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A RESOLUTION APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR KERR-MCGEE OIL &GAS
ONSHORE LP TO LOCATE AN OIL AND GAS WELL WITHIN THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE.
WHEREAS, Kerr-McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP (hereinafter "Kerr-McGee" or
'Applicant' has submitted an application for a special use permit to locate within the Town an oil
and gas well referred to as the proposed Scott 28C-32HZ Well; and
WHEREAS, Kerr-McGee has submitted the application and supporting materials pursuant
to Chapter 15.48 of the Firestone Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, all materials related to the proposed special use permits have been reviewed by
Town Staff and found with conditions to be in compliance with Town of Firestone subdivision,
zoning, and oil & gas ordinances, Development Regulations, and related Town ordinances,
regulations, and policies; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 17.32 of the Firestone Municipal Code, the Firestone
Planning and Zoning Commission held a properly noticed public hearing on the proposed special
use permits and adopted its Resolution forwarding to the Board of Trustees a recommendation of
approval with conditions; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has duly considered the proposed special use permit
and has held a properly noticed public hearing on the application, at which hearing the applicant
and other interested persons presented testimony to the Board and at which a number of
documents were made a part of the record; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees finds that the proposed special use permit for the oil
and gas well should be approved subject to certain conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Board of Trustees hereby approves the special use permit request of
Kerr-McGee Oil &Gas Onshore LP for the location of the Scott 28C-32HZ Well within the Town
of Firestone, in the location more particularly described in Exhibit A attached hereto, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The Town's special use approval shall expire on the date of expiration of the Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission Permit to drill the well or one year from the date of Town
approval, whichever is later, if operations for the well are not commenced by such date. In
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the event special use approval expires, the Applicant shall apply for a new special use
permit pursuant to Chapter 15.48 of the Firestone Town Code.
2. Oil and gas operations shall be conducted in compliance with all federal, state, and local
laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission permit for such well and the final special use permit application
materials approved by the Town Board, which materials will be incorporated therein by
reference. Applicant shall provide to the Town copies of all state approved permits,
waivers, variances and subsequent notices filed with the state and affecting the well.
3. Prior to entering the site, Applicant shall obtain from the Town necessary building permits
and notices to proceed.
4. Prior to commencement of any work within the Town the applicant, including contractors
and subcontractors, shall obtain necessary Contractor's Licenses from the Town.
5. Prior to moving the drilling rig onto the well site, Applicant shall obtain from the Town and
Weld County necessary permits to move the drilling rig equipment within the Town and
County, specifically an Overweight Permit from the Town is required for moving the
drilling rig.
6. Applicant shall provide to the Town copies of any executed surface damage agreements or
memoranda thereof respecting operation of the well.
7. In the exercise of its rights pursuant to this special use approval, Applicant shall avoid any
damage or interference with any Town installations, structures, utilities, or improvements.
Applicant shall be responsible for all damages to such interests of the Town that are caused
by the Applicant.
8. Applicant at its sole expense shall control fugitive dust at the well site and on access roads
on an as -needed basis. Methods and chemicals used for dust control shall comply with
Town ordinances and regulations.
9. The oil/gas well facilities shall utilize setbacks as specified in the Colorado Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission Rules and Regulations or the Firestone Town Code, whichever
is more restrictive. The well site and tank battery and separator areas shall be secured and
screened by chain link fencing with "solid" tan aluminum or vinyl lathing using the Town's
standard fence and screening detail.
10. Water sources for drilling activities shall be from the Town of Firestone, if a water tap is
utilized.
11. Machinery at the site shall be well-oiled and well -maintained to mitigate noise.
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12. To Lite extent reasonably possible, orient the drill rig and associated motors and exhaust
systems such that they point away from existing residences in the vicinity.
13. Drill rigs shall, to the extent reasonably possible, be equipped with higher quality noise
reducing mufflers.
14. During drng, use a tarp around drilling floor and drawworks to muffle sound.
15. Deliveries and construction traffic to and from the site shall, whenever possible, be
scheduled during daylight hours.
16. To the extent reasonably possible, keep the door to the drill rig engine closed.
17. The use of pump jacks shall be limited to those running on electric motors.
18. The drilling rig used for drilling operations shall be Model CAZA-54 or equivalent type of
drill rig.
19. Provide a statement regarding any mineral interest the Town of Firestone has in this well.
20. Place a gravel apron at the access point off of Ingalls Street (WCR 17).
21. On Pages 1-3, add a statement that the Ingress and Egress to the site be from Firestone
Boulevard. Also add this to the Exhibit Sheet 2 of 3.
22. Prior to commencing drilling and completing operations the Applicant shall apply
magnesium chloride for dust control from Firestone Blvd. north to their access. During
operations, the Applicant will be required to grade the gravel road as necessary to maintain
a smooth driving surface.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED this 22°d day of January, 201A.
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TOWN OF FIlZESTONECOLORADO
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Chad Auer, Mayor
EXHIBIT A
Legal Description
A PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE
QUARTER OF SECTION 5, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 67 WEST
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COUNTY OF WELD,
COLORADO.
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