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Home My WebLink About20251273.tiffExhibit Inventory Control Sheet Vima Partners, LLC, c/o Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. USR24-0029 Exhibit Submitted By Description A Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation B Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 5/6/2025) C Department of Planning PowerPoint Presentation Services D Department of Planning Services E Department of Planning Services F Applicant G H J M P CI R BOCC Timeline Extension Agreement (dated 2/26/2025) Applicant's requested changes to the Resolution and staff's response (received 5/21/25) PowerPoint Presentation (received 5/21/2025) 2025-1273 WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO US R24 0029 i Applicant: Vima Partners, LLC, c/o Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Planner: Diana Aungst Request: Use by Special Review Permit fora 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility (115/12.47-kv Substation) in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Legal Description: NE1/4 of Section 7, Township 5 North, Range 67 West of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado. Location: West of and adjacent to County Road 15; approximately 0.75 miles north of U.S. Highway 34. weld.gov WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `''1/41 .ate 6 .rate" A 1 COUNTY, CO Sign Public g Ii hearings concerning this property will be heardbefore the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on in (10 ID 2045 at I Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on 20ata at 1O: in M+r1 Applicant: V»a_c6),AINer5` L I C%i Geole anion oflair n3 siOf\ Request: thr s -_byS_ Case Number.l)akA h-�—i Acres'tneL? _ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AT THE WELD COUNTY PLANNINGSERVICES. 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STORAGE a DELIVI CR 60 SUP -102 -=-USR-1495 FEED LOT 1000 LANDSCAPE MATERIALS CATTLE YARD emt /it /Tim in • II et)(,) scg t.".ALinnitcocaliwr 74:Nit irsiErgc „ e ,J + ri, O s cr 73 -0 in �- O:57 r0 6�c11_act% USR- SALVAG E SUPT USR1 5-0027 CONSTRUCTION 1 RI IA SHOP (IFFIC.F Ali WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services COUNTY, CO LAND USE r Single Family Residential Multi -Fan -lily Residential Low Density Estate Single Family Residential High Density Estate Single Family Residential Residential ['Axed Use Central Business District ‘10 Employment Corridor _ Neighborhood & General Commercial Community Separator Parks. Open Space. Mineral Extraction & Flood Plai Town of Windsor Future Land Use Map WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `''1/41 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 S ection 21-3-340.A. 1 - The health, welfare and safety of the citizens of the County will be protected and served. S ection 21-3-341.A. 2 - The natural and socio-economic environment of the County will be protected and enhanced. S ection 21-3-342.A. 3 - All reasonable alternatives to the proposed action, including use of existing rights -of - way and joint use of rights -of -way wherever uses are compatible, have been adequately assessed and the proposed action is compatible with and represents the best interests of the people of the County and represents a fair and reasonable utilization of resources in the impact area. S ection 21-3-343.A. 4 - A satisfactory program to mitigate and minimize adverse impacts has been presented. S ection 21-3-344.A. 5 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility complies with all applicable provisions of the master plan of this County, and other applicable regional, metropolitan, state and national p lans. S ection 21-3-345.A. 6 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility does not unduly or unreasonably impact existing community services. S ection 21-3-346.A. 7 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not create an expansion of the demand for government services beyond the reasonable capacity of the community or region to provide such services, as determined by the Board of County Commissioners. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `''1/41 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 S ection 21-3-347.A. 8 - The facility site or expansion area is not in an area with general meteorological and climatological conditions which would unreasonably interfere with or obstruct normal operations and maintenance. S ection 21-3-348.A. 9 - The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not adversely affect the water rights of any upstream, downstream or agricultural users, adjacent communities or other water users. S ection 21-3-349.A. 10 - Adequate water supplies are available for facility needs. S ection 21-3-350.A. 11 - The nature and location of the facility or expansion will not unduly interfere with existing easements, rights -of -way, other utilities, canals, mineral claims or roads. S ection 21-3-351.A. 12 - Adequate electric, gas, telephone, water, sewage and other utilities exist or shall be developed to service the site. S ection 21-3-352.A. 13 - The nature and location for expansion of the facility will not unduly interfere with any significant wildlife habitat or adversely affect any endangered wildlife species, unique natural resource or historic landmark within the impact area. S ection 21-3-353.A. 14 - The nature and location or expansion of the facility, including expected growth and development related to the operation and provision of service, will not significantly deteriorate water or air quality in the impact area. S ection 21-3-354.A. 15 - The geological and topographic features of the site are adequate for all construction, clearing, grading, drainage, vegetation and other needs of the facility construction or expansion. