HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241573.tiffUSE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE:
AMOUNT $
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED:
CASE # ASSIGNED:
PLANNER ASSIGNED:
PROPERTY INFORMATION
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Is the property currently in violation? No /
Parcel Number: 0 9 6 1 _ 2 6
Site Address: 22257 County Road 52, WELD COUNTY
Legal Description:
Yes Violation Case Number:
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PT SW4 26-5-65 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3136
Section: 26 , Township 05
N, Range 65
W Zoning District: €
Within subdivision or townsite? V No / U Yes Name:
Water (well permit # or water district tap #): NA
Acreage: 72.5
Sewer (On -site wastewater treatment system permit # or sewer account #): NA
Floodplain V No / Yes Geological Hazard
PROJECT
USR Use being applied for:
Name of proposed business: Pivot Solar 50 LLC and Pivot Solar 51 LLC
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10 MWac solar garden
No / I IYes
Airport Overlay V No / Yes
PROPERTY OWNER(S) (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Name: Workman's Livestock, LLC
Company:
Phone #:
813-892-7537
Email: workmans.livestock@hotmail.com
Street Address: 22257 County Road 52
City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, Colorado 80631
APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT (Authorization Form must be included if there is an Authorized Agent)
Name: Kyle Sundman
Company: Pivot Energy
Phone #: (888) 734-3033 Email: ksundman@pivotenergy.com
Street Address: 1601 Wewatta St Suite #700
City/State/Zip Code: Denver CO 80202
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. All fee owners of the property
must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, an Authorization Form signed by all fee owners must be
included with the application. If the fee owner is a corporation, evidence must be included indicating the signatory has
the legal authority to sign for the corporation.
Swic4
Signature
Kyle Sundman
12/13/2023
Date
Signature Date
Print Print
07/22 9
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Total Pages: 2 Rec Fee: $18.00
Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, CO
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
(§ 38-30-172, CANS.)
1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Workman's Livestock, LLC.
2. The type of entity is a Limited Liability Company.
3. The entity is formed under the laws of Colorado.
4. The mailing address for the entity is:
PO Box 275, LaSalle CO 80645
5. The name and title of each person required to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or
otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity is:
NAME
TITLE
Member
Terry
Workman
Tyler
D. Workman
Member
and
Manager
Alisha
L. Acosta
Member
and
Manager
6. The authority of the foregoing person(s) to bind the entity is not limited.
7. Other matters concerning the manner in which the entity deals with interests in real property:
8. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of
§ 38-30-172, C.R.S.
Executed this 5th day of June, 2020.
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Colrado Limitel Liability Company
By:
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Terry tSrk,nan, Member
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Colorado Limited Liability Company
By:
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Alisha L. Acosta, Member and Manager
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Colorado Limited Liability Company
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TylerWorknian, Meoaber and Manager
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
STATE OF Colorado )
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COUNTY OF )
This instrument was acknowledged before me this '-m day of
byTerry 6 kman Me.m er Tyler
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D. Workman, Member and Manager and Alisha L. Acosta, Member and Manager on behalf of Workman' s:/Lh estock, LLC, Colorado
Limited Liability Company.
My Commission (appointment) expires:
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TARA HOWE `o
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20174026311
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 22, 2021
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
(§ 3840472, C.R.S.)
1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Workman's Livestock, LLC.
2. The type of entity is a Limited Liability Company,
3. The entity is formed under the laws of Colorado,
4. The mailing address for the entity is:
PO Box 275, LaSalle CO 80645
5. The name and title of each person required to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or
otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity is:
NAME
TITLE
Terry
Workman
Member
Tyler
D. Workman
Member
and
Manager
Alisha
L. Acosta
Member
and
Manager
6. The authority of the foregoing person(s) to bind the entity is not limited.
7. Other matters concerning the manner in which the entity deals with interests in real property:
8. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of
§ 38-30-172, C.R.S.
Executed this 5th day of June, 2020.
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Colorado Limited Liability Company
By:
Terry Workman, Member
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Coloradoo.in led Liability Company
By:
Alisha L. Acosta, Member and Manager
6'
STATE OF £.:Colorado )
COUNTY OF
Workman's Livestock, LLC
a Colorado Limited Liability Company
By:
Tyler 9, Workman, Member and Manager
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
) SS.
This instrument was acknowledged before me this "' day of by Terry Workman, Member, Tyler
D. Workman, Member and Manager and Alisha L. Acosta, Member and Manager on behalf of Workman's Livestock, LLC, a Colorado
Limited Liability Company.
My Commission (appointment) expires:
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NUTJ\kY BY FEDERAL STATUTE ..
10 LIS.C. 1044a
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Notaay Public
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ALEXANDREA N. SMITH. : USAF
State of Delaware
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
Delivered 01:01 PM 06/29/2023
FILED 01:01 PM 06/29/2023
SR 20232889865 - File Number 7543282
STATE OF DELAWARE
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The undersigned authorized person., desiring to form a limited liability company pursuant to the Limited
Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:
, The name of the limited liability company is Pivot Solar 50 LLC .
,The Registered Office of the limitedliability company in the State of Delaware is located at
108 wo 13th St Suite 100 (street), in the City of Wilmington , Zip Code 19801 The name of the
Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability. company may be
served is Vcorn .Agent Services .Inc, .
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Authora erson
Z. ;5 Minion
Name -
Print or Type
STATE OF DELAWARE
CERTIFICATE OF FORMATION
OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
The undersigned authorized person., desiring to form a limited liability company pursuant to the Limited
Liability Company Act of the State of Delaware, hereby certifies as follows:
1, The n.ame of the limited liability company is Pivot Sol.ar 51.PLC` .
21he Registered Office of the limited liability company in the State of Delaware is located at
108 we _ 13th St Suite 100 (street), in the City of Wilmington , Zip Code 19801 .The name of the
Registered Agent at such address upon whom process against this limited liability company may be
served is \rem Anent Services Inc, .
By:
Authors erson
Name:u ;5 Pitirtion
Print or Type
State of Delaware
Secretary of State
Division of Corporations
Delivered 03:44 PM 07/20/2023
FILED 03:44 PM 07/20/2023
SR 20233045546 - File Number 7580355
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Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , Co
EXHIBIT D
FORM OF
SHORT FORM
RECORDING Ri UEST ' .AND
'WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
line fir Recorder's use only
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
TIS SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE ("Short Form ) is made and entered into as of
,s(4. 2022, by and between Workman's Livestock, LLC, a Colorado limited liabilt
company whose residence/mailing address is 2 5 7 County Road 52, Greeley, CO 80631
("Owner"), and. Pivot :Energyy Development LLC, a Colorado limited liability ompan , whose
address :1750 15th Street, Suite 400, Denver, 80102 Corgi (Owner and. Company the
[ tie a and each"P g" and provides as follows:
WITNESSETH
The Parties. agree:
1. The .rti s have entered into a Solar lease "Agreement) dated as o. , 2021
C'Effective Date"). The Agreement grants Company exclusive rights in and to e lands more
particularly d escribed in. the .tta h d. Exhibit A as wells in and ,to any e��:m nt right _ f way , .
and other rights ht an benefits relating or appurtenant the said lands (together the remiser .
Agreement also restricts rtan uses of and nts certain interests in and to the Premises.
Generally the Agreement: (a) concerns the development of solar energy project() by
:wPremises t
Company. involving ing the ("Project"'); grants Company, easements, leases, and other
r
rights related to the r mis s; and (c) limits, . prohibits and restricts other development or tt )
of the Premises that interfere with the rights granted Company by the Agreement,
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Agreement consists of two periods - a "Development Tenn and an " i �r
tier the .T
The 'Development Term is f v ) 'years from the Effective tivDate.
The Operations Ter starts on the earlier of: (a) CCompany ' S notice to Owner of the start of the
:after the date o the start of construction.
Operations Term; (b..) the date that is twelve (12) months
of the Project as set forth in a notice from Company to Owner; or, (c) the first day the Project
delivers + r continuing .�.
electricity in �.�r�:�.i quantities �nd�n� test �n�r � and the
reafter until
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tie date that is t enty one (21) years after this date. By notice to Owner, Company has the tight
textend the Operations Term for up to two (2) additional consecutive periods of ten (10) years
each.
w x the Agreement, Owner grants Company certain exclusive and nonsexclusive rights.
For the Development Term, Owner grants Company cl siv rights to the Premises for
performing "Dev i . _ m nt which means (a) all actions, studies, and tests related to the evaluation
ton
investigation
- ;'S,.... . R by of r w R .�. of the Premises ~ development
and nvestiga ion Company the suitability for solar energy
including i er ormi. g the following on flit Premises: (1) ins. o s and surveys; (it.)
archaeological, avian, geologic, and soils studies mid tests; (iii) electrical interconnection. and
transmission studies and tests; (iv) environmental inspections, studies„ and. surveys; (v) the
operation of equipment
evaluating, or : ,g meteorological conditions;and
conducting =.testsstudiesconstruction ncl: . of
asters authorized to. be located on the Premises during the O rations Term.
