HomeMy WebLinkAbout20110656 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) CHANGE OF ZONE APPLICATION
• FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE DATE RECEIVED:
RECEIPT#/AMOUNT# /$ CASE it ASSIGNED:
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number 0 2 0 3 - 1 9 - 0 _ 0 0 . 0 0 3
(12 digit number-found on Tax I.D.information,obtainable at the Weld County Assessor's Office,or www.co.weld.co.us)
(Include all lots being included in the application area.If additional space is required,attach an additional sheet.)
Legal Description 19676 All 19 11 66 , Section 19 ,Township 11 1 North, Range 66 West
Property Address (If Applicable) n/a
Existing Zone District: AG Proposed Zone District: PUD Total Acreage: 664.13 Proposed#/Lots 1
Average Lot Size: n/a Minimum Lot Size: n/a Proposed Subdivision Name: Niobrara Energy Pk.
Proposed Area (Acres) Open Space: TBD
Are you applying for Conceptual or Specific Guide? Conceptual 0 Specific 0
FEE OWNER(S)OF THE PROPERTY(If additional space is required,attach an additional sheet.)
Name: Niobrara Energy Park LLC
Work Phone# 970.612.4100 Home Phone# Email Address craig@harrisionresource.com
Address: 2725 Rocky Mountain Ave.,Suite 400
City/State/Zip Code Loveland CO 80538
• APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT(See Below Authorization must accompany applications signed by Authorized Agent)
Name: Same as owner
Work Phone# Home Phone# Email Address
Address:
City/State/Zip Code
UTILITIES: Water: Individual well
Sewer: ISDS Septic System
Gas: Propane
Electric: Poudre Valley REA
Phone: Fiber optic backbone-approx.3900'east
DISTRICTS: School: Ault-Highland RE-9 •
Fire: Nunn
Post: Carr
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of
property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be
included with the application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating the
signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. I (we),the undersigned, hereby request hearings before the
Weld Count 'ng Commission and the Board of County Commissioners the proposed Change of Zone
forth I scribed unincorporated area of Weld County, Colora .
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Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
• EXHIBIT
2011-0656
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No Weld County Public Works Dept.
3-' # < 1111H Street ACCESS PERMIT
o o„ r„ P.O. Box 758 APPLICATION FORM
'i• i Q`- Greeley,CO 80632
L/C w0 Phone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
Applicant Property Owner(If different than Applicant)
Name Craig Harrison Name Rawah Resources,LLC
Company Niobrara Energy Park,LLC Address 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue,Suite 400
Address 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue,Suite 400 City Loveland State CO Zip 80538
City Loveland State CO Zip 80538 Phone (970)612-4100
Business Phone (970)612-4100 Fax (970)612-4106
Fax (970)612-4106 E-mail craig@harrisonresource.com
E-mail craig@harrisonresource.com ♦= Existing Access A= Proposed Access
Parcel Location&Sketch
The access is on WCR 126
Nearest Intersection:WCR 126 &WCR US Hwy 85 WCR �V
Distance from Intersection 3/4 mile
Parcel Number 020319000003 S
Section/Township/Range 19/11/66 .r CC C
•Is there an existing access to the property?OYES NO 0 N 3 yr 3
Number of Existing Accesses N/A / e:cr�-es ?s - '
Road Surface Type&Construction Information \y V
Asphalt El Gravel O Treated O Other — WCR
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Culvert Size&Type unknown at this time (2-If
Materials used to construct Access asphalt
Construction Start Date unkown Finish Date unknown
Proposed Use
°Temporary(Tracking Pad Required)/$75 °Single Residential/$75 ®Industrial/$150
°Small Commercial or Oil&Gas/$75 °Large Commercial/$150 °Subdivision/$150
°Field (Agriculture Only)/Exempt
Is this access associated with a Planning Process? ONo OUSR ORE ®PUD °Other
Required Attached Documents
- Traffic Control Plan -Certificate of Insurance -Access Pictures (From the Left, Right, & into the access)
By accepting this permit,the undersigned Applicant,under penalty of perjury,verifies that they have received all pages of the permit
application;they have read and understand all of the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages;that they have the
authority to sign for and bind the Applicant,if the Applicant is a corporation or other entity;and that by virtue of their signature the
•pplicant is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements and provisions,all Weld County ordinances, and state laws
regarding facilities construction.
Signature Printed Name Date
Approval or Denial will be issued in minimum of 5 days. Approved by
Revised Date 6/29/10
�VyJ Weld County Public Works Dept.
-4 1111 H Street ACCESS PERMIT
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G•4`, . Greeley,CO 80632 APPLICATION FORM
</CwPhone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
Applicant Property Owner(If different than Applicant)
Name C ( (n1� N „ •
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Company \(1t;Ufti�� `'Cef7-ADU cc (S {.-C Address
Address 2725 tktCH *I1(1 Acst1 61,44/40 City State Zip
City Ltv and State 0) Zip U0G Phone
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E-mail CfO.( 0U11V5OflI LC3riCi.cor ' A=Existing Access A= Proposed Access
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Parcel Location&Sketch
The access is on WCR i 2G'
Nearest Intersection:WCR 1,G.,O &ArcleFr tJ16 85 WCR
Distance from Intersection appl1b)( `S"lc- 01
Parcel Number O2O9)\1 3
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/��Section/Township/Range �"l — I 1— It 1F' T
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• Is there an existing access to the property? YES NO N 3 3
Number of Existing Accesses
Road Surface Type &Construction Information
Asphalt `� Gravel Treated Other A wca l
Culvert Size &Type aAAV N, 01 -U, s hYV.t'
Materials used to construct Access /^6Q y W1\k/ ,
Construction Start Date Finish Date
Proposed Use �tA.Vl.fi\0W1?1 &t t(AL5 +lyfC-
c Temporary (Tracking Pad Required)/$75 o Single Residential/$75 ra industrial/$150
c'Small Commercial or Oil&Gas/$75 o Large Commercial/$150 o Subdivision/$150
o Field (Agriculture Only)/Exempt
Is this access associated with a Planning Process? c No o USR E RE o PUD olOther '76/)c .
Required Attached Documents
-Traffic Control Plan -Certificate of Insurance -Access Pictures(From the Left, Right, & into the access)
By accepting this permit,the undersigned Applicant,under penalty of perjury,verifies that they have received all pages of the permit
application:they have read and understand all of the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages;that they have the
authority to sign for and bind the Applicant, if the Applicant is a corporation or other entity; and that by virtue of their signature the
Applicant is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements and provisions, all Weld County ordinances,and state laws
• regarding facilities construction.
Signature Printed Name Date
Approval or Denial will be issued in minimum of 5 days. Approved by
Revised Date 6/29/10
Kim Ogle
From: David Bauer
�ent: Friday, February 18, 2011 11:35 AM
o: Kim Ogle
Cc: Donald Carroll; Clayton D. Kimmi; Heidi Hansen; Janet Carter
Subject: Harrison Niobrara Draft Resolution
Attachments: Edited Resolution 2-18-11.doc; Edited Resolution W Chgs Accpted 2-18-11.doc
Kim,
Attached is our latest attempt at the resolution for the Harrison Niobrara Energy Park. I'm sending you both the mark-
up that has a few changes to the one you prepared with our first edits, and I'm sending that same document with all our
changes accepted—I couldn't read it in the markup—too messy.
Note that we moved the Improvements Agreement submittal to "Prior to Recording the Plat"—that because we usually
do it that way and include anything that came up in the hearings.
We also further consolidated the drainage items—we can specify what we want in our comments on the submitted
reports, we don't need to clutter up the resolution. Do look at what was item AC (now deleted)—we don't need that
drawing/plan—it will be part of the drainage report and construction drawings anyway.
We tweaked item AD language regarding correcting the plat to show the actual location of the curve on WCR 126.
Item 6B basically re-states the requirements of the first Final Plat drainage report for each Subsequent plat, and each of
those must conform to the Master Drainage plan.
• Let me know if you have any comments—we reduced the thing down to 6 pages !! Any points awarded for that??
David Bauer, P.E., CFM
Weld County Engineer - Development
Weld County Public Works
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
(970) 304-6496
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February 1, 2011
RE: Niobrara Energy Park
Meeting with Weld County Planning Staff
Agenda
Items of discussion
In order to have a productive Planning Commission meeting, what do we need to do?
1. Staff support/ staff's position
2. Any potential problems
3. Referrals at the 24th hour
Other questions/clarifications:
1. Division of Wildlife— ECS report now
2. Marketing trailer
3. Division of Water Resources - subdivision
4. Development Guide—conceptual vs. specific
5. Referrals and process at time of Final Plan review
6. Timing of Final Plan review
7. Request that all appeals go to BCC instead of BOA
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Berthoud,CO8 513 WEB TBGroup.us
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February 4, 2011
RE: Niobrara Energy Park
Meeting with Weld County Planning Staff
Agenda
Items of discussion
In order to have a productive Planning Commission meeting, what do we need to do?
1. Staff support/ staff's position q tor oNi wI 1vn;Ee_-
2. Any potential problems
3. Referrals at the 24'' hour
Other questions / clarifications:
1. Division of Wildlife — ECS report now (au,- v)ett,,)
2. Marketing trailer ftvc-yr /sr ti-644uc0,
3. Division of Water Resources - subdivision
4. Development Guide —conceptual vs. specific
5. Referrals and process at time of Final Plan review
6. Timing of Final Plan review
7. Request that all appeals go to BCC instead of BOA
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444 Mountain Ave. TEL 970.5:V.5891
Batha4,CO80513 I WEB TBGroup.us
NIOBRARA ENERGY PARK
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HORIZONTAL OIL SERVICES / RENEWABLES / RESEARCH
January 24,2011
Mr. Kim Ogle
Department of Planning Services
Greeley Planning Office
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley,Colorado 80631
Re: Niobrara Energy Park PUD Change of Zone
Dear M.. Ogle,
The Niobrara Energy Park consists of 635 acres located 2 miles east of Carr,between Interstate-25
and Highway 85. The park could provide land uses that support and expand the development of
energy resources in Weld County. hi February 2010,news of EOG Resources' horizontal well in
Weld County, Colorado, astonished oil companies and investors across the country. The famous
"Jake"well, which taps into the Niobrara formation, flowed an average of 1,750 bbl. of oil and
360,000 cu. ft. of gas a day for eight days straight. Over the next 12 months,the Jake produced over
80,000 barrels of oil. Oil companies from around the world have been coming to the area to buy land
mineral leases, including Chesapeake Energy,Noble Energy, Anadarko, Continental Resources,
• Gulfport Energy Corporation, Rex Energy Corporation, Slawson Exploration and Devon Energy.
The site of the Niobrara Energy Park is in the heart of this activity.
The Niobrara Energy Park could be a revolutionary center that may integrate fossil fuel,natural gas
and renewable energy sources, including solar and other renewables as electrical generation facilities.
It could produce energy in the most efficient and environmentally responsible manner possible.
Energy storage facilities on site would help accommodate peak demands. Secondly, the site may
provide facilities catering to the oil and gas industry. Finally,the Niobrara Energy Park could be a
research hub where our nation's scientists, energy experts, engineers, higher education institutions,
and other organizations can conduct groundbreaking energy and energy systems integration research.
By combining old and new energy sources, this project could be the first"Hybrid" Energy Park in
America.
In the last 10 years, many businesses involved in clean or renewable energy have chosen northern
Colorado as an ideal location for their clean energy initiatives,projects and businesses. Colorado
Governor Bill Ritter has committed Colorado to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency
research and development,even signing into law aggressive renewable energy legislation that further
solidifies Colorado's reputation as a trendsetter in the New Energy Economy. Together, many are
working hard to establish our state as a leader in alternative energy development and research.
Rawhide Energy Station is one of the cleanest power plants in the country, operating below all state
and Federal emission standards.The station provides electricity to the cities of Fort Collins,
Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park. It is located 10 miles west of the proposed Niobrara Energy
• Park.
