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RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR AN
OIL AND GAS SUPPORT FACILITY (BRINEWATER DISPOSAL) 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
14th day of July, 1993, 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, 3400 West
16th Street, Suite 6L, Greeley, Colorado 80631, for a Site Specific Development
Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for an oil and gas support facility
(brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District on the following
described real estate, to-wit:
Part of the SE4 SEe of Section 8, Township
4 North, Range 64 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 amended proposal will not
remove prime agricultural land from production.
b. The amended proposal is consistent with the intent of the
Agricultural Zone District and is provided for as a Use by
Special Review.
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c. The amended use which would be permitted will be compatible
with the existing surrounding land uses which include
agricultural production, and other oil and gas facilities.
The uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the
future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the
existing zoning.
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 for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Amended Special Review Permit for an oil and gas support facility (brinewater
disposal) 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. Special Review activity shall not occur on site until the following
is provided:
a. A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been
approved and permitted by the Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission shall be submitted to the Weld County Environmental
Protection Services Division for review and documentation.
b. Evidence that the requirement of the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers have been met pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act.
4. 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.
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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6. Prior to expansion of the Special Use activity, the facility shall
provide a written document from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission
verifying that the facility and well are adequately constructed to
handle the proposed waste volumes.
7. Within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners, a
road maintenance and improvements agreement shall be approved by the
Board of County Commissioners. The agreement shall address the
paving of Weld County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53 and shall
designate a restricted haul route on Weld County Road 46 to Weld
County Road 53.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded,
adopted by the following vote on the 14th day of July, A.D. , 1993.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST: WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board EXCUSED DATE OF SIGNING (AYE)
Constance LL..�Harbertl, Chairman
BY: J ✓ _ , � ' top W4 L)
Deputy C≥�erk to the Board W. H. We ster, Pro- m
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SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
AMENDED USR #996
1. 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.
2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to
Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
3. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on site
when the facility is receiving waste.
4. A safe and adequate sewage disposal system shall be available on the
facility premises. A vault system shall be acceptable.
5. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
6. 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 numbers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to Section 25-12-102, CRS.
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
11. The haul route shall be Weld County Road 46 east to Weld County Road 53.
No hauling shall be allowed on Weld County Road 46 west of the site to
Weld County Road 49.
12. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road maintenance and
improvements agreement.
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13. A 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 surface area within the tank
battery berm shall be constructed of at least 24-inch, compacted or in-
situ earthen materials or other low-permeability materials, so as not to
exceed a seepage rate of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec. The operator shall have
available suitable evidence that a completed lining meeting these
requirements is in place.
14. All chemicals stored on site shall be stored 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 permit shall 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 shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
18. 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.
19. The sludge pit shall be lined. The pit shall be constructed of fiberglass
or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as durable and
impervious as fiberglass.
20. The drainage pits located at each disposal pad shall be constructed of
materials as required for the sludge pit.
21. 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.
22. 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 any other applicable agency.
23. The facility shall accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
24. The submitted drawing depicts the additional five (5) storage tanks within
the existing bermed area. The installation of these five (5) storage
tanks shall be in such a manner so that the existing liner is not
compromised.
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25. 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.
26. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all
of the foregoing Development Standards before additional barrels of brine
water are accepted. 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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HEARING CERTIFICATION
DOCKET NO. 93-48
RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND AMENDED SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR
AN OIL AND GAS SUPPORT FACILITY (BRINEWATER DISPOSAL) IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
A public hearing was conducted on July 14, 1993, at 10:00 A.M. , with the
following present:
Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
Commissioner W. H. Webster, Pro-Tem
Commissioner George E. Baxter
Commissioner Dale K. Hall
Commissioner Barbara J. Kirkmeyer
Also present:
Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller
County Attorney, Bruce Barker
Planning Department representative, Greg Thompson
Health Department representative, John Pickle
The following business was transacted:
I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated June 16, 1993, and duly
published July 1, 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 Amended Special Review Permit for an oil and
gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) Zone
District. Bruce Barker, County Attorney, made this a matter of record.
Greg Thompson, Planning Department representative, said the original
Permit was approved in March. On May 26, 1993, Trevor Jiricek of the
Health Department found five Development Standards that were not yet
addressed. Per a letter to Conquest from Mr. Jiricek dated July 7, 1993,
Development Standard #13, concerning suitable evidence of a completed
lining, had still not been addressed when the June 28, 1993, inspection
was done. Said letter, allowing ten days to accomplish compliance, was
mailed July 7, 1993. Mr. Thompson questioned whether the Board wanted to
continue this hearing until said standard had been suitably addressed.
Mr. Barker noted the Board is considering amending the existing Permit
which, if it is being violated, could prohibit the amendment.
Commissioner Webster suggested approving the amendment contingent upon
compliance with the Development Standard. John Pickle, Health Department
representative, said Conquest has contracted with Empire Labs to test
compaction and permeability capability of the berm and lining. Mr. Pickle
answered questions from the Board and noted the permit holder has not
demonstrated full compliance. In response to a question from Chairman
Harbert, Mr. Thompson said the facility has been operating. Mr. Pickle
confirmed sufficient time has been allowed to prove compliance. Dale
Butcher, Vice President of Conquest Oil Company, indicated they have
provided evidence on an on-going basis since they were first contacted by
Mr. Jiricek. He reiterated Empire Labs has done compaction testing and
noted there has been misunderstanding and miscommunication among the
parties. Mr. Butcher stated effort has been put forth to comply in good
faith since March. He indicated all specifications, a sample of the
liner, and results of a permeability test have been provided to Mr.
Jiricek. He noted if Empire Labs' test results indicate non-compliance,
it will be remedied immediately. Mr. Barker indicated the Board could
continue this matter until suitable evidence has been provided or approve
the amendment conditional upon the permit holder providing evidence.
Commissioner Webster moved to approve the amendment conditional upon
completion and testing. Chairman Harbert stated the only decision which
needs to be made at this time is whether to hear or continue this matter
today. Commissioner Webster amended his motion to hear said matter today.
Commissioner Baxter seconded the motion, stating he feels the Board needs
to decide whether the permit holder has deliberately tried to not comply
or has worked in good faith to comply. He said possibly the permit holder
has done what was thought necessary to comply and has just not yet proven
it. The motion carried unanimously.