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services `''1/41 .ate A 1 COUNTY, CO Staff finds that this Use by Special Review is consistent with Section 21-3-340.A.1 - A.22 S ection 21-3-355.A. 16 - The existing water quality of affected state waters will not be degraded below state and federal standards or established baseline levels. S ection 21-3-356.A. 17 - The proposed project will not have a significantly adverse net effect on the capacities or functioning of streams, lakes and reservoirs in the impact area, nor on the permeability, volume, recharge capability and depth of aquifers in the impact area. S ection 21-3-357.A. 18 - The benefits of the proposed developments outweigh the losses of any natural resources or reduction of productivity of agricultural lands as a result of the proposed development. S ection 21-3-358.A. 19 - The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc. If the applicant has not obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such rights prior to issuance of a zoning or building permit by the County. S ection 21-3-359.A. 20 - The proposed project (nonlinear facilities) will not present an unreasonable risk of exposure to or release of toxic or hazardous substances within the impact area. The determination of effects of the project shall include the following considerations: S ection 21-3-363.A. 21 - The scope and nature of the proposed project will not unnecessarily duplicate existing services within the County. S ection 21-3-364.A. 22 - If the purpose and need for the proposed project are to meet the needs of an increasing population within the County, the area and community development plans and population trends demonstrate clearly a need for such development. WELD COUNTY GOVERNMENT Department of Planning Services "'1/411/4 .ate TtqAtaiale" COUNTY, CO toss a -30-0-Y v -.y o aeV or•4.1h- t•••-•••mI••evil. ♦i. 4t. -Y a, •t I!rl S Mit, COUNTY ADM1111,1010,710$ thinzufe4 Axe.' 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Whereas, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and Whereas, the Board has been presented with a Local Government Land Use Applications Timeline Extension Agreement for Use by Special Review Permit, USR24-0029, for Major Facilities of Public Utility 1041 Permit. Outside of Subdivisions and Historic Townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Planning Services, and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., commencing upon full execution of signatures. with further terms and conditions being as stated in said agreement, and Whereas, after review, the Board deems it advisable to approve said agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Local Government Land Use Applications Timeline Extension Agreement for Use by Special Review Permit, USR24-0029, for Major Facilities of Public Utility 1041 Permit, Outside of Subdivisions and Historic Townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, between the County of Weld, State of Colorado, by and through the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, on behalf of the Department of Planning Services, and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc., be, and hereby is, approved. Be it further resolved by the Board that the Chair be, and hereby is, authorized to sign said agreement. Cc PL(DE/PAWMR/ KR\ CA (88/x,A),c 13(EG/HA/Sp) 03/04/.25 2025-0562 PL2953 Local Government Land Use Applications Timeline Extension Agreement for Use by Special Review Permit, USR24-0029, for Major Facilities of Public Utility 1041 Permit — Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. Page 2 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, approved the above and foregoing Resolution, on motion duly made and seconded, by the following vote on the 26th day of February, A.D., 2025: Perry L. Buck, Chair: Aye Scott K. James, Pro-Tem: Aye Jason S. Maxey: Aye Lynette Peppier: Aye Kevin D. Ross: Aye Approved as to Form: Bruce Barker, County Attorney Attest: Esther E. Gesick, Clerk to the Board 2025-0562 PL2953 MEMORANDUM To: Board of County Commissioners From: Diana Aungst, Principal Planner Subject: USR24-0029 Timeline Extension Date: February 26, 2025 Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. is seeking approval of a 1041 Major Facility of a Public Utility or Public Agency for a 115/12.47 -kV substation. As part of the procedure outlined in Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21-2-260 and Section 21-3-320 of the Weld County Code there are impractical timelines identified that neither the applicant nor the planning staff can effectively meet. Therefore, the applicant has submitted a timeline extension agreement for the Board of County Commissioners to accept and sign showing that the applicant and the County are willing to waive the timelines