For the rations Term, Company will have exclusive e use and possession of the Premises. and to
'pp�� Owner ne: _. s e right to all other parts of
the a�t��3„3:� permitted under thepertinent grant/right � � iexclusive ... ���1'
the Development and testing,
�_���. Company will have the right to use thePremisesfor : r per ittin , constmction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, repowering and
decommissioning of the Prpject and for all. uses nt m.pl .ted in the permits or authorizations
t. including
R k F incidental �
relating to the Project, ect, ncl ding all activities s necessary, i ntal or convenient t that use, and
any other lawful uses consistent with the operation of the Projec including, the following
activities (collectively, the `intended Use,*
As Company deems necessary in its sole discretion, pmy may erect„relate repair,
ar
replace, maintain, operate and remove (a) on and from the Premises solar energy
measurement, collection, conversion, and generation systems and equipment of any 3pe
and quantity, including fences, foundations, racking systems, s, inverters, converters,
substations, interconnection
nd s itcing facilities, tracking systems, buildings, and other
equipment and improvements for the conversion f solar energy into electricity and for the
storage of such electricity and (b) and on and from the Premises transmission, distribution,
and communication lines, poles, anchors, support structures, underground cables, and
s eiat, d equipment and a: en - ces androads. Any such equipment, went facilities or
other improvements erected or constructed on the Premises are referred to as the
"Improvements";
Subject to cettain limitation set forth in. the Agreement, t:, Company may remove, t m, prune,
top or otherwise control the growth of any tree, shrub, plant or othe veg vegetationor
dismantle, demolish, and remove any improvement, structure, em en im a
berm, wall, fencer other object, on or that intrudes (or could intrude into the Premises or
t impair the Project t or the Intended Use as well as
that. could obstruct, interfere � �r � �� �. .r
perform grading on the Premises;
r ises
subject to certain limitations set forth in the Agreement, Company may occupy, use,
renovate, rebuild, demolish, a dlor remove any existing structures on the Premises,
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including use of n . structures as office r living users in connection with construction,
operation, and management of the Project; and,
Company may control and restrict access onto and over and across the rem . .
To the extent Owner may lawfully do so, Owner consents to Company's location o
improvement at any location on the Premises, including at or near propel lines.
5. The Agreement also, among other thin s(a) restricts Owner's access to to Premises
during fib) requires Owner to grant such ; r easements for access and dill a s s
a C mpany ma) reguire; (c) prohibits any activities, whether on or off the Premises, that in e
with the p sage of sunlight to the Premises; (d) includes an express o: a solar easement
as id Colorado sev s d Statutes 38:032.5 1003 et set; (e) includes a mechanism for
dividin the Pre .. into multiple separate for te projects, fincludes a waiver by
OwnertheinImprovements, potential lien (g) add ses the rights s f
the Parties in the case of a condemnation o a l or part of the e ses; (h) aupprizes C m any to
satisfiv Owner's obligations that may become a lien or encumbrance on the Premises or
in
. s k �. � w (i)includessA���m nt : t '... .v.- . o� ns . '.:•r. : " : s
medies; and, U includes limited bases for termination
The Agreement runs with the Premises and includes a quiet enjoyment clause.
7. The Agreement includes broad assignment and fence --re Ia ed provisions in favor of
Company, including: (a) the right of Company and its assignees to assign (including by
assn nm n , lease, or sublease or a ant of licenses, easemen sub easement r easements)
ts under the Agreement an or the Improvements for 'lateral
the right Company or assignee to mortgage the Leasehold Estee and'.
pro m nts; I the obligation of Owner to give Company d Lender n ofdefaults (d)
the right Lender r or assignees to exercise Company's ri h s under the A reem n d/or take
title t the Leasehold Estate, Improvements, and/or Company'san rights underAgreement (but
acted for . the Agreement Lender have no obligations under the .Agree mess and until
hold a direct interest in the Premises); (l ra ..b s for termination i.e. oni in the ease
of uncured m ne defaults and after expiration of ::l:.lap livable cure periods), are
favor ofCompan a assign and Lenders and separate cure nods for Company and Lenders ; an
e obligation of Owner to execute a new lease if the Agreement is terminated under Y
8. e condi ions, covenants, defmitions:n ..ludina , the definition of capitalized terms not
defined in. this Short Fora limitations, ructions and terms govenimg the encu r ces
imposed e Premises, and rights granted in and to' the
Premise et forth in the Agreement. Without tion, and except as expressly a, or zed by
evaluate
ts, and/or
the ,Agreement,these include Owner's covenant to . t al
or develop the Premises. Also, the Agreement specifies Him
restr cti ns, on: a the conveyance and development of mineral n
,nsL
tits a soe a d
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R (including surface use
• uishment
by
Owner, as well . as a requirement, that any mineral
interest owners enter a surface use or accommodation agreement with Company),(b) interference
with the Project and/or with the rights granted in the Agreement; and/ r, (c) "severance of solar
rights associated with. the Premises or revenue related to the Agreement
ment
9. Also by the Agreement Owner covenants: (a) to seek for the benefit of Company a nonw
disturbance and subordination agreement from each holder of an interest in the Premises; (b) to
amend the Agreement as Company may reasonably request in connection with its financing; and.
(c) to execute consents and estoppel el ertif cats as Company may request from time t 4 m .
10. The Parties have executed and recorded this Short Form for the purpose of giving recordnotice of the Agreement of the exclusive easements, leases, and rights it grants, and of certain
restrictions \e• All of the conditions, covenants, terms regarding the Agreement are
more particularly larl set forth in the Agreement, which is incorporated by this reference. In the event
of any conflict between the conditions andterms set forth n this Short Form and the conditions
and terms et forth in terms of the Agreement i l control and
govern.. This Short Form mays be executed and/ r recorded in counte
SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW
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IN WITNESS
ESS
COMPANY SIGNATURE PAGE TO
:ORT FORM F SOLAR LEASE
OF, the Parties have executed. this SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEAS.
o the da: se. forth. above.
t Eery Development, LLC
ACEN0WLEDGEMENT
TATS OF COLORADO
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COUNTY OF DENVER
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OWNER SIGNATURE PAGE TO.
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
IN WITNESS W.HE.REO m Parties have execute. this SHORT FORM F SOLAR LEASE as
of the date set forth above.
OWNER;ofkman's Livestock., LC
By.
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STATE OF
COUNTY
Sva
s 2022, before . , un rig d. a N Public in and for said a tm and
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instrumentand acknowledged to me that he/s.heithey executed the same in hider/theirauthorized
ca.c y(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) othe instrument the rson s, or the entity
upon behalf of Which the flora) executed the within instrument
WITHSS my hand an facia: sea.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal .Description and General Depiction
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES
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Pivot Energy Inc. — Planning Questionnaire
1. Explain the proposed use and business name.
• Pivot Solar 50 LLC and Pivot Solar 51 LLC, c/o Pivot Energy Inc., ("Pivot") is seeking to construct a solar
garden in Weld County that is approximately 10 MWac in size on the following parcel: 096126300069.
• The project will be built on approximately 60 acres.
• Pivot Solar 50 LLC will deliver electricity to a local energy consumer via Xcel Energy's "Solar*Rewards
Offsite" program. This program is similar to Xcel's "Solar Rewards Community" program but allows for
larger power consumers to subscribe to a larger amount of solar.
• Pivot Solar 51 LLC will deliver electricity to Xcel Energy for 20 years through the Utility's
"Solar*Rewards Community" program. After the program sunsets, Pivot intends to enter into a power
purchase agreement with the utility to continue providing clean energy to Weld County between years
20-40, which is the full term of the lease (40 yrs).
• The panels are expected to be less than ten feet above grade at their highest point, and Pivot commits
to following the Weld County Code for panel height restrictions. The panels will be surrounded by a
decorative wildlife friendly game fence, similar to what the Colorado Department of Transportation
("CDOT") and Colorado Parks and Wildlife ("CPW") use. Exact height subject to final structural
engineering.
• Dual use "agrivoltaics" — projects that incorporate agricultural uses with solar energy production — are
a priority for Pivot's portfolio of sites undergoing permitting in 2024. Depending on site characteristics,
tenant farmer availability, and project financials, Pivot will evaluate whether the secondary
agricultural use will take the form of sheep grazing or crop production underneath the panels, with a
strong preference towards the latter. Based on a preliminary review of this site, Pivot feels confident
that crop production is feasible under the panels and will keep planning staff updated on findings
during the development process.
• The project lease area will include panels and inverters mounted on steel posts/beams, concrete -pad -
mounted transformers and other electrical equipment, an access drive with hammerhead emergency
turn -around, and perimeter fencing with gates.
• The solar array will be designed to meet the maximum wind and snow loads applicable in Weld County.
In addition, the panels themselves have a manufacturer warranty of at least 25 years.
• Generally, a contracted Operations and Maintenance ("O&M") crew of one to four people will visit the
site up to eight times annually for routine inspections, maintenance, and vegetation control and on an
as -needed basis to address equipment outages. There will be no permanent staff on the site, which
will be remotely monitored.
• Upon the conclusion of the project's useful life, the project owner will remove all project materials
and return the property to the landowner in the originally leased condition, minus any vegetation and
grading. Please reference the attached Decommissioning Plan for more information.
2. Explain the need for .he proposed use.
• The Weld County Comprehensive Plan states that one of the County's top priorities is preserving
landowner rights and creating an environment conducive to local economic growth, all while
maintaining the overall well-being of the local population. Specifically, the code plan states "...the goal
of the Comprehensive Plan [is] to promote opportunities for County Citizens, while protecting private
property rights."
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Pivot Energy Inc. — Planning Questionnaire
• Pivot's ground lease presents an advantageous opportunity for the state to generate additional
revenue, which will go toward funding schools in Weld County and across the State. Revenues from
this project would far exceed any revenues that would be collected from agricultural leases on the
same acreage. The larger parcel currently contains two active solar projects, and four active oil and
gas wells.
3. Describe the current and previous use of the land.
• The land is currently zoned agricultural. In the past, the land has been used for agricultural
production.
4. Describe the proximity of the proposed use to residence
• On November 17, 2023, all abutters to the property were sent a USPS priority mail envelope
containing a letter notifying them of the project, addressing frequently asked questions, and
providing contact information at Pivot.
• In addition, a community meeting was held on December 7th, 2023, at the Kersey Community Center.
Invitations were included in the USPS priority mail envelopes, and all neighbors within a 2640 foot
radius were invited to the meeting. No neighbors attended the meeting, and no comments were
received via email or phone call.
5. Describe the surrounding land uses of the site and how the proposed use is compatible with them.
• The surrounding land uses are a mix of residential and agricultural
• All residence and property owners within a 500 -foot radius of the parcel boundary have been
preemptively notified of the project in progress.
