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January 8, 2009
Screening CriteriaClarification to Part 9
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1. Purpose: Document the Airport’s interpretations of Section 15 Screening of Part Nine - Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.
2. Site definitions: The Airport classifies drilling or operation sites as follows:• Greenfield Site, low visibility - Site is located in a remote, non-developed area and is not
readily visible from streets, highways, rail or nearby buildings.• Greenfield Site, high visibility - Site is located in a remote, non-developed area, but is
visible to the public from streets, highway, rail or nearby buildings.• Developed Site, low visibility - Site is located within an area of current development or
adjacent to streets, highways or rail, but is not in the direct view of such facilities.• Developed Site, high visibility - Site is located within an area of current development or
adjacent to a street, highway or rail, and is in the direct view of such facilities and the public.• High Profile Site, retail/resort/entertainment - Site is located near or within a planned
development or in the direct line of sight of such a building as determined by airport planning staff.
• DFWAirportreservestherighttocreateadditionalsitedefinitionsormodifytheabovedefinitions as conditions warrant over the duration of the natural gas exploration lease.
3. Operator:asdefinedbyDFWAirport’sConstructionandFirePreventionStandardsResolution&AmendmentstotheCodes,Part9,Section2.
4. Initial Installation: Operator is responsible for the initial installation of all elements of these standards during Operation Site development. If these standards are adopted after Operation Sites have been developed, Operator is responsible for upgrading Operation Site to conform with these standards.
5. Alternatives: In many instances alternates to these criteria are available due to issues such as availabilityorcost.OperatorsmaythereforesubmitalternatestothesecriteriatoDFWPlanningfor review and consideration. All submittals shall include a written justification as well as a sample material (if available), specification, and image.
6. Cost:Operatorisresponsibleforallcostsincluding,butnotlimitedto:initialinstallation,upgrading, maintenance, replacement, and restoration.
7.Maintenance&Replacement:OperatorisresponsibleformaintainingallOperationSitestoensure compliance as set forth with the development criteria as stated herein. In the event elements of these criteria cannot be restored, maintenance may include replacing elements forsuchproblemsas,butnotlimitedto,damage,destruction,ordeathasdeterminedbyDFWAirport. Plant materials must be maintained for the life of the lease and replacement is required within six months of damage, destruction, or death. All other elements must be repaired or replaced within 45 days of damage or destruction.
8. Upgrading a Site from Drilling to Production: The status of a site shall be changed from drilling to production when the earliest of the following occurs: 1) the last planned well is placed into production, or 2) drilling activities on the site have been dormant for 12 months, or 3) an operation site is in use for its intended purpose. The Operator must complete construction and installation of screening elements within 45 days and complete installation of all plant materials within six months.
9.Restoration:TheOperatorisresponsibleforrestoringtheelementsofthiscriteriawithin30daysofdamage or modifications required during re-drilling or re-working.
10.Branding:AtDFWAirportallOperatorstoragetankswillbepaintedwhite(SherwinWilliamsCityLoftSW1032).DFWreservestherighttobrandtheleadtankinpublicviewfromtheroadwaywiththeDFWlogo;however,thistankmaybebrandedwithanapprovedstandardsizelogooftheoperatingcompanyinthecenterofthetank.Componentsofbranding(logos,striping,andotherelements)willbe reviewed on a site-by-site basis. To review proposed branding, Operator must submit the following for each operation site:a.Typicalcondition:OperatormustsubmitacolorphotoofatypicaltankforDFWrecordsdimensioningthesizeofthebluebandsandthesizeofthelogo
b.Witheachpadconstructionpermit,OperatormustsubmitanoperationsiteplanindicatingwhichtankanddirectionforthelogoonthesiteforDFWreviewandapproval.
11.UpgradingSitetoaNewCategory:Atsuchtimeassurroundingdevelopmentactivityshouldchangethedefinitionofthesitetoamorestringentcategory,asdeterminedbyDFWAirport,thesiteshallbeupgraded at the operator’s expense to the new criteria. The Operator must complete construction and installationofadditionallyrequiredbuiltelementswithin90daysandcompleteinstallationofallplantmaterialswithinsixmonthsofthedateofnoticebyDFWAirport.