Niobrara I ncigy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain A vcnuc Suite 400 I ovcland.CO 30535
The Cheyenne gas hub is one of 26 massive gas hubs in the United States. It compresses and transfers
six billion cubic feet per day, which translates to approximately$11 billion in natural gas per year to
• the east and south. The liquids gas line at the Cheyenne hub transports liquid gas in a southeasterly
direction. It is located three miles north of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park.
Xcel Energy's Ponnequin Wind Farm comprises 44 wind turbines capable of generating up to 30
megawatts. It is located six miles north of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park. Cedar Creek Wind
Farm, owned by BP Wind Energy,has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with
Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. Cedar Creek's location,
approximately 25 miles east of the Niobrara Energy Park, allows access to existing transmission lines
to deliver clean wind energy to its customers.
Abound Solar, based in Loveland, produces thin-film photovoltaic modules designed to replace
traditional forms of electricity generation for utility-scale commercial installations. The solar panel
production facility is located 60 miles south of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park.
Vestas is the world leader in supplying high-tech wind power systems, and the preferred provider of
wind turbines, services and solutions in North America. Since 1979,Vestas has supplied more than
41,000 wind turbines in 65 countries. The company's North American manufacturing operations are
based in Colorado,with a blade factory in Windsor and a nacelle factory in Brighton.
These are just a few examples of the developments in the areas surrounding the Niobrara Energy
Park. It is with great excitement that we propose our plans to support Colorado's New Energy
Economy.
Electric
• Niobrara Energy Park's site is directly wired to the Ault substation 22 miles south, the most important
load interconnect in Colorado. The park also adjoins Poudre Valley REA 7-megawatt existing
Rockport substation, located immediately across the street from the property. Approximately 1 'A
megawatts of this energy would be available for internal park uses. The property has one-mile
frontage on a newly reconstructed double 230 kV line. Western Area Power Authority is running
electricity on one of the 230 lines. Tri State Generation is running 115 kV on the second line
engineered to carry 230 kV. A third, older line operated by the Western Area Power Administration is
230 kV and also parallels the park property for one mile and connects the Ault substation to the
Archer substation.
Gas
Three major filtered gas lines parallel the east side of the property: Xcel, Colorado Interstate Gas and
Kinder Morgan. These lines connect with the Cheyenne gas hub approximately three miles north of
the site, which is the ideal "tie-in" location.
Internet
Backbone speed internet is located ' mile away from a three-mile existing AT&T empty conduit,
which connects to the Rockport Fiber Re-Gen Station. Separate fiber regeneration stations contain
AT&T, Level 3, Qwest and Sprint fiber backbone. The optical fiber transmission line,known as an
OC-192 / STM-64x/ 10G SONET, is a network line with transmission speed up to 9953.28 Mbit/s.
Location
• The Niobrara Energy Park site is located 20 miles from the I-25/1-80 interchange, one of the most
important crossroads for mountain region transportation servicing the Niobrara oil play. 1-25 is 5
miles to the west. US Highway 85 is % mile east.
Niobrara Lnergy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 400 Loveland,CO 50538
Workforce
• Approximately 307,000 people live within a 30-mile radius of the Niobrara Energy Park property,
which equates to approximately 200,000 people in the general workforce and 70,000 in the 21-34 age
group. The location is a 30-minute drive from Fort Collins and Greeley, Colorado,and a 20-minute
drive from Cheyenne, Wyoming.
In October 2009,only two Niobrara horizontal wells had been drilled in northern Colorado. As of
January 2011, 251 new pennits have been issued and 75 horizontal wells have been drilled. Estimates
are that each Niobrara well could yield anywhere from 250,000 barrels to 500,000 barrels, with total
yields exceeding 2 billion barrels.
EOG Resources is the major player, drilling 20+horizontal wells east of the Niobrara Energy Park
site in 2010 alone. Another oil company has set surface casing on 22 horizontal wells on state mineral
lands and plans to drill this year. Slawson has drilled three horizontal test wells near the property, one
of which, "Moonshine,"reported in November 2010 that it had produced 650 barrels of oil in a 24-
hour period.Noble has drilled its first test well 2 '/z miles north of the Energy Park site, and Anadarko
has recently drilled two horizontal monitoring test wells south of the Energy Park site.
The proposed Niobrara Energy Park has already received written support from the Colorado Office of
Economic Development and International Trade, the Colorado Energy Research Institute at Colorado
School of Mines, Colorado State University's Research Foundation,Upstate Colorado Economic
Development and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation,among many others.
In summary, Niobrara Energy Park,LLC is requesting to rezone the entire section of property to PUD
• in order to create a flexible entitlement and land use process that will allow the project to provide
approvals in a quick and responsive way, which is critical to attract the intended users.
The intent of this request is to receive approval of a flexible PUD zoning that consists of a list of
intended uses for the site. Accompanying documentation includes a Change of Zone Development
Guide outlining major components of the Energy Park development. It is the applicant's intent to
request that the Board of County Commissioner's allow review and approval of each land use
administratively. In this economy and the competitive marketplace it is critical to create a project that
hits the market, is creative, flexible and responsive. We feel that with the ongoing assistance of Weld
County, we can achieve these things and create a successful project that will be a great addition to the
County and our region.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with Weld County on this exciting
new project.
Sincerely,
Craig Harrison
• Managing Member
Niohrara Inergy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 400 Loveland. CO R053R
• Niobrara Energy Park Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Change of Zone Development Guide
January 24,2011
Component One- Environmental Impacts.
1. Noise and vibration.
Noise and vibration will be regulated per Industrial standards of the Weld County Health
Department and any other state or local jurisdiction standards.
2. Smoke, dust and odors.
The industrial users within the proposed Energy Park will adhere to all applicable state or local
jurisdiction's thresholds for smoke, dust or odors.
3. Heat,light and glare.
Heat generated by a user will be mitigated as required by Weld County Code. Light and glare
will be minimized by the use of diffused or down directional light sources in order to
minimizes impacts on adjacent properties.
4. Visual/aesthetic impacts.
Since the Energy Park is a master-planned project, each potential land use will be evaluated at
the time of site plan approval.
• 5. Electrical interference.
There is no known electrical interference associated with potential land uses. If this occurs, it
will be regulated by the PUC or other regulatory agency.
6. Water pollution.
There will be a master drainage plan to address on-site water quality and quantity for
stormwater runoff. Weld County and Urban Drainage criteria requires that developed
stormwater quantity be limited to the 5-yr historic release rate and that"full-spectrum"
detention facility design be implemented for water quality purposes. Temporary and permanent
erosion control measures, or BMP's,will be implemented during construction for water quality
purposes. The master drainage plan will be provided with the first Site Plan submittal to the
County. An Erosion Control Plan is required to be submitted with the Change of Zone
application. The Erosion Control Plan includes a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be
utilized during the development and construction of the project.
7. Wastewater disposal.
Once the individual uses are determined for each site plan, percolation tests will be conducted
and the septic systems will be specifically engineered for each site, if septic is necessary.
8. Wetland removal.
The property is in native grasslands and has been used only for grazing purposes. No known
• wetlands exist on the site.
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9. Erosion and sedimentation.
The property will utilize erosion and sediment control measures, or Best Management Practices
(BMP's)during construction and for final site stabilization. Erosion control measures will be
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in place per local and state standards. An Erosion Control Plan is included in the Change of
Zone Application submittal that includes a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be utilized
during the construction of the project.
10. Excavating,filling and grading.
Grading permits will be obtained for any construction that disturbs one acre or more in surface
area per State of Colorado requirements. Grading permits may be required, depending on level
of disturbance for each site and land use. Grading and erosion control will be per Best
Management Practices.
11. Drilling,ditching and dredging.
The oil and gas operations will Fe drilling for sub-surface minerals and will follow construction
plans per State Statutes.
12. Mr pollution.
Potential air pollution caused by the users will be regulated per local, state and federal emission
standards.
13. Solid waste.
Waste and trash will be contained on site in dumpsters and will be hauled off site for disposal
by a commercial refuse company.
• 14. Wildlife removal.
The Division of Wildlife is a referral agency and will be reviewing each site as it comes in for
approval.
15. Natural vegetation removal.
The property will be reclaimed after construction. Any significant vegetation removed will be
mitigated as deemed necessary. A Stormwater Management Plan/Report will be required by the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in order to receive a Stormwater
Discharge Permit for construction. This report will aid the site contractors in determining areas
of the site where vegetation removal is appropriate, and where it is not. The Stormwater
Management Plan will also describe in more specific terms the replacement seeding and/or
vegetation types.
16. Radiation/radioactive material.
If any use produces radiation by industrial processing, it will have to adhere to all applicable
federal regulations.
17. Drinking water source.
Applicant will not divide the Property into less than 35 acre parcels. Accordingly, this PUD will
not be a"subdivision"at change of zone or at the time of final plat,because it is within an
exception to the definition of"subdivision" found at C.R.S. § 30-28-10100)and Weld County
Code § 24-1-40,both of which expressly exclude divisions of land into lots of 35 acres or greater
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from the definition of"subdivision." Applicant has already obtained four(4) exempt
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commercial well permits from the Division of Water Resources, each associated with different
quarter-quarter sections of the Property. Applicant will not divide the property into less than 35
acre parcels and will comply with the requirements of commercial exempt wells.
• 18. Traffic impacts.
The developer acknowledges that there may be impacts to the local road and regional highway
networks and is prepared to work with the State and County representatives in developing
viable solutions to mitigate these transportation related impacts. As each site develops, traffic
impact studies will be prepared to determine impacts and improvements. The park will pay its
pro-rata share of any required improvements to the roadway system
Component Two—Service Provision Impacts.
1. Schools.
The Energy Park is located within the Ault-Highland (RE-9) school district. The site will
contain industrial uses and not residential uses. However, the energy/gas/oil industry will
create new jobs and more people with families moving into the area, thus creating a potential
impact on the current school system.
2. Law Enforcement.
The Weld County Sheriff will provide law enforcement to this development.
3. Fire Protection.
Fire protection will be provided by the Nunn Volunteer Fire Department, located in the Town
of Nunn 16 miles to the South of the development. The applicant/developer will meet with
• the fire department as uses are identified to ensure adequate services will be provided.
4. Ambulance.
Weld County Paramedic Services will provide emergency medical treatment and ambulance
services to the site.
5. Transportation.
It is anticipated that there will be a paved main loop road through the site,with two connection
points to County Road 126 with a secondary loop road off of the primary loop for access to the
northwest quadrant of the site. It is anticipated that these loop roadways may require a
Collector classification at full build out if traffic warrants it. A Collector roadway includes an
80' right-of-way, one lane of traffic in either direction,with a center turn lane and paved
shoulder on both sides of the street.
A Local classification roadway system may be required for further access into and around site
pad areas, and for access into parking lot areas and loading zones.
It is anticipated that there will be one or more roadway crossings of Little Owl Creek. These
roadway crossings will be designed and sized to adequately convey all onsite and offsite storm
drainage.
The roadway system is anticipated to be paved with asphalt and it is not known at this time the
extent to which curb and gutter will be incorporated into the roadway system for this site.
It is not known at this time if the roadways will be within publicly dedicated right-of-way or if
• the internal roadway system will be private, with private maintenance and upkeep. Note: The
right-of-way will be public right-of-way with a privately maintained road.
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6. Traffic Impacts Analysis.