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Mr. Thompson entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning
Commission into the record as written. Mr. Butcher submitted two
photographs of the facility for the record; however, later in the hearing,
Mr. Barker noted that said photographs were already part of the record as
Planning Commission Exhibits A and C. Mr. Butcher explained the maximum
number of barrels of brine water now allowed is 3,000 per day, and the
amendment would allow 5,000 per day. There will be two other changes:
1) the addition of five 500-barrel water tanks, and 2) the addition of a
pump in the existing pump house, which will have no visual or noise
impact. He stated the Planning Commission Resolution is acceptable and
agreed to an additional condition concerning permeability compliance. In
response to a question from Commissioner Baxter concerning increased
traffic, Mr. Butcher said approximately 30 trucks per day currently use
the facility, and an increase to 50 per day is anticipated. In response
to further inquiries by the Board, Mr. Butcher indicated the normal hours
of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. He said there are
usually only two trucks at a time; however, there is capability for four,
and the haul route is being adhered to. Mr. Butcher explained there is
little drilling now, but a large increase is anticipated after harvest.
He estimated it would be two to three months before they are receiving the
maximum 5, 000 barrels per day. There was no public testimony offered
concerning this matter. After discussion concerning Development Standard
#23, it was determined allowed hours of operation would be from dawn to
10:00 p.m. Mr. Pickle confirmed there have been no dust complaints.
Commissioner Baxter stated concerns about the traffic, but indicated the
problem is not from trucks using this facility. (Changed to Tape #93-25. )
After further discussion concerning the roads, Mr. Butcher confirmed the
correct term, in reference to the Planning Commission minutes, is barrels
instead of gallons. Commissioner Kirkmeyer clarified this amendment would
be approved conditional upon compliance with Development Standard #13. In
response to a question from Commissioner Hall, Mr. Butcher indicated they
are trying to keep trucks from coming to their facility on dirt roads, and
he thinks they are doing a very good job. Mr. Pickle said, generally, any
reputable engineering firm's compaction test results or consulting firm's
reports are accepted as suitable evidence. Mr. Butcher indicated the test
was done at 9:00 a.m. last Monday; therefore, the results should be in by
the middle of next week. He also stated, if tests indicate non-
compliance, remediation would start immediately and be completed within
five working days after the delivery of clay. Mr. Butcher noted they are
not trying to circumvent the Development Standards, and they have made
every effort to provide adequate evidence. They have been working with
Mr. Jiricek, they called Empire Labs immediately, and a letter from the
contractor who laid the liner was sent to Mr. Pickle's office. He assured
the Board everything would be fine after the compaction test results are
complete. Commissioner Kirkmeyer stated she feels the permit holder has
acted in good faith and their cooperation is appreciated. She then moved
to approve the request of Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and Amended Special Review Permit for an oil and gas
support facility (brinewater disposal) 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 and the addition of the following
language to the end of the first sentence of Development Standard #31:
. .before additional barrels of brine water are accepted. " The motion
was seconded by Commissioner Baxter, and it carried unanimously.
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This Certification was approved on the 19th day of July, 1993.
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ATTEST: � BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
Weld County Clerk to the Board
< h� ^ n& , , eaLL onsta DATE OF APPROVAL
By: c.. -t:[ - .- = Constance L. Harbert, Chairman
Deputy C rk to the Board
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DOCKET #93-48
Dale K. Hall
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ATTENDANCE RECORD
HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 14th DAY OF July 1993:
DOCKET II 93-47 - Change of Zone, Fort Collins Orthopaedic
DOCKET # 93-48 - Amended USR, Conquest Oil Company
DOCKET II
DOCKET II
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NOT I C E
The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on July 14, 1993,
conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Amended 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
3400 West 16th Street, Suite 6L
Greeley, Colorado 80631
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SEq SEy of Section 8, Township 4
North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld
County, Colorado
TYPE AND INTENSITY
OF APPROVED USE: An oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in
the A (Agricultural) Zone District
SIZE OF PARCEL: 4 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
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Deputy Ollerk to the Board
PUBLISHED: July 22, 1993, in the Windsor Beacon
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a STATE OF COLORADO
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County,Colorado ss
The Board of COUNTY OF WELD
County TYPE
Commissioners of INTENSITY AND I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly
Weld County, APPROVED USE:An sworn say that I am publisher of
Colorado, on July support oil and gas
14, 1993 pport facility WINDSOR BEACON
conditionally, ( brinewater
approved a Site disposal)in the A a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said
Specific (Agricultural) Zone County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR,
Development Plan District in said County and State; and that the notice, of which
and
AmeMed SIZE OF PARCEL: the annexed is a true copy, has been published in said
SP�clal Rrvfew 4 acres more or weekly for % _successive weeks, that the notice
,
Permit for the lees was published in the regular and entire issue of every
purpose number of the paper during the period and time of
w. described Failure to abide by publication, and in the newspaper proper and not in a
approval of this pan the terms and supplement, and that the first publication of said notice
creates a vested conditions- of was in said paper bearing the date of the
apprproperty right aovforfure al will result
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22"Pur a of r Q A.D., 19 3 and
68 of s nt to Article 'Jeff&d"" r Y
Title 24, oNrty the last publicatio earin the date of the
C.R.S., as
amended, for a day of A.D., 19_ and
period of three COUNTOYFN TOY that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published
mss' continuously and uninterruptedly for the
COMMISSIONERS, p Y period of 5
APPLICANT : WELD COUNTY, consecutive weeks, in said County and State,prior to the
Conquest Oil COLORADO date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a
Company, 3400newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate
West 16th Street, BY: DONALD D. printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved
Suite 6L, Greele , WARDEN, CLERK May 18, 1931,and all prior cts ar as in force.
Colorado 80631 Y TO THE BOARD .
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BY: Shell K. Mftler, /
DESCRIPTION: Deputy Clerk to the ` ' P LISHER
part of the SE 1/4 Board
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GREELEY,COLORADO 80631
ADMINISTRATION(303)353.0588 HEAECTION(303) 0835
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COLORADO July 7, 1993
Dale Butcher
Conquest Oil Company
3400 West 16th Street, Suite 6L
Greeley, Colorado 80631 -
Dear Mr. Butcher:
On June 28, 1993, a representative of the Environmental Protection Division of
the Weld County Health Department inspected the Conquest Oil Company injection
well, located at the intersection of Weld County Roads 53 and 46, Kersey, in Weld
County, Colorado. The purpose of the inspection was to inspect and assess the
facility's compliance with the Development Standards as set forth in USR #996.
On this date, field inspection, the facility was found to be operating without
suitable evidence that the completed liner material and installation meets the
requirements outlined in Development Standard #13. Development Standard #13
states:
A 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 surface area within the tank
battery berm shall be constructed of at least a 24-inch compacted or in-
situ materials or other low permeability materials, so as not to exceed a
seepage rate of 1 X 10-7 cm/sec. The operator shall have available
suitable evidence that a completed lining meeting these requirements is in
place.
