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THE LAST DAY TO POST THE SIGN IS NOVEMBER 30, 2008 THE SIGN SHALL BE
POSTED ADJACENT TO AND VISIBLE FROM A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY. IN THE EVENT THE PROPERTY BEING CONSIDERED FOR A
SPECIAL REVIEW IS NOT ADJACENT TO A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD
RIGHT-OF-WAY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES SHALL POST ONE
SIGN IN THE MOST PROMINENT PLACE ON THE PROPERTY AND POST A
SECOND SIGN AT THE POINT AT WHICH THE DRIVEWAY (ACCESS DRIVE)
INTERSECTS A PUBLICALLY MAINTAINED ROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY.
I, KIM OGLE, HEREBY CERTIFY UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE SIGN
WAS POSTED ON THE PROPERTY AT LEAST TEN DAYS BEFORE THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS HEARING FOR A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND
SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ANY USE PERMITTED AS A USE BY RIGHT, AN
ACCESSORY USE, OR A USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW IN THE INDUSTRIAL (I-3) ZONE
DISTRICT, INCLUDING RESEARCH, REPAIRING, MANUFACTURING,
FABRICATING, PROCESSING, ASSEMBLING OR STORAGE NATURE (INDUSTRIAL
MANUFACTURING FACILITY), [VESTAS BLADES AMERICA, INC] IN THE A
(AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT.
KIM OGLE
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Weld County Referral
' November 12, 2008
Neld County Planning Department
C. GREuLE 9 OFFICE
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COLORADO DIVED
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Aggregate Industries WCR Case Number 2n'AmUSR-897
Inc (Riverview Resource)
Please Reply By December 12, 2008 Planner Kim Ogle
Project A Site Specific Development Plan and a 2n°Amended Special Review Permit for
Mineral Resource Development including Open Pit Mining and materials
Processing including Concrete and Asphalt Recycling, and a Concrete and Asphalt
Batch Plant facility in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal The W2SW4 and Part of Lot A of RE-247 being part of the E2SW4 Section 29,
T6N, R66W. All that part of the N2 and the N2S2; A portion of the E2NE4 of
Section 32, T6N, R66W together with a parcel in the SW4 NW4 of Section 33,
T6N, R66W also known as Lot B, RE-1539; together with a parcel in NW4 SW4;
• and Lots A and B of RE-978 being the NW4NW4 of Section 33, T6N, R66W; part
of the NE4 of Section 32, T6N, R66W; and a parcel of land in the SE4 NE4 of
Section 32, T6N, R66W all in the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location North and South of CR 64, West of CR 27; South of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Parcel Number 0805 29 300009, 0805 29 000048, 0805 32 200051, 0805 33 000003, 0805 33
000001, 0805 32 000058, &0805 32 100072
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed to be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
because
nWe have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments: icigT OF I7aLAn/rc C,' ,
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Agency rpj c9f% 1/ a4,14.1`ctr
❖Weld County Planning Dept. 4918 10"Street, Greeley,CO.80631 4(970)353-6100 ext.3540 4(970)304-6498 fax
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Kim Ogle
• From: David Bauer
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:52 PM
To: Don Dunker; Janet Carter; Donald Carroll; Kim Ogle
Subject: FYI - RR requesting mtg for Vestas
Attachments: Traffic Estimate updated 08 July 08.xls
See below—The RR met with Nolte and Vestas Nov 12. Same basic story we heard at recent
meetings about their needs. Kelly said that some of what they want to do won't work. Hmmmm.
When Pam Fischhaber responds with a set meeting date, I'll let you know, some of us should attend.
Dave B
From: KAABARAY@UP.COM [mailto:KAABARAY@UP.COM]
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 4:40 PM
To: pamela.fischhaber@dora.state.co.us
Cc: Mette Heileskov Billow; DEPETERS@up.com; CASCHOW@UP.COM; David Bauer
subject: New Rail served facility in Brighton, CO with impact to CR 6 and CR 4, mtg requested
Pam,
Per my voicemail....
CR 6 and CR 4 will be impacted by the following increase in traffic.
The intent by VESTAS is to have both crossings remain at-grade crossings. The primary reason is account the
trucks that haul their product are very long with a very low ground clearance. A grade separation to
accommodate their trucks would required long vertical curves to prevent the trailers from dragging. Because CR
27 is only about 600'west of the main track at CR 6 &4, this would require a Grade Separation that would span
both the UPRR and CR 27; this would be a complex and expensive structure.
UPRR's goal is for a safe method for cars and trucks to cross our tracks and traffic not queueing on UPRR tracks.
UPRR is in need of your recommendations for this intersection. Are traffic Signals needed at both intersections
with CR 27 with pre-emption to the crossings at CR 4 and 6? Do the crossings only need to be upgraded to
flashing lights and gates with some roadway profile work? The UPRR will require VESTAS to upgrade the
crossings per Colorado PUC recommendations for project approval.
VESTAS is going to supply to the UPRR revised 10% plans in the near future. I will provide them to you, once I
receive them. Their will be a new siding that will effect the crossing(s). On a project like this one, where changes
to a crossing are driven by an Industry, who would file the PUC application? Please advise.
I have spoken to Dave Bauer, Weld County, and he will be the representative for Weld County at the diagnostic. I
have copied VESTAS in on this note as well.
•Since you usually are booked a couple of weeks out, I thought you could provide me with a couple of dates which
we will all work with to hold a diagnostic. d
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Your time is greatly appreciated.
• Sincerely,
Kelly Abaray
Manager Industrial & Public Projects - UPRR
Denver, CO
kaabaray@up.com
Office: 303-964-4099
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11/17/2008
Esther Gesick
From: Kim Ogle
ent: Thursday, December 04, 2008 9:34 AM
Esther Gesick
Subject: FW: Vestas
Kim Ogle I Planning Manager
From: Hice-Idler, Gloria [mailto:Gloria.Hice-Idler@DOT.STATE.CO.US]
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 10:13 AM
To: Kim Ogle; Janet Carter
Subject: Vestas
I 've reviewed the Vestas proposal and offer the following comments:
1. CDOT will not support the CR 4/US 34 access as a 3/4 access. However, we would be
willing to allow a RI/RO access at this location. A new access permit to modify this
access will be required and the existing median crossover will need to be removed. Please
note that the terms and conditions of the permit will state that this access may be
eliminated in the future if an interchange is built at either CR 2, CR 6, or CR 8.
2 . CDOT has met with the Vestas engineer and have determined what improvements may be
required at CR 6 and US 85. A new access permit will be required for this intersection.
�OT will work with Nolte on plan approvals.
CDOT respectfully requests a traffic impact study be completed identifying the CR 4/US
85 intersection as a RI/RO only access. CDOT also requests that the study analyze the
system with no direct access at CR 4 . Please note that the study must be signed and
sealed by a licensed Colorado professional engineer.
I ' ll plan on attending the meeting next week, so I'll see you then.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Permit Supervisor
CDOT Region 4
1420 2nd Street
Greeley CO 80631
(970) 350-2148
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Esther Gesick
• From: Kim Ogle
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 3:34 PM
To: Don Dunker; Donald Carroll; Janet Carter; Lauren Light
Cc: Esther Gesick; David Bauer
Subject: FW: Vestas Brighton USR
Attachments: 20081204 USR.pdf
New Site Layout. Note Easternmost road is missing, single road north -south will remain with limited access
Kim
From: Cruz, Leo [mailto:Leo.Cruz@Nolte.com]
Sent: Monday, December 08, 2008 10:21 AM
To: Kim Ogle
Cc: Rome, Rick; BoweII, Bob; Lashley, Angela
Subject: Vestas Brighton USR
Kim,
Attached is a PDF copy of the USR drawings set for the Vestas Brighton development that was submitted last
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Leo Cruz l Nolte Associates,Inc.
