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Home My WebLink About20250295.tiffDocuSign Envelope ID: 75861 DFE-B454-4E43-9F5C-D3AA0D45AC48 USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE: AMOUNT $ APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DATE RECEIVED: CASE # ASSIGNED: PLANNER ASSIGNED: P ROPERTY INFORMATION Is the property currently in violation? No /1 - Yes Violation Case Number: Parcel Number: 0 7 0 7- 0 9- 4- 0 0- 0 1 3 S ite Address: Legal Description: PT 5E4 9-7-66 LOT B CQRR REC EXEMPT RE -4331 Section: 2 , Township 7 Within subdivision or townsite? N, Range 6_6_ W Zoning District: No/ r Yes Name: AteAcreage : 60.87 Water (well permit # or water district tap #): _nta Sewer (On -site wastewater treatment system permit # or sewer account #): Floodplain No/ Yes Geological Hazard No/ n/a Yes Airport Overlay No/ Yes P ROJECT U SR Use being applied for: Medium -Scaled Solar Facility Name of proposed business: P winkle & C L.hn.gspuLaolar.,. LLC: 187_- SD1ar� LLC PROPERTY OWNER(S) (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Name: David Janssen Company: Parkview Apartments LLC Phone #: Email: Street Address: City/State/Zip Code: APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT (Authorization Form must be included if there is an Authorized Agent) Name: Kristy yerTE T Company: Periwinkle Solar, LLC; LonaSDur Solar, LLC; 1876 Solar, LL Phone #: 970-373-6323 Email: kweyerman@mysunshare.com Street Address: 1724 Gilpin St City/State/Zip Code: Denver, CO 80218 I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. All fee owners of the property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, an Authorization Form signed by all fee owners must be included with the application. If the fee owner is a corporation, evidence must be included indicating the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation. (4frYiut1 kumpu S ignature Corrina Kumpe 4/15/2024 111:56 AM MDT Date Signature P rint Print Date I, (We), bavkd NIAINSUAtt (Owner - please print) DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH 1402 NORTH 17TH AVENUE PO BOX 758 GREELEY CO 80632 AUTHORIZATION FORM SunShareLLC d/ b/ a Periwinkle Solar, LLC , give permission to 1876 Solar LLC & Lo gspur Solar, LLC (Authorized Agent/Applicant-please print) to apply for any Planning, Building, Access, Grading or OWTS permits on our behalf, for the property located at (address or parcel number) below: 070709400013 Legal Description: I-% poi pion Subdivision Name: Property Owners Information: Address: P.O. Box 458, Ault, CO 80v10 Phone: (970) 834-2822 of Section 9 41111111 444 TownshipN, 7 Range vv 9 Lot Block rat 61 contsupp@msn.com E-mail: Authorized Agent/Applicant Contact Information: Address: 1724 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80218 Phone: 970-373-6323 E -Mail: kweyerman@mysunshare.com Correspondence to be sent to: Owner Authorized Agent/Applicant by; Mail_ EmaiO_Lit Additional Info: I (Wej hereby certify, under penalty of perjury and after carefully reading the entire contents of this document, that the information stated above is true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. =f. �wner Signature Date Subscribed and sworn to before me this Owner Signature /grit day of My commission expires 4Lb V .neztv KODI N KUHNEL NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20144 005061 MY COMMISSION LXPiPES 02;012026 Notary Public Date ,2023 by 07/22 11 Own &Signat Departments of Planning Building, Development Review and Environmental Health 1402 North 17TH Avenue P.O. Box 758 Greeley, CO 80632 Authorization Form I, (We), SunShare LLC (DBA; Langspur Solar LLC, give permission to Kristy Weyerman Periwinkle Solar, LLC & 1876 Solar LLC (Authorized Agent/Applicant—please print) (Owner - please print) to apply for any Planning, Building, Access, Grading or OWTS permits on our behalf, for the property located at (address or parcel number) below: 070709400013 PT SE4 9-7-66 Lot B CORR R R REC C Legal Description: EXEMPT RE -4331 of Section 9 , Township 7 N, Range 66 W Subdivision Name: Property Owners Information: Address: Phone: Lot Block E-mail: Authorized Agent/Applicant Contact Information: Address: 1724 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80218 Phone: 970-373-6323 E -Mail: kweyerman@mysunshare.com Correspondence to be sent to: Owner Authorized Agent/Applicant x by: Mail Email x Additional Info: N/A I (We) hereby certify, under penalty of perjury and after carefully reading the entire contents of this dcument, that the information stated above is true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge. Date Owner Signature Date Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of A urt..L 4 , 20El__ by CE -1rs-k (=NCI \LW/Vt. e N1/41 My commission expires \ 2c/ \ Notary Publi MAC ENZBE MARIE CIE [UH ELR NOTARY PUVWC STATE E OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20224044820 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28, 2026 Use by Special Review - Solar Energy Facility Questionnaire for Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1), 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) PID 070709400013 1. Explain the proposed use and business name. Longspur Solar, LLC (500kVV), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1), 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) propose a Solar Energy Facility (SEF) to be placed on Weld County PI D070709400013. The SEFs will have a capacity of 12,670 kW AC total. The Longspur location will cover approximately 2.4 acres on the southeast portion of the lease area, the Periwinkle location will cover approximately 20 acres on the east half portion of the lease area and the 1876 location will cover approximately 20 acres on the west half portion of the lease area. The SEFs will be constructed through Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards Community Program. This program was implemented by the Colorado Public Utilities Commission in 2010 and mandates that Xcel work with independent, third -party solar developers to provide local energy production at the electric distribution level and provide ratepayers with the option to choose their energy source. This program combats potential full monopolization by Xcel in the generation and sale of energy to customers in Xcel territory. Furthermore, in order to win an award for our Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC, 1876 Solar, LLC projects have to compete against numerous other solar developers in a selective RFP process — a process which ultimately yields the best prices and quality of work for consumers. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC, 1876 Solar, LLC projects will allow for a safe and well-timed addition of energy to the grid. Distributed energy projects like these have the added benefit of strengthening the local electric grid and creating a more resilient local electricity system. These projects, and their relatively small footprints, will complement Weld County's numerous other energy generation industries and County's place as the energy capital of Colorado. These projects will allow consumers to have a choice in their energy supply. With the construction of these projects, Xcel customers in Weld County and all throughout the front range will have the ability to decide if they would like to subscribe to a portion of the solar array's output, thereby giving them 100% solar energy (an alternative to Xcel's one and only choice for consumers). 2. Explain the need for the proposed use. The projects meet a multitude of needs in the community: The Landowner does not have water rights for this parcel (there is a Dry -Up Covenant Agreement for this parcel). Should this parcel ever be considered for agricultural production, the landowner would be required to find water from a different system, and either rent or purchase the water rights. The market rates also make the purchase of water (were it to even become available) wholly uneconomical as costs would far exceed any possible return on investment. The addition of an SEF provides the opportunity for a long-term, predictable income stream while simultaneously fortifying the grid in Weld County. Rather than these parcels sitting as vacant land, the construction of an SEF can provide local jobs and a long-term asset that will create energy at a competitive price to the benefit of Weld County residents. Residents in Xcel territory have not traditionally had a choice in who their utility provider is and where their energy comes from. Community solar solves this issue by providing ratepayers with an opportunity for choice, and an option to choose locally generated electricity. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM •Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L 41111 010 itt„1/4 Weld County, and Colorado as a whole, is experiencing massive growth in electricity consumption. More electricity generation is needed to meet this need. Local solar projects like this help the state and county diversify its electricity sources and have local generation that result in a more stable and resilient grid. Weld County has long been the energy capital of Colorado and adding solar to the County will further diversify the County's energy mix and further its role as an energy leader in Colorado. Weld County's Comprehensive plan specifically calls out a goal of supporting "responsible energy and mineral development." This project meets the definition of responsible (see answer to question 21). 3. Describe the current and previous use of the land. The current land use is dryland alfalfa, this parcel is zoned for agriculture. The landowner is able to use a little of the runoff water from the surrounding fields around the parcel. 