The Division acknowledges that the facility is currently in the process of
completing the necessary documentation, however, the operation of this facility
must be in compliance with all applicable standards, rules, and regulations. The
facility must address the above issues within ten (10) days of receipt of this
letter.
If you have any questions, please contact Trevor Jiricek at (303) 353-0635.
Sincerely,
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Trevor Jiricek
Solid & Hazardous Waste Specialist
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Don Feldhaus moved that Case Number USR-1018 for a Site Specific Development Plan
and a Special Review permit for an oil and gas equipment storage yard be
forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission's
recommendation for approval. Motion Seconded by Richard Kimmel.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the member of the Planning Commission
for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes;
Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Don Feldhaus - yes. Motion carried unanimously.
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
NAME: Conquest Oil Co.
ADDRESS: 3400 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Use permit for an oil
and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of Kersey, west of Weld County Road 53
and north of Weld County Road 46.
Dale Butcher, represtnting Conquest Oil, stated the brinewater facility is now
permitted for 3,000-ga vRs'>of brine water per day. With a growing demand for,
brine water disposal they would like to amend the permit to allow 55000 V rf
of brinewater per day. This would involve having to add 5, 500 i water
tanks and adding one additional pump this would have minimal visual effect and
the pump would also have no noise impact.
Bill O'Hare asked how many loads of brine water .are brought in per day. Dale
Butcher stated that the loads vary in size, so the number of loads vary.
The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who would like to speak
for or against the application. No one wished to speak.
Dale Butcher did have concerns about Development Standards #4, #11, and #23.
Development Standard #4 states "An individual sewage disposal system is required
for the proposed facility and the system shall be installed according to the Weld
County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic system shall be
designed by a Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld
County Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations. " Dale Butcher stated this was
changed at the County Commissioners' hearing of the original proposal. Gloria
stated the Development Standard #4 should state "A safe and adequate sewage
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disposal system shall be available on the facility premises. A vault system
shall be acceptable. Development Standard #11 should read "The haul route shall
be Weld County Road 46 east to Weld County Road 53. No hauling shall be allowed
on Weld County road 46 wet to the site to Weld County Road 49. " Development
Standard #23 states "The facility shall accept waste during daylight hours only.
Dale Butcher stated this was also changed at the County Commissioners' hearing.
Gloria stated the Development Standard #23 should read "The facility shall accept
waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
Bill O'Hare asked if there had been any complaints. Dale Butcher stated that
there had been two complaints. One was that the road was not maintained in
compliance with the road improvement agreement. This was due to the fact that
they did not fix the road during construction; they finished construction last
Friday. The second complaint was from a property owner who complained about the
air breaks on the trucks coming in and out of the facility. Conquest Oil Co.
spoke to the trucking company and the complaint was taken care of.
Bill O'Hare asked if the magnesium chloride used for dust control would be
reapplied. Dale stated Drew Scheltinga with the Weld County Engineering
Department would assess road damage after one year. If the damage was
considerable, Conquest Oil Co. would be required to pay for the paving of the
road.
Bill O'Hare asked about the log kept for seismic monitoring. Dale Butcher said
that condition was removed by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners.
They had several private engineers state they could inject up to 2,000 pounds of
water per square inch, Conquest oil now pumps about 150 pounds per square inch.
Richard Kimmel moved that Case Number Amended USR-996 for a Site Specific
Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an oil and gas support facility
(brinewater disposal) to be forwarded the Board of County Commissioners with the
Planning Commission's recommendation for approval. Motion Seconded by Don
Feldhaus.
The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning
Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Bill
O'Hare - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Don Feldhaus - yes. Motion carried
unanimously.
930693
BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Moved by Richard Kimmel 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: Amended USR-996
NAME: Conquest Oil Co.
ADDRESS: 3400 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for? an
oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of Kersey, west of Weld County Road 53 and
north of Weld County Road 46.
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 Planning Commission 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 amended proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
The amended proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural
zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
The amended use which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses which include agricultural production,
and other oil and gas facilities. 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, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
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. Special Review activity shall not occur on-site until the following is
provided:
A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission shall be
submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services
Division for review and documentation.
Evidence that the requirement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have
been met pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
4. 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.
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. Prior to expansion of the Special Use activity, the facility shall provide
a written document from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying that
the facility and well are adequately constructed to handle the proposed
waste volumes.
7. Within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners, a road
maintenance and improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of
County Commissioners. The agreement shall address the paving of Weld
County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53 and shall designate a restricted haul
route on Weld County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53.
Motion seconded by Don Feldhaus.
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RESOLUTION, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 3
VOTE:
For Passage Against Passage
Richard Kimmel
Tom Rulon
Bill O'Hare
Judy Yamaguchi
Don Feldhaus
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.
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 July
6, 1993.
Dated the 6th of July d_Cet' r ,71/4 ' C)
Becky Schoenfeld
Secretary
930603
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Co.
AM USR-996
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and an 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 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. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on-site
when the facility is receiving waste.
4. A safe and adequate sewage disposal system shall be available on the
facility premises. A vault system shall be acceptable.
5. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
6. 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
numbers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
11. The haul route shall be Weld County Road 46 east to Weld County Road 53.
No hauling shall be allowed on Weld County Road 46 west of the site to Weld
County Road 49.
12. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road maintenance and
improvements agreement.
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
13. A 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 surface area within the tank
battery berm shall be constructed of at least a 24 inch compacted or in-
situ earthen materials or other low permeability materials, so as not to
exceed a seepage rate of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec. The operator shall have
available suitable evidence that a completed lining meeting these
requirements is in place.
14. All chemicals stored on-site shall be stored 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 permit shall 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 shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
18. 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.
19. The sludge pit shall be lined. The pit shall be constructed of fiberglass
or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as durable and
impervious as fiberglass.
20. The drainage pits located at each disposal pad shall be constructed of
materials as required for the sludge pit.
21. 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.
22. 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 any other applicable agency.
23. The facility shall accept waste from dawn to 10:00 p.m.
24. The submitted drawing depicts the additional five (5) storage tanks within
the existing bermed area. The installation of these five (5) storage tanks
shall be in such a manner so that the existing liner is not compromised.
930803
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 3
25. 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.
26. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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 re on for revocation of the Permit
by the Board of County Commissioners.
