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Home My WebLink About20241567.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR24-0006 - CYNTHIA KENNEDY, C/O PIVOT SOLAR 46, LLC, AND PIVOT SOLAR 47, LLC Tiler Exhibit Submitted By Page # Description Planning A Commission Resolution of Recommendation Planning B Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 6/4/2024) C Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation D Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 6/19/2024) E F G H J K L M N O P Q R s T U 2024-1567 EXHIBIT WELD COUNTY, CO USR24 0006 Applicant: Cynthia Kennedy, c/o Pivot Solar 46, LLC and Pivot Solar 47, LLC Planner: Diana Aungst Request: A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility (SEF) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: Lot B Recorded Exemption RECXI4-0002; being part of the S1/2SW1/4 of Section 14, Township 4 North, Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: East of and adjacent to County Road 57; north of and adjacent to County Road 44. 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 COUNTYADMINISTRATION ►TION BUILDING 1150 "0tw Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on itI(Y±e_14 20 ; at ttirei Board of County Commtssioner Hearing will be held on 9 20 DM; at it l ( al Appitcant:Cs, hie kgs0 b iuotthc hi E9 �a- eques- A Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Solar Enryy Facility (SEF) outside of subdivisions and historic townsLes in the A (Agricultural) Zone District Case Niun-iber:J3 _ Acrej irps 1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE OONTADT da4. AT THE WELD COUNT? DEPARTMENT OF PLANNLIwkti SERVICES, AT 9T4400-]oh-- a rr a, inr' Warowt1 c:crwi.iam retdMrro tam Ste watt D vnuibt k r ' : Jr .:::SrenaiRnprw Fronts rrquatrrK uen got e,nmJeirtreA„n,rrolotbrabkar iokilakIX4M arurarrcan+r.xarcw,* env! tc.nted'Nr..aotdtsend* and with bm wt sutra aaitan ery no rrval ar bon thePanhar :Q .n.mn 1 run! &xS ACctwrd eanu€ksbnth- rw ww4a. Public h3arings ccnce:r ing this property wii'I be heard before the Ceuniy Planning Crerrrripc.sifr'i and Board of County Commissconers. Euin tuurirng will lie r fct at WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "o" Street • Greeley, CO E0631 Planning ' Commission Hearing will be held en 17;(\P `+ 20511.1at 1: y.4) Bawd of County Ccnnmtsston* Hearing will be }veld o-' 7r r tote nt 4ct A. Sits Sae-0dr; Development Plan arm lice by Special Revfew Peril for a Solar Ereerg} Pacllity (SEF) votslde of totibdivitplonc. and hs.toric townsiteil in We A (Agricurtural;t Zone Disiddl. Gave Alarnber Aerer 91,Ltat FOR r iiR"HER INFr-PMATION PLEASE CONTACT a-Icivic _ Ap T^Ir WELO CJUNT' DEPARTMt_NTCF PLANNINGSERVICESrAI iT'-r`',-.ivlot Wow eras = derliini�'•O.. sat wgssNMr:assiW Low-sown00t. 1I sr' a a a r• INQ tors 40 :at CR 46 a a NIIPi = i a ---al a a —71 14 as Lb p ILO Cd O j1,:a1C'Eft SITE a a-aea a .a_ .a. _a. .at a a .a. a. a Ls, 500 foot buffer The star indicates that this property owner submitted a letter of objection. Footprint of the two SEFs Closest Residences USRs within one mile J ®_ a • L Ln ce p I P-344AM DAIRY 500 COWS ir= I PARKING I 1 I CR46 is - e - a 1 - - tiJir ,.. FEED, Lr I. :ARMM m ANS a a- ea - a -1s- a_s ,a U) Et C) .Ls= -- • v‘r SITE al a .,.._yQL_15, .4::1A WELD COUNTY, CO The site is located in the floodplain Aerial 1 p r I I I I ram - C _ a s ra a a as a as SS T-1 T a a R44 �afiliriCsia, a — — — a la a a� t r i roam 5444.4. 4i L -a a a a P. .4 .� If a a a as IBM a MMI- a s C• a a = SIS ob iflaSSI4ir -art a - a a WELD COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 23-2-220.A. S ection 23-2-220.A.1. - That the proposal is consistent with Chapter 22 of this Code and any other applicable code provision or ordinance in effect. S ection 23-2-220.A.2. - That the proposal is consistent with the intent of the district in which the use is located. S ection 23-2-220.A.3. - That the uses which would be permitted will be compatible with the existing surrounding land uses. S ection 23-2-220.A.4. - That the USES which would be permitted will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area as permitted by the existing zoning and with the future development as projected by Chapter 22 of this Code or Master Plans of affected municipalities. S ection 23-2-220.A.5. - That the application complies with Articles V and Xl of this Chapter if the proposal is located within an Overlay Zoning District or a Special Flood Hazard Area identified by maps officially adopted by the County. S ection 23-2-220.A.6. - That if the use is proposed to be located in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, the applicant has demonstrated a diligent effort has been made to conserve prime farmland in the locational decision for the proposed use. S ection 23-2-220.A.7. - That there is adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the County. 