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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A
BRINE WATER DISPOSAL FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT -
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
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
12th day of January, 1994, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board
for the purpose of hearing the application of Conquest Oil Company, 1610 29th
Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, Colorado 80631, for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a brine water disposal facility
in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-
wit:
Part of the SE'-,-, SE! of Section 28,
Township 1 North, Range 67 West of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by Dale Butcher, Vice President of
Conquest Oil Company, and
WHEREAS, Section 24.4.2 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance provides
standards for review of said Special Review Permit, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners heard all of the testimony and
statements of those present, has 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 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Board of County Commissioners that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.4.2 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance as follows:
a. The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive
Plan Agricultural Policies. The proposal will not remove
prime agricultural land from production.
b. The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural
Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
c. The use which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses which include agricultural
production, oil and gas facilities, and rural residences. The
uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the
existing zoning.
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d. No overlay districts affect the site.
e. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide
adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the
neighborhood and County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the application of Conquest Oil Company for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a brine water disposal
facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the hereinabove described
parcel of land be, and hereby is, granted subject to the following conditions:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review Permit
shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to
recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department
of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County
Clerk and Recorder's Office within 15 days of approval by the Board
of County Commissioners.
2. The 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.
3. Prior to recording the plat:
a. A road improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board
of County Commissioners. The agreement shall address the
future maintenance of Weld County Road 19 from the south
access of the facility to Weld County Road 6 and shall
designate a restricted haul route on Weld County Road 19 to
Weld County Road 6.
b. The plat shall be amended to indicate no new entrances to the
site shall be constructed or utilized.
c. The applicant shall submit a recorded exemption to create the
parcel on which the Special Review Permit is proposed, or the
applicant shall submit an agreement which does not create a
separate interest in the land.
d. The applicant shall determine the final alignment and size of
the tank farm. The total volume contained within the tank
farm itself shall not be increased.
4. Prior to the release of building permits, the applicant shall submit
to the Department of Planning Services a complete fire plan approved
by the Brighton Fire Protection District.
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5. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division shall be informed of the
specific dates in order to observe the process.
6. Five working days prior to commencing operations the applicant shall
deliver written notice of intent to commence operations to the
Department of Planning Services.
a. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld
County Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas
Commission verifying that the facility and well are adequately
designed to handle the proposed waste volumes.
b. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been
approved and permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be
submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services
Division for review and documentation.
c. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 12th day of January, A.D. , 1994.
IBOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST� yyk, A � � WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
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Weld County Clerk to the Board �( .J
W. H. Webster, hair an
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BY: ! GC42p,
Deputy le t o the Bo Dale K. Hall, ro- em
APPROVED AS TO FORM: EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Geor e E. Baxter
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ounty Attorney tance L. Harbert
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Barbara J. Kirkmeyer l
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
USR #1033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for a
brine water disposal facility (one Class II water injection well) in the
A (Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials
on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the
Development Standards stated herein. The facility shall be permitted to
accept a maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The facility shall receive no more than 60 truck deliveries of brine water
per day.
4. The facility may only accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a
week.
5. The facility shall be constructed and operated to insure that
contamination of soil and groundwater does not occur.
6. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
7. The existing Individual Sewage Disposal System shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
8. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
9. A two-foot by three-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing
wastes accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency
telephone numbers.
10. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
11. No disposal of waste other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency, is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II
use would require an amendment to this Special Review Permit.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
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13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
14. Ingress and egress to the facility shall be from Weld County Road 19 north
to Weld County Road 6. Trucks shall not access the facility from the
south.
15. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road improvements
and maintenance agreement.
16. A synthetic-lined spillage retention berm shall be constructed around each
tank battery. The liner shall be installed according to the manufacturer
specifications and instructions as approved by the Weld County Health
Department. The volume retained by the spillage berm shall be greater
than the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be
designed by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall
provide evidence from the engineer to Weld County Health and Planning
Departments that the berm has been constructed to the design
specifications.
17. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored in locked buildings, or on an
impervious surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage
and handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations
will take precedence.
18. Any required air emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
19. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an
impervious material and graded to insure that all spilled waste is
contained within the unloading pad.
20. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be
constructed of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are
at least as durable and impervious as fiberglass.
21. The facility shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
22. Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the proposed Treatment and
Disposal Methods for the Waste Materials Associated of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Regulations.
24. The facility shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
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25. This facility shall comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, and all applicable Weld County zoning laws and
ordinances.
26. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
27. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
30. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County
Department of Planning Services 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.
31. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown herein and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission and the 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.
32. 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.
33. Existing accesses on the Vessels Oil and Gas Special Review site shall
provide ingress and egress to the Conquest facility. No new access shall
be allowed on the property.
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HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 94-06
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A BRINE
WATER DISPOSAL FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT -
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
A public hearing was conducted on January 12, 1994, at 10:00 A.M. , with
the following present:
Commissioner W. H. Webster, Chairman
Commissioner Dale K. Hall, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller
Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison
Planning Department representative, Greg Thompson
Health Department representative, Trevor Jiricek
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated December 15, 1993, and
duly published December 30, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing
was conducted to consider the request of Conquest Oil Company for a Site
Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a brine water
disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Lee Morrison,
Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Greg Thompson,
Planning Department representative, entered the Planning Commission's
favorable recommendation, as stated in the Corrected Resolution of
Recommendation, into the record. He suggested adding Condition of
Approval #4b, concerning the new entrance on the plat, and Condition of
Approval #4c, concerning revision of the lease agreement between Vessels
and Conquest or a recorded exemption, to said resolution. Dale Butcher,
Vice President of Conquest Oil Company, represented the applicant and
briefly explained Conquest's background. He said Conquest has a similar
facility five miles south of Kersey. The proposed facility will be
located near Weld County Roads 4 and 19, where an existing oil and gas
facility is located. Mr. Butcher said there is a high demand for this
type of facility and reiterated both the Planning Commission and the
Planning staff had recommended approval. He questioned whether
Development Standard #16 could be revised to allow an impermeable liner
rather than concrete for the spillage retention berm, explaining the liner
would be less than one-fifth of the cost and provide comparable
protection. Concerning Development Standard #33, Mr. Butcher questioned
whether there would be flexibility to realign the tank battery if
necessary. If the realignment would not be allowed, a new access would be
needed. He also requested flexibility to use larger volume water tanks if
the research shows they are more economical, explaining there would be
fewer tanks with each holding more water. He assured the Board, however,
there would not be a greater volume of liquid on site than permitted and
the berm would hold the volume of the largest tank. In response to a
question from Commissioner Kirkmeyer, Mr. Butcher indicated he was not
aware of the issue concerning the lease agreement with Vessels; however,
it should be no problem to change the agreement so a recorded exemption
would not be required. On behalf of Commissioner Hall, Mr. Morrison
explained that since Vessels is the property owner with which Conquest has
a lease, there is a separate interest in land because only a portion of
the parcel is leased. However, the matter could be resolved by a license
agreement or a recorded exemption, and Mr. Morrison indicated he would
work with the applicant concerning the options. There was further
discussion concerning the time frame for a recorded exemption. In
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response to a question from Commissioner Baxter, Trevor Jiricek, Health
Department representative, indicated this is the first time staff has
recommended a concrete berm rather than a liner system and agreed with Mr.
Butcher that a comparable barrier could be created with a synthetic liner.
He also stated larger tanks would be acceptable as long as the berm would
hold the volume of the largest tank and an engineer could certify that the
weight of the tanks would not damage the liner. He reiterated, for
Commissioner Hall, the size of the tanks would not be a concern.
Discussion ensued concerning the entrances, and Mr. Butcher reiterated if
the flexibility would be allowed to move the tanks, a new access would not
be required. He also indicated the tanks would be realigned before the
plot plan was finalized. Mr. Thompson noted if the larger tanks were
used, the amount of liquid on site should not exceed the allowed limit.
There was discussion of the haul route to be used and how it would be
monitored, and Mr. Butcher indicated he would encourage drivers to use
Weld County Road 6, which is paved, rather than Weld County Road 19, which
is gravel. No public testimony was offered concerning this matter.
Commissioner Kirkmeyer moved to approve the request of Conquest Oil
Company for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for
a brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District,
based on the recommendations of the Planning staff and the Planning
Commission, with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards as
entered into the record including the change to Development Standard #16
concerning the liner of the berm and the addition of Conditions of
Approval #4b and #4c as recommended by staff. Mr. Jiricek read the
suggested language for Development Standard #16, and Mr. Butcher consented
to the suggested changes and additions. Commissioner Baxter seconded the
motion. Mr. Butcher questioned whether the increased tank size and the
flexibility to realign the tank battery should be part of the motion. Mr.
Morrison suggested adding Condition of Approval #4d concerning the tank
size, and Mr. Thompson suggested including the volume of the tanks located
in the berm shall not be increased. Commissioners Kirkmeyer and Baxter
consented to include the suggested changes in the motion, which carried
unanimously. (NOTE: Condition of Approval #3 was met prior to the Board
of County Commissioner's hearing; therefore, the abovementioned Conditions
of Approval #4b, #4c, and #4d will actually be Conditions of Approval #3b,
#3c, and #3d in the Board's resolution, with the following Conditions
being renumbered consecutively. )
This Certification was approved on the 17th day of January, 1994.
/1 APPROVED:
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/ Lw= WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board // ster q/
By;4A W. H. We • Chairman
Deputy Cler to the Boar
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Dale K. Hall, Pr -Tem
TAPE #94-05
EXCUSED DATE OF APPROVAL
Geo a E. Baxter
DOCKET #94-06 /
Con tance L. Harbert
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bara J. Kirkmeyerl
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 12th DAY OF January 1994:
DOCKET II 94-06 - USR, CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
DOCKET 11 94-07 - SERVICE PLAN, THOMPSON RIVERS PARK AND RECREATION DISTRICT
DOCKET II 44-GT - USR, THOMAS AND BEVERLY TROSTEL
DOCKET II 94-04 - USR, STEVEN M. LONDON
DOCKET 11 94-12 - VACATE CD & CLOSURE OF EATON LANDFILL, MCMILL, INC../AL MILLER, C/O ANSON
PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET II (as listed
above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending.
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940078
NOT I C E
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on January 12, 1994,
conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit
for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of this plan
creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as
amended, for a period of three years.
APPLICANT: Conquest Oil Company
1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200
Greeley, Colorado 80631
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE'„ SE* of Section 28, Township 1
North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado
TYPE AND INTENSITY
OF APPROVED USE: A brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural)
Zone District
SIZE OF PARCEL: 1.37 acres, more or less
Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of approval will result in a
forfeiture of the vested property right.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: DONALD D. WARDEN
CLERK TO THE BOARD.
BY: t , f, ILThiL—
Deputy C rk to the Board
PUBLISHED: January 20, 1994, in the Windsor Beacon VVVVVV
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The Beard ef County
Commissioners of Weld AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
County, Colorado,on
January 12, 1994,
consdondy approved a STATE OF COLORADO
Site Specific SS
Development Plan and COUNTY OF WELD
Special Review Permit
for the property and
purpose described I, ROGER A. LIPKER, of said County of Weld, being duly
below. Conditional sworn,say that I am publisher of
approval of this plan
creates • vested
property tight pursuant WINDSOR BEACON
to Article 98 of Tide 24,
C.R.apea"ae amendike*
arIar a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
•psrlN of d•w wars.
