HomeMy WebLinkAbout20241561.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Development Review
DATE: March 5, 2024
SUBJECT: USR24-0006 SEF Kennedy
The proposal has been reviewed on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning and Zoning. Staff comments made during this phase of the application process
may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: 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.
This project is north of and adjacent to CR 44 and is east of and adjacent to CR 57.
Parcel number: 105314300016 Lot B RECX14-0002.
Access is proposed onto CR 44 at two locations.
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
The proposed accesses for the SEF are onto CR 44. The applicant shall obtain commercial access permits
for locations that meet the Minimum Access Spacing Criteria, as specified in Table 1 below.
ACCESS
Sec. 8-14-30. Table 1 Minimum Access Spacing Criteria (Feet)
Access Element
Arterial
Collector
Local
Distance between intersections
Signalized
2,640
N/A
N/A
Unsignalized
1,320
1,320
330
Distance between accesses and intersections
660
660
330
Distance between access points
660
330
150
Distance between access points in subdivisions
660
330
75
Per Sec. 8-14-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. We
strongly encourage you to discuss your access location with Development Review prior to laying out your
site plan. All "preliminarily approved" accesses are subject to change during the access permitting process.
Please refer to Chapter 8 of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
County Road 57 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a collector road, which requires 80 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
on the site plan the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way
cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code Sec.
23-1-90, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical
roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
County Road 44 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate on
the site plan the future and existing right-of-way and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way
cannot be verified it shall be dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code Sec.
23-1-90, the required setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical
roadways may not be centered in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
Per Chapter 8, Article 13, Section 8-13-30, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any
project that will be occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and or encroaching upon, any
County rights -of -way or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Public-Works/Permits
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRAFFIC
No traffic counts are available for this portion of CR 44.
The traffic information submitted with the application materials indicated that during construction there will
be approximately 50 daily roundtrips of passenger vehicles, equipment hauling trucks, delivery trucks, and
fuel delivery trucks and that during operation there will be 1 monthly roundtrip of a utility vehicle.
No additional traffic information is needed, at this time.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to paved
roads, tracking control devices can be double cattle guards with 100 ft. of asphalt or 300 ft of asphalt. For
access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 ft. of road
base, or road base on all driving surfaces. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction
unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not
allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-way is required just prior
to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control
requirement can be submitted to Development Review for review and consideration.
This site requires approved tracking control during construction.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT CONSTRUCTION
Development Review is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement including, but not limited to, dust
control and damage repair to specified haul routes during construction.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weld.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Development-Review .
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within a Non -Urbanizing Drainage Area: Non -Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require
detention of runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained
water at the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 10 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for NON -
URBANIZING areas.
The applicant has submitted an acceptable stormwater detention exception, in that the parcel is greater
than 5 acres and the imperviousness will be less than 4,500 square feet (Sec. 8-11-40.1.13)
No additional stormwater management information is needed, at this time.
It is noted that the site is in the floodplain for the
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications
are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may
be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral
and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted
depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering
representative from the Development Review for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement is required at this location during construction. Road maintenance
includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes during
construction. (Development Review)
B. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. County Road 57 is a paved road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a collector road which requires 80 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate and label on the site map the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents
creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development
Review)
2. County Road 44 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification
Map as a local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall
delineate and label on the site map the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents
creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development
Review)
3. Show and label the proposed commercial access locations to include access width and turning
radii on the site plan. The applicant must obtain an access permit(s) in the approved location(s)
prior to construction. Development Review will review the proposed access locations during the
review of the site plan. (Development Review)
4. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access shall be permitted and constructed; and tracking control shall be constructed
prior to on -site construction. (Development Review)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review)
2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review)
3. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review)
4. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Development Review)
5. Weld County is not responsible for the maintenance of onsite drainage related features.
(Development Review)
6. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Development Review)
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
Memorandum
To: Diana Aungst
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: February 26, 2024
Re: USR24-0006 Applicant: Cynthia Kennedy, c/o Pivot Energy, Inc.
