File #: ID-344-14    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 12/23/2014 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/6/2015 Final action:
Title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRIGHTON AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE BRIGHTON MUNICIPAL CODE, COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT CODE, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF SEC. 17-20-70, OIL AND GAS WELLS IN ITS ENTIRETY AND READOPTION AS SEC. 17-20-70, SET BACKS, OIL/GAS FACILITIES; THE ADOPTION OF A NEW ARTICLE 17-64, OIL AND GAS FACILITIES REQUIRING CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL FOR OIL AND GAS WELLS AND OTHER RELATED FACILITIES OR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL SET FORTH IN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING APPROVED BY THE CITY MANAGER; SETTING FORTH APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, GENERAL STANDARDS, PLANS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONS, CONTROL OF NUISANCES, TRAFFIC PROTECTIONS, PROHIBITED FACILITIES, FEES, CITY INSPECTION, APPEALS, ENFORCEMENT; AMENDING SEC. 17-8-30. PROCEDURES REQUIRING A MAP OF OIL AND GAS FACILITIES AND NEIGHBORHOOD NOTICE; AMENDING SEC. 17-12-20. DEFINITIONS; AMENDING SEC. 17-8-60. CONDITIONAL USE RELATIVE TO ASSIGNABILITY OF A CONDITIONAL USE ...
Attachments: 1. DRAFT Oil and Gas Ordinance (12.02.14 Version)
Related files: ID-283-14
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To:                  Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through:            Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By:            Holly Prather, AICP, Community Development Director
Date Prepared:      December 23, 2014
PURPOSE
To request a continuation of the public hearing regarding a code amendment to the City of Brighton's Municipal Code, Chapter 17, titled as the, Land Use and Development Code regarding oil and gas wells (Article 17-20-70).  Staff and legal counsel are requesting a continuation to a date certain of February 17, 2015.
BACKGROUND
Staff and legal counsel are requesting the continuation to allow for additional dialogue on the proposed regulations with the Colorado Oil and Gas Association (COGA), particularly as it relates to noise, air quality and visual/aesthetic considerations.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact in continuing the public hearing to February 17, 2015.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff and legal counsel recommends approval of the continuation request.
OPTIONS FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
1.      Continue the public hearing to a date certain of February 17, 2015.
2.      Continue the public hearing to an alternative date (must specify date of hearing in making the motion).
3.      Deny the continuation request and move forward with the public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
DRAFT Ordinance dated 12.2.2014