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Home My WebLink About921175.tiff RESOLUTION RE: APPROVE SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES (FOUR OIL AND GAS WELLS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT) IN THE R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on the 16th day of December, 1992, at the hour of 10:00 a.m. in the Chambers of the Board for the purpose of hearing the application of Cache Exploration, Inc. , 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1, Greeley, Colorado 80631, for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) Zone District on the following described real estate, to-wit: Part of the SW*, Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado WHEREAS, said applicant was represented by William Crews, Attorney/Landman, and Ed Holloway, Cache representative, 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 Urban Growth Boundary Area Goals and Policies. The City of Greeley has reviewed this proposal and has recommended approval of this request. b. The proposal is consistent with the R-1 (Low Density Residential) Zone District and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. PL0894 921175 PLogg c C ; Pi, 1-I�. � c/te SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. PAGE 2 c. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include residential, irrigated farm production, and pasture land. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning. d. The property is located in the Airport Overlay District. The Development Standards address this concern. No other overlay districts affect this site. e. Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County to the greatest extent possible. 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 Special Review Permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) 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. The applicant shall agree, in writing, to develop the Use by Special Review as a high-density area as defined by Section 127 of the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 4. Road damage caused by drilling or support equipment shall be repaired within 30 days of completion of the four wells. 5. The plat shall be amended to show the new location of Well #1 approximately 30 feet north of Well #4. 921175 SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. PAGE 3 The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted by the following vote on the 16th day of December, A.D. , 1992. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: 4.44/ /k `' !Py WELD CO TY, COLORADO 41/14.421447 Weld County Clerk to the Board - eoff ge Kenn y, airman BY: � ` K�w�-crr�.� ( O//� yt' 91 1I Deputy Cle to the Board Constance L. Hatber ro-Tem APPROVED AS FORM: C. W.W. Kir County Attorney Gor acy -- W. H. ebster 921175 SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. USR #995 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit is for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) Zone District as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated herein. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, including rules that pertain to oil and gas production in a high density residential areas. 4. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Weld County Airport Overlay District requirements. 5. All traffic during the drilling operation shall use Weld County Road 66 and enter and exit the property to or from the east on Weld County Road 66. 6. Wellheads shall be located at least 250 feet from the nearest property line in Sonny View Estates and no less than 350 feet from the nearest dwelling. 7. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Exploration and production waste shall be disposed of at an approved facility. 8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes, except during any operation involving the use of a drilling rig, workover rig, or fracing, as established according to Rule 803.a, State of Colorado Rules and Regulations, Rules of Practice and Procedure and Oil and Gas Conservation Act, as amended. 11. A spillage retention berm shall be installed and maintained around the tank battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank located inside the berm. 12. A stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, shall be obtained for all construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres. 921175 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. PAGE 2 13. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 921175 HEARING CERTIFICATION DOCKET NO. 92-84 RE: SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION FACILITIES (FOUR OIL AND GAS WELLS AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT) IN THE R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE DISTRICT - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. A public hearing was conducted on December 16, 1992, at 10:00 A.M. , with the following present: Commissioner George Kennedy, Chairman Commissioner Constance L. Harbert, Pro-Tem Commissioner C. W. Kirby Commissioner Gordon E. Lacy Commissioner W. H. Webster Also present: Acting Clerk to the Board, Shelly Miller Assistant County Attorney, Lee Morrison Planning Department representative, Lanell Swanson The following business was transacted: I hereby certify that pursuant to a notice dated November 25, 1992, and duly published December 3, 1992, in the Windsor Beacon, a public hearing was conducted to consider the request of Cache Exploration, Inc. , for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (low density residential) Zone District. Lee Morrison, Assistant County Attorney, made this a matter of record. Lanell Swanson, Planning Department representative, entered the favorable recommendation of the Planning Commission into the record as written. William Crews, Attorney/Landman, represented the applicant and noted the changes on the plat map, which is to be resubmitted. Mr. Crews explained that the surface location of the Seeley 111 well has been moved. In response to a question from Ms. Swanson, Mr. Crews said Seeley #1 was moved 840 feet east of the original location. Ms. Swanson noted that staff and the Planning Commission were under the impression that the actual distance was to be 1000 feet rather than 840 feet. Mr. Crews and Ms. Swanson agreed that the plat shall be amended to show the new location of Seeley #1 approximately 30 feet north of Seely #4. Ms. Swanson clarified this will be the amended Condition of Approval #5. Ed Holloway, Cache representative, clarified that said well was moved 840 feet to the east from Weld County Road 35, and it is 900 feet from the property lines. (Changed to Tape #92-43. ) He noted that is the furthest to the east they can legally move the well by State regulations. Mr. Holloway explained that Seeley #2 has been moved 200 feet from Road 35, 250 feet from the property lines, and over 300 feet from dwellings. In response to a question from Commissioner Harbert, Mr. Holloway said they could move it further east, but the landowner wanted the well positioned there. Mr. Crews explained that to move the well any further north, they would have to have the consent of all the royalty owners. He answered further questions concerning the State Oil and Gas Commission's requirements for drainage, 200-foot radius, and directional drilling. There was no public testimony offered concerning this matter. Dale Majors, surrounding property owner, stated concerns with wells being drilled on residential zoned land, and he requested the wells be moved further east. Mr. Morrison explained the problem with respect to the County's role, because State rules prevail. There was further discussion between Mr. Majors and the Board, with the Board explaining that the wells have already been moved as far as possible, and that the State has mitigated many problems and increased protection substantially. Ms. Swanson noted that the well depth would be approximately 7,300 feet. Mr. Morrison noted that the area has not been formally designated as high density, but the applicant has agreed to treat it as such. Sheila Baessler, surrounding property owner, questioned where the angle drilling would be coming across. She noted that the soils are unstable and requested the angle drilling not be allowed to come under the housing. Mr. Morrison confirmed that the 921175 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. PAGE 2 enforcement of the Permit would be done by Weld County. Ms. Baessler said that at the Planning Commission on December 15, 1992, they requested a geologist be present at today's hearing to ensure soil conditions are not a problem. After further discussion between Ms. Baessler and Mr. Morrison, Ted Baessler, surrounding property owner, stated he would also like to hear a geologist say it is a safe operation. There was further discussion concerning the incident of the Weld County Lumber explosion in LaSalle, which was due to an old water well and gas leaks. Blaine Johnson said his family has owned mineral rights in the area since 1905, and he recommends drilling be permitted according to the Oil and Gas Commission guidelines. Mr. Holloway said in reference to the slant drilling, the well will be located 860 feet from the west line and 530 feet from the south line of Grand View Drive culdesac. The minimum depth, before the drilling enters the subdivision, will be 7, 000 to 7,300 feet. Mr. Holloway said there are unstable soils at the surface; however, the casing required by state is to be at 380 to 400 foot, and the unstable soils are only 60 to 70 feet deep. He reiterated that the wells are as far east as the State allows, and there is an independent geologist present. Mr. Crews said the explosion in LaSalle was an old water well which was not plugged. He noted there are thousands of oil and gas wells in Weld County, of which there have been no incidences of public injury. Dean Cummins, Certified Petroleum Geologist, said the soil profile is thin, consisting of 30 to 50 feet of gravel under the subsoils. He stressed the safety of the deviation technique and noted migration through the cement zones is extremely unlikely. Mr. Cummins said the law requires that minerals be removed. In response to a question from Commissioner Harbert, Mr. Cummins stated there is no risk at all of houses being under structural danger. Mr. Cummins responded to a question from Mr. Morrison concerning the Codell and Niobrara formations. In response to a question from Commissioner Webster, Mr. Morrison said there is nothing in the State regulations which require oil and gas wells to be a specific distance from water wells; however, there are special protections. Mr. Crews explained that uses are limited within a 200-foot radius of oil and gas wells. Mr. Cummins said there are 300-foot water wells in the Fox Hills; but, the State feels 400 feet of surface casing is adequate protection. In response to a question from Commissioner Harbert, Mr. Crews said Seeley #2 will be a straight-down hole. Commissioner Harbert questioned whether they could move the well and angle drill. Mr. Holloway said at the Planning Commission meeting they gave the 100 residents the option to defray the $33,000 cost to deviate the hole, which would also create other problems for Cache. In response to a question from Commissioner Webster, Mr. Holloway said the life expectancy for most wells is nine to fifteen years. Mr. Holloway responded to a question from Commissioner Lacy by stating Cache proposed restricting access to Weld County Road 66 for all heavy-duty equipment. He also noted there are no water wells in Section 24. Commissioner Kirby stated that since the LaSalle incident, there have been more stringent cement requirements enforced. Mr. Holloway reiterated that many regulation changes have been made since that time, and that the explosion was a water well, which are not regulated like oil and gas wells. He said the incident was in the early 1980's, and there are still no final conclusions. In response to a question from Commissioner Lacy, Mr. Holloway said they are installing three mufflers on the pumps and engine, which comply to State Oil and Gas standards. Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the request of Cache Exploration, Inc. , for a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (low density residential) 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. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lacy, and on a roll-call vote, it carried unanimously. Commissioner Harbert stated she is voting yes only because she feels her hands are tied, and she would feel better if Seeley #2 was moved. She also commented that Mr. Holloway's statement, concerning the cost of the deviated hole, was degrading to the residents. 921175 RE: HEARING CERTIFICATION - CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. PAGE 3 This Certification was approved on the 21st day of December, 1992. APPROVED: getilit ATTEST: /I11WG!