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Home My WebLink About20242756.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR24-0012 - JANUS SOLAR, LLC Tyler Exhibit Submitted BY Pa e # Description Planning A. Commission Resolution of Recommendation Planning B. Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 10/1/2024) C. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation Memorandum and Agreement regarding Timeline D. Planning Services Extension (dated 8/14/2024) Email regarding the addition of Condition of Approval E. Planning Services #4.A to the Resolution (dated 10/3/2024) F. Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 10/18/2024) Letters of support from surrounding property owners G. Applicant (received 10/23/2024) H. Haley Reed Letter of support (received 10/23/2024) I. Pennie Nichol Letter of support (received 10/23/2024) J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. 2024-2756 WELD COUNTY, CO USR24 0012 Applicant: Janus Solar, LLC Planner: Chris Gathman Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility, including an 80 megawatt AC Solar Energy Facility (SEF) on 700 acres, a 20 megawatt AC BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), a step-up substation, transformer and maintenance facilities, and a 115kV electrical line connection to the existing Sand Creek Switching Station outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) zone District. Legal Description: The Solar Facility encumbers the W2 NW1/4 of Section 30, Township 1 North, Range 62 West; and the SW1/4 of Section 24, the NE1/4, the N1/2 SW1/4 of Section 25; Lot B of Corrected Recorded Exemption RECX11-0028 located in part of the NW1/4 of Section 25, Township 1 North, Range 63 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: East of and adjacent to County Road 71; 0.5 miles south of County Road 8; 0.75 miles west of County Road 75 Section Line; 0.25 miles north of County Road 4. WELD COUNTY, CO Signs I' •._ , r'. 1 • • i `I J •• it %, I• r < Ir so Is • • I lr • -400.? 004 I' iJl'��! 1 Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on Oth- 1 2024; at ';30 plak Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on 04' 23 204; at IQ/ OOfr'w► Applicant: DjV *5 SAar LL.C Request: A Site Specific Development Plar and Jse by Special Review Permit, for a 104_ Major Facility of a Public Utility, Including an 80 megawatt AC Solar Energy Facility (SEE) on 7C0 acres, a 20 megawatt AC BESS (Battery Energy — Storage System), a step-up substatior, transformer and maintenance fact es, and a 155kV e ectrical line c:nnection to the existing Sand Creek Switching Station outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (A.gricsilural) Zone District. Case Number: (MA —W& Acresloot ea FOR FURT R INFORMATION PLEASE ! NTACT C AT THE WELD COUNTY DE • RTMENT OF PLANN NG SERVICES. AT 970400- O. 1.:•IJlhuu r>4,> ,rt,C u. n.-luYd,M'd0i Wm ow -rubes: to n c. cw CJN r hit fns Ssr ik t1CRe0trnm i f !'Nn • ISO WC M .T.pmui kr vltolgiooni hag) OfOV:m/u'1,rtare ', 1'J. andmfrnlnr.Y O.W 2'nOin Ne rymntnp CGnOniLSNM OMI $10410 Cavny • h,ud1nFun uel.,;r:. uwNe MMUn c. x: vent .= ne�uiOMilheurv9s /r �. • dt— • f • sci ,p r- 1rr.IF �t�f •tl t .; i.. r L tv. 1 I •Ijtlr=•Yf:. 111 1• I',• . `, f •' v.. II I tli f 4. ~ 3 , V I. I rLL • cfr- y l �1r� e 1lrrr - : '1 rl e� y f - ,I •A • • 0 •l�0• Y�Rr deft �t (` u t r F.,,' trti • f! • \ public hearings concerning Planning property will be heard before? the ing Commission and County rnissioners. Board of County s CII be held at: om Both hearing TION BUILDING COUNTY ADIVIINISTRA CO 80631 WELD "O" Street • Greeley, 1150 will be held on Commission Hearing Planni�njg�� at I?aptit �illbeheld on ,f County Commissioner Hearing Board `0 2011, at /0: am Slit( Applicant: Special nt Plan and Use by `Utility, Request: pacillU or,a Publiceal - , Permit, Deva�^prase rgy pat ilikY' A 'occluding Permit, for o'egawa t MajorEn ity (SEE) (Battery and Inctud acres, an ga r70•rnegawatt AC BESS, transformer uan5� on 700 tem), a step-up substation, on, tr electrical ll efritr maintenance rfacilities, ands�nct dreek ,Weal IPJ A n4 [,:Switch in the n to the existing historic e ion connecticf subdivisions r and outside o Zone District. Zc n Acres: -1901 -- (Agricultural) Case :aA-29ac NTINFORMATION PLEASE ACT DEp. -TMEN1 OF AT THE WELD COUNTY SERVICES. AT g70-400- (sit FOR FURTH' pLANNI Is -Ml Public hearings concerning this property will he heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at WELD COUNTYADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 O'Street 8 Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility, including an 80 megawatt AC Solar Energy Facility (SEF) on 7U0 acres, a 20 megawatt AC BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), a step-up substation, transformer and maintenance facilities, and a 155kV electrical line connection to the existing Sand Creek Switching Station outside of subdivisions and historic townsltes In the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Case Numl;ea. Acres: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970 40p_�I� xtu :e6 rrngn: rql 4r , r -hen {'o+cYlCa,O,.mrNalm'eo!!In'1 not tonne) thrnunl Onl widtt �fr Spitli<Ora ,a2-rrmnr or I. llt/if!/R7,/pllfl of ,r,fta (/n• f)yj Oflef/knul nr(/(itn.7fteNlmrcun OPrnlvt,,, is it -rutty, um, nut.* ? Mlitiinilondlkb udull" l7�Cmr Uri*,v1+4N7 rr>lrrmfcrI-1"' iv(rIlioltOblr vl'ifirif?t anti ,.r „ "mfYcommiifli,neq lfrourrnt,- , f Signs r.' L i. Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be hold at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "0" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on QG 20 _ ; at 1130 pIN Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on Oct 3-3 20al/ ;at /0'06 tot Applicant: JGIV IS S'zr LJSL Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, for a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility, including on 80 megawatt AC Solar Energy Iacility (SEF) on 700 acres, a 20 megawatt AC BESS (Battery Energy Storage System), a step-up substation, transformer and maintenance facilities, and a 155kV electrical line _ connection to the existing Sand Creek Switching Station outside of subdivisions and histuric townsitcs in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Case Number: u ica\-001 Acres:__VQ. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT \iris AT THE WELD COUNTY DEPAR I MENT OF PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970-400-lol_ glut •117C7a! /ON retry+n cd r.ondrnnn& iiNtlpr i tr.l f ul Site Specifk D v, OprRWrt Mon at a tin: by i64:jal 4,143114'w Yarrnif faitle1 hd . 1l° i Din HQ( ituilfrdfq remn uPot4tf allehuualdB eino/L?tts. /foul, of orlhrlluo'i, legator,* ow numbAteat y-rnunrsy0m tpesWId r. Ali rat Holt, cnuh,v: r to chanu,I cu :WrulWll artrod; heelty tyip_t.1rr11,ni it Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTYADMINISTRATI0N BUILDING 1150 "O"Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held cm Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on l�l.c Applicant. Request: i Specia+ " Development Plan and Use by A Review Specific Deveor Facility of a Public Utility, Review Permit, � itr for a 1041 Major Facility (SEF) BESS (Battery an 80 megawatt AC Solar Energy Cne on 700 acres, a 20 megawatt AC transformer mnand Storage System), a step-up substation, maintenance facilities, and a 155kV electrical line connection to the existing Sand Creek Switching Station c in the A outside of subdivisions and historic townsite- (Agricultural) Zone Dicirict. of Case Number:ll5S TACT FOR FURTHER lNFOKMAhbON Pt EASE CON CAC2° AT THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMFN 1 OF PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970-400-1 ak rrRnrA'.vnano wet, CO` ni ware S MN'�' COm�r;OIrM M'r... r. vidn,omrcrn;rrr.,rwheye boon ws stns f inst ,rtnur A; TUITION.. u{ who n lnhng*.of'orrnov/a1D/V/�' Ptund:A9iMMrn butnnr arrulr'diuhlnr rounn�y%'a,rnKlW rut both rrM frfar� w?>� 9 Vicinity Map 1 (7 31, Itimar S 1 I 1 CC 1 1 r I 1 I 1 1 1 I a ..r a 1 CR 8 s s a se a a en i a a a � CR 4 dra era MI el so - 4 CR 6 a a a w I M 1 a a an a as i a a i a a a a a I I r I- N C) sami SITE lie i CR 8 a a a _ a a Fa a a a I a a nr i MS in a OS S n a a r" 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 f 1 I I ADAMS Lee CF l B a i a i WELD COUNTY, CO The blue stars indicate that this property owner submitted a letter of support. 1 The white stars indicate that this property owner submitted a letter of objection. i 'W I I I 1 1 -_ zint, Is :II PI II II II Li :7 nee imins ittdo 1 I t 4 Closest Residence SITE I I p I I I I a r.vir ;Kt It 3 it I USRs within one mile i /CR8 7eanes - a SI CR 6 0039 ruRAL CR 4 ti la S'S — MI MI ea U USR;1186 POWER LINES 116 KV USR-483- - GRAVELh MINING! SUP -280 GRAVEL PIT I. SUP -483 GRAN/ELI 10x'1INJ iNJG N ce U - IS es -a i ea a- a e i I SITE CR 8 re- - - a Sr fl iX U Faaa Me a i — r 1 I i ( to ce II I serat-401r-S-Olr'S-7411- CF WELD COUNTY, CO r I • SITE I 4 rw a AL II a [I l I I I I I I I I I 41 a l Conceptual Layout illorsome SIPS IIIIIMPUIP aline Massinse tawas •—Lf SAP Ofilail neat rise s iaat nee talk at. Iasi /VMl Conceptual Layout Substation Locations LEGEND PROPERTY BOUNDARY INTERNAL ADJACENT OWNER PROPERTY LINE FENCE EXISTING SETBACK OVERHEAD UNE EXISTING 115 KV OVERHEAD LINE EXISTING 230 KV OVERHEAD LINE PROPOSED LANDSCAPE B' CHAIN UNK SCREENING PERIMETER FENCE PROPOSED ROAD WHO FLOWUNE ADJACENT PROPERTY UNE SECTION QUARTER UNE SECTION UNE TOWNSHIP UNE SWITCHYARD ACCESS ROAD (BY OTHERS) STEEP SLOPE (TO BE AVOIDED) WILDUFE LAYDOW N CORRIDOR AND STAGING AREA TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AREA AND PARKING AREA PROJECT SUBSTATION SWITCHYARD (BY OTHERS) PROPOSED STORMWATER POND PROPOSED LANDSCAPE BORROW AREA UMITATION USE FOR SOIL -BASED ANCHOR SYSTEMS FOR SOLAR ARRAYS (VERY LIMITED) --- • ..-1<v•—• » nr-- - ?xM--- 2SQW— '• S i _ i I _I I,.,.,, 404•08 a i__ J_ a .a.. 4 111 t i _ i II II II II II -II=II=II=II=II- II=II=II=II=II=II= I 1 1 s T : j:7lr.TJ4iIiT.I IMSEO' M WF-A:TURE PROPOSED STORMWATER POND 'A' REQUIRED VOLUME: 0.381 ACRE -FT (SEE PRELIMINARY DRAINAGE REPORT BY KIMLEY HORN; DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 FOR INFORMATION.) DESIGN TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION TRAILER - AND PARKING AREA 50' RADIUS (TYP) PROPOSED PERMANENT SITE WITH 24 ACCESS GATE FOR MAINTENANCE ENTRANCE PROPOSED GATE TO BE LOCATED 35. MIN FROM. ROAD 20' WIDE GRAVEL ENTRANCE ROAD (TYP) 30' SETBACK (ROAD) Boundary between Prospect and Janus (Janus to the north and Prospect to the south) WILDLIFE CORRIDOR (TYP) 600ft WIDE MINIMUM (BY OTHER) aaacacacauccCacnt at11301t'nt:C3tUUat1000t n aaacuacananuat n nnnnnnoncnuant at7nan5Qut3a :unt ♦r+nnrtrannelrionnnt cannon : ant3nunn ;630UUtIOCIO ItInnonnnn iivant3u zuppoon 3nanao 31Aaaao ]canna "3170000 30aanC 30000U 011000 3170000 3aan0a 3an=7na : uaoa© 'Pinat1t3 J 20' SETBACK (PROPERTY UNE) PROJECT SU BSTATION (200'x 200'} n acocccu n ngaannn u utjncnuu o nnnnnan n n u c c nnnnn u nnca n annn 0; COUPLED BES S (TYP) o, r 4_� 9'.. 