The developer acknowledges that there may be impacts to the local road and regional highway
networks and is prepared to work with the State and County representatives in developing
• viable solutions mitigate to these transportation related impacts. The developer will work
specifically with CDOT regarding the potential technical transportation impacts as the
application moves forward. As each site develops, traffic impact studies will be prepared to
determine impacts and improvements. The park will pay its pro-rata share of any required
improvements to the roadway system
7. Storm Drainage.
There will be a master drainage plan to address on-site water quality and quantity for
stormwater runoff. The master drainage plan will be provided with the first Site Plan submittal
to the County. Little Owl Creek is a natural drainage way through the western and central
portions of the site. It is anticipated that the developed storm drainage system will direct
stormwater towards this natural conveyance channel and will incorporate detention ponds as
necessary to control stormwater flow to the allowable release rate into Little Owl Creek. Thus,
detention ponds will most likely be sited along Little Owl Creek drainage way. Weld County
and Urban Drainage criteria requires that developed stormwater quantity be limited to the 5-yr
historic release rate and that"full-spectrum"detention facility design be implemented for water
quality purposes.
The Little Owl Creek drainage channel originates far upstream of the project site and will need
to be analyzed for basin characteristics in its entirety to understand the full impact that this
natural drainage course may have on the project site. Accordingly, all offsite flows entering
onto the project site will be accounted for in terms of channel sizing, roadway crossings, etc.
Analysis of all offsite flows will accompany the master drainage plan to be submitted with the
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first user site plan.
8. Utility Provisions.
It is anticipated that adequate utilities will be available to the site as follows:
Water: Individual or community well per approved permits
Sewer: ISDS Septic System or trucked off-site
Gas: Propane available adjacent to site
Electric: Poudre Valley REA available adjacent to site
Phone: Fiber-optic available 3900' east
9. Water Provisions.
Applicant will not divide the Property into less than 35 acre parcels. Accordingly,this PUD will
not be a"subdivision"at change of zone or at the time of final plat,because it is within an
exception to the definition of"subdivision"found at C.R.S. § 30-28-101O0)and Weld County
Code § 24-1-40,both of which expressly exclude divisions of land into lots of 35 acres or greater
from the definition of"subdivision." Applicant has already obtained four(4) exempt
commercial well permits from the Division of Water Resources, each associated with different
quarter-quarter sections of the Property. Applicant will not divide the property into less than 35
acre parcels and will comply with the requirements of commercial exempt wells.
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10. Sewage Disposal Provisions.
Once the individual uses are determined for each site plan,percolation tests will be conducted
• and the septic systems will be specifically engineered for each site, if sewage disposal is
necessary for that use.
11. Structural Road Improvement Plan.
It is anticipated that there will be a paved main loop road through the site, with two connection
points to C.R. 126 with a secondary loop road off of the primary loop for access to the
northwest quadrant of the site. It is anticipated that these loop roadways may require a
Collector classification at full build out if traffic warrants it. A Collector roadway includes an
80'right-of-way, one lane of traffic in either direction, with a center turn lane and paved
shoulder on both sides of the street.
a Local classification roadway system may be required for further access into and around site
pad areas, and for access into parking lot areas and loading zones.
It is anticipated that there will be one or more roadway crossings of Little Owl Creek. These
roadway crossings will be designed and sized to adequately convey all onsite and offsite storm
drainage.
The roadway system is anticipated to be paved with asphalt and it is not known at this time the
extent to which curb and gutter will be incorporated into the roadway system for this site.
It is not known at this time if the roadways will be within publicly dedicated right-of-way or if
the internal roadway system will be private, with private maintenance and upkeep.
Component Three—Landscaping Elements.
• Due to the nature of the uses proposed for the Energy Park, no landscape is proposed. Based on
State Statutes, the Park's water wells cannot be used for landscape irrigation.
Component Four—Site Design.
The conceptual site plan included in this submittal indicates potential pad sites for a wide variety
of various uses.The pads are located considering the location of potential roadways, topography
and natural drainage areas such as the Little Owl Creek. Energy-related uses are located on the
east side of the property adjacent to the substation and power lines. Natural drainage would be
utilized as natural storm water transportation channels and for storm water detention. The
amount and types of industrial and commercial uses will be determined as market trends dictate.
Final site plans will be provided when specific uses are known for this site.
Component Five—Common Open Space usage.
An open space corridor or pockets of open space may be appropriate along or near the Little Owl
Creek drainage. Little Owl Creek will be the natural confluence for stormwater runoff on the site
and will dictate,to some degree, the developed runoff patterns for the project site. Therefore,
open channels for stormwater and detention facilities will likely be positioned along Little Owl
Creek. Certain types of open and more natural stormwater facilities are often paired with open
space areas.Native vegetation like prairie grasses would be typical of this type of open space and
would allow detention ponds to blend more naturally with the surrounding areas. A pedestrian
trail along the natural drainage route, which could double as an access roadway for stormwater
facility maintenance,could provide lunch-time recreation and access to open space for employees
• of the Energy Park.
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A master stormwater drainage plan, to be prepared in the future when site specific users are
determined will address how developed stormwater components can be incorporated into the
natural topography and open space areas.
• Component Six—Signage.
Any signage associated with the Energy Park will meet the requirements of Chapter 23 of
the Weld County Code.
Component Seven— RUA Impact.
The Energy Park is not located within a RUA.
Component Eight—Intergovernmental Agreement Impacts.
There are no IGA's associated with the Niobrara Energy Park PUD.
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• Niobrara Energy Park Planned Unit Development (PUD)
Summary of Concerns/Responses to Referral Agency Comments
January 24,2011
1. Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment provided comments in a
memo dated January 10, 2011, that indicated that any temporary water source would require
approval from either the Board of Health,if a cistern is utilized, or the Board of County
Commissioners if bottled water is supplied. We are requesting approval at this time to be able
to utilize temporary water sources for this project, either via storage in a cistern or imported
bottled water should the need arise.
The letter also noted that there are no preliminary percolation test results provided at this time
and was asking that percolation data be provided with the Change of Zone submittal. However,
this letter acknowledged that individual percolation tests will be required for each lot when
septic permits are applied for. It was agreed upon in the phone conversation between Craig,
Trevor,Tom, and Kim on January 6, 2011.that it is indeed more logical to provide percolation
test data at the time of Site Plan and will accompany individual septic permits.Therefore, no
percolation test data will be provided at this time.
2. Weld County Emergency Management Office
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
• 3. Weld County Sheriff's Office
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
4. Weld County Public Works
Site Plan—the Change of Zone plat submitted with the Change of Zone application will simply
show the boundary of the PUD. It will not include a roadway network with dedicated rights-of-
way at this time. Due to the conceptual nature of the site layout at this time it would be very
premature to show any roadway alignments or dedicate any rights-of-way.
Drainage Analysis—The Public Works comments asked that a Change of Zone drainage report
be submitted with the Change of Zone application and plat to include the following details:
existing and proposed culverts, overall drainage area boundary, sub-basin boundaries, flow
arrows, detention ponds, vicinity map showing the offsite drainage basins,hydrologic and
hydraulic computations for onsite and offsite flows,culvert sizing at CR 126, channel location
and sizing; also including a proposed grading plan showing channels, swales, detention areas,
access roads,and building sites. However, due to the conceptual nature of the site layout at this
time, it would be premature to include any drainage computations or proposed grading plans at
this time, thus is was agreed upon in the phone conversation with County staff on January 3,
2011, that a master drainage plan will need to be developed for the entire site when the first
user comes in,which will also be concurrent with the Final Plat.The master drainage plan will
better be able to address all the above noted items in a report when the first user comes on line.
Also noted in the phone conversation by staff on January 3`d, the offsite flows in Little Owl
Creek may be significant and are of concern. Staff expressed the need to determine the
• magnitude of offsite flows so that the client is aware of all potential ramifications of the offsite
flows passing through the site such as roadway crossings and channel sizing. The applicant,
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Craig, acknowledged that the flows may be significant,but that determining their magnitude at
this point is untimely, but agreed that understanding these in the future is imperative.
• An Erosion Control Plan showing a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be utilized during
the development of this project is included with the Change of Zone application, as per the
application checklist, and to show that we are anticipating a responsible course of action as it
relates to the handling of water quality and erosion control during the development for this site.
Traffic Analysis—The Public Works comments asked that a detailed traffic study be submitted
with the Change of Zone application. However, it was agreed upon in a phone conversation
with County staff on January 3, 2011,that detailed traffic analysis and reports will be submitted
for each user or site application that comes in. Thus, each user may trigger a traffic load
threshold that may require some sort of roadway improvement. The applicant, Craig Harrison
and his development team will need to decide how to handle the phasing and funding of
roadway improvements. It is acknowledged, as stated in the comments, that the project will be
responsible for funding roadway improvements triggered by this development,and that the two
existing accesses allowed off of CR 126 will be utilized and that other accesses on CR 126 will
not be granted.
Geotechnical Soils Report—The Public Works comments asked that a revised geotechnical
report be submitted with the Change of Zone application to include a preliminary pavement
design and reference to the IBC in lieu of the UBC. The team will submit a revised
geotechnical report with preliminary pavement design at the time of the first site plan.
5. Weld County Building Department
The Weld County Building Department provided a referral dated December 28, 2010 and had
no comments on this Rezone.
• 6. Weld County Code Compliance
The letter from the Department of Planning Services, dated January 5, 2011 indicated that the
Weld County Department Code Compliance provided comments in a referral dated January 3,
2011. We have not received these comments to date.
7. Weld County Department of Planning Services
Although 25 land use referrals were sent out and only eight agencies responded, the applicant is
requesting to move forward with a Change of Zone for this property, even without benefit of
discussions with all the individual referral agencies and without benefit of lengthy analysis for
drainage, traffic, etc. We have acknowledged that there are issues that will need to be solved
once there are end users,but that the issues don't need to be uncovered and/or solved yet.
This letter also stated some requirements for the Change of Zone plat, such as: showing the
internal road network for primary roads accessing from CR 126, showing existing right-of-way
for all adjacent county roads and future right-of-way on CR 126, all easements and
encumbrances within the PUD area,and all improvements to county road right-of-way. The
Change of Zone plat will not show the internal road network for primary roads as the alignment
of said roads has not yet been finalized,but it is acknowledged on the site plan and other maps
provided in the Change of Zone application that this project intends to have two accesses off of
CR 126. The existing right-of-way for county roads has been shown,and the future right-of-
way for CR 126 is also shown. All known existing easements and encumbrances are shown.
Any improvements to country roads are not shown at this time as they are not known
• Finally, the applicant has been advised by County staff to provide a"Development Guide"that
is neither specific nor conceptual. The Guide addresses to the best of our knowledge the eight
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major components required in Section 27-6-10. The cover letter request that the Board of
County Commissioners allow review and approval of each land use administratively. It is the
applicant and design team's understanding that this Change of Zone request is to receive
• approval of a flexible PUD zoning that consists of a list of intended uses for the site.
8. Weld County Ambulance Services
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
9. Colorado Division of Water Resources/State Engineers Office
The letter from the Division of Water Resources,dated December 8, 2010, indicated that the
comments provided will not address the adequacy of water supply or the ability of the water
supply plan to satisfy County regulations.
Applicant will not divide the Property into less than 35 acre parcels. Accordingly,this PUD
will not be a"subdivision"at change of zone or at the time of final plat,because it is within an
exception to the definition of"subdivision" found at C.R.S. § 30-28-101O0)and Weld County
Code § 24-1-40,both of which expressly exclude divisions of land into lots of 35 acres or
greater from the definition of"subdivision." Applicant has already obtained four(4) exempt
commercial well permits from the Division of Water Resources, each associated with different
quarter-quarter sections of the Property. Applicant will not divide the property into less than
35 acre parcels and will comply with the requirements of commercial exempt wells.
10. Colorado Department of Transportation
Per phone conversation from Gloria on January 4, 2010, there are no issues with the PUD
Rezone at this time. She stated that as plans progress CDOT concerns will be primarily I-25
and Highway 85 traffic. She also acknowledged that it is early in the process and premature to
require further information at this time, as long as the applicant acknowledges that
transportation impacts will need to be studied and mitigated with subsequent submittals.
• 11. Colorado Water Conservation Board
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
12. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
No comment.