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SETEA . a SETBACK RCM FENCE SHOWN 20 SETSAC < CAN 'MAR'r`WITH ENG1NaRINQ PARCEL 1NDARY' 1 mis EX WATER AND ELECTRIC L NE. -14 PP 'i' ACCESS ROAD PR 2111' LAR FA.Ctin BOUNDARY JARRED PALL EATER PARCEL NO. 1M2 rr r - PHASE 2 CYNTHIA. J. K='4NEDY PARCEL EL NO. 'I 1 'I O',.f 1611( I _!-' r--- EX .IRRI 4TICN HEAD Sag' I';.2IW SIB:-, F. - AaI LILY souNIDARY ABANDONED OIL wail. APi1# %-123-i Z3&f N88 48' OIC.Q7"hV' 1_91' GYNTI-ft,41 isbaNED PAR NO. tO-531.439 j l WELD COJI R ti ' M►1 _ SECTION LINE I I I I I I I of Cir rr 0 sit I PALL A S yTER PARCEL NO. t1:621402 SOLAR FAG &ITV UNC&Ry SETBACK PARCEL BOUNDARY i roo WELD COUNTY, CO 186 . CYNTHIA J KENNEDY PHASE 5000 KWAC ADJACENT FENCE TO BE SHARED RE-)0%"EEN P —ASE I AND _'H.ASE 2 UNDERGROUND MV RUN FROM STEP-UP XFMR TO RISER n I O' a - _14.5' PITCH 5. • EQ'.J1PMENT PADS I �,Ise4iENTERS • C'w.f-�ST►OMER-OWNED PRODUCTION METERS • .A L• DISCONNECTS • AC SWITCHGEAR *DAS e WEATHER STATION • GROUN:DIN XFMRS • PAD MOUNTED CUSTOMER OWNED STEP-UP XFMRS < 2750KVA) AND ABANDONED End • f U ' 24 00 - .----. '.4-�!itiiii ‘`..t-t. I _y rte= Pivot Energy USR24-0006 PIVOT SOLAR 46 LLC PIVOT SOLAR 47 LLC WELD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS JUNE 19, 2024 Clean Energy. Clear Choice. OVERVIEW Who is Pivot Energy? • Community Impact • Community Engagement • Land Stewardship • Project details • Q&A "AI,Pivot Energy 2 NATIONAL SOLAR PRODUCER Founded 2009 HQ DENVER, CO Focus Areas: • Community Solar • Corporate Offsite Solutions — RECs, Offsite PPAs, Tax Equity/Credits • Corporate Onsite Solar & Energy Storage • Purpose -Driven Solar Development • Asset Management, O&M Certified Corporation SOCIAL ?V ENVIRONMENT GOVERNANCE 2.9 GW+ 95Q+ MW built, awarded, or in Projects development developed a islotierto * At' as at." 41Pr 650+ Clients Pivot Office Project Under Development or Completed el,Pivot Energy COMMUNITY INVESTMENT COMMITMENT Pivot invests in every community we operate in. Our community investment program has donated and pledged over $2,200,000 to community -based organizations across the country. Pivot will donate $5,000 per MWac to community -based organizations where the projects are sited. Community Impact Investment Pillars 1) REDUCE ENERGY BURDEN FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS 2) CREATE WORKFORCE PATHWAYS, ESP. FOR UNDER- REPRESENTED GROUPS 3) LAND STEWARDSHIP & STRENGTHENING RURAL ECONOMIES 0 Pivot Energy COMMUNITY COMMUNITY IMPACT IN WELD COUNTY Our community investment program has donated and pledged over $500,000 to community -based organizations in Weld County. .4 The Weld Trust/Weld Legacy Foundation - $200,000: Funds used to assist students' pursuit of post -secondary education, training, and certification programs within Bright Futures october 2S. 20%3 Ind! - CEGAC rI>>rrnrc I _ MIDI N01 Eighty-five thousand dollars and no/100 Pivot Energy Donation -- NUtI)_ fi 5ss.00_ FUTURES Weld County 4-H Extension - $20,000: 4-H is a community of young people across America who are learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential by working and learning in partnership with caring adults. A minimum of an additional $300,000 will be donated to local non -profits as part of this new portfolio of projects. Pivot is actively engaging with stakeholders to design the community benefits package. "AI,Pivot Energy ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO WELD COUNTY • • Property tax revenue to Weld County over the life of all systems totals over $2.74M for the initial 20 years and $5.36M over 40 v ears. • No "draw" on County resources (i.e. no water usage, no school needs, etc..) Economic diversity and stability for the community by generating power locally • All power generated stays in Weld County • 13 Projects permitted in the last 4 