County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, in
AP►UCANT:Conquest said County and State; and that the notice, of which the
Av dwprla e, ■Aves annexe is a true copy, has been published in said weekly
n. Place, Saks for I successive weeks, that the notice was
ma,Greeley.Coloreds
a98s1 published in the regular and entire issue of every number of
LEGAL DESCRIPil01k the paper during the period and time of publication, and in
Pot of the SE 1/4 E the newspaper proper and not in a supplement, and that
1r4 of Section 29, the first publication of said notice was in said paper bearing
Township I North, the date of th
t0•tiya 87 West of w day of A.D., 19 41 and the
M PAL,Weld County. �y.
oskMo last publication bearing4he date of the
TYPE _day of A.D., 19_ and that
OF PE ANDINTENVED WA the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
brine water disposal continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
facility In the A consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the
( tural) zone date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate printing
812E OF PARCEL:is of legal notices and advertisements, approved May 18,
•01 LWore or less 1931, and
dd‘r_
all prior acts so far as in force.
le es to abide bythe terra tal wrest rt i e8►ratd wB reardtMa
teredve of the vested ISHER
peamw dpht.
BOARD OF COUNTY Subscribed and sworn so to before me this 9k l day of
COMMISSIONERS, ,'/�JF(�"'°�o 19 4`>!
WELD COUNTY, (*arms
COLORADO /�✓tiiitifrrA
BY: DONALD D. NOTARY PUBLIC
WARDEN,CLERK TO
THE BOARD ,� j 2 / ��
My commission expires 9141 y 9
BY: Shelly K. Miller,
Deputy Clerk to the
Board
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940976
NOTICE
Pursuant to the zoning laws of the State of Colorado and the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance, a public hearing will be held in the Chambers of the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th
Street, First Floor, Greeley, Colorado, at the time specified. All persons in
any manner interested in the Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review
Permit are requested to attend and may be heard.
Should the applicant or any interested party desire the presence of a court
reporter to make a record of the proceedings, in addition to the taped record
which will be kept during the hearing, the Clerk to the Board's Office shall be
advised in writing of such action at least five days prior to the hearing. The
cost of engaging a court reporter shall be borne by the requesting party.
BE IT ALSO KNOWN that the text and maps so certified by the Weld County Planning
Commission may be examined in the office of the Clerk to the Board of County
Commissioners, located in the Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street,
Third Floor, Greeley, Colorado.
DOCKET NO: 94-06 APPLICANT
Conquest Oil Company
1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200
Greeley, Colorado 80631
DATE: January 12, 1994
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) Zone District
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE,' SE,' of Section 28, Township 1 North,
Range 67 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
BY: DONALD D. WARDEN
WELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
BY: Linda M. Dodge
Deputy Clerk to the Board
DATED: December 15, 1993
PUBLISHED: December 30, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon
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AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
! STATE OF COLORADO
Pursuant to the set* ss
laws of the State of DATE: .fr a 12, COUNTY OF WELD
Colorado and the Weld 1984
County Zoning
Ordinance, a public TIME:10:ooran. I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly
hearing will be held In sworn,say that I am publisher of
the Chambers of the REQUEST:
Board of County A Site Specific
Comoissorwrs of Weld Development Plan and WINDSOR BEACON
County,Calmedo,Weld Special Review Permit
County Centennial for a brine water a weekly newspaper having general circulation in said
Center.91510th Street UNPINS facility Into A news P Pe a
First Floor, Gtnley, (Agricultural) Zone County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
Colorado, at the Wna DMict in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
specified. All paeans the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
In any uMrnaf 1 SAL DESCRIPTION:
Interested In the Site PM of the SE tat SE . weekly for_ _successive weeks, that the notice
Specific Development 1/4 of Section 29, was published in the regular and entire issue of every
plan and Special Township 1 North. number of the paper during the period and time of
Review Permit we NOS 67 West el 8a publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
reeves ted to attend per"Web ' supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
nay be heard. Ceier•do pP t+
was in said paper bearing the date of the
Should the applicant or LOCATION : _
it
any interested party Appredmately3 miles �)0 day of -�Q- -ZiiG�, , A.D., 19`j3 and
deeds the presence eta east of the City of
oat reporter to male• Nenhllenn; north of the last publication bearing the date of the
record of ..tine $51 County Road 4
preoedings,in addsm sad west of WeW day of , A.D., 19_ and
to Me taped record! CertyRoedl5 that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
which will be kept
during the heating,the BOARD OF COUNTY continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
Clerk to the Board's COMMISSIONERS, consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the
OIYs shall be advised WELD COUNTY, date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
a meting of such actin COLORADO
at an five dart piYr newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate
to the hearing. The SY: DONALD D. printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
esstei engaging a mat WARDEN, WELD May 18, 1931, and all prior is ar as in force.
reporter shell be borne COUNTY CLERK TO /
Wyllie requesting party. NE BOARD •
BE IT ALSO KNOWN SY: Leda M. Dodge,
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APPLICANT:Conquest
Oil Company, 1810
29th Avenue Place,
Suite 200, Oreeloy,
Colorado 80631
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
The undersigned hereby certifies that a true and correct copy of the foregoing
Notice of Hearing, Docket 1194-06, was placed in the United States mail, postage
prepaid, addressed to the following property owners.
DATED this p(D t" day of -C',-f-1,4Lh/ , 1993./46/1 "194-7/10-Deputy Clerk to the Boakd
Vessels Oil & Gas Co. Marla S. Howard
Attn: Stan Marker 5000 Mayflower Road
2000 Prudential Plaza Norfolk, VA 23508
Denver, CO 80265
Amoco Production Company
Vessels Oil & Gas Co. PO Box 800
1050 17th St. , Suite 2000 Denver, CO 80201
Denver, CO 80601
Conquest Oil Company
David E. and Carol C. Howard and 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200
James L. Johnson Greeley, CO 80631
8709 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
Schneider Sons Farms
8631 W. 69th Place
Arvada, CO 80004
Public Service Company of Colorado
500 Prudential Plaza
1050 17th St.
Denver, CO 80265
Clifford S. Wagner and Kenneth R.
Wagner
648 WCR 19
Brighton, CO 80601
David E. Howard and Carol C. Howard
8709 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
Donald G. Howard
8739 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
John E. Howard
8679 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
9 '",!'P,
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
CORRECTED RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Tom Rulon that the following resolution be introduced for passage with
amendments to Condition of Approval 3a, the deletion of Conditions of Approval
3b, 4a, and 4b, and the addition of Condition of Approval Number 7, by the Weld
County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning
Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following
reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Agricultural Policies. The proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
The use which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses which include agricultural production, oil and
gas facilities, and rural residences. The uses which would be
permitted will be compatible with the future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning.
No overlay districts affect the site.
Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
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RESOLUTION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the
following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be
adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat.
The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be
ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s office within
15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The 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.
3. Prior to the Board of County Commissioners hearing:
a. the applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Department of
Planning Services which has been approved by the County Engineering
Department. The drainage plan will be submitted to the Engineering
Department 10 days prior to the Board of County Commissioners Hearing
to allow adequate time for review.
b. The applicant shall provide to the Department of Planning Services an
agreement with the water well owner for use of the on-site well in the
Special Review facility.
4. Prior to recording the plat:
a. A road improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The agreement shall address the future maintenance of
Weld County Road 19 from the south access of the facility to Weld
County Road 6 and shall designate a restricted haul route on Weld
County Road 19 to Weld County Road 6.
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RESOLUTION, USR-1O33
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
5. Prior to the release of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
Department of Planning Services a complete fire plan approved by the
Brighton Fire Protection District.
6. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
7. Five working days prior to commencing operations the applicant shall
deliver written notice of intent to commence operations to the Department
of Planning Services.
a. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well are adequately designed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
b. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be submitted to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division for review and
documentation.
c. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
Motion seconded by Shirley Camenisch.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Ron Sommer
Tom Rulon
Juliette Kroekel
Marie Koolstra
Shirley Camenisch
Judy Yamaguchi
The Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy
be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for
further proceedings.
RESOLUTION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 4
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the
resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on
December 7, 1993.
Dated the 7 of Dec ber, 1993.
Sharyn F. uff
Secretary
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Company
USA-1033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a brine
water disposal facility (one Class II water injection well) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated hereon The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The facility shall receive no more than 60 truck deliveries of brine water
per day.
4. The facility may only accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a
week.
5. The facility shall be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
6. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
7. The existing Individual Sewage Disposal System shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
8. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
9. A 2-foot by 3-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
numbers.
10. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
11. No disposal of waste other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review permit.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
14. Ingress and egress to the facility shall be from Weld County Road 19 north
to Weld County Road 6. Trucks shall not access the facility from the
south.
15. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road improvements and
maintenance agreement.
16. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be constructed around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm shall be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to Weld County Health and Planning Departments that the
berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
17. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored in locked buildings, or an
impervious surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage
and handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations
will take precedence.
18. Any required air emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
19. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
20. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be constructed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
21. The facility shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
22. Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the proposed Treatment and
Disposal Methods for the Waste Materials Associated of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Regulations.
24. The facility shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
25. This facility shall comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, and all applicable Weld County zoning laws and
ordinances.
26. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
27. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
30. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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 hereon and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
31. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission and the 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.
32. 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.
33. Existing accesses on the Vessels Oil and Gas Special Review site shall
provide ingress and egress to the Conquest facility. No new access shall
be allowed on the property.
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WEST ADAMS 60 South 27th Avenue
SOIL CONSERVATION - -, ..• -Brighton, CO 80601
DISTRICT 659'--7004
November 4 , 1993
Department of Planning Services
Weld County Administrative Offices
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, Co. 80631
RE : Case # USR-1033
Brine Water Disposal (1 . 37 Acres)
On October 26, 1993 we received a copy of the application
For Use by Special Review Permit . This request has been
submitted by Conquest Oil Company.
I have had the opportunity to review the plan that has been
submitted by Conquest Oil Company. Upon review we find the
following:
The application has taken into consideration the soils and
geological suitability. The plan has addressed mitigation
and conservation measures and has adequately delineated the
impact area. We feel that the plan has taken into
consideration many vital elements and at this time find no
significant discrepancies in the plan submitted. We would
ask that should any alterations to the plan submitted be
made that our office be notified.
COscar Haake t, President
Board of Supervisors ti DEC 2 1 1993
EXh i b il-- : < 'Veld County Planning
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Weld County Planning
December 17, 1993
Ms. Gloria Dunn
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Gloria:
A requirement of USR #1033 is that we provide a drainage plan approved by the County
Engineering Department. Our engineer, Jay Freese, has worked with Dan Carroll in this regard
and has submitted the attached letter for your review. The letter is addressed to Drew
Scheltinga, however, Drew has asked that the submission be made to you and then be forwarded
by you to him.
Since this requirement must be fulfilled prior to our Board of Commissioners hearing, please
give this immediate action. Feel free to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
Dale S. Butcher
Vice President
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3400 West 16th Street . Suite 6L • Greeley, CO 80631 • 303/356-5560 940076
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ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS
MAILING ADDRESS: BOX 913 e JASPER JAY" "FREESE
OFFICE:-69S67+-AVENUE 1523-6th Avenue REGISTERED LAND
ANPROD SURVEALENGINEER
GREELEY, COLD. 80632 RecisrERED�nNDsuavEroR
PHONE: 352-0100
December 14, 1993
Mr. Drew Scheltinga
Weld County Engineer
933 North 11th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: Drainage Review--Conquest Oil USR
Part of SE}, Section 28, T. 1 N. , R. 67 W.
Dear Sir:
After discussion with Dan Carroll of your staff on December 10, 1993 , we agreed
that we would just consider the area to be used by the Conquest Oil USR as a
basis for the drainage report. The tank farm will be bermed so there will be no
runoff from it. The remaining area will require a pond holding 2,000 cubic feet
based on a 1 hour-100 year storm (2.04 in. /hr.) and no release flow.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Computations and a sketch plan
are included.
