Robert D. Mgsd n, Pro-Tern BY: Set-P Deputy ClerkBoard 6,4 ' Garcia APPRQD A CJ c c,� Davi E. Long LV 7 unty Attorney RECUSED Douglas Rademacher Date of signature: 7 2008-1774 PL1972 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC AND KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP USR#1653 1. A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1653 is for an Oil and Gas Production Facility within a PUD(Planned Unit Development)with E(Estate), C-1 and C-2(Commercial),and R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4(Residential)Zone Districts, and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23-8-10 of the Weld County Code. 3. During construction of the site, the applicant shall be responsible to clean/sweep any mud tracked onto County Road 9.5, on a daily basis, if necessary. 4. When development occurs around the site, the turning radii shall be upgraded to a 40-foot minimum,to ensure the oil and gas traffic stays in the appropriate traffic lanes and does not jump the sidewalks while turning into the wellhead and tank battery areas. All damages created by oil and gas traffic to the surrounding roadways, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks will be required to be repaired at the expense of the site operator. 5. Forty-five (45) days after first production, the applicant shall submit evidence of an Air Pollution Emission Notice(A.P.E.N.)and Emissions Permit application from the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Alternately, the applicant may provide evidence from the APCD that they are not subject to these requirements. Written evidence that the requirements have been met, to the satisfaction of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment, shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. 6. All liquid and solid wastes, as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S., shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 7. 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 solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 8. Waste materials shall be handled, stored,and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive dust,fugitive particulate emissions,blowing debris,and other potential nuisance conditions. 9. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 10. 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. 11. This facility shall comply with all applicable State noise statutes and/or regulations. 2008-1774 PL1972 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - CARMA BAYSHORE, LLC / KERR-MCGEE OIL AND GAS ONSHORE, LP (USR#1653) PAGE 2 12. Adequate portable toilet facilities shall be provided during the drilling/construction. 13. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking and hand washing during drilling/construction. 14. If applicable, the applicant shall obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 15. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 16. Effective January 1, 2003, building permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the County-Wide Road Impact Fee Program. 17. Effective August 1, 2005, building permits issued on the proposed lots will be required to adhere to the fee structure of the Capital Expansion Impact Fee and the Stormwater/Drainage Impact Fee Programs. 18. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240 of the Weld County Code. 19. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250 of the Weld County Code. 20. Weld County Government personnel shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities carried out on the property comply with the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 21. The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing standards and all applicable Weld County regulations. Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards, as shown or stated, shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted. Any other changes shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services. 22. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards. Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners. 2008-1774 PL1972 Hello