HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1986 0218 CC REG ITEM 07Ao� 74
January 30, 1986
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Richard Morton, Interim Community Development Director
SUBJECT: CUP 4502, Sun Exploration and Production Company
Introduction
The Sun Exploration and Production Company ( "Sun Oil ") requests city approval of a
conditional use permit to drill one (1) exploratory oil well on a 3/4 -acre site located
approximately 6,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Los Angeles Avenue and
College View Avenue.
Location
Assessor's Parcel Number: 513 -0- 050 -085
Size of Permit Area: 227.723 acres
Number of Drill Pads: one
Size of Drill Pad: 3/4 -acre
General Plan Designation: Open Space 10 to 40 du /acre
Existing Land Use: Cattle grazing
Propos 41,
Sun Exploration and Production Company is requesting approval of conditional use
permit (CUP) 4502 to drill one (1) exploratory oil well (A. A. Vail #1). The 3/4 -acre
site is located within the City of Moorpark (see Exhibit 1).
The location of the drill site will be on an east facing slope, as illustrated in
Exhibit 2. The site will be developed with an 18 -inch berm to capture any hazardous
substances (hydrocarbons) that might spill. A drainage pipe (6 to 8 inches) with a
valve will be placed at the low point of the site. If any hydrocarbons spill, a vacuum
truck will drain the spilled material, then deposit it at an approved waste disposal
site.
The Honorable City Council
January 30, 1986
Page 2
Access to the site will be provided along Tierra Rejada Road to the existing Apache
Road, then along a dirt access road to be constructed. Before drilling operations
commence, grading of both a drilling pad and the access road from Apache Road to
the site will be necessary. The drilling pad will be 3/4 of an acre. The access road
will be approximately 3,000 feet long. Approximately 5,000 cubic yards of earth will
be removed to install the drilling pad, and 6,640 cubic yards of earth will be removed
to provide access to the drill site. An excess -fill dump site located on approximately
1/4 -acre within the permit area will accommodate the earth removed for the drill
site while earth removed for the access road will be bermed alongside the road.
Drilling operations will require one drilling rig that is approximately 140 feet in
height. Once the rig is in place, the drilling phase will take 30 days and activity will
occur 24 hours a day. The depth of the well will not exceed 6,000 feet. During night
time hours, the drill site will be lighted. After the 30-day drilling period, the
applicant will require 45 days to test and complete the well, remove the rig and
restore the drill site.
During the drilling phase, an estimated 12 vehicles per day (24 round trips) will
transport men and materials to and from the site.
If oil is found on the drill site, the applicant will conduct tests to determine the
quality of the discovered oil or gas. Gas flaring could occur. Additional exploration
or any production activities would not be permitted by this Conditional Use Permit,
such activities if determined b the a licant to be feasible would require an
additional conditional use permit and additional environmental analysis prior to any
permit approvals.
Statement of Environmental Findimrs
An initial study was conducted by the firm of Michael Brandman Associates, Inc.
(MBA), under contract to the City of Moorpark. The initial study was conducted to
evaluate the potential effects of the project on the environment. Based on the
findings contained in the attached initial study, it has been determined that this
project could have a significant effect on the environment. These potentially
significant impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated through adoption of the following
identified measures as conditions of approval. Adoption of these measures would
ensure that the project would not impair the use of any adjacent properties and
would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience and
welfare.
1. If no oil is found and /or no future oil drilling permits are granted, the site
shall be returned to its original land form if economically extractable
hydrocarbons are not found. This would be accomplished, in part, by
returning excess fill from the fill dump area (located on the project site)
to the drill pad site.
2. The site shall be bermed with an 18 -inch berm to capture any hydrocarbons
that might spill. Any spilled hydrocarbons shall be removed with a vacuum
truck and disposed of at an approved waste disposal site.
The Honorable City Council
January 30, 1986
Page 3
3. No construction of access roads or the drill site shall take place within the
dripline of any oak trees.
