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HomeMy WebLinkAboutGBA 2014-02-18 MinutesMINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GAS BOARD OF APPEALS WORK SESSION 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 FEBRUARY 18, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Duer at 6:30 p.m. PRESENT CITY STAFF Chairman Director of Planning & Dev. City Engineer Bn. Chief —Fire Marshall Cpt. Asst. Fire Marshall Recording Secretary Tom Duer Kathy Luppy Randal Shiflet Marty Kusmierski Brian Crowson John Pitstick Greg Van Neiuwenhuize Greg Lindsey David Simmons Cindy Garvin 2. Review of Items on the February 18, 2014 Gas Board Regular Meeting Agenda. John Pitstick gave a brief overview and review of the items on the February 18, 2014 Gas Board Regular Meeting Agenda. 3. ADJOURNMENT The Work Session adjourned at 6:58 p.m. Page 1 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE GAS BOARD OF APPEALS REGULAR SESSION 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 FEBRUARY 18, 2014 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chairman Tom Duer at 7:00 P.M Meeting was recessed from 7:20 to 7:35 P.M PRESENT ABSENT Chairman 2. ROLL CALL CITY STAFF Director of Planning & Dev City Engineer Bn. Chief —Fire Marshall Cpt.-Asst. Fire Marshall Recording Secretary Tom Duer Kathy Luppy Randall Shiflet Marty Kusmierski Brian Crowson John Pitstick Greg Van Neiuwenhuize Greg Lindsey David Simmons Cindy Garvin Chairman Duer led the Pledge of Allegiance 3. Consideration of October 10, 2013 Gas Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes APPROVED Randall Shiftet motioned to approve the minutes of the October 10, 2013 Gas Board of Appeals minutes, the motion was seconded by Kathy Luppy and it passed unanimously (5-0). Page 2 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes 4. GB 2014-01 Public hearing and Consideration of a request from Chesapeake Energy Corporation for a deviation from distance requirements from existing structures to five (5) gas wellheads at the TCCD South gas wells as 828 W Harwood Road. Distance requirements are established in Section 104-6 of the City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. Tom Duer summarized that 4 wells approved few years ago by City Council and Chesapeake Energy is requesting 5 new wells on this same pad. Delores Garza, 100 Chesapeake Way, Fort Worth, TX came forward with a request for the distance requirements from the existing structures to the proposed gas well heads. Chairman Duer opened the public hearing. There were no persons for or against and the public hearing was closed. The Gas Board opened for discussion. APPROVED Randall Shiflet motioned to approve GB 2014-01, the motion was seconded by Kathy Luppy and it passed unanimously (5-0). 5. GB2014-02 Public Hearing and Consideration of a request from Chesapeake Energy Corporation for a deviation from distance requirements from existing structures to four (4) gas wellheads at the proposed Anejo gas well site being Anejo 1 H & 4H and grove 1 H & 3H gas wells at 7100 Davis Boulevard. Distance requirements are established in Section 104-6 of the City of North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances. Delores Garza, 100 Chesapeake Way Fort Worth came forward representing Chesapeake Energy. Ms. Garza gave a power point presentation and stated that they would will try to preserve the location but did discuss the removal of several trees and that the top of the hill would be leveled. Brian Crowson asked to see a picture of all the wells. Tom Duer asked if Chesapeake Energy owns the property were the drainage will be. Delores Garza answered yes. Tom Duer asked where the retention tanks will be located Delores Garza on the south side of southeast corner. John Pitstick came forward to discuss 7 gas wells in a 5 years. 55 property owners were notified and emails response was 23 against 13 of them are within 600 feet, 118 cards were in support. City was concerned about drainage and over all look of area. Greg Van Nieuwenhuize came forward and discussed the drainage issue and how it will he handled. Page 3 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes Public hearing opened. Marcus Blagg 6700 Davis blvd. came forward to say he is for the request. Mr. Blagg was at the 2012 meeting and has 4.5 acres with mineral rights. Mr. Blagg feels it is important that we use the resource from our own Country. Charles Keanry came forward to say he is for. He only has mineral rights to 7100 Herman Jarred Drive. Mike Lost 7724 Cedar Park Avenue was unable to stay for the meeting, was read by Tom Duer. Mr. Lost is in approval of 4 wells for drilling. Those who did not wish to speak but are For Clark Dunlap 5908 Saramae Dr. North Richland Hills Lesili Hernanadez 5709 Southern Hills North Richland Hills 76180 Larry Fortney 8016 Mickey North Richland Hills 76182 William Bryanson 7036 Herman Jared Dr North Richland Hills Kenneth R Leak 7221 Timerlane Dr North Richland Hills Judy Skinner 6840 Smithfield Rd North Richland Hills 76182 Laura Rapport 1211 Timba Ct Southlake 76092 Page 4 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes Gail Geserick 8400 Brookhaven Dr. came forward to speak against the request. Mrs Geserick stated that her home is 300 feet from well site and asked why is it ok to be less than 600 feet as our ordinance states. Mrs Geserick also worries about added traffic and added noise if compressors are added. Mrs Geserick says that she did sign a mineral lease and was told it would not be less than 600 feet from home. Now her concern is the valve of her home. If this passes she request that drainage project should be completed before anything is done to the site. Chuck Geserick 8400 Brookhaven came forward to say they have lived in their home for 36 years, Mr Geserick discussed history of area and pleads with the Board to say no but asked if approved have drainage project completed. Ken Yazhari 1230 Brown Trail in Bedford came forward to speak against. Mr Yazhari is concerned with noise and air pollution and possible earth quakes. Also the little money the royalties bring are not worth it. Kassidy Blankship 7104 Stephanie Court came forward to speak against. She has a small child and worries about her health, she believes this will affect the air quality. Mrs. Blankship feels like they were not informed of location and wonders how this will affect property valves. Ken Dickens 8400 Brookhaven came forward to speak against Mr. Dickens has lived there 29 years will miss the peace and quiet and feels Chesapeake quit communicating with them. Hai Pham 7120 Brookhaven Court came forward to speak against. Mrs. Pham never signed a gas lease and feels like it will bring in more noise and lots of dust which will affect her health, and who will take care of the roads after the large trucks come and deteriorate them. John Counts 8409 Brookview came forward to speak against. He has no idea that the wells were going to be located next to his home. He would like to be located more than 600 feet like the ordinance states. Also states that Chesapeake stop communicating with him. Ryan Blankenship 7104 Stephanie Court came forward with concerns about health issues and high risk of cancer and respiratory disease. He was told that they were not drilling in his backyard. Public Hearing closed at 9:15 p.m. DENIED Randall Shiflet motioned to deny GB 2014-02, the motion was seconded by Kathy Luppy and the vote passed unanimously (5-0). Page 5 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes 8. Adjournment There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Chairman Secretary 011 i Tom - :. Page 6 of 6; 02/18/2014 GBA minutes