12.Landscaping:Wherevegetativescreeningisrequired,landscapingshallbeincompliancewithstandard engineering and design practices. Operator must submit landscape plans, which include all featuresdesignatedherein,specifictoeachoperationsitetoDFWforreviewandapproval.
Standard planting size:
Common Name Scientific Name Standard Planting SizeCedarElm Ulmus crassifolia 4”caliper,ballsizetomeetAmerican
Nursery Association StandardsEasternRedCedar Juniperus virginiana 12-14’ tall, b&b transplant, ball
sizetomeetAmericanNurseryAssociation Standards
WaxMyrtle Myrica cerifera 30gallon,Ht.6-7’
YauponHolly Ilex vomitoria 30gallon,Ht.6-7’
HeavenlyBamboo Nandina domestica 15 gallon
‘Bright’NTight’CherryLaurel Prunus caroliniana ‘Bright’NTight’ 30gallon,Ht.5-6’
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Greenfield Site“low visibility”1. Definition: Site is located in a remote, non-developed area and is not readily visible from
streets, highways, rail or nearby buildings. 2. Hardscape:surfacetreatmentofpadsite• drilling–crushedconcreteaggregate• production–dust-freeaggregateofadecomposedgraniteorcoloredgravelmaterialatadepthto
provide uniform reddish-brown color and coverage–wheresitedisturbancesexceedthefencedareaofthepad,naturalgroundcovershall
be restored with aggregate native grass seeding or buffalo grass sod3. Fencing• drilling–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfenceincludingtakeback• production–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfencewithtoprail
4. Gate: • duringdrilling–6’tallchainlinkgate• duringproduction–6’tallchainlinkgate
5. AccessRoad• material:crushedconcrete• curbcuts–whenanaccessroadconnectstoanexistingpavedroad,acurbcutisrequired.–curbcutsshallincludepavingtomatchadjacentroadforaminimumof65feet.
6. Landscaping:notrequired7. Lighting:Fixturesshallcontainalllighton-siteutilizinghighpressuresodiumbulbs.Fixturemustbedirecteddownward,shieldedtorestricthorizontalcut-offangle.Maximumfixtureheightisrestrictedto30’.• drilling–LumarkNightHawkIII• production–sameasdrilling
8. Paint: All tanks and production equipment will be painted soft white equal to Sherwin WilliamsCityLoftSW1032andmaybebrandedatoperator’sand/orDFWAirport’sdiscretion.
9.Setbacks:Thesetbackshallbe10feetexceptwhereitconflictswithexistingcoderequirements. In the case of conflict with existing code, the setback shall be the maximum allowed by the code (typically 8 feet).
HardscapeExample Pad Site:BW
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Paint
Decomposed Granite Production Hardscape: Decomposed Granite
Drilling Hardscape: Crushed Concrete Aggregate
Soft White - Sherwin Williams SW1032
Lighting
Lumark Nighthawk III
Diagram-SetbackRequirements
Gate
Standard Chain Link Gate
ProductionFencing
6’ Tall Chain Link Fence with Top Rail
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Screening CriteriaClarification to Part 9
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Greenfield Site“high visibility”1. Definition: Site is located in a remote, non-developed area, but is visible to the public from
streets, highway, rail or nearby buildings.2. Hardscape:surfacetreatmentofpadsite• drilling–crushedconcreteaggregate• production–dust-freeaggregateofadecomposedgraniteorcoloredgravelmaterialatadepthto
provide uniform reddish-brown color and coverage–wheresitedisturbancesexceedthefencedareaofthepad,naturalgroundcovershall
be restored with aggregate native grass seeding or buffalo grass sod.3.Fencing •drilling–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfenceincludingtakeback •production–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfencewithtoprail4. Gate: • duringdrilling–6’tallchainlinkgate• duringproduction –6’tallchainlinkgate
5. AccessRoad• material:crushedconcrete• curbcuts–whenanaccessroadconnectstoanexistingpavedroad,acurbcutisrequired.–curbcutsshallincludepavingtomatchadjacentroadforaminimumof65feet.