4. Lighting for nighttime operations shall be conducted with internally
silvered globes, external opaque reflectors, or low- intensity lights, with all
lighting directed away from offsite areas.
5. Flaring of natural gas shall be permitted for testing purposes only.
6. All operations shall comply with the standard conditions of the California
Division of Oil and Gas regulations, the Ventura County Fire Department
regulations and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
regulations.
7. The site shall be open for inspection, at any time, by officials of the city
of Moorpark, county of Ventura or other appropriate officials.
These conditions apply only to the exploratory drilling operations for one (1) well.
Any production operations requiring continued exploratory wells and /or the drilling
of production wells, will require other permits and shall be required to satisfy
additional environmental requirements.
Response to Planning Commission Concerns
At the public hearing of January 8, 1986, the City of Moorpark Planning Commission
voted 5-0 to deny requested CUP 4502. At the Planning Commission hearing,
approximately 20 residents of the Villa Del Arroyo Mobilehome Park came to the
meeting to voice their opposition. The opposition was based on the concern that if a
exploratory well was successful, the area would be full of pumping oil well wells and
the noise, smell, and visual appearance would be highly detrimental to the area.
Commissioners agreed with the Mobilehome Park residents and by unanimous vote
denied the request.
Staff Comment: Certainly, this action is a necessary first step if any oil wells are to
be drilled for production. The proliferation of unsightly oil wells, especially in close
proximity to residential areas is a very valid concern. With the modern techniques of
slant drilling, quieter (electrical) pumps, and the ability through the Conditional Use
Permit process to limit the number and location of wells as well as restrictions on
hours of delivery, the provision of screening and landscaping, the detrimental effects
can be alleviated. Any residual detrimental effects must be weighed against the
property rights of the owner, the income to the residents of the City as well as
contributing in some way to the energy needs of the county.
The Honorable City Council
January 30, 1986
Page 4
Recommendations
Following the close of the public hearing on the requested conditional use permit, the
City Council can take one of the following actions:
1. Find that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the
environment if the statement of environmental findings are adopted, and
approve the attached Negative Declaration as having been completed in
compliance with CEQA and State EIR Guidelines issued thereunder and
that this body has reviewed and considered the information contained in
the Negative Declaration, and;
2. Adopt the following findings (a through d) and approve Conditional Use
Permit No. CUP 4502 subject to the recommended conditions. Specifi-
cally, based on the information and findings set forth above, it is
determined that this application, with the attached conditions, meets the
requirements of Moorpark in that:
a. The proposed use would be compatible with existing and future land
uses within the zone and the general area in which the proposed use is
to be located;
b. The proposed use would not be obnoxious or harmful to adjacent
properties;
c. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the
zone in which it is to be located; and,
d. The proposed use would not be detrimental to the public interest,
health, safety, convenience or welfare.
3. Deny requested CUP 4502; or
4. Return the proposal to city staff and consultant for additional analysis.
Attachments: A. Initial Study
B. Mitigated Negative Declaration
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RESOLUTION NO. PC -86 -74
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP -4502
ON THE APPLICATION OF SUN EXPLORATION & PRO-
DUCTION COMPANY. ASSESSORS PARCEL NO. 513 -0-
050 -085.
WHEREAS, at duly notice public hearing on December 11, 1985,
and January 8, 1986, the Moorpark Planning Commission considered the
application filed by Sun Exploration and Production Company requesting
approval to drill one (1) exploratory oil well. Located approximately
6,000 feet southwest of the intersection of Los Angeles Avenue and
College View Avenue.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after review and consider-
ation of the information contained in the Mitigated Negative Declaration
would have a significant effect on the environment; and has reached
its decision in the matter:
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the Planning Commission hereby recommends
to the City Council of the City of Moorpark, that the proposed project
would have a significant affect on the environment and does not certify
the environmental document (Mitigated Negative Declaration) pursuant
to CEQA) .