13. Colorado Division of Wildlife
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
14. West Greeley Soil Conservation District
Per referral received on November 30, 2010 there is no conflict with proposed plans.
15. FEMA
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
16. Army Corp of Engineers
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
17. FE Warren AFB
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
18. WAPA
• No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
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19. Weld RE-9 School District
No comments received.The letter from the Department of Planning Services, dated January 5,
2011 indicated that we should meet with the school District RE-9 to discuss their
• requirements/concerns with the existing school bus route as it relates to the proposed project.
However, Craig Harrison stated in his phone conversation with County staff on January 6, 2011
that he did not believe the school bus route to be a relative topic at this point in time and
indicated to staff that we will hold off on contacting the school district until future site plan
applications warrant it.
20. Poudre Valley REA
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
21. Public Service Company of Colorado/Xcel Energy
Comments from letter dated January 3, 2011 duly noted.
22. Colorado Interstate Gas
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
23. Kinder Morgan
No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
24. Tri-State
Comments from referral received December 17, 2010 duly noted.
25. Nunn F-12 Fire Protection District
• No comments received at time of Sketch Plan referral.
26. Postal District
The letter from the Department of Planning Services, dated January 5, 2011 indicated that we
should meet with the appropriate postal district to discuss the need for a common mail box
location, and that the location should be shown on the Change of Zone plat. However, Craig
Harrison stated in his phone conversation with County staff on January 6, 2011 that he did not
believe the mail box location to be a relative topic at this point in time and indicated to staff
that we will hold off on contacting the postal district until future site plan applications warrant
it.
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• Niobrara Energy Land Use Definitions
1. Cogeneration Electric Plant -Also known as combined heat and power(cogeneration)or CHP,
and total energy, is a very efficient,clean,and reliable approach to generating power and thermal
energy from a single fuel source such as natural gas or biomethane. Cogeneration plants recover
the"waste heat"that is otherwise discarded from conventional power generation to produce
thermal energy. This energy is used to provide cooling or heating for industrial facilities, district
energy systems,and commercial buildings. Through"waste heat recovery,"cogeneration power
plants achieve typical effective electric efficiencies of 70%to 90%—a dramatic improvement
over the average 33%efficiency of conventional fossil-fueled power plants.
2. Photovoltaic energy cogeneration—A system which uses solar cells to convert light into
electricity. A photovoltaic system consists of multiple components, including cells, mechanical
and electrical connections and mountings and means of regulating and/or modifying the electrical
output.
3. Geothermal Production - Electricity generated from geothermal energy. Technologies in use
include dry steam power plants, flash steam power plants and binary cycle power plants.The
most common process is the steam flash process, which incorporates steam separators to take the
steam from a flashing geothermal well and passes the steam through a turbine that drives an
• electric generator.
4. Fuel Cell Development -A facility for the research and development of an electric cell in which
the chemical energy from the oxidation of a gas fuel is converted directly to electrical energy in a
continuous process.
5. Compressed Air Energy Storage(CAES)—A facility that stores energy generated at one time for
use at another time. At utility scale, energy generated during periods of low energy demand(off-
peak) can be released to meet higher demand(peak load)periods. There are three types of
storage. (1)Adiabatic storage retains the heat produced by compression and returns it to the air
when the air is expanded to generate power. (2)Diabatic storage dissipates the extra heat with
intercoolers(thus approaching isothermal compression)into the atmosphere as waste. (3)
Isothermal compression and expansion approaches attempt to maintain operating temperature by
constant heat exchange to the environment.
6. Cloud Computing Centers-Using facilities of a third party provider on the Internet (the "cloud")
to store, deploy and run applications. Cloud computing takes two forms. It may refer to "utility"
computing in which only the hardware and software infrastructure(operating system, databases,
etc.) are offered, or it may refer to "software as a service" (SaaS), which includes the business
applications as well. Regardless whether the cloud is infrastructure only or includes applications,
major features are self service, scalability and speed.
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• 7. Telecom Hotel/Network Station -Is also known as a colocation centre or carrier hotel which is
a type of data centre where multiple customers locate network, server and storage gear and
interconnect to a variety of telecommunications and other network service provider(s)with a
minimum of cost and complexity.
8. Data Center-Is a facility used to house computer systems and associated components, such as
telecommunications and storage systems. It generally includes redundant or backup power
supplies, redundant data communications connections, environmental controls and security
devices.
9. Helipads-a common abbreviation for helicopter landing pad. It is a small, designated area,
usually with a prepared surface, on a heliport, airport, landing/takeoff area,apron/ramp, or
movement area used for take-off, landing, or parking helicopters. A helipad includes a touchdown
area,hover point touchdown, or hover point. A helipad is denoted by the letter"H".
10. Smart Grid Facility—A facility that controls and monitors an electricity network utilizing digital
technology. A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using two-way digital
communications to control devices such as appliances at consumers'homes; this saves energy,
reduces costs and increases reliability and transparency. It overlays the ordinary electrical grid
with an information and net metering system, that includes smart meters.
11. Alternative Energy Creation/Manufacturing/Distribution Facility—A facility which produces
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or distributes a form of energy in which the energy produced refers to any source of usable
energy intended to replace fuel sources without the undesired consequences of the replaced fuels.
12. Energy Storage Technologies—A facility in which a method and specific technique for storing
energy derived from some primary source in a form convenient for use at a later time when a
specific energy demand is to be met, often in a different location. These types may include but
are not limited to battery, flywheel(FES), chemical conversion and magnetic storage.
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• Niobrara Energy Park PUD Allowed Uses:
General Statement
The Planned Unit Development(PUD) is intended to allow an alternative method for property owners and
developers to apply flexibility in developing their land that is generally not possible under the normal application
of Chapters 23 and 24 of the Weld County Code.The PUD objectives are to encourage innovations in commercial
and industrial development so that the growing demands of industry and the population may be met.This includes
creating a PUD that results in encouraging a more efficient use of land and economic provisions of public and
private services; including the provision to provide for necessary services and amenities, while granting the
flexibility in development to promote the most efficient use of the land.The PUD promotes an integrated
planning model in order to achieve the above, and to address the growing demands of the County.
Specific and Similar Uses Allowed as Permitted Uses By Right:
1. Utility service facilities; major facilities of public utilities such as oil, gas, solar, wind or electric
generation.
2. Co-generation electric plant.
3. Electric substation.
4. Gas compressor station.
5. Gas gathering and processing facility.
• 6. Oil and gas production facilities.
7. Oil and gas post production facilities.
8. Oil and gas storage facilities.
9. Oil tank farm collection and terminal facility.
10. Water disposal facility.
11. Water injection wells.
12. Storage of fresh water for hydraulic drilling and fracing operations.
13. Oil operation equipment storage.
14. Storage of sand and chemicals used in the fracture stimulation process.
15. Oil field construction equipment and material storage.
16. Photovoltaic energy cogeneration.
17. Solar energy.
18. Wind generators/turbines and hybrid wind use.
19. Alternative energy creation facility.
• 20. Alternative energy manufacturing facility.
21. Alternative energy distribution facility.
22. Geothermal production.
• 23. Energy storage technologies; including but not limited to batteries, flywheel(FES), chemical
conversion and magnetic.
24. Fuel cell development.
25. Compressed air storage.
26. Data centers.
27. Cloud computing centers.
28. Telecom hotel/network station.
29. Research laboratories.
30. Commercial research schools.
31. Public school extension classes.
32. Police and fire stations.
33. Heavy manufacturing, processing.
34. Offices for use by operators of uses.
35. Retail sales when accessory to uses on site.
36. Microwave, commercial radio,television or other communications transmission or relay towers.
• 37. Any use of a research, repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembling or storage nature.
38. Outdoor storage.
39. Salvage yard(in connection with energy products).
40. Asphalt or concrete batch plant.
41. Loading areas or structures.
42. Parking areas or structures.
43. Mobile homes for caretakers or security personnel.
44. Recreational facilities for the use of employees on site.
45. Areas for parking vehicles or equipment.
46. Cargo containers.
47. Helipads when they are accessory to uses.
Specific Uses Excluded as Permitted Uses By Right:
1. Uranium mining and milling.
2. Coal power plants.
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Notes:
• It is acknowledged that these uses, or uses similar that are related to energy and data, are emerging technologies
and that the above list may not be inclusive.
The intent of this zoning is to allow and encourage energy and technology uses that are consistent and compatible
with the other uses in this PUD. As technology evolves and uses are requested that are NOT listed in this PUD or
applicable Industrial or Commercial Zone Districts, an administrative appeal with fmal decision by the Board of
County Commissioners may be requested in lieu of review by the Board of Adjustment.
The developer acknowledges that uses within this PUD will undergo an Administrative Final Plat and Site Plan
Review process for each individual parcel.
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NIOBRARA ENERGY PARK
• HORIZONTAL OIL SERVICES / RENEWABLES / RESEARCH
January 7, 2011
Mr. Kim Ogle
Department of Planning Services
Greeley Planning Office
1555 N. 17'h Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Niobrara Energy Park PUD Change of Zone
Dear Mr. Ogle,
The Niobrara Energy Park consists of 635 acres located 2 miles east of Can, between Interstate-25
and Highway 85. The park could provide land uses that support and expand the development of
energy resources in Weld County. In February 2010, news of EOG Resources' horizontal well in
Weld County, Colorado, astonished oil companies and investors across the country. The famous
"Jake" well, which taps into the Niobrara formation, flowed an average of 1,750 bbl. of oil and
360,000 cu. ft. of gas a day for eight days straight. Over the next 12 months,the Jake produced over
80,000 barrels of oil. Oil companies from around the world have been coming to the area to buy land
mineral leases, including Chesapeake Energy, Noble Energy, Anadarko, Continental Resources,
• Gulfport Energy Corporation, Rex Energy Corporation, Slawson Exploration and Devon Energy.
The site of the Niobrara Energy Park is in the heart of this activity.
The Niobrara Energy Park could be a revolutionary center that may integrate fossil fuel, natural gas
and renewable energy sources, including solar and other renewables as electrical generation facilities.
It could produce energy in the most efficient and environmentally responsible manner possible.
Energy storage facilities on site would help accommodate peak demands. Secondly, the site may
provide facilities catering to the oil and gas industry. Finally, the Niobrara Energy Park could be a
research hub where our nation's scientists, energy experts, engineers, higher education institutions,
and other organizations can conduct groundbreaking energy and energy systems integration research.
By combining old and new energy sources,this project could be the first"Hybrid"Energy Park in
America.
In the last 10 years, many businesses involved in clean or renewable energy have chosen northern
Colorado as an ideal location for their clean energy initiatives, projects and businesses. Colorado
Governor Bill Ritter has committed Colorado to advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency
research and development,even signing into law aggressive renewable energy legislation that further
solidifies Colorado's reputation as a trendsetter in the New Energy Economy. Together, many are
working hard to establish our state as a leader in alternative energy development and research.
Rawhide Energy Station is one of the cleanest power plants in the country, operating below all state
and Federal emission standards. The station provides electricity to the cities of Fort Collins,
Loveland, Longmont and Estes Park. It is located 10 miles west of the proposed Niobrara Energy
Park.
• Niobrara Energy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 400 Loveland, CO 80538
The Cheyenne gas hub is one of 26 massive gas hubs in the United States. It compresses and transfers
six billion cubic feet per day, which translates to approximately $11 billion in natural gas per year to
the east and south. The liquids gas line at the Cheyenne hub transports liquid gas in a southeasterly
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direction. It is located three miles north of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park.
Xcel Energy's Ponnequin Wind Farm comprises 44 wind turbines capable of generating up to 30
megawatts. It is located six miles north of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park. Cedar Creek Wind
Farm, owned by BP Wind Energy, has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with
Public Service Company of Colorado, an Xcel Energy company. Cedar Creek's location,
approximately 25 miles east of the Niobrara Energy Park, allows access to existing transmission lines
to deliver clean wind energy to its customers.
