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Item 7ATitle of Presentation John Doe Gas & Oil Well Drilling April 15, 2008 1st Reading – Ordinance 480-RRR & Ordinance 880-A Presentation Outline Background Proposed Changes (Land Use Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Oil & Gas Ordinance & Road Damage Remediation Agreement) Staff Oil & Gas Summit Issues/Discussion Points Comments/Questions Background-Existing Ordinance SUP requirement Gas well permit required to meet the technical standards Road Repair Agreement In October of 2004, the City adopted code and zoning amendments to address oil & gas drilling. This included the following: Background-Existing Ordinance Zoning Ordinance Amendment 480-YY Amended the SUP section to allow operations in the I-2 district & provide specific regulations for operations. City Code Amendment Addresses technical operations and maintenance standards such as emergency processes, security, environmental protection, insurance, requirements, etc. Road Repair Agreement Proposed Changes -Comprehensive Plan Approach to Oil & Gas Drilling Southlake 2025 Plan Provides rational nexus for the following: Location Operation Permit Issuance. Specific Use Permit (All districts) Evaluation Criteria Oil & Gas Ordinance/ Road Repair Agreement Permit Background-Basis for the Update Update the ordinance/Road Repair Agreement to ensure the adherence of Best Management Practices (3+ years since the last revision); Provide a framework through the City’s Comprehensive Plan to evaluate SUP requests; and Provide reasonable access to mineral resources while minimizing impact on adjacent land uses and environmental resources. Background Planning Commission Public Hearing Two (2) City Council Work Sessions Formation of an oil & gas task force Site Visits Proposed Changes – Visited Other Cities/Sites Proposed Changes-Land Use Plan Establishes overarching policies on natural resource extraction within the framework of the city’s Comprehensive Plan Establishes site design standards for drilling and production pad sites SUP Section/Ordinance 880-A Permitted to submit an application in all districts. No application for a SUP for gas or oil drilling and production shall be considered complete unless it is accompanied by at least one (1) administratively complete application for a well and pipeline permit. All information required for the gas and pipeline permit must be submitted in conjunction with the SUP application. Pad site permit. The SUP provides a mechanism for the City Council to establish regulations not defined in ordinance 880-A , the Railroad Commission or other City Ordinances. MAJOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO ORDINANCE 880 880-A – Major Changes Seismic Survey Permit Survey Map Process Description Time Frame Property Access Proof of authorization Notice (Signage) $250 Permit Fee 880-A – Major Changes Site Plan Location of drill site and operation site Equipment Lighting Property Access Property owners names All structures within a 1000’ 880-A – Major Changes Water Source Plan Source Anticipated Demand Surface Impact Transportation Method Route Map Clean up/Restoration 880-A – Major Changes Tree Protection Plan Trees to be removed (Pad/Approach) Tree fencing Tree Protection Signage Removal method 880-A – Major Changes Erosion Control Plan Proposed BMPs Leaking Equipment Spill Prevention Waste Removal Sludge Removal Chemical Storage Drainage Plan Permanent BMPs Dust Complaints Post Rainfall BMP Inspection 880-A – Major Changes Hazardous Material Plan Haz-Mat Response Plan Container Labeling Plan MSDS Sheets Copy of the Tier I Report Contact Information 880-A – Major Changes Emergency Response Plan Fire Emergencies Leaks/Blow outs Spills Medical Emergencies Emergency contacts Evacuation Plan & Routes (Schools, hospitals & day care) 880-A – Major Changes Noise Management Plan Acoustic Engineer Ambient Noise Level Mitigation-Acoustic blankets Drilling/Fracing times Frequency of Readings Enforcement/Inspection 880-A – Major Changes Screening and Fencing Plan Pre and Post Production Security fencing for equipment Screening wall type (materials & height) Plant material 880-A – Major Changes Signage Plan On-site Off-site Emergency Contacts Well/Pool Information Pipeline Truck Routes 880-A – Major Changes Fire Suppression Plan Location of suppression equipment/hookups Location and quantity of foam on site Location of fire hydrants Sources of ignition Firefighter training and lesson plans 880-A – Major Changes Public Education Written timeline account of all events Educational letter to all property owners within 2000’ of the well site Annual SPIN Meeting Expanded Web Presence Cable Channel 880-A – Major Changes Pipeline Permit Require the location and description of “regulated” pipelines in conjunction with SUP permit. Plans must show the location of all known public utilities. Lines must be buried a minimum of 8’ deep. Notify all property owners within 1,000’ of the proposed line. Public Education Program Staff Gas Summit Road Damage Remediation Agreement Road Damage Remediation Agreement Current Ordinance Master Road Repair Agreement Approved with original ordinance Fee paid at time of repair Assessment of fee based upon estimate by staff Requires action by City to make full repair immediately Road Damage Remediation Agreement Proposed Ordinance Requires execution of Road Damage Remediation Agreement prior to issuance of Drilling Permit Fee paid based on construction cost estimates prepared by Licensed P.E. Based upon projected truck loadings and current pavement condition Predetermined Fee Structure Road Damage Remediation Agreement Proposed Fees Road Damage Remediation Agreement Issue to Discuss Setback Distances Residence, religious institutions, hospitals, park, and school. Public Street Rail Road Right-of-way Existing Storage tanks Fresh water well Issues to Discuss Districts to allow an SUP application Permit Fee/Amended Permit Fee Frac or Surface Ponds Next Steps Task Force Meeting City Council Public Hearing QUESTIONS