established in Section 21-2-260 and Section 21-3-320.B.1 of the Weld County Code. Planning staff supports this timeline extension request. oafacc, 2025-0562 PL Q953 Docusign Envelope ID: 73F7C200-D765-46FC-AAB3-52966EA802CE LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAND USE APPLICATIONS TIMELINE EXTENSION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO AND TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC. MAJOR FACILITIES OF A PUBLIC UTILITY 1041 PERMIT February 11, 2025 INTRODUCTION The County of Weld, Colorado (the "County") and Tri-State Generation and Transmission Assnciatinn Tnc ("Tri-CtaV) (each individually a "Party," or collectively the "Parties") hereby enter into this Timeline Extension Agreement (the "Agreement") effective as of February 7, 2025, to define the applicable deadlines for review and final action by the County on MPP's Major Facilities of a Public Utility 1041 Permit application (the "Application"). ARTICLE I. BACKGROUND Section 1.01 Tri-State is proposing to construct the Iron Mountain Substation facility comprised of a new 115/12.47 -kV substation and associated tie lines (the "Project") within the County's jurisdiction in unincorporated Weld County. Section 1.02 The Project Pathway is subject to approval by the County pursuant to the: Weld County, Colorado, County Code (the "WC Code"), specifically Code Chapter 21, Article III, Division 3, Permit Program for Site Selection and Construction of Major facility of a Public Utility (the "1041 Regulations"). Section 1.03 The Application and the County's review of the same are subject to various state statutes, including C.R.S. § 24-65.1-501(2)(a). Section 1.04 C.R.S. § 24-65.1-501(2) requires local government to publish a hearing notice for a 1041 application within 30 days after receipt of an application. The initial public hearing, in turn, must take place between 30 and 60 days after publication of notice. Section 1.05 WC Code Section 21-2-260 also includes deadlines associated with 1041 applications. Specifically, upon the Department of Planning Services' determination that the application is complete, it must (1) set a Planning Commission public hearing date that cannot be more than thirty (30) days after the complete application is submitted; (2) provide certain notices and post signs about the application and the public hearing at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing; (3) refer the application to referral agencies for comment with a deadline to respond of twenty-eight (28) days; and (4) prepare staff comments for the Planning Commission. After the Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation on the 1041 application, the Board of County Commissioners must hold a public hearing on Doc usign Envelope ID: 73F7C200-D765-46FC-AAB3-52966EA802CE the application within 45 days. That public hearing also requires certain notices at least 10 days prior. WC Code Section 21-2-310. Section 1.06 As required by the WC Code, Tri-State held a pre -application meeting with the County on June 25, 2024. Section 1.07 Tri-State submitted the Application for the Project on November 18, 2024. Section 1.013 Pursuant to WC Code Section 21-3-320, Tri-State was required to submit the Application within ten (10) days after the pre -application meeting. Section 1.09 Each of the County and Tri-State desires to waive certain of the deadlines set forth above to allow Tri-State to comply a complete Application and allow the County a full and fair opportunity to review and consider the Application. Section 1.10 Accordingly, the Parties have come to an agreement to waive the deadlines with respect to the Application. Section 1.11 The County and Tri-State mutually acknowledge that this Agreement is supported by appropriate and adequate consideration. ARTICLE II. TERMS OF AGREEMENT The Parties stipulate and agree to an alternative review and local government action timeline as described below. Section 2.01 Tri-State hereby waives the deadlines set forth in C.R.S. § 24-65.1-501(2)(a) and WC Code Section 21-2-260 requiring that the County to notify the public the Application within thirty (30) days and requiring that the County schedule a hearing on the Application in front of the Planning Commission within thirty (30) days after the Application is deemed complete. Section 2.02 The County hereby waives the deadline set forth in WC Code Section 21-3-320 requiring that Tri-State submit the Application within ten (10) days after the pre - app 3pptit;auon iiiectirig. Section 2.03 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the WC Code, the Parties propose the alternative schedule of deadlines for review of and final action on the application as set forth in ,Attachment A attached hereto and incorporated herein. Section 2.04 The Parties agree that this Agreement and the alternative review and final action timeline set forth in Attachment A are reasonable. 