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Applicant: Taelor Solar 1, LLC
Case Number: USR24-0014
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to
Hearing
At
Hearing
1
Mike
Cervi,
letter
received
September
23, 2024
X
2
Art
Guttersen,
letter
received September
25, 2024
X
3
Returned
mail
X
4
Middle
South
Platte
Company,
letter
received October
9, 2024
X
5
Michelle
Miller,
email
received October
14,
2024
X
6
Applicant
power
point
presentation
X
I hereby certify that the six items identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services
at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners' hearing.
Diana Aungst, Planner
RECEIVED
SEP 2 3 1014
September 19, 2024
Weld County Planning Department
Weld County Board of Commissioners
1150'x' Street
R.O. Box 758
Greeley, Co 80632
Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners:
As a landowner In Weld County, I am writing to state my support for the Taeler Solar Project
which is proposed on private property in the community. This project will provide income for
the egriculturel landowner and increase property tax refund tor the county. The increased
tax revenue will help our schools, fire district and the general fund.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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Mike Cervi
Cervi Enterprises, Inc.
PO Box 1930
Greeley, CO X32-1930
IKE CEPSI
Office (970) 356.80Q!D
Fax (970) 336-6008
Home (303) 849-5533
Aar GUTTERSEN
23691 HIGHWAY 263 • G R EE L E Y, CO 80631
OFFICE: (970) 378-Fi888 WASHOUT (970) 352-00
FAX: (970) 378-0OCO
Weld County Board of Commissioners
1150 O Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80631
September 23, 2024
Dear Weld County Board of Commissioners,
As a local property and business owner, I am writing to express my strong support for the proposed
Taelor Solar Project in Weld County.
This project will be constructed on private land that currently generates insufficient income to cover
property taxes. Given the land's limitations —particularly the lack of adequate water for farming and its
marginal suitability for livestock grazing ---a solar project represents a much more viable and sustainable
use. It would not only provide reliable income for the landowner but also generate significant tax
revenue for Weld County, benefiting all residents.
Beyond direct financial benefits to the landowner, the broader community will also see substantial
advantages. During construction, the project will stimulate the local economy by creating jobs, utilizing
local equipment and resources, and supporting area businesses. These short-term economic impacts will
be followed by long-term benefits, including full-time employment opportunities for local residents and
a consistent stream of tax revenue. This revenue will be essential for supporting critical services, such as
local schools, fire districts, and the maintenance of county roads by Weld County Public Works, along
with contributions to the general fund.
In addition to economic growth, this project also supports Colorado's broader sustainability goals. As
part of the state's Renewable Energy Standard (R ES), which aims for 100% renewable electricity by
2040, and the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap, which targets a 50% reduction in
emissions by 2030, the Taelor Solar Project will play a vital role in advancing Weld County's contribution
to these critical initiatives. Furthermore, by aligning with the Colorado Solar and Storage Initiative, this
project positions the county as a leader in the state's transition to clean, renewable energy sources,
attracting future investments and bolstering the local economy.
The Taelor Solar Project delivers both immediate and long-term benefits to the landowner, the
community, and Weld County. Its potential to boost economic growth, generate jobs, increase tax
revenue, and support the county's transition to renewable energy makes it a clear asset to the region.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Art Guttersen
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Case # I Casa #: USR24-0014 DENVER Co 602
Name I Nombre. Magnum Feedyard Co. LLC, do Taelor Solar 1, LLC
11 -SE,P 2024 PM 6
Proposed Project: USR for the construction of a 1041 Solar Energy Facility The facility
including a Solar Energy Facility with a generating capacity up to 650 megawatt AC 2) A
Battery Energy Storage Facility planned for 650 MWh with a possible increase to up to
1,300 MWh; a substation to interconnect the project to the high voltage transmission
system; an operations area including an operations and maintenance building, possible
water storage, materials storage and parking; an onsite communication system;
Meteorological Stations (approximately 15 -feet high on posts); up to seven (7)
construction trailers and ten (10) conex containers during construction; and up to four (4)
conex containers will be retained for parts storage in the Agricultural Zone District.