4- 3S RAD US M(P) 4 '�•:ancrnc.acucnnuccuanunn auuanucnnc` c= nn" cancan Cnnnannunanaanannan nntQnnnancucnenudnauunna ccccannunacononcE.u.anocanununcoungnc;tanconone canuunnucnot--------- ~`"~------••-"'-'•••-uut3d a.n©UUUDU COacaua000at ndt3nunaann tmcnaaaaa cnunnnnt3 •aRaaO . U tl t3 TEMPORARY cc nnaouacuc t CONGTRUCTION TRAILER ti. a t7 o n n n a n nct unuav'aoaaunaaaa ut AND PARKING AREA t: t3t3nunl3VIt3ttt3unc cnataI...4Huuaauu..uLau+aasLa as ]000t3t2LSnaOcat:^ nnnanninnunnuannunnnnnnnauunnnnunaua: Ocncucuca nuucaoauaonanuaanan9cot2Cunaucuat7Cc4 n t7aunt] unnnunnnna 9. V 35' RADIUS (TYP) r i PROPOSED CCTV LOCATION IMO I !y� e ■ r • ti w w J J PROSPECT SOLAR SUBSTATION (230 x 230') �TR I- STATE �/ SWITCHYARD i D (350'x250) AMEN issis,er WELD COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 21-7-350.C.1 - C.16 S ection 21-7-350.C.1 - The health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the County will be protected and served. S ection 21-7-350.C.2 - The natural and socio-economic environment of the County will be protected or enhanced. S ection 21-7-350.C.3 - All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights -of -way and joint use of rights -of -way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately presented. S ection 21-7-350.C.4 - The proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area. S ection 21-7-350.C.5 - A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented, including decommissioning and reclamation. S ection 21-7-350.C.6 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with all applicable provisions of the master plan of this County and service areas, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state and national plans. S ection 21-7-350.C.7 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably impact existing community services, nor will it create an expansion of the demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. S ection 21-7-350.C.8 - The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with existing easements, rights -of -way, other utilities, canals, mineral claims or roads. WELD COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 21-7-350.C.1 - C.16 S ection 21-7-350.C.9 - Adequate utilities exist or shall be developed to service the site, as necessary. S ection 21-7-350.C.10 - The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not unduly interfere with any significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area. S ection 21-7-350.C.11 - The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction, clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation and other needs of the facility construction or expansion. S ection 21-7-350.C.12 - The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and federal standards or established baseline levels. S ection 21-7-350.C.13 - The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area. S ection 21-7-350.C.14 - The benefits of the proposed developments over the life of the project outweigh the temporary losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development. S ection 21-7-350.C.15 - The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals n ecessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral access rights and easements for drainage, u tilities, access, etc. If the applicant has not obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights prior to issuance of a building permit by the County. S ection 21-7-350.C.16 - The proposed project will not present an unreasonable risk of exposure to or release of toxic or hazardous substances within the impact area. 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Lor ` _ te • N.4 \ ' • .l Intersection of CR 73 and CR 6 (section line) view looking south along CR 73 rt `f 4 \ -• w, tg,. •` i_ • 9 "w • • • ♦'��I \\ V r • / 4 / r i / l II I. // /1 / I / II I /+'I / r / / I I I / / Transmission lines f LI 24 X012 EXHIBIT MEMORANDUM TO: Board of County Commissioners DATE: August 14, 2024 FROM: Kahn McDougal, Deputy County Attorney SUBJECT: USR24-0012 and USR24-0013 Timeline Extension to a Horus Energy dba Janus Solar, LLC and Horus Energy Prospect Solar, LLC., are seeking approval of a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility or Public Agency for a 700 acre and 1500 acre Solar Project. As part of the procedure outlined in Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-2-260 and Section 21-3-320 of the Weld County Code there are impractical timelines identified that neither the applicant nor the planning staff can effectively meet. Therefore, the applicant has submitted a timeline extension agreement for the Board of County Commissioners to accept and sign showing that the applicant and the County are willing to waive the timelines established in Section 21-2-260 and Section 21-3-320.B.1 of the Weld County Code. Planning staff and County Attorney's office supports this timeline extension request. 