Respectfully
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SUMMARY GF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING CDMMi5S_ON MEETING
December 7 , 1993
Page 2
The Chairperson asked the secretary to roll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Ron Some_ - yes ; Tom F_:' n - yes ; Juliette
Kroekel - yes ; Marie Koolstre - yes ; Shirley Camenisch - yes ; Judy Yamaguchi -
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Consider proposed fee schedule charged by the Building Inspection Department for
building and electrical permits .
Chuck Cunliffe explained only entry level fees for building permits will
increase. Currently we charge a $25 .00 application fee for the first $1,000 of
valuation and that will be increased to $35.00. Electrical fees for the
residential square footage we are proposing a $9 .00 increase in the first three
categories under the electrical permits, so the entire schedule will not change.
This schedule will coincide with Table 3a, which is the fee schedule of the 1991
addition of the Uniform Building Code. This is consistent throughout most
jurisdictions.
Shirley Camenisch moved to forward the proposed fee schedule charged by the
Building Inspection Department for building and electrical permits. Juliette
Kroekel seconded the motion.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette
Kroekel - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Judy Yamaguchi -
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033 (Continued from November 16, 1993, regular scheduled
meetin•
APPLICANT
REQUEST: A Site Spent is Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19 .
Dale Butcher, representative, Conquest Oil Company, apologized to the Planning
Commission members for the continuance from the last regular scheduled meeting,
because he did not post the signs in time. He explained Conquest Oil is an
independent oil and gas producer located in Greeley. They were established in
1984 and operate approximately 30 wells in Weld County. This particular brine
water facility is to be located within the existing Vessels Oil/Gas plant, which
is an ideal location because it is an existing oil and gas facility with very few
residences nearby. Demand for this type of facility is high.
hi-41-LO 940076
SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 7 , 1993
Page 3
Shirley Camenisch asked if they would accept deliveries from other companies.
Dale said yes, this would be a commercial operation. Marie Koolstra asked who
tests samples of the brine water coming into the facility. Dale Butcher
explained there will be a facility manager on-site who tests each load. Ron
Sommer asked if the trucks belonged to Conquest Oil Company. Dale Butcher said
no, and explained once again this would be a commercial operation.
The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for
or against this application. No on wished to speak.
The Chairperson asked the applicant if they were in agreement with the Department
of Planning Services' staff recommendation. Dale Butcher said no. They have
concerns due to time-frames for this application. They would like to address
Conditions of Approval #3a, 3b, 3c, 4a, and 4b. Discussion followed.
Ron Sommer moved to amend Conditions of Approval #3 and 3a to read:
3. Prior to the Board of County Commissioners Hearing:
a. the applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Department of
Planning Services which has been approved by the County Engineering
Department. The drainage plan will be submitted to the Engineering
Department 10 days prior to the Board of County Commissioners
Hearing to allow adequate time for review.
b. The applicant shall provide to the Department of Planning Services
an agreement with the water well owner for use of the on-site well
in the Special Review facility.
Juliette Kroekel seconded the motion.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette
Kroekel - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Judy Yamaguchi -
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
Tom Rulon moved to relocate Conditions of Approval #3b, 4a, and 4b under new
Conditions of Approval #7, 7a, 7b, and 7c, to read:
7. At least five working days prior to commencing operations the applicant
shall deliver written notice of intent to commence operations to the
Department of Planning Services along with the following:
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SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
December 7, 1993
Page 4
a. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well are adequately designed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
b. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be submitted to the
Weld County Environmental. Protection Services Division for review
and documentation.
c. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
Shirley Camenisch seconded the motion.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette
Kroekel - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Judy Yamaguchi -
no. Motion carried.
Tom Rulon moved to forward Case Number USR-1033, Conquest Oil Company, as
amended, to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commissioners
recommendation for approval. Shirley Camenisch seconded the motion.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Ron Sommer - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Juliette
Kroekel - yes; Marie Koolstra - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Judy Yamaguchi -
yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: Z-485
APPLICANT: Michael and Pamela Guttersen
REQUEST: A Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to E (Estate)
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 21, T5N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: East of Weld County Road 53 and south of Weld County Road 54-1/2;
adjacent to the Town of Kersey.
Monica Daniels-Mika explained the applicant is requesting that Z-485 be continued
until December 21, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , based on the recommendation of the
Department of Planning Services' staff. This will allow the applicant time to
adequately prepare for the Planning Commission Meeting, since the Colorado
Geological Survey information was received the day before the scheduled Planning
Commission meeting.
940076
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Tom Rulon that the following resolution be introduced for passage with
amendments to Condition of Approval 3a, the deletion of Conditions of Approval
3b, 4a, and 4b, and the addition of Condition of Approval Number 7, by the Weld
County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning
Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review per4nit for a _)
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone .district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W_..of the 6th--i
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following
reasons:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Agricultural Policies. The proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
The use which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses which include agricultural production, oil and
gas facilities, and rural residences. The uses which would be
permitted will be compatible with the future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning.
No overlay districts affect the site.
Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
EXh / f 940076
RESOLUTION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
responses from referral entities.
The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval is conditional upon the
following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be
adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat.
The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be
ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s office within
15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The 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.
3. Prior to the Board of County Commissioners hearing:
a. the applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Department of
Planning Services which has been approved by the County Engineering
Department. The drainage plan will be submitted to the Engineering
Department 10 days prior to the Board of County Commissioners Hearing
to allow adequate time for review.
b. The applicant shall provide to the Department of Planning Services an
agreement with the water well owner for use of the on-site well in the
Special Review facility.
4. Prior to recording the plat:
a. A road improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The agreement shall address the future maintenance of
Weld County Road 19 from the south access of the facility to Weld
County Road 6 and shall designate a restricted haul route on Weld
County Road 19 to Weld County Road 6.
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RESOLUTION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
b. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well were adequately constructed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
5. Prior to the release of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
Department of Planning Services a complete fire plan approved by the
Brighton Fire Protection District.
6. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
7. Five working days prior to commencing operations the applicant shall
deliver written notice of intent to commence operations to the Department
of Planning Services.
a. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well are adequately designed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
b. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be submitted to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division for review and
documentation.
c. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
Motion seconded by Shirley Camenisch.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Ron Sommer
Tom Rulon
Juliette Kroekel
Marie Koolstra
Shirley Camenisch
Judy Yamaguchi
The Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified copy
be forwarded with the file of this case to the Board of County Commissioners for
further proceedings.
940076
RESOLUTION, USR-1O33
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do
hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the
resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on
December 7, 1993.
D ed the 7 of Decemb r, 1993.
haryn F. u
Secretary
940076
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Company
USR-1033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a brine
water disposal facility (one Class II water injection well) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated hereon The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The facility shall receive no more than 60 truck deliveries of brine water
per day.
4. The facility may only accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a
week.
5. The facility shall be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
6. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
7. The existing Individual Sewage Disposal System shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
8. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
9. A 2-foot by 3-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
numbers.
10. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
11. No disposal of waste other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review permit.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
940076
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
14. Ingress and egress to the facility shall be from Weld County Road 19 north
to Weld County Road 6. Trucks shall not access the facility from the
south.
15. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road improvements and
maintenance agreement.
16. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be constructed around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm shall be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to Weld County Health and Planning Departments that the
berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
17. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored in locked buildings, or an
impervious surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage
and handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations
will take precedence.
18. Any required air emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
19. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
20. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be constructed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
21. The facility shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
22. Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the proposed Treatment and
Disposal Methods for the Waste Materials Associated of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Regulations.
24. The facility shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
940076
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
25. This facility shall comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, and all applicable Weld County zoning laws and
ordinances.
26. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
27. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
30. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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 hereon and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
31. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission and the 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.
32. 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.
940076
INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Applicant: Conquest Oil Co. Case Number: USR-1033
Submitted or Prepared
Prior
to Hearing At Hearing
1. Application 20 pages X
2. 1 Application plat 1 page X
3. DPS referral summary sheet and letter X
4. DPS letter to applicant X
5. DPS Recommendation X
6. DPS Surrounding Property Owner/Mineral Owner
Mailing list, letter and certificate. X
7. 3 DPS Maps Prepared by Planning Technician X
8. DPS Notice of Hearing X
9. DPS Case File Summary Sheet X
10. DPS Field Check X
11. Referral from Division of Water Resources dated
November 10, 1993 X
12. Referral from Office of Emergency Management
dated November 16, 1993 X
13. Referral from Colorado Oil and Gas Commission
dated December 2, 1993 X
14. Referral from Weld County Health Department dated
November 5, 1993 X
15. Referral from Weld County Engineering Department
dated October 26, 1993 X
16. Letter from Vessels Oil and gas Co. dated October
26, 1993 X
17. Memo to Planning Commission request continuance
to December 7, 1993 X
18. Planning Commission Resolution for continuance
to December 7, 1993 X
19. Board of County Commissions Resolution for denial
of preadvertisement dated November 10, 1993 X
20. Letter to applicant dated August 27, 1993 X
21. Field check from Juliette Kroekel dated October
25, 1993 X
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INVENTORY OF ITEMS
Conquest Oil Co.
USR-1033
Page 2
I hereby certify that the 21 items identified herein were submitted to the
Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning
Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to
the Clerk to the Board's office on December 10, 1993.
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BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY GMMISS±bñkS
Moved by Bill O'Hare that the following resolution be introdueed. for passage by
the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning
Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
be continued to December 7, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , because the applicant did not
post the required sign ten days before the hearing date.
Bud Clemons seconded the motion.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Bill O'Hare
Shirley Camenisch
Juliette Kroekel
Tom Rulon
Bud Clemons
Ron Sommer
Marie Koolstra
Richard Kimmel
The Vice-Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified
copy be filed with the case.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Becky Schoenfeld, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,
do Hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the
resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on
November 16, 1993.
d the 16th of November, 19931,0
Datof
Becky Scho feld
Secretary
r hik/ A 940076
DATE: December 7, 1993
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24. 3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Agricultural Policies. The proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
The use which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses which include agricultural production, oil and
gas facilities, and rural residences. The uses which would be
permitted will be compatible with the future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning.
No overlay districts affect the site.
Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
responses from referral entities.
940076
RECOMMENDATION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be
adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat.
The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be
ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within
15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The 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.
3. Prior to scheduling the Board of County Commissioners hearing:
a. the applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Department of
Planning Services which has been approved by the County Engineering
Department.
b. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well are adequately designed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
c. An application to amend USR-589 for Vessels Oil and Gas Company shall
be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
d. The applicant shall provide to the Department of Planning Services an
agreement with the water well owner for use of the on-site well in the
Special Review facility.
4. Prior to recording the plat:
a. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be submitted to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division for review and
documentation.
b. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
c. A road improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The agreement shall address the future maintenance of
Weld County Road 19 from the south access of the facility to Weld
County Road 6 and shall designate a restricted haul route on Weld
County Road 19 to Weld County Road 6.
940076
RECOMMENDATION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
d. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well were adequately constructed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
5. Prior to the release of building permits, the applicant shall submit to the
Department of Planning Services a complete fire plan approved by the
Brighton Fire Protection District.
6. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
940076
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Company
USR-1033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a brine
water disposal facility (one Class II water injection well) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated hereon The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The facility shall receive no more than 60 truck deliveries of brine water
per day.
4. The facility may only accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a
week.
5. The facility shall be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
6. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
7. The existing Individual Sewage Disposal System shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
8. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
9. A 2-foot by 3-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
numbers.
10. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
11. No disposal of waste other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review permit.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
940076
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
14. Ingress and egress to the facility shall be from Weld County Road 19 north
to Weld County Road 6. Trucks shall not access the facility from the
south.
15. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road improvements and
maintenance agreement.
16. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be constructed around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm shall be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to Weld County Health and Planning Departments that the
berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
17. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored in locked buildings, or an
impervious surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage
and handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations
will take precedence.
18. Any required air emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
19. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
20. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be constructed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
21. The facility shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
22. Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the proposed Treatment and
Disposal Methods for the Waste Materials Associated of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Regulations.