Abound Solar, based in Loveland, produces thin-film photovoltaic modules designed to replace
traditional forms of electricity generation for utility-scale commercial installations. The solar panel
production facility is located 60 miles south of the proposed Niobrara Energy Park.
Vestas is the world leader in supplying high-tech wind power systems, and the preferred provider of
wind turbines, services and solutions in North America. Since 1979,Vestas has supplied more than
41,000 wind turbines in 65 countries. The company's North American manufacturing operations are
based in Colorado, with a blade factory in Windsor and a nacelle factory in Brighton.
These are just a few examples of the developments in the areas surrounding the Niobrara Energy
Park. It is with great excitement that we propose our plans to support Colorado's New Energy
Economy.
Electric
Niobrara Energy Park's site is directly wired to the Ault substation 22 miles south,the most important
• load interconnect in Colorado. The park also adjoins Poudre Valley REA 7-megawatt existing
Rockport substation, located immediately across the street from the property. Approximately 1 '/2
megawatts of this energy would be available for internal park uses. The property has one-mile
frontage on a newly reconstructed double 230 kV line. Western Area Power Authority is running
electricity on one of the 230 lines. Tri State Generation is running 115 kV on the second line
engineered to carry 230 kV. A third, older line operated by the Western Area Power Administration is
230 kV and also parallels the park property for one mile and connects the Ault substation to the
Archer substation.
Gas
Three major filtered gas lines parallel the east side of the property: Xcel, Colorado Interstate Gas and
Kinder Morgan. These lines connect with the Cheyenne gas hub approximately three miles north of
the site, which is the ideal "tie-in" location.
Internet
Backbone speed internet is located 'mile away from a three-mile existing AT&T empty conduit,
which connects to the Rockport Fiber Re-Gen Station. Separate fiber regeneration stations contain
AT&T, Level 3, Qwest and Sprint fiber backbone. The optical fiber transmission line, known as an
OC-192 / STM-64x/ 10G SONET, is a network line with transmission speed up to 9953.28 Mbit/s.
• Niobrara Energy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 400 Loveland,CO 80538
Location
The Niobrara Energy Park site is located 20 miles from the I-25/1-80 interchange, one of the most
important crossroads for mountain region transportation servicing the Niobrara oil play. 1-25 is 5
• miles to the west. US Highway 85 is 1/4 mile east.
Workforce
Approximately 307,000 people live within a 30-mile radius of the Niobrara Energy Park property,
which equates to approximately 200,000 people in the general workforce and 70,000 in the 21-34 age
group. The location is a 30-minute drive from Fort Collins and Greeley, Colorado, and a 20-minute
drive from Cheyenne, Wyoming.
In October 2009, only two Niobrara horizontal wells had been drilled in northern Colorado. As of
January 2011, 251 new permits have been issued and 75 horizontal wells have been drilled. Estimates
are that each Niobrara well could yield anywhere from 250,000 barrels to 500,000 barrels, with total
yields exceeding 2 billion barrels.
EOG Resources is the major player, drilling 20+ horizontal wells east of the Niobrara Energy Park
site in 2010 alone. Another oil company has set surface casing on 22 horizontal wells on state mineral
lands and plans to drill this year. Slawson has drilled three horizontal test wells near the property, one
of which, "Moonshine," reported in November 2010 that it had produced 650 barrels of oil in a 24-
hour period. Noble has drilled its first test well 2 1/2 miles north of the Energy Park site, and Anadarko
has recently drilled two horizontal monitoring test wells south of the Energy Park site.
The proposed Niobrara Energy Park has already received written support from the Colorado Office of
Economic Development and International Trade,the Colorado Energy Research Institute at Colorado
• School of Mines, Colorado State University's Research Foundation, Upstate Colorado Economic
Development and the Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation, among many others.
In summary, Niobrara Energy Park, LLC is requesting to rezone the entire section of property to PUD
in order to create a flexible entitlement and land use process that will allow the project to provide
approvals in a quick and responsive way, which is critical to attract the intended users.
The intent of this request is to receive approval of a flexible PUD zoning that consists of a list of
intended uses for the site. Accompanying documentation includes a Change of Zone Development
Guide outlining major components of the Energy Park development. Subsequent Final Plat and Site
Plan Review are requested to be reviewed and approved administratively. In this economy and the
competitive marketplace it is critical to create a project that hits the market, is creative, flexible and
responsive. We feel that with the ongoing assistance of Weld County, we can achieve these things
and create a successful project that will be a great addition to the County and our region.
Thank you for your consideration. We look forward to working with Weld County on this exciting
new project.
Since
Craig Harrison
Managing Member
• Niobrara Energy Park 2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 400 Loveland, CO 80538
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• Niobrara Energy Park Planned Unit Development(PUD)
Change of Zone Development Guide
January 7,2011
Component One - Environmental Impacts.
1. Noise and vibration.
Noise and vibration will be regulated per Industrial standards of the Weld County Health
Department and any other state or local jurisdiction standards.
2. Smoke, dust and odors.
The industrial users within the proposed Energy Park will adhere to all applicable state or local
jurisdiction's thresholds for smoke, dust or odors.
3. Heat,light and glare.
Heat generated by a user will be mitigated as required by Weld County Code. Light and glare
will be minimized by the use of diffused or down directional light sources in order to
minimizes impacts on adjacent properties.
4. Visual/aesthetic impacts.
Since the Energy Park is a master-planned project, each potential land use will be evaluated at
• the time of site plan approval.
5. Electrical interference.
There is no known electrical interference associated with potential land uses. If this occurs, it
will be regulated by the PUC or other regulatory agency.
6. Water pollution.
There will be a master drainage plan to address on-site water quality and quantity for
stormwater runoff. Weld County and Urban Drainage criteria requires that developed
stormwater quantity be limited to the 5-yr historic release rate and that "full-spectrum"
detention facility design be implemented for water quality purposes.Temporary and permanent
erosion control measures, or BMP's, will be implemented during construction for water quality
purposes.The master drainage plan will be provided with the first Site Plan submittal to the
County. An Erosion Control Plan is required to be submitted with the Change of Zone
application. The Erosion Control Plan includes a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be
utilized during the development and construction of the project.
7. Wastewater disposal.
Once the individual uses are determined for each site plan, percolation tests will be conducted
and the septic systems will be specifically engineered for each site, if septic is necessary.
8. Wetland removal.
The property is in native grasslands and has been used only for grazing purposes. No known
• wetlands exist on the site.
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9. Erosion and sedimentation.
The property will utilize erosion and sediment control measures, or Best Management Practices
• (BMP's)during construction and for final site stabilization. Erosion control measures will be
in place per local and state standards. An Erosion Control Plan is included in the Change of
Zone Application submittal that includes a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be utilized
during the construction of the project.
10. Excavating,filling and grading.
Grading permits will be obtained for any construction that disturbs one acre or more in surface
area per State of Colorado requirements. Grading permits may be required, depending on level
of disturbance for each site and land use. Grading and erosion control will be per Best
Management Practices.
11. Drilling,ditching and dredging.
The oil and gas operations will be drilling for sub-surface minerals and will follow construction
plans per State Statutes.
12. Air pollution.
Potential air pollution caused by the users will be regulated per local, state and federal emission
standards.
13. Solid waste.
Waste and trash will be contained on site in dumpsters and will be hauled off site for disposal
by a commercial refuse company.
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14. Wildlife removal.
The Division of Wildlife is a referral agency and will be reviewing each site as it comes in for
approval.
15. Natural vegetation removal.
The property will be reclaimed after construction. Any significant vegetation removed will be
mitigated as deemed necessary. A Stormwater Management Plan/Report will be required by the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in order to receive a Stormwater
Discharge Permit for construction. This report will aid the site contractors in determining areas
of the site where vegetation removal is appropriate, and where it is not. The Stormwater
Management Plan will also describe in more specific terms the replacement seeding and/or
vegetation types.
16. Radiation/radioactive material.
If any use produces radiation by industrial processing, it will have to adhere to all applicable
federal regulations.
17. Drinking water source.
Four commercial well permits have been received from the State to provide commercial in-
house water. The commercial exempt well permits allow for commercial uses and it has been
acknowledged that these permits do not allow for domestic(residential), industrial, or
• landscape uses. Well permit numbers are: 284364, 284365, 284366, and 284367. Copies of the
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well permits are included here for reference. If additional water is required, the applicant will
comply with all Colorado Division of Water Resources and State requirements.
• 18. Traffic impacts.
The developer acknowledges that there may be impacts to the local road and regional highway
networks and is prepared to work with the State and County representatives in developing
viable solutions to mitigate these transportation related impacts. As each site develops, traffic
impact studies will be prepared to determine impacts and improvements. The park will pay its
pro-rata share of any required improvements to the roadway system
Component Two— Service Provision Impacts.
1. Schools.
The Energy Park is located within the Ault-Highland (RE-9) school district. The site will
contain industrial uses and not residential uses. However, the energy/gas/oil industry will
create new jobs and more people with families moving into the area, thus creating a potential
impact on the current school system.
2. Law Enforcement.
The project is within the Weld County Law Enforcement District. The Weld County Sheriff
will provide law enforcement to this development.
3. Fire Protection.
Fire protection will be provided by the Nunn Volunteer Fire Department, located in the Town
of Nunn 16 miles to the South of the development. The applicant/developer will meet with
• the fire department as uses are identified to ensure adequate services will be provided.
4. Ambulance.
Weld County Paramedic Services will provide emergency medical treatment and ambulance
services to the site.
5. Transportation.
It is anticipated that there will be a paved main loop road through the site, with two connection
points to County Road 126 with a secondary loop road off of the primary loop for access to the
northwest quadrant of the site. It is anticipated that these loop roadways may require a
Collector classification at full build out if traffic warrants it. A Collector roadway includes an
80' right-of-way, one lane of traffic in either direction,with a center turn lane and paved
shoulder on both sides of the street.
A Local classification roadway system may be required for further access into and around site
pad areas, and for access into parking lot areas and loading zones.
It is anticipated that there will be one or more roadway crossings of Little Owl Creek. These
roadway crossings will be designed and sized to adequately convey all onsite and offsite storm
drainage.
The roadway system is anticipated to be paved with asphalt and it is not known at this time the
extent to which curb and gutter will be incorporated into the roadway system for this site.
It is not known at this time if the roadways will be within publicly dedicated right-of-way or if
the internal roadway system will be private, with private maintenance and upkeep. Note: The
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right-of-way will be public right-of-way with a privately maintained road.
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6. Traffic Impacts Analysis.
The developer acknowledges that there may be impacts to the local road and regional highway
• networks and is prepared to work with the State and County representatives in developing
viable solutions mitigate to these transportation related impacts. The developer will work
specifically with CDOT regarding the potential technical transportation impacts as the
application moves forward. As each site develops, traffic impact studies will be prepared to
determine impacts and improvements. The park will pay its pro-rata share of any required
improvements to the roadway system
7. Storm Drainage.
There will be a master drainage plan to address on-site water quality and quantity for
stormwater runoff. The master drainage plan will be provided with the first Site Plan submittal
to the County. Little Owl Creek is a natural drainage way through the western and central
portions of the site. It is anticipated that the developed storm drainage system will direct
stormwater towards this natural conveyance channel and will incorporate detention ponds as
necessary to control stormwater flow to the allowable release rate into Little Owl Creek. Thus,
detention ponds will most likely be sited along Little Owl Creek drainage way. Weld County
and Urban Drainage criteria requires that developed stormwater quantity be limited to the 5-yr
historic release rate and that "full-spectrum"detention facility design be implemented for water
quality purposes.
The Little Owl Creek drainage channel originates far upstream of the project site and will need
to be analyzed for basin characteristics in its entirety to understand the full impact that this
natural drainage course may have on the project site. Accordingly, all offsite flows entering
onto the project site will be accounted for in terms of channel sizing, roadway crossings, etc.