2 Docusign Envelope ID: 73F7C200-D765-46FC-AAB3-52966EA802CE ARTICLE III. MISCELLANEOUS 0 Other than the f the neadlines by entering into this Agreement e)eCUUR J.Vl VILGl U1A11 �iw waiver �. ui� , � ==b •• 'a. ^------. neither party waives any rights or obligations contained within the WC Code applicable to the Project. Section 3.02 This Agreement shall not be binding on any future applications for projects, by Tri-State or otherwise, within the County. Section 3.03 The undersigned is authorized to enter into this Agreement on behalf of Tri-State. Tri-State has full corporate power and authority to carry out its obligations hereunder and consummate the transactions contemplated hereby. This Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by Tri-State, and constitutes a legal, valid, and binding obligation of Tri-State enforceable against Tri-State in accordance with its terms. [Signatures on the following page.] Docusign Envelope ID: 73F7C200-0765-I6FC-AAB&52966EAB02CE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed and delivered as of the date set forth below. Date: 2/11/2025 Attest: �� /= r+C,.i '4. Weld County Clerk of the Board By: Deputy Clerk of the Board 4 TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION A S S OC 1911Q�,�I,lc,, Name: H. Stevetrniay Title: Senior Manager of Land Rights and Permitting BY COUNTY OF WELD, COLORADO By: Name: PerrY R. Buck Title hair, Board of Weld County Commissioners Date: FEB 2 6 2025 ATTACHMENT A Alternative Review and Final Local Government Action Timeline Task Deadline Original Application submitted. November 18, 2024 Revised Application submitted. December 26, 2024 Determination of completeness due regarding the Revised Application. January 23, 2025 County to provide notice of the public hearing with the Planning Commission on the 1041 Application. April 21, 2025 Public hearing with the Planning Commission on the 1041 Application. May 6, 2025 Recommendation from Planning Commission on the 1041 Application, Within ten (10) days of the public hearing with the Planning Commission. Provide notice of the public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners on the 1041 Application. Not less than ten (10) days before public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners. Public hearing and decision with the Board of County Commissioners on the 1041 Application (Final Action). Within 45 Days of Planning Commission Recommendation. EXHIBIT Jessica Reid From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi Steve: Diana Aungst Tuesday, May 20, 2025 7:10 PM Gray, Steve; Jessica Reid; Maxwell Nader Chloe White; Esther Gesick; Jan Warwick; Beshouri, Izzy; Koler, Selina RE: DRAFT RESO, USR24-0029, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, C/O TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC. (BOCC 052125) RE251261_ib_sg.docx VSRa --OG e ci Thanks for the comments. I recommend keeping the report as is. You may of course request these minor changes to the Board. The items you have highlighted do not alter the intent or significantly impact the request. "A maximum of 10 employees and an average of 7-10" are essentially the same. Yes, the PFD was recorded in 2025 but the case number is PFD24-0001 (2024). This same document was proposed during the Planning Commission hearing and no changes were proposed to the Planning Commission. Thanks, COUNTY, CO Diana Aungst, AICP I CFM Principal Planner Department of Planning Services Desk: 970-400-3524 P.O. Box 758, 1402 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80632 0 X Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Gray, Steve <steve.gray@tristategt.org> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 3:23 PM To: Jessica Reid <jreid@weld.gov> Cc: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov>; Chloe White <cwhite@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; Jan Warwick <jwarwick@weld.gov>; Beshouri, Izzy <Isabella.Beshouri@tristategt.org>; Koler, Selina <selina.koler@tristategt.org> Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] DRAFT RESO, USR24-0029, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, C/O TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC. (BOCC 052125) This Message Is From an External Sender This email was sent by someone outside Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Jess, i Thanks for the opportunity to reviE We do have a couple of requested chanon s. On Page 1, Paragraph 2A we suggest changing the year the parcel was created to 2025 since that just occurred. If you use the application date as part of your normal process, that's fine. We just wanted to call your attention to it. On Page 7, Paragraph 2F we clarified the number of workers that will be on site. On Page 11, Paragraph 2R we clarified that "undeveloped" areas will be revegetated. The area inside the substation fence for example will not be revegetated. On Page 18, Development Standard No. 27, we added "If required" at the beginning of the final sentence. Tri-State is a Public Service Agency under Section 105.2.3 of the Uniform Building Code and its facilities are exempt from building permits under that section. But to the extent that building permits are required, Tri-State or its contractors will obtain them. Let us know if any of our proposed changes are unacceptable. Thanks again and see you tomorrow. Steve H. Steven Gray Senior Manager, Land Rights and Permitting Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. 