/L'Gi5.,;,;- BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD C UNTY, COLORADO Weld County Clerk to the Board By: 1�. Ge ot e Kefinedy, C airman Deputy C rk to the Board I V-I6-/f.re L.onstance L. Harber{ ro-Tem TAPE #92-42 & #92-43 � y C. W. Ki DOCKET #92-84 Gor a PL0894 W. H. ebster 921175 ATTENDANCE RECORD HEARINGS ARE AS FOLLOWS ON THIS 16th DAY OF December 1992: DOCKET U 92-79 - Associated Natural Gas, Inc. - USR DOCKET it 92-80 - Finley, Robbie J. and Kimberly - USR DOCKET # 92-81 - Fleck, Robert R. and Lorreta J. - USR DOCKET U 92-84 - Cache Exploration, Inc. - USR PLEASE write or print your name legibly, your address and the DOCKET # (as listed above) or the name of the applicant of the hearing you are attending. NAME ADDRESS HEARING ATTENDING Lo2FTTA FLECK eZ3o i/7/? /.ave C exLy 9.:- ' l r ,;,_fla.c. a3.,.e.4,t&I-1 ,r /'1 z 7 - 71 ^'tc� /7;,,,,L.7 y 2__ /r c 92,2L_____ H//11967ZG4' F/,vLE 20'1 B J 5 h ("Qw) C/c1-Yo 41£sri, /16s>iz.-i-.m J© otrnaoie j. FFJ Lg-�u-- `a- flv e- __Ti .x/ = r> /7r-! 1<�' - C1 i r2 -__Fe Aiaus /a23 aC� ctuto 37,202 , Gree�e� 9 -�Ynigc7y�� /ll;i n.,.- It_- /l`1 21- h G.,..,--./ 92, -.1-17�SJ�`T, _1ct. c .� ae L „2/ �?k ?.ClJoe e 9,2 G( Svc_ CI 4f.)ilvwa-i 1,?,n a �, Avg. cy,zEIFci I'd. - C -1 61 Se It ,,,, a9ii ��4d *. (*ioe% QA- Pit Us ti'. c. 3 5 -r, e- �:- - sr US `T \S .es r 3`,S05 2 �>fi,/ C ; �/ �Y�c<'4 77.1.:7_ ` Sli �1/4 le,A/c4icsf,,A„ic.- _3,5 o S /7/0,/,,,,C - ..c, kite e I 4i1 o rJew- 2200 'Re tt cica CC&a/ 1.2 -3 s-ivur4 \ Sh71`/(Uel- 2131 Grua-No view Drit e- e ets i ell -5 L/ 92;x.'75 NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, on December 16, 1992, conditionally approved a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review Permit for the property and purpose described below. Conditional approval of this plan creates a vested property right pursuant to Article 68 of Title 24, C.R.S. , as amended, for a period of three years. APPLICANT: Cache Exploration, Inc. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, Colorado 80631 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW* of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado TYPE AND INTENSITY OF APPROVED USE: Oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (low density residential) Zone District SIZE OF PARCEL: 95. 15 acres, more or less Failure to abide by the terms and conditions of approval will result in a forfeiture of the vested property right. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO BY: DONALD D. WARDEN CLERK TO THE BOARD BY: CJOLOOL,A Deputy Cl� ��k to the Board PUBLISHED: December 24, 1992, in the Windsor Beacon SUEZ AFFIDAVIT OF PUBLICATION The Board « Coenb STATE OF COLORADO Commissioners of Weld Ss County, Colorado, on COUNTY OF WELD December 10, 1002, conditionally approved o She Spec;eb Dewbpmem Plan and Special Review I, KEITH HANSEN, of said County of Weld, being duly Pent for die prw.dy and sworn,say that I am publisher of purpose described below. Condibnal approval of this plan creates a reefed 'WINDSOR BEACON property right pursuant to Ankle 00 of TIM 24,CAS., r amended,fora period of a weekly newspaper having a general circulation in said three yews. County and State, published in the town of WINDSOR, APPLICANT: Caohe in said County and State; and that the notice, of which apiaAvenue, tbn,Ins. 1221 20th the annexed is a true copy, published Suit*f Greeley, has been in said Colorado 80631 weekly for__successive weeks, that the notice LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Part was published in the regular and entire issue of every d 1M SWt/4 of Sedlen 24, number of the paper during the period and time of mot of the Range ea publication, and in the newspaper ro er and not in a Tow d the 0th R a ea proper Caady.Colorado supplement, and that the first publication of said notice TYPE AND INTENSITY OF was in said paper bearing the date of the APPROVED USE:OII and j� pie pm production (fouroZ9 day of t61-GC.!ii 1, A.D., 19 r and oil and gas wells and Y associated equipment)In the last publication bearing the date of the the R-I (low density ndtlatlag taw District day of A.D., 19_ and 012E OF PARCEL:95.15 AOles,mom that the said WINDSOR BEACON has been published continuously and uninterruptedly for the period of 5 Falurs to abide bylM barns and esMabns of approval consecutive weeks,in said County and State, prior to the will result In a forfeiture of date of first publication of said notice, and the same is a Ise vested properly right. newspaper within the meaning of an Act to regulate BOARD OF COUNTY printing of legal notices an advertisements, approved COMMISSIONERS,WELD May 18, 1931,and all prior cts r as in force. COUNTY.COLORADO BY: DONALD D.WARDEN, CLERK TO THE BOARD BY:WSW K.Mier,Deputy ` £SIR Climate the Board �ry- RMrr the M O is Blwr Subscri d and sworn to before me this //a day • Baaaa on Iteswaltar7N, taiga of 19 %3 Ax4a rte. 2-it' • NOTARY PUBLIC LII t My commission expires Cv'UB % 2) e v re, • • 92.1.175" C'Jr.J. /V SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING December 15, 1992 Page 2 Bill O'Hare asked for an explanation of a lease-back and what type of farming would continue on the property. Gene Habrock said the property would be planted with alfalfa, pinto beans and native grasses. The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. No one wished to speak. Bud Clemons moved to amend Condition of Approval Number 2(a) to read "an executed agreement with both property owners to the north showing the ability of the applicant to acquire a 50-foot right-of-way on both sides of the section line to provide access south from State Highway 392 or as otherwise agreed to by the Weld County Engineering Department" . Bill O'Hare seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes; Jean Hoffman - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Tom Rulon - yes. Motion carried unanimously. Bill O'Hare was concerned about the letter from the Town of Severance stating this proposal was not compatible with the Town's Comprehensive Plan. Bob Van Dop stated he was not aware the Town of Severance had a Comprehensive Plan. Lanell Swanson said a Comprehensive Plan for the Town of Severance cannot be documented. Bud Clemons moved Case Number Z-475, Eugene L. and Pamela A. Habrock, c/o Tuttle Applegate, Inc. , be forwarded, as amended, to the Board of County Commissioners with the Planning Commission recommendation for approval. Richard Kimmel seconded the motion. The Chairperson asked the secretary to poll the members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes; Jean Hoffman - yes; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Bud Clemons - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Tom Rulon - yes. Motion carried unanimously. CASE NUMBER: USR-995 APPLICANT: Cache Exploration, Inc. REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an oil and gas production facility (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. rai '75 -£k it; b - SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING December 15, 1992 Page 3 William G. Crews, Attorney, representative, Cache Exploration, Inc. , gave a detailed technical overview of the application (20 minutes) . With the aid of exhibits and visual graphs he showed the proposed location of the four wells around Seeley Lake. He also went into a detailed explanation regarding diversion drilling to a depth of 7,300 feet below the Sunnyview Estates Subdivision. He explained there would be one common tank battery site shielded behind a tree out of view of the Sunnyview Estates Subdivision. Cache Exploration would install an additional muffler on the rig itself. When drilling is complete all that will remain will be the casing, tubing head, and a valve. Jean Hoffman asked how long the actual drilling of each well would take. William Crews said 5 days maximum. Bud Clemons asked if the surface and mineral owners were the same. William Crews said no. Bill O'Hare was concerned about traffic and children having access into this area. Ed Holloway, representative, Cache Exploration, Inc. , showed the property line that is partially fenced and explained this proposal will be in the middle of a corn field. Shirley Camenisch asked about a security fence. Ed Holloway said this was not planned for but if necessary Cache Exploration would comply. The Chairperson asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against this application. Jim Kepler, surrounding property owner, had objections to the noise, access onto the site, proximity to a residential area, and safety concerns. Dave Fagerburg, surrounding property owner, said he had started this subdivision and realizes progress can't be stopped. He wants to see Cache Exploration, Inc. , take responsibility for any incidents in this area due to their progress on these wells. Lee Morrison explained Cache Exploration is legally responsible anyway. Insurance coverage for this company was discussed and it was determined Cache Exploration's insurance policy could be circulated to the homeowners. Shirley Camenisch asked who signed the original mineral lease. William Crews said there were a number of lessees, a previous owner sold the land but held on to the mineral rights. This parcel of land was purchased by the new owner, who developed Sunnyview Estates, without the mineral rights. Gwen Jenks, surrounding property owner, compared the explosion of the tank in Lafayette, to what could happen in this area where the ground is already unstable. .275 5 SUMMARY OF THE WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING December 15, 1992 Page 4 Ted Baessler, surrounding property owner, said he is a local contractor and is worried about cracks in the foundation of his house due to underground drilling causing vibrations. He said the foundations on the homes in this area have to be engineer designed. He is also concerned about gases rising up through the ground when fracing occurs. Extension discussion followed (90 minutes) covering all areas of concern. Blaine Johnson, Attorney, representative, mineral rights owners, explained angle drilling is not a new process. He would like to see the Planning Commission follow the guidelines set forth by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. Gwen Jenks, surrounding property owner, asked what the purpose of calling the surrounding property owners to these hearings if their concerns were not taken seriously. Lee Morrison explained they were not called to the hearing, the notice they received was to inform them of the hearing date. Lee Morrison also explained the legal process between state government and local government regarding oil and gas permitting. Shelia Baessler, surrounding property owner, had the same concerns as the previous surrounding property owners and was adamant about Ed Holloway, Cache Exploration, providing a geologist to relieve the concerns about the instability of the area and the potential danger to the property owners. Bill O'Hare moved Case Number USR-995, Cache Exploration, Inc. , 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 members of the Planning Commission for their decision. Richard Kimmel - yes; Bill O'Hare - yes; Jean Hoffman - no; Judy Yamaguchi - yes; Shirley Camenisch - yes; Tom Rulon - yes; Bud Clemons - abstain. Motion carried. Jean Hoffman commented she voted no because this application was not compatible with other surrounding land-uses. Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. Respectful 'tted, Sharyn R f Secretary 094 7S BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION CORRECTED RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY' COMMXS ONER 3 Moved by Bill O'Hare that the following resolution be introduced f6k p*psage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld£ 1:Jrity P3ac�ning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: USR-995 NAME: Cache Exploration, Inc. ADDRESS: 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1, Greeley, Colorado 80631 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan Urban Growth Boundary Area Goals and Policies. The City of Greeley has reviewed this proposal and has recommended approval of this request. The proposal is consistent with the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include residential, irrigated farm production, and pasture land. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning. The property is located in the Airport Overlay District. The Development Standards address this concern. No other Overlay Districts affect this site; and Elk.hibit C RESOLUTION, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County to the greatest extent possible. 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. The applicant shall agree, in writing, to develop the Use by Special Review as a high density area as defined by Section 127 of the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 4. Road damage caused by drilling or support equipment shall be repaired within 30 days of completion of the four wells. 5. The plat shall be amended to show the new location of Well #1, 1000 feet east. Motion seconded by Richard Kimmel. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Abstain Richard Kimmel Jean Hoffman Bud Clemons Bill O'Hare Judy Yamaguchi Shirley Camenisch Tom Rulon 3N X75 RESOLUTION, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 3 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, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on December 15, 1992. Dated the l.th of De ember, 1992 Sharyn I. Ruff Secretary �.7L1.17S SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission including rules that pertain to oil and gas production in a high density residential areas. 4. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Weld County Airport Overlay District Requirements. 5. All traffic during the drilling operation shall use Weld County Road 66 and enter and exit the property to or from the east on Weld County Road 66. 6. Wellheads shall be located at least 250 feet from the nearest property line in Sonny View Estates and no less 350 feet from the nearest dwelling. 7. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Exploration and production waste shall be disposed of at an approved facility. 8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes except during any operation involving the use of a drilling rig, workover rig, or fracing, as established according to Rule 803.a, State of Colorado Rules and Regulations, Rules of Practice and Procedure and Oil and Gas Conservation Act, as amended. 11. A spillage retention berm shall be installed and maintained around the tank battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank located inside the berm. 921175 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 12. A stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, shall be obtained for all construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres. 13. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. BEFORE THE WELD COUNTY, COLORADO, PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Moved by Bill O'Hare that the following resolution be introduced for passage by the Weld County Planning Commission. Be it resolved by the Weld County Planning Commission that the application for: CASE NUMBER: USR-995 NAME: Cache Exploration, Inc. ADDRESS: 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1, Greeley, Colorado 80631 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. be recommended favorably to the Board of County Commissioners for the following reasons: 1. The submitted materials are in compliance with the application requirements of Section 24.7 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 2. It is the opinion of the Department of Planning Services' staff that the applicant has shown compliance with Section 24.3 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance as follows: The proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan Urban Growth Boundary Area Goals and Policies. The City of Greeley has reviewed this proposal and has recommended approval of this request. The proposal is consistent with the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include residential, irrigated farm production, and pasture land. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning. The property is located in the Airport Overlay District. The Development Standards address this concern. No other Overlay Districts affect this site; and Exh b ,t F 9. '175 RESOLUTION, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County to the greatest extent possible. 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. The applicant shall agree, in writing, to develop the Use by Special Review as a high density area as defined by Section 127 of the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 4. Road damage caused by drilling or support equipment shall be repaired within 30 days of completion of the four wells. 5. The plat shall be amended to show the new location of Well #1, 1000 feet east. Motion seconded by Richard Kimmel. VOTE: For Passage Against Passage Abstain Richard Kimmel Bud Clemons Jean Hoffman Bill O'Hare Judy Yamaguchi Shirley Camenisch Tom Rulon 1175 RESOLUTION, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 3 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, Sharyn Ruff, Recording Secretary for the Weld County Planning Commission, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing resolution, is a true copy of the resolution of the Planning Commission of Weld County, Colorado, adopted on December 15, 1992. Dated the 5th of ce ber, 1992 Sharyn F Ruf Secretary SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 1. The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission including rules that pertain to oil and gas production in a high density residential areas. 4. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Weld County Airport Overlay District Requirements. 5. All traffic during the drilling operation shall use Weld County Road 66 and enter and exit the property to or from the east on Weld County Road 66. 6. Wellheads shall be located at least 250 feet from the nearest property line in Sonny View Estates and no less 350 feet from the nearest dwelling. 7. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Exploration and production waste shall be disposed of at an approved facility. 8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes except during any operation involving the use of a drilling rig, workover rig, or fracing, as established according to Rule 803.a, State of Colorado Rules and Regulations, Rules of Practice and Procedure and Oil and Gas Conservation Act, as amended. 11. A spillage retention berm shall be installed and maintained around the tank battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank located inside the berm. 3211'75 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 12. A stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, shall be obtained for all construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres. 13. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 921175 INVENTORY OF ITEMS SUBMITTED FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant: Cache Exploration, Inc. Case Number: USR-995 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1. Application 11 pages X 2. 1 Application plat 1 page 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. 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. Memo, dated December 1, 1992, from Mr. John X Pickle, Weld County Health Department 12. Memo, dated December 20, 1992, from Ed Herring X Weld County Sheriff' s Office, Office of Emergency Management 13. Referral response, dated November 19, 1992, from X Gerald M. Smith, Eaton Fire Protection District 14. Memo, dated December 7, 1992, from Drew X Scheltinga 15. Letter, dated December 10, 1992, from Henry M. X Epstein, Greeley Planning Director 16. Referral response, dated December 9, 1992, from X Kevin Bunnell, Greeley/Weld County Airport 17. Amended plat (reduced in size) . X I hereby certify that the 17 items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing. I further certify that these items were forwarded to the Clerk to the Board's office on December 16, 1992. Cur ann STATE OF COLORADO ) COUNTY OF WELD n SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME THIS tip day of1O1,•Q.4099.)C 196) .2-9 SEAL v •~O O h : < sir • u �� = •'•, o � � ;� o; NOT Y PUBLIC klic)() My Commssi�ni Expt4e• MyCc......... r. ..!!d,.:;::';2i,1995 sun+`' 921175 EXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHE Case us-k_ cat& Exhibit Submitted By Exhibit Descri tion 11/i L q Aa r V�2G 1s� 2 `Lro . ..-.c_ � /�A. �o t3o-a,tiz iiO1,2,C. c . t0 L uS c t'J . )10:.. ti �� d.te-o_t4,1 L 11Joa L X01 Cat /o2//40 E. P /=Q/r F. 1" LaiyaLLN ( 17Yurvu Aata-w tellehanti G Pecan m l t_eit J ^' G. ,1Y41.0ThIYbUVP e-r 1/uED tOtA24,C e y0 l�a H. PhaltUrwA l inaw 411MEI/Lii, ati(AinA J. K. L. M. N. 0. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. W. X. Y. Z. 92:275 CEX ot5 TJT TT CLC=r': 1vT : CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 • Greeley, CO 80631 • 303-353-1100 November 17, 1992 Board of Weld County Commissioners 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Commissioners: By this letter we wish to clarify information contained on our letter of November 13 concerning the type of drilling rig to be used in connection with the Seeley wells near the Sonny View Estates subdivision. We stated in our letter that the drilling contractor would be using a truck-mounted rig. In further conversations with Quantum,we have learned that the truck is not an integral part of the rig,but requires separate trucks for transportation. This rig does,however,require fewer loads to move than the larger triple rigs commonly used in this area. It is indeed much shorter and also uses a smaller surface area than the larger rigs. We do not believe that any difference will be noticed by neighbors between this small double rig and a true truck-mounted rig, but we do want to inform you of the correct terminology for the rig to be used. If you have any questions, please let me know. Cordially, egder/Yide— Jack L. Schreiber President JLS/wgc E)4.1-O r3IT c.a.- ' �� 9211 '75 AGENDA WELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Tuesday, December 15, 1992 12:00 noon - Weld County Planning Commission Luncheon - Pepe O'Tooles, 2726 W. 11th Street Road, Greeley, Colorado. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 1:30 p.m. - Public Meeting of the Weld County Planning Commission, County Commissioners' First Floor Hearing Room (#101) , Weld County Centennial Center, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado. ROLL CALL Judy Yamaguchi - Chairman Bud Clemons Don Feldhaus - Vice-Chairman Jean Hoffman Juliette Kroekel Richard Kimmel Shirley Camenisch Bill O'Hare Tom Rulon 1. CASE NUMBER: Z-475 APPLICANT: Eugene L. and Pamela A. Habrock, c/o Tuttle Applegate, Inc. REQUEST: Change of Zone from A (Agricultural) to E (Estate) . LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the W2 NW4 and part of the E2 NW4 of Section 24, T6N, R67W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: South of Highway 392, east of Weld County Road 23. 2. CASE NUMBER: USR-995 APPLICANT: Cache Exploration, Inc. REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for an oil and gas production facility (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. CewnC S -a- 1) r 3 0 ft LJ,u,c, ("it ‘t..... .___ ''':._:`'._D CTJ I DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES D' " PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES WI I, ' 20 < .! L VU 1400 N.17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 CWELD CLEEc COLORADO NOTICET HOF PUBLIC HEARING The Weld County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 15, 1992, at 1:30 p.m. for the purpose of considering a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for the property described below. Approval of the request may create a vested property right pursuant to Colorado Law. APPLICANT: Cache Exploration, Inc. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. TYPE AND INTENSITY OF PROPOSED USE: Oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. SIZE: 95.15 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 , 915 Tenth Street, Room 342, Greeley, Colorado 80631, before the above date or presented at the public hearing on December 15, 1992. 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 (1) time ember 3, 1992. 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ADDRESS: 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1, Greeley, Colorado 80631 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. 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 Urban Growth Boundary Area Goals and Policies. The City of Greeley has reviewed this proposal and has recommended approval of this request. The proposal is consistent with the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district and is provided for as a Use by Special Review. - The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses which include residential, irrigated farm production, and pasture land. The uses which would be permitted can be compatible with the future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning. - The property is located in the Airport Overlay District. The Development Standards address this concern. No other Overlay Districts affect this site; and Special Review Permit Development Standards will provide adequate protection of the health, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood and County to the greatest extent possible. 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. 92175 RECOMMENDATION, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 The Department of Planning Services' staff recommendation for approval is conditional upon the following: 1. The attached Development Standards for the Special Review permit shall be adopted and placed on the Special Review plat prior to recording the plat. The plat shall be delivered to the Department of Planning Services and be ready for recording in the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's office within 15 days of approval by the Board of County Commissioners . 2. The Special Review activity shall not occur nor shall any building or electrical permits be issued on the property until the Special Review plat is ready to be recorded in the office of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder. 3. The applicant shall agree, in writing, to develop the Use by Special Review as a high density area as defined by Section 127 of the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 4. Road damage caused by drilling or support equipment shall be repaired within 30 days of completion of the four wells . 