SECTION 2. That the Planning Commission hereby recommends
to the City Council of the City of Moorpark that the Conditional
Use Permit CUP -4502 be denied; said resolution to be presented for
Consent Calendar action at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
The action with the foregoing direction was approved by the following
roll call vote;
AYES: None
NOES: Commissioners Keenan, Holland, Claffey, Hartley,
and LaPerch;
ABSENT: None.
PASSED, ADOPTED this @@ day of January, 1986.
ATTEST:
Acting Secretary
M 0 0 R PA R 1'-%-
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF
DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
TO CONCERNED PARTIES:
The City of Moorpark is currently processing the following land use permit request.
California State law requires that an evaluation be conducted to determine if this
Project could significantly affect the environment. Based upon an initial review, it
has been found that significant effects upon the environment could occur; however,
mitigation measures could be adopted which would reduce these impacts to
acceptable levels. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared
and is attached.
A. Project Description
Entitlement: CUP 4502
licant: Sun Exploration and Production Company
Location: The site is located approximately 6,000 feet southwest of the intersection
of Los Angeles Avenue and College View Avenue.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 513 -0- 050 -085
Size of Permit Area: 227.723 acres
Number of drill pads: One
Size of drill pad: 3/4 acre
General Plan Designation: Open Space 10-40 du /acre
Existing Land Use: Cattle grazing
Proposal: Sun Exploration and Production Company is requesting approval of a
conditional use permit (CUP) 4502 to drill one (1) exploratory oil well over a 30-day
period (A.A. Vail #1). The 3/4 -acre site is located within the City of Moorpark.
B. Public Review Period
The public review period for the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration is from
October 30, 1985 to November 29, 1985. In addition, the City of Moorpark Planning
Commission will hold a public hearing on the adequacy of the Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration at 7:00 p.m., December 11, 1985 in the Council Chambers,
Moorpark City Hall, 799 Moorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021. You are
welcome to attend this hearing and comment on the adequacy of the Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration. If you are unable to attend, written comments on this
document may be submitted to Steve Kueny, City Manager, Moorpark City HeAPF90
�vloorpark Avenue, Moorpark, California 93021.
MOURPARI<
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
MOORPARK -SUN OIL
A. Project Description
Entitlement: CUP 4502
Applicant : Sun Exploration and Production Company
Location: The site is located approximately 6,000 feet southwest of the intersection
of Los Angeles Avenue and College View Avenue.
Assessor's Parcel Number: 513 -0- 050 -085
Size of Permit Area: 227.723 acres
Number of drill pads: one
Size of drill pad: 3/4 acre
General Plan Designation: Open Space 10-40 du /acre
Existing Land Use: Cattle grazing
Proposal: Sun Exploration and Production Company is requesting approval of
conditional use permit (CUP) 4502 to drill one (1) exploratory oil well (A.A. Vail
#1). The 3/4 acre site is located within the City of Moorpark (see Exhibit 1).
The location of the drill site will be on an east facing, 12.3 percent slope, as
illustrated in Exhibit 2. The closest residents to the site — the Virginia Colony
Mobile Home Park — are located approximately 3,500 feet to the northwest. The
site will be developed with. an 18 -inch berm to capture any hazardous substances
(hydrocarbons) that might spill. A drainage pipe (6" -811) with a valve will be placed at
the low point of the site. If any hydrocarbons spill, a vacuum truck will drain the
spilled material, then deposit it at an approved waste disposal site.
Access to the site will be provided along Tierra Rejada Road to the existing Apache
Road, then along a dirt access road to be constructed to the site. Trucks using the
access roads to the site will travel no closer than 2,000 feet from the Virginia Colony
Mobile Home Park. Before drilling operations commence, grading of both a drilling
pad and the access road from Apache Road to the site will be necessary. The drilling
pad will be three - quarters of an acre in size. The access road will be approximately
3,000 feet long. Approximately 5,000 cubic yards of earth will be removed to install
the drilling pad, and 69640 cubic yards of earth will be removed to provide access to
the drill site. An excess fill dump site located about one quarter -acre within the
permit area will accommodate the earth removed for the drill site while earth
removed for the access road will be bermed along the road.