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required.
Screened portable toilets, hand washing units and bottled water can be utilized during
construction. A dust mitigation plan was submitted which indicates water, vegetative cover,
mulch, and wind breaks may be used. Herbicide will be used to control weeds and a native
grass will be planted for revegetation. Sheep or crop production may be used under the
panels.
We recommend the following requirements are incorporated into the permit as development
standards:
1. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for
final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater
contamination.
2. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a
solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a
manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and
other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with
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Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the
duration of construction of the facility.
5. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided.
Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand
sanitizers, be screened from public view, and removed when construction is
completed.
6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
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Greeley, CO 80631
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
February 5, 2024
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Cynthia Kennedy, c/o Pivot Energy, Inc. Case Number: USR24-0006
Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Please Reply By: March 5, 2024
Parcel Number: 105314300016-R6786658 Legal: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX14-0002; Part S2SW4
Section 14, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: East of and adjacent to CR 57 and north of and adjacent to CR 44.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response
not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature Rebecca Sears Date 2/7/2024
Agency Oil & Gas Energy Department
Weld County Planning Dept. PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
Weld County
Oil & Gas Energy Department
Referral Comments
Referring Agency: Weld County Department of Planning Services
Reference Number: USR24-0006
Associated Parcel: 105314300016
OGED Reviewer: Rebecca Sears
Review Date: 2/7/2024
The Staff of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED) appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the captioned planning case. Staff has completed review of the proposal and have no
conflicts with the proposed activity. We have included additional comments below:
1. There are no active or proposed 1041 WOGLA Permits on the associated parcel. There are
several oil and gas well sites in the area surrounding the parcel.
2. The parcel includes one (1) plugged and abandoned (PA) wells listed in Table 1 below.
Additional information regarding these plugged and abandoned wells is available from the
Energy & Carbon Management Commission (ECMC). OGED recommends that the Applicant
review this information and contact the responsible operator regarding well infrastructure
that may have been abandoned in place prior to conducting operations in proximity to the
wells.
API
Operator
Well Title
Well Status
05-123-12866
Bonanza Creek Energy Operating Co. LLC-8960
Herbst #14-14
PA
3. The USR lands may include additional oil and gas related infrastructure, such as off -location
flowlines or pipeline which are a use by right and not regulated by Weld County. OGED
requests that the applicant reviews flowline data available from the ECMC map viewer and
utilize Colorado 811 prior to any excavation activities.
These comments and recommendations are based upon the review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant and other relevant information available on the E -Permit site.
PROJECT:
MEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst
FROM: Diana Aungst, CFM
SUBJECT: USR24-0006, Kennedy
DATE: February 20, 2024
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.
PARCEL: 105314300016
DELINEATE ON THE PLAT:
1. Show the floodplain and floodway (if applicable) boundaries on the map. Label the floodplain
boundaries with the FEMA Flood Zone and FEMA Map Panel Number or appropriate study.
(Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION:
1. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for a Floodplain Development Permit. (Department of
Planning Services - Floodplain)
PLAT NOTES:
1. A Flood Hazard Development Permit is required for all construction or development occurring in the
floodplain or floodway as delineated on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FIRM
Community Panel Map # 08123C -1775E dated January 20, 2016 (Box Elder Creek Floodplain). Any
development shall comply with all applicable Weld County requirements, Colorado Water Conservation
Board requirements as described in Rules and Regulations for Regulatory Floodplains in Colorado,
and FEMA regulations and requirements as described in 44 CFR parts 59, 60, and 65. The FEMA
definition of development is any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including
by not limited to buildings or other structures, mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving, excavation,
drilling operations, or storage of equipment and materials. (Department of Planning Services -
Floodplain)
2. FEMA's floodplain boundaries may be updated at any time by FEMA. Prior to the start of any
development activities, the owner should contact Weld County to determine if the floodplain boundaries
have been modified. (Department of Planning Services - Floodplain)
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Submit by Email
Weld bounty Referral
February 5, 2024
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Cynthia Kennedy, c/o Pivot Energy, Inc. Case Number USR24-0006
Please Reply By: March 5, 2024 Planner Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number 105314300016-R6786658 Legal: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX14-0002; Part S2SW4
Section 14, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: East of and adjacent to CR 57 and north of and adjacent to CR 44.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response
not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature
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Agency
John Leone
Date February 12, 2024
Weld County Planning Dept. PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
West Greeley Conservation District
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COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
Diana Aungst
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Transmission via email: daungst@weld.gov
Re: Planning Use by Special Review Permit, Case Number: USR24-0006
Applicant: Pivot Energy
Part of the S'' /2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 14, Twp. 4N, Rng. 64W, 6th P.M., Weld County
Water Division 1, Water District 1
Dear Diana Aungst,
We have received your February 6, 2024 referral regarding the above -referenced Planning Use by Special
Review Permit to allow a solar energy facility on an approximately 76.28 acre parcel described as Lot B
of Recorded Exemption RECX14-0002 located in the S'' /2 of the SW 1/4 of Sec. 14, Twp. 4N, Rng. 64W, 6th
P.M., Weld County.
This referral does not appear to qualify as a "subdivision" as defined in Section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S.
Therefore, pursuant to the State Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011 memorandums to county
planning directors, this office will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide
informal comments. The comments do not address the adequacy of the water supply plan for this project
or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements. In addition, the
comments provided herein cannot be used to guarantee a viable water supply plan or infrastructure, the
issuance of a well permit, or physical availability of water.
According to the referral, the proposed water supply source during construction is bottled water from
offsite for drinking and water for dust control. The specific source of water for dust control was not
specified.
A review of our records indicate that well permit no. 10676 -R -R is located on the subject property. Well
permit no. 10676 -R -R was decreed under Water Court Division 1 case no. W-1840 as "Herbst Well No.
10676" for the irrigation of 80 acres described as the S'' /2 of the SW 1/4 of Section 14, Township 4 North,
Range 64 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Our records indicate that well permit no. 10676-
R -R is augmented through The Central Colorado Water Conservancy District augmentation plan approved
by the Water Court in case no. 02CW0335. As permitted, the well cannot be used for purposes
associated with the solar project (such as dust control).
Well permit no. 10676-R is also located on the subject property and was issued on March 28, 1960 for
irrigation purposes. Well permit no. 10676-R was replaced by well permit no. 10676 -R -R, on the condition
that the original well is plugged and abandoned. We received information that the replacement well was
constructed however, a Well Abandonment Report was not submitted for well permit no. 10676-R.
1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, CO 80203 P 303.866.3581 www.colorado.gov/water
Tracy Kosloff, Acting State Engineer/Director
USR24-0006 Pivot Energy Weld County Page 2 of 2
February 28, 2024
Therefore, the Applicant will need to submit a Well Abandonment Report (form GWS-09) to show that
the well was properly abandoned.
So long as the water associated with the solar project is obtained by bottled water and/or an outside
legal source, our office has no comments regarding the proposal.
Please contact Mike Matz at 303-866-3581 x8241 or at michael.matz@state.co.us with any questions.
Sincerely,
loana Comaniciu, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
Ec: Referral no. 31217
Applicant Authorized Agent (ksundman@pivotenergy.net)
Water well permit nos. 10676-R and 10676 -R -R files
Weld County Referral
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February 5, 2024
Submit by Email
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Cynthia Kennedy, c/o Pivot Energy, Inc. Case Number: USR24-0006
Please Reply By: March 5, 2024 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105314300016-R6786658
Legal: LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX14-0002; Part S2SW4
Section 14, T4N, R64W of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: East of and adjacent to CR 57 and north of and adjacent to CR 44.
