Case Information

Zoning Case: SUP12-1 i-1

Prepared: 2-13-12, 3-14-12 MARIA CARBAJAL

Applicant: Cliff Mycoskie with Mycoskie McInnis Associates

Property Owner: Maharishi Global Development Fund

Sector Plan: East

Council District: 1

Allowable Uses: All uses in Entertainment District-Industrial Manufacturing (ED-

IM) zoning as itemized in Attachment ii.

Development History: The subject site is a portion of Site 7, Block 13 Industrial

Community No. 1 Great Southwest Industrial District.

Transportation: The proposed development has access from Avenue H East. A

transportation route will be required to be established at the

time of permitting.

Traffic Impact: An SUP does not alter the underlying zoning and therefore will

not alter the traffic generated over the life of the well. The

trips generated during the drilling process are mitigated with

the Road Damage Fee. A transportation route will be required

to be established at the time of permitting.

Water & Sewer: The following information is needed at the time of permitting to

evaluate the suitability of the water distribution system to serve

as the supply source for a gas well drilling site:

1. A site plan of the proposed drill site, including the

location of the fire hydrant(s) proposed to supply water

to the site.

2. An estimate of total volume of water desired.

3. Approximate dates water supply will be needed.

Based on the information provided, additional infrastructure

may be required to be constructed.

Drainage: The site is located in the Johnson Creek drainage basin. The

site has no portion within the FEMA floodplain. No significant

drainage impacts are expected to result from development of

this site as long as applicants comply with all relevant City

ordinances.

Fire: Fire Station Number 5, located at 2921 East Randol Mill Road,

provides protection to this site. The estimated fire response

time is four minutes, which is in keeping with recommended

standards.

Case Information

Zoning Case: SUP12-1 i-2

Prepared: 2-13-12, 3-14-12 MARIA CARBAJAL

School District: This property is located in the jurisdiction of the Arlington

Independent School District (AISD). AISD does not oppose the

SUP for the proposed drill site referenced above.

Notices Sent:

Neighborhood

Associations: ACTION North

Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Arlington Neighborhood Council

East Arlington Renewal

East Arlington Review

Far South Arlington Neighborhood Association

Forest Hills Homeowners Association

Northern Arlington Ambience

Southeast Arlington Community Alliance

Southwest Action Team of Arlington

WeCan (West Citizen Action Network)

Bay Springs Homeowners Association

Property Owners: 12

Letters of Support: 7

Letter of Opposition: 1

PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUMMARY: Public Hearing: March 7, 2012

Zoning Case SUP12-1 @ 7:02 p.m. (Maharishi Drill Site – 601 Avenue H East)

Application for approval of a Specific Use Permit for gas drilling on approximately 5.035

acres zoned Entertainment District-Industrial Manufacturing (ED-IM); generally located

north of Avenue H East and east of State Highway 360

Present to go on record in support of this case was Cliff Mycoskie, 200 E. Abram Street;

Rich Billings, 1917 Creek Wood Drive; Jeff Schaffer, 2304 Hunter Place Lane; Stewart

Garrison, 1108 107th Street; Brad Ashburn, 777 Taylor Street, Fort Worth; George

Straughan, Denver, Colorado; Belinda Billings, 1917 Creek Wood Drive; and Nancy Farrar,

5924 Forest Lane, Fort Worth.

Present to go on record in opposition of this case was Paul Johnson, 1000 Ballpark Way, Ste

300; and Jay Hedges, 1110 N. Watson Road.

Commissioner Smith made a motion to approve Zoning Case SUP12-1

Seconded by Commissioner Barksdale, the motion carried 8-0-1.

ABSTAIN: Fowler

APPROVED

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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION SUMMARY: Public Hearing: December 7, 2011 Zoning Case SUP11-11 (Maharishi Drill Site-601 Avenue H East)

Application for approval of a Specific Use Permit for gas drilling on approximately 6.245 acres zoned Entertainment District-Industrial Manufacturing (ED-IM); generally located north of Avenue H East, east of State Highway 360, and west of 107th Street

Maria Carbajal, Gas Well Coordinator, presented this case.