8000 South Chester Street,Suite 200 I Centennial,CO 80112 P:303.220.6437
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December 5, 2008
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Mr. Kim Ogle
Planning Manager
Weld County Colorado
918 10th Street
Greely, CO 80631
SUBJECT: Vestas Blades America, Inc
Use by Special Review Referral
Case Number USR-1676
Dear Kim,
Please find below the responses to the comments from the referral of Use by Special Review item USR-
1676. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the responses.
Weld County Department of Building and Planning Services
Robert Powell, October 14, 2008:
1. A building permit application must be completed and two complete sets of plans including
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engineered foundation plans bearing the wet stamp of a Colorado registered architect or engineer
must be submitted for review. A geotechnical engineering report preformed by a registered State
of Colorado engineer shall be required.
Response:
A signed and stamped Geotechnical Engineering Study has been produced by Kumar and
Associates Dated October 8, 2008 is included as requested.
2. A plan review shall be approved and a permit must be issued prior to the start of construction.
Response:
Comment acknowledged.
3. Setback and offset distances shall be determined by the 2006 International Building Code (Offset
and setback distances are measured from the farthest projection from the structure).
Response:
Comment acknowledged.
4. Buildings located within a 100 year flood plain require a Flood Hazard Development Plan.
Response:
No part of the site lies within a designated FEMA 100 year flood plain, Panel No. 080266 0983 C.
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5. A letter from the Fire District to ascertain if a FPD permit is required.
• Response:
Nolte is coordinating with the Brighton Fire Protection District regarding the FDP permit and
acceptable infrastructure for fire protection.
United Power
Al Trujillo October 8, 2008
No conflicts with our interests.
Colorado Division of Water Resources
Joanna Williams October 7, 2008
This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28101(10)(a),
C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4,2005 memorandum to county planning
directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and
provide comments. The comments do not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this
project or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In
addition, the comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or
infrastructure, the issuance of a well permit, or the physical availability of water.
The proposed water source is the City of Brighton ("Brighton"). Our office has no comments
regarding Brighton's ability to serve the proposed lots.
• Response:
Statements acknowledged. The City of Brighton has agreed to provide water and sewer service
for the project.
City of Fort Lupton Planning and Building Department
Gene Reynolds October 31,2008
1. Vestas is seeking a special use permit in the A(Agricultural) District to conduct research,
repairing, manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembling and storage. The uses just
mentioned are allowed in the 1-3 (Industrial) District. It is unclear in the USR application if these
uses are similar to the uses allowed under the City of Brighton's industrial zone. The City of Fort
Lupton is under the impression that the City of Brighton will annex and zone the property
accordingly once the entitlements are approved by the County. Is there a pre-annexation
agreement between Vestas and the City of Brighton? What conditions, if any, will the City of
Brighton have on Vestas during the annexation and zoning process?
Response by Weld County Planning:
City of Brighton will annex the lands associated with the Vestas facility. The specific agreements
associated with the pre-annexation/annexation agreement are matters being coordinated directly
with the City of Brighton, Weld County and the developer.
2. In 2005 the City of Brighton and the City of Fort Lupton prepared a joint plan referred to as the
"Interim Growth Plan". Although the plan was not formally adopted it was used as a tool to help
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guide future growth between the cities and to provide a basis for an Intergovernmental
Agreement (IOA). The proposed plan, which is attached to this letter, shows the proposed Vestas
site on the City of Brighton's open space property. As of 2005 this plan did not reflect industrial
uses and referred to it as "rural transitional". However, because this property is adjacent to rail it
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makes logical sense that the rural uses are better suited for industrial and commercial uses. The
• City of Fort Lupton's 2007 Land Use Plan shows extensive employment areas north of the Vestas
site.
Response by Weld County Planning:
We have reviewed the provided information and agree that the proposed use represents a
deviation from the framework plan. We concur that the proposed use represents an appropriate
land use given the proximity to rail service and highway access.
3. The City of Fort Lupton would like the County to be aware of our 2007 Transportation Master plan
which is attached. The 2007 Transportation Plan calls for WCR 6 to be an arterial. There is sixty
(60) feet of existing County ROW and Fort Lupton is requesting that Vestas dedicate an
additional fifteen (15) feet of ROW on their northern property line. Future development on the
north of WCR 6 will dedicate fifteen (15) feet of ROW to achieve a total of ninety (90) feet for an
arterial. We believe this future arterial is important for long-term transportation needs in the
region. If Weld County does not have the ability to obtain an additional fifteen (15) feet of ROW
we ask that the City of Brighton consider this request during their annexation, or include it in the
terms of a pre-annexation agreement.
Response by Weld County Planning:
This proposal anticipates a dedication of 10 feet from the Northern property boundary in support
of an 80 foot Right of way. The proposed site development anticipates an industrial corridor with
limited median installations. The proposed road configuration is developed in conjunction with
the City of Brighton and considers safety issues associated with visibility at rail road approaches.
4. It appears that the Vestas property is located within the Fort Lupton / Weld RE-8 School District
boundaries. Please see attachment. Any property tax incentives to Vestas should be carefully
weighed to determine if the school district is impacted by potential revenue losses. A letter from
the County should be provided to the school district stating that any reduction in property tax to
Vestas does not reduce property tax the district will receive from this development.
Response by Weld County Planning:
The School District returned a referral dated October 17, received October 29 indicating no
conflict with the proposal
5. The City did not receive a landscaping plan for the project. Section 23-2-240(A)(10) of the Weld
County Zoning Code states "buffering or SCREENING of the proposed USE from ADJACENT
properties may be required in order to make the determination that the proposed USE is
compatible with surrounding uses. Buffering or SCREENING may be accomplished through a
combination of berming, landscaping and fencing'. The plans submitted with the referral did not
show a buffer or screening from adjacent land uses to the east, north and south.
Response by Weld County Planning:
Buffer and screening will be a requirement of the facility. Berms, Plant Material and Fencing will
be required. Opaque fencing is required for all areas having outside storage. The facility will be
secure with limited access. A comprehensive landscape plan will be developed in support of the
project development plan.
• 6. The City did not receive a photometric plan for the project. We will assume that Vestas will
comply with the standards under Section 23-2-250 of the Zoning Code.
Response by Weld County Planning:
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A photometric plan is not a requirement of the application process. The applicant has indicated
• that the site will be in compliance with the lighting standard, unless an agreement is reached with
impacted properties.
7. The City did not receive a copy of a traffic impact study. The City would like to know the traffic
levels and traffic patterns from the Vestas plant as well as any recommendations. The plans in
the referral packet indicate that the main entrance and exit to the plant is on WCR 6. What
improvements will be made to WCR 6, the intersection of WCR 6 and WCR 27 and the
intersection of WCR 6 and US 85? It appears that there will be access to the property from WCR
4 as well. What improvements will be made to WCR 4, the intersection of WCR 4 and WCR 27
and the intersection of WCR 4 and US 85? Will there be a lighted interchange proposed at US 85
and WCR 4? If so, has the County approached the US 85 Access Control Committee to discuss
alternatives? Page 38 of the Access Control Plan indicates that WCR 4 is a "T' intersection which
is currently unsignalized." Properties on the west side of us 85 have access at the intersection.
The future treatment of this intersection is the same as at CR 2.5. As soon as possible, this
intersection will be modified to a % access (high priority). Weld County must make auxiliary land
improvements on CR 27 at CR 4 and adjacent intersections so large trucks can safely make
turns. Ultimately, this intersection will be closed when interchanges are built at CR 2 on the south
and either CR 6 or CR 8 to the north (long-term priority). Property on the west side will have
access from a new frontage road between CR 2 and CR 8, and the east side properties will have
access from CR 27". Has CDOT Region 4 been made aware of the plans and impacts to US 85,
and if so, are there any comments?
Response by Weld County Planning:
• All in and outbound product will access the site via CR 6. The applicant has been asked to
provide a detailed phasing plan of transportation infrastructure. The road cross section will be
required to meet the development needs of the project.
Improvements will also be required for the railroad crossing at County Road 4 and County Road
6 which will at a minimum include regulated crossing arms.