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Drilling operations will require one drilling rig that is approximately 140 feet in
height. Once the rig is in place, the drilling phase will take 30 days and activity will
occur 24 hours a day. The depth of the well will not exceed 6,000 feet. During night
time hours, the drill site will be lighted. After the 30 day drilling period, the
applicant will require 45 days to test and complete the well, remove the rig, and
restore the drill site.
During the drilling phase, an estimated twelve vehicles per day (24 round trips) will
transport men and materials to and from the site.
If oil is found on the drill site the applicant will conduct tests to determine the
quality of the discovered oil or gas. Gas flaring could occur. Additional exploring or
any production activities would not be permitted by this Conditional Use Permit;
such activities, if determined by the applicant to be feasible, would require
additional environmental analysis prior to any permit approvals.
B. Statement of Environmental Findings
An Initial Study was conducted by the firm of Michael Brandman Associates, Inc.
(MBA), under contract to the City of Moorpark. The Initial Study was conducted to
evaluate the potential effects of this project on the environment. Based on the
findings contained in the attached Initial Study, it has been determined that this
project could have a significant effect on the environment. These potentially
significant impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated through adoption of the following
identified measures as conditions of approval.
C. Mitigation pleasures Included to Avoid Potentially Significant Effects
1. The site will be returned to its original land form if economically
extractable hydrocarbons are not found. This would be accomplished, in
part, by returning excess fill from the fill dump area (located on the
project site) to the drill pad site.
2. The site will be bermed with an 18 -inch berm to capture any hydrocarbons
that might spill. Any spilled hydrocarbons shall be removed with a vacuum
truck and disposed of at an approved waste disposal site.
3. No construction of access roads or of the drill site shall take place within
the dripline of any oak trees.
4. Lighting for nighttime operations shall be conducted with internally-
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silvered globes, external opaque reflectors, or low- intensity lights, with all
lighting directed away from offsite areas.
5. Flaring of natural gas shall be permitted for testing purposes only.
6. If dust from the use of access roads impacts any residences in 'Moorpark, a
water truck shall water access roads on a daily basis.
7. Nighttime (7 :00 p.m. -7:00 a.m.) truck trips on access roads to the site shall
be restricted to emergency trips only.
8. All operations shall comply with the standard conditions of the California
Division of Oil and Gas regulations, the Ventura County Fire Department
regulations, and the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
regulations.
9. The site shall be open for inspection, at any time, by officials of the City
of Moorpark, County of Ventura or other appropriate officials.
These conditions apply to the exploratory drilling operations for one (1) well. Any
production operations, or the drilling of additional wells, shall be required to satisfy
additional environmental requirements.
D. Public Review
1. Legal Notice Method: Direct mailing to property owners within 300 feet
of proposed project boundary.
2. Document Posting Period: October 4, 1985 to November 3, 1985.
3. City of Moorpark Planning Commission Hearing: November 14, 1985.
Prepared by:
Project Manager
Michael Brandman Associates, Inc.
Date: 9,t 2,( , � 9,5 ,
Reviewed by:
Richard Morton
Planning Director
City of Moorpark
Date:
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
City of Moorpark
I. Background
I. Name of Proponent Sun Exploration and Production Company
2. Address and Phone Number of Proponent Box 55060, Valencia, CA
91355 -0560. Attention: Max Morgan Phone: (805) 257 -6200
3. Date of Checklist Submitted October 1, 1985
4. Agency Requiring Checklist City of Moorpark
S. Name of Proposal, if applicable Drilling one (1) exploratory well
II. Environmental Impocts
(Explanations of all "yes" and "maybe" answers are required on attached sheets.)
Yes May No
1. Earth. Will the proposal result in:
a. Unstable earth conditions or in changes
in geologic substructures?
b. Disruptions, displacements, compaction
or overcovering of the soil?
c. Change in topography or ground surface
relief features?
d. The destruction, covering or modification
of any unique geologic or physical features?
e. Any increase in wind or water erosion of
soils, either on or off the site?
f. Changes in deposition or erosion of beach
sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or
erosion which may modify the channel of a
river or stream or the bed of the ocean or-
any bay, inlet or lake?