• As a low -impact use, solar energy naturally co -exists well with agricultural and oil and gas operations.
It produces no sound, light, or traffic, and is an unmanned operation with the exception of 4-8
annual visits by a small maintenance crew (1-2 pickup trucks). Pivot's solar facilities use pollinator -
friendly, low growth seed mixes, and blend into the natural landscape.
6. Describe the hours and days of operation (i.e. Nionnciay thru Friday 8 AM to 5 PM)
• During construction, crews will be on -site from approximately 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday -Friday.
Most vehicles will arrive early in the morning (7:00 to 9:00 am) and will begin departing the
construction site around 3:00 pm.
• Once constructed, the site will be unmanned but the solar farm will generate electricity during
daylight hours each day of the year.
• Operations and maintenance crews will be on -site up to eight times annually for up to four hours per
visit.
7. Describe the number of employees including full-time, part-time and contractors. If shift work is
proposed, detail number of employees, schedule and duration if shifts.
• During the construction phase, there will be a crew made up of approximately 40 people on site each
day. The construction crew will consist of project managers, laborers, electricians, civil contractors,
and any other necessary personnel for the project. Once construction is complete, there will be no
one on site, other than the O&M crew during their scheduled trips.
8. Describe the maximum number of users, patrons, members, buyers or other visitors that the site will
accommodate at any one time
• The site will not be open to the public.
• The gate around the site will be locked and will only be accessible to those constructing the facility or
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periodically maintaining the facility. The site will also be accessible to life -safety emergency
personnel.
9. List the types and maximum numbers of animals to be on the site at any one time,
• During commercial operation of the solar facility, Pivot anticipates using seasonal sheep grazing to
manage vegetation onsite. During the summer months, approximately 40 sheep will be onsite, at the
discretion of the local grazing partner.
10. List the types, and number of operating and processing equipment.
• Not applicable.
11. List the types, number and uses of the existing and proposed structures.
• There will not be any structures built onsite.
12. Describe the size of any stockpile, storage, or waste areas:.
• There will not be any stockpile, storage, or waste areas onsite.
13. Describe the method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris, junk and other wastes associated
with the proposed use
• Any debris, junk, or wastes associated with building the project will be removed and disposed of
property prior to completion. No waste will be produced once the array is "turned -on" and producing
energy.
14. Include a timetable showing the periods of time required for the construction of the operation.
• Please reference the Vehicle Trip Generation Table Below.
Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation
Project Phase
Vehicle Type
Estimated Gross
Vehicle Weight
Number of Vehicles Per
Day
Maximum and Average
Vehicle Trips Per Day
(Time Period)
Site Preparation
(approx. 1-3 weeks)
Equipment
Trucks
Hauling
.
30,000-65,000 lbs
0-2
0-4
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000 has
2-5
4-1 0
Fuel Delivery
20,000-30.000 Ibs
1
2
Max — 1 6/Ave - 9
Material and Equipment
Delivery
(approx. 4-5 weeks)
Conex Container and
Delivery Trucks
30,000-50,000 lbs
r
10-30
,
20-60
Equipment
Trucks
Hauling
20,000-40,000 lbs
0-8
0-16
Max-79/Ave-40
Solar Garden
Installation
(6-7 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to 10,000 lbs
20-30
40-60
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Material Delivery Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Max — 64./Are - 52
Operations
(ongoing once
operational)
Utility Vehicle
2,000 to 100000 lbs
1 per month or less
t
Max- 2,/Ave-0
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15. Describe the proposed and existing lot surface type and the square footage of each type (i.e., asphalt,
gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings).
Disturbance
Surface
Type
Disturbance
Area
(sf)
Disturbance
Area
(ac)
Gravel
Access
Drive
4!0,923
0.939
Concrete
Equipment
Pads
,91
8 '0.021
0.022
Class
VI
Equipment
Pads
,979
Total
142,820
10.983
The remaining project area will be seeded with a native pollinator friendly grass mix or potentially utilizing
dual -use crop production underneath the panels which will decrease the runoff as it is less impervious
than row crop.
16. How many parking spacAc are proposed? Hoy^w, many handicapTrreecih0e parking spaces are proposed?
• No parking spaces are proposed on -site. This site is not open for public access.
17. Describe the existing and proposed fencing and screening for the site including all parking and outdoor
storage areas.
• Pivot is proposing to use a decorative wildlife friendly fence to enclose the area as well as low growth
decorative native grasses in between array rows and around the sides of the array.
• The proposed fence is Colorado Parks and Wildlife's preferred decorative "wildlife friendly" game
fence, 8' tall with a smooth top wire.
• There will be no on -site outdoor storage areas.
18. Describe the existing and proposed landscaping for the site.
• Pivot will be seed under the panels with a native pollinator friendly grass mix or potentially utilizing
dual -use crop production underneath the panels.
• Pivot is proposing t0 use a decorative wildlife friendly fence to enclose the area
• No additional landscaping is proposed
19. Describe reclamation and procedures to be employed as stages of the operation are phased out or upon
cessation of the Use by Special Review activity
• Once the project has reached the end of its useful life and the lease has been terminated, Pivot or the
facility owner will remove all improvements made and either recycle, reuse, or repurpose all materials.
The site will be re -seeded with a native dryland seed and the property will be returned to the
landowner ready to be developed as he or she wishes.
• Please reference the attached Decommissioning Plan for more details.
20. Describe the proposed fire protection measures
• Pivot will maintain vegetation under the panels
• Internal roads and setbacks between fence and array have been designed to provide access by
emergency vehicles if need be.
21. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan per Chapter 22 of the
WPId County Code..
• In Section 22-2-10 C, the County Code states that one of its guiding principles is to Promote Economic
Growth and Sustainability. The proposed project is a PV solar facility that generates electricity without
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generating any emissions. This project will last for approximately 25 years, bringing the County
economic revenue and support. This project will further Weld County's stated goal of encouraging the
development of alternative energy sources as a hedge against the volatility of traditional energy
sources.
• In Section 22-2-60 A, the County Code states the importance of Wildlife in the County. The proposed
project will be surrounded by a wildlife friendly game fence to ensure no animals are trapped within
the project area. Studies of the project area did not reveal any nexus with any protected, threatened,
or endangered species or their habitats. In addition, Pivot will work with Colorado Parks and Wildlife
to ensure the project meets any necessary requirements.
• In Section 22-2-60 B, the County Code states it aim to support responsible energy and mineral
development. Solar is both an alternative and sustainable energy source that does not emit any odors
and has limited vehicle traffic once construction is complete. In addition, the agricultural land that the
solar facility is on will be preserved throughout the lifespan of the solar array and can be used for
agricultural purposes following the life cycle of the system. This development will not generate any
perceivable noise and therefore complies with this development requirement.
22. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the zone district in which it is located. (Intent
statements can be found at the beginning of each zone district section in Article III of Chapter 23 of the
Weld County Code.)
• Section 23-3-10 of the County code states: The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide
areas for the conduct of agricultural activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural
production, and for areas for natural resource extraction and energy development, without the
interference of other, incompatible land USES
• The solar facility will not have any negative effects on the agricultural land beneath it. Pivot will seed
the ground beneath the solar array with a native seed mixture or potentially utilizing dual -use crop
production underneath the panels that will help preserve the agricultural land.
• In addition, Pivot is evaluating dual use "agrivoltaics" on this site, as explained in question 1, which
will further align with the intent of the zoning district.
23. Explain how this proposal will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area or adopted
master plans of affected municipalities,.
• The solar array will use native seed mixture or potentially utilizing dual -use crop production
underneath the panels that will help maintain high -quality soils for any future agricultural production
following the life cycle of the array.
• Please see the supplemental Decommissioning Plan document for additional information.
24. Explain how this proposal impacts the protection ot the health, safety and welfare ot the inhabitants of
the neighborhood and the County
• The proposed solar array will meet the health, safety, and welfare goals of the County because the
array will not produce any odors or fumes. The solar array will help produce clean, long-term energy
for the County, therefore meeting the goals of maintaining a healthy society.
25. Describe any irrigation features. If the proposed use is to be located in the A (Agricultural) Zone District,
explain your efforts to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use.
• There is an existing full pivot irrigation system. Pivot plans to prioritize crop production for this site
and will potentially use the existing irrigation features in the scope of this project, if applicable.
26. Explain how this proposal complies with Article V and Article XI of Chapter 23 if the proposal is located
within any Overlay Zoning District (Airport, Geologic Hazard, or Historic Townsites Overlay Districts) or a
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Special Flood Hazard Area identified by maps officially adopted by the County.
• This site is located within the Greeley -Weld County Airport Overlay zone. The project will not exceed
any height limitations, will not have any onsite lighting, will not create any visual impairment, will not
create any electrical interference, and will not create additional bird strike hazard.
27. Detail known State or Federal permits required for your proposed use(s) and the status of each permit.
Provide a copy of any applic2t1nn or permit
• There are no State or Federal permits associated with the project besides state electrical permit and
state Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP), which will be complete prior to submission of
building permit.
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1. Describe the access location and applicable use types (i.e., agricultural, residential, commercial/industrial,
and/or oil and gas) of all existing and proposed accesses to the parcel. Include the approximate distance
each access is (or will be if proposed) from an intersecting county road. State that no existing access is
present or that no new access is proposed, if applicable
• The access to the site will come from two access points on Weld County Road 52. The entrance to both
sites will be on the Southern side of the array. Access to the parcel will not come from any other areas.
2. Describe any anticipated change(s) to an existing access, if applicable
• There are no anticipated changes to the existing access sites.
3. Describe in detail any existing or proposed access gate including its location.
• An access gate for each project will be located at the entrance of the fenced area. This access gate will
be locked and not accessible by the public. This gate will be accessible to emergency vehicles and
operators.
4. Describe the location of all existing accesses on adjacent parcels and on parcels located on the opposite
side of the road. Include the approximate distance each access is from an intersecting County Road.