24. The facility shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
940076
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
25. This facility shall comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, and all applicable Weld County zoning laws and
ordinances.
26. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
27. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
30. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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 hereon and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
31. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission and the 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.
32. 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.
340076
THE SIGN SHALL BE POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-
WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY UNDER CONSIDERATION IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICLY
MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE APPLICANT SHALL POST ONE SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT
PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS
DRIVE) INTERSECTS A PUBLICLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE
I HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN PROVIDED BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST 10 DAYS
,
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING FOR CASE 1F `� C? - r c 3 THE
SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS jot DAY OF beceav,tl\ar , 19 q3
SEAL
OTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 7/3o/Qf
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: 1`.;C(- l'vtiv Z ( , 19 ' D
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE OF THE HEARING.
`DEC IV
DEC 0 2 1993 11
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Weld Comp Planing
940076
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The 9PaM AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION
Planni request may create a Ra7W of the 9th P.M:, Approximately 3 miles STATE OF COLORADO
wit a1 vested property right Weld County,Calorado: east of the City of ss
18 1 ',influent to Colorado Northgienn; north of
16.or th ? PAL W►• TYPE AND INTENSITY Weld County Road 4 COUNTY OF WELD
fo th a gappgsaygW APPLICANT: OF EOUSE:A and. west of Weld
Conquest brine water disposal County Road 19. I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly
Specific Development O9 Company facility In the A
Plan and a Special sworn,say that I am publisher of
- (Agricultural) zone SIZE: 1.37 aces,more
Review permit for the LEGAL DESCRIPTION: district. or lees. "
property described Part of the SE 1/4 SE WINDSOR BEACON
below, Approval of the 1/4 of Section 28,TIN, L O C A,T I O-IL.: The public hearing will
a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
weekly for__,L__successive weeks, that the notice
was published in the regular and entire issue of every
number of the paper during the period and time of
publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
be held in the Weld Dspwwlera a Planning for nubile Inspection in Commission was in said paper bearing the date of the
County Commissioners' larslcee.1400 N. 1791 the Department of
Hearing Room, First Avenue, .Greeley, Panning Services,1400 Published In the �,.{x p "
Floor, Weld County Colorado eoe31, N. 17th Avenue, Windsor Deacon on �t '^` day of 6t-rrP,n.—r+.ry , A.D., 199-5 and
Centennial Center,g15 before the above dates Greeley,- Colorado November 4,1993. the last publication bearing the date of the
Tenth Street, Greeley, presented at the public 80831 •Phone 353- -
Colorado. Comments or hewing on October 19, 3945,Extension 3540.
objections_related to the 1999. day of , A.D., 19_ and
above request should Judy Yamaguchi, that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
be submitted in writing Copies of the Chairperson Weld continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5
to the Weld County epploeesnweavaiieMe-County-.-. Planning consecutive weeks, in said County and State, prior to the
date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
newspaper within'the meaning of an Act to regulate
printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
May 18, 1931, and all prior cts ar as in force.
P LISHER Subscri d and sworn to before me this i9 ` day
of 77.ar-P.-.s_. r 19 q/{3/�
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Well County Planning
940076
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Bill O'Hare that the following resolution be introduced for passage by
the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning
Commission that the application for:
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28 , T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
be continued to December 7, 1993 , at 1:30 p.m. , because the applicant did not
post the required sign ten days before the hearing date.
Bud Clemons seconded the motion.
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Bill O'Hare
Shirley Camenisch
Juliette Kroekel
Tom Rulon
Bud Clemons
Ron Sommer
Marie Koolstra
Richard Kimmel
The Vice-Chairperson declared the resolution passed and ordered that a certified
copy be filed with the case.
CERTIFICATION OF COPY
I, Becky Schoenfeld, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission,
do Hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the
resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on
November 16, 1993.
Dar tad the�j 16th of November, 19 3/\B-eckkyj Scho feld
Secretary
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le f MEMORAnDU
WilkTo Weld County Planning Commission D.ce November 16. 1993
COLORADO From Cl nria Dunn Currant Planar r
Subject: USR 1033, Conqucat Oil Company
The Department of Planning Services' staff requests that a continuance to
December 7, 1993 be granted to the applicant. We are requesting this continuance
because the applicant failed to post a sign on the property at least ten days
prior to this hearing date, in accordance with Section 24.2.2.4 of the Weld
County Zoning Ordinance.
940376
LAND-USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Date: November 9, 1993
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of Northglenn; north of Weld County Road 4
and west of Weld County Road 19.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 1.37 acres, more or less.
POSSIBLE ISSUES SUMMARIZED FROM APPLICATION MATERIALS:
The criteria for review of this Special Review permit is listed in Section 24.3
of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received responses from the
following agencies:
1. Weld County Engineering Department
2. Weld County Health Department
The Department of Planning Services' staff has not received any objections from
surrounding property owners.
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a I Ix, 4, DATE: December 7, 1993
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a
brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld
County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' STAFF RECOMMENDS THAT THIS REQUEST BE
APPROVED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS:
1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements
of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the
applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning
Ordinance as follows:
The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan
Agricultural Policies. The proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
- The proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zone
district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
- The use which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing
surrounding land uses which include agricultural production, oil and
gas facilities, and rural residences. The uses which would be
permitted will be compatible with the future development of the
surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning.
- No overlay districts affect the site.
- Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate
protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and
County.
This recommendation is based, in part, upon a review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant, other relevant information regarding the request, and
responses from referral entities.
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RECOMMENDATION, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company, Page 2
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be
adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat.
The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be
ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder' s office within
15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners.
2. The 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.
3. Prior to scheduling the Board of County Commissioners hearing:
a. the applicant shall submit a drainage plan to the Department of
Planning Services which has been approved by the County Engineering
Department.
b. The applicant shall provide a written document to the Weld County
Health Department from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying
that the facility and well were adequately constructed to handle the
proposed waste volumes.
c. An application to amend USR-589 for Vessels Oil and Gas Company shall
be submitted to the Department of Planning Services.
d. The applicant shall provide to the Department of Planning Services an
agreement with the water well owner for use of the on-site well in the
Special Review facility.
4. Prior to recording the plat:
a. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Commission shall be submitted to the Weld
County Environmental Protection Services Division for review and
documentation.
b. A copy of the drilling log shall be submitted to the Weld County
Environmental Protection Services Division.
c. A road improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of County
Commissioners. The agreement shall address the upgrading of Weld
County Road 19 from the south access of the facility to Weld County
Road 6 and shall designate a restricted haul route on Weld County Road
19 to Weld County Road 6.
5. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Company
USR-1033
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for a brine
water disposal facility (one Class II water injection well) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated hereon The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. The facility shall receive no more than 60 truck deliveries of brine water
per day.
4. The facility may only accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a
week.
5. The facility shall be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
6. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
7. The existing Individual Sewage Disposal System shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
8. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
9. A 2-foot by 3-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
numbers.
10. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
11. No disposal of waste other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review permit.
12. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 2
13. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
14. Access to the facility shall be from Weld County Road 19 north to Weld
County Road 6. Trucks shall not access the facility from the south.
15. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road improvements and
maintenance agreement.
16. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be constructed around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm shall be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to Weld County Health and Planning Departments that the
berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
17. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored in locked buildings, or an
impervious surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage
and handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations
will take precedence.
18. Any required air emissions permit shall be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
19. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
20. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be constructed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
21. The facility shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
22. Any analysis of waste shall be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
23. The facility shall maintain compliance with the proposed Treatment and
Disposal Methods for the Waste Materials Associated of Oil and Gas
Exploration and Production Regulations.
24. The facility shall maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-1033
Conquest Oil Company
Page 3
25. This facility shall comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, and all applicable Weld County zoning laws and
ordinances.
26. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
27. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
30. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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 hereon and all
applicable Weld County Regulations.
31. The Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and
governed by the foregoing Standards and all applicable Weld County
Regulations. Major 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 Planning Commission and the 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.
32. 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.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140C.WI I D GREELEY, N. O17RAAVENUEO631
COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
August 27, 1993
Dale Butcher
Conquest Oil
3400 16th Street, Suite 6L
Greeley, CO 80631
Dear Dale:
I took your proposal for an injection well at the Vessels Oil and Gas Company
site to the staff meeting yesterday afternoon. Staff determined that an
injection well at this site would require an amendment to their Use by Special
Review permit.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please call or write.
Sincerely,
, -
Greg hompson
Current Planner
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1*3 DATE OF INSPECTION: Al a/ / 2
APPLICANT'S NAME: Conquest Oil Company
CURRENT PLANNER: Gloria Dunn
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine
water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld County
Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
LAND USE: N (JL .T/7- Cam.I z ,e7/ �/ ./teti,Ll ''�
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ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
COMMENTS://
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001 2 8 1993
Weld County Planning
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: USR-1033 DATE OF INSPECTION: November 1, 1993
APPLICANT'S NAME: Conquest Oil Corporation
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine
water disposal facility.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, TIN, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of Northglenn; north of Weld County Road 4
and west of Weld County Road 19.
LAND USE: N Agricultural ground, oil and gas equipment
E Weld County Road 19, agricultural production, oil and gas
equipment
S Weld County Road 4, agricultural ground, oil and gas
equipment.
W 4 residences with agricultural uses, agricultural ground
ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
COMMENTS:
The two existing accesses are to Weld County Road 19, a paved County local. Weld
County Road 19, south of Weld County Road 4, is graveled. The proposed 1.37 acre
site is surrounding by the Vessels facility.
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Glori . D n
Curre' 'lanner
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REFERRAL LIST
NAME: Conquest Oil Company CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
REFERRALS SENT: October 19, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: November 2, 1993
COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES
X Attorney _Ault
X Health Department _Brighton
Extension Service Broomfield
—YrEmergency Management Office Dacono
Sheriff' s Office Eaton
X Engineering _Erie
_Housing Authority _Evans
_Airport Authority Firestone
Building Inspection _Fort Lupton
Frederick
STATE _Garden City
X Division of Water Resources Gilcrest
_Geological Survey _Greeley
_Department of Health _Grover
_Department of Transportation _Hudson
_Historical Society Johnstown
_Water Conservation Board _Keenesburg
X Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Kersey
La Salle
FIRE DISTRICTS _- Lochbuie
Ault F-1 _Longmont
_
Berthoud F-2 _Mead
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Briggsdale F-24 Milliken
X Brighton F-3 - New Raymer
Eaton F-4 X Northglenn
_
_Fort Lupton F-5 _Nunn
Galeton F-6 Pierce
Hudson F-7 _Platteville
_
_Johnstown F-8 _Severance
La Salle F-9 Thornton
Mountain View F-10 ____Windsor
Milliken F-11
_
Nunn F-12 COUNTIES
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Pawnee F-22 X Adams
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Platteville F-13 ____Boulder
Platte Valley F-14 Larimer
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Poudre Valley F-15
Raymer F-2 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
_Southeast Weld F-16 _US Army Corps of Engineers
_Windsor/Severance F-17 _USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service
Wiggins F-18 ____Federal Aviation Administration
Western Hills F-20 Federal Communication Commission
OTHER SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. X Brighton
_
Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. Fort Collins
_
Tri-Area Planning Commission _Greeley
_Longmont
West Adams
COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER
X Juliette Kroekel
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VII'V�. Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning Novem 1993
To Dote
COLORADO Jeff Stoll, W.G. Health Departure
From
Case Number: USR-1033 Name: onquest Oil Company
Subject:
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
it: Prior to any injection of waste into the well, a copy of the drilling log
must be submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services
Division.
Li/ Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
3. The Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit is for
an oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated herein. The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
4. The facility must be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
5. A Manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
6. The existing Individual sewage disposal system shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
7. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
S. A 3-foot by 4-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
number.
9. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
10. No disposal of waste, other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review Permit.
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Conquest Oil Company
November 4, 1993
Page 2
11 The maximum
permissible noise level shall exceed industrial
as measured according Colorado Revised
of to 25-12-102, Statutes,
12. Fugitive dust must be controlled on this site.
13. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be required around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to the Weld County Health and Planning Departments that
the berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
14. All Chemicals stored on-site must be in locked buildings, on an impervious
surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage and
handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations will
take precedence.
15. Any required Air Emissions Permits must be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
16. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material, and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
17. The facility must be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
18. Any analysis of waste will be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
19. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The
e pit t that ll be are conlstructed
sctt ed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, pthey
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
20. The facility must maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
21. This facility must comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, any other applicable agency, and all applicable
Weld County zoning laws and ordinances.
22. The facility shall accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
23. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
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November 4, 1993
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abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
24. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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.
TJ/cs-2296
NOV 0 5 1993
CJ
"%le Canty Pisgah*
NOV 5 '93 09:17 PHGE.004
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I hereby certify that I have placed a true and correct copy of the
surrounding property owners and owners and lessees of minerals in
accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in Case Number
USR-1033 for Conquest Oil Company in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list.
this 20th day of October, 1993.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353.3845, EXT. 3540
mu WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140O GREELEY, N. ORA O8 UE
631
COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
Date: October 19, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine water disposal facility
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted
is approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld County
Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by
November 2, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation.
Please call Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons.
2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons:
3. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests.
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed: Agency:
Date:
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MEMORAnDum
Wilk Glori Dunn
Planning Data October 26, 1993
COLORADO From Donald Carroll }0
14.
Subject: Conquest Oil Company USR - 1033
On October 25, 1993, I visited the site and have the following comments:
All the trucks are required to use access off from WCR 6 south on WCR 19 to the
facility. None of the existing traffic are allowed to go south from the
intersection of WCR 19 and WCR 6.
WCR 19 is holding up very well at this particular time. I have checked the
proposed maintenance schedule. We are not showing WCR 19 set up for any
overlays or any chip seals for the next several years. Also, the most recent
ADT count is 267 vehicles per day on this particular stretch of road.
The applicant is indicating that the facility would be increased by 30 to 60
trucks per day. The additional trucks were not calculated in designing the
strength factor for the existing pavement. I am recommending an additional 2"
overlay or have the money set aside in an overlay escrow account to accommodate
this particular stretch of road when wear or breaking down of the structure
starts showing.
I also drove through the site and observed the drainage pattern. I have the
following comments:
All the water seemed to run to the northwest corner of the proposed facility
and pond in a low area there. The drainage appears not to run off the site but
to be retained on the site in a low area.
This is an existing site with several different operations on it. Vessels Oil
& Gas is currently located on the site with a lot of tanker traffic. This
facility would be located just to the south of Vessels Oil & Gas. There is
another facility located still further south of that.
If you keep adding a facility inside a facility, the water has nowhere to go.
My suggestion on the drainage would be to create some type of detention pond
where the water is running now, try to capture it there and let it evaporate.
My last comment is on the entrance. Now there are two existing entrances into
the facility. They are very large and can accommodate tractor trailer rigs
comfortably. My suggestion would be no new access permitted. Let the
applicant route his trucks through the existing accesses.
cc: Commissioner Baxter
File USR-1033 CDPIP5.7r:r
OCT 2 6 1993
Weld County Planning
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
' PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 C. N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631631 COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday,
November 16, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site
Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for the property
described below. Approval of the request may create a vested property
right pursuant to Colorado Law.
APPLICANT: Conquest Oil Company
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: A brine water disposal facility in
the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of
Weld County Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
SIZE: 1.37 acres, more or less.
The public hearing will be held in the Weld County Commissioners' Hearing
Room, First Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street,
Greeley, Colorado. Comments or objections related to the above request
should be submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning
Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above
date or presented at the public hearing on October 19, 1993.
Copies of the application are available for public inspection in the
Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado
80631 - Phone - 353-3845, Extension 3540.
Judy Yamaguchi, Chairperson
Weld County Planning Commission
To be published in the Windsor Beacon
To be published on (1) ti by ovember 4, 1993.
Received by:
Date: // 1'
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WI WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
1400 C. N.17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631631 COLORADO
DATE: October 19, 1993
TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday,
November 16, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. , in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, First
Floor, Weld County Centennial Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado concerning
the request of:
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine water
disposal facility in the A (Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld County
Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request
has been made or you may have an interest in the minerals located under the property
under consideration. For additional information write or telephone Gloria Dunn,
Current Planner.
Comments or objections related to the above request should be submitted in writing
to the Weld County Department of Planning Services, 1400 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley,
Colorado 80631, on or before the date of public hearing.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140 NWELD
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GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
October 19, 1993
Conquest Oil Company
1610 29th Avenue Place, Suite 200
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: USR-1033 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special
Review permit for a brine water disposal facility in the A (Agricultural)
zone district on a parcel of land described as part of the SE4 SE4 of
Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Sirs:
Your application and related materials for the request described above are complete
and in order at the present time. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County
Planning Commission for November 16, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place Il
in the County Commissioners' Hearing Room, first floor, Weld County Centennial
Center, 915 10th Street, Greeley, Colorado. It is recommended that you and/or a
representative be in attendance to answer any questions the Planning Commission
members might have with respect to your application.
It is the policy of Weld County to refer an application of this nature to any town
or municipality lying within three miles of the property in question or if the
property under consideration is located within the comprehensive planning area of a
town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted
materials to the City of Northglenn Planning Commission for its review and comments.
Please call Jerome Starling at 450-8743, for further details regarding the date,
time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative
be in attendance at the Northglenn Planning Commission Meeting to answer any
questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application.
It is the responsibility of an applicant to see that a sign is posted on the property
under consideration at least 10 days preceding the hearing date. Sometime prior to
November 3, 1993, you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be
posted on the site no later than November 5, 1993. The sign shall be posted adjacent
to and visible from a publicly maintained road right-of-way. In the event the
property under consideration is not adjacent to a publicly maintained road right-of-
way, the applicant shall post one sign in the most prominent place on the property
and post a second sign at the point at which the driveway (access drive) intersects
a publicly maintained road right-of-way. Your sign posting certificate must, be
returned to the Department of Planning Services' office on or before the date of the
hearing.
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October 19, 1993
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The Department of Planning Services' staff will make a recommendation concerning this
application to the Weld County Planning Commission. This recommendation will be
available twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled hearing. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to call the Department of Planning Services' office
before the Planning Commission hearing to make arrangements to obtain the
recommendation.
If you have any questions concerning this matter, please feel free to call me.
Respectfully,
G' or a Dunn
C ent Planner
GD/sfr
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STATE OF COLORADO
OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER 0c•coto
Division of Water Resources w-
Department of Natural Resources i
1313 Sherman Street,Room 818 •1876*
Denver,Colorado 80203
Phone(303)866-3581 Roy Romer
FAX(303)866-3589 Governor
November 10, 1993 Ken Salazar
Executive Director
Hal D.Simpson
Ms. Gloria Dunn State Engineer
Weld County Department of Planning Services
910 10Th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Conquest Oil Special Review, USR-1033
SE1/4 Sec. 28, T1N, R67W, 6TH PM
W. Division 1, W. District 2
Dear Mr. Dunn:
We have reviewed the above referenced application to operate a brine water disposal facility on
a 1.37 acre parcel. No information was provided on the projected water requirements. The
proposed water supply is to be from a well with permit No. 018674-F, issued in 1974 for industrial
use. This well is located on or near this site. We have no objection to this proposal contingent
upon the applicant providing to the county, their agreement with the well owner for use of the
well.
If you have any questions in this matter, please contact me.
Sincerely,
jotAA, tottAAA. IAA,
John Schurer, P.E.
Senior Water Resource Engineer
JS/conquest
cc: Alan Berryman, Division Engineer
Water Supply Branch
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Weld rent!,Planning
COLORADO
Date: October 19, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-1033
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine water disposal facility
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted
is approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld County
Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by
Novembergf 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation.
Please call Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons.
2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons:
3. x We have reviewed the request a ind no conflicts with our,
interests. ,..5-/M g Ter it(72 C..,,.tad--- g ewt- v,,- (-g
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
Signed: ..1 --- Agency: —GS 0 OS/7
Date: //-/lo- P3
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
■■■ PHONE (303)353-3645, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
wille) • '�SLIL7 1400 N.17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
DEC O 6 1993
COLORADO �Neldcou+�ttiplannino OCT r 1q93
Date: October 19, 1993 CASE NUMBER: USR-10Ykd
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review permit for a brine water disposal facility
in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part
of the SE4 SE4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted
is approximately 3 miles east of the City of Northglenn; north of Weld County
Road 4 and west of Weld County Road 19.
This application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments
or recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated.
Your prompt reply will help to facilitate the processing of the application and
will ensure prompt consideration of your recommendation. Please reply by
November 2, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation.
Please call Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the
application.
Check the appropriate boxes below and return to our address listed above.
1. We have reviewed this request and find that it
does/does not) comply with our Comprehensive Plan for the
following reasons.
2. We do not have a Comprehensive Plan, but we feel this request
(is/is not) compatible with the interests of our town
for the following reasons:
3.XXx We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our
interests.
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
i1
Signed:/ �6r,. Agency: Coco/OW) D/r— $ 6'n5 CONS- COmnn.
Date:
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VESSELS OIL & GAS COMPANY
SUITE 2000,PRUDENTIAL PLAZA- 1050 SEVENTEENTH STREET-DENVER,COLORADO 80265
303 825-3500
THOMAS G.VESSELS.Chairman of the Board
THOMAS J.VESSELS,President
26 October, 1993
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1400 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
REFERENCE: CASE NUMBER USR-1033 (CONQUEST OIL COMPANY)
In reference to the application of Conquest Oil Company to construct and operate
a brine water disposal facility on part of the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 28, T1N, R67W
of the 6th P.M. in Weld County, Colorado (USR-1033) Vessels Oil & Gas Company
offers the following comments.
1. Vessels Oil & Gas Company is the surface owner of the land on which
Conquest Oil Company proposes to construct their brine injection facility.
2. Vessels Oil & Gas Company has agreed to lease that portion of surface to be
occupied by the brine disposal facility to Conquest Oil Company for the
purpose of construction and operation of said facility.
3 . Vessels Oil & Gas Company agrees with the U.S. Bureau of Land Management
that "Injection is generally the preferred method" of disposal for
formation water produced in conjunction with the production of oil and gas
(Onshore Oil and Gas Order No. 7, 43 CFR Part 3160, 09/08/93) . Vessels Oil
& Gas Company intends to utilize the Conquest Oil Company facility for the
disposal of water produced as the result of its oil and gas production
activities in the area.
4. Vessels Oil & Gas Company's Engineering and Production staffs have
inspected the brine disposal facility currently being operated by Conquest
Oil Company in Weld County and have discussed procedures and practices with
Conquest Oil Company officials and are satisfied that Conquest Oil Company
is competent to construct and operate such a facility in keeping with best
engineering practices and in compliance with all applicable Federal and
State regulations.
5. Vessels Oil & Gas Company supports the approval of Conquest Oil Company's
application to be permitted to construct and operate the above described
brine disposal facility.
'ncerely
Birigorgan . C or �
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cc: Dale S. Butcher, Conquest Oil u.ekS000
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Wilk
i C. Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning Novemb r 1993
Ceasniaimias
To Date
COLORADO Jeff Stoll, W.C. Health Departmen
From
Subject: Case Number: USR-1033 Name: onquest Oil Company
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following
conditions are recommended to be part of any approval:
1. Prior to any injection of waste into the well, a copy of the drilling log
must be submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services
Division.