7,19 2024-2213 PLGQQO?5 Pi..;9(R6o LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS TIMELINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO AND Horus Energy dba Janus Solar, LLC Horus Energy Prospect Solar, LLC MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY 1041 PERMIT August 13, 2024 INTRODUCTION The County of Weld, Colorado (the "County") 'and Horus Energy dba Janus Solar, LLC and Prospect Solar, LLC _(collectively referred to herein as "Horus") (each individually a "Party," or collectively the "Parties") hereby enter into this Timeline Extension Agreement (the "Agreement") effective as of August a., 2024, to define the applicable deadlines for review and final action by the County on Horus' Major Facilities of a Public Utility 1041 Permit applications ARTICLE I BACKGROUND Section 1.01 Horus is proposing to build two solar and battery storage projects, namely (1) the Janus Solar, LLC Project, a 700 -acre 80 MWnc PV solar project with the potential for up to a 20 MWnc BESS within pnvate land in southeast Weld County, and (2) the Prospect Solar, LLC project, a 1,500 -acre 199 MWnc PV solar project with the potential for up to a 100 MWnc BESS within private land in southeast Weld County(collectively, the "Projects") within the County's jurisdiction in unincorporated Weld County Section 1.02 The Projects are subject to approval by the County pursuant to the Weld County, Colorado, Weld County Code, specifically Code Chapter 21, Article III, Division 3, Permit Program for Site Selection and Construction of Major facility of a Public Utility (the "1041 Regulations") Hams has filed applications for approval of each of the two Projects through individual 1041 and USR Permit Applications, which have been assigned Case Number USR24- 0012 (Janus project) and Case Number USR24-0013 (Prospect project) (collectively, the "Applications") Section 1.03 The Applications and the County's review of the same are subject to various state statutes, including C R S § 24-65 1-501(2)(a) Section 1.04 C R S § 24-65 1-501(2) requires local government to publish a hearing notice for a 1041 application within 30 days after receipt of an application The initial public hearing, in turn, must take place between 30 and 60 days after publication of notice Section 1.05 Weld County Code Section 21-2-260 also includes deadlines associated with 1041 applications Specifically, upon the Department of Planning Services' determination that the application is complete, it must (1) set a Planning Commission public hearing date that cannot be more than thirty (30) days after the complete application is o?.oa,/ -a.z r3 O O J O submitted, (2) provide certain notices and post signs about the application and the public hearing at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, (3) refer the application to referral agencies for comment with a deadline to respond of twenty-eight (28) days, and (4) prepare staff comments for the Planning Commission After the Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation on the 1041 application, the Board of County Commissioners must hold a public hearing on the application within 45 days That public hearing also requires certain notices at least 10 days prior Weld County Code Section 21-2-310 Section 1.06 As required by the Weld County Code, Horus held a pre -application meeting with the County on April 5, 2023, covering both Applications Section 1.07 Horus first submitted the Applications for the Project on November 22, 2023 Section 1.08 Pursuant to Weld County Code Section 21-3-320, Horus was required to submit the Applications within ten (10) days after the pre -application meeting Section 1.09 Each of the County and Horus desires to waive certain of the deadlines set forth above to allow Horus to submit complete Applications and allow the County a full and fair opportunity to review and consider the Applications Section 1.10 Accordingly, the Parties have come to an agreement to waive the deadlines with respect to the Applications Section 1.11 The County and Horus mutually acknowledge that this Agreement is supported by appropriate and adequate consideration ARTICLE II. TERMS OF AGREEMENT The Parties stipulate and agree to an alternative review and local government action timeline as described below Section 2.01 Horus hereby waives the deadlines set forth in C R S § 24-65 1-501(2)(a) and Weld County Code Section 21-2-260 requiring that the County to notify the public the Applications within thirty (30) days and requiring that the County schedule a hearing on the Applications in front of the Planning Commission within thirty (30) days after the Applications are deemed complete Section 2.02 The County hereby waives the deadline set forth in Weld County Code Section 21-3-320 requiring that Horus submit the Applications within ten (10) days after the pre -application meeting Section 2.03 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Weld County Code, the Parties propose the alternative schedule of deadlines for review of and final action on the Applications as set forth in Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein 2 Section 2.04 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the County Code, the County shall be held to the schedule of deadlines for review of and final action on the Applications as set in Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein Section 2.05 The scheduled public hearing dates set forth in Attachment A shall not be rescheduled or continued past the date set for the County's final action on the Applications unless upon mutual written agreement of the Parties In such event the County shall set the Applications to be heard at the next regular meeting of the appropriate reviewing body Section 2.06 If the County does not take final action on the Applications set forth in Attachment A, the Applications shall be deemed approved Section 2 07 The Parties agree that this Agreement and the alternative review and final action timeline set forth in Attachment A, are reasonable ARTICLE III MISCELLANEOUS Section 3 01 Other than the waiver of the Deadlines, by