5. The plat shall be amended to show the new location of Well #1, 1000 feet east. r 4 t f SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 1, The Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit is for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district as submitted in the application materials on file in the Department of Planning Services and subject to the Development Standards stated hereon. 2. Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 90 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 3. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Colorado Code of Regulations, Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission including rules that pertain to oil and gas production in a high density residential areas. 4. The property shall be maintained in compliance with the Weld County Airport Overlay District Requirements. 5. All traffic during the drilling operation shall use Weld County Road 66 and enter and exit the property to or from the east on Weld County Road 66. 6 . Wellheads shall be located at least 250 feet from the nearest property line in Sonny View Estates and no less 350 feet from the nearest dwelling. 7 . All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Exploration and production waste shall be disposed of at an approved facility. 8. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 9. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 10. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. 11. A spillage retention berm shall be installed and maintained around the tank battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank located inside the berm. 9::;::1.1'75 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS, USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Page 2 12. A stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, shall be obtained for all construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres. 13. All construction on the property shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Weld County Building Code Ordinance. 14. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design Standards of Section 24.5 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 15. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Operation Standards of Section 24.6 of the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. 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. 92: 175 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT City of 1000 10TH STREET, GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 (303) 350-9780 Greeley December 10, 1992 Keith A. Schuett Current Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1400 North 17th Avenue Greeley CO 80631 Subject: USR-995 Cache Exploration, Inc. Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review for Oil and Gas Exploration Dear Mr. Schuett: At its December 8, 1992 , meeting, the Greeley Planning Commission reviewed the above item and found that it complies with our Comprehensive Plan Policy No. 3 .2 . The oil and gas exploration will be located in such a manner as to lessen the negative external influences it would have on surrounding nonindustrial land. It was the understanding that Well No. 1 would be located about 1, 000 feet further east from the initial site due to marshy conditions of the site and potential wetland designation for the drilling area. The Planning Commission asked that we provide you with a list of design criteria recently agreed upon by another oil and gas exploration company to lessen safety and environmental impacts on the community. The design alternatives for four oil and gas wells recently approved by the City were well received by those acting on the request as well as by the applicant. We hope this information can be of some use to you. Si cerel 11 Henry M. Epstein, AICP DEC 1 1 1992 IUI Planning Administrator Jj kb 7 City of Greeley November 16, 1992 TO: Paul Grattet, City Manager FROM: Rebecca L. Safarik, Community Development Director SUBJECT: Use by Special Review to Allow Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Storage by Mineral Resources, Inc. , Greeley Commerce Center Sites This memorandum is an addendum to the submitted agenda packet provided for Council action at its November 17, 1992, meeting. As noted': in the Planning Commission minutes, no affirmative recommendation was made concerning one of the well sites and associated tank battery (Well and Tank Battery No. 1) . The Commissioners voiced a wide range of concerns relative to the siting of the well, none of which were able to be addressed at the meeting by •the;; applicant. The applicant, an affected property owner, and staff met on November 11, 1992, to discuss remedial actions to lessen safety concerns about the placement of tank batteries near occupied buildings or areas for future industrial development. As a result of this meeting, all outstanding issues have been addressed to the satisfaction of the City departments involved, the applicant, and the adjacent property owner. Adjustments have been agreed upon as to the design of the tank batteries, the size of the tanks to be used, and the safety measures to be taken to lessen impacts on adjacent properties. Following are the suggested amendments for Council 's consideration with this application. < The applicant, Mineral Resources, Inc. , fully supports these changes and has provided the technical evidence that the alternative design for the tank batteries will be viable. (See attachment. ) The plans wil lfully comply with all State regulations, and to the degree possible, satisfy the intent of the City's Zoning and Fire Codes. The specific amendments are as follows: 1. All tank batteries will be placed at below-grade locations. The excavation and construction of holding areas are inclusive of bermed walls which will be at least eight feet (8 ' ) in depth from the top of the bermed walls. The sloped banks will be covered by crushed aggregate which will serve as fire walls. See Alternative D on the attached plan. Za Paul Grattet November 16, 1992 Page Two A four-foot staircase will descend into the holding area. The separator and other equipment for pumping the oil will be at grade near the vehicular access to the tank battery. Tanks having a capacity of 200 barrels rather than 300 barrels are to be used. Inner berms around the base of the tanks to hold in contaminants were discussed. However, narrowing the base of the pits to be five feet (5' ) out from each tank would eliminate the need for a separate interior berm. The bases of all tank batteries will be lined with clay to decrease the risk of contamination of the water table only fourteen feet (14 ' ) below grade. 2. All tanks will be painted muted earth-tone colors. 3. No more than twenty percent (20%) of each tank will be exposed over the top of the berms for the holding areas. 4. Drainage systems shall be installed within each holding area inclusive of sump pumps to draw out any ponded water which might occur from time to time. The applicant shall be responsible for monitoring this situation as needed. 5. Each tank battery shall be enclosed by security fencing. Other equipment may also be enclosed. 6. Each access road to the tank batteries and other equipment shall be compacted and be surfaced by at least a six-inch (6") road base for the twenty-foot (20' ) access drive and turnaround area needed for emergency and service vehicles. 7. Lines designed to serve as pump-outs for the oil must be capable of draining, if they are remote from the tank. Tank batteries utilizing remote at-grade connections will need to have automatic drainback systems with a check valve at each end and a shut-off at the base of the tank. 8. Dirt excavated from the pits on-site shall be dispersed elsewhere on site (land application) . Topsoil will be separated out and retained on site for surface reuse. 9. Tank Battery No. 2 will be relocated so that it will be in the far northwest corner of the tract north of 31st Street. • T.a raitt •J Paul Grattet November 16, 1992 Page Three 10. Tank Battery No. 1 will be relocated so that it will be in the far southeast corner of the parcel on which it is located. It will be at least 25 feet (25' ) west of the western right-of-way line for 1st Avenue. 11. If City Council approves Alternative D, which would suppress the tank batteries into a pit below grade, no occupied building should be closer than two hundred feet (200') , unless appropriate safety measures are taken in the siting and design of future additions to existing buildings or new structures. If there is a change in the design of a tank battery to fully bury the tanks, the 200-foot separation requirement is not needed. 12. Should new design options arise due to technological advances which are equivalent to or greater than the safety and design measures proposed, the applicant would have the opportunity to amend its site plan to incorporate these design options as an administrative amendment. kb i i I : • • 4 1 . 3 ?;„,.. ..‘.,..\ L .,i.: .... i i �eL. 1 •. . 7`5,..:. I d i i ii 1• G y f j s r t 'IrCAleit.. I • y , I I II �,Xiii 7n 1,IL tf- . ----_-.-. . ._ . I I i .....,...!,t‘ ('y Al t I 6, i !„ . ..;,i4 • ;,* .. . k; $ I (..) ; i ... ..,... ,.... . • : 1 .., . . . . 1 ciN ; .., . :. ; : . ! ; i \ .: . ._ .v,,,..).. , _ ,......i 4,..,. .,; i , .,, , ,,, • ., ,....; ...,, a. 'tea ' kJ k , . s x r i '+J.•F V f ..t.. 10 4--.1 71c..t- ` • F' ,i. . is. t....."--- - . / .. �' .. ,� ms's .1Ir Ye+%�Srj ..jr,` • • 3-22 T?` ; ..,.. •.,, ,,. .ter,:i 'a p twee DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1 PHONE(303) 353.3845, EXT.3540 111 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES C. 1400 N.17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631631 COLORADO November 17, 1992 CASE NUMBER: USR-995 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Cache Exploration, Inc. , for A Site specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of -the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. 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 December 1, 1992, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Keith A. Schuett, 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 . c,.„,"N.q . ,�. ,P, A.-�-t p.,vcakcc 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to he enclosed letter. Signed: • Agency: c,rw�:�� j_�E�.'o c_ao. t-s-s-2 A.4-¢y2RM- Date: DEC 1 1 199 J � � Rupp trm( o J FF.e1.1 a� STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) PLANNING COMMISSION SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE The undersigned, of lawful age, having been first duly sworn upon his oath, deposes and states under penalty of perjury that: 1. Cache Exploration, Inc. is the Applicant in Weld County Use by Special Review Case #995. 2. The undersigned is Vice President of Cache Exploration, Inc. 3. The undersigned personally posted the three signs provided by the Weld County Department of Planning Services on the property on December 4, 1992, which date was at least 10 days before the Weld County Planning Commission hearing to be held on December 15, 1992 concerning said Case #995. Further Affiant sayeth not. / /Th, M ( - - --<, .4- 4.€ ' , N �; K �. Edward. Holloway Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of December, 1992. / My commission expires: 1�l '�/ek (I x /4 //1-/ /,)o':'—/ `� my Jainism,ananissina,Fxpu es Sept 21 1996 Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 9th day of December, 1992, by Edward A. Holloway. Witness my hand and official seal. InJ �vlp commission expires: ,m1/ 711 (,I k" �°�,,`_J22 EA /� My Cortmissian Expires Sept.21, 1996 .) 1 Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SIGN POSTING CERTIFICATE The undersigned, of lawful age, having been first duly sworn upon his oath, deposes and states under penalty of perjury that: 1. Cache Exploration, Inc. is the Applicant in Weld County Use by Special Review Case #995. 2. The undersigned is Vice President of Cache Exploration, Inc. 3. The undersigned personally posted the three signs provided by the Weld County Department of Planning Services on the property on December 4, 1992, which date was at least 10 days before the Weld County Board of County Commissioners hearing to be held on December 16, 1992 concerning said Case #995. Further Affiant sayeth not. ( /1 ( J Edward A. Holloway / Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9th day of December, 1992. My commission expires: My'.anmssston Exams Sept.21, 1998 A Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 9th day of December, 1992, by Edward A. Holloway. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: /, 1k/7_71 ,ejc�� c-'/ My CornmealExpires Sept 21 f998 Notary Public ?-711.::.75 Summary of Cache Seeley #1, #2, #3 & #4 Wells SWy. of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West 1. Drilling will take place East of WCR 35...in a farm field, as indicated below. 2. Wellheads will be at least 250 feet from the nearest Sunny View Estates property line and over 350 feet from the nearest dwelling. No above-ground pumping units will be on the wells in the foreseeable future. If ever installed, they will be run by electric motors. 3. Separators and tanks will be placed at the East side of the SWI/., in excess of 1,000 feet from the nearest Sunny View Estates lot line. Tanks will be painted an earth tone color. 4. Each well is expected to take approximately five days to drill. 