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Applicant 35321 Estate, LLC, c/o RDC CO Weld County RS 72 II, LLC
Case Number USR25-0004
Submitted or Prepared
Prior to
Hearing
At
Hearing
1
Surrounding
Property
Owner
Eunice
Baer
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Surrounding
Ralph
Barabra
Pryor,
Cook
Property
Jeromie
Owners
Ritzman,
Merritt
and
Family
Claire
Trust,
McNear,
Brad
Cook,
Lanny
Phil
and
Crow,
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Partick
3
Surrounding
Property
Owner —
Merritt
Family
X
Trust
4
Applicant
Presentation
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I hereby certify that the four items identified herein was submitted to the Department of Planning Services at
or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners' hearing.
Molly Wright, Planner
From: eunice baer <baereunice76@g_mail.com>
Date: Thu, Mar 27, 2025, 11:00 PM
Subject: Solar farm case number USR25-0004
To: <daungstCa�gov.com>
received a post card requesting input for solar farm planned location to the west of me on
County Road 72.
have looked at the map showing the location of the solar panels. My first concern is the
large pipeline running north and south across the parcel. I am sure panels are planned to
be built over the gas line. There are three pipeline each 36 inches in diameter. Weld
County doesn't regulate these lines. For safety concerns and potential interference with
the pipeline's integrity, the ability to inspect, maintain and repair, you are not to build over
the pipeline. I suggest you move panels farther to the west.
There are areas where you left open between lines of panels. I believe this is for seep the
that is not in use anymore. You could maybe put panels there.
am not sure if the panels will interfer with the view I love. The land is a slope and that may
help. I also worry that it my decrease that value of my property.
wanted to make you aware that the property 35207 County Road 31 sold in October. I see
you contacted Carol. She is no longer the owner.
Please let me know when the council meeting is taking place.
Thank you,
Eunice Baer
To: Weld Cty Planning Services
PG Box 758
Greeley, Co. 80632
To: Molly Wright
Hi Molly,
We are sending this letters; officially object to the proposed case number USR25-0004, the
USR for a solar energy fafi}y,
This is proposed to be built north of and adjacent to Cty rd. 72, approximately 450 feet west of
CR 31.
This is directly across the road from my property, 14672 Cty Rd. 72, Greeley, Co. 80631. But it
adversely affects several other neighbors in the area and they are listed below.
AFFECTS OF THE PR PO ED S 'LAR FACILITY:
There are numerous serious negative affects of a solar power project in this farm area. You can
find evidence all over the internet regarding both the long term and short term consequences
of these projects popping up across the USA neighboring existing farms. Below are some of
the facts involved with solar energy panels
,'`1. Negative impact on the neighboring farms/residences property values due to the eye sore
and environmental impact of rows and rows of dark panels
2. Solar Panels are not easily recyclable so the pressure on the landfills are serious.
-Recycling costs can be higher than landfill disposal, and the process can be complex,
requiring specialized equipment and expertise.
3. Lack of efficient and effective power generation: it takes about 10 acres of land covered in
solar panels to generate a single megawatt of power.
4. The existing land is capable of being productive farm land and wildlife habitat so the solar
panels will permanently prohibit crops to be grown, cattle to feed and wildlife to feed and live
there.
5. Nationmei the U.S. De Mtn,it of En erwestim atehat 5 million acres Se.
and will end up
covered *solar panels, ThIS i t the e xp of willife ha hifat, and faun and ranching
production.
6. China dominates the global solar panel market, producing approximately 70-80°/0 of the
world's solar photovoltaic (PV) panels,
Haw is it that feeding the country is less financially gratifying than putting up some panels made
in China?
7. Theft sprang arrays can alt er gerything frern sun exposurgo surfa&tem peratures
which can havic ast and unexpec techpacts o n plants and anima and elyn alt er tie arks
microblome.
8. The dark surfaces of solar panels absorb most of the light and Feat that reaches them.
However about 1 5% incoming enerci is c nnverted to electricAY he rest is retied to
the envirFisment as he at Beause the Pang are so much darker tbarthe surroun ding
vegetation, large swathes of solar fields will absorb and emit heat at higher rates, which can
have unknown consequences on the surrounding environment.
9, Accordincio Jeffrey LnLih, a re Hardee 01001 wit4he U.S. Geolog icaturvey, some
sol ar panelsdan incine rat sects and bth the feat.h%rof birds that fly thrigh."
10. The scale of solar installations it would take to put a significant dent in the current demand
for fossil energy could have regional and even global effects on the climate.
11, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Note the environmental impact of solar panel production.
Although labeled as "clean energy," solar panels harbor a cocktail of toxic chemicals, including
cadmium compounds, silicon tetrachloride, hexafluoroethane and lead. Those solar panels
won't last forever. The industry standard for the lifespan of most solar panels is 25 to 30 years.
