Title
Consideration of a Request for a Variance to Chapter 114.13(B) of the Code of Ordinances, “Gas Well Drilling and Production” by GHA Barnett LLC, Related to Permanent Lift Compressors (GW#16-003)
Requested Action
Discussion and possible action
Description/History
GHA Barnett LLC is the operator of the Overstreet/Sowell drill site on Mouser Way and has one lift compressor on site. That compressor became permanent on December 24, 2017.
A temporary lift compressor becomes permanent when it has been located on a drill site for more than 6 consecutive months. Under Chapter 114.13(B) of the Code of Ordinances, an operator must use electricity to power all permanent compressors.
GHA is requesting a variance to allow the lift compressor to remain on site without connecting to electric service for the reasons stated in the attached letter. If Council approves the requested variance, the compressor must meet all other requirements for a permanent compressor.
Prepared By
Lisa Sudbury, AICP
Interim Director of Planning
817-276-4227