5. Drilling, completion and operation of the wells will be in full compliance with rules, orders and regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas— Conservation Commission. 1 `/ • • '\• 4763_—T\ WIND•0- I ROAD . '•14752 Yk "'CCCI 470 a 7-----11° \\ ' 1REELEY 11 \11 \ Fyn% . II = V� II IIll Its II `0 J II II u1 II 11 �1 6 •11: I: II / li O II 1`D 47332 �o l� Buell Sch i t1 w: \ !KI I W m n a � ry; • • cb 7 i• .\_'� / 'lilt !Nat mss` • �� l ' • : ;Seeley „ i • 1 4727;; 61:: rat , O 1 t °° • : fake w :a 7os V F . ' 3 < •o= a .• . .1;es, ii . C? r- _ ....„____,,,---\ `� �.c 1 C(� �... 47/0 .. r /• o 921175 l ti' l/kArl ot5 _ .n C C C� =� " � l�r knit rt7 E CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 • Greeley, CO 80631 • 303-353-1100 November 9, 1992 Board of Weld County Commissioners 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Commissioners: Cache has just obtained oil and gas leases covering the SW1< of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, and desires to drill four oil and gas wells prior to December 31, 1992. The SWV4 is zoned R-1,with Sunny View Estates being on the West side of 35th Avenue (WCR 35), and all areas East of 35th Avenue being used solely for agriculture. No subdivision platting has taken place East of 35th Avenue. Cache is aware that it must seek and obtain a Use by Special Review ("USR") to allow drilling of the wells, since such activities are not within the uses by right for R-1 zoning. An application for such a USR is now being completed, with filing to be done as soon as the complete application package can be assembled. It is extremely important that these wells be drilled during 1992, since to delay drilling will result in the loss of tax credits under Section 29 of the Federal Income Tax Code. The loss to Cache,should drilling not take place, is expected to exceed$350,000. These wells are marginally economic, and the tax credits play a large role in the determination to drill the wells. In addition, drilling will be done by an Oklahoma drilling contractor who has agreed to move a rig to this area based on the drilling of nine wells...of which four will be these Cache wells. The benefits of drilling the wells will flow not solely to Cache. Weld County will gain needed tax revenues from the wells of over $175,000. There is simply no way that the USR can be obtained in time to allow drilling in 1992. Therefore, Cache requests that the Board allow Cache to drill the wells while the USR is in process, with the understanding that Cache will assume the risk of drilling without the USR and will need to cease operations in connection with the wells should the USR be denied. We have attached a short summary of the details of the wells and a map to give you a better idea of the nature of the project. Your approval of our request will be sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Cordially, Jack L. Schreiber, President attachment JS/wgc 921175 40 CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 • Greeley. CO 80631 • 303353.1100 November 13, 1992 Board of Weld County Commissioners 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Commissioners: As detailed in our letter of November 9, Cache desires to drill four oil and gas wells in the SW1 of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, prior to December 31, 1992. Cache has today filed an application for a Use by Special Review ("USR") to allow drilling of the four wells, since such activities are not within the uses by right for R-1 zoning. As previously explained, it is extremely important that these wells be drilled during 1992, since to delay drilling will result in the loss of tax credits under Section 29 of the Federal Income Tax Code. There is apparently no way that the USR can be obtained in time to allow drilling of all four wells in 1992. Therefore, Cache requests that the Board allow Cache to drill the two easternmost wells (the Seeley#3 and Seeley #4 wells) while the USR is in process, with the understanding that Cache will assume the risk of drilling these two wells without the USR and will need to cease operations, shut in the wells, and remove all equipment in connection with them should the USR be denied. Your approval of our request will be sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Cordially, hack L. Schreiber, President JLS/wgc ct' CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 • Greeley, CO 80631 • 303-353-1100 November 13, 1992 Board of Weld County Commissioners 915 10th Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Commissioners: As detailed in our letter of November 9,Cache desires to drill four oil and gas wells in the SWY4 of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, prior to December 31, 1992. Cache has today filed an application for a Use by Special Review ("USR") to allow drilling of the four wells, since such activities are not within the uses by right for R-1 zoning. As previously explained, it is extremely important that these wells be drilled during 1992, since to delay drilling will result in the loss of tax credits under Section 29 of the Federal Income Tax Code. There is apparently no way that the USR can be obtained in time to allow drilling of all four wells in 1992. Therefore,Cache requests that the Board allow Cache to drill the two easternmost wells (the Seeley#3 and Seeley #4 wells) while the USR is in process, with the understanding that Cache will assume the risk of drilling these two wells without the USR and will need to cease operations, shut in the wells, and remove all equipment in connection with them should the USR be denied. The drilling contractor,Quantum Drilling Company,will be using a truck-mounted rig which is only 102 feet tall...as opposed to the normal non truck-mounted rigs used in this area which average 139 feet in height. The truck-mounted rig will substantially lessen traffic and enable drilling to take place on smaller suface locations. In addition, Quantum has agreed to use an additional muffler, like those they have used while drilling in various Oklahoma towns and cities, to lessen noise levels during drilling. Cache will take extra measures, like consolidated production facilities and earth-tone paint on tanks, to lessen visual impact. Your approval of our request will be sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions, please give us a call. Cordially, Jack L. Schreiber, President JLS/wgc CREWS & ZEREN PETROLEUM LAND CONSULTANTS 1273 78TH AVENUE. Sant 2 IREELEY. COLORADO 80631 (303]351 0733 GREELEY (3031 659-7710 DENVER WILLIAM G. CREWS. CPL (3031 352 4010 RESIDENCE ••sad 8 BY SPECIAL REVIEW APPLICA iN Department of Planning Services, 915 Tenth Street, Greeley, Colorado 80631 Phone - 356-4000 - Ext. 4400 Case Number (/S, 043 DateReceived /— - 1- Application Checked by a a Mylar plat submitted e S Application Fee 26D O Receipt Number " • Recording Fee ID °O Receipt Number 4 The undersigned, CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. hereby requests a hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission and Weld County Board of County Commissioners concerning a Use by Special Review, for oil and gas exploration and production activities, covering the following described unincorporated area of Weld County, Colorado: LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT AREA: That part of the SWI/4 of Section 24, Township 6 Noah, Range 66 West lying east of WCR 35 (35th Avenue). LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY CONTIGUOUS TO SPECI AREA: NOV 1 7 1992 \\ SY2SEV4SEV4 of Section 23 pinaoin0 Eastern portion of Sunny View Estates Subdivision yCOwdv Northern portion of Seeley Lake Subdivision S' NW'/a, SW' NE' , W' SE% of Section 24 NW' NE'/<,N' NWVa of Section 25 NE/NE'of Section 26 All in Township 6 North, Range 66 West PRESENT ZONE R-1 OVERLAY ZONES none TOTAL ACREAGE 95.15 acres, more or less PROPOSED LAND USE Agriculture, oil and gas production EXISTING LAND USE Agriculture APPLICANT: CACHE EXPLORATION, INC. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, CO 80631 (303) 353-1100 v ci AUTHORIZED AGENT: William G. Crews, CPL NOV 1 6 1992 1228 28th Avenue, Suite 2 U Greeley, CO 80631 Wolff planning SURFACE FEE(PROPERTY)OWNERS WITHIN THE PROPOSED USR AREA:See attached Exhibit A. MINERAL OWNERS AND LESSEES OF MINERAL RIGHTS WITHIN THE PROPOSED USR AREA: See attached Exhibit B. 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. STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) William G. Crews, Agent Subscribed and sworn to before me this/3 day of November, 1992. (- / My commission expiresvo - <r C' A / ( Notary Public CREWS & ZEREN PETROLEUM LAND CONSULTANTS 1923 28111 AVENUE.SUITE 2 GREELEY COLORADO 8061 (303)351 O733 GREELEY (303)659 7710 IJENVER WILLIAM G. CREWS, CPL (GA 3094010 RESIDENCE 9'.,..x.75 ATTACHMENT to APPLICATION FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW Cache Exploration, Inc. November 13, 1992 This Application for Use by Special Review consists of the application page to which this is attached, along with the following exhibits incorporated herein by this reference: Exhibit A: SURFACE FEE (PROPERTY) OWNERS WITHIN THE USR AREA Exhibit B: AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS-SURFACE ESTATE with attached list of all owners of lands within the 500' Notice Area Exhibit C: AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS-MINERAL ESTATE with attached list of owners of minerals and lessees thereof within the USR Area A reproducible mylar plan map of the U.S.R. area and contiguous lands is also a part of this application. PROPOSED USE: By this Application, Cache Exploration, Inc. ("Cache") seeks a Use by Special Review ("USR") to permit drilling and completion at legal locations of four wells to develop the Code11, Niobrara and other uphole oil and gas horizons within the SW'/4 of Section 24 from surface locations in that part of the SWY4 lying east of WCR 35 ("the "USR Area"). The four wells will be drilled at the locations set forth on the USR plat, and the production equipment, consisting of a single facility for all four wells, will be located on the east side of the USR area behind an emstmg tree. 0nl_y one separator and"not more than two 40.0-barrel oil_stock tanks will be utilized. All flowlines and pipelines will be buried below plow depth. NEED: The oil and gas beneath the USR area is subject to valid oil and gas leases. The proposed use will protect the rights of mineral owners and leasehold owners to explore for and produce oil and gas from beneath the SW1 while minimizing interference with surrounding agricultural land uses, avoiding duplication of or conflict with regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission ("OGCC"),maintaining the Board's land use goals, and protecting public health,safety and welfare. EXISTING USES: The USR area and surrounding land are located north of the City of Greeley and have been used for agriculture (irrigated crops) and for oil and gas production. The Sunny View Estates subdivision is directly to the west of the USR area,but is separated from the USR area by WCR 35. The entire USR area was zoned R-1 by the Board at a time when residential zoning seemed prudent to protect the Sunny View Estates and Seeley Lake subdivisions west and southwest of the USR area. DISTANCES TO STRUCTURES: The wellheads will be located at least 350 feet from the nearest occupied dwelling,which is in the Sunny View Estates subdivision, in full compliance with the most strict distance provisions of the rules of the OGCC. USERS. BUYERS, ETC.: None EMPLOYEES AND HOURS: The property will be unmanned after development. During drilling (which takes place around the clock until completed) there will be approximately seven or fewer workers on site at any given time. The drilling of each well is expected to take 5 days. Completion of each well is expected to take place within 30 days after drilling operations have ended. Completion activities are conducted only during daylight hours. WATER: Water is used only for drilling and completion operations. It will be secured offsite and trucked onto the locations as needed. ACCESS: Access for drilling and completion purposes will be from WCR 66 as shown on the plat. Access for normal well service after completion will be from WCR 35 for the Seeley#1 and#2 well, and from WCR 66 for the Seeley #3 and #4 wells. VEHICLES: During the approximate five-day period drilling operations, rig transport trucks,with a permit from Weld County Road and Bridge Department, will move the rig on and off of the locations, and water, tubular goods and other suppliers will be accessing the wellsite. Suppliers will also access the site during completion to deliver tanks, the separator and other materials. Once completion has taken place, there will only be pickup truck traffic (once per day) to each wellhead and the battery facility, and oil tank trucks will haul loads of oil from the tank battery approximately once or twice per week. _. there is a problem with a well (whict. .iappens very infrequently), a completion rig will need to access the well. SEWAGE: No need for sewage exists. Sanitary toilets will be used for workers during the drilling and completion operations. FIRE PROTECTION: No additional fire protection services will be needed. Fire extinguishers and