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Home My WebLink About20241581.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR24-0004 - WORKMAN'S LIVESTOCK, LLC, C/O PIVOT SOLAR 50, LLC, AND PIVOT SOLAR 51, LLC Tyler 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) Prepared statement read at hearing E. Applicant (received 6/19/2024) F. G. H. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. 2024-1581 USR24 0004 Applicant: Workman's Livestock, LLC, c/o Pivot Solar 50, LLC and Pivot Solar 51, 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 RE -3136; being part of the SWI/4 of Section 26, Township 5 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 52; approximately 0.5 miles west of County Road 47. Sign l ApplcailL pt hearings *or inc l II&peoperw'r'im DB OttialF Tito.© uimp County Planning Commission rind &lard o'1 ritV C MISSiQfl Both rearrnQs to held nt LEI COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Mt t"O" Street • Greeley',, CO80631, Planning cc r meriatort Fleanr l mill hold Board of County ri at: _I 343,e, rnthissioner Hearin -J •gill be held on n a Ckal l Katz Lead War___StEnari64 pectic: DeVehopfrten1 Plan iii ' ,r sptiktiai �-- t ti- lP ail fora Seiir Ercrgy Fit [ F' 041; 201!..cf ;t-dv'o 4signs. and 'ltrstonc town-15rtes in G et' ---- tlti4A ulaill firsZane DistOCt e- - >< amer_ rell ruin a E ,-s: ,NFCRM'AT0 _" PLE A OF an, _ ATDEPARTMENT LO COUNTY F . M1M6 SERVICES, AT (. 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USR 181-0129 OIL & GAS SUPPORT SERVICE FA�C - r VEHICLE USR23-0028 SOLAR ENERGY 11 FACILITY US' 1 -0008 >12 INCH HIGH PRESSURE NAT GAS 1 =ice 1 j''•� II t R USR1 h1 1, S E O N E FAMILY [ USRI8-00 >12 INCH HIGH P NAT GA!, U 'BED WELD COUNTY, CO Aerial Approximate footprint of the two solar facilities SITE _ _ _, C R 52 1: ic- - a s 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. 8 61. x= WELD COUNTY, CO =11:1.8 6 WELD COUNTY, CO AV a Elk .-a`L err• tell" dikpr 31,11 411 �.'. r• - •rr. • - tafrarl " r. wry :V• y._.r_ a a'u�y� S. •P sod T a tr t 4 I -t �Y ti r . Or r t' • • 4 w C -a . p T k - r •♦ } • /T a __-•�,,,�_-- a s r a - _ i .. L . III Ilk 7r a. a • View looking east along CR 52 =- Re J 4 Jr, .a r. !r_ a - J . 24 A 14.11. 1 4A r rr��- i ' a • 4. - —r . ti r _ Mir art a ▪ n L .• �. ,or ' a' r . it- +e— T ^J • a - ;a i• r • a-' . •s r{ I gel e ._r a a s,J _7P - -s 'Jr • -a a _ `a ` • _s + • i - 1f ID' : 7a4 • •mss. . jr4 -F ♦ rATI • a44- *47 as M arFer • IAir 4 4 e lift "t- .1' yd age -A -t 7s _ , y -4� ' ar''5r. ate' it. \this . 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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 50 LLC PVOTSOLARSI LLC It, Pivot Energy SITE DETAILS: PIVOT SOLAR 50/51 LLC • . . Co -located projects -8MWac Land lease with Workman's Livestock, LLC Located on the corner of the intersection at CO 45 and CO 52 $2.6M in property tax revenue over 40 years Depending on site characteristics, tenant farmer availability, and water availability, Pivot will evaluate whether agricultural use will take the form of sheep grazing or crop production underneath the panels, with a strong preference towards the latter ■ Currently investigating options on water availability Upon decommissioning, the land will be returned to original condition for continued agricultural production D.10 -----nm711111Prir- 30' PIPELINE ROW -• CRETE TRASH TRENCHES ARV k rouRS I' IPMENT PADS ?) INVERTER'S PRODUCT ION METER I( DISCONNECT SWITCHGEAR HER STATION I JNDING XFMR OMER OWNED lOOKVA EACH) 20' MN. MOD 1 TO FENCE M • PIVOT SOLAR 5 : 5. S75MWAc SOLAR PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT n 22. Sr MOD FITCII MV RUN FROM -0 RISER -160' FENCE TO BE REMOVED EXISTING WATER LINE a _ ELECTRIC ELECTRIC LINE SITE ACCESS OFF W CO RD 52 f2Ll7, UNESCORTED, KEYLESS ACCESS. MINIMUM 16' WIDE, TO' BE IMPROVED AS NECESSARY) El ac - o e ..00 r 1 POI: EXISTING 3P XCEL ENERGY DISTRIBUTION II 1 II 11 L--, f- \ l' • . 1 0 `_— EXISTING 30' GAS LIP EXISTING 20' GAS EXISTING 30' G. LI • EXIST ING PROPOSED GAS TEMPORARY — EASEMENT F GAS LINE p EXISTING WATT LINE TO BE RE CATTLE PROJECT FENC LINK OR GAME 16' SITE ACCESS GATE POLE MOUNTED EQUIPMENT • CUSTOMER POLE #2: RISER WI C •CUSTOMER POLE #1: 3P UTILITY • UTILITY POLE #2: UTILITY PRIM/ • UTILITY POLE #I: UTILITY RECL( 4 si 60" CR 52 ROW galls"! iff,j,11=1 el Pivot Energy NEIGHBOR 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 • One comment received from a neighbor • Pivot fundamentally changed layout in response Buffer report, direct neighbor outreach (500') 0 Pivot Energy 59 SITE PLAN COMPARISIONS Site plan before and after meeting with neighbor in person: • Ift • l PIVOT SOLAR 5 3.96MWAc SOLAR PROJECT IN' DEVELOPMENT V L!