years, totaling 34+ MW AC n Pivot Energy PR J ` - SPECIPICS: PIVOT SOLAR 46 LLC P VOT SOLAR 47 LLC It, Pivot Energy SITE DETAILS: PIVOT SOLAR 46147 LLC • • • • • Co -located projects - 10MWac Land lease with Cynthia Kennedy Located on the corner of the intersection at CO 44 and CO 57 Ideal location for dual - use agrivoltaics — water from CCWCD $1.4M in property tax revenue over 40 years 3RCTNERs ).105315DOCO22 WNW ROAD 44 F H SETBACK FROM FENCE SHOWN A3 20'. SETBACK CAN VARY WTTH ENGINEERING REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. PARCEL BOUNDARY SOLAR FACILITY BOUNDARY PUBLIC SERVICE CO COW PARCEL NO. 1 05 314 000004 S 9 SC4AR FACILDY r BCUNDARY WILMOTH FARMS1-E LLC PARCEL NO 10531.4000001 SOLAR PANELS PARCEL BOUNDARY SETBACK PROM FENCE SHOWN AS 20' SETBACK CAN VARY WITH ENGINEERNO. - REFER TO CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. `\ I I dI / ELiCTRIDA,L 'C ES]4FPMEN7.PADS I / PNA : CWHER' CYNP4V J. KE`IEM,`C : I r RAPCCEL.UI . lCt *t4TG)D16 % / % % / I r ABANDONEB GJIL W> L pP1g 06-923-32038 r .' ,- • \ •>_ A ONEDOILWElL APII7 D5-if3-111S3 • • •1 F, i / \ 1 \ ..1 .\ PI{1 N\\\\.\\\\\\;\\ .i '\• `\. N '•� \ \ Psii >. 1031T�9Q�1� \ \ N.1 \'' \ ` \\ \\ \�\ \. \\ • \\ \ N \ \\ \ \ \\ \ \ \ '•\ \ \ N. •. \ lir _ a • 0 O _ N. N. \\ •\\ \ \\ .\ -\ I \ �\ `` N. • \ ,\��\ \\1 I \ \\ \. •\_ \ \-. - 1 N \. I 1 0 IL_U.LAP 0 PR i' AC S SS GOAD, • K -- a 7 " -r"--, 4 BRED PAUL EATER :EL NO. 105.3220c0010 4' PR 20' GATE C If PARCEL BOUNDARY PR 20' GATE • \ \ \\ \\\\\ • \ •. �� \ \ \ \ _LLC TRICAL ECiUIPMENT PADS PR 20' ACCESS 0 - le SOLAR FACILITY . 1 BOUNDARY JARRED PAUL SA TER PARCEL NO 105323000005 SOLAR FACILITY BOUNDARY ABANDONED OIL WELL AP1L1 D5-123-12$56 CYNTHLA J KENNEDY I PARCEL NO 10531430'075 Im. WELnUrY ROAD14 0 PAUL A SATER PARCEL NO. 105314000010 SOLAR FACILJTY BOUNDARY LPL PCU i''_1ANI c ct. 0 0 "':'L'_MTrr n Pivot Energy 35 NEIGHBOI t OUTREACH Steps Taken: All direct abutters to the project were sent a USPS priority mail envelope containing: ■ ■ 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 on 12/07/23 Outcome The community meeting had no attendees No contact was received from any neighbors One comment was sent to the County prior to the hearing Pivot reached out multiple times to discuss, with no response from the neighbor Buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500') n Pivot Energy 36 AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION: PIVOT SOLAR 46/47 LLC • • • A portion of the parcel will be reserved for continued agricultural use Tenant farmer will have agency for best usage of the land, whether crops or grazing Within the solar array, surface drip irrigation will greatly increase water efficiency Landowner is choosing to pair solar and agriculture in order to diversify, stabilize, and increase the economic return Upon decommissioning, the land will be returned to original condition for continued agricultural production ��,`� Pivot Energy LANDOWNER TESTIMONY: CYNTHIA KENNEDY • Brief parcel history • Why we chose solar • Economic security "AI,Pivot Energy 38 CONCLUSION Investing in Weld County • Locally produced, low cost energy to stay in Weld County Over a half million pledged and donated to Bright Futures and other organizations Increased property tax revenue for the operational life of the system ($724k/$1.4M over 20/40 years) Support the County's goal for economic development, agricultural preservation, and energy diversification Minimal impact or disturbance to surrounding properties relative to other development 0 p tions Above and beyond outreach to neighbors Preserving agricultural lands — irrigation, innovative dual use practices ��;`� Pivot Energy n• 39 Kyle Sundman ksu nd manpivotenerqy. net 719-233-4322 tis in pivotenergy. net Pivot Energy • • • • • S ubsurface drip irrigation is a low-pressure, high efficiency irrigation system that uses buried drip tubes or drip tape to meet crop water needs. S ubsurface irrigation saves water and improves yields by eliminating surface water evaporation and reducing the incidence of weeds and disease. 