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INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION
Applicant: Conquest Oil Co. Case Number: AM USR-996
Submitted or Prepared
Prior
to Hearing At Hearing
1. Application 14 pages X
2. 1 Application plat X
3. DPS Referral Summary Sheet X
4. DPS Recommendation X
5. DPS Surrounding Property Owner's Mailing List X
6. DPS Mineral Owner's Mailing List 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. June 25, 1993, memo from the Weld County Health
Department X
12. June 25, 1993, memo from the Weld County Health
Department X
13. June 18, 1993, Memo from the Weld County
Engineering Department X
14. June 9, 1993, referral from the Colorado Oil
and Gas Commission X
15. June 8, 1993, referral from the Weld County
Sheriff's Office and Office of Emergency
Management X
16. June 17, 1993, referral from West Greeley
Soil Conservation District X
17. June 16, 1993, Resolution: preadvertise granted X
18. June 25, 1993, letter from Conquest Oil X
19. Exhibit A - Photograph X
20. Exhibit B - Photograph X
21. Exhibit C - Photograph X
22. Planning Commission sign posting certificate X
23. Board of County Commissioners sign posting X
I hereby certify that the 23 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 July 9, 199
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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
3400 W. 16TH STREET - SUITE 6L
GREELEY, CO 80631
(303) 356-5560
930893
USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICATION
Department of Planning Services, 915 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
Phone - 353-3845
Case Number Date Received
Application Checked by Mylar Plat Submitted
Application Fee Receipt Number
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: The Southwest four acres of that
part of the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 8 lying South and East of the Gilmore Ditch being eight acres more or less (SEE
vicinity map for more specifics.)
SECTION 8 T 4 N, R 64 W
LEGAL DESCRIPTION of contiguous property owned upon which Special Review Permit is
proposed: Section 8 T 4 N, R 64 W. That part of the SE/4 SE/4 of Section 8 lying South and East
of the Gilmore Ditch being eight acres more or less.
Property Address (if available) 25849 W.C.R. 46. KERSEY, CO 80644
Present Zone Overlay Zones
TOTAL ACREAGE 4 cres
PROPOSED LAND USE NE WATER DISPOSAL
EXISTING LAND USE AGRICULTURAL
SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY OWNERS) OF AREA PROPOSED FOR THE USE BY
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT:
NAME: CONOUEST OIL COMPANY
ADDRESS: 3400 W. 16TH ST. - STE. 6L CITY GREELEY. CO ZIP 80631
HOME TELEPHONE: BUSINESS TELEPHONE (303) 356-5560
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT (IF DIFFERENT THAN ABOVE):
NAME: CONOUEST OIL COMPANY
ADDRESS: 3400 16th STREET - SUITE 6L 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: CONQUEST OIL COMPANY (50% INTEREST)
ADDRESS: 3400 16th STREET - SUITE 6L CITY GREELEY, CO ZIP 80631
NAME: ARTHUR AND CLAIRE M. HEISER (50% INTEREST)
ADDRESS: 2110 VAN BUREN CITY LOVELAND. CO ZIP 80537
NAME: SNYDER OIL CORPORATION (LESSEE)
ADDRESS: 1625 BROADWAY - SUITE 2200 CITY DENVER, CO ZIP 80202
I hereby depose and state under the penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals and/or
plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my
knowledge.
COUNTY OF WELD )
STATE OF COLORADO
Dale S.Butcher, Vice Fies ent
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 314D day of UNE __, 19 93 _
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1. PROPOSED USE: Conquest Oil Company operates a brine water disposal
facility on approximately 4 acres on the Northwest corner of Weld County Roads 53 and 46
(SE/4, SE/4, SEC.8, T4N, R64W, 6th PM). The facility is currently operating under a Use By
Special Review Permit (USR #996) to accept up to 3,000 barrels of brine water per day. This
Use By Special Review Application request is to amend the existing USR to allow the plant to
accept an additional 2 O00 barrels of water per day. All that is necessary to allow the increase frr—
is to add five storage tanks and install another pump.
2. NEED FOR USE: Currently oil and gas producers use several commercial
facilities such as Roggen, Wright's, and Northern Colorado Brine (when open) to dispose of
production water. The nearest facility to the Conquest plant is approximately fifteen (15) miles.
Given the number of existing oil and gas wells and the high level of drilling activity in the
vicinity, additional disposal capacity is in demand.
3. EXISTING USES ON SURROUNDING PROPERTIES: All surrounding areas
are zoned for agriculture and there are eight residential dwellings within approximately one-half
(1/2) mile of the Facility. The proposed facility is surrounded by farmland.
4. DISTANCE TO RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES IN EACH DIRECTION:
The nearest residence to the facility is approximately 800' north. The nearest home to the south
is 1000 ft. away and the closest residence to the west is 3/8 mi. There are no homes within 1/2
mile to the east.
5. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF USERS: The expected normal operation of the
Facility will be approximately 50 (80-120 Bbls. ea.) water trucks each day.
6. NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES AND HOURS OF OPERATION: There will be
an employee on site while water deliveries are accepted. Hours of delivery are dawn to 10:00
p.m. The facility will be automated and dispose of produced 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: Since the Facility has only one
employee on site, bottled watez,is used. Fresh water is trucked in and used to control any dust
problems around the delivery and access points to the Facility. Since the entry point to the
Facility and the truck turnaround are graveled, dust problems are minimal.
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8. ACCESS ROUTE TO BE UTILIZED FOR THE PROPOSED USE: All
access to the Facility is west from Weld County Road 46 into a driveway. The exit route is east
on Weld County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53.
9. TYPE, SIZE, WEIGHT AND FREQUENCY OF VEHICULAR TRAFFIC:
Vehicular traffic will consist of 80-120 barrel capacity water trucks with approximate gross
vehicle weight of 85,000#each when full of water. The estimated number of vehicles a day will
be fifty.
10. SEWAGE FACILITIES: A vault toilet will be placed on site and will be
maintained by a professional service company.
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.
12. TYPE AND SIZE OF ANY WASTE, STOCKPILE OR STORAGE AREAS:
There will be no stockpiling of any waste on the Facility. Ten storage/separation steel tanks
(five in addition to the existing five tanks) will be used to hold the produced water until it is
disposed down the wellbore. Two steel condensate tanks are 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 are accumulated.
The waste is disposed of off site at an approved disposal facility. Chemical treating of the
produced water is necessary to protect above ground equipment and wellbore material from
corrosive elements. These chemicals will be stored on site in drums contained in buildings.
13. STORM WATER RETENTION FACILITIES: A stormwater construction
discharge permit is not required as the site is less than five (5) acres. The site is also 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 southeast end 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: Aesthetically pleasing
landscaping will be accomplished by the planting of trees along the east side of the property.
The tanks and buildings are painted tan to blend in with the natural environment 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 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: It is estimated, after
receipt of the approval, a time of 2-4 weeks (weather permitting) is necessary to set the five new
storage tanks and install the additional pump.