2. Prior to pressure testing at the facility, the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division shall be informed of the specific dates in
order to observe the process.
3. The Site Specific Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit is for
an oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in the A
(Agricultural) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on
file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development
Standards stated herein. The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrels of brine water per day.
4. The facility must be constructed and operated to insure that contamination
of soil and groundwater does not occur.
5. A Manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
6. The existing Individual sewage disposal system shall be evaluated for
adequacy and approved by a registered professional engineer prior to use.
7. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
8. A 3-foot by 4-foot sign shall be posted at the entrance gate listing wastes
accepted, hours of operation, and twenty-four hour emergency telephone
number.
9. The name of the facility at which the filters will be disposed and copies
of any required analysis shall be provided to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division.
10. No disposal of waste, other than Class II, as defined by the Environmental
Protection Agency is permitted. Any change from the approved Class II use
would require an amendment to this Special Review Permit.
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November 4, 1993
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11. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80db(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
12. Fugitive dust must be controlled on this site.
13. A concrete spillage retention berm shall be required around each tank
battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than
the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. The berm shall be designed
by a registered professional engineer. The operator shall provide evidence
from the engineer to the Weld County Health and Planning Departments that
the berm has been constructed to the design specifications.
14. All Chemicals stored on-site must be in locked buildings, on an impervious
surface, provided manufacturer recommendations for safe storage and
handling are in accord. In any event, manufacturer recommendations will
take precedence.
15. Any required Air Emissions Permits must be obtained from the Air Pollution
Control Division, Colorado Department of Health.
16. The surfaces around the disposal area shall be constructed of an impervious
material, and graded to insure that all spilled waste is contained within
the unloading pad.
17. The facility must be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
18. Any analysis of waste will be forwarded to the Weld County Health
Department, Environmental Protection Division. The Division reserves the
right to require additional, more extensive monitoring at a later date.
19. The sump pit shall be lined and constructed with enough capacity to assure
that all overflow/spilled waste is contained. The pit shall be constructed
of fiberglass or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as
durable and impervious as fiberglass.
20. The facility must maintain compliance with all applicable rules and
regulations as promulgated by the Oil and Gas Conservation Act.
21. This facility must comply with the laws, standards, rules and regulations
of the Air Quality Control Commission, the Water Quality Control
Commission, the Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste Division, the Colorado
Oil and Gas Commission, any other applicable agency, and all applicable
Weld County zoning laws and ordinances.
22. The facility shall accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
23. Upon cessation of injection activities, a detailed closure plan shall be
submitted to Environmental Protection Services for review and approval.
This shall include the manner in which the well will be plugged and
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November 4, 1993
Page 3
abandoned, as well as specific details regarding reclamation of the
property.
24. Personnel from the Weld County Health Department and Weld County Department
of Planning Services 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.
TJ/cs-2296
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE OF USR AREA AND ADJACENT SURFACE ESTATES
Use by Special Review Application
Conquest Oil Company
Subject Property: Township 1 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Weld County. Colorado
Section 28: Lot "B" of Recorded Exemption 1469-28-4-RE641, being a
part of the SE'SE'
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
WILLIAM G. CREWS, a Certified Professional Landman, being first duly sworn upon his
oath, deposes and states that to the best of his knowledge the following is a true and accurate list
of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Numbers assigned by the Weld
County Assessor of the owners of property(the surface estate)both within the USR Area and within
five hundred (500) feet of the specific property of the proposed Use by Special Review Area. This
list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor within thirty (30) days of the
submission date of the application.
Surface owner of USR Area only:
1469-28-0-00-023
Vessels Oil & Gas Company
Attn: Stan Marker
2000 Prudential Plaza
Denver, CO 80265
Surface owners of property within 500 feet of the USR Area:
1469-28-0-00-017
,,Vessels Oil & Gas Company
1050 17th St., Suite 2000
Denver, CO 80265
1469-28-0-00-016
David E. and Carol C. Howard
8709 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
1469-27-0-00-014
David E. and Carol C. Howard (LE-und. V2 int.) and
James Leroy Johnson (LE-und. int.)
8709 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
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1469-33-0-00-004
Schneider Sons Farms
8631 W. 69th Place
Arvada, CO 80004
1469-34-0-00-012
Public Service Company of Colorado
500 Prudential Plaza
1050 17th St.
Denver, CO 80265
1469-34-0-00-009
Clifford S. Wagner (50%)
Kenneth R. Wagner (50%)
648 WCR 19
Brighton, CO 80601
' William G. Crews
Subscribed and sworn to before me this/ /-day of October, 1993.
My commission expires: \,.1%
/ 6) -(--P -4/(a Notary Public
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AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
MINERAL ESTATE
Use by Special Review Application
Conquest Oil Company
Subject Property: Township 1 North, Range 67 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado
Section 28: Lot "B" of Recorded Exemption 1469-28-4-RE641, being a
part of the SE' SE'
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
WILlIAM G. CREWS, a Certified Professional Landman, being first duly sworn upon his
oath, deposes and states that to the best of his knowledge the following is a true and accurate list
of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the
specific parcel of land which is the subject of this proposed Use by Special Review as their names
appear in the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, based upon information obtained
from the tract index and the SKLD computer index of Transamerica Title Insurance Company of
Greeley.
Mineral Owners:
David E. Howard and Carol C. Howard (Life Estate and an undivided 1/2 interest)
8709 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
Donald Gary Howard(Undivided 1/6 interest, subject to Life Estate in David E.Howard and Carol
C. Howard)
8739 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
John Edward Howard (Undivided 1/6 interest, subject to Life Estate in David E.Howard and Carol
C. Howard)
8679 WCR 4
Brighton, CO 80601
Marla Sue Howard (Undivided 1/6 interest, subject to Life Estate in David E. Howard and Carol
C. Howard)
5000 Mayflower Road
Norfolk, VA 23508
Oil & Gas Leasehold Owners:
Amoco Production Company
P.O. Box 800
Denver, CO 80201
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APPLICATION TO WELD COUNTY. COLORADO
FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
SUBMITTED BY:
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
BRUCE B. WHITE/DALE S. BUTCHER
1610 29TH AVENUE PLACE - SUITE 200
GREELEY, CO 80631
(303) 356-5560
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USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION r T r
Department of Planning Services, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 8U631 C E C cii V1
Phone - 356-4000 EXT. 4400 0CT 1 9 1993
Case Number Date Received ayyrld Pnutty Manning
Application Checlfed by Mylar Plat Submitted D
Application Fee $ 2CTD OO Receipt Number [q'd)LP O
Recording Fee Receipt Number
TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT: (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE, EXCEPT FOR
NECESSARY SIGNATURE)
I (we), the undersigned, hereby request a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission
concerning the proposed Major Facilities of a Public Utility Special Review Permit on the
following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: SE/4 SE/4 (SEE VICINITY
MAP FOR MORE SPECIFICS.)
SECTION 28 T 1 N, R 67 W
LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is
proposed: Section 28 T 1 N, R 67 W. That part of the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 28 as noted on the
vicinity map.
Property Address (if available)
Present Zone Overlay Zones
TOTAL ACREAGE 1.37 ACRES
PROPOSED LAND USE BRINE WATER DISPOSAL
EXISTING LAND USE OIL AND GAS PROCESSING
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT:
NAME: VESSELS OIL & GAS COMPANY
ADDRESS: 1050 17TH ST. - STE. 2000 CITY DENVER. CO ZIP 80265-2001
HOME TELEPHONE: BUSINESS TELEPHONE (303) 825-3500
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVEI:
NAME: CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
ADDRESS: 1610 29TH AVENUE PLACE-SUITE 200 CITY GREELEY. CO ZIP 80631
HOME TELEPHONE: BUSINESS TELEPHONE (303) 356-5560
List the owner(s) and/or lessees of mineral rights on or under the subject properties of record.
NAME: DAVID E. HOWARD AND CAROL C. HOWARD
ADDRESS: 8709 WCR 4 CITY BRIGHTON. CO ZIP 80601
NAME: DONALD GARY HOWARD
ADDRESS: 8739 WCR 4 CITY BRIGHTON. CO ZIP 80601
NAME: JOHN EDWARD HOWARD
ADDRESS: 8679 WCR 4 CITY BRIGHTON. CO ZIP 80601
NAME: MARLA SUE HOWARD
ADDRESS: 5000 MAYFLOWER ROAD CITY NORFOLK. VA ZIP 23508
NAME: AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY (LESSEE)
ADDRESS: 1670 BROADWAY CITY DENVER,CO ZIP 80201
NAME: BASIN EXPLORATION. INC. (LESSEE)
ADDRESS: 370 17TH STREET - SUITE 1800 CITY DENVER. CO ZIP 80202
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I hereby depose and statc .der the penalties of perjury that all ements, proposals and/or
plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
COUNTY OF WELD
STATE OF COLORADO )
Dale S. Butcher, Vice rresi ent
Subscribed and sworn to before me this i 741 day of 19'1 3 .
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NO R�I ,_ —
My Commission Expires: 7/30/94
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1. PR1 OSED USE: Conquest Oil Company inquest)has a lease
for property in Weld County (One and one-third acres in the SE/4 SE/4, Sec. 8,
T4N, R64W, 6th P.M.). The property will be used for a facility for disposal of
water that is produced with oil and/or gas as part of normal operation of such oil
and gas wells. The facility will be used to treat, filter and separate produced
water so that it can be injected into a well by means of a reciprocating pump unit.
An application for a permit from the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission is being prepared at this time. The well will be drilled to the
Wolfcamp formation with an approximate total depth of 10,000 feet. The facility
will have 14 storage tanks with containment berms and a building that will house
pumps and filters for water treatment before injection and provide office space.
The facility will have a maximum capacity of 5,000 barrels of water per day.
The property is currently included in Amended USR #589 which is held by
Vessels Oil & Gas Company. As part of this USR Application, the leased parcel
will be r moved from Vessels USR permit and the parcel will hold its own USR
permit. Vessels will make application to the Weld County Planning Department y
to consider the removal of this parcel as a minor modification which does not /'
need public hearings as those hearings will be held in conjunction with Conquest's
application. The property will remain in compliance with the existing agricultural
rezoning re trictions.
2. NEED FOR USE: Currently oil and gas producers use commercial facilities such
as Roggen, Wright's, NESSU, and Northern Colorado Brine to dispose of production water.
The nearest such facility to the proposed Conquest site is approximately four (4) miles. Given
the number of existing oil and gas wells, the high level of drilling activity in the vicinity and the
limited capacity of existing disposal facilities in the area, additional disposal capacity is in
demand.
3. EXISTING USES ON SURROUNDING PROPERTIES: Property surrounding
the property is primarily agricultural. However, property in the immediate area is used for oil
and gas operations. Vessels, Basin, West Gas and Associated Natural Gas all have facilities
near-by.
4. DISTANCE TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN EACH DIRECTION:
Four areas of residential structures are located within one-half mile of the subject property as
noted on the vicinity map. The closest structures are approximately 1,000 feet from the USR
property line. The subject property is surrounded by Vessels Gas Plant (USR #589 Amended).
Therefore, this facility should not negatively impact the existing residences.
5. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF USERS: The expected normal operation of the
Facility will be 30-60 water truck deliveries each day.
6. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND HOURS OF OPERATION: An employee
will be on site while water deliveries are accepted. Hours of delivery will be dawn to 10:00
p.m. The facility will be automated and dispose of water 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When
the facility is not manned it will be secured with locking gates.
7. WATER SOURCE FOR PROPOSED USE: Fresh water will be available from
the existing Vessels water well.
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8. ACCESS ROUTE TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE PROPOSED USE: All
access to the Facility will be from Weld County Road 19. All truck traffic will be required to
access Road 19 from WCR 6. No traffic will be allowed access from the south.