50-60% less water than flood irrigation, 30- 40% less than sprinkler Increase in yields reported Irrigate under solar panels as well as in buffer areas - hay or forage grass under panels In discussion with High Plains Irrigation (based in Ault, CO) and SEIP (CSU lead research on site near Kersey) 451Eari SUBSURFACE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY PROJECT h:sfe kin Pivot Energy 42 Engaging in discussions for a partnership with a student at the Colorado School of Mines a How can we integrate food crops with PV installations? • 3 sites used to evaluate feasibility of growing food crops beneath solar arrays with little to no change in typical PV design P roposed measurements include: • Carbon sequestration of crops vs. typical seed mixes • Soil water retention to quantify irrigation needs with vs. without array P otential CSU Soils laboratory and Alan Knapp's laboratory partnership • Working to narrow down sites for use to study soils and different grazing approaches n Pivot Energy 43 3 • ForgeSolar is an industry -leading tool to evaluate glare impacts to the adjacent roads, homes, businesses • The project will generate a non- material amount of hazardous glare for those who can see or pass the array • Glare from solar panels will be comparable or less to that of snow, water, or steel • All panels are coated in an anti - reflective coating to decrease glare A. ForgeSolar Il•r�f1rtannyng Site Configuration I Components & Results PS46 and PS47 Most conservative -temp -2 -temp -3 CONTACT I ACCOUNT LOG OUT PRICING TOOLS & SERVICES - PROJECTS HELP Home : Projects PS46 and PS47 Site configurations Most conservative -temp -2 -temp -3 Reports IU Open in editor More - Created Jun 03, 2024 Updated Jun 03. 2024 Time -step 1 minute Timezone offset UTC-6 Minimum sun altitude 0.0 deg Site ID 120809.18751 Glare Analysis Summary Project type Project status: active O Category 5 MW to 10 MW Advanced Summary of PV Glare Analysis PV configuration and predicted glare PV Name Tilt deg PV array 1 SA tracking Orientation deg SA tracking "Green" Glare min 835 "Yellow" Glare min 49 Energy Produced kWh Data File 0 eis t1/47,fr Pivot Energy 44 Equipment that makes noise (inverters) are located hundreds of feet from the nearest residence, placed in the center of the array The decibel rating is equivalent to a residential air conditioning unit None of the equipment operates early in the morning or late at night The equipment is "off" when the sun is not out • The Cohn-Reznick property value study shows no impacts to property values adjacent to solar facilities in the Midwest or Colorado. Sites are similar to this one in New Mexico. While no two sites are identical, the similarities far outweigh the differences in this case. We have also reviewed published methodology for measuring impact on property values as well as published studies that specifically analyzed the impact of solar farms on nearby property values. We have also interviewed market participants, including County and Township Assessors, to give us additional insight as to how the market evaluates farm land and single family homes with views of the solar farm. These studies found little to no measurable and consistent difference in value between the Test Area Sales and the Control Area Sales attributed to the proximity to solar farms and are generally considered a compatible use. Considering all of this information, we can conclude that since the Adjoining Property Sales (Test Area Sales) for the existing solar farms analyzed were not adversely affected by their proximity to solar farms, that properties surrounding other solar farms c�tinq in compliance with all regulatory standards will similarly not be pidversely _ affected, in either the short , or long term periods. eati,Pivot Energy 46 6 PS46/47 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 41 Nunn clay loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 2ting Elevation: 4,100 to 5,700 feet Mean annual precipitation: 14 to 15 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 52 degrees F Frost -free period: 135 to 152 days Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated el Pivot Energy 7 Solar panels are made of 99%+ inert materials (glass, aluminum, copper) No hazardous materials are used Pivot closely monitors and will replace damaged equipment to ensure projects operate at peak efficiency Once the project is decommissioned, panels will either be donated or recycled Image: solarbuildermag.com eti,Pivot Energy 48 8 Millions of people live near solar arrays or have solar panels on their rooftops. There is no credible evidence that solar equipment has negative impacts on human health isNCCLEAN ENERGY Gp�?