1100 W. 116th Ave. Westminster, CO 80234 303-254-3649 (direct) 303-579-3362 (cell) sgray@tristategtorg From: Jessica Reid <Ireid@weld.gov> Sent: Tuesday, May 20, 2025 11:25 AM To: Gray, Steve <Aeve.gray@tristategt.org> Cc: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov>; Chloe White <cwhite@weld.gov>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weld.gov>; Jan Warwick <jwarwick@weld.go\>>; Jessica Reid <Ireid@weld.gov> Subject: [EXTERNAL] DRAFT RESO, USR24-0029, VIMA PARTNERS, LLC, C/O TRI-STATE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION ASSOCIATION, INC. (BOCC 052125) CAUTION: This email originated from outside of Tri-State. DO NOT click links or open attachments unless you recognize and/or trust the sender. Contact the IT Service Desk with questions or concerns. Hi Steve, Attached is the Draft Resolution prepared by the Clerk to the Board's Office, which incorporates the Planning Commission Resolution into the Clerk's format. It in no way indicates approval by the Board of County Commissioners; it simply allows staff a method of tracking any proposed changes to Conditions of Approval and Development Standards. If you have any questions or correspondence related to this case, it is important that you `reply all' to ensure the appropriate staff receive and process the message in a timely fashion. 2 18 6, COUNTY, CO Jess Reid Deputy Clerk to the Board Desk: 970-400-4212 P.O. Box 758 1150 O St., Greeley, CO 80632 Join Our Team IMPORTANT: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 3 EXHIBIT V SRa Y -CraQq ta-111 TRI-STATE I I) ron Mountaen DeI "very Point Project i 1 Board of County Commissioners Hearing with Weld County 21 May 2025 WHATEVER THE FUTURE HOLDS, WE'LL POWER IT. Who is Tri-State ■ Not -for-profit wholesale electric power provider ■ Serves 40 Meg Cooperatives ■ Growing supply of renewables and highly dependable coal and natural gas plants ■ 200,000 square -mile service area ■ Founded in 1952, today supplies power for 1.4 million customers ■ Load growth in the area Single family homes, subdivisions, large agricultural loads, commercial development • Outgrown existing facilities ■ System reliability Increased operation flexibility for outages ■ Capacity expansion Infrastructure and Sitin Alternatives Goal: sectionalize Airport -Whitney line • • • g Alternative 7 — expand existing Airport Substation • Cost and extent of required improvements and site constraints • Landowner's future development plans further restrict siting Alternative 2 - new substation • Most efficient and cost-effective, improves reliability • Connects to existing WAPA 115 -kV transmission line Alternative 3 - energy storage • Large enough battery is cost -prohibitive, charging would strain the distribution system Airport- Boyd � Airport and "". Loveland end creel 4.3' Ca fiat LARI I E R P' 10 PS' O L Big Ciul Reservo O Iran I'iliauntain • USaHig�w�34 I t • A. h to R indSor dr- ----I—Windsor Tats 4 Location s 1 * wiiiiincie a Mack Willow Care ( '� Iron Mountain Delivery Point Owl Creek Rockport Pierce 115k0/ al 9 Bracewell Kodak' Whitney (CO) Windsor I .: ±ti Allk Boomerang 4\ aratetialits S 1 Co11 Del _ � ad ''� Camino I Tap 1 Slater 1 Item n e le At At • do Dal CaminoSwitch I _ t, L 1 'err R Kersey A ISouth Kersey ---uarsimPownis i it rilGreenhause � A �,- - Erie .".:wild Switch Sipres r� c © u rn sni } en Lake Arnold -- • Weld County e- Keota r r„ s • Chalk Bluff's i IQr Oni C Reservoir :1 set: J Lost Creek. Tap Lost Creek K.4t1 it tt11 ») A ft �r &V P' Pier. Weld rsiocga n n ui _or *hale III •941 f Working with Landowners Met individually with neighbors on several occasions Commissioned visual simulations to render views from residences and shared with neighbors Neighbors requested a wall, we revised our screening plan Visual Simulations: Key Observation Point Map 0 KEY OBSERVATION POINT (PINK) �► PROPOSED PROPERTY LINE PROPOSED SCREEN FENCE 400 ,Ffalai 800 t 200 q - C PROPOSED SUB EXISTING TRANSMISSION LINE (I) NORTf- Note: Photos were taken after corn was cut; the corn surrounding the substation will further mitigate visuals. Project Descr ption i 1 ■ 115/12.47 -kV substation, 2tie-lines, access driveway ■ Connects to existing 115 -kV WAPA transmission line ■ 6 -acre parcel, 2 -acre fenced facility footprint ■ PFD — subdivided substation parcel from remainder of site Minimize impact to surrounding agricultural uses ■ No additional staging area needed ■ Mobile substation ■ Detention pond ■ 8' architectural wall with chain link gate • ELECTRIC GENERATING RESOURCE c � kid lit tki,‘ TRANSMISSION SUBSTATION u TRANSMISSION LIME } 161 DISTRIBUTION LINE RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS Surveys Biological Resources Minimal impacts to wildlife (temporary construction disturbance) — can be largely avoided/mitigated by surveys and seasonal restrictions from CPW Cultural Resources • 1 previously recorded resource (Airports -Kodak transmission line) in Project Area Not Eligible for NRHP listing • No further action or mitigation required Wetlands • No wetlands or WOTUS within Project Area Perm tt n g State CDPHE Construction Stormwater Permit CDOT Hwy 34 Access Permit Weld County* Grading Permit Road Maintenance Agreement Access Permit *As a public utility, Tri-State is exempt from the building permit requirement under the International Building Code, adopted by Weld County. 9 Note: All photos were taken after corn was cut; the corn surrounding the substation will further mitigate visuals. 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