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Patricia Buxman, c/o Pivot Solar 66, LLC,
Pivot Solar 67, LLC, and Pivot Solar 68, LLC
USR25-0016
Exhibit Submitted By Description
A Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
B Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 10/7/2025)
C Department of Planning PowerPoint Presentation
Services
Department of Planning Email re: Landscaping and Screening Plan
Services (Received 10/27/25)
E Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (Received 11/4/2025)
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Applicant: Patricia Buxman, c/o Pivot Solar 66, LLC, Pivot Solar 67, LLC, Pivot
Solar 68, LLC
Planner: Matthew VanEyll
Request: 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 of Corrected Recorded Exemption CORR RE -4576;
being part of the SE1/4 of Section 21, Township 6 North, Range 66 West of the
6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to County Road 66; approximately 0.25 miles
west of County Road 31.
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CASE NUMBER:
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Use by Special Review Approval Criteria (Section 23-2-220.A.) - Simplified
1. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
2. Consistent with Zoning Intent
3. Compatible with Surrounding Land Uses
4. Compatible with Future Development (Weld Comp Plan Map & Municipality Plans)
5. Overlay or Hazard District? If so, Compliant with Special Requirements
6. A (Agricultural) Zone District? If so, Effort to Conserve Prime Farmland
7. Protection of Health, Safety And Welfare of Weld County Residents
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1. Consistent with Comprehensive Plan
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Section 22-2-10.C "Promoting Economic Growth and Stability. Land use policies have a
significant impact economic conditions in the County and should be structured to
encourage economic prosperity. To ensure the continued strength of Weld County's
economy, land use processes and decisions based on the [Comprehensive Plan] shall be
consistent and promote financially responsible growth." - The Solar Energy will contribute to
Weld County's economic resilience by creating construction jobs, generating renewable
energy, and enhancing grid stability. It also provides a sustainable complement to
traditional energy sources, helping buffer the local economy during fluctuations in oil and
gas activity.
Section 22-2-30.C. - Harmonize development with surrounding land uses.
-minimum nuisance from the SEF and closest neighboring residence is great than five
hundred (500) feet
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The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide areas for the conduct of agricultural
activities and activities related to agriculture and agricultural production, and for areas for
natural resource extraction and energy development, without the interference of other,
incompatible land uses.
Section 23-3-40.GG. Uses by Special Review, of the Weld County Code allows fora "Solar Energy
Facility" in Lots outside of a subdivision and historic townsite in the (A) Agricultural Zone District.
Section 23-1-90. states that Solar Energy Facilities (SEFs), being more than five (5) acres in size but
less than one -hundred sixty (160) acres in the Near/Urban Area as shown on Appendix 21-B, or
being more than five (5) acres but less than three -hundred twenty (320) acres in the Ag/Rural
Area as shown on Appendix 21-B.allows the applicant to apply for the Solar Energy Facility.
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EXHIBIT
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Matthew VanEyll
Monday, October 27, 2025 8:40 AM
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BOCC Hearing 11-5-2025 USR25-0016 Exhibit
Updated Landscaping and Screening.pdf
Good Morning, Clerk to the Board Team,
USE 25- oo,c49
Attached is an updated landscaping and screening plan for USR25-0016 that I would like added as an exhibit for the
BOCC hearing on November 5th, 2025. I have added this to Accela.
Best,
COUNTY. CO
Matthew VanEyll
Planner II
Dept. of Planning Services
(970) 400-3556
1402 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
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Pivot Energy Inc. - Landscape and Screening Plan
Pivot Solar 66 LLC, Pivot Solar 67 LLC, and Pivot Solar 68 LLC c/o Pivot Energy Inc. are being
constructed just west of the intersection of Weld County Road 66 and N 59th Avenue. The site is
approximately 36 acres. Other nearby uses include center pivot and flood irrigation agriculture,
oil and gas production, and cattle and dairy operations. Solar facilities present a low profile,
especially when compared to other operational energy and commercial facilities already present
near the property. As such, these installations generate very little visual impact to neighboring
properties and typically require little in the way of visual buffering.