Present to speak in support of this case was Cliff Mycoskie, MMA Texas, Inc., 200 East Abram Street. He stated that they held a neighborhood meeting on November 17 at the Hilton with neighbors, representatives from the City of Arlington and the City of Grand Prairie. He mentioned that the discussion included the proposed Specific Use Permit, future drilling plans, transportation routes, and royalty information. He said that they will be putting the pad site where the majority of the property can be used for future development. He stated that they are planning on providing vegetative screening to the south of the pad and planting trees along 107th Street. He mentioned that to the north they are proposing an eight-foot masonry wall and fill in the gaps with large six- to eight-inch caliper trees that they will plant immediately. He said that they are proposing to build the wall prior to any activity on the site. He stated that he submitted a list of stipulations at Work Session and would like those to be considered.

Also present to speak in support of this case was Rich Billings, 1917 Creek Wood Drive. He stated that they are members of the Wood Creek Community Group which consists of 230 homes. He mentioned that he was also representing Mojy Haddad and read an email from him stating his support for this case as the owner of adjacent property, Ballpark Plaza.

Present to speak in support of this case was Stewart Garrison, 1108 107th Street. He stated that he owns property across from the subject property. He mentioned that the subject property has been vacant for some time and his business has been burglarized five times, so having an operation in the vicinity that will be run 24/7 will be a big benefit to him. He said that having anything on that lot rather than have it remain a derelict.

Present to go on record in support of this case was Belinda Billings, 1917 Creek Wood Drive; Nancy Farrar, 5924 Forest Lane, Fort Worth; Jerry Marsalis, 1914 Huntington, Grand Prairie; Jacob Sumpter, MMA Texas, Inc., 200 East Abram Street; George Straughan, 1600 Broadway Suite 1800, Denver, Colorado; Rodney Mellott, 12935 West 81st Avenue, Arvada, Colorado; Jim Lightner, 5070 Pinyon Drive, Littleton, Colorado.

Present to speak in opposition to this case was Michael Cartwright, The Greenhouse, 1171 107th Street, Grand Prairie. He stated that he is the owner of The Greenhouse spa and they have been there since 1965. He mentioned that he is not against drilling but the way they are proposing the site will be right on top of his business. He said that he will lose millions of dollars in revenue if this happens, as well as the 70 employees who could potentially lose their jobs. He stated that they are very much opposed to this project.

Also present to speak in opposition to this case was Lincoln Davis, 2775 North Highway 360. He stated that he also represented The Greenhouse. He mentioned that Avenue H and Avenue J are the only way in and out of the industrial area, so no matter what route you take, it will cause congestion. He said that they are not opposed to gas drilling, but he would like to see the drill site moved farther away from their business. Chair McGlaun explained that the actual transportation route will be decided at the permitting stage and they are welcome to go to City Council and express their concerns also. He asked if there is a particular time of the day that they have a greater concern about the traffic. Mr. Davis answered that their guests come at different times throughout the day. He stated that there are other businesses that have concerns with traffic especially during rush hour. He mentioned that the trucks going in and out will add congestion no matter what time of day. Commissioner Fowler asked if they would prefer that the southern route be used. Mr. Davis answered that they would, but regardless of what route they use, the driveway is literally 20 feet from their parking lot. He stated that dust and debris from

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those trucks will get on their cars, their clients' cars, in their pool, and will take them more time to keep it all cleaned.

Present to go on record in opposition to this case was Kimberly Franklin, 2708 August Lane; Stephanie Stephens, 4809 Starmont Drive.

Rebuttal: Mr. Mycoskie stated that they are aware of the access concerns and it’s one of the reasons they are proposing the 25-foot voluntary buffer with the eight-foot masonry wall and trees. He mentioned that they are proposing to pave the road, so they won’t have as much dust and debris. He said that they will continue to work with The Greenhouse to address their concerns. Commissioner McAlister asked if the entrance that they proposing is the only way to get to the drill site. Mr. Mycoskie answered that currently it is. He stated that there is an existing curb cut on 107th Street which makes this the logical choice. He mentioned that if they move the entrance, they would have to make another curb cut.