entering into this Agreement neither party waives any rights or obligations contained within the Weld County Code applicable to the Project Section 3.02 This Agreement shall not be binding on any future applications for projects, by Horus or otherwise, within the County Section 3 03 The undersigned is authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Horus Horus has full corporate power and authority to carry out its obligations hereunder and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Horus, and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Horus enforceable against Horus in accordance with its terms /Signatures on the following page./ 3 0 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date set forth below Janus Solar, LLC 0 Date 8/1/2024 Date 8/1/2024 Attest '""�""`.'i Weld County Clerk of 1'tle Deputy Weld County Attorney 4 By SEe fux"owu Name Stefano Romamn Title Manager Prospect Solar, LLC By St e fi11t41 R':frn Name Stefano Romanm Title Manager COUNTY , LORADO By "C—___0 Name Kevin D Ross Title Chair Date _A116_1_9_2024, Date AUG 1 9 Z024_ n ATTACHMENT .4 Alternative Review and Final Local Government Action Timeline Task Deadline Original Applications submitted November 22, 2023 Revised Applications submitted April 17 and May 28, 2024 Referral agency comments due July 9, 2024 Staff Report and determination of completeness due regarding the Revised Applications September 16, 2024 County to provide notice of the public heating with the Planning Commission on the 1041 Applications and the USR Applications September 18, 2024 Public heanng with the Planning Commission on the USR Applications and 1041 Applications October 1, 2024 Decision from Planning Commission on USR Applications (Final Action) and recommendation on the 1041 Permit Applications Within ten (10) days of the public heanng with the Planning Commission Provide notice of the public hearing with the Board of County Commissions on the 1041 Applications Not less than ten (10) days before public heanng with the Board of County Commissioners Public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners on the 1041 Applications Within 45 Days of Planning Commission Recommendation Decision from Board of County Commissioners on the 1041 Applications (Final Action) Within twenty one (21) days of the Public Hearing with the Board of County Commissioners Houstan Aragon From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Jess Reid Deputy Clerk to the Board Weld County 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80631 tel 970-400-4212 Jessica Reid Wednesday, August 14, 2024 11 04 AM Houstan Aragon FW USR24-0013 2a_Auth Prospect Solar UWC 3-1-23 pdf, 2_Authorization Forms from Horus to Logan Simpson pdf, 2a_Auth CSOS Prospect Solar pdf, 2a_Auth Organizational Consent Prospect Solar 2-17-22 pdf, 1 b_Application USR Prospect Mark Prichard pdf Confidentiality Notice This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for 4 the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited From: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld gov> Sent: Monday, July 8, 2024 8 01 AM To: Jessica Reid <Jreid@weld gov> Cc: Maxwell Nader <mnader@weld gov> Subject: RE USR24-0013 Hi Jess There is no doc I could find that clearly states "DBA" I put that in there because Mark Prichard works for Horus Capital LLC a UK corporation and he signed the application form and has an authorization form designating him as one of the authorized agents The email address for Mark Prichard on the application form is really the key indicator that Horus is involved in this application submittal Horus is the parent corporation that created Prospect LLC and Janus LLC I see no harm in removing Horus Thanks, ODiana Aungst AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS TIMELINE EXTENSION FOR USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMITS, USR24-0012 AND USR24-0013, FOR 1041 MAJOR FACILITIES OF PUBLIC UTILITY OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT - HORUS ENERGY, DBA JANUS SOLAR, LLC, AND PROSPECT SOLAR, LLC APPROVED AS TO SUBSTANCE: Depa ent Head; or El ted Official APPROVED AS TO FUNDING: Chief Financial Officer, or Controller Jessica Reid From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Hi - Diana Aungst Thursday, October 3, 2024 8:00 PM Esther Gesick Maxwell Nader; Chloe White; Esther Gesick; Jan Warwick; Jessica Reid USR24-0012 and USR24-0013 Planning will be requesting that the following COA be added as #4.A. on both the USR24-0012 and the USR24- 0013 resolutions. A. The applicant shall submit an irrevocable standby letter of credit, bond, or alternate form of security in an amount sufficient to fund the estimated decommissioning/reclamation costs required by Section 23-4-1030.B.4 of the Weld County Code, for acceptance and approval by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners. Once approved, the Decommissioning and Reclamation Plan shall be updated to include the approved security information. (Department of Planning Services) Thanks, Diana A ungst AICP, CFM Principal Planner Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N 17th Ave. Greeley, CO 80631 D: 970-400-3524 0: 970-400-6100 daungstweld.gov www.weld.gov Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 1 - .- -0-2,..-_-. -•-_: - ._. v. ,r .- • • I. -,i.:"..}.7'.,:: -..----v H?. _s.; . .• • • •.er .e-gy1,...."- i1t r�J•..-.-�►+� •tir ••rte..•• . �y ,► j e}, w. � t�"�. •� rw..