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response
not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
P
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We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature a4ritdGl,�
Agency Colorado Parks and Widlife
Date 2/16/2024
Weld County Planning Dept. PO Box 758, Greeley, CO 80632 Tel:(970)-400-6100 Fax:(970)-304-6498
COLORADO
Parks and Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources
Northeast Region
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO 80216
P 303.291.7227
February 12, 2024
Weld County Planning Department
Attention: Diana Aungst
1402 North 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
970-400-6100
daungst@weld.gov
Re: CPW referral letter for Case # USR24-0006 - Pivot Solar 46 Et 47 LLC Solar Gardens
Dear Diana Aungst,
Thank you for the opportunity for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to submit formal
comments on the proposed Pivot Solar 46 LLC and Pivot Solar 47 LLC's two 5 -megawatt (MW)
photovoltaic solar gardens, located on 75 acres of private land. The Pivot Solar 46 Et 47 LLC's
Solar gardens are located east of Weld County Road 57 and northeast of County Road 44 (T4N,
R64W Sec. 14), on existing agricultural lands, and are located approximately 5 miles SE of the
town of Kersey. It is our understanding that Pivot Solar 46 Et 47, LLC Solar Gardens will deliver
electricity directly to a local energy consumer via Xcel Energy's "Solar * Rewards Offsite"
program.
The mission of CPW is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality
state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities
that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of
Colorado's natural resources. CPW has a statutory responsibility to manage all wildlife species
in Colorado and to promote a variety of recreational opportunities throughout Colorado. One
way we achieve this goal is by responding to referral comment requests.
CPW appreciates this early consultation from Pivot Solar 46 Et 47 LLC and Weld County
because it can lead to a responsibly developed project that works toward achieving state
solar goals while protecting sensitive wildlife species, habitats, and time frames. We
Jeff Davis, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Parks and Wildlife Commission: Dallas May, Chair • Richard Reading, Vice -Chair • Karen Bailey, Secretary • Jessica Beaulieu
Marie Haskett • Jack Murphy • Gabriel Otero • Duke Phillips, IV • Gary T. Skiba • James Jay Tutchton • Eden Vardy
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recognize renewable energy development is important to meeting the State's greenhouse gas
reduction goals and improving our climate resiliency.
CPW appreciates that the developer plans to use wildlife -friendly fencing and the project is
planned outside of High Priority Habitat. CPW also encourages the following recommendations
for this solar project based on CPW's Solar BMPs:
• CPW recommends that the solar facility is checked weekly, either remotely or
in person (or escape structures are installed inside the fenced area), to allow
animals to escape if they become trapped within the facility. Please
immediately report mortalities, trapped or injured wildlife, or other reportable
incidents to the local District Wildlife Manager (Mike Grooms 970-692-4028).
Please document and report these findings to CPW annually.
• CPW recommends that the Project Area not be lit at night to minimize wildlife
attraction to Project infrastructure and limit impacts to hunting, migration, or
other nocturnal activities of wildlife.
• For the eventual consultation regarding transmission lines to this Solar Project,
CPW recommends they are installed according to Avian Power Line Interaction
Committee (APLIC) standards and outside the raptor nesting season. Also,
please install bird diverters within 1/4 -mile of any lake, drainage, or riparian
area and within the raptor nesting buffer for occupied nests.
If you have any additional questions regarding wildlife concerns for this property, please
contact Mike Grooms, District Wildlife Manager at michael.grooms@state.co.us or by phone at
(303) 810-3141.
Respectfully,
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Mark Leslie, Northeast Regional Manager
Cc: Mike Grooms, District Wildlife Manager - michael.grooms@state.co.us
Lexi Hamous, NE Land Use Coordinator - lexi.hamous-miller®state.co.us
Jason Surface, Area 4 Wildlife Manager - jason.surface@state.co.us
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