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Commission approves Crescent Energy CUP for Krause Pad despite resident opposition and fencing dispute
Summary
Crescent Energy proposed drilling up to seven wells on the Krause property; the company asked for fencing flexibility and will coordinate with Deputy Pratt on enforcement. A resident submitted a letter opposing development, but the commission found the pad complies with the county’s 1,000-foot setback and approved the CUP.
Jeff Crozier, representing Crescent Energy, described plans at the April 7 meeting to access the Krause property and potentially drill up to seven wells. He said most access roads already exist and only a short segment would be needed for the site. Crozier asked about fencing requirements under the Conditional Use Permit, expressing a preference for net wire rather than chain link because, he said, chain link had been cut and vandalized in the past and did not prevent unauthorized entry.
Deputy Pratt and Crozier agreed to exchange contact information to coordinate on enforcement and responses to any future issues. Resident Barbara Hunter submitted a written letter opposing the development; Chair Joe Allred noted the proposed pad is set back more than 1,000 feet from relevant structures and meets county ordinance criteria, leaving no legal basis for denial on setback grounds.
Board Member Mark Redmond moved to approve the CUP for the Krause Pad; Board Member Kay Burgess seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. The commission recorded the permit’s approval without adopting a deviation from the fence requirement at this meeting.
Next steps: Crescent Energy may proceed under the CUP and county rules; the company and law enforcement will coordinate contact arrangements. Opponents may pursue other channels if they seek different outcomes.