• Analysis of all offsite flows will accompany the master drainage plan to be submitted with the
first user site plan.
8. Utility Provisions.
It is anticipated that adequate utilities will be available to the site as follows:
Water: Individual or community well per approved permits
Sewer: ISDS Septic System or trucked off-site
Gas: Propane available adjacent to site
Electric: Poudre Valley REA available adjacent to site
Phone: Fiber-optic available 3900' east
9. Water Provisions.
Four commercial well permits have been received from the State to provide commercial in-
house water. The commercial exempt well permits allow for commercial uses and it has been
acknowledged that these permits do not allow for domestic(residential), industrial, or
landscape uses. Well permit numbers are: 284364, 284365,284366, and 284367. Copies of the
well permits are included here for reference. If additional water is required, the applicant will
comply with all Colorado Division of Water Resources and State requirements.
10. Sewage Disposal Provisions.
Once the individual uses are determined for each site plan, percolation tests will be conducted
• and the septic systems will be specifically engineered for each site, if sewage disposal is
necessary for that use.
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• 11. Structural Road Improvement Plan.
It is anticipated that there will be a paved main loop road through the site, with two connection
points to C.R. 126 with a secondary loop road off of the primary loop for access to the
northwest quadrant of the site. It is anticipated that these loop roadways may require a
Collector classification at full build out if traffic warrants it. A Collector roadway includes an
80'right-of-way, one lane of traffic in either direction, with a center turn lane and paved
shoulder on both sides of the street.
a Local classification roadway system may be required for further access into and around site
pad areas, and for access into parking lot areas and loading zones.
It is anticipated that there will be one or more roadway crossings of Little Owl Creek. These
roadway crossings will be designed and sized to adequately convey all onsite and offsite storm
drainage.
The roadway system is anticipated to be paved with asphalt and it is not known at this time the
extent to which curb and gutter will be incorporated into the roadway system for this site.
It is not known at this time if the roadways will be within publicly dedicated right-of-way or if
the internal roadway system will be private,with private maintenance and upkeep.
Component Three—Landscaping Elements.
Due to the nature of the uses proposed for the Energy Park, no landscape is proposed. Based on
State Statutes,the Park's water wells cannot be used for landscape irrigation.
• Component Four—Site Design.
The conceptual site plan included in this submittal indicates potential pad sites for a wide variety
of various uses. The pads are located considering the location of potential roadways,topography
and natural drainage areas such as the Little Owl Creek. Energy-related uses are located on the
east side of the property adjacent to the substation and power lines. Natural drainage would be
utilized as natural storm water transportation channels and for storm water detention. The
amount and types of industrial and commercial uses will be determined as market trends dictate.
Final site plans will be provided when specific uses are known for this site.
Component Five— Common Open Space usage.
An open space corridor or pockets of open space may be appropriate along or near the Little Owl
Creek drainage. Little Owl Creek will be the natural confluence for stormwater runoff on the site
and will dictate,to some degree, the developed runoff patterns for the project site. Therefore,
open channels for stormwater and detention facilities will likely be positioned along Little Owl
Creek. Certain types of open and more natural stormwater facilities are often paired with open
space areas. Native vegetation like prairie grasses would be typical of this type of open space and
would allow detention ponds to blend more naturally with the surrounding areas. A pedestrian
trail along the natural drainage route,which could double as an access roadway for stormwater
facility maintenance, could provide lunch-time recreation and access to open space for employees
of the Energy Park.
• A master stormwater drainage plan, to be prepared in the future when site specific users are
determined will address how developed stormwater components can be incorporated into the
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natural topography and open space areas.
Component Six—Signage.
• Any signage associated with the Energy Park will meet the requirements of Chapter 23 and 26 of
the Weld County Code.
Component Seven—RUA Impact.
The Energy Park is not located within a RUA.
Component Eight—Intergovernmental Agreement Impacts.
There are no IGA's associated with the Niobrara Energy Park PUD.
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• Niobrara Energy Park Planned Unit Development(PUD)
Summary of Concerns/Responses to Referral Agency Comments
January 7,2011
1. Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
The Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment provided comments in a
memo dated January 10,2011,that indicated that any temporary water source would require
approval from either the Board of Health, if a cistern is utilized, or the Board of County
Commissioners if bottled water is supplied. We are requesting approval at this time to be able
to utilize temporary water sources for this project,either via storage in a cistern or imported
bottled water should the need arise.
The letter also noted that there are no preliminary percolation test results provided at this time
and was asking that percolation data be provided with the Change of Zone submittal.However,
this letter acknowledged that individual percolation tests will be required for each lot when
septic permits are applied for. It was agreed upon in the phone conversation between Craig,
Trevor,Tom, and Kim on January 6,2011,that it is indeed more logical to provide percolation
test data at the time of Site Plan and will accompany individual septic permits. Therefore,no
percolation test data will be provided at this time.
2. Weld County Emergency Management Office
No comments received.
• 3. Weld County Sheriffs Office
No comments received.
4. Weld County Public Works
Site Plan—the Change of Zone plat submitted with the Change of Zone application will simply
show the boundary of the PUD. It will not include a roadway network with dedicated rights-of-
way at this time. Due to the conceptual nature of the site layout at this time it would be very
premature to show any roadway alignments or dedicate any rights-of-way.
Drainage Analysis—The Public Works comments asked that a Change of Zone drainage report
be submitted with the Change of Zone application and plat to include the following details:
existing and proposed culverts,overall drainage area boundary, sub-basin boundaries,flow
arrows,detention ponds,vicinity map showing the offsite drainage basins,hydrologic and
hydraulic computations for onsite and offsite flows, culvert sizing at CR 126,channel location
and sizing; also including a proposed grading plan showing channels, swales,detention areas,
access roads, and building sites.However,due to the conceptual nature of the site layout at this
time, it would be premature to include any drainage computations or proposed grading plans at
this time,thus is was agreed upon in the phone conversation with County staff on January 3,
2011,that a master drainage plan will need to be developed for the entire site when the first
user comes in,which will also be concurrent with the Final Plat. The master drainage plan will
better be able to address all the above noted items in a report when the first user comes on line.
Also noted in the phone conversation by staff on January 3r°,the offsite flows in Little Owl
Creek may be significant and are of concern. Staff expressed the need to determine the
• magnitude of offsite flows so that the client is aware of all potential ramifications of the offsite
flows passing through the site such as roadway crossings and channel sizing. The applicant,
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Craig,acknowledged that the flows may be significant,but that determining their magnitude at
this point is untimely, but agreed that understanding these in the future is imperative.
• An Erosion Control Plan showing a comprehensive list of BMP's that may be utilized during
the development of this project is included with the Change of Zone application,as per the
application checklist, and to show that we are anticipating a responsible course of action as it
relates to the handling of water quality and erosion control during the development for this site.
Traffic Analysis—The Public Works comments asked that a detailed traffic study be submitted
with the Change of Zone application. However, it was agreed upon in a phone conversation
with County staff on January 3,2011,that detailed traffic analysis and reports will be submitted
for each user or site application that comes in. Thus, each user may trigger a traffic load
threshold that may require some sort of roadway improvement. The applicant, Craig Harrison
and his development team will need to decide how to handle the phasing and funding of
roadway improvements. It is acknowledged,as stated in the comments,that the project will be
responsible for funding roadway improvements triggered by this development, and that the two
existing accesses allowed off of CR 126 will be utilized and that other accesses on CR 126 will
not be granted.
Geotechnical Soils Report—The Public Works comments asked that a revised geotechnical
report be submitted with the Change of Zone application to include a preliminary pavement
design and reference to the IBC in lieu of the UBC. The team will submit a revised
geotechnical report with preliminary pavement design at the time of the first site plan.
5. Weld County Building Department
The Weld County Building Department provided a referral dated December 28,2010 and had
no comments on this Rezone.
• 6. Weld County Code Compliance
The letter from the Department of Planning Services,dated January 5,2011 indicated that the
Weld County Department Code Compliance provided comments in a referral dated January 3,
2011. We have not received these comments to date.
7. Weld County Department of Planning Services
The letter from the Department of Planning Services,dated January 5,2011 indicated that the
PUD Sketch Plan map submitted delineated 17 areas or lots and that the planning staff
considered that to mean 17 lots, or an"urban scale"development.As also indicated in the
comments below for the Colorado Division of Water Resources,the applicant Craig Harrison
agreed to limit the PUD to no more than 9 lots that would require a water source,thus the
requirement for the support services such as central water, sewer,roads,and storm drainage
may be modified because any lots above the 9-lot non-urban threshold will not require a water
source.
The applicant further understands that the Planning Department has agreed the water supply
issues do not need to be addressed with this Change of Zone application and will be addressed
during the referral process
Although 25 land use referrals were sent out and only eight agencies responded,the applicant is
requesting to move forward with a Change of Zone for this property,even without benefit of
discussions with all the individual referral agencies and without benefit of lengthy analysis for
drainage,traffic,etc. We have acknowledged that there are issues that will need to be solved
• once there are end users,but that the issues don't need to be uncovered and/or solved yet.
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This letter also stated some requirements for the Change of Zone plat, such as: showing the
internal road network for primary roads accessing from CR 126, showing existing right-of-way
for all adjacent county roads and future right-of-way on CR 126, all easements and
• encumbrances within the PUD area,and all improvements to county road right-of-way. The
Change of Zone plat will not show the internal road network for primary roads as the alignment
of said roads has not yet been finalized,but it is acknowledged on the site plan and other maps
provided in the Change of Zone application that this project intends to have two accesses off of
CR 126. The existing right-of-way for county roads has been shown, and the future right-of-
way for CR 126 is also shown.All known existing easements and encumbrances are shown.
Any improvements to country roads are not shown at this time as they are not known
Finally,the applicant has been advised by County staff to provide a"Development Guide"that
is neither specific nor conceptual. The Guide addresses to the best of our knowledge the eight
major components required in Section 27-6-10. It is the applicant and design team's
understanding that this Change of Zone request is to receive approval of a flexible PUD zoning
that consists of a list of intended uses for the site. Subsequent Final Plat and Site Plan Review
are requested to be reviewed and approved administratively.
8. Weld County Ambulance Services
No comments received.
9. Colorado Division of Water Resources/State Engineers Office
The letter from the Division of Water Resources,dated December 8,2010, indicated that the
comments provided will not address the adequacy of water supply or the ability of the water
supply plan to satisfy County regulations. It is acknowledged that proving the adequacy of
water supply for this project will be the responsibility of the applicant in the future,to
accompany Site Plan or Final Plat submittals.
• The letter acknowledged that additional water may be trucked-in for high water uses and that
this type of activity would need to also be approved by the Weld County Health Department. It
should be noted that the application will no longer indicate"man camps"as a potential use for
trucked-in water.
Four commercial well permits have been received from the State to provide commercial in-
house water. The commercial exempt well permits allow for commercial uses and it has been
acknowledged that these permits do not allow for domestic(residential), industrial(production
uses),or landscape uses. Well permit numbers are: 284364, 284365, 284366, and 284367. It is
acknowledged that the wells must be operated in accordance with their permitted terms;and if
the property is to be subdivided,the cumulative effect of all wells in a subdivision will be
considered when evaluating material injury to decreed water rights and the wells will need to
be included in an augmentation plan.
The letter from the Department of Planning Services,dated January 5.2011 states that PUD
zone districts shall be serviced by an adequate water supply, and that all urban scale PUD's(10
or more lots)are to be served by a public water system as defined by Weld County Code. Per
Craig Harrison's phone conversation with Trevor, Tom, and Kim on January 6, 2011, Craig
agreed to limit the PUD to no more than 9 lots having a well or water supply, and any amount
of lots more than 9 would not apply for or require a water source. So as resolved in that phone
conversation,this team will not be providing written evidence of compliance,or of adequate
water supply at this time, but that these requirements will be met in the future with Site
Plan/Final Plat submittals.