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 is 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 near existing oil and gas production surface equipment and a
paved county road. 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 is 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 Platte Valley Fire District. A containment berm
is installed to contain any spillage that would occur in the tank battery.
22. COMPATIBILITY WITH 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 agricultural, and
the Facility will have minimal impact on such 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 flood plain (Panel #080266-0775C dated September 28, 1982), geologic
hazard or airport overlay.
25. PROOF OF WATER SUPPLY: The fresh water supply is provided by bottled
water.
26. COPY OF DEED: Conquest's Deed to the property is attached hereto.
27. NOISE REPORT: The Facility's power and pumping equipment is housed in
buildings with noise levels at less than 70 decibels. The nearest residence is approximately 800
feet to the north. The Gilmore Ditch is between that residence and the facility and serves as a
noise buffer.
28. SOIL REPORT: A description of the soil types from the Soil Conservation
Service is enclosed herewith.
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SITE SOILS
Excerpted from Soil Survey of Weld County. Colorado Southern Pad United States Department of
Agriculture Soils Conservation Service.
4. Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded. This nearly level map unit is in depressions in smooth plains and
along the bottoms of natural drainage ways throughout the survey area. Aquolls, which have a dark
colored surface layer, make up about 55 percent of the unit. Aquepts, which have a lighter colored
surface layer, make up about 25 percent. About 20 percent is soils that are well drained and soils that
have sandstone or shale within 48 inches of the surface. These are deep, poorly drained soils that formed
in recent alluvium. No one pedon is typical. Commonly the soils have a mottled, mildly to moderately
alkaline loamy or clayey surface layer and underlying material that extends to a depth of 60 inches or
more. In places they have a gleyed layer in the underlying material.
Most of the acreage is subject to excessive runoff. The water table is at or near the surface in spring and
during the peak of the irrigation season.
These soils are used for rangeland and wildlife habitat. Some small areas are irrigated pasture.
The potential native vegetation is dominated by switchgrass, prairie cordgrass, saltgrass, alkali sacaton,
big bluestem, indiangrass, western wheatgrass, slender wheatgrass, sedge, and rush, Cattails and
bultrush grow in the swampy spots associated with these range sites. Potential production ranges from
4,000 pounds per acre in favorable years to 3,000 pounds in unfavorable years. As range condition
deteriorates, the tall and mid grasses decrease, production drops, and saltgrass, sedge, and rush increase.
The farming and irrigation in adjacent areas has increased the amount of salts on much of the acreage.
Management of vegetation on this soil should be based on taking half and leaving half of the total annual
production. Swithcgrass, big bluestem, indiangrass, western wheatgrass, pubescent wheatgrass,
intermediate wheatgrass, tall wheatgrass, and tall fescue are suitable for seeding. The plants selected
should meet the seasonal requirements of livestock. For successful seeding, a firm prepared seedbed in
needed. A grass drill should be used. seeding early in spring has proven most successful. Tillage is
needed to eliminate the undesirable vegetation.
Wetland wildlife, especially waterfowl, utilize this unit. The wetland plants provide nesting and
protective cover as well as some food. The nearby irrigated cropland, where wildlife obtain much of
their food and find protective cover, makes this unit valuable to both wetland and openland wildlife.
Openland wildlife, especially pheasant, use this unit for cover and nesting. Deer find excellent cover in
some areas. These valuable wildlife areas should be protected from fire and fenced to prevent
encroachment and overuse by livestock. They should not be drained. Capability subclass VIw; Aquolls
in Salt Meadow range site, Aquepts in Wet Meadow range site.
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R2327115 F 0050 M. ' ANN FEUERSTEIN CLERK & F ORDER WELD CO, CO
WARRANTY DEED
THIS DEED,Made this 30th day of March
STATE DOCUMENTARY FEE
1993. between LOREN D. GEHRING and JOAN K. GEHRING Date (3—,3'I -Q
c3. cC)
of the *County of Weld ,
State of Colorado, grantor,and
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY
a corporation organized and
existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Colorado ,grantee:whose legal address is
3400 West 16th Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631
WITNESSETH,That the grantor,for and in consideration of the sum of
Thirty Thousand and 00/100ths DOLLARS,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged,has granted,bargained,sold and conveyed,and by these presents does grant,bargain,sell,
convey and confirm,unto the grantee,its successors and assigns forever,all of the real property,together with improvements,if any,situate,lying and
being in the County of Weld and State of Colorado,described as follows:
Ct?00 SEE EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO
also known by street and number as:
TOGETHER with all and singular the hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and the reversion and
reversions,remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof,and all the estate, right, title, interest,claim and demand whatsoever of the
grantor,either in law or equity,of,in and to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances.
TO HAVE ANI)TO HOLD the said premises above bargained and described,with the appurtenances,unto the grantee,its successors and assigns
forever.And the grantor,for himself,his heirs and personal representatives,does covenant,grant,bargain and agree to and with the grantee,its successors
and assigns,that at the lime of the ensealing and delivery of these presents,he is well seized of the premises above conveyed,has good,sure,perfect,
absolute and indefeasible estate of inheritance,in law,in fee simple,and has good right,full power and lawful authority to grant,bargain,sell and convey
the same in manner and form as aforesaid,and that the same are free and clear from all former and other grants,bargains,sales,liens,taxes,assessments,
encumbrances and restrictions of whatever kind or nature soever.except general taxes for 1993 and subsequent
years; except easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions, reservations
and rights of way of record, if any;
The grantor shall and will WARRANT AND FOREVER DEFEND the above-bargained premises in the quiet and peaceable possession of the grantee,
its successors and assigns. against all and every person or persons lawfully claiming the whole or any part thereof.
The singular number shall include the plural, the plural the singular,and the use of any gender shall be applicable to all genders.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,She gra or has executed this deed on the date set forth above. •
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LOREN D. GEHRING J .I K. GEHRING
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• STATE OF COLORADO, 1 ss.