Access from the South is from CR 4. This is the employee access. County is strongly suggesting
that the traffic flow be west to CR 27 then north or south to a signalized intersection. In the
interim, should CR 4 be utilized, a right-in and right-out limitation will be imposed.
We have met with CDOT region 4 representatives regarding the proposed access to Highway 85.
Generally they concur that the proposed plan is in conformance with the existing adopted access
control plan for Highway 85.
Fort Lupton Fire Protection District
1. This project does not fall within our fire district however; it is located on the border, which runs
east and west on the centerline of WCR 6.We believe that this project will have several impacts
on the Fort Lupton Fire Protection District. There is concern of increased traffic on both County
Road 6 and County Road 27 and any delays in service that could arise or additional traffic related
problems.We were not provided with any sort of traffic study or improvement plan and wonder
how it fits with the transportation plan for the City of Fort Lupton.
• Response:
A traffic study by Tran Systems has been included with the USR submittal. Local street and
access improvements, including turn lanes, street paving, railroad crossing improvements, and
additional signage will be made to accommodate the increased traffic due to development.
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• 2. We also have an agreement to provide mutual aid for this area and I am sure there will be an
impact increasing our total call load due to this facility, both directly and indirectly. Although these
concerns may seem inconsequential, they are of concern when there is an impact that relates to
fire and emergency services and providing an increased service without an equal distribution of
costs. Our taxpaying community will have to absorb an increased demand created by this project
and could experience increased risks.
Response:
Site development will abide to any interagency agreements among special districts sewing
Brighton and/or Fort Lupton. Impacts beyond specific provisions defined in interagency
agreements will be minimized or mitigated as much as practical.
Weld County Public Works Department
Comments:
Weld County Road Classification Plan (FHU): (June 2002)
WCR 6 is a local gravel road, which has been treated with dust suppressant chemicals (full depth
stabilization). WCR 6 has an existing 60 feet right-of-way at full build out. This road is maintained by Weld
County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required
setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
•
WCR 4 is a collector road and requires an 80-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently a 60-
foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in the
Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
WCR 27 is a major arterial road, which requires a 140-foot right-of-way at full build out. There is presently
a 60-foot right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. Pursuant to the definition of SETBACK in
the Weld County Zoning (23-1-90), the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line.
Our most recent traffic counts for WCR 6, a base stabilized road, which has been dust treated, has an
ADT count of 220 taken in 2007. WCR 4, a collector status road, has a count of 885 taken in 2007, and
WCR 27, an arterial status road, has counts between 3200 and 3300 taken in 2007.
Response:
Required setbacks from future right of way lines are met. ADT traffic counts are used in the
traffic study by Tran Systems
Requirements:
Agreements: The applicant shall enter into a Long-Term Maintenance and Improvements Agreement,
which is transferrable if the site is annexed.
• Response:
Long-term maintenance and improvements agreements involving existing county roads 4, 6,
and 27.3 are described in the Development Agreement Between the City of Brighton and
Vestas Blades America, Inc.
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Upgrade and Paving WCR 6: WCR 6 shall be upgraded and paved from WCR 27 to the east boundary
• line of the property. A portion of WCR 6 east of U.S. Highway 85 has been annexed by the Town of Ft.
Lupton. The entire stretch of WCR 6 east of U. S. Highway 85 to the site shall be designated as the main
access route for heavy truck traffic.
The applicant shall provide construction drawings for the upgrade and paving of WCR 6 including cross
sections, plan & profile, grades, depth of asphalt or concrete with adequate turning lanes at appropriate
access points. Any issue of concerns must be resolved with the Public Works Department prior to
accepting the road construction plans.
Response:
Construction Drawings for Weld County Road 6 will meet all criteria stated above. WCR 6
has been shown as the main access route for truck traffic on the site plan, and will include
appropriate signage. Road plans are being developed in conjunction with the City of Brighton
to address these issues. Resolution of traffic and design related issues will be addressed in
conjunction with the Weld County Public works department.
Deceleration Lane, WCR 6: Public Works recommends that a deceleration lane shall be incorporated to
accommodate right turning vehicle movements at all accesses locations.
Response:
The proposed configuration for the County Road 6 section includes three lanes. A free right
turn lane is provided in support of large vehicles mitigating the need for a turn lane.
Additional westbound lanes are provided in support of the peak traffic distribution.
. WCR 4: The Long-Term Maintenance and Improvements Agreement includes maintenance on WCR 4
from Highway 85 to the south employee access entrance and is designated the employee access route.
WCR 4 will be evaluated for additional paving requirements.
General upgrades and maintenance will include the affected intersections, railroad crossings, and access
points to the facility.
Response:
WCR 4 has been shown as the main access route for employee traffic to the Nacelle facility,
and will include appropriate signage. Resolution of traffic and design related issues will be
coordinated with Weld County Public works.
Railroad Crossings: There is existing and proposed railroad crossings for WCRs 4 and 6 for this project.
The Union Pacific Railroad has jurisdiction of new and existing railroad crossings; contact the railroad for
any additional requirements that may be necessary to obtain, upgrade, or apply for crossing arms
associated with this location.
Response:
Nolte is coordinating with Union Pacific Railroad on any necessary safety improvements at
railroad crossings.
Access: The applicant is proposing five access points on WCR 6 and one employee access point on
•
WCR 4.
West Access: The West curving radius access is gated. It appears that this configuration should be used
to bring overweight/over width loads from the facility that could not safely make 90° turns on to the county
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road system. Flaggers or pilot cars shall be required to control traffic during these moves.
• Response:
The curving access is designed to accommodate oversize vehicles. Flaggers and/or pilot
cars will employed during oversize vehicle turning movement into and out of the site.
Main Access: The Main access shall accommodate two-way traffic ingress/egress to the northeast
parking lots adjacent to the blade production facility.
Response:
The North (main) site access will included one inbound and one outbound lane as
recommended in the traffic study be Tran Systems. A third southbound lane is provided
replacing the service road immediately adjacent to the property line.
Multi-Access: The configuration of the curved radius access combined with an additional 90° two-way
access point. The curved radius access combined shall be gated only used for bring overweight/over
width loads in/out from the facility. Flaggers or pilot cars shall be required to control traffic during these
moves. The two-way access is for employee using the northeast parking lots.
Response:
Geometry comments are acknowledged. Flaggers and/or pilot cars will employed during
oversize vehicle turning movement into and out of the site.
Truck Access: The truck access is being identified as a asphalt surface, two-way 20-foot in width and
• includes a staging area located at the south end of the facility. A truck turning radius template is required
to accommodate WB-67 trucks shall be placed on the plat at the truck access to verify that there is
adequate turning radius.
Response:
A turning template for WB-67 trucks will be shown on the plat and is included on the site plan
for the Use by Special Review submittal. The separate truck access has been combined with
the adjacent road section.
Intersection Details: The applicant needs to clarify traffic direction, turning movements, dimensions,
internal road width, incorporate in deceleration lanes/right-turn lanes, show appropriate striping, label
one-way or two-way access points, show more detail on the multi-access and the south employee access
configurations.
Response:
An intersection detail sheet has been added to the site plan for the Use by Special Review
submittal.
Signs: Stop signs, painted stop bars, yield signs, appropriate one-way signs, truck route signs, employee
route signs shall be placed in the appropriate locations.
Response:
A concept signage plan has been added to the site plan for the Use by Special Review
submittal.
•
Parking Lots: Circulation and internal access appear to be adequate. The parking lot spaces shall be
striped. Planning should designate any ADA locations identified with the facility and should be placed on
the plat drawing.
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411 Response:
ADA compliant parking spaces and access routes have been added to the site plan. Striped
parking is shown on the site plan for parking lots servicing on-site buildings. A gravel lot for
overflow parking is also shown on the site plan.