Proyecto Propuesto: USR para la construction de una instalacion de Energia Solar
1041. La instalacion incluye una instalacion de energia solar con una capacidad de
generacion de hasta 650 megavatios CA 2) una instalaciOn de almacenamiento de
energia en baterias prevista para 650 MWh con un posible aumento hasta 1.300 MWh;
una subestacion para interconectar el proyecto al sistema de transmisiOn de alta tension;
un area de operaciones que incluye un edificio de operaciones y mantenimiento, posible
almacenamiento de ague, almacenamiento de materiales y estacionamiento; un sistema
de comunicacibn en el sitio; Estaciones meteorologicas (aproximadamente 15 pies de
altura en postes); hasta siete (7) remolques de construction y diez (10) contenedores
Conex durante la construcabn; y se retendran hasta cuatro (4) contenedores conex para
almacenamiento de piezas en el Distrito de Zona Agricola.
Location: 2 miles south of I-76/CR 91 intersection; 0.75 miles north of CR 20/CR 93
intersection; west of and adjacent to Weld and Morgan County Line; approximately 7.5
miles east of CR 75.5
Ubicacion: 2 millas al sur de la interseccion I-76/CR 91; 0,75 minas al node de la
interseccion CR 20/CR 93; al oeste y adyacente a la linea de los condados de Weld y
Morgan; aproximadamente 7 5 millas al este de CR 75.5
Planner / Planificador: Chris Gathman
PC Hearing Date: October 15 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
PC Fecha de audiencia: 15 de octubre de 2024 a las 13:30 horas
BOCC Hearin : October 30, 2024 at 10:00
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Case # / Caso #: USR24-0014 DENVER CO 802
Name / Nombre: Magnum Feedyard Co. LLC, do Taelor Solar 1, LLC
11 SEP 2024 PM 6
Proposed Project: USR for the construction of a 1041 Solar Energy Facility. The facility
including a Solar Energy Facility with a generating capacity up to 650 megawatt AC 2) A
Battery Energy Storage Facility planned for 650 MWh with a possible increase to up to
1,300 MWh; a substation to interco�nnect the project to the high voltage transmission
system; an operations area including an operations and maintenance building, possible
water storage, materials storage and parking; an onsite communication system;
Meteorological Stations (approximately 15 -feet high on posts); up to seven (7)
construction traders and ten (10) conex containers during construction; and up to four (4)
conex containers will be retained for parts storage in the Agricultural Zone District
Proyecto Propuesto: USR para la construction de una instalacion de Energia Solar
1041 La instalaciOn incluye una instalacion de energia solar con una capacidad de
generacion de hasta 650 megavatios CA 2) una instalacion de almacenamiento de
energia en baterlas prevista para 650 MWh con un posible aumento hasta 1.300 MWh,
una subestaciOn para interconectar el proyecto al sistema de transmisibn de alta tension;
un area de operaciones que incluye un edificio de operaciones y mantenimiento, posible
almacenamiento de agua, almacenamiento de materiales y estacionamiento; un sistema
de comunicacion en el sitio; Estaciones meteorologicas (aproximadamente 15 pies de
altura en postes); hasta siete (7) remolques de construction y diez (10) contenedores
Conex durante la construccidn; y se retendran hasta cuatro (4) contenedores conex para
almacenamiento de piezas en el Distrito de Zona Agricola
Location: 2 miles south of 1-76/CR 91 intersection; 0.75 miles north of CR 20/CR 93
intersection; west of and adjacent to Weld and Morgan County Line; approximately 7.5
miles east of CR 75.5
Ubicacicn: 2 millas al sur de la intersection 1-76/CR 91; 0,75 millas al node de la
intersection CR 20/CR 93; al oeste y adyacente a la linea de los condados de Weld y
Morgan; aproximadamente 7.5 millas al este de CR 75.5
Planner / Planificador: Chris Gathman
PC Hearing Date: October 15 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
PC Fecha de audiencia: 15 de octubre de 2024 a las 13:30 horas
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including a Solar Energy Facility with a generating capacity up to 650 megawatt AC 2) A
Battery Energy Storage Facility planned far 650 MWh with a possible increase to up to
1,300 MWh; a substation to Interconnect the prat to the high voltage transmission
system; an operations area including an operations and msrr enanOe building, possible
water store, materials storage and parking; an onsite communication system;
Meteorological Stations ( proximately 15 -feet high on posts); up to seven (7)
construction trailers and ten (10) cortex containers during construction; on; and up to four (4)
conex containers will be retained for ports storage In the Agricultural Zone District
Preyec+to Prupussto: USR pars Is construacion de una Instalacion de Energla Solar
1041 La instalaciOn Induye una instalacion de energia mar con ens capaddecl de
generation de haste 650 megavat 2) una instalacion de almacenamlento de
energia en baterias prevista pare 651 MWh can un posible aunento haste 1.300 MWh;
una subestaclon pars inter onectar el proyecto al sistema de trensmiaidn de airs tension;
un area de operacionea qua incluye un edlfloic de operaclones y maantenirilentc, posible
alrnacenamiento de ague, almacenamiento de materiaales y a Gtacianariento; un sistema
de comunicacion en el sitio; Estacionea met logl (aproxirnadamenta 15 pies de
altura en pastes); haste sista (7) remelques de contraction y diez (10) contenedores
Conex durante la ctnstrucclon; y se retendrin bests cuatro (4) conteredores cortex para
almacenamiento de pietas en el Distrito de Zone Agricola.