County of Weld f(
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,The foregoing instalment was acknowledged before me this 30th day of March , 19 93
by- • .tbren 'D. Gehring and Joan K. Gehring
My commission expires December 1, 1994
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
glary Public
McRae and Short 1231 8th Avenue Greeley, CO. 80631
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, Name and Address of Person Creating Legal Description
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F 0051 MARY At.a FEUERSTEIN CLERK & RECORDER WELD CO, CO
"EXHIBIT A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
A tract of Land located in the SE1/4 of Section 8, Township 4 North,
Range 64 West of the 6th P.M. , County of Weld, State of Colorado, and
being that tract of land lying South of the Southerly right-of-way of the
Gilmore Canal as described in Book 262 , Page 118, recorded December 23 ,
1911, in the Weld County records and being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Section 8 and considering the
East line of said Southeast quarter to bear North 00 degrees 00 minutes
00 seconds East, and with all other bearings contained herein relative
thereto;
Thence North 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds East, 697 . 64 feet along
said East line to a point on the Southerly right-of-way line of said
Gilmore Canal, said Southerly right-of-way line lying 25 feet Southerly
as measured at right angles from the described centerline of said canal;
Thence along said Southerly right-of-way line by the following 7 courses:
South 66 degrees 02 minutes 00 seconds West, 83 . 51 feet;
South 86 degrees 59 minutes 00 seconds West, 199. 75 feet;
South 64 degrees 56 minutes 00 seconds West, 196 . 31 feet;
— North 87 degrees 18 minutes 00 seconds West, 185. 43 feet;
South 66 degrees 48 minutes 00 seconds West, 83 . 06 feet;
South 39 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, 258 . 88 feet;
— South 16 degrees 40 minutes 00 seconds West, 366. 73 feet to the South
line of said Southeast quarter;
Thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 25 seconds East, 983 . 29 feet along
said South line to the Point of the Beginning.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
imuipoz.
PHONE (303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140 EY, N ORA O 8NUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 6,
1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan
and an Amended 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 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: Oil and gas support facility (brinewater
disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of the Town of Kersey; west of Weld County
Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
SIZE: 4 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 July 6, 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 o e (1) t m b June 10, 1993.
Received by:
Date:
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
' PHONE (303)353.3845, EXT. 3540
imuWELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. 1400 N.17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
June 4, 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an oil and gas support
facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel
of land is described as part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this
application has been submitted is approximately 4 miles south of the Town of
Kersey; west of Weld County Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
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 June
18, 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:
930S? 3
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
Amended USR-996 for Conquest Oil Company in the United States Mail, postage
prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list.
this 7th day of June, 1993.
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
VIED C. N. 17THAVENUE631
GREELEY,140 COLORADO
COLORADO
June 4, 1993
Conquest Oil Company
3400 16th Street, Suite 6L
Greeley, CO 80631
Subject: Amended USR-996 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and an
Amended Special Review permit for an oil and gas support facility
(brinewater disposal) on a parcel of land described as part of the SE4 SE4
of Section 8, T4N, R64W 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 July 6, 1993, at 1:30 p.m. This meeting will take place 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 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
June 24, 1993, you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted
on the site no later than June 25, 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.
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,
. D
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rent Planner
CD/sfr 9308113
LAND-USE APPLICATION
SUMMARY SHEET
Date: June 28, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
NAME: Conquest Oil Company
ADDRESS: 3400 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an
oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in the A
(Agricultural) zone district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of the Town of Kersey; west of Weld County
Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
SIZE OF PARCEL: 4 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: Weld County Engineering Department; Colorado Oil and Gas
Commission; Office of Emergency Management and West Greeley Soil Conservation
District.
The Department of Planning Services' staff has received no objections to this
proposal.
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FIELD CHECK
FILING NUMBER: AM USR-996 DATE OF INSPECTION: June 11, 1993
APPLICANT'S NAME: Conquest Oil Corporation
REQUEST: Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and
gas support facility (Brinewater disposal) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of Kersey, west of Weld County Road 53 and
north of Weld County Road 46.
LAND USE: N Pasture, agricultural production, farm house
E Farm ground, tank battery, Weld County Road 53
S Weld County Road 46, farm ground
W Gilmore Ditch, agricultural production, tank battery
ZONING: N A (Agricultural)
E A (Agricultural)
S A (Agricultural)
W A (Agricultural)
COMMENTS:
Access is to Weld County Road 46, a gravel surfaced road. The structures appear
as on the map.
G[or a Dunn
C rr nt Planner
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REFERRAL LIST
NAME: Conquest Oil Company CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
REFERRALS SENT: June 4, 1993 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: June 18, 1993
COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES
Attorney _Ault
X Health Department Brighton
Extension Service Broomfield
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X Emergency Management Office " Dacono
Sheriff's Office _Eaton
X Engineering Erie
_Housing Authority _Evans
_Airport Authority _Firestone
_Building Inspection _Fort Lupton
_Frederick
STATE _Garden City
_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
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_Berthoud F-2 Mead
Briggsdale F-24 Milliken
Brighton F-3 New Raymer
_Eaton F-4 Northglenn
_Fort Lupton F-5 _Nunn
_Galeton F-6 Pierce
_Hudson F-7 _Platteville
_Johnstown F-8 Severance
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La Salle F-9 Thornton
_Mountain View F-10 _Windsor
_Milliken F-11
_Nunn F-12 COUNTIES
_Pawnee F-22 _Adams
Platteville F-13 Boulder
X Platte Valley F-14 _Larimer
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. _Brighton
X Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. Fort Collins
_Tri-Area Planning Commission X Greeley
_Longmont
West Adams
COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER
X Bill O'Hare
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0/111/1 , MEMORAnDUM
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To Gloria Dunn, 44C
Weld Count Planning
Date ADO Y g June 25, 1993
From John S. Pickle, M.S.E.H. , Director, Environmental Health
/
Subject: Case Number: AM USR-996 Name: Conquest Oil Company
Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; in addition to the
conditions in the recently approved USR, the following conditions are recommended
to be part of any approval:
1. The submitted drawing depicts the additional five (5) storage tanks within
the existing bermed area. The installation of these five (5) storage
tanks shall be in such a manner so that the existing liner is not
compromised.
2. 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.
3. The facility shall provide a written document from the Colorado Oil & Gas
Commission verifying that the facility and well were adequately
constructed to handle the proposed waste volumes.
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MEMORAnDUM
WII!Ic Gloria Dunn, W.C. Planning June 25, 1993
To Date P�
COLORADO Trevor Jiricek, W.C. Environmental Protectio �Y
From
Subject Conquest Oil Company, Injection Well
I will conduct an inspection of the Conquest Oil Company injection well on
Monday, June 28, 1993. I will forward a report on the facility as soon as
prepared.
If you have any questions, contact me at 2226.