6. Landscaping:completevegetativescreeningutilizingnaturalisticappearanceplantingconcept on side(s) visible from adjacent buildings or streets, highways or rail as determined byDFWAirport.
7. Lighting:Fixturesshallcontainalllighton-siteutilizinghighpressuresodiumbulbs.Fixturemustbedirecteddownward,shieldedtorestricthorizontalcut-offangle.Maximumfixtureheightarerestrictedto30’.• drilling–LumarkNightHawkIII• production–sameasdrilling
8. Paint: All tanks and production equipment will be painted soft white equal to Sherwin Williams-CityLoftSW1032.
9.Setbacks:Thesetbackshallbe10feetexceptwhereitconflictswithexistingcoderequirements. In the case of conflict with existing code, the setback shall be the maximum allowed by the code (typically 8 feet).
Vegetative Screening - Naturalistic Appearance
Yaupon Holly(Ilex vomitoria)
Eastern Red Cedar(Juniperus virginiana)
Wax Myrtle(Myrica cerifera)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Cherry Laurel(Prunus Caroliniana)
Yaupon Holly(Ilex vomitoria)
Eastern Red Cedar(Juniperus virginiana)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Cherry Laurel(Prunus caroliniana)
Wax Myrtle(Myrica cerifera)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
Elevation - at planting
HardscapeExample Pad Site:AW
AL
AK
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AVAQ
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Paint
Decomposed Granite Production Hardscape: Decomposed Granite
Drilling Hardscape: Crushed Concrete Aggregate
Soft White - Sherwin Williams SW1032
Gate
Standard Chain Link Gate
ProductionFencing
6’ High Chain Link Fence
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Screening CriteriaClarification to Part 9
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Developed Site“low visibility”1. Definition: Site is located within an area of current development or adjacent to streets,
highways or rail, but is not in the direct view of such facilities.2. Hardscape:surfacetreatmentofpadsite• drilling–crushedconcreteaggregate• production–dust-freeaggregateofadecomposedgraniteorcoloredgravelmaterialatadepthto
provide uniform reddish-brown color and coverage–wheresitedisturbancesexceedthefencedareaofthepad,naturalgroundcovershall
be restored with aggregate native grass seeding or buffalo grass sod.3. Fencing•drilling–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfencewithPVCverticalslats(darkbrownorcharcoal
black in color on all sides)•production–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfencewithtoprailandPVCverticalslats(dark
brown or charcoal black in color on all sides)4. Gate: • duringdrilling–6’chainlinkgate• duringproduction–ifnotvisiblefromdevelopedarea:6’tallchainlinkgate–ifvisiblefromdevelopedarea:6’tallarchitecturalmetalgate
5. AccessRoad• material:aconcretedrivewayisrequiredforthefirst65feetfromstreetafterwhich
crushed concrete is allowed.• curbcuts:whenanaccessroadconnectstoanexistingpavedroad,acurbcutis
required. 6. Landscaping:completevegetativescreeningonallsides.Screeningoptionsincludeeither
an ordered or naturalistic appearance, or shall be consistent with the character of adjacent developmentsorroadwaysasdeterminedbyDFWAirport.
7. Lighting:Fixturesshallcontainalllighton-siteutilizinghighpressuresodiumbulbs.Fixturemustbedirecteddownward,shieldedtorestricthorizontalcut-offangle.Maximumfixtureheightisrestrictedto30’.• drilling–LumarkNightHawkIII• production–sameasdrilling
8. Paint: All tanks and production equipment will be painted soft white equal to Sherwin WilliamsCityLoftSW1032.
9.Setbacks:Thesetbackshallbe10feetexceptwhereitconflictswithexistingcoderequirements. In the case of conflict with existing code, the setback shall be the maximum allowed by the code (typically 8 feet).