4. Describe the proximity of the proposed use to residences. There are no residences withing 500 feet of these proposed SEFs. 5. Describe the surrounding land uses of the site and how the proposed use is compatible with them. The parcel to the north (PID 070709000022) is rangeland, the parcel to the west (PlO 070709000027) is an irrigated crop field, the parcel (PI D 070716000054) is a crop field which also has active oil and gas incorporated within the farmlands and the parcels to the east (PIDs 070709400012, 070709400011, 070709400010) are residents - greater than 500 feet and have pastures behind their homes. From a health and safety perspective, solar is a compatible use for the surrounding lands. It produces no airborne or soil -leaching contaminants, making it safe for the nearby crops and any other agricultural production taking place. The additions will pose no health or safety threat to these uses. Solar is also one of the few uses for land that also contains active or abandoned oil and gas infrastructure. SEFs are not inhabited, and oil and gas contamination pose no threat to the solar array. Solar is a safe and non -disruptive use for this parcel; it is primed to be placed amidst an area with various uses. 6. Describe the hours and days of operation (i.e., Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p .m .) Once construction is complete, the SEFs will continuously operate 24/7, but only producing power during daylight hours. The proposed SEFs will use single -axis trackers, which will angle the solar modules accordingly as the sun shifts in the sky. These trackers allow for maximized energy production. While the array will be running all day, it will create no disturbances. Solar arrays are nearly silent and produce no smoke, smog, vapors, or dust. Construction will run during normal business hours for the duration of about 3 months. 7. Describe the number of employees including full-time, part-time and contractors. If shift work is proposed, detail number of employees, schedule and duration of shifts. During construction: Construction during daytime hours for each location will range from 7 to 14 during the early mobilization and site preparation stage with site construction workers peaking at 50 to 60 workers midway through the project and reducing back down to 7 and 14 workers during the final commissioning and testing stage. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM 'SuShare COMWrONITY 5OIA.L Once operational: The SEFs will have a maintenance crew visit once quarterly (or as needed if damage occurs due to weather), otherwise the SEFs will be unmanned. 8. Describe the maximum number of users, patrons, members, buyers or other visitors that the site will accommodate at any one time. N/A. This proposed use will be for energy production only and will not host patrons, etc. 9. List the types and maximum numbers of animals to be on the site at any one time (for dairies, livestock, confinement operations, kennels, etc.). Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC, 1876 Solar, LLC values the prominence of agriculture in Weld County, and we often make efforts to support the industry when constructing SEFs. One practice that we offer at our SEFs is working with a local sheep rancher (with whom we have a pre-existing partnership), offering our site as grazing land for his sheep. This allows for the SEF site's vegetation to be maintained, while benefiting a local rancher (rather than employing mechanical mowers). We will have to complete a more thorough analysis of the current vegetation of the area to determine if there is enough growth for the sheep. Should we move forward with sheep grazing, there will be approximately 60 sheep present onsite. Each site will be fully fenced in, containing the sheep, and the rancher will have access to the sites whenever needed. The sheep will visit for a few weeks at a time, as frequently as needed onsite. The sheep farmer will have water available for the sheep as needed. 10. List the types and number of operating and processing equipment. There will be an estimated total of 18,676 modules, which includes 980 for Longspur, 8,904 for Periwinkle and 8,792 for 1876 with 680w monocrystalline modules, 125kW/132kVA inverters, and rows of single -axis trackers. The system consists of string level DC to AC conversion inverters, main equipment pads with AC Recombiners, switchgear and MV step up transformers that connect to Xcel's grid. 11. List the types, number and uses of the existing and proposed structures. There will be no structures associated with the proposed solar facilities other than the solar array itself, which will be used for energy generation. Describe the size of any stockpile, storage or waste areas. During the construction phase, there will be materials and equipment that may need a laydown yard located on the interior of the facilities, see site sheet 5 and 8 of the USR plan (staging area). When the construction is completed, there will be in place a metal conex container for storing spare modules and other spare parts. 12. Describe the method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris, junk and other wastes associated with the proposed use. During the construction phase, waste will be stored in refuge dumpsters, which will be emptied on a regular basis or as needed. Once the facility is operational, there will be no waste or refuge produced from the solar operation. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L Include a timetable showing the periods of time required for the construction of the operation. • Solar Facility Components First Deliver Day 1 • Perimeter Fence Installation Day 1 to Day 11 • Solar Panel Foundation Installation Day 1 to Day 30 • Racking, Trenching, Wiring Day 30 to Day 64 • Solar Panel Installation Day 64 to Day 94 • Inspection & Set Meters Day 94 to Day 99 • System Testing & Commissioning Day 99 to Day 109 13. Describe the proposed and existing lot surface type and the square footage of each type (i.e. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings). The subject area (53 acres total leased of the 64 acre parcel) is currently dryland alfalfa and will n eed to be re -seeded within the construction area with a dryland seed mix per the landowner. Following the completion of the construction for each phase, the disturbed areas within the limits of construction, such as, roadcuts, utility trenches, and other areas where vegetation has been removed, altered, or eliminated, will be reseeded with dryland seed mix. Below is an approximate for each proposed surface type: Access road: 37,015 square feet (0.8497 acres) - gravel Lay down area: 5,900 square feet (0.14 acres) - gravel Equipment pads (5 of them): 1,000 square feet (0.0230 acres) - concrete 14. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicap -accessible parking spaces are proposed? There will be two (2) temporary internal parking spaces for vehicles servicing each of the facilities. There will be no ADA parking spaces, as these are not facilities for general public use. 15. Describe the existing and proposed fencing and screening for the site including all parking and outdoor storage areas. To comply with the National Electric Code, there will be an 8' tall game fence installed around the e ntire perimeter of the sites. The fence and gate will be constructed of 4" X 4" welded rod material. The two (2) internal parking spaces on the site plan are temporary. There will be no o utdoor storage associated with these proposed solar facilities. 16. Describe the existing and proposed landscaping for the site. The entire area of the parcel is alfalfa and once the construction phase is completed, the affected area within the solar facility fence will be seeded with the seed mixture that the landowner approves. 17. Describe reclamation procedures to be employed as stages of the operation are phased out or upon cessation of the Use by Special Review activity. Once the site is no longer used for the proposed solar facility, the panels, racking, cabling, inverters, and all associated equipment will be removed from the site and recycled and/or disposed of in a responsible manner. The site will be returned to the condition it was in prior to the solar facility being constructed with the exception of certain site improvements desired by the landowner or system design such as re -grading, leveling, vegetation, and/or soil improvements. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L Solar leaves behind no ground contamination, so there will be no hazardous elements left behind on the land. 18. Describe the proposed fire protection measures. The subject properties are within the Ault Fire Protection District. Fire access within the facilities will be via a 20' -wide gravel driveway, with a hammerhead or an acceptable hammerhead alternative turnaround at the end of the drive. Grasses within the solar facility will be mowed as needed, to help prevent the spread of range fires. Maintenance will be performed regularly each quarter, as well as on an as -needed basis, to monitor and maintain the electrical wiring of the system. 19. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan per Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code. The Weld County Comprehensive Plan addresses goals and objectives for natural resources (Weld County Code, Chapter 22, Sec.22-2-60). The proposed use of the subject properties as a solar power generation facility is consistent with the goals and policies of this section. Section B states one goal of Weld County's is "Support responsible energy and mineral development." The County outlines the steps for this goal, and these following steps in particular, are supported by the SEFs: "1. Ensure that surface development reasonably accommodates mineral extraction." Longspur Solar, Periwinkle Solar, 1876 Solar SEFs work well when located near oil and gas activity as solar does not have to follow the same health and safety restrictions that inhabited buildings do. "3. Require that energy and mineral resource development conserve the land and minimize the impact on surrounding land and the existing surrounding land uses." The standard lifetime of an SEF is 20-40 years. At the end of its life, our SEFs will be fully decommissioned, and the land that it stands atop will be fully restored. Additionally, this project should allow the land to go fallow for many years, improving the soil conditions for possible future agricultural use, should the landowner decide to change this parcel into an agriculture production instead of rangeland. Solar produces no contamination or noise pollution and will pose no threat to surrounding land uses. "5. Energy development facilities should preserve agricultural areas and enhance the rural landscape!' When decommissioned, the SEFs will leave behind uncontaminated agricultural lands with renewed soil. During its lifetime, the solar array will have native vegetation growing beneath it, contributing to Weld County's vegetative health, and supporting local pollinator communities. 20. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the zone district in which it is located. (Intent statements can be found at the beginning of each zone district section in Article III of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code.) 