• The proposed access sites will be located off Weld County Road 52. The access site is approximately 0.4
miles East of the intersection of CR45 and 52, and 0.7 miles West of the intersection of CR 52 and CR47.
5. Describe any difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from an existing access and any anticipated difficulties
seeing oncoming traffic from a proposed access.
• There are no anticipated visual difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from our proposed access point.
6. Describe any horizontal curve (using terms like mild curve, shar curve, reverse curve, etc.) in the vicinity of
an existing or proposed access.
• Please reference traffic impact study included herein.
7. Describe the topography (using terms like flat, slight hills, steep hills, etc.) of the road in the vicinity of an
existing or proposed access.
• The entire site and the points of access are overall very flat. The topography of the full site varies by
only a few feet on average overall.
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1. Discuss the existing and proposed potable water source. If utilizing a drinking water well, include either
the well permit or well permit application that was submitted to the State Division of Water Resources. If
utilizing a public water tap, include a letter from the Water District, a tap or meter number, or a copy of
the water bill.
• No
2. Discuss the existing and proposed sewage disposal system. What type of sewage disposal system is on the
property? If utilizing an existing on -site wastewater treatment system, provide the on -site wastewater
treatment permit number. (If there is no on -site wastewater treatment permit due to the age of the
existing on -site wastewater treatment system, apply for a on -site wastewater treatment permit through
the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to submitting this application.) If a new on -site
wastewater treatment system will be installed, please state "a new on -site wastewater treatment system
is proposed." (Only propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public Health
and Environment's portable toilet policy.)
• No septic or sewage disposal is proposed to be on site.
• Portable toilets and bottled water will be provided during construction.
3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items wiwi oe stored:'
• No storage or warehousing is proposed to be on site.
4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on
the cite
• No storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, or petroleum will take place onsite.
5. If there will be fuel stogy age on site, indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number
of tanks and gallons per tank
• There will not be any fuel storage on site.
6. If there viii he washing of vehicles nr equipment on site, indicate how the wash water will be contained.
• No vehicle washing will take place.
7. If there will be floor drains, indicate how the fluids will be contained.
• No floor drains will be built. The site will contain its runoff the same was as before. The panels do not
increase the impervious surface of the site.
8. indicate it there will be any air emissions.
• The solar array will not release any air emissions.
9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable
• N/A
10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable.
• N/A
11. Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested.
• Noted.
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FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS,
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Business Name:
Address:
Business Owner:
Home Address:
Pivot Energy Renewable Services
1601 Wewatta St #700
Pivot Energy
1601 Wewatta St #700
Phone:
City, state, zip:
Phone:
City, state, zip:
List up to three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency:
NAME
TITLE
PHONE
Angela Burke, Sr Manager, Project Engineering & Analysis, 989.412.4705
Denver, CO 80202
Denver, CO 80202
ADDRESS
Business Hours: 9-5, Mountain Time Zone
UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS:
Main Electrical:
Gas Shut Off:
TBD
Days: Monday -Friday
TBD
Exterior Water Shutoff: TBD
Interior Water Shutoff: TBD
10/23/2023
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Pivot Energy Inc. — Alternatives Statement
Pivot has researched alternatives to the proposed location, and it has been adequately assessed
that the proposed site is the best location for the solar facility. Many other sites in Weld County
have been assessed, as well as other locations throughout the state of Colorado. The
Workmans Livestock LLC site was chosen due to some of the following important factors:
- The site's proximity to Xcel Energy distribution infrastructure
- Flat topography.
- No geotechnical constraints noted on the site (as of now). A geotechnical study and
report are currently in progress.
- Landowner interest and participation to host a solar facility on their land.
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1. Haul route map showing a minimum of one (1) mile traveled road and must include a connection to a
paved, publicly -maintained road
• Please see site plan in packet.
2. Agreement to mitigate construction traffic impacts to the area surrounding the proposed SEF.
• Applicant agrees to mitigate construction impacts.
3. Describe what impacts construction of the project will have upon transportation patterns in the area
intended to be served or affected by the proposal.
• During construction, crews will be on -site from approximately 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Monday -Friday.
Most vehicles will arrive early in the morning (7:00 to 9:00 am) and will begin departing the
construction site around 3:00 pm.
• Once constructed, the site will be unmanned but the solar farm will generate electricity during
daylight hours each day of the year.
• Operations and maintenance crews will be on -site up to eight times annually for up to four hours per
visit.
• Please reference the Vehicle Trip Generation Table Below.
Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation
Project Phase
(Time Period)
Vehicle Type
Estimated Gross
Vehicle Weight
Number of Vehicles Per
Day
Maximum and Average
Vehicle Trips Per Day
Site Preparation
(approx. 1-3 weeks)
Equipment Hauling
Trucks
30,000-65,000 lbs
0-2
0-4
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000 lbs
2-5
4-10
Fuel Delivery
20,000-30,000 lbs
1
2
Max-16/Ave-9
Material and Equipment
Delivery
(approx. 4-5 weeks)
Conex Container and
Delivery Trucks
30,000-50,000 lbs
10-30
20-60
Equipment Hauling
Trucks
20,000-40,000 lbs
0-8
0-16
Max — 79/Ave - 40
-
Solar facility Installation
(6-7 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to 10,000 lbs
20-30
40-60
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Material Delivery Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Max — 64/Ave - 52
Operations
(ongoing once
operational)
Utility Vehicle
2,000 to 10,000 lbs
1 per month or less
Max - 2/Ave - 0
4. Describe the potential construction impact on roads within the County.
• Please reference Vehicle Trip Generation Table above.
• Some additional traffic should be expected for the time during construction due to the arrival of
equipment and modules.
5. Identify improvements required to any roads within the County in order to serve the project adequately.
• Proposed change will be to improve the existing access route to and from the site (between public
ROW and lease area) with gravel aggregate to accommodate emergency services.
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Pivot Energy Inc. - Decommissioning Plan
Weld County requires Pivot Solar 50 LLC and Pivot Solar 51 LLC, c/o Pivot Energy Inc., ("Pivot") submit a
Decommissioning plan to the Department of Planning Services as part of the final administrative review and
approval process for a Solar Generation facility. Our estimate of the decommissioning costs is $22,500 per MW,
that will total approximately $225,000 for this project.
The useful life of the solar facility is expected to be at least 20 -years. At the end of the project's useful life, Pivot
will suspend operations and decommission the plant, which will include any necessary demolition, removal of
above and below ground equipment, and site reclamation efforts. Pivot's obligation under the Solar Lease
Agreement is to return the site to the landowner in substantially the same condition that the property was in prior
to the improvements being made.
This document establishes a detailed plan for decommissioning and reclamation activities once the project
reaches the end of its useful life. The proposed activities will likely need to be refined throughout the project's
life to reflect future best practices of the solar industry.
Pivot has assumed the planning process will be initiated one to two years prior to the anticipated end of
commercial operation. The final plans will be developed in consultation with Weld County and any other
applicable agencies that have jurisdiction of activities in the decommissioning process.
1. Decommissioning Project Elements and Milestones
The key tasks of project decommissioning are divided into related activities that represent milestones in the
process. Each activity is described in further detail below. The decommissioning schedule reflects the conceptual
timing of the milestones and overall process.
The individual project components to be decommissioned will either be 1) recycled or reused to the maximum
extent practicable, or 2) removed from the site and disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal facility. The
general decommissioning approach will be the same whether a portion of, or the entire Project is
decommissioned.
The activities involved in the facility closure will depend on the expected future use of the site. Certain facility
equipment and features may be left in place at the property owner's request, such as transmission facilities, roads,
and drainage features. At the time of decommissioning, a plan will be submitted to the County proposing the
equipment that will be removed and, if applicable, equipment that will remain, based on expected future use of
the site.
Pre -closure activities include final closure and reclamation planning, which identifies measures to be taken to
restore the site to near pre -construction conditions. This includes but is not limited to the following:
• Complete an analysis of the project materials and their composition to identify those specific components
that may be recycled, re -used, scrapped, or sent to disposal sites; as well as identifying specific recycling
facilities and disposal sites for materials.
• Coordinate with local officials to obtain permits and develop plans for the transportation of materials and
equipment to and from the site.
• Develop specifications for demolition and reclamation, which will serve as the basis for contractor bids for
decommissioning the project and establish the scope of demolition and reclamation, including developing
reclamation plans in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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During the planning process Pivot will brief the County and other applicable agencies on the
decommissioning process and plans. All necessary permits and approvals required for the decommissioning will
be obtained prior to commencing operations.
The first step in the decommissioning process will be assessing existing site conditions and preparing the site for
demolition. Site decommissioning and equipment removal is expected to take up to one year. Therefore, access
roads, fencing, some electrical power, and other facilities will temporarily remain in place for use by the
decommissioning workers until no longer needed. Demolition debris will be placed in temporary onsite storage
areas pending final transportation and disposal and/or recycling according to the procedures listed below.
A plan will be implemented for de -energizing portions of the facility to allow safe decommissioning and formal
lock out and tag out procedures. This will ensure all electrical components are placed and maintained in a safe
condition for demolition activities prior to the start of work.
PV Module and Tracker Removal and Recycling
During decommissioning, project components that are no longer needed will be removed from the site and
recycled, reused or disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal facility. The first operation is to disconnect
and remove modules from the tracker assemblies.
Next, the tracker and mounting structures, DC wiring materials, and combiner boxes will all be assembled and
segregated for disposal or salvage. Steel piles that support the PV racking system will be removed and either re-
used or recycled to the maximum amount possible. Below ground portions of the supports will either be removed
or cut off at least two feet below ground surface and left in place.
The demolition debris and removed equipment will be safely removed from the premises and transported to an
appropriately licensed disposal facility or recycling center. Photovoltaic modules will either be re -used, recycled
or disposed of in accordance with applicable laws at the time of decommissioning.