Vegetative Screening - Naturalistic Appearance
Yaupon Holly(Ilex vomitoria)
Eastern Red Cedar(Juniperus virginiana)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Cherry Laurel(Prunus caroliniana)
Wax Myrtle(Myrica cerifera)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
Vegetative Screening - Ordered AppearanceCedar Elm(Ulmus crassifolia)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
HardscapeExample Pad Site: DA
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AVAQ
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AW
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AM
AX
AZ
BJ
AUBFBG
EA EB
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BX BY
BW BV
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DC
DD
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CC
CGCK
CE
CP
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Paint
Decomposed Granite Production Hardscape: Decomposed Granite
Drilling Hardscape: Crushed Concrete Aggregate
Soft White - Sherwin Williams SW1032
Gate
6’ Tall Architectural Metal, Visible from Developed Area
Fencing
Chain Link with All-Weather Fabric
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Screening CriteriaClarification to Part 9
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Developed Site“high visibility”1. Definition: Site is located within an area of current development or adjacent to a street,
highway or rail, and is in the direct view of such facilities and the public.2. Hardscape:surfacetreatmentofpadsite• drilling–crushedconcreteaggregate.• production–dust-freeaggregateofadecomposedgraniteorcoloredgravelmaterialatadepthto
provide uniform reddish-brown color and coverage.–wheresitedisturbancesexceedthefencedareaofthepad,naturalgroundcovershallbe
restored with aggregate native grass seeding or buffalo grass sod.3. Fencing• duringdrilling–6’tall(minimum)chainlinkfencewithPVCverticalslats(darkbrownor
charcoal black in color on all sides)• duringproduction–8’architecturalmetalfencehavinganexpansenogreaterthan50’betweenmasonryfeaturesnolessthan10’long.Cornersofproductionscreeningshallbemasonrywitha10’lengthonbothsidesofcorner.Gatesshallbeflankedbymasonryfeatureswithaminimumlengthof10’.Masonryfeaturesshallbeconsistentwiththeadjacent development and shall be either brick, stone, patterned concrete or textured concrete.CMUmasonryfeaturesareprohibited.Masonryfeaturesshallhavebothverticalandhorizontalarticulation.OperatormustsubmitadimensionedplanforDFWAirportapproval.
4. Gate: • duringdrilling–6’chainlinkgate• duringproduction–8’architecturalmetalgate.Gatesshallbeflankedbymasonryfeatureswithaminimumlengthof10’.
5. AccessRoad• material:reinforcedconcretepaving• curbcuts:whenanaccessroadconnectstoanexistingpavedroad,acurbcutisrequired.
6. Landscaping:completevegetativescreeningonallsides.Screening options include either an ordered or naturalistic appearance, or shall be consistent with the character of adjacent developmentsorroadwaysasdeterminedbyDFWAirport.
7. Lighting:Fixturesshallcontainalllighton-siteutilizinghighpressuresodiumbulbs.Fixturemustbedirecteddownward,shieldedtorestricthorizontalcut-offangle.Maximumfixtureheightrestrictedto30’.• drilling–LumarkNightHawkIII• production–“Concord”bySterner,(orequaldesignbySpauldingorMcGrawEdison)
factory painted gray finish to match pole8. Paint:AlltanksandproductionequipmentwillbepaintedsoftwhiteequaltoSherwinWilliams-CityLoftSW1032.
9.Setbacks:Thesetbackshallbe10feetexceptwhereitconflictswithexistingcoderequirements. In the case of conflict with existing code, the setback shall be the maximum allowed by the code (typically 8 feet).