'Agriculture in the COUNTY is considered a valuable resource which must be protected from adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled and undirected business, industrial and residential land USES. The A (Agricultural) Zone District was established to maintain and promote agriculture as an essential feature of the COUNTY. The A (Agricultural) Zone District is intended to provide 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L 41111 010 itt„1/4 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." The subject properties are zoned Agricultural (A). Solar Facilities are permitted as a Use by Special Review in the Agricultural zone district. The Use by Special Review process allows for adequate review by the Planning staff, Planning Commission, and the Board of County Commissioners, to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. Additionally, citizens are afforded adequate opportunities to express their concerns in the public hearing setting before any solar facility can be constructed on agriculturally- zoned land. Within the stated intent of the "Agricultural" Zone District is the specific reference to "natural resource extraction" and "energy development". This proposed solar power generation plant is in compliance with the intent of the "Agricultural" Zone District. Solar facilities allow farmers and ranchers another use for their land and a viable stream of income beyond traditional farming and ranching uses. The SEFs do not permanently stand on the land, or contaminate it, allowing the landowner should they decide to use this land for agricultural purposes after the 20-40 year SEF lifecycle. 21. Explain how this proposal will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area or adopted master plans of affected municipalities. The subject parcel does not fall within any Intergovernmental Agreement Boundaries and therefore not impactful to the master plans of any municipalities in Weld County. Additionally, the proposed solar facilities will be compatible with the remainder of the surrounding area, which remains unincorporated. Much of the surrounding area is now, and will likely remain, agricultural in nature and so will oil/gas production in the surrounding area. Solar development is very compatible with farming and ranching uses and oil/gas development. Renewable projects provide farmers and ranchers with a viable alternate use to traditional farming and ranching uses on their land. Since there are no permanent structures being built as part of this proposal, the land can be returned to its agricultural use once the economic viability of the solar facility has ended. 22. Explain how this proposal impacts the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the County. The proposed developments will positively impact the health, safety, and welfare of the inhabitants of the surrounding area and County. The SEFs will create no airborne or ground contaminants, making it nonhazardous for residents near and far. The SEFs are also nearly silent when operating, thus will not contribute to any noise pollution. The SEFs will produce local electricity without adding any pollution to the air. The SEFs will be fully fenced in with a security fence, making it inaccessible for trespassers and preventing potential hazardous situations. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will build the SEFs according to both building codes and Xcel's standards and will pose no threat to the health and viability of the electric grid, locally or throughout the front range. The addition of solar energy to the grid will further diversify the energy mix supplied by Xcel, preventing dependence on any one source of fuel and eliminating the risks associated. The SEFs will also provide Weld County residents (who are Xcel customers) with the opportunity to choose their energy source and energy provide, increasing consumer choices and economic freedom. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L 41111 010 itt„1/4 23. Describe any irrigation features. If the proposed use is to be located in the A (Agricultural) Zone District, explain your efforts to conserve prime agricultural land in the locational decision for the proposed use. While this land is zoned for agriculture, it should not be considered as prime farmland. The Weld County Code defines prime and non -prime farmland as follows: "FARMLAND - WELD COUNTY NONPRIME: NONPRIME FARMLAND is low capability land that is not considered important land for food production. It may be composed of poorer soils prone to erosion or may have topographical limitations such as slopes or gullies." "FARMLAND - WELD COUNTY PRIME: The availability of a consistent supply of quality water must exist in order to have PRIME FARMLANDS. PRIME and PRIME if irrigated lands fall into upper capability classes as defined by the Natural Resource Conservation Service and Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Service and should be protected equally if irrigation water is available and they are located within a reasonable distance of water delivery STRUCTURES." For the following reason, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC believes these parcels fall into the nonprime farmland category: 1. The parcels should be considered Non -Prime Farmland because there are no water rights to farm on the lands. 24. Explain how this proposal complies with Article V and Article XI of Chapter 23 if the proposal is located within any Overlay Zoning District (Airport, Geologic Hazard, or Historic Townsites Overlay Districts) or a Special Flood Hazard Area identified by maps officially adopted by the County. These locations do not fall within any of the zoning districts. 25. Detail known State or Federal permits required for your proposed use(s) and the status of each permit. Provide a copy of any application or permit. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will need to apply for the following permits to complete this SEF: State: COR400000 Stormwater Discharge to be applied for and obtained following USR issuance CDOT: Access Permit Federal: N/A 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM 'SuShare COMWrONITY 5OIA.L Use by Special Review for a Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1), 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) Parcel ID No. 070709400013 Public Works/Development Review Questionnaire 1.Describe the access location and applicable use types (i.e., agricultural, residential, commercial/industrial, and/or oil and gas) of all existing and proposed accesses to the parcel. Include the approximate distance each access is (or will be if proposed) from an intersecting county road. State that no existing access is present or that no new access is proposed, if applicable. There are no existing access permits for this parcel. The access will come in from the south edge of parcel PI D 070709400013. The access permit will go through CDOT as the access will come off Highway 14. 2.Describe any anticipated change(s) to an existing access, if applicable. The access will be built up for a safer access into the parcels. 3.Describe in detail any existing or proposed access gate, including its location. To comply with the National Electric Code, there will be an 8' tall game fence installed around the entire perimeter of each site, with a gate located at the access location, approximately 100 feet north of Highway 14. The proposed fence and gate will be constructed of 4" X 4" 6 GA galvanized wire mesh welded to frame. The gate will remain closed and locked at all times except during construction and quarterly maintenance periods. 4. Describe the location of all existing accesses on adjacent parcels and on parcels located on the opposite side of the road. Include the approximate distance each access is from an intersecting county road. Per the Weld County Assessor's Map, the only documented access permits near the proposed SEF are on the opposite side of the road. The information is as follows: Permit No.: AP16-00568 Holder: Brad Barker & Sheila Ash Type: Residential Approximate Distance and Direction from SEFs: 1,415' NE Approximate Distance and Direction from Intersection of WCR 31 and HWY 14, 267' N Permit No.: AP16-00568 Holder: Brad Barker & Sheila Ash Type: Residential Approximate Distance and Direction from SEFs: 1,465' NE Approximate Distance and Direction from Intersection of WCR 31 and HWY 14, 472' N Permit No.: AP14-00432 Holder: PDC Energy Type: Oil and Gas Approximate Distance and Direction from SEFs: 1,535' SE Approximate Distance and Direction from Intersection of WCR 31 and HWY 14, 433' S 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L 41111 010 itt„1/4 5. Describe any difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from an existing access and any anticipated difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from a proposed access. Response: There are no difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from our proposed/existing access. The surrounding land is flat and free of vegetation, providing a clear plain view. 6. Describe any horizontal curve (using terms like mild curve, sharp curve, reverse curve, etc.) in the vicinity of an existing or proposed access. Response: There are no horizontal curves in the vicinity. All roads are straight in the area. 7. Describe the topography (using terms like flat, slight hills, steep hills, etc.) of the road in the vicinity of an existing or proposed access. Response: Per our site visit and the Weld County Assessor's map, the topography of the portion of Highway 14 that runs near our proposed access is very flat and provides a clear plain of view. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM a Sur Share COMWONITY 5OIA.L Use by Special Review for a Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1) & 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) Parcel ID No. 070709400013 Environmental Health Questionnaire 1. Discuss the existing and proposed potable water source. If utilizing a drinking water well, include either the well permit or well permit application that was submitted to the State Division of Water Resources. If utilizing a public water tap, include a letter from the Water District, a tap or meter number, or a copy of the water bill. Response: N/A - Since these are unmanned facilities, no water supply is being proposed. During the construction phase of the project, the contractor will provide the work crew with potable water via portable water coolers. 2. Discuss the existing and proposed sewage disposal system. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property? If utilizing an existing on -site wastewater treatment system, provide the on -site wastewater treatment permit number. (If there is no on -site wastewater treatment permit due to the age of the existing on -site wastewater treatment system, apply for an on -site wastewater treatment permit through the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to submitting this application.) If a new on -site wastewater treatment system will be installed, please state "a new on -site wastewater treatment system is proposed." (Only propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public Health and Environment's portable toilet policy.) Response: N/A — Since these are unmanned facilities, no septic system is being proposed. During the construction phase, the contractor will provide a portable toilet for the construction crew. 3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored? Response: Each location will have a steel container (8' X 40') that is being proposed to store equipment and spare parts for the solar facility. The container is proposed to be positioned in the interior of the solar arrays, which should lessen its visual impact. The container will be painted a light tan to help blend the container with the natural environment. 4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this site. Response: N/A - There will be no stockpiles of wastes, chemicals, or petroleum associated with these facilities. 5. If there will be fuel storage on site, indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number of tanks and gallons per tank. Response: N/A — There will be no fuel storage associated with these facilities. 6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site, indicate how the wash water will be contained. Response: At each location there will be no washing of vehicles or equipment on site, with the exception of washing mud from the tires of vehicles leaving the site during the construction phase. There will be a 25' X 16' track mat located near the access drive at Highway 14. This mat will consist of 1-3" washed rock, 6" thick, over a Mirafi HP 270 Geotextile or equivalent base. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM „iv iSur Share COMMUNITY 5OIA.L 7. If there are floor drains, indicate how the fluids will be contained. Response: N/A; there will be no floor drains associated with these facilities. 8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions (e.g., painting, oil storage, etc.). Response: N/A; There will be no air emissions associated with these facilities. 9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable (e.g., composting, landfills, etc.). Response: N/A; There will be no composting or landfills associated with these facilities. 10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable (e.g., dairies, feedlots, etc.). Response: N/A 11. Additional information may be requested depending on the type of land use requested. Response: Understood. Water Supply Documentation: The facilities will be unmanned and will not need water to be supplied. During construction all construction personnel will bring in potable water from offsite. Sewage Disposal Documentation: The facilities will be unmanned and will not need sewage disposal systems onsite. A portable toilet will be provided for construction personnel during construction activities. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM „iv Sur Share COMMUNITY 5OIA.L Document processing fee If document is filed on paper If document is filed electronically Fees & forms/cover sheets are subject to change. To file electronically, access instructions for this form/cover sheet and other information or print copies of filed documents, visit ww-w.sos.state.co.us and select Business Center. Paper documents must be typewritten or machine printed. $125.00 S 50.00 Colorado Secretary of State Date and Time: 08/11/2005 10:27 AM Entity Id: 20051306737 Document number: 200513 0673 7 ABOVE SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Articles of Organization filed pursuant to §7-90-301, et seq. and §7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S) 1. Entity name: 2. Use of Restricted Words (if any of these terms are contained in an entity name, true name of an entity, trade name or trademark stated in this document, mark the applicable box) : 3. Principal office street address: 4. Principal office mailing address (if different from above): PARKVIEW APARTMENTS LLC (The name of a limited liability company must contain the term or abbreviation "limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability co. ", "ltd. liability co.", "limited", "llc ", "l.l.c. ", or "ltd." §7-90-601, C.R.S.) "bank" or "trust" or any derivative thereof "credit union" "savings and loan" "insurance", "casualty", "mutual", or "surety" 106 FIRST ST (Street name and number) AULT (City) CO 80610 (State) (Postal/Zip Code) United States (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) P.O. BOX 458 (Street name and number or Post Office Box information) AULT CO 80610 (City) (State) (Postal/Zip Code) United States (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) 5. Registered agent name (if an individual): JANSSEN S E N (Last) OR (if a business organization): DAVID (First) (Middle) (Sztf x) 6. The person identified above as registered agent has consented to being so appointed. 7. Registered agent street address: 114 W 2ND ST (Street name and number) AULT (City) CO 80610 (State) (Postal/Zip Code) ARTORG_LLC Page 1 of 3 Rev. 6/15/2005 8. Registered agent mailing address (if different from above): 9. Name(s) and mailing address(es) of person(s) forming the limited liability company: P.O. BOX 458 (Street name and number or Post Office Box information) AULT CO 80610 (City) U nffea) States (Postal/Zip Code) (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) (if an individual): JANSSEN DAVID OR (if a business organization): (Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix) 114 W2ND ST (Stjg name and number or Post Office Box information) P.O. B 0 " AULLT CO 80610 (City) U n i ( etat. ) (Postal/Zip Code) � States (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) (if an individual) JANSSEN DALE OR (if a business organization) (Last) (First) (Middle) (Sufi) 106 1ST ST (Street name and number or Post. Office Box information) AULT CO 80610 (City) U n i tut )States (Postal/Zip Code) ed (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) (if an individual) JANSSEN B E N OR (if a business organization) (Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix) 34774 (Street name and number or Post Office Box information) EATON CO 80615 (City) itaW (Postal/Zip Code) ed States (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not. US) (If more than three persons are forming the limited liability company, mark this box ✓ and include an attachment stating the true names and mailing addresses of all additional persons forming the limited liability company) ARTORG_LLC Page 2 of 3 Rev. 6/15/2005 10. The management of the limited liability company is vested in managers OR is vested in the members 11. There is at least one member of the limited liability company. 12. (Optional) Delayed effective date: (mm/dd/yyyy) 13. Additional information may be included pursuant to other organic statutes such as title 12, C.R.S. If applicable, mark this box land include an attachment stating the additional information. Notice: Causing this document to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes. This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the secretary of state, whether or not such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered. 14. Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing: JANSSEN DAVID (Last) 106 FIST ST (First) (Middle) (Suffix) P.O. .O. B O x(S rename and number or Post Office Box information) AULT CO 80610 (City) U n(i ed States (Postal/Zip Code) (Province — if applicable) (Country — if not US) (The document need not state the true name and address of more than one individual. However, if you wish to state the name and address of any additional individuals causing the document to be delivered for filing, mark this box ❑ and include an attachment stating the name and address of such individuals.) Disclaimer: This form, and any related instructions, are not intended to provide legal, business or tax advice, and are offered as a public service without representation or warranty. While this form is believed to satisfy minimum legal requirements as of its revision date, compliance with applicable law, as the same may be amended from time to time, remains the responsibility of the user of this form. Questions should be addressed to the user's attorney. ARTORG_LLC Page 3 of 3 Rev. 6/15/2005 JANSSEN, MARK 34770 CR 39 EATON CO 80615 USA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO CERTIFICATE OF DOCUMENT FILED I, Jena Griswold , as the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, hereby certify that, according to the records of this office, the attached document is a true and complete copy of the Articles of Organization with Document # 20238153486 of Longspur Solar, LLC Colorado Limited Liability Company (Entity ID # 20238153486 ) consisting of 2 pages. This certificate reflects facts established or disclosed by documents delivered to this office on paper through 04/10/2024 that have been posted, and by documents delivered to this office electronically through 04/11/2024@ 17:17:03. I have affixed hereto the Great Seal of the State of Colorado and duly generated, executed, and issued this official certificate at Denver, Colorado on 04/11/2024 @ 17:17:03 in accordance with applicable law. This certificate is assigned Confirmation Number 15936481 Secretary of State of the State of Colorado *********************************************End of Certificate******************************************* Notice: A certificate issued electronically from the Colorado Secretary of State's website is fully and immediately valid and effective. However, as an option, the issuance and validity of a certificate obtained electronically may be established by visiting the Validate a Certificate cate page of the Secretary of State's website, https://www.coloradosos.gov/biz/CertificateSearchCriteria.do entering the certificate's confirmation number displayed on the certificate, and following the instructions displayed. Confirming the issuance of a certificate is merely optional and is not necessary to the valid and effective issuance of a certificate. For more information, visit our website, https://www.coloradosos.gov click "Businesses, trademarks, trade names" and select "Frequently Asked Questions." Colorado Secretary of State Colorado Secretary of State ID#: 20238153486 Document #: 20238153486 Filed on: 10/30/2023 09:53:14 PM Paid: $50.00 Articles of Organization for a Limited Liability Company filed pursuant to § 7-90-301 and § 7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) The domestic entity name of the limited liability company is Longspur Solar, LLC The principal office street address is 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US The principal office mailing address is 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US The name of the registered agent is Registered Agents Inc. The registered agent's street address is 1942 Broadway Street STE 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The registered agent's mailing address is 1942 Broadway Street STE 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The person above has agreed to be appointed as the registered agent for this entity. The management of the limited liability company is vested in Managers There is at least one member of the limited liability company. Person(s) forming the limited liability company CO Land Acquisitions LLC 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US Causing this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., and, if applicable, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes. This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State, whether or not such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered. Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing Adam Davenport 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US Colorado Secretary of State Colorado Secretary of State ID#: 20231399017 Document #: 20231399017 Filed on: 04/11/2023 12:59:10 PM Paid: $1.00 Articles of Organization for a Limited Liability Company filed pursuant to § 7-90-301 and § 7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) The domestic entity name of the limited liability company is Periwinkle Solar, LLC The principal office street address is 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US The principal office mailing address is 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US The name of the registered agent is Registered Agents, Inc. The registered agent's street address is 1942 Broadway Street Ste. 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The registered agent's mailing address is 1942 Broadway Street Ste. 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The person above has agreed to be appointed as the registered agent for this entity. The management of the limited liability company is vested in Managers There is at least one member of the limited liability company. Person(s) forming the limited liability company CO Land Acquisitions, LLC 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US Causing this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., and, if applicable, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes. This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State, whether or not such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered. Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing Adam Davenport 1724 Gilpin Street Denver CO 80218 US Colorado Secretary of State Articles of Organization for a Limited Liability Comp Colorado Secretary of State ID#: 20241294752 Document #: 20241294752 Filed on: 03/12/2024 02:22:44 PM Paid: $50.00 any filed pursuant to § 7-90-301 and § 7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statu The domestic entity name of the limited liability company is 1876 Solar, LLC The principal office street address is 1724 N Gilpin St Denver CO 80218 US The principal office mailing address is 1724 N Gilpin St Denver CO 80218 US The name of the registered agent is Registered Agents Inc. The registered agent's street address is 1942 Broadway Street STE 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The registered agent's mailing address is 1942 Broadway Street STE 314C Boulder CO 80302 US The person above has agreed to be appointed as the registered agent for this entity. The management of the limited liability company is vested in Managers There is at least one member of the limited liability company. Person(s) forming the limited liability company CO Land Acquisitions LLC 1724 N Gilpin St Denver CO 80218 US tes (C.R.S.) Causing this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., and, if applicable, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes. This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State, whether or not such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered. Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing Mackenzie Miller 1724 N Gilpin St Denver CO 80218 US 4584077 04/20/2020 03:06 PM Total Pages: 1 Rec Fee: $13.00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County, Co WHEN RECORDEO RETURN TO: Parlafiew ApartmentsC. PO Box 458. Ault, CO 80510 STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY 1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Parkview Apartments LLC. The type of eattype of entity is a ❑ ❑ 0 3, Corporation General Partnership ship Limited Partnership Association Registered Limited Liability Limited Partnership Government, Governmental Subdivision or Agency Trust The entity is formed under the laws of Colorado 4, The mailing address for the entity is PO Box 458, Ault, CO 206104 Iz The name and position of each person authorized to execute instruments ents conveying, encumbering, or otherwise affecting t ie to real property on behalf of the entity is David Janssen as Member, . (Optional)The authority of the foregoing person(s) tp bind the entity [X] is not limited f . Is limited as follows: 7. (Opto al) Other matters concerning the manner in which the entity deals with interests in real property: N/A 8. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of Section 38-30-17 , C 5 . Non -Profit Corporation O LUrnWed Partnership - El Registered Limited Liability Partnership CI Unincorporated Non -Profit AssociOtion ® Limited Liability Company ❑ Business Trust Executed this By: f Dav ssert Its: M rnber State of County of day of Colorado )ss i D nr The foregoing instrument was acknowledged to before -me this Fourteenth day. orApril,•2020 by David Janssen,. the Member of Parkview Apace LLC, .a Colorado limited liability company. Witness my hand and official tea My commission expires: DOC-Statement of Au Y alni ,- 3aaa KOD:i N KUHNIEL Not ry PubEic State of Coiorpdc Notary ID#20144OO 05 ComrhisS3_n Expires 02-03 -2022 Notary Public ,:..,.. vsr.'+�'r.. -. ...- ru.ivk.•.. �I ��qf .wJt ..;^ '".., �v.:i;.�.l� t:-:. -�.,; ;•µr .r‘, •y .'y ..,.. ': w.. �v,P,ti�!'I. ▪ :.�a ..-LL <� wk` •:.h y 7• cr.. .ay.�..�`ti.Y r w - rte. �:� A..,a v..., ^4:I�ainnt .-+�.:a1.....�..� 41;\ w. P9•.• "4. "—a a - � - - III II I II IIII 111111 II III I II II 2024020370 Page: 1 of 3 03/13/2024 08:14 AM City & County of Denver Electronically Recorded PREPARED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO; CO Land Acquisitions, LLC 1724 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218 R $23.00 D $0.00 MIS (Space above this line for Recorder's use only) STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY (Section 38-30-172, C.R.S.) 1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Longspur Solar, LLC. 2. The type of entity is a limited liability company. I The entity is formed under the laws of the State of Colorado. 4. The mailing address of the entity is 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colorado 80218. 5. The name of each person authorized to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity are: David Amster-Olszewski, as President and CEO of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. Corrina Kumpe, as Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. F. The authority of the foregoing persons to bind the entity is not limited. 7. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of 38-30-172, C.R.S. 8, This Statement of Authority amends and supersedes in all respects any prior Statement of Authority executed on behalf of the entity. Executed this ao dayFebruary of 2024. [Signature Page Follows] City & County of Denver 2024020370 2 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Authority to be executed as of the date set forth above. Longspur Solar, LLC a Colorado limited liability company By: CO LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: SUNSHARE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: SUNSHARE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. a Colorado corporation Its: Manager By: SUNSHARE, LLC a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Shareholder By: SUNHARE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LLC a Delaware limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: GLOBAL SUN HOLDINGS, INC. a Colorado corporation Its: Manager By: Cortina K rnp�\hief diierTThQiDfficer City & County of Denver 2024020370 3 of 3 STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER )ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of February 2024, by Corrina Kumpe, Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc, a Colorado corporation, as the manager of SunShare Company Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the sole member and manager of SunShare, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole shareholder of SunShare Development Company, Inc., a Colorado corporation, as the manager of SunShare Land Holdings, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole member and manager of CO Land Acquisitions LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole member and manager of Longspur Solar, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. My commission expires: � 9,0 Witness my hand and official seal: 414%,,,Ca Notary Pub li MACKENZIE E MARIE MILLER NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20224044820 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28, 2026 PREPARED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: CO Land Acquisitions, LLC 1724 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218 (Space above this line for Recorder's use only) STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY (Section 38-30-•172, C.R.S.) 1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Periwinkle Solar, LLC. 2. The type of entity is a limited liability company. 3. The entity is formed under the laws of the State of Colorado. 4. The mailing address of the entity is 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colorado 80218. 5. The name of each person authorized to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity are: David Amster-Olszewski, as President and CEO of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. Corrina Kumpe, as Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. 