Roads
Onsite access roads will remain in place during the decommissioning process. The roads may remain intact after
decommissioning if the property owner deems them beneficial for the future use of the site. Roads that will not
be used after the solar project's decommissioning will be removed at the end of the process.
Fencing
Project site perimeter fencing will be removed at the end of the decommissioning project, unless it may be utilized
for future use of the site and the property owner requests the fence remain in place. This includes the removal of
all posts, fencing material, gates, etc. to return the site to pre -project condition.
Transportation and Clean up
During the disassembly and demolition process, materials will be segregated and temporarily placed in gathering
areas for transportation. Various materials including, but not limited to, concrete, steel, aluminum, and copper
will be temporarily stockpiled at or near a designated processing location pending transport to an appropriate
offsite recycling facility. All such materials will then be transported from the site to approved designated facilities
for recycling, scrapping or disposal. All metals will be recycled to the extent practical given the recycling options
available at the time of decommissioning.
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In general, the decommissioning will be undertaken using traditional heavy construction equipment including, but
not limited to, front end loaders, cranes, track mounted and rubber -tired excavators, bull dozers, and scrapers.
Areas where excavation is required will be backfilled with natural material and compacted. Any voids left from
the removal of foundations will be backfilled with surrounding subsoil and topsoil and fine graded to ensure
suitable drainage and reclamation of natural grades.
Soil management and re -contouring operations will be conducted to minimize the surface area disturbance and
implement the activities in the safest and most efficient manner and in accordance with applicable local
requirements. Major earthwork is not anticipated as construction of the site will not alter the general grade across
the site.
To account for post -decommissioning dust control, areas of exposed soils will be revegetated, consistent with the
expected future use of the site and State or County requirements. The native dry grass vegetation will be re-
established to prevent the spread of weeds. Mulching or palliatives may be used for temporary dust control until
vegetation is established.
Monitoring Site Restoration
Upon completion of the decommissioning process, a one-year restoration monitoring period will begin.
Monitoring will ensure that grading and drainage implemented is successful in stabilizing water flow patterns and
that the cover vegetation (native dry grass vegetation or other depending on land use) will be reestablished to
prevent the spread of weeds. Corrective actions will be implemented if such monitoring determines adverse
conditions are present because of an inadequate restoration.
2. Decommissioning/Reclamation Cost Estimates
Pivot commits to working together with the County to update the cost estimates every five years from the
establishment and submittal of the security bond. The cost estimates will include all costs associated with the
dismantling, recycling, and safe disposal of facility parts and site reclamation activates and consider the salvage
value of the facility.
Initial cost estimate (2022):
Fencing
$6,750
Structures
$92,250
Modules
$67,500
Electrical
$33,750
Site
Restoration
$24,750
Total
$225,000
The scope includes:
• Electrical permit fees
• Removal and disposal of wildlife -friendly game fence
• Removal of racking and foundations
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• Removal of modules
• Removal of electrical equipment (transformers, pads, etc.)
• Removal of electrical DC string wiring and AC underground wiring
• Site restoration and reclamation
• Waste disposal fees
• Temporary restrooms and necessary facilities for workers
• Safety and protection equipment
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ENERTIA
CONSULTING GROUP LLC
November 20, 2023
Weld County Planning and Building Department
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Drainage Narrative
Pivot Solar Energy Solar Facility on the Workmans Livestock Parcel
22257 WCR 52, Weld County
To whom it may concern:
1515 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202
(609) 234-5502
rick.hagmayer@enertiacg.com
This drainage narrative is intended to provide Weld County with drainage and land disturbance
information related to a proposed 55.79 acre solar facility identified as Pivot Energy Solar Facility on
the Workmans Livestock Parcel (Project). The Project will be designed and will be constructed and
maintained in a manner that minimizes storm water related impacts, in accordance with 2020 Weld
County Engineering and Construction criteria.
P roject Specific Information
P roject Name, Property Address and Weld County Parcel No.
P ivot Energy Solar Facility on the Workmans Livestock Parcel,
Parcel No. 96126300069
Developer/Owner
P ivot Energy, 1750 15th Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202
P ite/Civil Engineer
Enertia Consulting Group, LLC, 1515 Market Street, Denver, CO 80202
P roject Location and Description
The Project will consist of up to an approximately 10 MW solar facility located on approximately 55.79
acres of undeveloped land within an approximately 73.46 acre parcel; and within Section 26, Township
5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. The Project site is bounded by WCR
to the south, and agricultural land to the west, north, and east.
P roject components include: up to a 10 MW solar facility with approximately 20000 solar panels
mounted on steel H -piles; concrete equipment pads; 20' gravel access driveway with emergency turn-
around; and perimeter fence with access gate. With the exception of a gravel driveway and concrete
pads for transformers and inverters, the remainder of the solar facility will not require clearing/grubbing
of existing vegetation and grading unless required to prevent shading of the solar array.
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Land Disturbance and Drainage Information
Existing Ground Surface Conditions, Drainage Patterns and Imperviousness
The 55.79 acre solar facility project area may be characterized as undeveloped agricultural land. The
applicable FIRM Map (No. 08123C1735E), included in Appendix A, indicates that the Project site is
located in a Zone X floodplain which is an area of minimal flood hazard. Based on NRCS soils data
(also included in Appendix A), the site soils are identified as Clam Loam classified as Hydrologic Soil
Group C. As shown on Figure 1 in Appendix A, the site ground surface generally slopes at an average
of 0-1 percent from south to north of the Project site. In general, storm water is conveyed across the
Project area toward the northern property boundary.
Land Disturbance Activities
The site improvements considered as land disturbance activities include installation of: (i) all-weather
gravel surface driveway, (ii) concrete equipment pads, and (iii) Class VI equipment pads:
Gravel Access Drive — One all-weather gravel surface access drives will extend from existing
WCR 52. Given the site soils, a 12 -inch -thick gravel Class VI base surface (consistent with
similar solar facility access drives within Weld County) is proposed. This depth of gravel over
compacted subgrade is sufficient to provide routine and emergency access to the Project.
(ii) Concrete Equipment Pads — Concrete equipment pads will be installed beneath inverters and
transformers and other electrical equipment as required with the development. The pads will
be at least 8 -inches thick with reinforcing steel.
(iii) Class VI Equipment Pads — Class VI road base equipment pads will be installed beneath
other electrical equipment as required with the development. The pads will be at least 12 -
inches thick over compacted subgrade.
Lastly, components of the 56.71 acre solar facility will include up to 20000 solar panels placed on steel
H -piles driven into the ground. Since the solar panels will be tracking panels (rotate through the day to
track the path of the sun), the ground surface vegetation beneath the panels will continue to grow.
Some minimal grubbing may be necessary to prepare the site with planned native seed mixes. Onsite
conditions at the time of seeding will dictate necessity of such methods. The purpose of the seeding is
to increase the density of native vegetation; therefore, the grubbing is not considered land disturbance
(if it is necessary).
The imperviousness values included herein are based on the current layout at the time of this report.
These values are subject to change as design progresses through the natural engineering process.
Land Disturbance Area
A total of approximately 37879 sf or 0.87 acres of the Project area is anticipated to be disturbed. The
total disturbance numbers are summed in the following table.
Disturbance Surface
Type
Disturbance Area (sf)
Disturbance Area (ac)
Gravel
Access
Drive
33,771
0.775
Concrete
Equipment
Pads
1,450
0.033
Class
VI
Equipment
Pads
2,658
0.061
Total
137,879
10.870
Weld County Planning and Building Department
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Hydrologic Design Criteria
The following table includes hydrologic design criteria used in this analysis.
Parameter Ivalue
I
Unit
I
Reference
Time
of
Concentration,
Tc
-
min.
MHFD
Rational
Peak
Method
Runoff
(Appendix
Prediction by the
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Runoff
Coefficient,
C
MHFD
Table
Criteria
6-4
Manual,
Chapter
6,
1
-hr
Point
Rainfall,
P1
(100
-Year)
2.74
inches
NOAA
Rainfall
Data (Appendix A)
Storm
Runoff, Q (100-YR)
-
cfs
Q = CIA
Basin Conditions
The footprint of the solar facility and access drive along with the areas delineated by oil setbacks is
considered to be the subject drainage area under both existing and proposed conditions.
The existing condition basin (identified as basin X1 on Figure 1) was analyzed to calculate the peak
runoff for the design storm using an imperviousness percentage of 2%. This percentage is based on
the soil type and existing conditions of the site.
The proposed condition basin (identified as basin Al on Figure 1) was analyzed to calculate the peak
runoff for the design storm using an impervious percentage of 2.66%. This percentage is based on the
majority of the site remaining as 2% impervious, 0.78 acres changing to 40% impervious (access drive
area), 0.03 acres changing to 100% impervious (concrete pad area), and 0.06 acres changing to 40%
impervious (Class VI pad area). It should be noted that the tracking solar panels are not classified as
ground surface because precipitation falling on the solar panels will shed onto the undisturbed
vegetated surface below.
Stormwater Runoff
The stormwater runoff for existing and proposed conditions is calculated based on the Rational
Method. The 100 -year, 1 -hour storm event was analyzed for basins Al and X1. The flow path for the
basins is generally from south to north on the Project site. The average ground surface slope along the
flow path is 0.2%. The time of concentration to this point was calculated using MHFD equations are
summarized below and can be found on the MHFD Peak Runoff Prediction by the Rational Method
form in Appendix A. The Runoff Coefficients are also included in the MHFD Peak Runoff Prediction by
the Rational Method and are summarized below.
Basin
of
Concentration (min)
Runoff
Coefficients
(C100)
Time
X1
81.66
0.49
Al
81.00
0.49
The precipitation data used for the 100 -year, 1 -hour storm event is based on NOAA rainfall data from
the Project site and is included in Appendix A. Per the Basin Runoff Calculation (MHFD Peak Runoff
Prediction by the Rational Method) included in Appendix A the 100 -year runoff flows are as follows:
Basin
Q100
(cfs)
X1
62.53
Al
63.23
Net
0.70
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Under developed conditions, runoff will follow existing drainage patterns and will not significantly
increase peak flows (increase from 62.53 cfs to 63.23 cfs).
