File #: 17-2594    Version: 1 Name: 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)
Type: Consideration Item Status: Passed
File created: 12/21/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/8/2018 Final action: 1/8/2018
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)
Sponsors: Joe Smolinski, Lisa Sudbury
Attachments: 1. GHA Variance Request 12-22-17, 2. Location Map

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