Location: 2 miles south of l-761CR 91 interne on; 015 miles north of CR R 93
intersactinn; west of and adjacent to Weld and Morgan County Line; approximately 7 5
mikes east of CR 75.5
ublcacien: 2 millas al sur de la intersr do 1-7 R 91 0,75 millas al norte de la
intcraeccidn CR 20tCR 93; al oaf y adyacente a la lines de los condedos de Weld y
Morgan; aproxlmadamente 7.5 mulles al este de CR 75.5
Planner / Plan dor: Chris Gagman
PC Hearing Date: October 15 2024 at 1:30 p.m.
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Proposed Project USR for the congtiruction of a 1041 Solar Energy Facility. The facility
including a Solar Energy Facility with a generating aspaclty up to 550 megawatt AC 2) A
Battery Energy Storage Facility planned for 650 MWh with a possible increase to up to
1,300 MWh; a substation to intercrinnect the project to the high voltage transmission
system; an operations area including an operations and maintenance building, possible
water stay*, materials storage and parking; an oneite communication system;
Meteorological Stations (approximately" 154eet high on posts); up to seven (7)
construction trailers and ten (10) conex contaimrs during construction; and up to four (4)
conex containers will be retained for parts storage in the Agricultural Zone District
Prayveto Prupuesto: USR pare la construccion de una instalacion de Energda Solar
1041. Ui instaiaciOn incluye una instaladOn de energia mar con una capucrdad de
generuclon de haste 650 megavataO5 CA 2) uris Instal:06n de aicnacertamiertto de
energia en baterlas prevista pare 650 MWh con un posibie aumento haste 1.300 MWh;
una rut talon pars interconeotar el prayecto al Stems de transmision de site tension;
un Ira de oper-aciones qua induye un eado de operrtones y mantenirientc, posible
alrnacenamiento de U L:ua, almacenamiento de material)ca y eatacionamiento; un Stems
cia comunicaciOn en el sitio; Estacionee mateoroldgicas (aproxirnadamentc 15 pies de
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almacenarniento de plazas en el Distrito do Zone Agricola.
Location; 2 miles south of 1481 R 91 intersection; 0475 miles north of CR 20/CR 93
intersection; west of and adjacent to Weld and Morgan County Line; approximately 7.5
miles east of CR 75.5
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interseccidn CR 20/CR 93; al oeste y adyacenta a Is lines de los c ondedas de Weld y
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including a Solar Energy Facility with a generating c acity up to 650 megawatt AC 2) A
Batten/ Energy Storage Facility planned for 650 MWh with a possible increase to up to
1,300 PAWN a substation to interconnect the project to the high voltage transmission
system; an operations area including an operations and maintenance building, possible
water storage, materials storage and parking; an onsite communication system;
Meteorological Stations (approximately 15 -feet high on posts) up to seven (7)
construction trailers and ten (10) conex containers during construction; and up to four (4)
conex containers will be retained for parts storage in the Agricultural Zone District.
