1. Process and Lessons Learned

2. All content presented here, as well as supporting documentation may be found in a publicly accessible repository at the following: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ranle3ablfvmud x/AADDniF8uzWP6R4tjLr0GB_Pa?dl=0 -or- https://goo.gl/KWkI96

3.  Exploratory wells in Wise County in 1890’s  Early Grove gas fields in Scott and Washington Counties – first production gas wells in 1931  Early Grove fields now used for Natural Gas storage  Several gas wells drilled in Washington County in 1980’s without county approval  Activity throughout the years in leasing landowner gas rights

4.  April 21, 2010 – Record of Zoning Determination requested by Yarborough Law Firm, LLC on behalf of Southeast Land and Minerals  May 18, 2010 – Zoning Determination that gas wells and extraction were not permissible in either A-1 or A-2 Zoning Districts  July 2010 – Land Use Steering Committee begin meetings reviewing issue at the direction of the BOS, meetings will continue until late 2013  August 15, 2010 – Board of Zoning Appeals affirms Zoning Determination

5.  January 2012 – Recessed BOS meeting held at John S. Battle high school for Natural Gas Extraction presentations by Virgina Gas and Oil Board, DDME, and Dr. Charles Bartlett  February 2012 – Planning Commission takes formal action supporting Land Use Committee’s recommendation that no further action or consideration be given to the matter until the EPA completes it’s study of public safety issues related to hydraulic fracturing. BOS votes to delay action in anticipation of report as well, report is scheduled for release in 2013.  November 2012 – Second recessed meetingfor gas extraction held at John S Battle high school.

6.  January 11, 2013 – Atty. General Cuchinelli issues opinion on gas extraction (12-102)  February through November 2013 – Land Use Steering Committee meetings held to discuss natural gas extraction ordinance  November 18, 2013 – Land Use Committee forwards draft Gas Extraction ordinance to Planning Commission

7.  January – June 2014 – Planning Commission meeting and workshops are held to discuss draft ordinance  May 2014 – Supporters and Opposition both make presentation to Board of Supervisors on gas extraction. BOS is provided with draft ordinance from PC.  June 2014 – PC votes 5-1 to forward draft ordinance to BOS, with provisions for the ordinance being incomplete, and asking for consideration of air quality studies in relation to the Special Exception Permit

8.  July 2014 – BOS holds two workshops to review draft ordinance, one includes representatives from DMME to answer questions.  July 29, 2014 – BOS votes 6-1 to abandon draft ordinance and asks Planning Commission to consider allowing extraction in A-1 and A-2 simply by special exception.  August 25 2014 – PC holds public hearing on gas extraction, votes 5-2 to keep existing ordinance in place not allowing for gas extraction.  September 9, 2014 – BOS holds public hearing and votes 6-1 to allow Gas Extration in A-1 and A-2 zoning districts by special exception.

10.  Opposition – Organize Virginia ◦ Well organized, involved in the process early ◦ Organized protests, provided research ◦ Talking points:  Water pollution  Drilling chemicals, by-products  Safety (Roads, other pollution)  Quality of life  Wildlife and Livestock/Agriculture  Tourism  Adjoining Landowner rights

11.  Supporters ◦ Virginia Gas and Oil Board ◦ DMME ◦ Gas Industry  Talking Points  Energy Independence  Economic Impact  Safety and History of Fracturing Technology  Property Owner Rights  Clean Energy Source

12.  Planning Commission  Board of Supervisors  Land Use Steering Committee  Board of Zoning Appeals  State Water Control Board  Department of Environmental Quality  Citizens and Businesses at-Large

13.  Protection of Karst Features  Baseline Environmental Consulting Services ◦ Provision for third-party oversight of potential effects of drilling  Addressed as an Overlay District ◦ Limited Special exception permits to lower population density/rural areas proposed by geologists to be most likely presence of gas  Setback from North Fork of Holston River ◦ One mile from river for Overlay, either side

14.  Very technical subject matter, significant research time by county staff and other bodies.  Clear your plate of competing efforts  Clear Definitions and Terminology Needed  Understanding Physical Components – Site visits of drill sites highly encouraged  Care in defining accessory structures and usage

15.  Meetings ◦ Larger Rooms, proper A/V ◦ Establish ground rules early ◦ More formality is better ◦ Help public understand the process  Reinforce transparency of process  Consideration of ordinance enforcement and costs  Lack of direction and participation from state agencies

16.  Zero applications for Special Exception Permits  One landowner inquiry about process  New AG Herring opinion, May 5 th 2015

17. Cherith Marshall, AICP – Director, Planning and Development 276-525-1345 cmarshall@washcova.com Cathie Freeman – County Zoning and Subdivision Official 276-525-1390 cfreeman@washcova.com Lucy Phillips – County Attorney 276-525-1370 lphillips@washcova.com