fire protection measures will be in compliance with OGCC regulations. ANIMALS: None. WASTE: All waste and debris will be transported off the premises. Drilling fluid will be vacuumed and removed from the site. Cuttings will be buried in the reserve pit when the pit is backfilled. STORAGE: Storage of produced oil will be in API approved stock tanks of 400 or fewer barrels of capacity. LANDSCAPING: None planned. RECLAMATION: Upon completion of each well, the pits will be properly backfilled and the surface restored to as near its original condition as is practicable to permit continued farming. Upon abandonment, the site will be fully reclaimed in accordance with OGCC regulations. TIME TABLE: Drilling: ±5 days each well Completion: ±30 days each well COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The drilling of oil and gas wells has been demonstrated to be consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan. Similar USRs have been approved by the Board for wells in R-1 zones. AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION: The wells have been situated to least interfere with present agricultural use while conforming to rules and regulations of the OGCC. HEALTH AND SAFETY: The OGCC has extensive rules and regulations to protect the health, safety and welfare of inhabitants of the neighborhood. Cache will be in full compliance with all such rules and regulations. COMPATIBILITY: The area surrounding the USR area will not be affected by the intended use. WCR 35 forms an ideal buffer between the agricultural and proposed oil and gas uses and the subdivisions to the west and southwest of the USR area. All other surrounding areas are being used for both agriculture and oil and gas. NO OVERLAYS: The USR area is not within a flood plain, geologic hazard area, or the Weld County Airport overlay district or any other known overlay district. WATER SUPPLY: No water will be needed other than during drilling and completion operations, and water required for these operations will be trucked to the locations as needed. PROOF OF INTEREST: An Affidavit from Edward A.Holloway concerning oil and gas leasehold ownership is attached to this Application as Exhibit C. NOISE REPORT: Waiver requested. The OGCC addresses noise in its rules. SOIL REPORT: No need for a soil report is perceived. The soil is adequate to support a drilling rig, which is the only important consideration for the requested use. The soils within the U.S.R. Area are classified as follows in Soil Survey of Weld County,Colorado, Southern Part published by the Soil Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture: Kim loan, 1 to 3 percent slopes (32) Aquolls and Aquents, flood (4) Otero sandy loam, 1 to 3 percent slopes (51) Otero sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes (50) SURFACE OWNERS: Certified lists of surface owners of the lands within the USR area, and within 500 feet thereof, are attached as Exhibits A-1 and A-2. MINERAL OWNERS: A certified list of the owners of the minerals under the lands within the USR area is attached as Exhibit B-1. 2 32,.1'75 EXHIBIT A AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS SURFACE OF USR AREA AND ADJACENT SURFACE ESTATES Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. Subject Property: That part of the SWV4 of Section 24,Township 6 North, Range 66 West, 6th P.M. lying east of Sonny View Estates Subdivision, Weld County, Colorado Adjacent Property: S' SEY..SE'/.of Section 23 Eastern portion of Sunny View Estates Subdivision Northern portion of Seeley Lake Subdivision SV2NW', SW'.NE'/., W' SE'/.of Section 24 NWV<NE' ,N' NW' of Section 25 NE'NE'of Section 26 All in Township 6 North, Range 66 West STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED,being first duly sworn upon his oath,deposes and states that to the best of his knowledge the attached list (Exhibits A-1 and A-2) is a true and accurate list of the names, addresses and the corresponding Parcel Identification Numbers assigned by the Weld County Assessor of the owners of property(the surface estate)both within the USR Area and within five hundred (500) feet of the specific property of the proposed Use by Special Review Area. This list was compiled from the records of the Weld County Assessor within thirty (30) days of the submission date of the application for such Amendment. William G. Crews Subscribed and sworn to before me this /3 day of November, 1992. My commission expires: H'( Notary Public 921.175 EXHIBIT A-1 Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. (Surface owners of USR Area only) 0805-24-0-00020 0805-24-0-00040 EV2SW'/a Tract A, SVE John D. Gerry David A. & June I. Fagerberg 2781 AA Street 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 EXHIBIT A-2 Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. (Surface owners of property within 500 feet of the USR Area) 0805-24-3-01001 0805-24-3-04002 Lot 4, SVE Lot 7, SVE Grant M. & Wendy Shupe Jimmie W. Anderson 3228 Grandview Dr. 3204 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-01002 0805-24-3-04003 Lot 5, SVE Lot 8, SVE Terry L. & Vivian L. Specht Quentin G. & Pennie M. Goodwin 3505 Diane Street 3120 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-02001 0805-24-3-04004 Lot 39, SVE Lot 9, SVE Phil Douglas & Cynthia Lynn Varner James R. & E. Leona Kepler 3225 Grandview Drive 3112 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-02003 0805-24-3-04005 Lot 38, SVE Lot 10, SVE Henry R. & Ellen L. Hissrich Earl E. & Shirley G. Stewart 3213 Grandview Drive 3106 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-03001 0805-24-3-04006 Lot 33, SVE Lot 11, SVE Jack P. Renfroe David A. & June I. Fagerberg 2515 Grandview Drive 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-03006 0805-24-3-04007 Lot 32, SVE Lot 12, SVE Lyle J. & Elaine S. Littlefield Ronald H. & Patricia A. Kauffman 33 Castle Drive 2402 Grandview Drive Nokomis, FL 34275 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-04001 0805-24-3-05001 Lot 6, SVE Lot 27, SVE Leon W. & Lee Ann Berg Elmer A. & Mariam M. Kobobel 3214 Grandview 3105 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 92111 5- 0805-24-3-05006 0805-24-0-00020 Lot 26, SVE WV2SE'4 Erik S. & Hannah S. Staub John D. Gerry 3007 Grand View Drive 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06001 0805-24-0-00040 Lot 22, SVE SY2S'NWV4 Dale L. & Eveyn E. Majors David A. Jr. & June I. Fagerberg 2911 Grandview Drive 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06003 Lot 21, SVE 0805-23-4-01001 Donn James & Frances L. Parmelee Lot 3, SVE 2311 Grandview Drive Ogilvy Irrigating & Land Co. Greeley, CO 80631 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 806310 0805-24-3-06004 Lot 20, SVE 805-23-4-01002 Wayne J. & Marilynn F. Harrison Lot 2, SVE 2817 Grandview Drive Ogilvy Irrigating & Land Co. Greeley, CO 80631 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06005 Lot 19, SVE 0805-23-4-01006 Charles K. Monfort Lot 40, SVE 1357 43rd Ave., #64 John William & Christine Samuel Greeley, CO 80634 3231 Grandview Drive Greeley, Co 80631 0805-24-3-06006 Lot 18, SVE 0805-24-0-00025 Richard L. & Christine A. Monfort SWV4SW' 3519 Holman Court Monfort of Colorado, Inc. Greeley, CO 80631 P.O. Box G Greeley, CO 80632 0805-24-3-06007 Lot 17, SVE 0805-25-2-01002 Moritz E. & Sheila M. Baessler Outlot 1, Seeley Lake Sub. 3505 Holman Court Moritz E. & Sheila M. Baessler Trust Greeley, CO 80631 3505 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06008 Lot 16, SVE 0805-25-2-01003 Vernon F. & Florence V. Conger Outlot 2, Seeley Lake Sub. 2814 Grandview Drive Richard L. & Christine A. Monfort Greeley, CO 80631 3519 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06009 Lot 15, SVE 0805-25-2-01004 Beryl & Donna Willits Outlot 3, Seeley Lake Sub. 2820 Grandview Drive Elmer E. & Billie Jean Rothman Greeley, CO 80631 3520 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06010 Lot 14, SVE 0805-25-2-01005 Gregory & Jacqueline E. Pilkington Outlot 4, Seeley Lake Sub. 2906 Grandview Drive Barry L. & Sandra L. Sullivan Greeley, CO 80631 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-24-3-06011 Lot 13, SVE 0805-25-2-02001 Wade & Tracy Stroh Lot 11, Seeley Lake Sub. 2912 Grandview Drive Elmer E. & Billie Jean Rothman Greeley, CO 80631 3520 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 ii 92.1175 0805-25-2-02002 Lot 10, Seeley Lake Sub. Glen C. Neumann 3525 Ogilvy Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-25-2-02010 Lot 2, Seeley Lake Sub. Gwendolyn F. & Harvey R. Jencks 3509 Ogilvy Court Greeley, Co 80631 0805-25-2-02011 Lot 1, Seeley Lake Sub. Barry L & Sandra L. Sullivan 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 0805-25-2-00004 NV2NEY4NWY4 John D. Gerry & Barbara A. Ball 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 0805-25-0-000034 NWV4NWY4NEV4 John D. Gerry & Barbara A. Ball 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 0805-25-2-00005 Seeley Lake Ogilvy Irrigating & Land Co. 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, Co 80631 0805-24-0-00040 S' S'NW' David A. & June I. Fagerberg 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 921175 EXHIBIT B AFFIDAVIT OF INTEREST OWNERS MINERAL ESTATE Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. Subject Property: That part of the SW'of Section 24,Township 6 North,Range 66 West lying east of WCR 35 STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) THE UNDERSIGNED,being first duly sworn upon his oath,deposes and states that to the best of his knowledge the attached list (Exhibit B-1) is a true and accurate list of the names and addresses of all mineral owners and lessees of mineral owners on or under the specific parcels of land which are the subject of this proposed Use by Special Review as their names appear in the records of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder, or from an ownership update from a title or abstract company or an attorney. William G. Crews Subscribed and sworn to before me this /3 day of November, 1992. My commission expires: �_/1T1, --, ,/f. - Cr — . ca 7 utary Public 9: 115 EXHIBIT B-1 Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. Mineral and Leasehold Owners - USR Area MINERAL OWNERS Ruth V. Kent c/o Steve Hart 36918 WCR 39 Eaton, CO 80615 Edith Buhl 736 W. Colorado Avenue Trinidad, CO 81082 Blane Johnson 1759 29th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 Darrell Johnson 860 Bonnie Brae Blvd. Denver, CO 80209 Bonnie Duell 10525 Randy Lane Cupertino, CA 95014 Earl Ostling 7011 Wolff Street Westminster, CO 80030 Herb Ostling 1823 N. Griffith Park Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026 Lloyd Ostling P.O. Box 1403 Julian, CA 92036 Carolyn Kinney HE60, Box 1986 Lakeview, OR 97630 Ray Erickson 1680 N. Highlands Turlock, CA 95380 Larry Johnson 4618 Vallecito Yorba Linda, CA 92686 Cheryl Johnson 484 Westfield Road Alpine, UT 84003 John D. Gerry 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 OIL & GAS LEASEHOLD OWNERS Cache Energy Investments, Inc. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, CO 80631 921175 EXHIBIT C Use by Special Review Application Cache Exploration, Inc. STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) AFFIDAVIT The undersigned, EDWARD A. HOLLOWAY ("Affiant"), of lawful age, having been first duly sworn upon his oath, deposes and states that: 1. Affiant is Vice President of Cache Exploration, Inc. (the Applicant herein) and is a partner of Cache Energy Investments. 2. Cache Energy Investments is the beneficial owner of the oil and gas leases ("Leases") set forth on Exhibit C-1 attached hereto covering the SW1a,except a 15.8 acre parcel, of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. 3. Cache Energy Investments has designated Cache Exploration, Inc. as the operator of the proposed Seeley #1, #2, #3 and #4 oil and gas wells to be drilled hereunder. 4. Cache Exploration, Inc. has the right to drill the four above described wells in the SW1 of said Section 24. Further Affiant sayeth not. EdwaarA. Holloway Subscribed and sworn to before me this 13 day of November, 1992. My commission expires: b '- //�� //.) "w za Notary Public STATE OF COLORADO ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this/3 day of November, 1992, by Edward A. Holloway. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: \'_ a% 7—e �/ " ' �T . i /0 94- Notary Public 92,4:175 $63 &6 Z N ' in \ k 0 0 IX 3 3 3 j 7 00 CO o § $ ( in \ { { 0 � k , \c ! fl ) \ 0 /} / ) \ / a -% 2 § § c & a _� z & Ec . € � �/ 7tak2 { il7t] f / \ k ] / § � 8 - \ j \ § © ( § = 27 { [J § ) S 62 / e3 \ ] � $ § - / c ' 0och � a / - 277 & x / ° 6 0 % u > � ° c 3 - -5 c } m ( = « � 3A � - ° « cA - k7 E = z = 0 - ta ` zap - k � m y z « � © ; = ± '0 _ « EO ; $ ± = a « § - / ) ) ' k \ \] 2 / k ho ) { \] ! / ) � / 5 ( ) CI r f ) § ea w ) Q ) / \ \ § \ \ C \ / / k C )• § 2 » 0 / / E. d \ ) 4 \ POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW CACHE EXPLORATION,INC.,a Colorado corporation whose address is 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1, Greeley, CO 80631, does hereby make, constitute and appoint WILLIAM G. CREWS, whose office address is 1223 28th Avenue,Suite 2,Greeley, CO 80631,its lawful agent and attorney- in-fact to do, as fully and completely as the corporation itself might do, any and all things necessary or convenient in connection with an application for a Weld County Use by Special Review ("USR") from the drilling of four oil and gas wells in the SW' of Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66 West, 6th P.M.,Weld County,Colorado. The powers herein granted to William G. Crews include, but are not limited to, the powers: 1. To execute the application for the USR, and any amendments, agreements, affidavits, consents or approvals of any of the foregoing, and any other instruments or documents which may be necessary or convenient to obtain said USR; 2. To tender payments in connection therewith; 3. To appear on behalf of the corporation before the Weld County Planning Commission,Weld County Board of County Commissioners, and such other regulatory or governmental agencies, boards or commissions as William G. Crews may deem necessary or convenient; and 4. To do such other acts, whether or not similar to the foregoing, as William G. Crews may deem necessary or convenient to obtain the USR. This Power of Attorney shall remain in full force and effect until January 31, 1993, unless sooner revoked in by a written revocation of this Power of Attorney being sent via certified mail, return receipt request, to William G. Crews at his address set forth above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF,this instrument is executed this /3 day of November, 1992. CACHE EXPLORATION,INC. by: rc //it, L. Schreiber, President STATE OF COLORADO ) ) ss. COUNTY OF WELD ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this/t day of November, 1992, by Jack L. Schreiber as President of Cache Exploration,Inc., a Colorado corporation, on behalf of said corporation. Witness my hand and official seal. My commission expires: /z�- lam Notary Public 92,117 LAND-USE APPLICATION SUMMARY SHEET Date: December 8, 1992 CASE NUMBER: USR-995 NAME: Cache Exploration, Inc. ADDRESS: 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, Colorado 80631 REQUEST: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. SIZE OF PARCEL: 95.15 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. 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Y rt "ts Jay °t a +e—; st, t. 1' •.0 z. is `Ti t £terry xxJ . _: f •t x ,, S4 1 �y 1 REFERRAL LIST NAME: Cache Exploration, Inc. CASE NUMBER: USR-995 REFERRALS SENT: November 17, 1992 REFERRALS TO BE RECEIVED BY: December 1, 1992 COUNTY TOWNS and CITIES Attorney Ault X Health Department _Brighton VExtension Service _Broomfield C Emergency Management Office _Dacono _Sheriff' s Office Eaton X Engineering _Erie _Housing Authority Evans X Airport Authority _Firestone _Building Inspection _Fort Lupton Frederick STATE _Garden City Division of Water Resources Gilcrest _Geological Survey X Greeley Department of Health _Grover _Highway Department _Hudson Historical Society Johnstown Water Conservation Board _Keenesburg X Oil and Gas Conservation Commission Kersey La Salle FIRE DISTRICTS Lochbuie Ault F-1 Longmont _Berthoud F-2 Mead Briggsdale F-24 _Milliken / Brighton F-3 New Raymer V X Eaton F-4 Northglenn _Fort Lupton F-5 Nunn Galeton F-6 Platteville Hudson F-7 Severance _Johnstown F-8 _Thornton La Salle F-9 Windsor _Mountain View F-10 Milliken F-11 COUNTIES Nunn F-12 Adams Pawnee F-22 _Boulder Platteville F-13 _Larimer Platte Valley F-14 Poudre Valley F-15 FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES Raymer F-2 _US Army Corps of Engineers _Southeast Weld F-16 USDA-APHIS Veterinary Service Windsor/Severance F-17 Federal Aviation Administration Wiggins F-18 Federal Communication Commission _Western Hills F-20 SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OTHER _Brighton _Central Colo. Water Conservancy Dist. Fort Collins _Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Co. X Greeley Tri-Area Planning Commission Longmont West Adams COMMISSION/BOARD MEMBER X Don Feldhaus *r mEmORAnDUm Tvirtig WILD 0 Keith SchuettKeith Schuett To Weld County Planning Date December 1, 1992 COLORADO From John S. Pickle, M.S.E.H. , Director, Environmental Hea Subject: Case Number: USR-995 Name: Cache Exploration Environmental Protection Services has reviewed this proposal; the following conditions are recommended to be part of any approval: 1. All liquid and solid wastes shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater contamination. Exploration and production waste will be disposed of at an approved facility. 2. No permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site. 3. Fugitive dust shall be controlled on this site. 4. The maximum permissible noise level shall not exceed the residential limit of 55 dB(A) , as measured according to 25-12-102, Colorado Revised Statutes. 5. A spillage retention berm shall be required around the tank battery. The volume retained by the spillage berm should be greater than the volume of the largest tank inside the berm. 6. After October 1, 1992, all construction activities that disturb more than five (5) acres will be required to obtain a stormwater discharge permit from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division. JS/JSP/lam-2431 EC 0 1 1992 ii i d County Plenniiw 1Ne1 mEmoRAnDum ink To Keith Schuett Planning Date Darembor 7, 1991 COLORADO From Drew Srhelfingm Subject: Carhp Fvpl nrati on TTSR-995 The applicant indicates he will access the site using WCR 66 for drilling and completion purposes. I recommend the applicant be required to repair any road damage caused by drilling or support equipment until all four wells are completed. Inventories that were completed in the last sixty days, in conjunction with our pavement management program, do not indicate any significant road damage in this vicinity. cc: Commissioner Webster File USR-995 DS/pds:mSchuett tt WELD COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 4 f PHONE(303)356-4000,EXT. 4245 OR 353-4224 P.O. ROX 758 GREELEY,COLORADO 8:532 iiiiipC. COLORADO TO: Keith A. Schuette/ FROM: Ed Herring l��j DATE: November /0,, 1992 REF: USR-995, Cache Exploration, Inc. We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests. Upon further review I found that there are no Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III reports on file for Cache Exploration, Inc. This indicates that this will be the first oil storage facility for this company in Weld County. If this is approved then the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, because of the storage tanks and possibly other chemicals, will require reporting to the Weld County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) . Jit !123 1992 ; f �i M► . M inn DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE(303) 353-3845, EXT. 3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE lap GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO November 17 , 1992 CASE NUMBER: USR-995 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Cache Exploration, Inc. , for A Site specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of -the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66 ; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. 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 December 1, 1992, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Keith A. Schuett, 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 re ues and find no conflicts with our interests. -S'ee 4/� eap o 4. A formal recommendation is under consideration and will be submitted to you prior to: 5. Please refer to the enclosed letter. Signed: iS'e--H :r Agency: wCse://enn/I,7 p� (Date: // ter �=l��f P z ✓ NOV 2 5 1992 I MVria m,.,� M.nhnncnn n' -: 4 • #64‘ttiag14° DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 111 pPHONE(303)353-3845, EXT.3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 0 1400 N. 17THAVENUEO631 GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO November 17, 1992 CASE NUMBER: USR-995 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Enclosed is an application from Cache Exploration, Inc. , for A Site specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. The parcel of land is described as part of rthe SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. The location of the parcel of land for which this application has been submitted is north of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. 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 December 1, 1992, so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Please call Keith A. Schuett, 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. J Please refer to the enclosed letter. p_ Signed:, 7� / k Ai l� n Agency: F_ 1 r4 knot. D i . , Date: /1— ,41` x: [[[ rppl)NVKH NOV 2 0 1992 eRInI A air.! b.man:lino 92117S 200.30Idd 85:80 26, L 03Q PLANNING COMMISSION SUMMARY ITEM: Weld County Referral for a Special Use Permit for Oil and Gas Production facilities PROJECT: Four Oil and Gas Wells with Support Facilities and Collection Lines APPLICANT: Cache Exploration, Inc. LOCATION: North of WCR 66 and East of WCR 35 EXISTING COUNTY ZONE: Residential PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING DATE: December 8, 1992 PLANNING COMMISSION FUNCTION: To make recommendation to the Weld County Planning Commission on development conformance with the City of Greeley Comprehensive Plan. SITE BATA: Total Acreage 95 15 acres No. of Wellheads 4 Distance of Wellheads to Nearest Residence . . 350+ feet No. of Tank Batteries 1 Distance of Tank Battery to Nearest Residence . 1,000 feet Overlay Zones None LAND USES OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES: North - Agricultural South - Agricultural East - Agricultural DEC 0 7 1992 I West - Residential Il 'Mold er.......nlinMe0 ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES: See attached zoning map. 9T4.i. as Z0'd 8L60TS£-9 01 W0dd WUES:60 Z66T-L0-2T 200.30dd 85:80 26, L O30 BACKGROUND: 1. This proposed land use is located directly east of the residential development at Seeley Lake on the north side of WCR 66 and the east side of 35th Avenue. 2. The property is located outside both the Greeley Mid-Range Expected Service Area (MRESA) and the Long-Range Expected Growth Area (LREGA) . The parcel is located within the three- mile area of influence of the city of Greeley. The 1987 weld County Comprehensive Plan requires referring land-use proposals for review and comment to any jurisdiction within three miles of the proposal. 3. It is the practice of the City of Greeley Planning Commission to review Weld County requests principally for conformance .with the City's Comprehensive Plan policies. Detailed design specifications are not reviewed for conformance with City standards. 4. Oil and gas exploration and production facilities require a special use permits under the Weld County Zoning Ordinance. The Weld County Zoning Ordinance allows the land use of oil and gas exploration or production in all zones and does not have specific development restrictions similar to the Greeley Zoning Code. The Weld County Zoning Code defers virtually all oil and gas exploration and production regulation to the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) . 5. The COGCC considers the proposed area of exploration and development to be rural and, therefore, imposes a less strict set of setback requirements (e.g. 150 feet from wellhead to residence) . The applicant will meet or exceed all of COGCC's more stringent urban setback standards (e.g. 350 feet from wellhead to occupied residence. ) REY ISSUE: Does the request comply with the Greeley Comprehensive Plan? ANALYSIS2 The Greeley Zoning Code identifies oil and gas exploration and production as an Industrial use. Therefore, the appropriate Comprehensive Plan Policies are as follows: Planning Comm. Summary 2 WCR/Oil & Gas ';4 . r 20'd 8L60TS£-9 01 N0NA Wd6S:80 2661-L0-2T 400'39Ud 6S:80 Z6. L 931 40'd -10101 Comprehensive plan Policy 3.2 Industrial development is encouraged to be located so that negative external influences generated by the industrial use do not affect either existing or potential non-industrial land uses located within the Long-Range Expected Growth Boundary. Staff Comment: The proposed use will not produce negative external affects on existing or potential non-industrial land uses within the Long- Range Expected Growth Boundary. The proposed use will meet or exceed all of the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission requirements. Also, the proposed use is approximately one mile beyond the Greeley Long-Range Expected Growth Boundary. PLANNING STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That. the Planning Commission find that the application, as proposed, does comply with the Greeley Comprehensive Plan. Staff is directed to provide the Weld County Planning office with a list of design criteria used for the Mineral Resources wells and tank batteries in the Greeley Commerce Center. Planning Comm. Summary 3 WCR/Oil & Gas 9Z1.175 40'd 8L60TS£-9 Ol WObd W000:60 Z66T-L0- T SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 Grant M. and Wendy Shupe 3228 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Jimmie W. Anderson 3204 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Terry L. and Vivian L. Specht 3505 Diane Street Greeley, CO 80631 Quentin G. and Pennie M. Goodwin 3120 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Phil Douglas and Cynthia Lynn Varner 3225 