9. TYPE, SIZE, WEIGHT AND FREQUENCY OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC:
Vehicular traffic will consist of water trucks (80 to 120 barrel capacity) with approximate gross
vehicle weight of 85,000#. The estimated number of vehicle visits each day is thirty to sixty
(30-60).
10. SEWAGE FACILITIES: A septic system will be installed on-site and a toilet
will be located in the pump/office building. Vessels existing leach field will be used to handle
sewage from the toilet.
11. FIRE PROTECTION MEASURES: There are no plans for any additional
structures at the Facility. Fire extinguishers will be placed at strategic locations on the
premises. Vessels gas processing plant has extensive fire protection measures.
12. TYPE AND SIZE OF ANY WASTE, STOCKPILE OR STORAGE AREAS:
There will be no stockpiling of any waste on the Facility. Storage/separation steel tanks (12)
will be used to hold the produced water until it is disposed down the wellbore. Steel condensate
tanks (2 - 400 Bbl.) will be used to store any oil that is separated from the produced water.
These tanks will be periodically cleaned as required. As a result of the filtering process for the
water, bacterial residue and particulates will be accumulated. The waste will be disposed of
offsite at an approved disposal facility (Conquest currently has approval to dispose of filters at
the BFI landfills.) Chemical treating of the produced water is necessary to protect above ground
equipment and wellbore material from corrosive elements. These chemicals will be stored onsite
in 55 gallon drums.
13. STORM WATER RETENTION FACILITIES: A stormwater construction
discharge permit is not required as the site is less than five (5) acres. The site would also be
exempt from the Heavy Industrial Stormwater Discharge Permit until or unless a reportable spill
of oil or water or other chemicals occurs during a storm runoff event. Therefore, there is no
scheduled installation of storm water retention facilities for the water disposal site. If runoff
occurs it will tend toward the eastern edge of the site.
14. TIME SCHEDULE AND METHOD OF REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF
DEBRIS, JUNK AND OTHER WASTES: Waste will come as a direct result of water
filtration. This waste (bacterial residue and particulates) will be stored and transported to an
approved waste disposal site. Any other waste material will be disposed of by the use of trash
bins and hauled away on an as-needed basis.
15. LANDSCAPING AND EROSION CONTROL: The tanks and buildings will
be painted tan or white to blend in with the natural environment and Vessels plant surrounding
the facility. Erosion is not expected to be a problem because of the lack of a significant contour
change within and around the site.
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16. RECLAMATION PROCEDURES TO BE EMPLOYED UPON CESSATION
OF THE USE BY SPECIAL USE ACTIVITY: Reclamation of the Facility area will be the
return of the area to Vessel's use or to farmland in the event the area is abandoned. Equipment,
and tanks, will be dismantled and removed upon abandonment of the Facility. The well will be
plugged and abandoned in accordance with COGCC Rules and Regulations.
17. TIME TABLE FOR CONSTRUCTION AND START-UP: The disposal well
will be drilled as soon as possible, upon receipt of the use by special review permit. It is
estimated, after receipt, a time of 10 weeks (weather permitting) is necessary for the drilling,
completion, equipment installation and start-up.
18. STATEMENT RE: WELD COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The proposed use is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan for the following
reasons:
A. The Facility is designed to be an environmentally
preferred produced water disposal option versus
what is presently available (evaporation pits, etc.).
B. The traffic impact will be acceptable since
established, well-maintained, paved and gravel
roads will be used to access the Facility. A posted
speed limit for vehicles will be enforced by
Conquest to ensure the safety of surrounding areas.
C. The Facility is consistent and compatible with oil
and gas development and facilities throughout the
area, including wells, pipelines, tanks batteries and
other disposal facilities. The Comprehensive Plan
allows for mineral owners and lessees to have the
right to develop their property.
D. The facility will only be visited during the hours of
dawn to 10:00 p.m. for delivery and maintenance
purposes.
19. CONSISTENCY WITH THE INTENT OF THE DISTRICT: The proposed
use is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural Zoning District. The site location is small
and will have little impact on the surrounding farmland and is in a relatively unpopulated area.
The Facility is designed to be environmentally sound and aesthetically pleasing to the
surrounding areas.
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20. EFFORTS TO CONSERVE AGRICULTURAL LAND: The site for the
Facility was chosen because it is within a gas processing facility and has a paved county road
adjacent to it. Any negative impact to the surrounding agricultural areas is considered minimal.
21. PROVISIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF HEALTH, SAFETY &
WELFARE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD: A six-foot chain link security fence will be
installed on the site to prevent any harm to either livestock or unauthorized personnel. If
emergency assistance is needed, the site is serviced by the Brighton Fire District. A containment
berm will be installed to contain any spillage that would occur in the tank battery and chemical
storage area.
22. COMPATIBILITY VVITH EXISTING SURROUNDING LAND USES: As
stated above, the Facility is compatible with the other oil and gas development in the immediate
area and throughout Weld County. The primary use of the surrounding land is oil and gas
operations, and the Facility will have minimal impact on agricultural activities.
23. FUTURE COMPATIBILITY WITH SURROUNDING AREA: The long-range
future uses of the surrounding areas is likely to be agricultural and mineral development.
24. FLOOD PLAIN, GEOLOGIC HAZARD,AIRPORT OVERLAY: The facility
is not located in a geologic hazard or airport overlay. It is located in Flood Zone C (Panel
#28-1-67-0980C; dated September 28, 1982).
25. PROOF OF WATER SUPPLY: Water will be obtained from Vessels water well
(Permit #018674-F).
26. COPY OF DEED: Conquest's lease contract for the property is attached hereto.
27. NOISE REPORT: The Facility's power and pumping equipment will be housed
in buildings and noise levels will be less than 70 decibels. The nearest residence is
approximately 1000 feet from the facility.
28. SOIL REPORT: A description of the soil types from the Soil Conservation
Service is enclosed herewith.
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Soils classification exerpted from"Soils survey of Weld County, Colorado Southern Part"United States
Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. September 1980.
Weld loam, 1-3 percent slopes. This is a deep,well drained soil on smooth plains at elevations of 4,850 to
5,000 feet. It formed in eolian deposits. Included in mapping are small areas of soils that have a subsoil
of loam and light clay loam. Also included are some leveled areas.
Typically the surface layer of this Weld soil is brown loam about 8 inches thick. The subsoil is brown and
pale brown heavy clay loan and light clay about 20 inches thick. The substratum to a depth of 60 inches
or more. Surface runoff is slow,and the erosion hazard is low.
In irrigated areas this soil is suited to all crops commonly grown in the area,including corn,sugar beets,
beans,alfalfa, small grain, and onions. An example of a suitable cropping system is 3 to 4 years of
alfalfa followed by corn,corn for silage, sugar beets, small grain,or beans. Land leveling,ditch lining,
and installing pipelines are needed for proper water application.
All methods of irrigation are suitable,but furrow irrigation is the most common. Barnyard manure and
commercial fertilizer are needed for top yields.
This soil is well suited to winter wheat,barley,and sorghum if it is summer fallowed in alternate years.
Winter wheat is the principal crop. The predicted average yield is 33 bushels per acre. If the crop is
winter killed, spring wheat can be seeded. Generally precipitation is too low for beneficial use of
fertilizer.
Stubble mulch fanning, striperopping, and minimum tillage are needed to control soil blowing and water
erosion. Terracing also may be needed to control water erosion.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by blue grama. Several mid grasses, such as western
wheatgrass and needleandthread,are also present. Potential production ranges from 1,600 pounds per
acre in favorable years to 1,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition deteriorates,the mid
grasses decrease;blue grama,buffalograss, snakeweed,yucca,and fringed sage increases;and forage
production drops. Undesirable weeds and annuals invade the site as range condition becomes poorer.
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual
production. Seeding is desirable if the range is in poor condition. Sideoats grama,little bluestem,
western wheatgrass,blue grama. pubescent wheatgrass. and crested wheargrass are suitable for seeding.
The grass selected should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. It can be seeded into a clean,firm
sorghum stubble, or it con be drilled into a firm prepared seedbed. Seeding early in spring has proven
most successful.
Windbreaks and environmental plantings are generally well suited to this soil. Summer fallow a year
before planting and continued cultivation for weed control are needed to insure establishment and survival
of plantings. trees that are best suited and have good survival are Rocky Mountain juniper, eastern
redcedar,ponderosa pine, Siberian elm,Russian-olive,and hackberry. the shrubs best suited are
skunkbush sumac, lilac, Siberian peashrub,and American plum.
Openland wildlife, such as pheasant. mourning dove,and cottontail, are best suited to this soil. Wildlife
habitat development,including tree and shrub plantings and grass plantings to serve as nesting areas,
should be successful without irrigation during most years. Under irrigation, good wildlife habitat can be
established,benefiting man kinds of open-end wildlife.
This soil has good potential for urban and recreational development. The chief limiting soil features for
urban development are the shrink-swell potential of the subsoil as it wets and dries and the limited
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capacity of the soil to support a load. Lawns,shrubs and trees grow well. Capability subclass Ile irrigate,
IIIc non irrigated;Loamy Plains range site.
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Basin Exploration, Inc.
370 17th Street, Suite 1800
Denver, CO 80202
William G. Crews
Subscribed and sworn to before me this /3c4.day of October, 1993.
My commission expires: C % 672NLaly,_ Public
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SALT WATER=rowel,LEASE AGREEMENT
AGREEMENT entered into this akay of OC*o6,c , 1993,between Vessels O11&C:as
Company, hereinafter referred to as Lessor, and Conquest Oil Company, hereinafter referred
to as Lessee.
Par value received, Lessor does hereby giant, lease, and let unto Lessee the foliating land In
Weld County, Colorado:
(As described in Lease)
for the purpose of using the land to develop a wafer disposal well and returning through such
well to non-productive forma l:0s salt water, briac or other oil field wastes produced from oil
and get wells, whether produced from wells owned by Lessee or others,but subject to terms and
conditions as follows:
1. Tessa shall have and is hereby rya S use of so much of the surface of the
land owned by Lessor adjacent to,contiguous to or in the vicinity of the Leased
Premises as may be neet r y for pndem and reasonable operation of the facility
for the purposes of ingress and egress, as annually agreed to by Lessor and
lessee, to and from the Leased Remises' and for the same coosiderabon herein
recited,Lena,is hereby granted an easement over and s=uss the land of Lessor
sullenest to, contiguous to or in the vicinity of the Leased premises for the
purpose of laying and maintaining pipelines and constructing any other equipment
reasonably necessary to operate and maintain the water disposal well. All
pipelines shall be buried below ordinary plow death. Lessee shall have the right
to install upon the Leased Premises and maintain such tanks,earthen pits,power
stations, pumps, machinery, and equipment as shall be necessary or convenient
to tale care of, treat,wore, transport and inject,and dispose of salt water, brine
or other oil and gas well wawa to be injected into the disposal well. Conquest
acimowledges that vessels has several underground pipelines which may be
located below the salt water disposal well site If such lines must be moved to
safely construct and operate the salt water disposal well, such pipelines will be
moved at Conquest's expense.
2. The mniraum sire of the property to be used for the salt water disposal facility
shall not exceed a parcel reusing of 200' r 300'.
3. This lease shell be for a term of ten (10) years and as long thereafter as salt
water, brine or other oil field wastes am injected into the subsurface strata, or
drilling or reworking operations are conducted oe the Leased Premises for the
drilling or reworking of a water disposal well. Any u,spean ion of the injection
of salt water, brine or other oil and gas well wastes through the water disposal
well on the Leased Premises for a period of more than ninety (90)consecutive
days after the initial lease term shall be considered the cessation by Lessee of the
injection into a water disposal well under the terms of this Palagsap&.