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All relevant requirements included in the December 8,2010 letter will be complied with as
appropriate at the time of development.
• 10. Colorado Department of Transportation
Per phone conversation from Gloria on January 4,2010,there are no issues with the PUD
Rezone at this time. She stated that as plans progress CDOT concerns will be primarily I-25
and Highway 85 traffic. She also acknowledged that it is early in the process and premature to
require further information at this time,as long as the applicant acknowledges that
transportation impacts will need to be studied and mitigated with subsequent submittals.
11. Colorado Water Conservation Board
No comments received.
12. Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission
No comment.
13. Colorado Division of Wildlife
No comments received.
14. West Greeley Soil Conservation District
Per referral received on November 30, 2010 there is no conflict with proposed plans.
15. FEMA
No comments received.
16. Army Corp of Engineers
• No comments received.
17. FE Warren AFB
No comments received.
18. WAPA
No comments received.
19.Weld RE-9 School District
No comments received. The letter from the Department of Planning Services,dated January 5,
2011 indicated that we should meet with the school District RE-9 to discuss their
requirements/concerns with the existing school bus route as it relates to the proposed project.
However, Craig Harrison stated in his phone conversation with County staff on January 6, 2011
that he did not believe the school bus route to be a relative topic at this point in time and
indicated to staff that we will hold off on contacting the school district until future site plan
applications warrant it.
20. Poudre Valley REA
No comments received.
21. Public Service Company of Colorado/Xcel Energy
Comments from letter dated January 3, 2011 duly noted.
22. Colorado Interstate Gas
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No comments received.
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23. Kinder Morgan
No comments received.
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24.Tri-State
Comments from referral received December 17, 2010 duly noted.
25. Nunn F-12 Fire Protection District
No comments received.
26. Postal District
The letter from the Department of Planning Services, dated January 5, 2011 indicated that we
should meet with the appropriate postal district to discuss the need for a common mail box
location,and that the location should be shown on the Change of Zone plat. However, Craig
Harrison stated in his phone conversation with County staff on January 6,2011 that he did not
believe the mail box location to be a relative topic at this point in time and indicated to staff
that we will hold off on contacting the postal district until future site plan applications warrant
it.
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School of Global Environmental Sustainability
IOA Johnson Hall
February 10, 2011 1036 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins,Colorado 80523-1036
(970)492-4215
fax:(970)492.4130
www,soges.<olostatc.ed u
Mr. Craig Harrison,President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue
Suite 400
Loveland, CO 8O538
Dear Craig,
Thank you for the extensive material you provided me regarding your plans for the Niobrara Energy
Park, And,thank you for further spending time with me on the phone answering the many questions I
posed regarding the next steps you are undertaking to move the project forward.
After studying your plans for the project, I am offering my support for the Niobrara Energy Park. While
there are many economic benefits to the State of Colorado and the Northern Colorado region,your
• Park,as planned, fits with the hybrid clean energy model which I believe to be critical for moving down
the path of developing a clean energy economy. Because the plan provides for the Park to involve both
natural gas extraction,and the build out of renewable energy technologies,we benefit from
demonstrating the side-by-side capability of these two endeavors.
Likewise, with the transmission lines in close proximity to the park, those entities in Northern Colorado
currently researching and developing smart grid technologies can partner with you to test new smart
grid technologies at scale. I know you have support from a variety of those smart grid entities, and that
was helpful in my decision to offer my support.
Finally, it is my hope that as you build the Park,and as you focus efforts on developing renewable
energy and natural gas energy production, you will look for ways to partner with the Center for The
New Energy Economy at CSU,of which I am the director.
Best of luck in the next stages of building the Niobrara Energy Park.
Sincerely,
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Bill Ritter,Jr.
• Director
Center for The New Energy Economy
Colorado State University
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• Colorado Energy Research Institute Colorado School of Mines
303/273-3506
http://www.ceri-mines.org Golden, Colorado 80401-1887
December 05, 2010
Mr. Craig Harrison, President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave Suite 400
Loveland,CO 80538
Dear Mr. Harrison,
On behalf of the Colorado School of Mines, it is my great pleasure to write this letter in strong
support of your planned Hybrid Energy Park in NW Weld County, Colorado.
The United States and most other advance industrial nations are undergoing a dramatic change in
our energy systems, driven by the dual needs for greater energy security and lower
environmental impact, including reduced emissions of CO2. The greatest technical challenge in
this transition is how to effectively manage the hybrid fossil plus renewable energy infrastructure
that necessarily will be part of this transition. Your proposed energy park could become a
national center of learning in how to best manage this kind of a change.
• The proposed energy park will contain a 'base load' natural gas infrastructure,already by far the
lowest emission form of all fossil energy. Secondly,the plan to add wind and solar energy
generation facilities at the park(and in surrounding districts)opens the door for renewable
energy backed up by gas generation, a very promising technology that already is getting a lot of
support across the nation. Thirdly,and this is where your park concept moves beyond anything
planned elsewhere in the U.S.,you have the option of adding energy storage facilities on the site,
both for peak shavings of renewable energy and for natural gas trading counter-cyclical to the
daily(and seasonal)demand pattern.
The fourth novel concept that you are adding into the energy park is the one that would be of the
greatest value to the research universities here in Colorado: providing facilities and access at the
energy park for energy systems integration research. As mentioned above, there are great
technical challenges related to the optimal design of hybrid systems. The one issue alone of
optimal design of a wind farm backed up by a natural gas plant is already becoming a core.
research issues that we at the Colorado School of Mines together with colleagues at NREL and
COGA are starting some basic modeling research around. Adding potentially multiple wind
farms,solar generators and energy storage into the mix makes it even vastly more complex,and
interesting from a research perspective,because of the even greater gains in efficiency and
emissions reductions that such a multi-component energy park generating facility might provide.
The Colorado School of Mines,which is perhaps the only university in the U.S. that is entirely
dedicated to research in `energy,earth and the environment', is very pleased to endorse your plan
for this energy park. We would also be pleased to start a working partnership with you to engage
our best scientists and engineers to work with your development team to ensure that the planning
•
and build-out of the energy park would meet these dual objectives: maximize the value of the
park as an energy provider while at the same time optimize the integration of renewable and
fossil energy generation facilities to provide this energy with the lowest possible environmental
•
footprint of any energy facility in the nation. At CSM we have a number of relevant expert
faculty members in optimization analysis of complex engineering systems (of which your
planned energy park is certainly one), economics modeling, solar energy (particularly
photovoltaic energy), wind turbine design, and the integration of multiple wind turbines in large
plants. Our professors in all these areas would certainly be quite interested in working with you
on this project.
Yet an additional point: part of the revenue stream for this park will come from oil produced
from the Niobrara and Greenhorn formations on the property. This form of oil production is in
itself quite novel, based on extraction of oil directly out of the regional `source rock',rather than
localized pools of conventional oil fields, which of course is the foundation for most of the
global oil industry. Here at CSM we already have team of geologists, geophysicists and
petroleum engineers who are quite heavily engaged with EOG and most other `shale oil'
producing companies and they would also be please to engage with you in terms of additional
research on these unique oil production technologies at the energy park.
Finally, let me also stress the unique research partnerships that exist between CSM, CSU, CU
and NREL. There are three institutional frameworks in place for such research collaboration: the
Colorado Energy Research Institute (CERI), the Colorado Renewable Energy Collaboratory, and
the Alliance for Sustainable Energy. As your energy park evolves, I believe there would be
opportunities for all our four research institutions to engage with you and apply the best research
talents anywhere to help grow your Hybrid Energy Park into a facility that will demonstrate how
• engineering optimization of hybrid energy facilities can combine the best fossil and renewable
resources into a very efficient, low environmental footprint, and economically strong energy
provider.
Yours sincerely,
Qa
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Dr.Dag Nummedal,Director
Colorado Energy Research Institute
Colorado School of Mines
Golden,CO 80401
Ph: 303.384.2506
Cell:303.868.0826
nummedall:mines.edu
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October 29,2010
Craig,
It was good meeting with you this week,and I enjoyed hearing about your Niobrara Energy Park. In fact,
I can say we are very excited about the research element that we discussed. The potential to integrate
oil, wind and solar in one area would be a first for our researchers here at CSU. I've now had the chance
to talk with several people around campus, and everyone seems truly enthusiastic.
•
I amhopeful that your entitlements go well, so that we will have the opportunity to work together.
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January 3, 2011
Mr. Craig Harrison, President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 400
Loveland, CO 80538
Dear Mr. Harrison:
In my role at the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association(CCIA), I have had the pleasure to review
the materials for the Niobrara Energy Park and am impressed by what you have put together and
accomplished in such a short period of time.
• I'm most pleased that you also plan to incorporate research and pilot projects on the site. Due to the
potential for integration of energy sources apparent in the park and the research and development
opportunities, I see tremendous promise for the involvement of Colorado's cleantech industries.
I have not seen another project like yours that brings together the petroleum extraction industry,
renewable energy projects, natural gas infrastructure and immediate access to the electricity grid like
the Niobrara Energy Park.
Please don't hesitate to call on the CCIA if we can be of any assistance moving this project forward.
All the best,
Christine Shapard
Executive Director
•
Colorado C;eantech !ndns`ry Assoc!ation • 1445 Market Street Denver CD 80202 • 303.823.2890
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November 2, 2010
Mr. Craig Harrison
President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue
Suite 400
Loveland, CO 80538
Dear Mr. Harrison,
It was a pleasure meeting with you and learning more about the Niobrara Energy Park
project. It is exciting to see the potential for creating an energy park with wind, solar, and
natural gas assets. The location near the Colorado/Wyoming border is excellent for this
type of project for a variety of reasons—
• It is adjacent to grid and substations, without any space constraints
• Wind is to the north, and coal to the west
• • Excellent solar radiation
• Close proximity to gas and electric hubs
Other potential opportunities facilitated by this project include firming renewable power
production and opening possibilities for research and development and innovative power
projects.
We write this letter in support of the Niobrara Energy Park and wish you the best in
bringing the Park to fruition.
Sincerely,
Dr. Sunil Cherian
CEO
• 255 Linden St., Suite 201 •Fort Collins•Colorado 80524•Tel: 970.449.8500
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• From: Craig Harrison jmailto:craic@harrisonresource.coml
Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 9:16 PM
To: Trevor Jiricek; Tom Parko
Cc: flotis@nocolegal.com; Jim Birdsall; Cathy Mathis; Don Taranto; Heather McDowell
Subject: Hank Brown letter of support
HANK BROWN
Feb. 21, 2011
Mr. Craig Harrison, President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite 400
Loveland, Colorado 80538
Dear Mr. Harrison,
I was encouraged to learn of your proposal to develop the Niobrara Energy
• Park. Northern Colorado will benefit greatly from this opportunity. The access
to federal grants relating to energy research and the proximity to Colorado
State University will be positive factors in expanding opportunity in the
northern part of the state.
Our nation will be transitioning to an ever increasing portion of its energy
coming from renewable sources. While there is a genuine debate as to how
quickly this transition will occur it is clear that your integrated approach to
energy production will draw national attention. This focus on Northern
Colorado and the new job opportunities that will accompany your project will
benefit our community.
Thank you for your innovative project. Count me as a strong proponent.
Sincerely,
Hank Brown
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November 19,2010
Mr. Craig Harrison
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 400
Loveland,CO 80538
Dear Craig,
I have looked at the proposed Niobrara Energy Park project,and I am offering my support to this
innovative project. Following are the important benefits I see:
• Concentrates many users close to the big Niobrara oil play that adjoins the electric and
gas grid.
• Brings additional active commerce to this area of our state and your county.
• Creates high-quality jobs for the 200,000-strong workforce within a 30-mile radius of the
project.
• Supports important research activities.
• Primed for solar,wind and other renewable energy development.
• Ideal transportation location near I-25 and the 1-25/I-80 hub.