�. •tits it' .y. • i 'w:•�•yC'. .' C'tM ♦ ":R� - '. ._• � • Sri ♦ / • ,. —♦-"-+� 4 ^ Connection to the grid is via planned WAPA Sand Creek Switching Station on directly adjacent property Components include photovoltaic (PV) solar panels, inverters, project collector substation, access roads and 20 NW battery storage system (BESS) Key Site Selection Criteria • Support from local landowners interested in farm diversification and preserving agricultural land for long term future uses • Existing transmission lines and planned WAPA Sand Creek Substation with available capacity • Suitable site topography • Sufficient space to accommodate neighbor setbacks and wildlife movement • Avoidance of critical wildlife habitat, wetlands, floodplains and natural resources such as of l and gas 3 Minis 7 Economic and Community Benefits missagiessessiessis • $13M in County property tax revenue, plus sales and use tax • Additional Fire Protection District and School District investment • Clean, renewable, local energy that promotes energy independence and resilience • Support for local businesses during construction and spending in the County • Committed to being an involved community partner throughout the project with ongoing contributions to local organizations • Job creation throughout construction and operation • Provides farming families income diversification, predictable long-term revenue and generational land planning. aa a 10S is • • 00 Represents the Best Interests of the County Section 21-7-350C.4 The proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area. Project Compliance Promotes landowner rights. Allows opportunity for farm diversification, soil restoration, and predictable revenue. No conflicts with oil and gas development. Existing transmission infrastructure and WAPA substation less than 0.2 miles away demonstrates compatibility with character of neighborhood. During operations, the project is silent, with no light pollution, odors, or emissions. Minimal use of local services such as water, sewer, or emergency services. The Project preserves open land for future use. Incorporation of Best Management Practices resulted in no concerns from USFWS and CPW. 5 Project Studies diesiKr'rdigi<llir Sow Cumulative Studies • Socioeconomic and Community Benefit Report • Public Outreach • Preliminary Drainage Analysis • Traffic Impact Review Glint and Glare Analysis • %;;IP • Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan • Cultural Surveys • Visual Simulations • Decommissioning Plan • Emergency Response Plan • Critical Issues Analysis • Environmental Conservation Measures • Wetland and Waterbody Delineation • Protected Species Technical Memo • ALTA and Title Survey 6 r • Public Engagement • Newsletter about the project mailed to neighbors and stakeholders May 24th, 2023 • One-on-one meetings with concerned neighbors to address questions and mitigate project effects • Open house held on July 5th, 2023 for neighbors • Fourteen neighbors attended. Key feedback was incorporated into final project designs • Outreach letter addressed neighbor concerns sent on September 13th, 2024 • Project website is continually available with FAQs and contact information • We remain committed to regular and ongoing consultation throughout the project life 7 Public Engagement Janus Parcels Wildlife Corridor Neighbors Transmission Lines Prospect Janus Project Panels 500ft Buffer from Project Panels 0.2 0.4 Miles Solar PV panels contain inert materials (glass, polymer, aluminum, copper, and semiconductor materials) Electromagnetic fields are localized and would not expose anyone outside the facility perimeter A Decommissioning Plan has been submitted and will be updated every five years by a licensed professional engineer. -JAN U s PRO4.T T Kimley>>) Horn Expect ore. Experience Better. Construction Access • Traffic Plan prepared by independent subconsultant • 18 -month temporaty impacts • Adequate existing road system • Minimal traffic impact • Dust Mitigation Plan • Road Maintenance Agreement • Traffic Management Plan 10 Water Usage TA - c q Lai rsi en L S (, C) to c3, c .4% O O C) I- u Agriculture / Single Irrigated Farm = 500 AF/yr Industrial Plant = 100 AF/yr Single Oil and Gas Site = 10 AFicyr Dairy Farm = 6 AF/yr Golf Course = 2.5 AF/yr Residential House = 0.5 AF/yr Solar Project a Construction Phase = 0.4 AF/yr Solar Project - Operational Phase = 0.01 AF/yr Sources: CSU 2016, SWSI 2011, Bracken et al. 2015, Penn State 2023, USDA 2007 Protection of Quality of Life: Wildlife and Habitat Preservation • Large open space preservation providing additional setbacks and vegetative buffer where natural vegetation is present allowing larger wildlife to travel around the site • Wildlife -friendly fencing that allows small wildlife to travel though the site • Continued pre -construction bird/small mammal surveys • Trench inspection and escape ramps for small animals during construction • Increase native plant biodiversity through the long-term land management • v St Iw r • I 12 Mitigating and Minimizing Adverse Impacts Section 21-7-350.C.5 A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented, including decommissioning and reclamation. Project Compliance Multiple efforts to identify adverse impacts Individualized screening plan for neighbors as informed by outreach Vegetation maintenance and replacement plan Avoids sensitive habitat and lands Native plant seeding will restore appearance and promote pollinators. Preservation of existing drainage and vegetation Construction noise impacts will be temporary Security fence Decommissioning Plan 13 Benefits Outweigh Temporary Losses Section 21-7-350.C.14 Project Compliance The benefits of the proposed developments over the life of the project outweigh the temporary losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development. Development alternatives, such as residential development, would not be temporary. Improved land health for future agricultural use. Sensitive areas will be avoided and natural resource and agricultural impacts will be temporary. Positive socioeconomic impacts such as tax revenue, employment, and supply chain purchases from local producers. Project requires minimal governmental services. 