6. The authority of the foregoing persons to bind the entity is not limited. 7. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of §3830-172, C.R.S. 8. This Statement of Authority amends and supersedes in all respects any prior Statement of Authority executed on behalf of the entity. Executed this day of April 2023. [Signature Page Follows] IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Authority to be executed as of the date set forth above. Periwinkle Solar, LLC a Colorado limited liability company By: CO LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: SUNSHARE ►.RE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LLC a Delaware limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: GLOBAL SUN HOLDINGS, INC. a Colorado corporation Its: Manager By:P STATE OF COLORADO � ) ss. CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ) Corrina Kumpe, officer The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ___21 day of April 2023, by Corrina Kumpe, Chief Operating officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc, a Colorado corporation, as the manager of SunShareCompany Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the manager ofCO Land Acquisitions LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole member and manger of Periwinkle Solar, LLC, aColorado limited liability company. MACKENZIE MARIE MILLER NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY 10 20224044820 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28.2026 My commission expires: kik Witness my hand and official seal: III MII ID ilID III IU 1DM IUI iU IID IIU ii Ilifi II 2024025567 Page: 1 of 3 03/28/2024 02:12 PM City & County of Denver Electronically Recorded PREPARED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: CO Land Acquisitions, LLC 1724 Gilpin Street Denver, CO 80218 (Space above this line for Recorder's use only) R $23.00 D $0.00 MIS STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY (Section 3840-172, .R.S,) 1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named 1876 Solar, LLC. 2. The type of entity is a limited liability company. 3. The entity is formed under the laws of the State of Colorado. 4. The mailing address of the entity is 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colorado 80218. 5. The name of each personauthorized to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity are: David Amster-Olszewski, as President and CEO of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. Cortina Kuu .npe, as Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc. 6. The authority of the foregoing persons to bind the entity is not limited. 7. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions of §3830472, C.R.S. 8. This Statement of Authority amends and supersedes in all respects any prior Statement of Authority executed on behalf of the entity. Executed this 2N day of March 2024. [Signature Page Follows] City & County of Denver 2024025567 2 of 3 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Authority to be executed as of the date set forthabove. r 1876 Solar, LLC a Colorado limited liability company By: CO LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: SUNSHARE LAND HOLDINGS, LLC a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: SUNSHARE DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, INC. a Colorado corporation Its: Manager By: SUNSHARE, LLC a Colorado limited liability company Its: Sole Shareholder By: SUNSHARE COMPANY HOLDINGS, LLC a Delaware limited liability company Its: Sole Member and Manager By: GLOBAL SUN HOLDINGS, INC. a Colorado corporation Its: Manager By: Cortina - , . gating Officer City & County of Denver 2024025567 3 of 3 STATE OF COLORADO CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ) ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 21 day of March 2024, by Corrina Kumpe, Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc, a Colorado corporation, as the manager of SunShare Company Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as the sole member and manager of SunShare, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole shareholder of SunShare Development Company, Inc,, a Colorado corporation, as the manager of SunShare Land Holdings, LLC, a Colorado limitedliability company, as the sole member and manager of CO Land Acquisitions LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole member and manager of 1876 Solar, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company. My commission expires: aS Witness my hand and official seal MACKENZIE MARIE MILLER NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20224044820 MY COMMISSION EXPIRES NOVEMBER 28, 2026 • Use by Special Review — Medium Scale Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kVV), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1) and 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) PIN 070709400013 ALTERNATIVES STATEMENT Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC selected these sites after thoughtful consideration of the Weld County development standards and Xcel Solar Rewards Community Program requirements. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC are leasing the lands that are owned by Parkview Apartments LLC. The projects are in the landowner's best interest, as noted in his letter attached within this application. Mr. Janssen, owner of the parcel, currently has this land as dryland alfalfa and does not own any water rights, they do get a little runoff water from the surrounding fields. The payments generated from the leases will provide the landowner with diversified sources of income. In contrast to agricultural earnings, the payments generated by the solar leases will be regular, fixed payments, and will increase annually without fail. Solar is ultimately one of the best uses that the landowner could pursue in this area. Solar produces no pollutants or contaminants, making it safe for the surrounding mixed uses. Additionally, solar produces no noise pollution, no heavy traffic, and therefore this use will not cause any nuisances. The project is not located within a residential neighborhood and the land will be returned to its current state after the system is retired, as solar is not a permanent use. Even with solar present onsite, this project will still benefit the agricultural community of Weld County by serving as a grazing field for local sheep ranchers. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC are solely responsible for the management of all vegetation within the permitted area. Rather than mowing, should the landowner and Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC decide to, we will work in partnership with a Weld County rancher, with whom we have a pre-existing relationship with. The rancher's sheep will graze on the vegetation, providing his flock with a free food source while keeping the site pristine. During operations the land will lie fallow allowing time for the soils to replenish nutrients and minerals. If sheep are to be used in the SEF areas for weed management, the manure of the sheep will help fertilize the soil. When the solar facilities are removed the project areas can be returned to farming. This use doesn't conflict with the existing land use and is done with an eye toward improving future land use. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC develop solar facilities on lands that produce the highest and best use and intends to leave the land in a better state than when the project began. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM • As presented in this application, this project is in compliance with the Weld County is developed with a focus on good stewardship of the land and a neighborly spirit. Kristy Weyerman Project Development Manager Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC Phone: 970-373-6323 E-MAIL: keyerman@mysunshare.com 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUIVSHARE.COM Use by Special Review - Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1) & 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) PIN 070709400013 STATEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS In partial fulfillment of Weld County's USR application requirements, this Traffic Narrative has been prepared for the proposed Solar Facilities located along HWY 14, west of the intersection of WCR 31 and HWY 14 (the Project). This narrative is intended to provide traffic -related information and identify potential Project impacts to affected roadways within Weld County. The following information is included in this narrative: • Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule • Designated Travel Route • Daily Vehicle Trip Generation • Conclusions Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule Location - The total lease area for the construction project area will occupy approximately 53 acres (within Weld County Parcel No. 070709400013) located along HWY 14, west of the intersection of WCR 31 and HWY 14, in a portion of the SE/4 in Section 9, Township 7N, Range 66W. Each phase specifics: The Longspur Solar, LLC site will occupy approximately 2.5 acres, Periwinkle Solar, LLC will occupy approximately 20 acres and 1876 Solar, LLC will occupy approximately 20 acres Components - the full Projects generally include: 10.5 -megawatt (MVV) alternating (AC) or 12,670 MW (DC) [Longspur: 500kW, Periwinkle: 5000kW, 1876: 5000kW] solar energy conversion system comprised of 980 (Longspur), 8,904 (Periwinkle) 8,792 (1876) tracker solar modules mounted o n steel I -beams; concrete pad -mounted transformer and interconnect; inverters mounted at the e nd of array rows; an access drive with room for emergency turn around; and perimeter fence with gate Construction Schedule — Once the use by special review permit is finalized, the construction phase is anticipated to take approximately one hundred & nine (109) days. Based on this, the following preliminary schedule has been prepared: • Solar Facility Components First Deliver • Perimeter Fence Installation • Solar Panel Foundation Installation • Racking, Trenching, Wiring • Solar Panel Installation • Inspection & Set Meters • System Testing & Commissioning Day 1 Day 1 to Day 11 Day 5 to Day 30 Day 30 to Day 64 Day 64 to Day 94 Day 94 to Day 99 Day 99 to Day 109 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM Designated Travel Route The designated travel route includes State Highway 85 and State Highway 14, W 2.5 miles, then north into location. The following is a brief description of the access route roadways. Highway 85 - is a paved four -lane divided highway with a posted speed limit of 65 mph. Heading north on the SH 85/SH 14 intersection includes a light with a left turn lane for turning west onto HVVY 14. Project -related traffic is not expected to impact SH 85. HWY 14 - the travel route is generally a +/-30'-wide, paved two-lane road with a posted speed limit of 65 mph in the portion traveled for this route. Project -related traffic is not expected to impact SH 14. In addition, traffic may also come from 1-25 onto State Highway 14 then heading east onto SH 14 for approximately 11.7 miles and then north into the location. Daily Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution Project development may be divided into the following 3 phases: material and equipment delivery; facility construction; and facility maintenance). The following Table 1 illustrates the estimated average daily trip generation by vehicle type for each Project phase. Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation Project (Time) Phase Vehicle Type Estimated Vehicle Weight Gross Number of Per Vehicles Day Average Maximum Vehicle Per Day and Trips Equipment (approx. Material 1 and Delivery week) Conex Delivery Container Trucks and 30,000-50,000 lbs. 5-10 10-20 Equipment Trucks Hauling 20,000-40,000 lbs. 0-2 0-4 Max-14/Ave-8 Solar Installation (3-4 months) Facility Passenger Vehicles 2,000 to 10,000 lbs. 5-12 10-24 Fuel Truck 20,000 to 30,000 lbs. 1 2 Material Delivery Truck 20,000 to 30,000 lbs. 1 2 Max — 28/Ave - 20 Operations (ongoing operational) once Utility Vehicle Truck) (Pickup 2,000 to 10,000 lbs. 1 per month or less Max 2/Ave - 0 — As illustrated in Table 1, the majority of traffic generated as a result of solar facility installation shall occur during the 3 -4 -month solar facility installation (max 28/ave 20vtpd). This traffic will generally be site worker passenger vehicles. Most of the heavy truck traffic including conex container delivery (30-50 conex containers/delivery trucks) and equipment (rubber tire loader, pile driver, forklift) delivery and pickup will travel to and from the Project between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Project -related traffic during all phases will not be significant during AM and PM peak periods. Conclusions 1. The Project is expected to generate up to 24 vehicle trips per day during material and equipment delivery (anticipated to be one week at the beginning of the project and one week at the end of the project), 24 vehicle trips per day during solar facility installation (3-4 months) 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM 1§Htitlprc and 2 vehicle trips per month during solar facility operation. Daily Project -related truck traffic is not expected to impact AM and PM peak traffic periods. The construction of the Project should not negatively impact the transportation pattern in the area. 3. As proposed, the solar facility installation (material/equipment delivery approximately 1 - week, solar facility installation approximately 3 months and approximately once per month for solar facility operations) is not anticipated to create adverse traffic -related impacts in the area or on Weld County roads. Based on anticipated vehicle type and weight (from Table 1), the Project is not anticipated to degrade/damage Weld County roads. 4. There are no anticipated improvements required to any Weld County roads or State Highways in order to serve the Project, since after the construction period, the facility is unmanned. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC & 1876 Solar, LLC agrees to mitigate construction traffic impacts to the area surrounding the proposed Solar Energy Facility. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM 1lprc§Hti YI Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan For a USR Permit Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC In Compliance with: (Section 23-4-1030 B of the Weld County Code) Case Number: TBD Cornish Plains Livestock LLLP (Parcel ID No. 070709400013) Prepared for: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17t" Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Prepared by: Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC Denver, Colorado JIB 1SunShare COMMUNITY SOLAR Date Prepared: May 29, 2024 1.0 Overview As a condition of approval for the Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review (USR) permit, Weld County required that Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC prepare a Decommissioning/ Reclamation Plan for the solar facilities, that is to be reviewed and approved by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. The intent of this Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for removal of the solar facilities after its useful life and/or the termination of power generation operations; and to return the subject property to conditions that existed prior to the solar facilities construction. The solar power generation facilities have an estimated useful life of 30 years or more, with an opportunity for a life of 50 years or more with equipment replacement and repowering. At the end of the useful life of the facilities, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will cease power generation, decommission the facilities, and remove the components of the facilities from the subject property. The site will be reclaimed and returned to the agricultural use that existed prior to the facilities being constructed (or if the landowner requests to keep the land and access roads as is). This Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan is subject to refinement should future best practices or alternate methods be developed by the solar industry, during the life of these facilities. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will follow solar industry standards and best management practices (BMPs) that exist at the time of decommissioning and reclamation of the site. 1.1 Procedures for Decommissioning the Solar Facility After Useful Life & Termination of Power Generation The solar facilities consist of numerous recyclable materials, including glass, semiconductor material, steel, aluminum, copper, and plastics. When the facilities reach the end of its operational life, the component parts can be dismantled, and for the most part, salvaged or recycled at properly licensed facilities. Some site features, such as internal roads, driveways, drainage features/improvements, and electrical interconnections may remain on the site, depending upon the anticipated future use of the property. All such improvements, that are scheduled to remain after the decommissioning of the site, will be approved by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. The following steps will be followed in the decommissioning of the solar facilities: ■ Approximately one year prior to the planned decommissioning of the facilities, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will schedule a pre -closure meeting with the Weld County Department of Planning Services to discuss the process for the site decommissioning and restoration. The final decommissioning details will be developed through consultation with the Weld County Department of Planning Services and other departments and agencies that have jurisdiction over activities in the decommissioning process. Any required permits will be obtained prior to implementation of the Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan. ■ Appropriate temporary (construction -related) erosion and sedimentation controlled BMPs will be applied during the decommissioning phase of the project. The BMPs will be inspected on a regular basis to ensure proper functionality. ■ Per 23-4-1030.4b: Effectively, the decommissioning of the solar facilities proceeds in reverse order of the installation including all installed equipment will be removed at least three (3) feet below grade: a. A site -specific health and safety plan shall be developed, prior to beginning decommissioning activities, which incorporates the specific sequence and procedures to be followed. 2. Coordination with local departments and agencies to develop route plans and obtain necessary permits for the transportation of materials and equipment to and from the site. 3. The solar facilities shall be disconnected from the utility grid. This process will be coordinated with Xcel Energy. 4. PV modules shall be disconnected, collected, and transported to a properly licensed recycling facility. S. Above ground and underground electrical interconnection and distribution cabling shall be removed and salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility. 6. The aluminum racking that supports the PV modules shall be removed and salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility. 7. PV module support steel and support posts shall be removed and salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility. 8. Electrical and electronic devices, including transformers, semiconductors materials, inverters, and batteries, shall be removed and salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility. g. Concrete foundations shall be removed and will be recycled off -site at an approved concrete recycling facility. ao. Fencing shall be removed and will be recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility. ii. The site will be restored to its original condition (or if the landowner requests to keep the land and access roads as is), including any necessary sculpting of soils to match existing natural contours and the re -seeding of native grasses. Any soil that had been re -located for construction purposes will be redistributed on the site or used for landscaping purposes. Soils will be compacted for those areas where foundations or piers have been removed. 1.2 Equipment to be Used for the Decommissioning of the Solar Facility The decommissioning of the solar facilities will be undertaken using traditional heavy construction equipment, including front-end loaders, bull dozers, cranes, excavators (track - mounted and rubber -tired), water tankers, trucks, and pick-ups. Semi -trucks will be used to transport materials to off -site salvage or recycle centers. 1.3 Dust Mitigation During the Decommissioning Phase Water tankers will be used to help control dust while the decommissioning activities are occurring on the site. During the decommissioning of the facilities, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will exercise BMPs to limit fugitive dust from being airborne and traveling beyond the property lines. Dust control efforts will be monitored by the site foreman on a regular basis to ensure fugitive dust is adequately controlled. Water spray will be applied, as needed, to unpaved areas during periods of dry weather. Care will be taken not to over -apply water and create mud. Vehicle tracking devices will be installed at truck exit drives, per the requirements of Weld County. Vehicles operating on the site during the decommissioning phase will limit their speed to 15 mph or less, to minimize dust emissions. 