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Y h it Gloria Dunn
To Planning Dare June 18 l993
COLORADO From Donald Carroll
Subject: Conquest Oil Company Amended USR-996
I have visited the site and have the following comments:
I have received a phone call from Todd of Envirotech. He has indicated to me
that they were going to place 3" of road base material and then apply magnesium
chloride to WCR 46 from WCR 53 to the far west end of the facility;
approximately 1,000' . Once the road base and the magnesium chloride has been
placed on WCR 46, I have no conflict with this application.
cc: Commissioner Baxter
File USR-996
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Weld County Plaess
930303
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
I PHONE(303)353-3645, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140C. EY, N. ORAAVENUEO631
GREELEY, COLORADO80631
COLORADO ���
June 4, 1993 """ " CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an oil and gas support
facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel
of land is described as part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this
application has been submitted is approximately 4 miles south of the Town of
Kersey; west of Weld County Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
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 June •
18, 1993, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please
call Gloria Dunn, Current Planner, if you have any questions about the 6
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 i
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)L 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
/l letter. (�
Signed: Y C M bit L
Agency: OLDRB t A5 (lays. (1,o,r,n
Date: .1(1k 09 1993 all' )291
JUN 1 4 1993
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
JUN 1 1 1993 _I PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. . Phonil, 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631
COLORADO
June 4, 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company for a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an oil and gas support
facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel
of land is described as part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this
application has been submitted is approximately 4 miles south of the Town of
Kersey; west of Weld County Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
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 June •
18, 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 and find no conflicts with our
interests. 5i .'M 77-err i^elors
4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be
submitted to you prior to:
5. Please refer to the enclosed letter.
c_Signed: -err ` — 5 Agency: /-c—'ct C/1/
Date: O 6 e ,e ,..2 j3 l
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P 03)35 5, EXT. 3540
W COU STRik VE OFFICES
TH AVENUE
C. � REG �V RADO 8 631
COLORADO `29�5ztiZ �`ti°
June 4, 1993 CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
Enclosed is an application from Conquest Oil Company Ifor a Site Specific
Development Plan and an Amended Special Review permit for an oil and gas support
facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone district. The parcel
of land is described as part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th
P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this
application has been submitted is approximately 4 miles south of the Town of
Kersey; west of Weld County Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
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 June •
18, 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: /y r � Agency: !!$I 68EELEY SOIL CONSERVATION UISTAICL
Date: 6/n/ 73 2i11'-`)r'c'1 Af/ r
�I JUN 2 1 1993
9303
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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
PHONE(303)353-3645, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
140O GREELEY, N. ORA O8 UE
631
COLORADO 80631
COLORADO NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 6,
1993, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan
and an Amended 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 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: Oil and gas support facility (brinewater
disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of the Town of Kersey; west of Weld County
Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
SIZE: 4 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 July 6, 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 o e (1) t m June 10, 1993.
Received by:
Date:
930803
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES
iArttg PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540
WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
C. N. 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, COLORADO 80631631 COLORADO
DATE: June 4, 1993
TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday,
July 6, 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 an Amended Special Review permit for an oil
and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) in the A (Agricultural) zone
district.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of the Town of Kersey; west of Weld County
Road 53 and north of Weld County Road 46.
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.
930503
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR
SURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS
Conquest Oil Company
Amended USR-996
Loren D. and Joan K. Gehring
22453 Weld County Road 53
Kersey, CO 80644
Frederick A. Combs and Colleen K. Vanlandingham
21791 Weld County Road 53
Kersey, CO 80644
Jerry W. and Kathleen J. Soukup
15737 Fortune Court
Brighton, CO 80601
Conquest Oil Company
3400 W. 16th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Arthur and Clair M. Heiser
2110 Van Buren
Loveland, CO 80537
930893
SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR
SURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS
Conquest Oil Company
Amended USR-996
Loren D. and Joan K. Gehring
22453 Weld County Road 53
Kersey, CO 80644
Frederick A. Combs and Colleen K. Vanlandingham
21791 Weld County Road 53
Kersey, CO 80644
Jerry W. and Kathleen J. Soukup
15737 Fortune Court
Brighton, CO 80601
Conquest Oil Company
3400 W. 16th Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Arthur and Clair M. Heiser
2110 Van Buren
Loveland, CO 80537
3 ®803
AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
SURFACE ESTATE
Application No.
Subject Property THE SOUTHWEST FOUR ACRES OF THAT PART OF THE SE/4 SE/4 OF SECTION 8
LYING SOUTH AND EAST OF THE GILMORE DITCH BEING EIGHT ACRES MORE OR LESS. SECTION 8,
T4N, R64W
STATE OF COLORADO
ss.
COUNTY OF WELD
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his
or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names,
addresses, and the corresponding Parcel Identification Number assigned by the
Weld County Assessor of the owners' of property (the surface estate) within
five hundred feet of the property under consideration This list was compiled
from the records of the Weld County Assessor, or an ownership update from a
title or abstract company or attorney, derived from such records, or from the
records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. The list compiled from the
records of the Weld County Assessor shall have been assembled within thirty
days of the application' s submission date.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
3rd day JUNE , 19 93, by DALE S. BUTCHER
WITNESS my hand and official seal. •
MY Commission expires: 7/30/94
Notary Public " t
ry
My Commission Expires: 9
NAMES OF OWNERS OF PROPERTY WITHIN 500 FEET
Please print or type
ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE IDENTIFICATION #
LOREN D. AND JOAN K. GEHRING 22453 WCR 53 105308000024
KERSEY, CO 80644
FREDERICK A. COMBS AND
:OLLEEN K. VANLANDINGHAM 21791 WCR 53 105317000017
KERSEY, CO 80644
ERRY W.
AND KATHLEEN J. SOUKUP 15737 FORTUNE CT. 105317000016
BRIGHTON, CO 80601
9 '0s' 3
AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS
MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE
Application No. -
Subject Property THE SOUTHWEST FOUR ACRES OF THAT PART OF THE SE/4 SE/4 OF SECTION 8
LYING SOUTH AND EAST OF THE GILMORE DITCH BEING EIGHT ACRES MORE OR LESS. SECTION 8,
T4N, R64W.
STATE OF COLORADO
) ss
COUNTY OF WELD )
THE UNDERSIGNED, being first duly sworn, states that to the best of his
or her knowledge the attached list is a true and accurate list of the names
and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under
the parcel of land under as their names appear upon the records in the Weld
County Clerk and Recorder's Office or from an ownership update from a title or
abstract company or an attorney.
The foregoing instrument was subscribed and sworn to before me this
3rd day of JUNE , 19 93 WITNESS my hand and official
seal. -
My Commission Expires : 7/30/94
Notary Public
NAMES OF INTEREST OWNERS
MINERALS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE
Please print or type
ADDRESS, TOWN/CITY,
NAME STATE AND ZIP CODE
CONQUEST OIL COMPANY 3400 W. 16TH STREET
GREELEY, CO 80631
ARTHUR AND CLAIR M. HEISER 2110 VAN BUREN
LOVELAND, CO 80537
G)Wt5T
June 25, 1993
Weld County,
Colorado
Department of Planning Services
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
ATTENTION: GLORIA
Dear Gloria:
All road work required under the Development Standards of USR #996 is scheduled to be
completed by July 2, 1993. If there are any changes, I will call you immediately.