14 Find out more information https://prospectandjanussolar.com/ PROSPECT AND JANUS SOLAR PROJECTS OUR PROJECTS ABOUT US PROJECT MAPS FAQ CONTACT PROUDLY BRINGING SOLAR POWER TOWELD COU - - ti Jobs Revenues Energy HORUS ENERGY Contact Us At: Maggie McKenna maggie.mckenna@horuscapitaleco.uk Francesco Cardi francesco.card i@horuscapital.co.uk Roger Freeman roger.freeman@horuscapital.co.uk Jeremy Call jcaLI©Ingansimpson.com Emily Bitter ebitler@logansimpson.com 15 LEGEND PROPERTY SOUNDAY FENCE SETBACK EXISTING OVERHEAD LINE EXISTING 115 KV OVERHEAD LINE EXISTING 230 KV OVERHEAD LIME PROPOSED LANDSCAPE SCREENING PROPOSED PERIMETER FENCE PROPOSED ROAD CONSTRUCTION LAYDOWN AREA PL Ft — ONE — ONE — 118X1— 118X1- - ZXE't— MON1— o a COUNTY RD 6 PROSPECT SOLAR aC rake SETEACY. ITV") SRE T+ - I. CONSTRUCTION TRAILER AND PAWING AREA 30' MICE SMACK {MAD) PROPOSED SC EASEMENT ARPRkEWATE ICION Mow or emu RAC TIIATLTE 5MTCR'YAPD (3S0 X 250 t B c?ERIIltI FENCE (TYPI FEYCE 1E:lACK Tle—t'ALi CON+STPLICTY]M PARKING AREA SITE BWNOARY ::CAPE S_REENING XO7 rv*CE SETBACK In:TORE FIATTEO SUMMON) FIGHTING WATER WELL CENTRAL I an= STATIONIVITE VG. COUPLED IDEICOVPI Itr'f: H 1 Tor 111110,T __ — • e'.PERII ETER MOE {rep) ra reiti SMACK {PROPERTY LNEI r PERIMETER rota {TTP) GENERAL NOTES: t PROPERTY LINE BOUNDARIES WERE TAKEN FROM ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE SURVEY OF JANUS SOLAR PREPARED BY SAM, LLC. DATED: 10128/2022. 2_THIS PROJECT CONSISTS OF THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF 80 MWAC SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM. BIFACIAL PV MODULES 1 IN PORTRAIT ARE TO BE MOUNTED ON SINGLE AXIS TRACKERS, WHICH FOLLOW FROM EAST TO WEST THROUGHOUT THE DAY. INTERCONNECTION TO BE COORDINATED WITH LOCAL UTILITY_ 3. WETLAND INFORMATION WERE TAKEN. FROM "JANUS SOLAR PROJECT WETLAND AND WATERBODY DELINEATION REPORT", DATED: DECEMBER 2022 AND PREPARED BY WEST. 4. PER FEMA FLOOD MAP 08123102200E DATED 1/2012016, SUBJECT PROPERTY IS LOCATED IN A 'NOT PRINTED" ZONE. 5_ PROPOSED ACCESS POINTS AND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ARE TO BECOORDINATED WITH HIGHWAY AUTHORITY_ 6. THE PROJECT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL ZONING AND WELD COUNTY REDUIREMENTS_ 7. LOCATIONS OF ALL PROPOSED FACIU11ES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO PERMITTING CONSTRAINTS, SITE CONDITIONS, EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS AND UTILITY COORDINATION_ dO TWICE BETEACK IAOYIDI 1S FATEACCI:S5 RQ.D TYF PROSPECT SOLAR 3;1 FENCE 3EmA.GK WOAD) n T" -Q 1 8 PEEIUMETER FENCE MR. '5.hFiE SET&LCK .?RO?EP''Y LIME ra 16' 5f? AGGESS WAS' TrPI PROSP SOLO r FENCE SETBACK PROPERTY U14Ei wood WOOD IM1FWAhl. I -K IHK1.I'f,I Ifi.4H°RIF' a otu11f_L NfKi :3G t- 'tea vi Liner Ma S& 1 i t t Ansht, 1X M,:.11 WELL IMPJWWI i:'I)11LC.CLU1 Health and Safety for Battery Storage Emergency Response Plan is Appendix M Worked with SE Weld Fire District on site access, response and first responder activities Spacing will exceed the clearance requirements of NFPA 855 between each BESS container NFPA 72 design criteria for thermal, gas, smoke and fire detection triggering automatic isolation prior to a fire event Vegetation will be maintained to keep a minimum 10ft surrounding the BESS containers A 6A The BESS will comply with testing criteria for thermal runaway (UI 9 54 OA) 4oPt A fire water storage container has been designed to allow Fire Department access 960 Deflagration panels/venting as required by UL1973 I Iealth and safety signage KOPI Janus Photosimulation Existing Conditions Site Plan Version Note that the simulation and map represent the 4/03123 version. The Site Plan is subject to change until construction permits are issued. Photograph Information Time: 10:30am Date: 5/07/2023 Weather: Overcast View Direction: SE Latitude: 40'202'37.36" Longitude: 104;41'09.70" Camera: Nikon D7500 Lens_ 50mm Nearest Panel: 6500" Revision Date: Single -Frame Simulation The simulation at left is intended to be viewed 17.5 inches from viewer's eyes when printed on 11x17 inch paper. The photograph below has been cropped to show a wide angle of view. Visibility From KOP KOP2 Janus Photosimulation Site Plan Version Note that the simulation and map represent the 4/03/23 version. The Site Plan is subject to change until construction permits are issued. Photograph Information Time: 10:20am Date: 5/07/2023 Weather: Overcast View Direction: SE Latitude: 40001 '47.00" Longitude: 104°24'51.84" Camera: Nikon D7500 Lens_ 50mm Nearest Panel: 5500' Revision Date: Single -Frame Photo The photo at left is intended to be viewed 17.5 inches from viewer's eyes when printed on 11x17 inch paper. The photograph below has been cropped to show a wide angle of view. The project is not simulated in this photo - it is provided for reference only. Visibility From KOP Hernandez Parcel 147725200005 Subdivided and sold property to WAPA for