Traffic Study: The following items have been identified with the traffic analysis by Janet Carter, Weld
County Public Works Traffic Engineer, listing seven items individually:
1. The Traffic Study needs to be stamped, signed and dated by a licensed engineer registered in the
state of Colorado.
Response: Jim Ellerbroek, TranSystems, Colorado PE#31658 will sign and seal the study.
2. A Turn Lane Warrant Analysis needs to be included within the Traffic Study in accordance with
the CDOT Access Code. Please include storage capacity and lengths for turn lanes in the
analysis.
Response: A Turn Lane Warrant Analysis was not conducted along US-85 as the two study
intersections, at CR-6 and CR-4, currently have the full allotment of turning lanes on the main line. The
recommended storage lane lengths for new turn lanes were described on page 6 and 7 of the traffic
impact study and graphically depicted on Figure A-5.
3. The Signal Warrant Analysis within the Traffic Study was incomplete and didn't include all of the
411 signal warrants for the intersections in accordance with the MUTCD.
Response: The analysis for the potential need for traffic studies was based on the peak hour warrant
only — a full warrant study was not completed. No new traffic signals are recommended at any of the
study intersections, which are all projected to operate at acceptable levels of service with the
improvements identified.
4. Please include an Analysis of Sight Distance and include a site plan within the Traffic Study.
Response: Site triangles per AASHTO criteria have been shown on the site plan.
5. Please identify safe routes for pedestrians, bicycle, and transit accesses within the Traffic Study.
Response: It is our understanding that the proposed project is an undeveloped area of Weld County
with limited off-site accommodations for pedestrians or transit.
6. Please include a comprehensive plan for future turn movements and traffic volumes in the Traffic
Study.
Response: The traffic impact study addresses the proposed improvements associated with turn
movements as requested.
7. Weld County is willing to sponsor the Project Applicant to amend the US 85 Access Control plan
.
if the applicant would like to amend the current plan to allow for full movement onto US 85.
Response: We have met with CDOT regarding improvements to Highway 85. They have indicated
that the proposed improvements generally conform with the US 85 Access Control plan.
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December 5, 2008
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• Weld County Public Works Drainage Division
Comments:
Weld County Public Works received a Preliminary Drainage Report for the Vestas Wind Systems A/S
project October 6, 2008 located at CR-27 and CR-6. It was prepared by Nolte Associates, Inc., Rick
Rome, Registered Professional Engineer State of Colorado, stamp number 35103. The report was not
stamped and signed.
All storm water detention facilities shall be designed to detain the storm water runoff from the fully
developed USR from a one-hundred-year storm and release the detained water at a rate not to exceed
the rate of a five year storm falling on the undeveloped site. (Weld County Code Ordinances 2001-1;
2003-10, and 2006-7). All storm water must be detained on site and follow the requirements per Weld
County Code 24-7-130 D and Ordinance 2006-7. The applicant shall also provide Water Quality Capture
Volume included within the detention requirement. The detention pond shall capture all impervious areas,
buildings, parking lots etc. delineated as part of this USR storm water runoff. It shall be located to gravity
flow into the County borrow ditch, it shall be properly protected to prevent erosion and failure. It is
acceptable for the applicant to propose a retention design should a detention design not be feasible for
the site. A letter stating the reasons for the retention design shall be addressed to the County Engineer,
Dave Bauer, P.E., as discussed at the Preapplications meeting, his acceptance is required.
Requirements:
• Storm Water Drainage:
Final drainage construction and erosion controls plans (conforming to the final drainage report) stamped,
signed, and dated by a professional engineer license in the State of Colorado shall be submitted with
each plan.
Response: Revised copies of the Drainage report are provided with an original signature as
requested.
Please address and update all items within the Preliminary Drainage report that state a more thorough
analysis will be provided as part of the Final Drainage Study. An example of this occurs Sections; III B.
Hydrological Criteria, Ill C. Hydraulic Criteria, IV. Drainage Facility Design A. General Concept and IV.
Drainage Facility B. Specific Details.
Response: The report has been modified to reflect the requirements of a final report as requested.
Please include pages from the Geotechnical Report that support the fact that ground water IS 12' to 15'
deep and the retention ponds will drain within 72 hours to comply with Colorado water rights law. Please
provide the results of a percolation test.
Response: Relevant pages from the geotechnical report have been added to Appendix H of the Final
Drainage Report. An additional letter from Kumar&Associates, Inc. is included in the Drainage Report to
address the permeability.
• Explain in more detail the railroad acting as a dam indicate where the nearest culvert is located to drain
the storm water flows.
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Response:Additional descriptions have been included in section 11 b addressing regional patterns
• and historic flow paths.
Explain in more detail the increase in the time of concentration and slope for the 5.539 square mile as
opposed to the 3.119 square mile basin show the T c paths on the maps.
Response: The Rational Method was used to calculate the developed runoff from the site's onsite
basins. The preliminary time of concentration in the Preliminary Study(15 minutes) was only an estimate.
In the Final Drainage Study the basins will be divided further and the time of concentration will be
calculated instead of estimated.
The CUHP analysis was for offsite area. It is anticipated that runoff will not overtop CR 4 so the
statement above will not need to be further investigated. However, the Time of concentration paths will be
included in the offsite basin exhibit for information in the Final Drainage Study.
Include the plugging factor information and other specifications for the CDOT inlets being used at the
project within the Drainage Report.
Response: According to Section 9-01-07-02 of the Adams County Storm Drainage Design and
Storm water Quality Control Criteria, the plugging factor will be based on UDFCD recommendations.
These recommendations are included in the Final Drainage Study.
• The Historic CUHP and Historic Time of Concentration table do not use the same impervious percentage
please keep them the same for consistency.
Response: The analysis addressing Rational Method vs CUHP have been updated to reflect
consistent percent impervious as requested. Refinements have also been included addressing time of
concentration calculations and a more accurate reflection of watershed boundaries.
Per the Weld County Code 1.1.2 Headwater, provide Headwater calculations for all proposed culverts.
Please show the hydraulic grade line through all culverts.
Response: Culverts have been analyzed as part of this Final Drainage Study as requested.
Please provide bedding material calculations and geo-fabric calculations used under the proposed riprap
per HEC-15.
Response: UDFCD has been used to calculate the storm sewer outfall riprap.
Please include Emergency Spillway Calculations for both ponds. Please show the location of each
spillway on the Drainage Plan.
• Response: The emergency spillway has been defined as part of the Final Drainage Study. The
northern pond will accommodate an emergency overflow near the low point along CR 6. The southern
pond may backwater along the north-south access road and spill into the blades area and continue
northerly to the northern retention pond and then out its spillway. A spillway crest calculation location
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is shown at the swale along the south side of the property. Supporting calculations are shown in
appendix C
Please address all the redline comments within the Drainage Report and Drainage Plan. Return the
redlines upon resubmittal.
Response: Redline comments have been review and returned with the submittal package as
requested.
The Final Drainage Report must be signed, dated, and stamped by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Colorado.
Response: The final drainage study has been signed and stamped as requested.
Geotechnical Report:
Preliminary Geotechnical Evaluation was completed by Ground Engineering Consultants, Inc., dated
June 10, 2008. The report was stamped, signed, and dated by a professional engineer license in the
State of Colorado, James B. Kowalsky, P.E., stamp number 27680. A final report shall be submitted and
stamped, signed, and dated by a professional engineer license in the State of Colorado.
Response:
A signed and stamped final geotechnical engineering study has been produced by Kumar and
Associates and is available for reference or review.
•
The Geotechnical Evaluation indicated that the on site soils were 'Highly Corrosive' as determined by the
Soils Resistivity test. Special attention shall be given to all reinforcement and metal pipes being proposed
to ensure the steel does not decay or corrode prematurely.
Response: The reference to highly corrosive soils was from a preliminary investigation. We have
included a copy of the final geotechnical report for your reference that addresses water soluble sulfates
specifically. The recommendations from this analysis do not call for extraordinary measures for
subsurface corrosion protection.