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X
X
X
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X
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3.
Yes M A)we No
g.
Exposure of people or property to geolo-
gic hazards such as earthquakes, landslides,
mudslides, ground failure, or similar hazards?
X
Air.
Will the proposal result in:
a.
Substantial air emissions or deterioration
of ambient air quality?
X
b.
The creation of objectionable odors?
_ X
c.
Alteration of air movement, moisture, or
temperature, or any change in climate,
either locally or regionally?
X
Water. Will the proposal result in:
a.
Changes in currents, or the course of di-
rection of water movements, in either
marine or fresh waters?
X
b.
Changes in absorption rates, drainage pat-
terns, or the rate and amount of surface
runoff?
X
c.
Alterations to the course or flow of flood
waters?
X
d.
Change in the amount of surface water in
any water body?
X
e.
Discharge into surface waters, or in any
alteration of surface water quality, in-
cluding but not limited to temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity?
X
f.
Alteration of the direction or rate of flow
of ground waters?
X
g.
Change in the quantity of ground waters,
either through direct additions or with-
drawals, or through interception of an
aquifer by cuts or excavations?
X
h.
Substantial reduction in the amount of
water otherwise available for public water
supp lies?
X
i.
Exposure of people or property to water re-
lated hazards such as flooding or tidal waves?
X
4.
5.
6.
7.
Q
9.
Yes Ma be No
Plant Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
number of any species of plants (including
trees, shrubs, gross, crops, and aquatic
plants)?
X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of plants?
X
c. Introduction of new species of plants into
on area, or in a barrier to the normal
replenishment of existing species?
X
d. Reduction in acreage of any agricultural
crop?
X
Animal Life. Will the proposal result in:
a. Change in the diversity of species, or
numbers of any species of animals (birds,
land animals including reptiles, fish and
shellfish, benthic organisms or insects)?
X
b. Reduction of the numbers of any unique,
rare or endangered species of animals?
X
c. Introduction of new species of animals into
an area, or result in a barrier to the
migration or movement of animals?
X
d. Deterioration to existing fish or wildlife
habitat?
X
Noise. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increases in existing noise levels?
X
b. Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
X
Light and Glare. Will the proposal produce
new light or glare?
X
Land Use. Will the proposal result in a sub -
stantiol alteration of the present or planned
land use of on area?
X
Natural Resources. Will the proposal result in:
a. Increase in the rate of use of any natural
resources?
X
Yes Maybe No
b. Substontiol depletion of any nonrenewable
natural resource?
X
10. Risk of Upset. Will the proposal involve:
a. A risk of an explosion or the release
of hazardous substances (including, but not
limited to, oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radiation) in the event of on accident or
upset conditions?
X
b. Possible interference with on emergency
response plan or an emergency evacuation
plan?
X
Il. Population. Will the proposal alter the location,
distribution, density, or growth rate of the
human population of on area?
X
12. Hawing. Will the proposal affect existing hous-
ing, or create a demand for additional housing?
X
13. Transportation /Circulation. Will the proposal
result in:
a. Generation of substantial additional
vehicular movement?
X
b. Effects on existing parking facilities, or
demand for new parking?
X
C. Substantial impact upon existing transpor-
tation systems?
X
d. Alterations to present patterns of circula-
tion or movement of people and /or goods?
X
e. Alterations to waterborne, roil or air
traffic?
X
f. Increase in traffic hazards to motor
vehicles, bicyclists or pedestrians?
X
14. Public Services. Will the proposal have an
effect upon, or result in a need for new or
altered govemmental services in any of the
following areas:
X
a. Fire protection?
X
b. Police protection?
X
C. Schools?
X
Yes Maybe No
d. Parks or other recreational facilities?
X
e. Maintenance of public facilities, including
roods?
X
f. Other governmental services?
X
15.