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 James R. and E. Leona Kepler 3112 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Henry R. and Ellen Hissrich 3213 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Earl E. and Shirley G. Stewart 3106 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Jack P. Renfroe 2515 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 David A. and June I. Fagerberg 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 Lyle J. and Elaine S. Littlefield 33 Castle Drive Nokomis, FL 34275 Ronald H. and Patricia A. Kauffman 2402 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 2 Leon W. and Lee Ann Berg 3214 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Elmer A. and Mariam M. Kobobel 3105 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Erik S. and Hannah S. Staub 3007 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 John D. Gerry 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dale L. and Eveyn E. Majors 2911 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Donn James and Frances L. Parmelee 2311 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Ogilvy Irrigating and Land Company 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 80631 Wayne J. and Marilynn F. Harrison 2817 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Charles K. Monfort 1357 43rd Avenue, #64 Greeley, CO 80634 John William and Christine Samuel 3231 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Richard L. and Christine A. Monfort 3519 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Monfort of Colorado, Inc. P.O. Box G Greeley, CO 80632 J SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 3 Moritz E. and Shelia M. Baessler 3505 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Vernon F. and Florence V. Conger 2814 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Richard L. and Christine A. Monfort 3519 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Beryl and Donna Willits 2820 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Elmer E. and Billie Jean Rothman 3520 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Gregory and Jacqueline E. Pilkington 2906 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Barry L. and Sandra L. Sullivan 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Wade and Tracy Stroh 2912 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Glen C. Neumann 3525 Ogilvy Court Greeley, CO 80631 Gwendolyn F. and Harvey R. Jencks 3509 Ogilvy Court Greeley, CO 80631 Barry L. and Sandra L. Sullivan 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 John D. Gerry and Barbara A. Ball 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 f 4 .r SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 4 Seeley Lake Ogilvy Irrigating and Land Company 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 80631 Ruth V. Kent c/o Steve Hart 36918 Weld County Road 39 Eaton, CO 80615 Edith Buhl 736 W. Colorado Avenue Trinidad, CO 81082 Blane Johnson 1759 29th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 Darrell Johnson 860 Bonnie Brae Blvd Denver, CO 80209 Bonnie Duell 10525 Randy Lane Cupertino, CA 95014 Earl Ostling 7011 Wolff Street Westminster, CO 80030 Herb Ostling 1823 N. Griffith Park Blvd Los Angeles, CA 80026 Loyd Ostling P.O. Box 1403 Julian, CA 92036 Carolyn Kinnel HE60, Box 1986 Lakeview, OR 97630 Ray Erickson 1680 N. Highlands Turlock, CA 95380 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 5 Larry Johnson 4618 Vallecito Yorba Linda, CA 92686 Cheryl Johnson 484 Westfield Road Alpine, UT 84003 John D. Gerry 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 Cache Energy Investments, Inc. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, CO 80631 9-' ':0 rt4§Pire---% DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES ' PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT.3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 111 C. 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO November 17, 1992 William G. Crews, CPL Crews and Zeren Petroleum Land Consultants 1223 28th Avenue, Suite 2 Greeley, CO 80631 Subject: USR-995 - Request for a Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district on a parcel of land described as part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. Dear Mr. Crews: The Cache Exploration, Inc. , application and related materials for the request described above are being processed. I have scheduled a meeting with the Weld County Planning Commission for December 15, 1992, 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 policy of Weld County to refer an application of this nature to any town or municipality lying within three miles of the property in question or if the property under consideration is located within the comprehensive planning area of a town or municipality. Therefore, our office has forwarded a copy of the submitted materials to the Planning Commission for its review and comments. Please call Hank Epstein, in Greeley, at 350-9783 for further details regarding the date, time, and place of this meeting. It is recommended that you and/or a representative be in attendance at the Greeley Planning Commission Meeting to answer any questions the Commission members may have with respect to your application. It is the responsibility of an applicant to see that a sign is posted on the property under consideration at least 10 days preceding the hearing date. Sometime prior to December 4, 1992, you or a representative should call me to obtain a sign to be posted on the site no later than December 5, 1992. 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. Cache Exploration, Inc. November 17, 1992 Page 2 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, A. Schuett Trent Planner KAS/sfr 924..75 •_cc At.",It DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES PHONE (303)353.3845, EXT.3540 WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 140C. GREELEY, N. ORAAVENUEO631 COLORADO 80631 COLORADO November 16, 1992 Mr. Jack L. Schreiber, President Cache Exploration, Inc. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, CO 80631 Dear Mr. Schreiber: Thank you for your letter of November 13. The Board of County Commissioners has approved your request to allow drilling of oil and gas wells prior to approval of a Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit. The Board' s approval is conditional upon the following: 1. All activities and drilling conducted on the property is at your own risk; 2. The only allowed drilling is for the Seeley #3 and #4 wells identified on the Special Review permit plat; 3. You will comply with all conditions of approval identified through Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit application processes; 4. All drilling, completion, and operation of the wells shall be in compliance with the rules , orders, and regulations of the Colorado Oil and Gas Commission; 5. You will comply with any other County, State, or Federal requirements which may apply to the use of the property; 6. All traffic during the drilling operation shall use Weld County Road 66 and enter and exit the property to or from the east on Weld County Road 66; and 7. If the Site Specific Development Plan and Special Review permit are not approved, you will be responsible for removing any equipment not authorized under the existing zoning district, including ceasing operations and shutting in the wells as stated in your November 13 letter. If you have any questions about this matter, please call me. Sincerely, cl, � - Chuck Cunliffe, AICP Director pc: Board of County Commissioners William Crews 97y! 7.5 cfs: DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES S C S PHONE(303)353-3845, EXT. 3540 WI I C• WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 1400 N. 17TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80631 COLORADO DATE: November 17, 1992 TO: SURROUNDING PROPERTY/MINERAL OWNERS CASE NUMBER: USR-995 There will be a Public Hearing before the Weld County Planning Commission on Tuesday, December 15, 1992, 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: Cache Exploration, Inc. FOR: A Site Specific Development Plan and a Special Review permit for oil and gas production facilities (four oil and gas wells and associated equipment) in the R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone district. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Part of the SW4 of Section 24, T6N, R66W of the 6th P.M. , Weld County, Colorado. LOCATION: North of and adjacent to Weld County Road 66; east of and adjacent to Weld County Road 35. Your property is within five-hundred (500) feet of the property on which this request has been made. For additional information write or telephone Keith A. Schuett, Current Planner. 22:175 CERTIFICATE OF MAILING I hereby certify that I have placed a true and correct copy of the surrounding property owners and owners and lessees of minerals in accordance with the notification requirements of Weld County in Case Number USR-995 for Cache Exploration, Inc. , in the United States Mail, postage prepaid First Class Mail by letter as addressed on the attached list. this 17th day of November, 1992. SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 Grant M. and Wendy Shupe 3228 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Jimmie W. /Anderson 3204 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Terry L. and Vivian L. Specht 3505 Diane Street Greeley, CO 80631 Quentin G. and Pennie M. Goodwin 3120 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Phil Douglas and Cynthia Lynn Varner 3225 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 James R. and E. Leona Kepler 3112 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Henry R. and Ellen Hissrich 3213 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Earl E. and Shirley G. Stewart 3106 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Jack P. Renfroe 2515 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 David A. and June I. Fagerberg 3527 Cindy Place Greeley, CO 80631 Lyle J. and Elaine S. Littlefield 33 Castle Drive Nokomis, FL 34275 Ronald H. and Patricia A. Kauffman 2402 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 a1.- 7 . ( ( SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 2 Leon W. and Lee Ann Berg 3214 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Elmer A. and Mariam M. Kobobel 3105 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Erik S. and Hannah S. Staub 3007 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 John D. Gerry 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 Dale L. and Eveyn E. Majors 2911 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Donn James and Frances L. Parmelee 2311 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Ogilvy Irrigating and Land Company 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 80631 Wayne J. and Marilynn F. Harrison 2817 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Charles K. Monfort 1357 43rd Avenue, #64 Greeley, CO 80634 John William and Christine Samuel 3231 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Richard L. and Christine A. Monfort 3519 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Monfort of Colorado, Inc. P.O. Box G Greeley, CO 80632 92:75 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 3 Moritz E. and Shelia M. Baessler 3505 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Vernon F. and Florence V. Conger 2814 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Richard L. and Christine A. Monfort 3519 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Beryl and Donna Willits 2820 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Elmer E. and Billie Jean Rothman 3520 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Gregory and Jacqueline E. Pilkington 2906 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Barry L. and Sandra L. Sullivan 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 Wade and Tracy Stroh 2912 Grandview Drive Greeley, CO 80631 Glen C. Neumann 3525 Ogilvy Court Greeley, CO 80631 Gwendolyn F. and Harvey R. Jencks 3509 Ogilvy Court Greeley, CO 80631 Barry L. and Sandra L. Sullivan 3506 Holman Court Greeley, CO 80631 John D. Gerry and Barbara A. Ball 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 921175' SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 4 Seeley Lake Ogilvy Irrigating and Land Company 822 7th Street, Suite 760 Greeley, CO 80631 Ruth V. Kent c/o Steve Hart 36918 Weld County Road 39 Eaton, CO 80615 Edith Buhl 736 W. Colorado Avenue Trinidad, CO 81082 Blane Johnson 1759 29th Avenue Court Greeley, CO 80631 Darrell Johnson 860 Bonnie Brae Blvd Denver, CO 80209 Bonnie Duell 10525 Randy Lane Cupertino, CA 95014 Earl Ostling 7011 Wolff Street Westminster, CO 80030 Herb Ostling 1823 N. Griffith Park Blvd Los Angeles, CA 80026 Loyd Ostling P.O. Box 1403 Julian, CA 92036 Carolyn Kinnel HE60, Box 1986 Lakeview, OR 97630 Ray Erickson 1680 N. Highlands Turlock, CA 95380 :a 75 SURROUNDING PROPERTY OWNERS AND/OR SUBSURFACE ESTATE/INTEREST OWNERS Cache Exploration, Inc. USR-995 - Page 5 Larry Johnson 4618 Vallecito Yorba Linda, CA 92686 Cheryl Johnson 484 Westfield Road Alpine, UT 84003 John D. Gerry 2781 AA Street Greeley, CO 80631 Cache Energy Investments, Inc. 1221 28th Avenue, Suite 1 Greeley, CO 80631 Hello