The report did not have any information on the percolation rate of the soils to support the fact that the
retention ponds would drain within 72 hours to comply with Colorado water rights law please include this
information within the final report.
Response: Relevant pages from the geotechnical report have been added to Appendix H of the Final
Drainage Report. An additional letter from Kumar&Associates, Inc. is also included in the Drainage
Report to address the permeability.
Please provide three complete sets of construction drawings. The drawings must be signed, dated, and
stamped by a professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Colorado. Prior to submitting three
complete sets, a complete set can be submitted for review.
Response:
• 3 sets of signed and stamped construction drawings will be submitted to Weld County Public
Works when complete.
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The following parties have reviewed the referral documents and have not thus far expressed concerns
• about the proposed development:
Weld County Sherriff
United Power
Weld County Zoning Compliance
Weld County School District RE-8
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the responses.
Sincerely,
Nolte Associates, Inc.
Y cbir
Rick Rome, P.E.
Project Manager
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Kim Ogle
• From: Molly Buchanan [msb@msbuchananlaw.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:45 PM
To: Kim Ogle
Cc: 'Jones, Marla'; keith.crouch@anadarko.com; chris.castilian@anadarko.com;
donballard@anadarko.com; 'Enright, Terry'
Subject: Letter from Anadarko Land/Withdraw objectionNestas Blades America, Inc.
Attachments: Withdrawal of Objection 12-9-08.pdf
Kim
This e-mails follows-up my voice message to you that Anadarko Land Corp. and Vestas Blades America, Inc.
have reached an agreement with respect to the coal interests that Anadarko Land owns in property that is the
subject of a special use permit application. In light of the agreement between the parties, Anadarko Land will
withdraw the objection it filed with the County.
Attached is a letter to you in which Anadarko Land withdraws its objection.
If you have any questions, please call me.
Thanks Kim
Molly
Molly Sommerville Buchanan
MOLLY SOMMERVILLE BUCHANAN, P.C.
•1580 Lincoln Street, Suite 700
Denver CO 80203
Phone: 303.825.0416
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•
12/09/2008
MQQL.Y SOMMERVILLE BUCH SNAN, P.C.
Molly S. Buchanan 1580 Lincoln Street, Suite 700
• msb@msbuchananlaw.com Denver CO 80203
Telephone: 303.825.0416
Fax: 303.825.3202
December 9,2008
Via e-mail and Federal Express
Kim Ogle
Planning Manager
Weld County Planning Services—Greeley Office
918 Tenth Street
Greeley,Colorado 80631
Re: Vestas Blades America, Inc.
Application for Development
Township 1 North, Ranee 66 West
Section 29: NW/4; S/2 (portions)
Weld County,Colorado
Dear Kim:
As you know, Anadarko Land Corp. ("Anadarko") submitted a letter to the County dated
November 14, 2008 and entitled "Notice of Coal Interests owned by Anadarko Land Corp. and
Objection" in which Anadarko objected to a special use permit application that Vestas Blades
• America, Inc. ("Vestas") submitted to Weld County that includes the property referenced above
("Property").
Since the time that Anadarko submitted the objection letter to the County, Anadarko and
Vestas have reached an agreement with respect to the coal interests that Anadarko owns under
the Property. For this reason, Anadarko wishes to withdraw its objection to the application.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call me.
Best regards,
Molly Sommerville Buchanan, P.C.
Molly S. Buchanan
MSB
Enclosure
cc: Marla Jones, Esq.
Don Ballard
Keith Crouch, Esq.
Terry Bowen, Esq. (for Applicant)
•
• MEMORANDUM
WI`Pe TO: Board of County Commissioners
DATE: December 10, 2008
COLORADO
FROM: Kim Ogle, Planning Services
SUBJECT: Clarification of Requirements— Prior to Recording the Plat
Comment from Colorado Department of Transportation
CDOT will not support the CR 4/US 85 access as a 3/4 access. However, CDOT would be
willing to allow a RI/RC access at this location. Given this condition, A new access permit to
modify this access will be required and the existing median crossover will need to be removed.
Please note that the terms and conditions of the permit will state that this access may be
eliminated in the future if an interchange is built at either CR 2, CR 6, or CR 8.
CDOT has met with the Vestas engineer and have determined what improvements may be
required at CR 6 and US 85. A new access permit will be required for this intersection. CDOT
will work with Nolte on plan approvals.
CDOT respectfully requests a traffic impact study be completed identifying the CR 4/US 85
intersection as a RI/RO only access. CDOT also requests that the study analyze the system
with no direct access at CR 4. Please note that the study must be signed and sealed by a
• licensed Colorado professional engineer.
This Memorandum serves to provide additional clarification to Item 1.P, under the heading of
Prior to Recording the Plat
EXHIBIT
All
EXHIBIT
ilia Clin MEMORANDUM EXH _
TO: Board of Cou ty Commissioners DATE: December 10, 2008
FROM: Don Dun er, P.E. & David Bauer, P.E., Public Works
C SUBJECT: Changes to Vestas Resolution
COLORADO
1. Prior to recording the plat.
-Change Letter EE on page 10
The applicant shall provide a Final Traffic Study stamped, signed and dated by a professional engineer licensed to
practice in the State of Colorado. That study shall update the Preliminary study addressing all redline comments in the
Preliminary study and address Vestas-specific traffic issues including Turn Lane Warrant Analysis (Including CDOT
Access Code, storage capacity and lengths for turn lanes) for the County roads 4, 6 and 27, and an Analysis of Sight
Distance for the Vestas site and for the railroad crossings. The submitted Preliminary traffic study did not adequately
address the unusual materials delivery and product shipping needs associated with the Vestas facility (44 meter blades,
750,000 pound nacelles). In particular, the Final Traffic Study should include a comprehensive plan for future traffic
volumes, identify needed intersection and rail crossing improvements, intersection and access point radii increases and
turn movements. Address to CDOTs concerns should also be included in the Final study. Evidence of such shal be
submitted in writing to the Weld County Department of Planning Services.
•move Number 8 from Letter GG on page 12
4. Prior to the issuance of the temporary certificate of occupancy
A. The application shall provide evidence that:
-Combine 4, 5, and 6 on page 14
The Long-Term Maintenance and Improvements Agreement includes the applicant's and/or Brighton's obligation for
funds, upgrades, and long term maintenance on County Road 6 from U. S. Highway 85 to the east edge of the property,
County Road 4 from U. S. Highway 85 to the south employee access entrance, and County Road 27 from County road 4
to County road 6. General upgrades and maintenance will include improvements to the affected intersections, traffic
signals, railroad crossings improvements including safety arms, and deceleration and acceleration turn lanes at access
points to the facility and affected intersections. The agreement shall specify construction of deceleration and acceleration
turn lanes at access points to the facility and will include construction of additional lanes and paving of County Road 6
from County Road 27 to the east boundary line of the property. A portion of County Road 6 east of U.S. Highway 85 has
been annexed by the Town of Fort Lupton; the Long-Term Maintenance and Improvements Agreement will specify
improvements to this portion of County road 6. The Long-Term Maintenance and Improvements Agreement will also
specify improvements to the intersection of County road 6 and U.S. highway 85, as needed. County Road 6 east of U. S.
Highway 85 to the site shall be designated as the main access route for heavy truck traffic.
- Renumber the section
USR permit Development Standards
-Remove Number 30 on page 3 of the Development Standards.
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VI. I ANET Vestas I'VV changes to resolution.DU(
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Esther Gesick
• From: Kim Ogle
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 4:17 PM
To: Esther Gesick
Cc: Bruce Barker
Subject: FW: Anadarko's Withdrawal of its Objection
Attachments: Agreement Concerning Coal Rights - Fully Executed.pdf; Letter from Molly Buchanan
withdrawing Objection 12.09.08.pdf
PLEASE ADD TO CASE FILE
Kim
From: Terry R. Bowen [mailto:TBowen@SennLaw.com]
Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2008 3:36 PM
To: Kim Ogle
Cc: Henrik S. Damsgaard; Kja r Lund2 Jakobsen; Buschenfeldt, Mark; laura.brandt@metrodenver.org;
bob.bowell@nolte.com; Joseph.Culkin@Nolte.com; Joel Rosenstein; Laura Redstone; Robert K Karsted; Mark
Senn
Subject: Anadarko's Withdrawal of its Objection
Kim:
• I just met with Molly Buchanan and we exchanged signature pages on the Agreement Concerning Coal Rights.