Larry Fowler made a motion to approve Zoning Case SUP11-11 with the following stipulations:

1. An electric or hybrid electric rig shall be used.

2. Newark Energy will identify all private water wells within 1,000 feet of the pad site boundary and will test those wells identified if authorized by the property owner.

3. Newark Energy will provide an ambient air base-line test before drilling operations commence.

4. Newark Energy will comply with the highest noise standards between the City of Grand Prairie and Arlington.

5. A 40-foot buffer of trees and vegetation will be preserved along the west and north sides of the pad site.

6. An eight-foot masonry wall with landscaping will be offered along our access drive adjacent to The Greenhouse Spa and will be installed prior to drilling activity.

7. A 25-foot buffer will be provided along the east and south sides of the final production pad.

8. Newark Energy will work with the City on the best transportation route and roadway to be utilized.

9. A frac pond will not be used for this site if adequate water supply is available for drilling operations.

10. The proposed access drive will be constructed of an asphalt or concrete material.

Seconded by Brandon Hill, the motion carried with a vote of 8-0-0.

APPROVED

Itemized Allowable Uses

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Allowable Uses: Entertainment District-Industrial Manufacturing (ED-IM)

Permitted – Crop production, banquet hall, bar, billiards, bingo parlor, bowling alley, country club with golf course, gun range-indoor, indoor theatre, night club (see section 12-200), public park, playground, or golf course, recreation-inside or outside (other than listed), skating rink, wedding chapel, yacht club or marina, antique shop, auto parts and accessory sales, auto repair garage-minor and major, auto service, bail bond service, building and landscape materials and lumber sales, boat accessory sales, rental and service, building maintenance service and sales, car wash, catering service, commercial cleaners, cleaning laundry, commercial (other than listed), copy center, custom and craft work, farmers market, gasoline sales, general retail store (other than listed) heavy machinery and equipment (rental/sales/service), commercial kennel, massage therapy, motor vehicle rental, motor vehicle sales, nursery, garden shop or plant sales, package liquor store, commercial parking, pawn shop, personal household services (other than listed), radio or TV station recording studio, rental store, restaurant, retail gun sales, second hand goods store, sidewalk café, specialty paraphernalia sales, commercial stables, swimming pool, spa and accessory sales and service, tattoo parlor, veterinary clinic, whole sale business supply, offices, cold storage plant, contactors plant, shop, and storage yard, distribution center, food processing, light and heavy manufacturing, warehouse, wrecker service, business school, cemetery, church, college, university, or seminary, government facility, medical or scientific research lab, mortuary or funeral chapel, museum or art gallery, philanthropic institution (other than listed), private club, lodge, or fraternal organization, trade school, women’s shelter, electric utility substation, railroad yard, shop or roadhouse, transit passenger shelter, transit passenger terminal, utility lines, towers or metering station, utility installation (other than listed), accessory caretakers quarters, private accessory garage, customarily incidental (as determined by building official) and mixed use Specific Use Permit (SUP) – Gun club, skeet, or target range – outdoor, horse or auto racing, large scale retail (100,000 square feet and greater (see section 12-1100), asphalt or concrete batch plant, high impact use, livestock sales/shipping facilities, salvage or reclamation of products (outdoors), day care, halfway house, prison, public or private school, airport or landing field, heliport, electric generating plant, and gas drilling Special Exception (SE) – Temporary asphalt or concrete batch plant, and temporary sand or gravel extraction Conditions (C) – Live work unit, trailer camp or park, full service hotel, sexually oriented business (see city code), teen club (see section 12-300), alcohol sales, installation of new motor vehicle parts and accessories, large scale retail (100,000 square feet and greater (see section 12-1100), large scale retail (50,000-99,999 square feet (see section 12-1100), open air vending, salvage or reclamation of products (outdoors), mini-warehouse, outside storage, recycling collection center, wireless telecommunications, temporary carnival, circus, or amusement ride, temporary construction field office, temporary construction storage yard, accessory outside display and sales, accessory outside storage

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