Detention Exemption
It is understood solar facilities developed within Type C and/or Type D soils are exempt from the
requirement to provide detention per Sec. 8-11-40 (I) if the total proposed impervious area is less than
4,500 sf. This solar project proposes 33771 sf of gravel drive at 40% impervious, 1450 sf of concrete
pads at 100% impervious, and 2658 sf of Class VI pads at 40% impervious, for a composite
impervious area of 16022 sf.
The Project is exploring the possibility of proposing the use of permeable pavers for the access drive
instead of gravel. Permeable pavers do not add to the imperviousness of the Site, and would therefore
reduce the total propsed impervious area to 1200 sf of concrete pads at 100% impervious, and 1600 sf
of class VI pads at 40% impervious, for a composite impervious area of 1840 sf. This approach would
exempt the project from the requirement to provide detention per Sec. 8-11-40 (I).
Alternatively, the project could continue to propose Class VI gravel for the access drives and provide
on -site detention. Since the layout is unknown at this time, detention calculations will be provided at a
later time if this option is used.
Summary
The following list summarizes key components of the Project and findings related to land disturbance
and storm water impacts.
1. Installation of the solar facility will temporarily disturb the ground surface within the
55.79 acre project area but won't require clearing and grubbing of vegetation or
grading, except for concrete equipment pad and gravel access drive installation.
2. Grubbing may be required to provide appropriate conditions for seeding. It is intended
for the vegetation throughout the site to be improved as a result, therefore is not
considered land disturbance.
The areas considered impervious (1450 SF of 100% impervious concrete pads) or semi -
impervious (33771 SF of 40% impervious gravel access drive and 2658 sf of 40 sf
Class VI pads) total 0.87 acres, or 1.56% of the 55.79 acre solar facility area.
4. Under existing conditions, the peak flow originating from the solar facility area for the
100 yr — 1 hr storm event is 62.53 cfs.
5. Under developed conditions, the peak flow originating from the solar facility area for the
100 yr - 1 hr storm event is 63.23 cfs.
6. The solar facility is located within Type C/D soils; therefore detention is not required if
the total additional impervious area is less than 4,500 sf.
7. Since the land disturbance is less than 1 acre, a CDPS storm water certificate issued by
CDPHE is not required for this Project.
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8. Installation and operation of the solar facility is not expected to impact existing drainage
patterns or flow rates on or around the Project site. Runoff water quality will not be
impacted by the solar facility components.
9. The Project design will adequately protect public health, safety and general welfare and
have no adverse effects on offsite properties.
We trust that the information provided is acceptable and complete. Please let me know if you have
any questions or require additional information. Please contact me at rick.hagmayer@enertiacg.com
or (609) 234-5502 should you require additional information.
Sincerely,
ENERTIA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Rick Hagmayer, PE
Senior Project Manager
attachment
Appendix A
Reference Documents
• FIRM Map
• USDA Soils Report
• Project Drainage Map
• Basin Runoff Calculations
• Project Vicinity Map
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Preface
Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas.
They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information
about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for
many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban
planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers.
Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste
disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand,
protect, or enhance the environment.
Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose
special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil
properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions.
The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of
soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for
identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations.
Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area
planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some
cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/
portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering
applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center
(https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs) or your NRCS State Soil
Scientist (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/contactus/?
cid=nrcs142p2_053951).
142p2_053951).
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are
seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as
septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to
basements or underground installations.
The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States
Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the
Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National
Cooperative Soil Survey.
Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available
through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its
programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a
part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not
all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require
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audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
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Contents
Preface 2
Soil Map 5
Soil Map 6
Legend 7
Map Unit Legend 8
Map Unit Descriptions 8
Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 10
3 Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum 10
21 Dacono clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes 11
References 13
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Soil Map
The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of
soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to
produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.
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Meters
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MAP LEGEND
Area of Interest (AO!)
Area of Interest (AO1)
Soils
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Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
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Closed Depression
Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
Mine or Quarry
Miscellaneous Water
Perennial Water
Rock Outcrop
Saline Spot
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
Sodic Spot
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Spoil Area
Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
Rails
Interstate Highways
US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
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MAP INFORMATION
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA -MRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part
Survey Area Data: Version 22, Aug 24, 2023
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8, 2021 Jun 12,
2021
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
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Map Unit Legend
Map
Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
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Aquolls and Aquents,
substratum
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Map Unit Descriptions
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the
soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along
with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more
major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named
according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic
class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the
landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the
characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some
observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.
Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without
including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made
up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor
components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils.
Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the
map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called
noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a
particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties
and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different
management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They
generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the
scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas
are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a
given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit
descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor
components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not
mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it
was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and
miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the
usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate
pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or
landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The
delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the
development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however,
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onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous
areas.
An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.
Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil
properties and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for
differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major
horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness,
salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the
basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas
shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase
commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha
silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate
pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps.
The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar
in all areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or
miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present
or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered
practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The
pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat
similar. Alpha -Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas
that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar
interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion
of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can
be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made
up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil
material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
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Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part
3 Aquolls and Aquents, gravelly substratum
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 3627
Elevation: 4,000 to 7,200 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 18 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 45 to 55 degrees F
Frost -free period: 80 to 155 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding
or not frequently flooded during the growing season
Map Unit Composition
Aquolls and similar soils: 55 percent
Aquents, gravelly substratum, and similar soils: 30 percent
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Aquolls
Setting
Landform: Swales, streams, flood plains
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Recent alluvium
Typical profile
HI - 0 to 48 inches: loam
H2 - 48 to 60 inches: gravelly sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 3 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to high
(0.20 to 2.00 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 6 to 48 inches
Frequency of flooding: Frequent
Frequency of ponding: None
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to slightly saline (0.0 to 4.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 8.0 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): None specified
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 6w
Hydrologic Soil Group: D
Ecological site: R067BY035CO - Salt Meadow
Hydric soil rating: Yes
Description of Aquents, Gravelly Substratum
Setting
Landform: Stream terraces
Down -slope shape: Linear
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Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Recent alluvium
Typical profile
HI - 0 to 48 inches: variable
H2 - 48 to 60 inches: very gravelly sand
Properties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 3 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Poorly drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high to very
high (0.57 to 19.98 in/hr)
Depth to water table: About 6 to 24 inches
Frequency of flooding: Frequent
Frequency of ponding: None
Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to moderately saline (0.0 to 8.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 6.6 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 6w
Land capability classification (non irrigated): 6w
Hydrologic Soil Group: D
Ecological site: R067BY035CO - Salt Meadow
Hydric soil rating: Yes
Minor Components
Bankard
Percent of map unit: 10 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
Ustic torrifluvents
Percent of map unit: 5 percent
Hydric soil rating: No
21 Dacono clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 361y
Elevation: 4,550 to 4,970 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 14 to 18 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 52 degrees F
Frost -free period: 140 to 160 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
Map Unit Composition
Dacono and similar soils: 85 percent
Custom Soil Resource Report
Minor components: 15 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Dacono
Setting
Landform: Terraces
Down -slope shape: Linear
Across -slope shape: Linear
Parent material: Mixed alluvium
Typical profile
H1-0to12 inches:
H2 - 12 to 21 inches.
H3 - 21 to 27 inches
H4 - 27 to 60 inches.
clay loam
▪ clay loam
: clay loam
• very gravelly sand
P roperties and qualities
Slope: 0 to 1 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Drainage class: Well drained
Runoff class: Low
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately high (0.20
to 0.60 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent
Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0.0 to 2.0 mmhos/cm)
Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 6.3 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 2s
Land capability classification (non irrigated): 3s
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Ecological site: R067BY042CO - Clayey Plains
Hydric soil rating: No
Minor Components
Heldt
Percent of map unit: 5
Hydric soil rating: No
N unn
Percent of map unit: 5
Hydric soil rating: No
Altvan
Percent of map unit: 5
Hydric soil rating: No
percent
percent
percent
References
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling
and testing. 24th edition.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of
soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00.
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of
wetlands and deep -water habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service FWS/OBS-79/31.
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States.
Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric
soils in the United States.
N ational Research Council. 1995. Wetlands: Characteristics and boundaries.
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service.
U .S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nres/detai I/national/soils/?cid=nres 142p2_054262
Soil Survey Staff. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for
making and interpreting soil surveys. 2nd edition. Natural Resources Conservation
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http://
www.nres. usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=n res142p2_053577
Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http://
www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=n res142p2_053580
Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands
Section.
U nited States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of
Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical
Report Y-87-1.
U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
N ational forestry manual. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/
home/?cid=nrcs142p2_053374
p2_053374
U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
N ational range and pasture handbook. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/
detail/national/landuse/rangepastu re/?cid=stelprdb 1043084
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U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
N ational soil survey handbook, title 430 -VI. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nres/detai I/soils/scientists/?cid=nres 142p2 054242
U nited States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States,
the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook
296. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?
cid=nrcs142p2_053624
U nited States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land
capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http://
www.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nres142p2_052290.pdf
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PEAK RUNOFF PREDICTION BY THE RATIONAL METHOD
Version 2.00 released May 2017
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
Denver, Colorado
Purpose:
Function:
Content:
Intro
Rational Calcs
Weighted C
Weighted Slope
Weighted Tc
Design Info
Acknowledgements:
Comments?
Revisions?
This workbook applies the Rational Method to estimate stormwater runoff and peak
flows from small urban catchments (typically less than 90 acres)
1. To calculate the runoff coefficient, C for a catchment
2. To calculate the time of concentration, and then compare with the regional time
of concentration limit used for the Denver region. The smaller one is
recommended as the rainfall duration for use with the Rational Method.