Attached is a copy of the fully executed Agreement. Please note that in paragraph 8, Anadarko has waived notice
under CRS 24-65.5-101.
Also, attached is a copy of a letter which Molly indicated she would be sending to you today, in which she
withdraws her prior objection to our application for development.
Please reply to this email to acknowledge the receipt and sufficiency of the attached.
Also, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. We do not plan to send an attorney to tomorrow's
hearing, so we ask that any questions or issues be posed to us before the hearing.
Thanks,
Terry R. Bowen
Attorney
SENN •VISCIANO • KIRSCHENBAUM P.C.
1801 California#4300 EXHIBIT
Denver CO 80202
Phone: (303)298-1122 / 1
Fax: (303)296-9101 USE*lolly
Email: TBowen@SennLaw.com
www.SennLaw.com
• DISCLOSURE UNDER IRS CIRCULAR 230: Any tax advice contained in this communication(including any attachments)
is not intended or written to be used,and may not be used,by a taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties under
United States federal tax laws or promoting,marketing or recommending to another party any tax related transaction or
matter addressed herein.
12/10/2008
• AGREEMENT CONCERNING COAL RIGHTS
' THIS AGREEMENT is effective this 5th day of December, 2008 (the "Effective
Date"), by and between ANADARKO LAND CORP., formerly known as Union Pacific Land
Resources Corporation and RME Land Corp. ("Anadarko Land"), with an address for business of
Post Office Box 1330, Houston, Texas 77251-1330 and VESTAS BLADES AMERICA, INC.
("Surface Developer"), a Delaware corporation, with an address of 11140 Eastman Park Drive,
Windsor,Colorado 80550.
A. Surface Developer owns or has a contract to purchase the surface estate for
property located in Weld County, Colorado, described as approximately 178.579 acres within the
NW/4 and S/2 of Section 29, Township 1 North, Range 66 West, which is more specifically
described in the attached Exhibit 1 and referred to hereinafter as the"Property."
B. Surface Developer proposes to devel6p the surface estate for the Property for the
construction of commercial buildings and other purposes.
C. Anadarko Land, or its parent company, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, has
filed a request for notification with the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office regarding the
Property, and Anadarko Land owns all of the coal that underlies the Property which is hereinafter
referred to as the"Coal."
• D. This Agreement provides for the relinquishment of surface rights for the Coal by
Anadarko Land to Surface Developer under the terms and conditions provided herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the covenants and mutual promises set forth in
this Agreement, including in the recitals, the parties agree as follows:
1. Relinquishment and Quitclaim Document.
a. Anadarko Land agrees to provide Surface Developer with a relinquishment and
quitclaim document ("relinquishment document") in which Anadarko Land
relinquishes to Surface Developer the surface rights for the Coal, generally in the
form attached to this Agreement as Exhibit 2.
b. Surface Developer shall pay Anadarko Land the amount of$150.00 an acre for
the relinquishment document, or the total amount of Twenty-Six Thousand Seven
Hundred Eighty-Six Dollars and Eighty-Five Cents ($26,786.85) for the 178.579
acres included in the Property, and hereinafter referred to as the"Purchase Price."
c. Surface Developer shall pay the Purchase Price to Anadarko Land, and Anadarko
Land shall contemporaneously provide the relinquishment document to Surface
Developer on the earlier date of: i) within thirty (30) days from the date that a
final application for development is approved by a local jurisdiction for all or any
portion of the Property; or ii) January 31, 2009; but in no event prior to the date
•
Surface Developer acquires all or any portion of the Property. Final approval of
• an application means the final approval by the governing local jurisdiction of a
land use application, irrespective of conditions attached to the approval,recording
of a plat for the property, amendments or changes to the plat or plan after
approval,or the ability of Surface Developer to acquire a building permit pursuant
to the approval.
2. Adjustment to Purchase Price. If not paid on or before the date that is the first
anniversary of the Effective Date, the amount of the Purchase Price provided for in Section 1
shall increase on such date and on each one year anniversary thereafter in accordance with the
Consumer Price Index so that the amount of the Purchase Price due after one year from the date
of this Agreement shall be the amount of the Purchase Price plus an amount of money which
reflects the sum of the percentage of increase in the Consumer Price Index in the region where
the Property is located to the date that Surface Developer makes the payment.
3. Default on Payment when Due. If Surface Developer fails or refuses to pay the Purchase
Price within the time provided in Section 1.c.,the amount due shall bear interest from the date of
default at the lesser rate of either twelve percent (12%) per annum or the maximum amount of
non-usurious interest. Anadarko Land shall be entitled to collect all reasonable costs and
expenses of collection and/or suit, including but not limited to, court costs and reasonable
attorneys fees.
4. Contingent on Purchase of Property (or portions) by Surface Developer. The
commitments and agreements of the parties in this Agreement are conditioned upon the purchase
• by Surface Developer or any affiliate or partner of Surface Developer of all or any portion of the
Property on or before two (2) years from the date of this Agreement.
5. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be binding
upon the personal representatives,heirs, successors and assigns of the parties, and the benefits of
this Agreement shall inure to their personal representatives, heirs, successors and assigns. This
Agreement and all of the covenants in it shall be covenants running with the land.
6. Governing Law. The validity, interpretation and performance of this Agreement shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado.
7. Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found to be in conflict with applicable laws,
such part shall be inoperative, null and void insofar as it conflicts with such laws; however, the
remainder of this Agreement shall be in full force and effect. In the event that any part of this
Agreement would otherwise be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws due to the term
or period for which such part is in effect, the term or period for which such part of the
Agreement shall be in effect shall be limited to the longest period allowable which does not
cause such part to be unenforceable or in conflict with applicable laws.
8. Notices. Anadarko has waived receipt of timely notice pursuant to the requirements of
Colorado Revised Statutes 24-65-5-101 et seq. of a hearing before the Weld County Planning
Commission that was held on November 18, 2008, regarding the application that Surface
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Developer submitted to Weld County for a site specific development plan and use by special
• review application for the Property. Up until the date that Surface Developer pays the full
amount of the Purchase Price to Anadarko Land, Surface Developer shall provide to Anadarko
Land thirty (30) days advance written notice of: (a) all subsequent hearings in local jurisdictions
on applications for development that include the Property; and (b) the approval of a final
application for development for all or any portion of the Property.
Notices or communications required or permitted by this Agreement shall be given in
writing either by: i) personal delivery; ii) expedited delivery service with proof of delivery; iii)
United States mail, postage prepaid, and registered or certified mail with return receipt
requested; or iv) prepaid telecopy or fax, the receipt of which shall be acknowledged, addressed
as follows:
To Anadarko Land: Anadarko Land Corp. c/o Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
Attn: Don Ballard
Post Office Box 1330
Houston, Texas 77251-1330
To Surface Developer: Vestas Blades America, Inc.
11140 Eastman Park Drive
Windsor, Colorado 80550
Notices shall be effective upon receipt and any party may change an address by notice to
the other party.
• 9. Construction. The parties have participated jointly in the negotiating and drafting of this
Agreement. In the event ambiguity or question of intent or interpretation arises, this Agreement
shall be construed as if drafted jointly by the parties, and no presumption or burden of proof shall
arise favoring or disfavoring any party by virtue of the authorship of any of the provisions of this
Agreement. Any reference to any federal, state, local or foreign statute or law shall be deemed
also to refer to all rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, unless the context requires
otherwise. The word"including"shall mean including, without limitation.
