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Waivers
JUNE 25,2010
REMINDER
We believe that a driller still needs 70% of the homeowners to sign a waiver ( per our lease), for drilling to take place within 600 feet of a well bore.

The dynamics of urban drilling have been changing so stay informed.

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NEWS REPORT

Dear Neighbores, Aug.10th 2010

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My notes to the City Council
March 10 2009
March 24 2009
April 7 2009
August 4 2009
Other
  • My Journal since drill began on 9.20.09
  • seismic testing info coming soon
  • TH discussion thoughts



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Comments made in 2009

Written by P&Z Staff

The boundary of the drill site is proposed to encompass less than five acres; however, its industrial presence may constrain the potential future development of the adjacent vacant land. Since the population base of the neighboring sites include residential, office and low intensity commercial uses that are compatible with the surrounding area, the intensity of

the proposed drill site may compromise the integrity of the area, thus affecting the desirability of the adjacent developable land. Consequently, the proposed high impact use may not be suitable for this site."

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City Ordnance excerpt

This setback distance may be reduced by the City Council to not less than three hundred (300) feet only when there is the written consent of sixty (60) percent of the surface property owners within a radius between three hundred (300) feet and six hundred (600) feet around said well or upon the affirmative vote of not less than a super-majority of seven (7) members of the City Council. In the event such approval or consent is not obtained, and upon providing evidence of an attempt to obtain consent of sixty (60) percent of the surface property owners, then the distance may be reduced upon an affirmative vote of a super-majority of seven (7) members of the City Council. For protection of the public health, safety and welfare, the City Council may impose additional requirements for a reduction of such distance, and take into account the presence of natural or man-made barriers.

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comment made by Chesapeake to North Cravens rollout meeting@ Cornerstone in January 2009       we are well beyond the 600 foot setback and will not need any residential waivers...anticipate drilling 18 well's

note: I corrected the source of this comment to reflect the rollout meeting not a council meeting.

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email from Chesapeake when asked "what is high impact drilling?"

Thank you for contacting Chesapeake Energy.  In the oil and gas industry, the term "high impact" generally means that a well is being drilled inside the minimum distance required by the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) or the city municipalities.  In such a case, the drilling operator would be required to obtain waivers from the homeowners who are "impacted" by this set back.   If the operator does not recieve 100% waivers, then the permit would go into arbitration with the governing agencies for a decision.

We hope this information is helpful.  Please feel free to contact us again.

Respectfully,

Marissa Gibbs

Neighbor Relations Specialist

Chesapeake Energy Corporation

NOTE: 60% City ordinance 70% our lease

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