3. To calculate the design rainfall intensity and resulting peak flow rate.
The workbook consists of the following five sheets:
Describes the purpose of each sheet in the workbook.
Performs Rational Method calculations, Q = CIA
Supporting tool to calculate area -weighted runoff coefficients from sub -areas.
Supporting tool to calculate length -weighted slope from multiple flow reaches.
Supporting tool to calculate reach -weighted time of concentration from multiple flow reaches.
Provides background information from the USDCM
Spreadsheet Development Team:
Derek N. Rapp, P.E.
Peak Stormwater Engineering, LLC
Holly Piza, P.E. and Ken MacKenzie, P.E.
Urban Drainage and Flood Control District
Direct all comments regarding this spreadsheet workbook to:
Check for revised versions of this or any other workbook at:
UDFCD email
Downloads
UD-WORKBOOK-UD-RATIONAL-2.00.xlsm, Intro
11/20/2023, 8:53 PM
Calculation of Peak Runoff using Rational Method
Designer: Tom Nichols
Company: Enertia Consulting Group
Date: 11/2012023
Project: Pivot Solar 50/51
Location: Workman Livestock Parcel
Version 2.00 released May 2017
Cells of this color are for required user -input
Cells of this color are for optional override values
Cells of this color are for calculated results based on overrides
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Selected t. = t minimum � mart[ min(Computedtt , Regional tc);
Select UDFCD location for NOAA Atlas 14 Rainfall Depths from the pulldown list OR enter your own depths obtained from the NOAA website (click this link
2-yr 5-yr 10-yr 25-yr 50-yr 100-yr 500-yr
1 -hour rainfall depth, P1 (in) = 0.85 I 1.12 I 1.40 1.86 2.27 I 2 74 I 4.04
Rainfall Intensity Equation Coefficients =
a b c
28.50 r 10.00 0.786
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I(in/hr) — (b + tc)c
Q(cfs) = CIA
Subcatchment
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Area
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NRCS
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Soil Group
Percent
Imperviousnes
P
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Runoff Coefficient, C
Overland (Initial) Flow Time
Channel zed (Travel) Flow Time
Time of Concentration
Rainfall Intensity, I (in/hr)
Peak Flow, i1 (cfs)
2-yr
5-yr
10-yr
25-yr
50-yr
100-yr
500-yr
Overland
Flow Length
L,(ft)
U/S
Elevation
(it)
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D/S
Elevation
(ft)
(O�rtional)
Overland
Flow Slope
S, (ft/ft)
Overland
Flow Time
t, (min)
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L, (ft)
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(ft)
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S, (ft/ft)
NRCS
Conveyance
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Velocity
V, (fusee)
Channelized
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tt (min)
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t�(min)
Regional
t0(min)
Selected
t, (min)
2-yr
5-yr
10-yr
25-yr
50-yr
100-yr
500-yr
2-yr
5-yr
10-yr
25-yr
50-yr
100-yr
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0.92
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0.21
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81.00
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28.96
42.99
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Area -Weighted Runoff Coefficient Calculations
Version 2.00 released May 2017
Designer: Tom Nichols
Company: Enertia Consulting Group
Date: 11/20/2023
Project: Pivot Solar 50/51
Location: Workmans Livestock Parcel
Subcatchment
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Cells of this color are for optional override values
Cells of this color are for calculated results based on overrides
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Pivot Energy Inc.- Dust Mitigation Plan
Stormwater best management practices will be followed to mitigate dust and debris during the
construction process.
Construction staff are responsible for dust control and will determine which of the following
methods are needed to accommodate the specific site and weather conditions:
• Sprinkling/irrigation- Sprinkle ground surface with water to moisten the area and
control dust. Extra watering may be considered for haul roads and other traffic routes.
• Vegetative cover- Vegetative cover may be used in areas where construction staff do
not designate for vehicle traffic. Vegetative cover can help reduce wind velocity at the
ground surface, therefore reducing dust accumulation.
• Mulch- The use of mulch may be used as a useful dust control method for a recently
disturbed area.
• Wind breaks- Wind break barriers might be used to reduce the intensity of the wind
throughout the site.
• Stone- Stone may be used atop portions of the site to reduce the amount of dust that
will be kicked up into the air.
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Pivot Energy Inc. - Landscape and Screening Plan
Pivot Solar 50 LLC and Pivot Solar 51 LLC, c/o Pivot Energy Inc., ("Pivot"), are being constructed
near the intersection of Weld County Road 52 and 46. The sites are co -located ands
approximately 60 acres. Solar facilities present a low profile, especially
when compared to other operational energy and commercial facilities already
present on and near the property. As such, these installations generate very little
visual impact to neighboring properties and typically require little in the way of visual
buffering.
The main strategy employed to lessen visual impact of the proposed installation is to site the
facility at the greatest feasible distance from any residences on neighboring properties and from
the right-of-way. If there are neighboring residences within a 500 -foot buffer, Pivot Energy
Inc. will provide an option to decrease visual impacts, such as opaque fencing, landscaping
features, or an agreed upon mitigation measure. The applicant proposes to surround the
facility with a decorative, wildlife friendly game fence which will serve to break up the visual
impact of the facility when viewed from adjoining properties. Within the fence line and
on any other areas disturbed during construction, applicant will establish native,
low -growth grasses in keeping with vegetation common for the area to allow the project
area to blend in with the surroundings.
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Pivot Energy Inc. - Maintenance and Vegetation Plan
Site maintenance is critical to ensure that an operational solar facility meets all conditions of
operation. This document outlines the steps the operator will take to ensure the site is properly
maintained during construction and throughout the operational life of the facility.
1) Weed Management
If construction occurs during growing season, Pivot will apply broadleaf herbicide
prior to commencing construction. Once construction is complete, Pivot will re -apply
broadleaf herbicide if needed to allow planted native grass seed mix to revegetate.
ii) Hydro -seed or hydro -mulch a drought tolerant native grass seed mix in the early
spring or early fall. Final seed mix will be determined by an approved professional
knowledgeable with re -vegetation means and methods.
iii) Mow project area a minimum of once per year, at a cut height of no less than six
inches. It is possible that mowing may need to take place twice or more during the
growing season
iv) Since weed seeds remain viable in the soil for number years, site and weed
management is a long-term process. Treated areas will be monitored annually and re-
treated if necessary, using typical weed management practices and procedures.
2) Planting Method
Preferred method will be hydroseed and hydro -mulching. If required, nutrient
supplementation will take place to ensure the successful establishment of permanent ground
cover. Permanent seeding shall occur between December 1 and May 1 or between August 1
and September 1, or as recommended by a vegetation specialist.
3) Temporary Seed Mix
Temporary seeding areas, which will be ready for stabilization after May 1 and before August
1, shall be seeded with Millet or Sorghum at the rate of 40 pounds per acre, with the amount
of fertilizer as specified. The requirement to plant temporary seeding does not eliminate the
requirement to plant permanent seeding. Straw mulch is not required for temporary seeding.
4) Permanent Seed Mix
To consist of native, drought -tolerant, low growth grasses and flowering plants. If viable,
preference will be given to a seed mix that can support pollinators. Final mix will be
determined at the time of planting by a qualified vegetation specialist.
5) Site Maintenance Checklist
a) Mow project area once per year at a minimum to a cut height of 6 inches or greater.
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b) Walk the site and remove any accumulated debris on either side of the fence line and
properly dispose. No burning of trash will be allowed.
c) Apply herbicide as needed to control noxious weeds.
d) Inspect and re -seed any bare ground with permanent seeding.
e) Inspect fence and repair as needed.
f) Inspect all-weather access road and repair as needed.
g) Inspect site for any visible erosion. Remove transported sediment and implement
necessary erosion control measures to minimize future maintenance issues.
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ENERTIA
CONSULTING GROUP LLC
November 20, 2023
Weld County Planning and Building Department
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
RE: Traffic Impact Letter
Use by Special Review — Workmans Livestock Parcel
NE Corner of Weld County Road (WCR) 52 & WCR 45, Weld County
To whom it may concern:
I. Introduction
1515 Market Street
Denver, CO 80202
(609) 234-5502
rick.hagmayer@enertiacg.com
In fulfillment of the Weld County Use by Special Review (USR) permitting requirements, Enertia
Consulting Group (Enertia) has completed this Traffic Impact Letter for the proposed Pivot Energy
Solar Facility on the Workmans Livestock Parcel located on approximately:
55.79 acres northeast of the intersection of WCR 52 and WCR 45.
The intent of this Report is to provide traffic related information and identify potential project impacts to
affected roadways within Weld County.
The following information is included in this letter report:
• Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule
• Designated Travel Route
• Daily Vehicle Trip Generation
• Conclusions
II. Existing Conditions
Location
The project is located on an approximately 55.79 acre project site within a larger 73.46 acre parcel
along the east side of WCR 45, north of WCR 52 on Weld County Parcel: No. 096126300069 in
Section 26, T5N, R65W 6PM .
Weld County Planning and Building Department
Page 2 of 4
III. Proposed Condition
Components
The Pivot Energy Solar Facility on the Workmans Livestock Parcel project shall generally include: up
to a 10 MW solar facility with approximately 20,000 tracking solar panels mounted on steel I -beams;
concrete pad mounted inverters and transformers; an access drive with emergency turn -around and
perimeter fence with gate.
Construction Schedule
It's currently anticipated that the Use by Special Review Permit will be issued by Weld County on or
before March 01, 2024. Accordingly, a construction start/mobilization date of April 01, 2024 has been
established. Based on this, the following preliminary schedule is currently considered:
• Driveway and material staging area prep April 01, 2024 - April 21, 2024
• Solar Facility Component Delivery
• Perimeter Fence Installation
• Solar Panel Foundation Installation
• Transformer and Inverter Installation
• Solar Panel Installation
Designated Travel Route
April 22, 2024 — June 02, 2024
May 03, 2024 — June 02, 2024
June 02, 2024 - September 02, 2024
September 03, 2024 — October 01, 2024
October 04, 2024 — December 31, 2024
The designated access route is: US -85 north to WCR 52. WCR 52 east to the site. Figure 1 illustrates
the access route. The following is a brief description of the access route roadways.