the 115kV Sand Creek Switchyard. I ugh voltage, tall, louder substation would be located 370 feet from home. Low profile, quieter solar arrays would be 500+ feet from home behind a landscape buffer 20 Date: 9-6-2023 Attn: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 I/We Turnpike Limited Liability Company , as the owner(s) of property located adjacent to the proposed solar farms known as Prospect and Janus Solar currently being developed by Horus Energy, state that, based on information received from Horus about these projects, I/we (circle on support / have no objections to these projects. We view them as compatible with neighboring land uses, in the best interests of the people of the County, and believe that they represent a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the area. Turn ` e Limited Liability Company by Corey Huwa natur -J ' operty Owner(s) Printed Name of Property Owner(s) 4202 CR 65 Keenesburg CO 80643 Address Date• !G' 7 — 23 Attn: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 I/We Joue. e dd.) '&11-- ,,as the owner(s) of property located adjacent to the,proposed solar farms known as Prospect and Janus Solar currently being developed by Horus Energy, state that, -based on information received from Horus about these projects, I/we (circle one) =port /have no objections to these projects. We view them as compatible with neighboring land uses, in the best interests of the people of the County, and believe that they represent a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the area Sign •e of Property Owner(s) Printed Name of Property Owner(s) m 0— ` 41e_m Address /7s7J (A) Ce 37 fi L up4.1 co gap z/ .i-�i��.Cs\�iL�Li�t'.�`i�l�'S►S�'sYl�iliii 3:i1`latil��.cp� ar+tgltstri��A1"��113i��a1T'�.�i1i�11�T171t't��-�.��,t;�.��xc�,sr�s��zrl.��sn�-� Date /D f 4✓ Attn Weld County\partment of Planning Services 1402 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 I/We / X ,/I/f , r/%4.fe/, as the owner(s) of property located adjacent to the proposed solar farms known as Prospect and Janus Solar currently being developed by Horus Energy, state that, based on information received from Horus about these projects,')/we (circle ones or / have no objections to these projects We view them as compatible with neighboring land uses, in the best interests of the people of the County, and believe that they represent a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the area f4l /V, �dA//1 /rn//\ Signature of Property Owner(s) 4/ailf A/7//feXq-i/%' ) A ,64'� t /,#k / Printed Name of Property Owner(s) 1$;m-J%z7, Address Date: 7/2/24 Attn: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 Keith & Carey Thoene I�(W� , as the owner(s) of property located adjacent to the proposed solar farms known as Prospect and Janus Solar currently being developed by Horus Energy, state that, based on information received from Horus about these projects, I we (circle one) �,S, uppor have no ob'ections to these projects. We view them as compatible with neighboring land uses, in the best interests of the people of the County, and believe that they represent a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the area. Signature of Property Owner(s) Keith & Carey Thoene Printed Name of Property Owner(s) 1601 CR 49, Hudson CO 80642 Address To Weld County Planning Commission and all concerned parties, I am writing in support of the project that will be coming before the Planning Commission on October 1st by Horus Energy I am a participating land owner and have a vested interest in the project coming to fruition The first argument I want to make for the project is the development of a solar energy plant is a chance to provide locally produced energy to our area in a safe and reliable fashion that should prove to be at a lower cost than current production methods This helps everyone keep utility bills reasonable, and can keep more income from energy production in our community Secondly, energy production constitutes the "best use" of our property As landowners, we have a right to pursue the best use of our land as long as that use follows regulations and does not cause an undue burden on our neighbors and down -stream parties As a registered voter I support land owner rights including the right to make decisions on its use Of course a project like this must be done responsibly with respect to neighbors and natural resources The last 2 years of working with Horus has shown me they are dedicated to getting things done right the first time They have worked diligently to look at every possible way to have the least negative impacts and have engaged all interested parties to get their input I am convinced that any concerns will be heard and addressed I will also continue to use my influence as a land owner to prevent damage to my property including its water resources and water run-off during construction and operation of the project Once all of your concerns and questions have been met, I hope you join me in support of this project I am available anytime for a conversation if that would be helpful Sincerely, Kerry Madole Atm: Date. /Oh C l23 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 I/We (\v \AEL) nh , as the owner(s) of property located adjacent to the -proposed solar farms,known as Prospect and Janus Solai:cunently'being developed by Horus Energy, state that, based on information received from Horus about these projects,-I/we (circieime) =port Aave no objections to these projects. 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