• TECHNOLOGY CENTER NC STATE UNIVERSITY Health and Safety Impacts of Solar Photovoltaics The increasing presence of utility -scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems (sometimes referred to as solar farms) is a rather new development in North Caroline's landscape. Due to the new and unknown nature of this technology, it is natural for communities near such developments to be concerned about health and safety impacts. Unfortunately, the quick emergence of utility -scale solar has cultivated fertile grounds for myths and half-truths about the health impacts of this technology, which can lead to unnecessary fear and conflict. Photovoltaic (PV) technologies and solar inverters are not known to pose any significant health dangers to their neighbors. The most important dangers posed are increased highway traffic during the relative short construction period and dangers posed to trespassers of contact with high voltage equipment. This latter risk is mitigated by signage and the security measures that industry uses to deter trespassing. el Pivot Energy 49 9 Grain of truth • Solar panels contain heavy metals, just like all electronics. • Some technologies (not all) contain cadmium, a metal that can be hazardous in large quantities if not disposed of properly. The real story There is no liquid inside a solar panel. • Solar panels are designed to be outside in the elements. • Even if the tempered glass is broken, another layer protects the cells. • Asset owners are incentivized to clean up damaged equipment. • Owners are also required to perform preventative maintenance. • Studies show no evidence solar causes cancer or other diseases. (https://www.cancer.net/blog/2022-01 /can -having -solar -panels -or - living -near -solar -farm -increase -your -cancer -risk) "AI,Pivot Energy 50 ■ ■ ■ What, if any, health risks do the electric and magnetic fields (EMF) from solar panels and other components of solar PV arrays pose? Like all common electronics — from the wiring in a typical home to a vacuum cleaner — solar PV generates EMF Average exposure to EMF is typically ~1 mG. The lowest amount to have had any (controversial) association with health issues is ~3 mG over a long term Study of 3 commercial solar facilities in MA concluded low EMF strength at the fence line of <0.5 mG EMF strength of inverters at 150 ft is <0.5 mG. • Closest inverter to residence: --1000 ft Nation Gary Harlan Living Trust =`2,11 n Pivot Energy Most components of a solar module can recycled, including: • Aluminum Frames • Copper Wires • Junction Box, Containing Metals oe The remaining materials are called the "laminate" and they contain: • Tempered Glass • Sillicon Cells Connected with Precious Metals • Encapsulant • Backsheet Image Credit: Clean Energy Reviews AL Frame Tempered Glass Encapsulant-EVA Solar Ce Enca S asulant-EVA Backsheet Junction Box teN ciefr Pivot Energy 52 • • Solar facilities do not contain significant flammable materials, unlike oil & gas infrastructure Flammable materials in solar panels are limited and cannot self -sustain a fire Pivot monitors solar facilities and would be alerted of any abnormality ell Pivot Energy 53 1 3 Depending on the condition of the solar panels, Pivot Energy follows this decision tree to determine the best path after removal from site: 1 If no broken glass and panels pass field testing: Donation to organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Equitable Solar Solutions, etc. 2. If no broken glass but panels fail field testing: Refurbishment and re -sale on the secondary solar market via Ontility or EnergyBin 3. If broken glass: Recycling of the panels is coordinated by Pivot's O&M team using SolarRecycle.org to determine the nearest recycling facility Homeowner Rosalba Medina stands in front of her soon -to -be finished Habitat for Humanity home in September 2022. The home has a 5.8 -kilowatt solar array that was donated by Pivot Energy and installed by Equitable Solar Solutions and Nunatak Alternative Energy. n Pivot Energy 54 14 The project isn't large enough to alter wildlife migration patterns. There are ample routes for animals to move around and through the site as needed We use a game fence when allowed to maximize our ability to keep larger animals out and allow smaller animals to come and go n Pivot Energy 55 Hello