Energy. Will the proposal result in:
a. Use of substantial amounts of fuel or energy?
X
b. Substantial increase in demand upon exist-
ing sources of energy, or require the
development of new sources of energy?
X
16.
Utilities. Will the proposal result in a need
for new systems, or substantial alterations to
the following utilities:
a. Power or natural gas?
X
b. Communications systems?
X
c. Water?
X
d. Sewer or septic tanks?
e. Storm water drainage?
X
f. Solid waste and disposal?
X
17.
Human Health. Will the proposal result in:
a. Creation of any health hazard or potential
health hazard (excluding mental health)?
X
b. Exposure of people to potential health
hazards?
X
18.
Aesthetics. Will the proposal result in the
obstruction of any scenic vista or view open to
the public, or will the proposal result in the
creation of an aesthetically offensive site open
to public view?
X
19.
Recreation. Will the proposal result in an
impact upon the quality or quantity of existing
recreational opportunities?
X
20.
Cultural Resources.
a. Will the proposal result in the alteration
of or the destruction of a prehistoric or
historic archaeological site?
X
Yes Mai! No
b. Will the proposal result in adverse physical
or aesthetic effects to a prehistoric or
historic building, structure, or object? X
c. Does the proposal have the potential to
cause a physical change which would affect
unique ethnic cultural values? X
d. Will the proposal restrict existing religious
or sacred uses within the potential impact
area? X
21. Mandatory Findings of Significance.
a. Does the project have the potential to
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wild-
life population to drop below self sus-
taining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory? X
b. Does the project have the potential to
achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of
long -term, environmental goals? (A short -
term impact on the environment is one
which occurs in a relatively brief, definitive
period of time while long -term impacts
will endure well into the future.) X
c. Does the project have impacts which are
individually limited, but cumulatively con-
siderable? (A project may impact on two
or more separate resources where the impact
on each resource is relatively small, but
where the effect of the total of those
inpocts on the environment is significant.) X
d. Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly? X
III. Discussion of Environmental Evaluation
IV. Determination
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect
on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect
on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case X
because the mitigation measures described on on attached sheet have
been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION WILL BE PREPARED.
I find the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environ-
ment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. Earth
a. Soil from the drilling pad area will be placed in an excess fill area located
on about one - quarter acre. The soil will be spread evenly at a height of
less than one foot and compacted as necessary. Soil removed from the
access road will be bermed adjacent to the roadway. After the project has
been completed, the removal of soils can be mitigated by returning such
soils to the drill pad site and returning the site to its original landform.
b. The soil supports grassland used for grazing. The limited soil removal that
will occur will not affect any agricultural lands and would not substantially
increase erosion. Thus, the impacts from soil removal are not considered
significant.
c. The three - quarter -acre drill site is located on a 12.3 percent slope which
will be leveled as part of the project. However, the site is not visible to
any roadways and grade changes are not considered significant.
d. Increased erosion in the project area will occur due to vegetation
removal. However, the project will last only 2 to 3 months, after which
the site will return, eventually, to its natural state. Erosion will not be
significant during project operations and would further diminish after
operations cease.
2. Air
a. Drilling operations will result in air emissions, including NOx. However,
the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) staff has
determined that the project's emissions estimate of 11.7 tons of NOx over
the 30-day drilling period is below the 13.7 tons per year threshold
established by the county. Thus, air emissions would not be significant.
b. Because diesel fuel will be used for drilling operations, objectionable odors
may be produced. However, due to the remoteness of the site, any odors
produced from the project would be diluted in the ambient air, resulting in
no detectable objectionable odors in 'Moorpark residential areas.
3. Water
b. Drainage patterns may be slightly altered due to the proposed grading of
the drill site and access road. However, this effect will only be
temporary, and drainage patterns would return to their original pattern
after project completion. Furthermore, the site does not drain directly
into any water bodies, including the Arroyo Simi.
e. There is a possibility that hazardous substances (hydrocarbons) may spill
and enter surface drainages; however, an 18 -inch berm will be constructed
to capture any hydrocarbons that might spill. A drainage pipe (6 -8 inch)
with a valve will be placed at the low point of the drain site. If any
hydrocarbons spill, a vacuum truck would remove the spill and deposit the
spilled substances at an approved waste disposal site.