Those toxic compounds are a concern not only during the manufacturing process but also when
spent panels have lost their usefulness and must be disposed of. There is also the concern
about toxic substances leaking from the panels if damaged. If you were to take a field out of
solar, the infrastructure that was put in the ground to support the panels, the concrete, and the
galvanized metal these things sit on, they're going to leach zinc into the ground. The galvanized
metal under the surface can result in high readings of zinc in soil samples.
Erosion generally occurs where soils have been heavily disturbed or left uncovered as bare
ground. With Solar farms, wind erosion can cause problems when wind-blown soil ends up on
the surface of panels, reducing their electricity output and possibly leading to permanent
damage. Water erosion from runoff and concentrated flows can damage infrastructure,
equipment, and facilities, leading to increased maintenance and repair costs, (AND ALSO
INCREASED TRAFFIC ON THIS GRAVEL COUNTY ROAD)
It can also lead to detrimental offsite environmental effects including gullies
and the transport of sediment.
12, SHORT TERM THINKING: Focusing on the short-term financial benefits without
considering the long-term consequences of putting industrial power plants on agricultural land is
irresponsible. As the Essex County Conservation Alliance points out, "farmland lost is farmland
lost forever," THE TOPSOIL IN THIS AREA IS SECOND TO NONE AND WITH THIS
CONSTRUCTION IS THE LOSS OF VERY PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND,
13. The construction and operation of solar facilities generates particulate matter, which can be
a significant pollutant particularly in any nearby areas.
14. Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) systems could potentially cause interference with aircraft
operations if reflected light beams become misdirected into aircraft pathways. Operation of solar
facilities, and especially concentrating solar power facilities, involves high temperatures that
may pose an environmental or safety risk. Solar facilities produce electric and magnetic fields,
15. If new electric transmission lines or related facilities are needed to service a new solar
energy development, construction, operation, and decommissioning of the transmission facilities
would also cause a variety of environmental impacts.
As you can see, there are nummberoius very impactful things associated with a solar panel
facility and we all strongly believe in thinking about the long term consequences, not the short
term financial benefit to one land owner. We have all been contacted by solar companies to do
the same thing but we care about all of the consequences listed above, not a meaningless
financial benefit to one land owner
The lard owners belsow strongly en you to reject thi
n!t_want thisflHof our neighborhood.
Signature:
Phil Crow:
Address:
Signature:
Brad Cook:
Address:
Signature:
If you have any questions: please feel free to call or -email me anytime.
Thanks,
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Lawrence Merritt
Merritt Family Trust
970-227-8218
lorymerritt4@gmail.com
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This is directly across the road from my property, 14672 Cty Rd. 72, Greeley, Co. 80631. But it
adversely affects several other neighbors in the area and they are listed below.
With this letter, please note that the following residents who are in very close proximity or
borders the proposed solar enemy facility are on record to reject this proposed solar energy
project and all construction involved:
We do not want this to be part of our neighborhood.
LAND OWNER SIGNATURES BELOW:
Jeromie Ritzman:
Address:
14774 County Rd. 72
Greeley, Colo. 80631
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Lawrence and Jo Ann Merritt
146572 County Rd. 72
Greeley, Co. 80631
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To: Weld Cty Planning Services
Pa Box 758
Greeley, Co. 80632
To: Molly Wright
Hi Molly,
I am writing this letter to officially object to the proposed case number USR25-0004, the USR
for a solar energy facility.
This is proposed to be built north of and adjacent to Cty rd. 72, approximately 450 feet west of
CR 31.
This is directly across the road from my property, 14672 Cty Rd. 72, Greeley, Co. 80631.
I am extremely opposed to this project. It will severely decrease the value of my property due
to the eye sore that it will be very high profile at every angle.
I spoke with two real estate agents who sell in the area (Ed Orr and Pat McNear) and both said
it would decrease the value of my 40 acres/house/farm buildings/ executive fencing and
outbuildings by a minimum of 10% due to it's proximity to my property.
I know that Shane Howell is the owner and his house is a fair distance away from this proposed
construction project so he is not affected the way our residence would be affected.
Also, the additional traffic on that road which will dramatically affect my entry and use of Cty
road 72 will further decrease the value of my property, as well as affect the safety of pulling
onto Cty rd 72 right where your product entry will be.
I officially request that you reject this proposal. I have poured my soul as well as all of my
money into my residence and farm and this would drastically affect in a very negative way if
built.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email me anytime.
Thanks,
Lawrence Merritt
Merritt Family Trust
970--227-8218
lorymerritt4 gmail.com
Weld County
Planning Commiss
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• The RDC CO Weld County RS 72 II project is a 5- Megawatt (MW)
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energy facility located on approximately 26 acres.
• Proposed access road from Weld County Rd 72
• Utility Point of Interconnection adjacent to property
• Approximately 11,000 solar panels & 33 inverters
• Height = 20 feet at full tilt (does not exceed 25 feet)
• Project Lifespan = 35 to 40 years
• Fencing around entire perimeter of project
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• No lighting required for project operation
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30 Yrs Estimated Tax Summary
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Solar 30 Year Est. Taxes
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