• As you have mentioned, several large oil, solar and wind companies have shown strong interest
in this Energy Park concept. [believe this project could be an important stimulus to our Colorado
economy.
Sincerely,
ctpMo
Don Marostica
Executive Director,Colorado Office of Economic Development&International Trade
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NORTHERN
• COLORADO
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
November 17, 2010
Mr. Craig Harrison
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave, Suite 400
Loveland, CO 80538
Dear Craig,
It is very exciting to hear about your Niobrara Energy Park. The project has several strategic
advantages for Northern Colorado. First, since our region has a strong history in traditional and
renewable energies, your park will be an outstanding asset in strengthening our economy
through the continued growth of these industries.
Second, with Colorado State University (CSU) close by, this project could enhance their clean
energy research and offer new venues to integrate traditional energy into their work.
Finally, the park offers an additional asset to Northern Colorado's value proposition as we seek
• to attract and retain the high-quality jobs your park would bring to our region.
I wish you the very best in moving the project forward, and I look forward to seeing the Niobrara
Energy Park come to fruition.
Best,
is
Michael Masciola
COO & Senior Vice President
Northern Colorado Economic Development Corporation
•
3553 Clydesdale Parkway, Suite 230 • Loveland,CO 80538 •ph.(970)667 0905 •fx. (970)669 4680•
www.ncedc.com
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December 30, 2010
Craig Harrison, President
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave., Suite 400
Loveland, Colorado 80538
Dear Craig:
As the lead organization responsible for providing local economic development services
throughout Weld County, we have observed with great interest the progress associated with
your planned Hybrid Energy Park. We understand that this Park is intended to provide much-
needed services to support the continued exploration of the Niobrara play located in north Weld
• County.
Our organization is certainly supportive of activity that leverages the economic impact of such a
significant resource as the Niobrara. It seems clear that extraction of oil and gas from the
Niobrara has the potential to stimulate the creation of perhaps thousands of jobs and hundreds
of millions of dollars of investment in Weld County. As such, we believe that if completed, the
Park could serve as a stimulus for sustained economic activity throughout Weld County.
Upstate Colorado Economic Development will be available to you and your project to provide
support as you develop and implement plans to bring the Park to reality. We appreciate your
sharing your plans with us, and look forward to working with you to meet short term and long
term goals associated with maximizing the economic potential of this new and very important
opportunity.
Sincerely,
ji(er raseimatiteir•-•—.---.—._,_
Larry Burkhardt
President/CEO
•
Supporting Job Opportunities in Greeley and Weld County Communities
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Att, Craig Harrison
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Avenue#400
Loveland,CO.80538
New York, October 25th 2010
Dear Sir,
After visiting the Niobrara area site and analyzing the conditions for construction and interconnection
capabilities of the lot,we would like to express the interest of AVANZALIA RENEWABLES and THE
PATAKI-CAHILL GROUP in developing a Solar Power Facility on the property.We believe that the location
is ideal for the installation of at least 30 MW of solar generation(which can be increased if future
demand for energy so requires).
In summary,the positive characteristics of the site include:
• the geographical advantage of being in an area with good solar radiation and very limited
extreme temperatures in summer that would otherwise negatively affect the performance of
the solar modules;
• proximity to a transmission line that makes interconnection very convenient and cost efficient;
• • the demographic density of 3 cities within a 50 miles radius whose demand loads could use the
renewable energy without the need for long distance transportation;
• the ability to match peak power consumption with peak production of the solar generation
facility;
• the ability to add another renewable generation resource to a region with a high concentration
of production and extraction activities, including oil extraction,gas distribution and electric
generation facilities(including coal fired generation and wind)
Taken together,these characteristics provide a very attractive template for the development of a large
solar plant that Avanzalia and their partners would like to move forward with.Avanzalia offers its
experience,technical expertise and financial support to this project, combined with The Pataki-Cahill
Group's experience in the Energy and Environmental sectors,and looks forward to making it a reality in
the near fu re
Sincer ly
Martin Molina
CEO AVANZALIA RENEWABLES LLC
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CONTACT: CRAIG HARRISON
HARRISON RESOURCE CORPORATION
2725 ROCKY MOUNTAIN AVE STE #400
LOVELAND CO 80538
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WEBSITE: HARRISONRESOURCE.COM
Ronald A. Thiel Cc75piocr
PO Box 3170
Cheyenne, WY 82003
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November 1, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Mr. Craig Harrison contacted me and sent email data in reference to his proposed
Niobrara Energy Park project. I have the following comments listed below.
1. We neighbor Mr. Harrison's property on the west side.
2. His project should create jobs for this locality.
3. Project would certainly increase tax base for Weld County.
4. The potential for green energy production exists on this site.
5. He has laid this project out in a systematic way.
• 6. I don't see anything negative about having a facility like this in the area.
7. What we need in this country (especially right now) are people who are
willing to take the risk and ultimately produce jobs for our citizens.
8. I have no problem with a facility such as the Niobrara Energy Park as a
neighbor.
Yours Truly,
Ron Thiel
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Date: Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:58 PM
To: craig@harrisonresource.com
To whom it may concern: Our family owned this property for 85 years before selling it this past
August. We still own 80 Acres that border it. We have no objection to the rezoning or the
proposed energy park as we understand it. If you need more information you can contact me at
Box 202 Eaton, Co. 80615 or 970 454 2058. Don & Jean Chadwick
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January 12, 2010
Mr.Craig Harrison
Harrison Resource Corporation
2728 Rocky Mountain Avenue, Suite 400
Loveland, CO,80538
(970)812-4100
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Re: Niobrara Energy Park-Natural Gas Infrastructure Report-Alliance Reference 31000900
Dear Craig,
Alliance Wood Group Engineering, I.P. thanks you again for the opportunity to participate in the Niobrara
Energy Park project. This is an exciting innovative project with some forward thinking green
opportunities. It is our pleasure to have completed the Natural Gas Infrastructure Report as requested.
Our report is a technical feasibility study of the natural gas pipelines at the proposed Niobrara Energy
Park(NEP)site, as well as the nearby Cheyenne Hub. The results of our study show direct taps into gas
pipelines on the adjacent property are not feasible. However, running pipelines in a corridor between the
NEP site and the Cheyenne Hub(only three miles away)offers access to multiple supply pipelines for
power generation fuel gas,as well as easy access to the premiere US markets for residue sales gas and
extracted liquids. The Cheyenne Hub is one of 28 natural gas wheeling hubs in the US, and
approximately 5-7%of the daly gas flow in the US passes through the Cheyenne Hub. Additionally,
power generation at the site has easy access to electrical transmission Infrastructure.
• We think this project offers unique opportunities and hope that you will consider us for future services and
participation. We look forward to offering any additional services that will assist you.
Best regards,
Alliance Wood Group Engineering, L.P.
Charles W. Law, Jr., P.E.
Vice President, Onshore Business
cc. Darin Hittle
Alex Epstein
Cassie Pickering
AWGE file number—31000900
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January 4, 2011
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Mr. Craig Harrison
Harrison Resource Corporation
2725 Rocky Mountain Ave, Suite 400
Loveland, CO 80538
RE: Niobrara Energy Park— Pre-Feasibility Study
Dear Mr. Harrison:
Exponential Engineering Company (EEC) is pleased to present our Pre-Feasibility
Study for the Niobrara Energy Park. The Study evaluates the potential generation
interconnection capacity for the site.
Exponential
The analysis indicates the Niobrara Energy Park has the potential to interconnect Engineering
and transmit up to 90 megawatts of energy to remote customers such as Xcel
Energy (PSCO), Tri-State G&T, or Platte River Power Authority. In general, the Company
electrical power produced would flow south to the Ault Substation, a significant
electrical hub for connection to potential customers.
The availability of recently upgraded transmission capacity immediately adjacent to 328 Airpark Dr,
the Energy Park site makes it of particular value and minimizes the potential Fort Collins,
• interconnection costs, thereby reducing overall power production costs. Colorado 80524
Supplementary natural gas generation at the Energy Park to reduce the variability of Phone: (970)207-9648
power from regional renewable energy sources has the potential to produce Fax:(970)207-9657
economic benefit for the site.
Based on our preliminary analysis, EEC believes that the Niobrara Energy Park
concept is viable and merits further analysis and inquiry regarding potential energy
customers.
Please feel free to contact me at (970) 207-9648 x103 or Tyler at x117 if you have
any questions.
Sincerely,
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Thomas A. Ghidossi, P.E. Tyler Swaney
President Electrical Engineer
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Dear(lulu:
It is ah(ans a ple,uure to talk kith vnl about proposed projects because coo do such all ill-depth
re ic(\ of all the htccts to gel the \\hole picture of vv hat is required. As far as l'oudre Valle�
Rural I leetric ;Association I I'VRP.A) is concerned. vvc are certainly encouraged to learn oldie
holistic nature of this project. It not only has electric load requirements butt also the potential for
phnto�oh;lie cogeneration as part ofthe total mix.
At the Niobrara i ncrg> Park site. there is a double circuit 230 kV constructed transmission line
along the easterlt edge. ()ne of the 230 kV circuits belongs to Western Area I'ovv er
Administration and the other belongs to I ri-Slate Generation and l ransntission Association.
wholesale potter supplier l he latter is operated al 115 kV no\\ and is the source for
our Rockport Substation located just across the road at the southeast corner of)our site lh t
• substation vcould be the source foram immediate electric requirements.
.As:dlyays. I'ouJre Valle> Rural Itlectrie Association is reads. ((filling and able to provide anv
electrical needs in accordance kith our published rules and regulations.
I hank )ou for pro\idiue earl\ insight to sour proposed project. II coo bane am questions in the
future.please do not hesitate to contact inc.
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Manager I]tgineering Services
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Certificate Of Taxes Due
•ccount Number R0090786 Certificate Number 35093
rcel 020319000003 Order Number 25095682
Assessed To Vendor ID 14
CHADWICK DONALD K& LAND TITLE OF FT COLLINS
37637 CR 39 No.202 772 WHALERS WAY STE 100
EATON,CO 80615-9013 FT COLLINS,CO 80525
Legal Description Situs Address
19676 ALL 19 11 66(5R)
Year Charges Billed Payments Balance
2009 Tax $155.33 $155.33 $0.00
Grand Total Due as of 05/20/2010 $0.00
Tax Billed at 2009 Rates for Tax Area 0915-0915
Authority Mill Levy Amount Values Actual Assessed
WELD COUNTY 16.8040000* $47.21 AG-GRAZING LAND $9,686 $2,810
SCHOOL DIST RE9 26.1620000 $73.52 Total $9,686 $2,810
NUNN FIRE 2.3320000 $6.55
AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE 6.3120000 $17.74
HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY 3.2550000 $9.15
WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION 0.4140000 $1.16
Taxes Billed 2009 55.2790000 $155.33
*Credit Levy
ALL TAX LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TAXES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO
ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARRANT FEES. CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE WILL NEED TO BE CONTACTED
PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES: PERSONAL PROPERTY AND MOBILE HOMES-SEPTEMBER 1,REAL PROPERTY-
PTEMBER 1. TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIERS CHECK.
PECIAL TAXING DISTRICTS AND THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH DISTRICTS MAY BE ON FILE WITH THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISIONERS,
THE COUNTY CLERK,OR THE COUNTY ASSESSOR.
This certificate does not include land or improvements assessed under a separate account number,personal property taxes,transfer tax or misc.tax
collected on behalf of other entities,special or local improvement district assessments or mobile homes,unless specifically mentioned.
I,the undersigned,do hereby certify that the entire amount of taxes due upon the above described parcels of real property and all outstanding sales for
unpaid taxes as shown by the records in my office from which the same may still be redeemed with the amount required for redemption are as noted herein.
In witness whereof,I have hereunto set my hand and seal.
TREASURER,WELD COUNTY,John R.Lefebvre,Jr.
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley,CO 80631
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