4. Lessor hereby seiaowiedges receipt of Ten Dollars(910.00)and other valuable
consideration as compensation for this lease.
5, lave shall have the right at any time during,or within four(4)months after the
expiration of, this lease to remove all equipment and fixtures of whoever nature
placed by Lessee upon the Leased Premises, including she right to draw and
remove all casing, tubing,and other in-hole equipment, and all of such property
shall be and remain the property of lessee.
6, Lessee shall obtain such permits as may be required by law or applicable
regulations for use of Conquest Oil Company's 16.2E well as a water disposal
well sad agrees to operate k in accordance with such regulations.
7. Tons", its succeaors and from all damages
hereby obligates itself to protect and save
Lessor mages claimed by third parties arising from actions
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of Lessee associated with this Lease Agreement,growing out of,or being m any
way herded to et eameaed with the disposal of salt water, brine or other oil
and gas well wastes into a water disposal well under the provisions haeof, and
Lessee binds RacE, its ancces es and assigns to defend, u its sole cost and
expense, all lawsuits or court scaava broogbt against Learnt by reason of any
aoch claming fur damages and to pay all such damages and costs of such snits
adjudged against Lessor.
8. Lassa shall maintain adequate property immure to allow reconstruction of the
surface facility in the event of total damage to the facility. In addition, Lessee
will mainnm liability Intitance In the amount of 53,000,000. Lea shall also
carry all insurance that
a prudent OlletatOt ctgaged is the water disposal business
world maintain
9. Lessee expressly unmet sole respoos>7uiizy and liability for any damages to the
tmface or subxtrtace which Lessee, Its darts or employees cause on the subject
lands and the full restotatbe and reclamation of the premises at the termination
mad Plugging of the disposal well. I easy la hereby responsible for plugging and
ahtmdomment costa associated with the well. Lessee holds Lessor, its successors,
assigns and employees manias for any and all clams and or liability associated
with Lessee's oration. The fnrogoing indemnification obligation the tentiaation of this Lease Agreement stall survive
10. The terms and provisions hereof shall extend to, inure to the benefit of, and be
binding upon the parties hereto, their hens, legal teprdrnntves and assigns.
11. itds Agreement is revocable by Lessor at any time prior to the patties entering
into a forme Water Injection Well Agreement_
ZXPCUTED in duplicate originals this JL day of OC.tO Ue.C 1993.
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Title:
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CONQUEST o>z,COMPANY
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By_,�.li�ct j� )Secretary
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Bruce B. White, President
STATE OF COLOLtAUO l
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✓ 1�J, 1 F elf to to mep aY of`_`_4 1993, before me personally appal
• &�Sifia YrS of VEESSSknown,
SOIL A GABS COM and toe duly sworn, t middid instrument
was signed On behalf of VESSELS OIL & GAS COMPANY, and said terse
acknowledged said Instrument to be the free act and deed of said cotporadan.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
lay Commission Endres: ( / �C /
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STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY OF WELD j
Bruce B. On ode—.1." day �� C 15 � . 1993, before me
the
President B. whim, to me personalty °•who,bring by me drily mom, did that he appeared
behalf of aniof dw(unr OM COMPANY,and that said iwecument was signed and sealed s
behalf
of i tion by embody of its Board of Director, and said Bruce B. White
8 trttnlmem m be die free act and deed of said companion.
R?INESS my head and official seal.
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October 13, 1993 C1/4L9ir
Amoco Production Company
P.O, Box 800
Denver, CO 80201-0800
RE: Proposed Conquest Disposal Well
Weld County, Colorado
By separate instrument, Amoco Production Company ("Amoco") is today assigning to Conquest
Oil Company ("Conquest") all of its right, title and interest in and to the following referenced
oil and gas lease covering lands situated in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, described
as follows to wit:
LESSOR: David Howard, et al
LESSEE: T. S. Pace
DATE: February 28, 1970
RECORDED: Book 623, Reception No, 01544598
DESCRIPTION: awnah►p I Nnnh. Range 67 West. Weld County. Colorado
Section 28: SE/4 SE/4 as to the Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcamp
formations only.
for the sole and only purpose that Conquest may drill a water injection well and operate a water
disposal facility on such lands, with Amoco excepting and reserving all rights relating to the
production and ownership of oil and gas from said Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcamp formations.
Conquest anticipates that it will begin drilling this well approximately December 31, 1993, and
that the well will reach total depth approximately 30 days thereafter.
As additional consideration for this assignment, Conquest hereby promises that when the dual
induction log has been nut in the disposal well, it will provide a copy of the log to Lan Snead,
Petroleum Engineer (303.894-6623 work telephone) (303-757-5594 home telephone) and Amoco
will then have a period of 12 hours in which to elect to take over the well and attempt to
complete the well as a producing oil or gas well in the Entrada, Lyons or Wolfcamp formations
at Amoco's sole cost, risk and expense. Should Amoco take over the well, Conquest will
relinquish all rights thereto (including the materials and equipment used in connection therewith
and its leasehold estate in the producing formation), free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
not existing as of the date of the assignment. If Amoco takes over the well, Amoco will
promptly reimburse Conquest for all out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Conquest in
drilling the wall from initial site preparation and payment of surface damages to the point when
Amoco takes over the well.
Notwithstanding any such takeover, Conquest will continue to have the right to drill a substitute
water injection well on the leased lands covered by the lease, although the substitute well and
the related disposal facilities shah be located in such a way and completed in such a formation
that the water disposal operations will not unduly interfere with Amoco's operation of the
original well, nor shall Amoco's operation of the original well unduly interfere with Conquest's
water disposal operations.
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If Amoco fails to take over the well within the permitted 12 hour period, the original well shall
conclusively be and remain the sole property of Conquest and Conquest shall have the sole and
absolute right to complete the well as a water injection well.
Amoco's authorized representative shall at all times have full and free access to the rig floor and
to all information, including any logs or tests actually run, concerning any well drilled by
Conquest on lands covered by the lease, Conquest shall have no obligation to run any logs other
than a dual induction log or to test any oil or gas shows encountered during the drilling of the
well, but it will furnish Amoco daily drilling reports and catch and keep at the rig 10' samples
in the Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcamp formations. If Amoco wishes any logs or tests in the well
which Conquest itself does not wish to run, it may ask Conquest to run such logs, surveys or
tests at the sole cost and expense of Amoco, including rig time, at any time before the expiration
of 12 hours after the dual induction log has been run. In such event, Amoco will have an
additional period of 12 hours after the completion of such logs, surveys or tests in which to
decide whether to take over the well.
It is further understood and agreed that notwithstanding Amoco's reservation of all rights relating
to the production and ownership of oil and gas from the Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcamp
formations, that Amoco does hereby waive its right to conduct operations for the drilling and
completing of wells in said formations, except as provided under the takeover provisions hereof,
for as long as Conquest shall conduct its water disposal operations on the lands described above
as provided in that certain Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease covering such lands of even
date herewith.
If this letter correctly reflects your understanding of our agreement concerning possible takeover
of the well, please sign one copy of this letter and return it to us with the executed partial
assignment of oil and gas lease.
Very truly yours,
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
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By /
Dale S. Butcher, Vice President
ACCEPTED AND AGREED:
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PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT OF OIL AND GAS LEASE
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
THAT, in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Amoco Production
Company, hereinafter referred to as "Assignor", does hereby bargain, sell, assign, transfer and
convey unto CONQUEST OIL COMPANY, whose address is 3400 16th Street, Suite 6L,
(Greeley, Colorado 80631, hereinafter referred to as "Assignee", ONE HUNDRED PERCENT
(100%) of Assignor's right, title and interest in the following Water Accepting Formations
Only: the Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcantp, as more particularly described below, for the sole
and express purpose of operating a Water Disposal Facility and injecting brine water via a water
disposal well, in and to the following referenced oil and gas lease covering lands situated in the
County of weld, State of Colorado, described as follows to-wit:
LESSOR: David Howard, et al
LESSEE: T. S. Pace
DATE: February 28, 1970
RECORDED: Book 623, Reception No. 01544598
DESCRIPTION: Township, 1 North,,Range 67 West
Section 28: SE/4 SE/4 as to the Entrada, Lyons and Wolfcamp
formations only.
Insofar and only insofar as this lease covers the stnttigraphic equivalent of those
depths below the top of the Entrada formation, as identified at 8324' below the
surface, in the Amoco (WAR 39 Pan Am F-1 well located in the NE/4 SW/4 of
Section 5, Township 3 North, Range 65 West, in the following Water Accepting
Formations Onlyt Entrada, Lyons (9005') and Wolfeamp (9400').
reserving and excepting all rights relating to the production and ownership of oil and gas, or
either of them, front said Water Accepting Formations as more fully set forth in that certain
letter agreement by and between Assignor and Assignee of even date herewith, which is
incorporated herein by this reference (said lease and land to the Water Accepting Formations
hereinabove described being referred to as "lease acreage"), subject to the following terms,
covenants and conditions:
1, The lease acreage covered hereby is assigned by the Assignor and accepted by the
Assignee subject to any valid overriding royalties, production payments, and other
payments out of or with respect to production, to the extent that it Is or remains
a burden on the lease acreage herein assigned.
2. This Assignment is limited and conditioned upon Assignee using the lease acreage
for the express purpose of operating a Water Disposal Facility only and will,
upon Assignor's request, be reassigned to Amoco upon closure of the Facility and
plugging of the water injection well on premises,
3. The Assignee binds itself, its successors and assigns, to indemnify and hold
Assignor harmless against any and all damages, claims, costs, losses, suits,
judgements, environmental damage, or injuries, including attorney's fees and
costs, resulting to persons or property due to operations conducted by Assignee
on or about the lease acreage.
4, The Assignee expressly accepts sole responsibility and liability for any damages
to the surface of the lease acreage which the Assignee, its agents or employees
cause, and the full restoration and reclamation of the premises at the termination
and plugging of the disposal well.
5. The lease acreage assigned hereunder is subject to, and Assignor hereby reserves
the non-exclusive right to utilize the surface of the land, and to drill through the
Water Accepting Formations assigned, and otherwise to utilize the rights and
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Partial Assignment of Oil and Gas Lease
October 13, 1993
benefits of Assignee under the oil and gas lease and all other agreements, surface
leases, permits, rights-of-way, pooling declarations, licenses, easements,
governmental authorizations or otherwise granted to or held by Assignee, to the
extent necessary, useful or appropriate to the conduct of all operations by
Assignor with respect to the lands or the depths thereunder not assigned to
Assignee or any other lands covered by the lease.
6. This Assignment is made without warranty of any kind.
7. The terms, covenants and conditions hereof shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the Assignor and the Assignee and their respective successors or
assigns, provided however Assignor must approve in writing, any assignment of
Assignee's rights hereunder, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld;
and such terms, covenants and conditions shall be covenants running with the
lands herein described and the lease acreage herein assigned and with each
transfer or assignment of said land or lease acreage.
8. If the oil and gas lease described herein do not cover and lease alt of the mineral
interest in the lease acreage, the interest assigned herein shall be reduced in
proportion to the actual interest owned in said land under the terms of said lease.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD said lease acreage unto the Assignee, its successors and
assigns, subjectzq the terms and covenants and conditions hhereinbefore set forth. Dated this
day of (.-'4/*. , 1993, but effective the !2.L. day of ®Clem , 1993.
ASSIGNOR:
AMOCO PROD CTION,.C-OMPANY
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STATE OF COLORADO )
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COUNTY OF rflrnw•r ) /yi
On this _alb day of 004(ter , 1993, before me personally appeared ___ _
-ib-Mn-, t ,p;n•,k0 , to me personally known, who, being by me duly sworn, did say that he is the
A46.0.q} • Cart of Amoco Production Company, and that said instrument was signed on
behalf'bf said corporation and said hm acknowledged said instrument to be the free
act and deed of said corporation.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission Expires;
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Notary Public _�
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