10. Incorporation of Exhibits. Exhibits 1 and 2 are incorporated into this Agreement by this
reference.
11. Counterpart Executions. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed as original,and together of which shall constitute one and the same instrument.
12. Entire Agreement. This Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between the parties
and supersedes any previous communications, representations or agreements, whether oral or
written.No change of any of the terms or conditions herein shall be valid or binding on any party
unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each party.
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•
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to be
• executed by duly authorized representatives on the dates set forth in the acknowledgments,to be
effective on the date first above written.
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA, INC. ANADARKO LAND CORP
By: — By:
Name: Name: ClayBry9 r e ,( ,
Its: Its: Vice Presi•ent ^(`
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF TEXAS )
) ss.
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
0, be, 2008, by Clay Bretches as Vice President for ANADARKO LAND CORP.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires: 444P)
P
Notary Pic
r•..„E PATSY L HOLMES
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES
May 24,2010
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• IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Agreement to be
executed by duly authorized representatives on the dates set forth in the acknowledgments, to be
effective on the date first above written.
VESTAS BLADES AMERICA, INC. ANADARKO LAND CORP
By:
By: Get Name:
Name: Its:
Its: /r9 00
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
STATE OF TEXAS )
} ss.
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY )
• The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2008, by as , for
ANADARKO LAND CORP.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
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O STATE OF COLORADO )
) ss.
COUNTY OF \A A--„1„4-,,L t )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 'l- day of DeCern ,er;
2008, by cu-)c. \Jes s-C.r--4. , as 6- ILA 1 k'- ''. , for VESTAS
BLADES AM RICA, INC.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires: I - :
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. STATE OF COLORADO )
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2008, by , as , for VESTAS
BLADES AMERICA, INC.
Witness my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires:
Notary Public
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Exhibit l
to
Agreement Concerning Coal Rights
effective December 5,2008
between Anadarko Land Corp. and Vestas Blades America,Inc.
Legal Description and ALTA/ACSM Land Title Survey.
Legal Description Per Title Commitment No. 1450519(North Parcel):
That part of the Northwest Quarter lying East of the Union Pacific Railroad in Section 29,
Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian,
EXCEPT any portion thereof lying within County Roads,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
Legal Description Per Title Commitment No. 1450519-A (South Parcels):
Parcel One:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and the East-West centerline of Section 29,Township 1 North,Range 66
West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, from which point the West Quarter corner of said
• Section 29 bears North 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 552.75 feet, having
called the West line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29 North;
Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East along said East-West centerline a distance
of 1227.25 feet,more or less,to a point from which the Center of said Section 29 bears South 89
degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 871.75 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 910.00 feet;
Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East parallel to said East-West centerline a
distance of 116.53 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds West parallel to the North-South centerline of
said Section 29 a distance of 410.44 feet,more or less,to a point on the South line of the North
Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29, from which point the Southeast corner of the
North Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29 bears South 89 degrees 40 minutes 49
seconds East a distance of 758.66 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 49 seconds West along the South line of said North Half a
distance of 1664.08 feet, more or less, to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, from which point the Southwest corner of said North Half bears
North 89 degrees 40 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 223.14 feet;
Thence North 14 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds East along the Easterly right-of-way line of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company a distance of 1358.94 feet, more or less,to the Point of
Beginning,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
•
Exhibit 1 to Agreement, Page 1
• Parcel Two:
A portion of Lot B of Amended Recorded Exemption No. 1471-29-3-RE1058 as described on
Map recorded June 20, 1995 at Reception No. 2443238 of the Weld County records, located in
the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29,together with a portion of the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29, all in Township 1 North, Range 66
West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado,being more
particularly described as follows:
Basis of Bearings: The Northerly line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 29,Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian bears North 89
degrees 32 minutes 22 seconds East;
Beginning at the center Quarter corner of said Section 29;
Thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds East, along the Northerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 264.02 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 13.68 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 854.29 feet;
Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds West,a distance of 1035.82 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds East, a distance of 55.64 feet to a corner of said
Lot B;
Thence along the boundary of said Lot B the following three (3) courses:
• 1. South 89 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds West,a distance of 116.77 feet;
2. North 00 degrees 18 minutes 31 seconds West,along the Westerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 909.90 feet;
3. North 89 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds East,along the Northerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 871.35 feet to the Point of Beginning,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
•
Exhibit 1 to Agreement, Page 2
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Exhibit 2
• to
Agreement Concerning Coal Rights
effective December 5,2008
between Anadarko Land Corp. and Vestas Blades America,Inc.
RELINQUISHMENT AND QUITCLAIM
THIS RELINQUISHMENT AND QUITCLAIM is effective this day of
200_, by and between ANADARKO LAND CORP., formerly known as Union
Pacific Land Resources Corporation and RME Land Corp., with an address of Post Office
Box 1330, Houston, Texas 77251-1330 (hereinafter "Anadarko Land") and VESTAS BLADES
AMERICA, INC., a Delaware corporation, with an address of 11140 Eastman Park Drive,
Windsor,Colorado 80550 (hereinafter "GRANTEE").
WITNESSETH:
RECITALS
2. The lands which are the subject of this Relinquishment and Quitclaim are the lands that
are described on attached Exhibit A and are hereinafter referred to as the "Subject
Lands."
• 3. By two deeds, one for the S/2 of Section 29 dated April 4, 1884 recorded on April 2,
1886 in the Office of the Clerk and Recorder of Weld County in Book 50 at Page 469,
and the other for the NW/4 of Section 29 dated November 20, 1885 recorded December
16, 1885 in Book 50 at Page 219, Union Pacific Railway Company ("Railway
Company") conveyed to Hermann Dreyer and Emery Strong, respectively, certain real
estate in Weld County, Colorado, a portion of which are the Subject Lands, subject to the
reservation by the grantor of the coal underneath the surface of the land described in the
deed.
4. By quitclaim deed dated April I, 1971 recorded on April 14, 1971 in the Office of the
Clerk and Recorder of Weld County in Book 644 at Reception No. 1565712, Union
Pacific Railroad Company (successor to the Railway Company) quitclaimed to Union
Pacific Land Resources Corporation, all of its right, title, and interest in and to certain
real estate in Weld County, Colorado,a portion of which was the Subject Lands.
5. This Relinquishment and Quitclaim relates to surface entry only for the coal that
Anadarko Land owns in the Subject Lands,which is hereinafter referred to as the"Coal."
•
Exhibit 2 to Agreement, Page 1
RELINQUISHMENT AND QUITCLAIM
NOW THEREFORE, Anadarko Land, for and in consideration of the sum of TEN
DOLLARS ($10.00)and other good and valuable consideration to it paid, the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, has RELINQUISHED and forever QUITCLAIMED, and by these
presents does RELINQUISH and forever QUITCLAIM unto GRANTEE, its grantees, successors
and assigns, with respect to the Subject Lands only, the right to enter upon the surface of the
Subject Lands to explore for and remove the Coal, work any coal mine, or transport coal across
the Subject Lands, by virtue of the reservations contained in the deeds described in Recital 2, it
being the intent hereof to relinquish only the right to enter upon the surface of the Subject Lands
to explore for and remove the Coal, work any coal mine, or transport coal across the Subject
Lands, and to leave in full force and effect all other rights reserved to the Railway Company in
the deeds, it being expressly understood that Anadarko Land's title to the Coal shall be in no way
affected and that Anadarko Land and any lessee, licensee, successor or assign of Anadarko Land
shall have the right to remove the Coal from the Subject Lands by subterranean entries,by means
of operations conducted on the surface of other lands or otherwise by any means or methods
suitable to Anadarko Land, its lessees, licensees, successors and assigns, but without entering
upon or using the surface of the Subject Lands, and in such manner as not to damage the surface
of or subjacent support for the Subject Lands or to interfere with the use thereof by GRANTEE,
its grantees, successors and assigns.