The main strategy employed to lessen visual impact of the proposed installation is to site the
facility at the greatest feasible distance from any residences on neighboring properties and from
the right-of-way. The applicant intends to provide a 500 -foot buffer between the solar equipment
and any neighboring residential parcels. If there are neighboring residences within a 500 -foot
buffer, Pivot Energy Inc. will provide an option to decrease visual impacts, such as opaque
fencing, landscaping features, or an agreed upon mitigation measure. The applicant proposes to
surround the facility with a decorative, wildlife friendly game fence which will serve to break up
the visual impact of the facility when viewed from adjoining properties. Within the fence line and
on any other areas disturbed during construction, applicant will establish native, low -growth
grasses in keeping with vegetation common for the area to allow the project area to blend in with
the surroundings.
In addition to the strategy outlined above, Pivot has contracted with a local consultant to design
an updated irrigation system, which includes piping the private dirt ditches on the west side of
the parcel, leading to the holding pond, and implementing improved irrigation, such as drip lines
or sprinklers, in the 36 -acre project area. Furthermore, with the support of this project, the
landowner intends to install their own sprinkler systems on their other pastures. The efficiencies
gained from the piping and improved irrigation enable Pivot to work directly with the landowner
for water, utilizing their existing river and reservoir shares to irrigate the project area. This allows
for continued agricultural production on the entire parcel, not just the southern fields. Currently,
the northern field/project area is flood -irrigated, and it is only irrigated because a cash -rent
tenant farmer brings their own water shares. Whether this project is approved or not, the
landowner does not plan to continue tenant farming this portion of their land. Without the piping
and sprinkler upgrades that Pivot will bring to this parcel, there will not be sufficient water shares
for the entire parcel, and the landowner plans to cease irrigation of the northern field, causing it
to go fallow and only be used for dryland agriculture in 2026 and beyond.
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INTRODUCTION AND COMMUNITY IMPACT
Pivot Energy: Who We Are
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• Colorado -based national leader in small-scale solar projects
• Over 4.1 GW built, awarded, or in development
• Long-term Owner Operator
• 1000+ projects built or in development
• Dedicated community partner - our community investment program
has donated and pledged about $650,000 to community -based
organizations in Weld County
• This project will commit further local investment in the Weld
community Aims Community College — 4H — Bright Futures
Weld Trust/Legacy Foundation
• Internship Program with Bright Futures
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COMMUNITY IMPACT - BRIGHT FUTURES
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Lisa Taylor — Director of Bright Futures
Working with Pivot and this year's
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PROJECT BACKGROUND
Originally - located just to the east
in Greeley, with constraints
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Prior development plans
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PROJECT DETAILS
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Land lease with Patricia Buxman for 36 acres
"Three" arrays up to 9.0 MW AC
Each project is 3 MW AC
Executed Interconnection Agreement with Xcel
Operational 20 — 40 years
5,200% increase in property tax revenue over 40
years
U nmanned operation outside agricultural activities no traffic, no noise, no lighting
Lower to the ground than a single -story residence
N o topsoil removed from site, no added soil
imperviousness
Maintains agricultural character of the land and soil
health — a key factor
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NEIGHBOR OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATION
Steps Taken
1. USPS Priority mail flats sent to all original abutters 2/10/24 -
project/personal introduction, invitation to community meeting
2. Postcards sent to neighbors within 0.5 -mile with contact
information and an invitation to the community meeting
3. A community meeting was held at Roma Pizza in Greeley on
2/26/24
4. USPS Priority mail flats sent to all neighbors within 500 ft of
the new site on 5/17/25 — offered another community meeting,
if there was interest
Outcome
The community meeting had no attendees
No interest expressed in a second community meeting
Had one conversation with the southeast neighbors
Buffer report, neighbor outreach
(0.5 miles)
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NEIGHBOR OUTREACH AND SCREENING
Pivot has heard from one neighbor to the
southeast with questions regarding screening
Patricia has had her neighbors' viewshed in mind
from the start, and robust screening is required
and codified per our lease
Currently, Pivot has vegetative screening and
opaque fencing planned on the southern and
southeast sides.