US -85 - US -85, in the vicinity of WCR 52, is a 4 -lane asphalt -paved road with left turn lanes and
acceleration/deceleration lanes; and a posted speed limit of 50mph. It's anticipated that 100
percent of material deliveries will be from the south.
WCR 52 — 2.1 miles of the 3.4 mile segment of WCR 52 included in the travel route is a 2 -lane,
asphalt -paved road with intermittent bar ditches. The road surface appears to be in fair condition.
The remaining 1.3 miles of the 3.4 mile segment of WCR 52 included in the travel route is a 2 -
way gravel road with intermittent bar ditches. The road surface appears to be in fair condition.
It's anticipated that all material deliveries will travel along WCR 52 via US -85.
Weld County Planning and Building Department
Page 3 of 4
Daily Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution
Project development may be divided into the following 4 phases (site preparation, material and
equipment delivery, solar facility construction and solar facility maintenance). The following Table 1
illustrates the estimated average daily trip generation by vehicle type for each Project phase.
Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation
Project Phase
(Time Period)
Vehicle Type
Estimated Gross
Vehicle Weight
Number of Vehicles Per
Day
Maximum
Vehicle
and
Trips
Average
Per Day
Site Preparation
(approx. 1-3
weeks)
.
Equipment
Hauling
Trucks
30,000-65,000 lbs
0-2
0-4
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000
lbs
2-5
4-10
Fuel
Delivery
20,000-30,000 lbs
1
2
Max-16/Ave-9
Material
(approx.
and
Delivery
4-5
Equipment
weeks)
Conex Container
Delivery
Trucks
and
30,000-50,000 lbs
10-30
20-60
Equipment
Hauling
Trucks
20,000-40,000 lbs
0-8
0-16
Max-79/Ave-40
Solar facility Installation
(6-7 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to 10,000
lbs
20-30
40-60
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Material
Delivery
Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Max
—
64/Ave - 52
Operations
(ongoing
operational)
once
Utility Vehicle
2,000 to 10,000
lbs
1
per month or less
Max-
2/Ave-0
As illustrated in Table 1, the majority of traffic generated as a result of solar facility installation shall
occur during the 9 -month solar facility installation (max 79/ave 40vtpd). This traffic will generally be
site worker passenger vehicles.
The majority of heavy truck traffic including conex container delivery (total of 510-850 conex
containers/delivery trucks) and equipment (rubber tire loader, pile driver, forklift) delivery and pickup
will travel to and from the Project between 9:30 AM and noon and 1:30PM and 4:00PM.
Project related traffic during all phases will not be significant during AM and PM peak periods (7:30
9:00 AM and 4:30 — 6:00 PM, respectively).
Weld County Planning and Building Department
Page 4 of 4
IV. Conclusions
1. The Project is expected to generate up to 79 vehicle trips per day during material and
equipment delivery (anticipated to be up to one month at the beginning of the project
and one month at the end of the project), up to 64 vehicle trips per day during solar
facility installation (6-7 months) and up to 2 vehicle trips per month during solar facility
operation.
2. Site preparation and solar facility installation anticipated to begin in April 2024 and be
completed in December 2024.
3. The phase with the greatest amount of traffic (79 vtpd material and equipment delivery)
is expected to occur over a 4-5 week period (April 2024 — June 2024).
4. Daily Project related truck traffic is not expected to impact AM and PM peak traffic
periods.
5. Sight distance at the Project entrance is well over 1,000 feet both east and west along
WCR 52.
6. Access to the project site is through an existing driveway. Therefore, a Weld County
access permit will not be required.
7. As proposed, the solar garden site preparation, installation and ongoing
inspection/maintenance is not anticipated to create adverse traffic related impacts on
Weld County roads. Based on anticipated vehicle type and weight, the project is not
anticipated to degrade/damage Weld County roads and a Public Works Improvement
Agreement is not likely warranted.
We trust that this Traffic Impact Letter for the Pivot Energy Solar Facility on the Workmans Livestock
Parcel is acceptable and complete. Please contact me at rick.hagmayer@enertiacg.com or (609) 234-
5502 should you require additional information.
Sincerely,
ENERTIA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Rick Hagmayer, PE
Senior Project Manager
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PIVOT SOLAR
KENNEDY PARCEL PROJECT
WCR 43
WCR 52
DESIGNATED TRAVEL ROUTE
VIA US -85
WCR 52
SITE ACCESS
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FIGURE 1 - PROXIMITY MAP & DESIGNATED TRAVEL ROUTE
PIVOT ENERGY SOLAR FARM - WORKMANS LIVESTOCK PARCEL
WELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DATE: 11/20/2023
SCALE: 1" = 5,000'
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Energy
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Pivot Energy held a community meeting at the Kersey Community Center, 215 2nd St, located at Kersey, CO 80621,
from 4-7 PM on Thursday, December 7th, 2023. No neighbors attended the community meeting.
On 11/24/23, All neighbors within a 0.5 -mile radius of the project boundary were sent a postcard inviting them to
attend and providing contact information at Pivot to provide feedback.
In addition to the postcards, all direct abutters to the project were sent a USPS priority mail envelope containing the
following:
• A letter personally introducing the developer assigned to the project, Pivot Energy as a company, and Pivot's
Solar Projects
• Contact information for the developer
• Solar Project frequently asked questions
• A postcard inviting them to the community meeting in Kersey
pivotenergy.net
Notice of Inquiry
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Pre
-application
Case #
PRE23-0215
Date
of
Inquiry
December
13,
2023
Municipality
Kersey
CPA
Name
of
Person
Inquiring
Cait
O'Mara
Property
Owner
Workmans
Livestock,
LLC
Planner
Kim
Ogle
Planner
Phone
Number
970.400.3549
Planner
Email
Address
kogle@weld.gov
Legal
Description
LOT
B REC
EXEMPT
RE
-3136,
PT
SW4 26-5-65
•
1.
- -
-
_ -
Parcel
Number
096126300069
Nearest
Intersection
North
of
and
adjacent
to
CR
52, Approximately
800 -Feet
east
of CR
45
Type
of
inquiry
USR
for
a 10 -megawatt
Solar
Energy
Facility
The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated
intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary.
County jnner's signature
Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO X YES
Date of Contact 12.14.23
Comments:
Signature of Municipality Representative Title Date
Please sign and date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you
and return this signed form to Weld County Department of Planning Services.
Department of Planning Services
1402 N 17th Ave, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
970-400-6100 1 www.weld.gov
20230310
Notice of Inquiry
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Pre -application Case #
PRE23-0215
Date of Inquiry
December 13, 2023
Municipality
Evans CPA
Name of Person Inquiring
Cait O'Mara
Property Owner
Workmans Livestock, LLC
Planner
Kim Ogle
Planner Phone Number
970.400.3549
Planner Email Address
kogle@weld.gov
Legal Description
LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3136, PT SW4 26-5-65
Parcel Number
096126300069
Nearest Intersection
North of and adjacent to CR 52, Approximately 800 -Feet east of CR 45
Type of Inquiry
USR for a 10 -megawatt Solar Energy Facility
The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated
Intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary.
Count + planner's signature
Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO X
Date of Contact 12/20/2023
Comments:
While this property is located within the three-mile Evans -Weld CPA area
municipal boundaries and is east of the South Platte River. Annexation is
7i/aie
City Planner
Signature of Municipality Representative Title
YES
, it is over 2.25 miles east of existing Evans
not possible or practical at this time.
12/21/2023
Date
Please sign and date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you
and return this signed form to Weld County Department of Planning Services.
Department of Planning Services
1402 N 17th Ave, PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632
970-400-6100 I www.weld.gov
20230310
Weld County Treasurer
Statement of Taxes Due
Account Number R2654904
Assessed To
Parcel 096126300069
WORKMANS LIVESTOCK LLC
PO BOX 275
LA SALLE. CO 80645-0275
Legal Description
PT SW4 26-5-65 LOT B REC EXEMPT RE -3136 (.94R)
Year
Tax Charge
Tax Interest
2022 $1,250.36 $0.00
Fees
Situs Address
22257 COUNTY ROAD 52 WELD
Payments Balance
$0.00 ($1250.36) $0.00
Total Tax Charge
$0.00
Grand Total Due as of 12/12/2023
$0.00
Tax Billed at 2022 Rates for Tax Area 0698 - 0698
Authority
WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL DIST #6
NORTHERN COLORADO WATER
(NC
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER
(CCW
CENTRAL COLORADO WATER
SUBD
LA SALLE FIRE
AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE
HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY
WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION
Taxes Biped 2022
* Credit Levy
Mill Levy
15.0380000*
50.3990000
1.0000000
1.0680000
1.5 820000
5.1540000
6.3070000
3.1810000
0.4140000
Amount Values
$223.47 AG -SPRINKLER
$748.93 IRRIGATED LAND
$14.86 Total
$15.86
$23.51
$76.59
$9332
$47.27
$6.15
84.1430000
$1,250.36
Actual Assessed
$56,303 $14,860
$56,303 $14,860
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, REAL PROPERTY, AND MOBILE HOMES - AUGUST 1
TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK.
POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ON TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION PAYMENTS PAYMENTS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE AND
PROCESSED BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF THE MONTH.
Weld County Treasurer's Office
1400 N 17th Avenue
PO Box 458
Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: 970-400-3290
Pursuant to the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, the attached Statement of Taxes Due
issued by the Weld County Treasurer are evidence that as of this date, all current and prior year
taxes related to this parcel have been paid in full.
Signed: r
Date: rA LI(
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