4. Plant Life
a. The project site and access road cross through annual grassland and sage -
scrub plant communities. No rare or endangered species of plants were
found during a field survey and none are expected to be present on the
site. However, there is the potential that 4 or 5 coast live oak trees could
be impacted by construction of the access road. This will be mitigated by
prohibiting the applicant from constructing any roadway segments within
the dripline of oak trees.
5. Animal Life
c. Lighting of the drill rig at night could result in disruptions to the light -
dark rhythms of nocturnal animals. This would be a highly localized
impact and is mitigable through the use of silvered globes and directing
the lighting away from areas where drilling will not occur.
6. Noise
a. The proposed project would result in increases in existing noise levels.
Due to the remoteness of the drill site, however, project noise would not
be significantly detectable in residential areas in Moorpark.
7. Light and Glare
The project will use lighting sources to aid workers during drilling operations at
night. The site would be visible at night due to such lighting. However, as the
site is on the opposite side of a ridgeline that is visible to - Moorpark residents,
lighting would be only minimally detectable. Flaring might also occur at the
site, but would occur during only a short period of time. Both lighting and
flaring would be temporary impacts lasting only as long as the project life.
8. Land Use
While the proposal would alter the current land use of the site, due to the short
time frame of the project (75 days), this alteration is not considered
significant. After project operations cease, the project site would revert back
to its current land use.
10. Risk of Upset
a. Certain activities during the drilling and production phases are critical
regarding well control, fire, explosion, oil spills, and other discharges or
emissions. However, standard conditions would require the applicant to
comply with California Division of Oil and Gas regulations, County Fire
Department regulations and Air Pollution Control District regulations.
Therefore, with the imposition of standard oil permit regulations, the risk
of impact would be insignificant.
16. Utilities
c. The applicant proposes to truck in all needed water to the site, estimated
at 400 barrels per day.
18. Aesthetics
One of the project components, a 140 -foot high drill rig, would be partially
silhouetted above the ridgeline, and would be visible to certain residents of
?Moorpark to the north. However, due to the relatively short timefrarne of the
project (75 days), visual impacts are considered insignificant.
MOORPARK
ALBERT PRIETO
Mayor
JAMES D. WEAK
Mayor Pro Tern
THOMAS C. FERGUSON
Councilmember
DANNY A. WOOLARD
Councilmember
LETA YANCY- SUTTON
Councilmember
DORIS D. BANKUS
City Clerk
JOHN C. GEDNEY
City Treasurer
November 6, 1985
MEMORANDUM
STEVEN KUENY
City Manager
CHERYL J. KANE
City Attorney
NIALL FRITZ
Director of
Community
Development
R. DENNIS DELZEIT
City Engineer
JOHN V. GILLESPIE
Chief of Police
TO: Landowner /Public Agency
FROM: City of Moorpark /yeµ
SUBJECT: Sun Exploration and Production Company's Request for Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) 4502
The City of Moorpark is currently processing a land use permit request. Sun
Exploration and Production Company is requesting approval of a conditional use
permit (CUP) 4502 to drill one exploratory oil well over a 30-day period.
The Notice of Preparation and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for CUP 4502
was sent to you from the City of Moorpark Planning Department during the week of
October 28- November 1. We would like to inform you of a change in the Draft
Mitigated Negative Declaration in Section D. Public Review. The Notice of
Preparation indicates the document posting period is from October 4, 1985 to
November 3, 1985, with a planning commission hearing date of November 14, 1985.
This is changed to a document posting period of October 30, 1985 to November 29,
1985, and a planning commission hearing date of December 11, 1985. Thank you for
Your time.
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IV 0 v 0 61985
City Of Moorpark
799 Moorpark Avenue Moorpark, California 93021
(805) 529 -6864