Proyecto Propueete: USR pare la constucciOn de una lnstalaciOn de Eriergia Solar
1041 La instalaciOn incluye una instalacibn de energfa solar con una capacidad de
generadiOn de haste 650 megavatios CA 2) una instalacion de almacenamiento de
energia en baterlas prevista para 650 11Wh con un posible aumento haste 1.300 MWh;
una subestaciOn pars interconectar el proyecto al Sterna de transrnision de alta tension;
un Irea de opera ones quo incluye un edificla de operaclones y mantenimiento, posibte
almacenamiento de ague, almacenamiento de rnateriiales y estacionamiento; un sistema
de cornunicacic n en el 51tio; Eataciones rneteorclagi!cas (aproximadarnente 15 pies de
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almacenamiento de plazas en el Distrito de Zona Agricola
Location: 2 miles south of 1-76/ R 91 intersection; 0 75► miles north of CR 20 R 93
intersection; west of and adjacent to Weld and Morgan County Line; approximately 7.5
miles east of CR 75.5
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inter sec & CR 20/CR 93; al oeste y adyacente a Is lines de los condados de Weld y
Morgan; aproximadarnente 7 5 millas al este de CR 75.5
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Reservoir Company
January 22, 2024
Tom Parko, Community Development Coordinator
Weld County Planning and Zoning Department
P.O. Box 758
1402 N. 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80632
Dear Mr. Parka,
We are writing on behalf of MSP Reservoir Company, LLC ("MSP") to notify you that we
have met with Mr. Steve Gabel (landowner) and Mr. Matt Mooney, VP of Development for
Balance Rock Power to discuss the Taetor Solar 1, LLC project located immediately
adjacent to [and we control on the south side of 1-76 at Exit 57 CR 91, in Weld County,
consisting of approximately 3,200 acres.
We met to voice concerns about erosion control and reclamation obstacles that may result
from installation of the the solar project and create "blowouts" impacting land. MSP also
expressed understanding that our project will need to address the same issues regarding
Mr. Gabel's Land. MSP is satisfied that both parties have agreed in principle to arrive at
solutions that will address these concerns and are mutually beneficial, including to be
agreed upon setbacks from our common property line. We have not agreed to specifics at
this time but do believe we have agreed to work together in good faith and are confident the
parties wilt resolve these and other small items that may come up during their approval
process.
Our goat is to work in good faith with Mr. Gabel, as our neighbor and long-standing property
owner to advance both of our projects.
Thank you and please feel free to contact me if you have questions.
Michael Vickers
Chief Operating Officer and Managing Member
70* P/te*,42.4,
Acknowledged and approved:
Matt Yo am
Matt Yo a m
Property Owner and Managing Member
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Joshua Suter
Managing Member
From: Michelle Pape <r'nipapei3mail.com>
Sent: Monday, October 14, 2024 4:00 PM
To: Maxwell Nader <mnader@weld.gov>; Latham@weld.gxov; erelsord@weld.gov; Mike Freeman
<mfreernan@weld.gav>; Scott James <sjames@weld.gov>; Lori Saine <Isaine@weldgov>
Subject: opposition to proposed weld county solar farm
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10/14/2024
Hello,
Let me introduce myself, I am Michelle Miller. I am reaching out to you so you may better
understand my opposition to the proposed solar farm to be developed on the Magnum
Feedlot ground located one half mite west of my mother's property.
Our family settled here over 100 years ago. We have fought hard over the years with our
farm and ranch to provide a livelihood and to be good stewards of the land. It is
heartbreaking to me to think of looking West of my property to see miles and mites of solar
panels which was once grazing land for our cattle and prime agriculture for our crops. Not
to forget the negative environmental impact that is associated with solar power.
The loss of viable agricultural land, loss of habitat, loss of water, the effect of hazardous
materials during manufacturing, and lack of responsible waste disposal for the units. The
life cycle emissions for photovoltaic emissions are between 0.07 and 0.18 per KW hour.
Most estimates for concentrating solar power range from 0.08 and 0.2 pounds of carbon
dioxide. This sacrifice is not worth the reward.
My mother wilt experience a huge financial loss because of decreased property value as it
is located in close proximity to the solar panels. I greatly oppose this invasion of her home
and the surrounding area. Thank you for your consideration.
Best regards,
Michelle Miller
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