Sincerely,
/CONQUEST.OJ1 COMPANY
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Dale S. Butcher
Vice President
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930603
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i4Sitt ' t il t DATE: July 6, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USR-996
NAME: Conquest Oil Co.
ADDRESS: 3400 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an
oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of Kersey, west of Weld County Road 53 and
north of Weld County Road 46.
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 amended proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
- The amended proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural
zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
- The amended use which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses which include agricultural production,
and other oil and gas facilities. 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.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
930sua
RECOMMENDATION, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
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. Special Review activity shall not occur on-site until the following is
provided:
A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission shall be
submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services Divsion
for review and documentation.
A plan for microseismic monitoring. The plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Weld County Health Department.
Evidence that the requirement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have
been met pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
4. 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.
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. Prior to expansion of the Special Use activity, the facility shall provide
a written document from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying that
the facility and well are adequately constructed to handle the proposed
waste volumes.
9C0C193
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Co.
AM USR-996
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and an 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 hereon. The facility shall be permitted to accept a
maximum of 5,000 barrel 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. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on-site
when the facility is receiving waste.
4. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility
and the system shall be installed according to he Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic system shall be designed by a
Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County
Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations.
5. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
6. 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
numbers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
11. The haul route shall be Weld County Road 46 east of Weld County Road 53.
No hauling shall be allowed on Weld County Road 46 west of the site to Weld
County Road 49.
12. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road maintenance and
improvements agreement.
9:0Z(3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
13. A 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 surface area within the tank
battery berm shall be constructed of at least a 24 inch compacted or in-
situ earthen materials or other low permeability materials, so as not to
exceed a seepage rate of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec. The operator shall have
available suitable evidence that a completed lining meeting these
requirements is in place.
14. All chemicals stored on-site shall be stored 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 permit shall 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 shall be entirely fenced and maintain locking gates during
periods when the facility is closed.
18. 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.
19. The sludge pit shall be lined. The pit shall be constructed of fiberglass
or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as durable and
impervious as fiberglass.
20. The drainage pits located at each disposal pad shall be constructed of
materials as required for the sludge pit.
21. 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.
22. 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 any other applicable agency.
23. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the microseismic
monitoring program approved by the Weld County Health Department.
24. The submitted drawing depicts the additional five (5) storage tanks within
the existing bermed area. The installation of these five (5) storage tanks
shall be in such a manner so that the existing liner is not compromised.
93Cg3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
25. 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.
26. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
DATE: July 6, 1993
CASE NUMBER: Amended USA-996
NAME: Conquest Oil Co.
ADDRESS: 3400 16th Street, Greeley, CO 80631
REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an
oil and gas support facility (brinewater disposal) .
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SE4 SE4 of Section 8, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M. ,
Weld County, Colorado.
LOCATION: Approximately 4 miles south of Kersey, west of Weld County Road 53 and
north of Weld County Road 46.
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 amended proposal will not remove prime
agricultural land from production.
The amended proposal is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural
zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review.
The amended use which would be permitted will be compatible with the
existing surrounding land uses which include agricultural production,
and other oil and gas facilities. 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.
The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is
conditional upon the following:
930:^3
RECOMMENDATION, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
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. Special Review activity shall not occur on-site until the following is
provided:
A detailed diagram of the injection well which has been approved and
permitted by the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission shall be
submitted to the Weld County Environmental Protection Services
Division for review and documentation.
Evidence that the requirement of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have
been met pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
4. 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.
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. Prior to expansion of the Special Use activity, the facility shall provide
a written document from the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission verifying that
the facility and well are adequately constructed to handle the proposed
waste volumes.
7. Within 30 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners, a road
maintenance and improvements agreement shall be approved by the Board of
County Commissioners. The agreement shall address the paving of Weld
County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53 and shall designate a restricted haul
route on Weld County Road 46 to Weld County Road 53.
9 .C 13
SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Conquest Oil Co.
AM USR-996
1. The Site Specific Development Plan and an 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 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. A manager, knowledgeable in operating an injection well, shall be on-site
when the facility is receiving waste.
4. An individual sewage disposal system is required for the proposed facility
and the system shall be installed according to he Weld County Individual
Sewage Disposal Regulations. The septic system shall be designed by a
Colorado Registered Professional Engineer according to the Weld County
Individual Sewage Disposal Regulations.
5. A safe and adequate fresh water supply shall be available on the facility
premises.
6. 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
numbers.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the industrial limit
of 80 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes.
10. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on the site.
11. The haul route shall be Weld County Road 46 east of Weld County Road 53.
No hauling shall be allowed on Weld County Road 46 west of the site to Weld
County Road 49.
12. The facility/operation shall comply with the approved road maintenance and
improvements agreement.
9 ,Cco3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 2
13. A 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 surface area within the tank
battery berm shall be constructed of at least a 24 inch compacted or in-
situ earthen materials or other low permeability materials, so as not to
exceed a seepage rate of 1 x 10-7 cm/sec. The operator shall have
available suitable evidence that a completed lining meeting these
requirements is in place.
14. All chemicals stored on-site shall be stored 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 permit shall 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 shall be entirely fenced and shall maintain locking gates
during periods when the facility is closed.
18. 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.
19. The sludge pit shall be lined. The pit shall be constructed of fiberglass
or alternative materials, provided that they are at least as durable and
impervious as fiberglass.
20. The drainage pits located at each disposal pad shall be constructed of
materials as required for the sludge pit.
21. 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.
22. 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 any other applicable agency.
23. The facility shall accept waste during daylight hours only.
24. The submitted drawing depicts the additional five (5) storage tanks within
the existing bermed area. The installation of these five (5) storage tanks
shall be in such a manner so that the existing liner is not compromised.
9-70se3
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, AM USR-996
Conquest Oil Co.
Page 3
25. 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.
26. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance.
27. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
28. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the
Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. 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.
930593
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 ##vAlvik-ic,c,:,) - 9(/( THE
SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
tu 1
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
ss.
COUNTY OF WELD ) II
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS (//y+In DAY OF 19 �3
v'
SEAL da
JJ 1OTARY PUBLIC
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 9'{tlity
LAST DAY TO POST SIGN IS: 1 , 19
PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES' OFFICE ON OR BEFORE THE
DATE OF THE HEARING.
9308"a
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.
v BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICAT$
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 a
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR CASE ii f1ttiir'l"V- `'a4 i(t
THE SIGN WAS POSTED BY:
NAME OF PERSON POSTING SIGN
1.7)).•
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF WELD )
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO ME THIS .Qyk DAY OF ( , 19 13 .
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