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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20052645.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1514 FOR AN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITY(TWO OIL AND GAS WELLS) IN THE I-1 (INDUSTRIAL)ZONE DISTRICT-PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. 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 28th day of September,2005,at the hour of 10:00 a.m.in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc., 1099 18th Street, Suite 400, Denver, Colorado 80202, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1514 for an Oil and Gas Production Facility(two oil and gas wells)in the I-1 (Industrial)Zone District on the following described real estate, being more particularly described as follows: Lot A of Recorded Exemption#1244;being part of the N1/2 of the NE1/4 of Section 35, Township 6 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Michael Wozniak, 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 recommendations 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 23-2-230.8 of the Weld County Code as follows: a. Section 23-2-230.8.1 --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. 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 I-1 (Industrial) Zone District. 2005-2645 PL1790 0O . ?L, Pw, /}L6*) A-PPG,/7&: (C-os a� SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1514 - PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. PAGE 2 c. Section 23-2-230.6.3--The uses which will be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. The Conditions of Approval and Development Standards ensure the proposal will have little impact on the surrounding land uses. d. Section 23-2-230.6.4--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 Town of Windsor and the City of Greeley. Both municipalities listed items that the applicant should take into consideration such as setbacks, future road rights-of-way, and directional drilling. e. Section 23-2-230.B.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 Program. 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 site is not zoned Agricultural. g. Section 23-2-230.8.7 -- The Design Standards (Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code),Operation Standards(Section 23-2-250,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. NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the application of Petro-Canada Resources (USA) Inc. for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1514 for an Oil and Gas Production Facility (two oil and gas wells)in the I-1 (Industrial)Zone District 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 Town of Windsor has indicated, in a referral response dated June 3, 2005,that the drilling of oil wells will likely have some impact to the required setbacks from oil and gas facilities and that the site lies in close proximity to the City of Greeley's proposed expansion of"O"Street. Written confirmation that the applicant has taken these concerns into consideration shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. 2005-2645 PL1790 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1514 - PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. PAGE 3 B. The applicant shall attempt to address the conditions and concerns of the City of Greeley, as indicated in a referral response dated March 25, 2004. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. C. The applicant shall attempt to address the conditions and concerns of the Windsor/Severance Fire Protection District as indicated in a referral response dated May 2, 2005. Written evidence of such shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. D. Weld County Road 23 is designated on the Weld County Road Classification Plan as a local gravel road,which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full build out. There is presently 60 feet of right-of-way. A total of 30 feet from the centerline of Weld County Road 23 shall be delineated right-of-way on the plat. This road is maintained by Weld County. E. 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 Health and Environment. Alternately,the applicant can 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. F. The plat shall be amended to delineate the following: 1. All sheets shall be labeled USR-1514. 2. The attached Development Standards. G. The applicant shall submit two (2) paper copies of the plat for preliminary approval to the Weld County Department of Planning Services. 2. Prior to Construction: A. An overweight and over-width Weld County Permit for the purpose of hauling equipment to drill the proposed oil and gas wells shall be obtained from the Weld County Department of Public Works. To obtain the necessary transport permits prior to moving on to the site,contact Ted Eyl at 970-356- 4000, Extension 3750. B. A Stormwater Discharge Permit may be required for a development redevelopment/construction site where a contiguous or non-contiguous land disturbance is greater than or equal to one acre in area.The applicant shall inquire with the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the Colorado 2005-2645 PL1790 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1514 - PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. PAGE 4 Department of Public Health and Environment at www.cdphe.state.co.us/wq/ PermitsUnit if they are required to obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit,or the applicant can provide evidence from WQCD that they are not subject to these requirements. Written evidence that the requirements have been met to the satisfaction of the Weld County Health Department of Public Health and Environment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning Services. C. All required building permits, as described on the Department of Building Inspection referral response dated March 31, 2005, shall be obtained. D. If interested, the applicant can contact the Weld County Sheriffs Office to assist in a security plan for the site free of charge. 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 maos@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 Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 2005-2645 PL1790 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT#1514 - PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. PAGE 5 The above and foregoing Resolution was,on motion duly made and seconded,adopted by the following vote on the 28th day of September, A.D., 2005. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO 40 447 EL / / /Z, l ••'1 �`� William H erke, Chair pest �•. '. tw� a•,r,•„iss � lerk to the Board ® i13 � . ��� Geile, Pro-Tem ,\` uty CI rk to the Bo�d '��.u.,,^ CC 4 D o APPROVED AS RM: Robert D. as in punt Attorney ,��y Glenn Vaad Date of signature: 10I5/OS 2005-2645 PL1790 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. USR#1514 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit#1514 is for an Oil and Gas Production Facility(two oil and gas wells) in the I-1 (Industrial)Zone District, as indicated in the application materials on file 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. 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 forfinal disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. 4. 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, Section 30-20-100.5, C.R.S. 5. 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. 6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 7. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled on this site. 8. This facility shall adhere to the maximum permissible noise levels allowed in the Industrial Zone District as delineated in Section 25-12-103, C.R.S. 9. Adequate portable toilet facilities shall be provided during the construction of the facility. 10. Bottled water shall be utilized for drinking and hand washing. 11. All potentially hazardous chemicals must be stored and handled in a safe manner in accordance with product labeling and in a manner that minimizes the release of hazardous air pollutants and volatile organic compounds. 12. If applicable,the applicant shall obtain a Stormwater Discharge Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division. 13. Access shall be gained from Weld County Road 23, as indicated on the Weld County Access Information Sheet. 14. The access road to the Oil and Gas Production Facility(two oil and gas wells)should be a graded and drained road to provide an all-weather access to the facility. 2005-2645 PL1790 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - PETRO-CANADA RESOURCES (USA) INC. (USR#1514) PAGE 2 15. 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 Program. 16. The operation shall complywith all applicable rules and regulations of the state and federal agencies and the Weld County Code. 17. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 23-2-240, Weld County Code. 18. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 23-2-250, Weld County Code. 19. 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 complywith the Development Standards stated herein and all applicable Weld County regulations. 20. 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. 21. 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. 2005-2645 PL1790 Hello