• Closest non -southern residence is over 1,200 ft
away
Patricia Buxman owns the properties and
residences directly south of the project area
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LAND STEWARDSHIP AND AGRICULTURAL INTEGRITY
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• Prior use was part of a larger dairy operation
• No longer enough water for the northern pasture
Our goal is to restore water to the northern pasture for
grazing and/or farming
• Irrigation also allows for flexibility in crop management
Restore agricultural operations on this site with irrigation
• Approach 1:
• Irrigated low -height crop production
• Approach 2:
• Landowner or local shepherd irrigated feed crops
for grazing
• Irrigation will provide flexibility in agricultural land use
• Proposed COA to Self -Impose Obligation if Necessary
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Consolidated and "tucked back" project
Continued irrigated agricultural use — saving
agriculture
■ Right to farm, not have to farm by a tenant farmer
Substantial screening, with potential for
complete screening
Increased property tax revenue for the
operational life of the system
■ 5,400% ($1.2M) increase over 20 years
■ 5,200% ($2.5M) increase over 40 years
Over $650,000 pledged and donated to Bright
Futures and other organizations
Maximizing utility and return from the land, with
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■ Facility production abnormalities and panel health — production
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■ Solar panels are made of 99%+ inert materials (glass,
aluminum, copper)
Temperatures
■ Minimal impact within the margin of error on a hyperlocal level.
Return to ambient within 100'.
EMFs:
■ Generated by inverters, which are centrally located. Multiple
studies have shown EMFs dissipate to ambient levels around
150' from the inverters.
■ The nearest non -landowner -owned residence is over 500'
away
Noise:
■ The inverter decibel rating is similar to a residential air
conditioning unit, and generally returns to ambient conditions
at 150'
■ Nearest residence is over 500' away
Decommissioning
■ Pivot will post a decommissioning bond with Weld County.
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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
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ForgeSolar is an industry -leading tool
to evaluate glare impacts to the
adjacent roads, homes, businesses
The project will not generate any
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
FAA Glare Analysis also concluded this
project does not exceed notice criteria.
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Site Configuration I Components & Results
Buxman Project, Weld County
PS66-68
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Updated Sep 30, 2025
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Timezone offset UTC-7
Minimum sun altitude 0.0 deg
Site ID 145571.24575
Project type
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PV Array Results
Summary of Results No glare predicted!
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Equipment that makes noise (inverters) are
located hundreds of feet from the nearest
non -landowner -owned residence, placed in
the center of the array
The decibel rating is similar to a residential
air conditioning unit, and generally returns
to ambient conditions at 150'
Nearest non -landowner -owned residence is
> 500' away
None of the equipment operates early in
the morning or late at night
The equipment is "off' when the sun is not
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• 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 consjst+endifference 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
awtiJn compliance with all re4 ulator standards will similarly not be adversely affected b in either the short
or lonq term periods.
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Map Unit Setti n g
National map unit symbol: 362b
Elevation: 4,900 to 5,250 feet
Mean annual pr ecip to tion : 13 to 17 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees F
Frost -free period: 125 to 150 days
Farmland classification: Prime farmland if irrigated
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Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: 362c
Elevation: 4,900 to 5,250 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 13 to 17 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 52 degrees
Frost -free period: 125 to 150 days
Farmland classification: Farmland of statewide importance
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Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbot 362v
Elevation: 4,600 to 5,200 feet
Mean annual precipitation: 'I'I to 15 inches
Mean annual air temperature: 46 to 54 degrees F
Frost -free period: 125 to 175 days
Farmland ossification: Prime farmland if irrigated and the product of I (soil
crodibilit) x C (climate factor) does not exceed 60
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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
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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.
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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.
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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 non -landowner -owned
residence: > 500 ft
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Most components of a solar module can
recycled, including:
• Aluminum Frames
• Copper Wires
• Junction Box, Containing Metals
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The remaining materials are called the "laminate"
and they contain:
• Tempered Glass
• Sillicon Cells Connected with Precious Metals
• Encapsulant
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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
Shall meet and adhere to fire code
requirements
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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
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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
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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
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Panels are textured and coated in
anti -reflective film
P hotovoltaic systems are different
than solar concentrators
P roject is not Utility Scale
Studies show no evidence or
correlation that solar creates a "lake
effect" that harms birds
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