• L y .e ! M y V J 14 to e/ - iI -an- • t" -t-• i 2 C s - T — 1 —a---<-.r--r Old Version: pre -community engagement t I., POLE MO' • CUSTON • CUSTON • UTILITY • UTILITY I I ASH TRENCHES i • e OD :NCE MOD PITCH OM 60' I BE ED f.l 1 ll sew P. PIVOT SOLAR 5 : 3.875MWAC SOLAR PROJECT IN DEVELOPMENT oak —r--- v 6 * d ►,F 16' SITE AO POLE MOUNTE • CUSTOMER F • CUSTOMER F • UTILITY POL • UTILITY POL New Version: post -community engagement =so- n Pivot Energy LANDOWNER TESTIMONY: ALISHA WORKMAN • Brief parcel history • Why we chose solar • Economic security "AI,Pivot Energy 61 CONCLUSION ■ ■ Investing in Weld County ■ ■ • Locally produced, low cost energy to stay in Weld County Over $500,000 pledged and donated to Bright Futures and other organizations Increased property tax revenue for the operational life of the system ($1.3M/2.6M 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, etc. ��;`� Pivot Energy n• 62 Kyle Sundman ksu nd manpivotenerqy. net 719-233-4322 tis in pivotenergy. net Pivot Energy a 2 Agrivoltaics affirpialawaSIMI Turfgrass max in1urn rant depth 3-6 inches N ative Grasses & Forbs Common root depth 4-6 feet Water and Soil Conservation Pollinators and Habitats Our methods of holistic land management enrich the soil beneath our panels, provides farmers and ranchers with new sources of income, creates pollinator habitat, increases biodiversity • Temporary use with conservation qualities • Groundcover and buffer species to be selected for native and pollinating traits • Soil rests for the site's useful life, similar to USDA's Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)* • Allows productive use of land while avoiding more intensive development in the area =i44- n Pivot Energy https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation-programs/conservation-reserve-program/ 65 • • • • • 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 66 3 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 67 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 ;; ForgeSolar rims Site Configuration I Components & Results Ps50151 No backtracking CONTACT I ACCOUNT I LOG OUT PRICING TOOLS & SERVICES . PROJECTS HELP Home Projects PS50/51 Site configurations No backtracking Created Jun 03, 2024 Updated Jun 03, 2024 Time -step 1 minute Timezone offset t1TC-6 Minimum sun altitude 0.0 deg Site ID 120810.13878 Project type Project status: active O Category 5 MW to 10 MW Reports - llIIII Open in editor More - Glen) Analysis Summary PV Array Results Summary of Results No glare predicted! PV Name Tilt deg PV array 1 SA tracking Orientation deg SA tracking "Green" Glare ruin 0 "Yellow" Glare min 0 Energy Produced kWh �� Pivot Energy 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 70 7 PS50/51 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 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 el Pivot Energy 71 • • • • 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 72 9 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 73 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 74 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. Nation Gary Harlan Living Trust =`2,11 n Pivot Energy 12 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 76 13 • • 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 14 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 78 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 79 Jessica Reid Subject: FW: Owner comments From: Cait O'Mara <comara@pivotenergy.net> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 3:35 PM To: Workmans Livestock <workmans.livestock@hotmail.com>; Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov> Subject: Re: Owner comments Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Thank you, Alisha. Diana, please see the public testimony from Alisha for USR24-0004 On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 11:37 AM Workmans Livestock <workmans.livestock@hotmail.com>wrote: As requested, below are the comments I made at the meeting this morning. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to speak on behalf of my family. My name is Alisha Acosta with Workman's Livestock. Our family farm directly impacts three generations. It all started with my father's passion of farming years ago, which he passed down to my brother and I. Now we have the pleasure of watching our children learn and grow with the experiences they continue to have on the farm. Our farm is a dry land farm. We are limited by a year to year water lease. Although we currently have water, we understand the finite amount of time with this resource. In an effort to ensure sustainability for our farm and family, we pursued the solar farm opportunity. By doing so, we can continue to maintain profitability while growing and focusing on our Livestock operation and watching our dry land farm thrive on this new sustainable journey for many years to come. -Alisha Cait O'Mara (She/Her) Sr. Associate, Project Development e: comara@pivotenergy.net d: 631.513.2148 Linkedln • Ivo L V -44t Energy Powering Progress. 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