This Relinquishment and Quitclaim is made subject to the specific understanding that all
of the terms, conditions,provisions and reservations contained in the deeds referenced in Recital
• 2 and not heretofore relinquished shall continue in full force and effect with respect to all lands
conveyed thereby and not covered by this Relinquishment and Quitclaim, and it is further
specifically understood that all the terms,conditions,provisions and reservations contained in the
deeds and not relinquished hereunder shall continue in full force and effect with respect to the
Subject Lands.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Anadarko Land has executed this Relinquishment and
Quitclaim on the date set forth in the acknowledgment, to be effective on the date first written
above.
ANADARKO LAND CORP.
By:
Name:
Its:
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Exhibit 2 to Agreement, Page 2
STATE OF TEXAS )
. ) ss.
COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
, 2008 by as , for
ANADARKO LAND CORP.
My Commission expires:
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
i
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Exhibit 2 to Agreement, Page 3
Exhibit A
• to
Relinquishment and Quitclaim
effective , 2008
between Anadarko Land Corp. and Vestas Blades America,Inc.
Legal Description
North Parcel:
That part of the Northwest Quarter lying East of the Union Pacific Railroad in Section 29,
Township 1 North,Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian,
EXCEPT any portion thereof lying within County Roads,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
South Parcels:
Parcel One:
Beginning at the point of intersection of the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union Pacific
Railroad Company and the East-West centerline of Section 29, Township 1 North,Range 66
West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado, from which point the West Quarter corner of said
• Section 29 bears North 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds West a distance of 552.75 feet,having
called the West line of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29 North;
Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East along said East-West centerline a distance
of 1227.25 feet,more or less, to a point from which the Center of said Section 29 bears South 89
degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East a distance of 871.75 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 27 minutes 54 seconds West a distance of 910.00 feet;
Thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 30 seconds East parallel to said East-West centerline a
distance of 116.53 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 15 minutes 18 seconds West parallel to the North-South centerline of
said Section 29 a distance of 410.44 feet, more or less, to a point on the South line of the North
Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29, from which point the Southeast corner of the
North Half of the Southwest Quarter of said Section 29 bears South 89 degrees 40 minutes 49
seconds East a distance of 758.66 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 40 minutes 49 seconds West along the South line of said North Half a
distance of 1664.08 feet,more or less,to a point on the Easterly right-of-way line of the Union
Pacific Railroad Company, from which point the Southwest corner of said North Half bears
North 89 degrees 40 minutes 49 seconds West a distance of 223.14 feet;
Thence North 14 degrees 02 minutes 02 seconds East along the Easterly right-of-way line of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company a distance of 1358.94 feet,more or less,to the Point of
Beginning,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
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Exhibit 2 to Agreement, Page 4
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Parcel Two:
A portion of Lot B of Amended Recorded Exemption No. 1471-29-3-RE1058 as described on
Map recorded June 20, 1995 at Reception No. 2443238 of the Weld County records, located in
the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 29, together with a portion of the
Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 29,all in Township 1 North, Range 66
West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, County of Weld, State of Colorado,being more
particularly described as follows:
Basis of Bearings: The Northerly line of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of
Section 29,Township 1 North, Range 66 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian bears North 89
degrees 32 minutes 22 seconds East;
Beginning at the center Quarter corner of said Section 29;
Thence North 89 degrees 32 minutes 35 seconds East, along the Northerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 264.02 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 37 minutes 54 seconds East, a distance of 13.68 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 31 minutes 48 seconds East, a distance of 854.29 feet;
Thence South 89 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 1035.82 feet;
Thence South 00 degrees 32 minutes 56 seconds East,a distance of 55.64 feet to a corner of said
Lot B;
Thence along the boundary of said Lot B the following three (3) courses:
1. South 89 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds West, a distance of 116.77 feet;
2. North 00 degrees 18 minutes 31 seconds West,along the Westerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 909.90 feet;
3. North 89 degrees 32 minutes 50 seconds East, along the Northerly boundary of said Lot
B, a distance of 871.35 feet to the Point of Beginning,
County of Weld,
State of Colorado.
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Exhibit 2 to Agreement, Page 5
MOLLY SOMMERVILLE BUCHANAN, P.C.
Molly S. Buchanan 1580 Lincoln Street, Suite 700
msb@msbuchananlaw.com Denver CO 80203
Telephone: 303.825.0416
• Fax: 303.825.3202
December 9. 2008
Via e-mail and Federal Express
Kim Ogle
Planning Manager
Weld County Planning Services Greeley Office
918 Tenth Street
Greeley, Colorado 80631
Re: Vestas Blades America, Inc.
Application for Development
Township 1 North, Range 66 West
Section 29: NW/4; S/2 (portions)
Weld County, Colorado
Dear Kim:
As you know. Anadarko Land Corp. ("Anadarko") submitted a letter to the County dated
November 14, 2008 and entitled "Notice of Coal Interests owned by Anadarko Land Corp. and
Objection" in which Anadarko objected to a special use permit application that Vestas Blades
• America, Inc. (`Vestal") submitted to Weld County that includes the property referenced above
("Property").
Since the time that Anadarko submitted the objection letter to the County, Anadarko and
Vestas have reached an agreement with respect to the coal interests that Anadarko owns under
the Property. For this reason, Anadarko wishes to withdraw its objection to the application.
If you have any questions about this matter, please call me.
Best regards,
Molly Sommerville Buchanan, P.C.
Molly S. Buchanan
MSB
Enclosure
cc: Marla Jones, Esq.
Don Ballard
Keith Crouch, Esq.
Terry Bowen, Esq. (for Applicant)
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COLORADO
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant Vestas Wind Systems A/S Case Number USR-1676
Please Reply By November 3, 2008 Planner Kim Ogle
Project Site Specific Development Plan and Special Use Permit for any Use Permitted as
a Use by Right, an Accessory Use, or a Use by Special Review in the Industrial (I-
3)Zone District, including research, repairing, manufacturing,fabricating,
processing,assembling or storage nature(Industrial Manufacturing Facility)
(Vestas) in the A(Agricultural)Zone District.
Legal Part NW4, Lying East of Union Pacific Railroad; N2SW4, East of the RR also part
NE4SW4; and a portion of Lot B of AmRE-1058 being part NE4SW4 together with
a portion of the NW4SE4 Section 29, TIN, R66W of the 6th P.M.,Weld County,
Colorado.
Location South of and adjacent to CR 6; East of CR 27;0.25 miles north of CR 4, generally
East of and adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad.
• Parcel Number 1471 29 200117, 1471 29 000100, & 1471 29 300002
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or recommendation you
consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the above listed date so that we may
give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not received before or on this date may be
deemed t0 be a positive response to the Department of Planning Services. If you have any further questions
regarding the application, please call the Planner associated with the request. Please note that new
Information may be added to applications under review during the review process. If you desire to
examine or obtain this additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
You will be notified in writing of the Planning Commission date once the date is determined.
❑ We have reviewed the request and find that it does/does not comply with our Comprehensive Plan
because
❑ We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
❑ See attached letter.
Comments: 47, C' h W",710 C ' ,Sj) 1-1
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Corporate Strategy: No. 1 in Modern Energy
•With a 23 per cent market share in 2007,Vestas is the world leader in
modem energy, and they are determined to take on the responsibility
associated with that position.
Vision: Wind,Oil and Gas
• As the market leader,Vestas has a responsibility to maintain and
expand wind power and modern energy as a real supplement to oil and
gas.
• By being the best and most trustworthy provider of wind energy in the
world, customers will in the future regard Vestas and wind as an energy
source on par with oil and gas.
Mission: Failure Is Not An Option
• As the market leader, Vestas has a big responsibility for initiating a
new and sustainable agenda. It calls for quick and accurate decisions ,
twenty-four hours a day, using our hearts and our minds.
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Vestas Corporate Information
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• Provides approximately 750 Jobs to the Colorado Workforce
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• Produces 1,400 Nacelles per Year
• Provides approximately 750 Jobs to the Colorado Workforce
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