HardscapeExample Pad Site: AN
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AVAQ
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AW
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BJ
AUBFBG
EA EB
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BX BY
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CM
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CDCF
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DD
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CC
CGCK
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Paint
Decomposed Granite Production Hardscape: Decomposed Granite
Drilling Hardscape: Crushed Concrete
Soft White - Sherwin Williams SW1032
Gate
8’ Tall Architectural Metal, Visible from Developed Area
ProductionFencing
Metal Fence with Masonry Feature
Lighting
“Concord” by Sterner
AccessRoad
Reinforced Concrete Paving
Vegetative Screening - Naturalistic Appearance
Yaupon Holly(Ilex vomitoria)
Eastern Red Cedar(Juniperus virginiana)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Cherry Laurel(Prunus caroliniana)
Wax Myrtle(Myrica cerifera)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
Vegetative Screening - Ordered AppearanceCedar Elm(Ulmus crassifolia)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
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High Profile Site“retail/resort/entertainment”1. Definition: Site is located near or within a planned development or in the direct line of sight of such
a building as determined by airport planning staff.2. Hardscape:surfacetreatmentofpadsite• drilling–crushedconcreteaggregate• production–dust-freeaggregateofadecomposedgraniteorcoloredgravelmaterialatadepthtoprovide
uniform reddish-brown color and coverage.–wheresitedisturbancesexceedthefencedareaofthepad,naturalgroundcovershallbe
restored with aggregate native grass seeding or buffalo grass sod.3. Fencing• duringdrilling–6’highchainlinkfencewithall-weatherfabricorPVCverticalslatsonallsides• duringproduction–8’architecturalmetalfencehavinganexpansenogreaterthan50’betweenmasonryfeaturesnolessthan10’long.Cornersofproductionscreeningshallbemasonrywitha10’expanseonbothsidesofcorner.Gatesshallbeflankedbymasonryfeatureswithaminimumlengthof10’.Masonryfeaturesshallbeconsistentwiththeadjacentdevelopmentandshallbeeitherbrick,stone,patternedconcreteortexturedconcrete.CMUmasonryfeaturesareprohibited.Masonryfeaturesshallhavebothverticalandhorizontalarticulation.OperatormustsubmitadimensionedplanforDFWAirportapproval.
4. Gate: • duringdrilling–6’chainlinkgate• duringproduction–8’ architectural metal gate. Gates shall be flanked by masonry features with aminimumlengthof10’thatareconsistentwithmasonryfeaturesusedinfencing.
5. AccessRoad• material:reinforcedconcretepaving,whichshallcontainaneight-footwidebandofstamped,
colored concrete complying with the standards established by the Airport, shall be provided acrossalldriveways.Bandalignswithleaselineandprojectsintostreetright-of-way.
–color:mediumgreyintegralcolorconcrete –texture:slate –patterntwo-footbytwo-footgrid• curbcuts:whenanaccessroadconnectstoanexistingpavedroad,acurbcutisrequired.
6. Landscaping• vegetativescreeningoptionrequiredonallsidesutilizingeitheranorderedornaturalistic
appearance, or shall be consistent with the character of adjacent developments or roadways as determinedbyDFWAirport.Eachlandscapedareashallincorporating feature plants that are consistent with adjacent developments.
• featureplantsspacednomorethan20’andshouldbeconsistentwithlandscapingelementsofadjacentdevelopmentsasdeterminedbyDFWAirportPlanning.
7. Lighting:Fixturesshallcontainalllighton-siteutilizinghighpressuresodiumbulbs.Fixturemustbedirecteddownward,shieldedtorestricthorizontalcut-offangle.Maximumfixtureheightrestrictedto30’.• drilling–LumarkNightHawkIII• production–fixturetomatchstandardestablishedforneighborhoodorifnostandardis
established, “Concord”bySterner,(orequaldesignbySpauldingorMcGrawEdison)factorypainted gray finish to match pole
8. Paint:AlltanksandproductionequipmentwillbepaintedsoftwhiteequaltoSherwinWilliams-CityLoftSW1032.
9.Thesetbackshallbe10feetexceptwhereitconflictswithexistingcoderequirements.Inthecaseof conflict with existing code, the setback shall be the maximum allowed by the code (typically 8 feet).
Vegetative Screening - Naturalistic Appearance
Yaupon Holly(Ilex vomitoria)
Eastern Red Cedar(Juniperus virginiana)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Cherry Laurel(Prunus caroliniana)
Wax Myrtle(Myrica cerifera)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
Vegetative Screening - Ordered AppearanceCedar Elm(Ulmus crassifolia)
Heavenly Bamboo(Nandina domestica)
Plan and Elevation - 10 years
HardscapeExample Pad Sites: AS, AK, AV, AQ
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AW
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Paint
Decomposed Granite Production Hardscape: Decomposed Granite
Drilling Hardscape:Crushed Concrete Aggregate
Soft White - Sherwin Williams SW1032
Gate
8’ Tall Architectural Metal, Visible from Developed Area
ProductionFencing
Architectural metal wall with masonry features
AccessRoad
Reinforced Concrete Paving with Stamped Concrete Access Band