1.4 Decommissioning/Reclamation Cost Estimates Decommissioning/reclamation cost estimates, which shall be updated every five (5) years from the establishment and submittal of the Security, shall include all costs associated with the dismantlement, recycling, and safe disposal of facility components and site reclamation activities, including the following elements: Decommissioning: Fencing Structures Modules Electrical Site Restoration $3,000.00 $60,000.00 $30,000.00 $20,000.00 $25,000.00 Total Clarifications — Inclusions and Exclusions $138,000.00 s.. Based on project drawings provided. 2. Includes the specified appropriate project management and mobilization to adhere to the project schedule. 3. Breakouts are provided for accounting purposes only. 4. All work is to be done in a single phase. S. Includes recycling of steel, aluminum, modules, and copper. 6. Includes restoration of the site back to like conditions before the solar array was installed. Scope specifically includes: 1. Electrical permit fees included. 2. Removal and disposal of game fence. 3. Removal of racking support structure and foundations. 4. Module removal, packaging, and recycling. 5. Removal of electrical distribution equipment, transformers, and electrical equipment pads. 6. Removal of electrical DC string wiring and AC underground. 7. Site restoration. 8. Safety and protection as required. Waste disposal fees and containers. 9. Temporary Restrooms and site facilities for workers. Specifically excludes: 1. Payment and Performance Bond. 2. All utility specific tie in work to disconnect the site outside of property. 3. Engineering, fees, errors, omissions additional design intent not clearly delivered or identified on the referenced drawings. 4. Import or export of soils. 1.5 Financial Assurance to Cover the Decommissioning of the Solar Facility In the Board of County Commissioners' Resolution dated [Date TBD] , 2024, the Board requires Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC to provide financial assurance to the County in the form of a surety bond, in an amount established by the Director of the Department of Planning Services, to ensure proper decommissioning of the facilities. The surety bond is to name the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County as beneficiary and will be current and active at all times during the life of the permit. The required surety bond will be provided as part of this Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan. Weld County shall have the right to draw upon the irrevocable standby letter of credit, or other form of financial security, to pay for decommissioning in the event that the holder has not commenced decommissioning/reclamation activities within ninety (90) days of the Board of County Commissioners' order or resolution directing decommissioning/reclamation. Prepared by: Kristy Weyerman Project Development Manager Use by Special Review for a Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1) and 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) Parcel ID No. 070709400013 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STATEMENT Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC, are a Colorado limited liability company, is pleased to present our application for a Use by Special Review for three Solar Energy Facilities ("SEF") on property owned by Parkview Apartments LLC. These sites are located on Parcel ID No. 070709400013 which is in part of the SE/4 of Section 9, Township 7 North, Range 66 West of the 6th P.M. in Weld County, CO. Longspur Solar, LLC is proposing a 500kW AC (666.4 kW DC) SEF which will occupy approximately 2.4 acres on the SE/SE4 of the roughly 64 -acre parcel. The Periwinkle Solar, LLC is proposing a 5,000kW AC (6,054 kW DC) SEF which will occupy approximately 20 acres on the E/2SE/4 of the roughly 64 -acre parcel. The 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) is proposing a 5,000 kW AC (6,047 kW DC) SEF which will occupy approximately 20 acres on the W/2SE/4 of the roughly 64 -acre parcel. The current zoning on the parcel is Agricultural (A), however the parcel currently sits as dryland alfalfa field. The total 12,670 kW -AC projects will use standard photovoltaic technologies that have been proven safe and effective through deployment across the United States in thousands of utility or commercial -scale solar developments. The solar panels are mounted to single -axis tracking arrays, which sit parallel to the ground and follow the path of the sun across the sky. The panels face east in the morning, lay flat at noon, and face west in the evening. The tracking arrays produce DC current, which is converted into AC current by inverters for synchronization and delivery of energy into the utility's distribution grid at a utility transformer. The modules utilize a non -reflective glass which eliminates glare concerns and all electrical cables on the improved area will be buried, except for the direct current string wires that connect between solar collectors, direct current collection circuits between rows of solar arrays that are no more than four (4) feet above grade crossings, substations, switch yards, and circuits voltages greater than 34.5 kilovolts (where necessary.) There will be no permanent employees on site during operation, and maintenance visits are expected to occur quarterly on average. The appearance of the solar arrays is uniform and symmetrical. Solar panels will not exceed ten (10) feet in height above the grade, at maximum tilt. The facility will be constructed in accordance with IBC 2021 and NEC 2020 and will be surrounded by an 8' high game fence made of 4' X 4" reinforced mesh. All setbacks are in accordance with the development standards and are identified throughout the Sketch Plan. Fence details are on page 7 of the Sketch Plan. The landowners of adjacent parcels sharing borders with the project parcel will also be notified. Please see the enclosed Buffer Report and an example Neighboring Landowner Notice Letter for details. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will use historic access for these SEFs off HWY 14 and will therefore need to cooperate with CDOT for traffic analysis and an access permit. The access turns north off HWY 14 and is located approximately 0.28 miles west of the intersection WCR 31 and HWY 14. This access road has historically been used by the landowner, Parkview Apartments LLC, for farming purposes. The road will be used for commercial purposes following the approval of the proposed SEFs. The entrance into each site will include a 20' wide all-weather access driveway with an acceptable alternative to a hammerhead turnaround. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM „iv Sur Share COMMUNITY 5OIA.L The project sites have no areas of extreme sloping and will not require any grading work. The SEFs will abide by all dust mitigation standards laid out by the County, as described in our Dust Mitigation Plan. The soil of the projects area is classified as Type A and B and will not require the addition of a detention pond onsite to aid in runoff management. The projects are not located within any FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Areas. The operational life of an SEF is generally between 20-40 years. The SEF has an initial 20 -year contract with Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) to sell power into the Xcel Electric grid, and the major equipment components have warranty options for up to 30 years, with a useful life of 35-40 years. Upon decommissioning, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will entirely remove all SEF components (fencing, steel racking, cabling, solar panels, and associated interconnection equipment) and undertake measures to restore the land to its original state, as addressed in the attached Decommissioning Plan. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will obtain all required permits and approvals, including utility interconnection agreements, prior to commencing construction. The project engineers and general contractor will be made up of local experienced individuals licensed in Colorado, who will ensure that all required codes and standards are followed throughout the design and construction. The projects will comply with all applicable provisions in the Weld County Code. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC look forward to working with Weld County to successfully complete this proposed development and bring the benefits of community solar energy to the County. 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM „iv Sur Share COMMUNITY 5OIA.L Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC Drainage Narrative Exemption Memo PID D 070709400013 Per Weld County Code, Section 8-11-40.1.. an exception is sought for this project. The proposed Longspur Solar, Periwinkle Solar, and 1876 Solar projects include a total development of a 12,670kW DC solar array systems within a fenced area of approximately 45 acres. The site is located west of intersection HVVY 14 & CR31 and owned by Parkview Apartments LLC. The existing site is a dryland alfalfa field/vacant land with no significant drainage features and ground slopes below 2%. Proposed improvements to the project include the installation of a perimeter security fence, solar array mounted on driven steel piers, inverter equipment, and access road to said inverter equipment. The project access will connect via standard driveway connection off HWY 14. No below grade drainage features are expected to be installed for the proposed project. Proposed at grade stormwater and water quality controls will be per requirements set by Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual. No significant grading is expected for the proposed project. Runoff enters the site from the southwest/west and flows through the site to the east. The area immediately upstream of the site includes an open rangeland field. No previous drainage issues with the site have been presented. The project is comprised of an area that includes mainly hydrologic soil groups A with a little area in the NW in hydrologic soil group B. See figure 1 below for information taken from the NRCS website for the proposed project area. Figure 1: MGM -1 K 4 Har.non; USDA -*JIGS 124241, kldd County i2424). Tax, Parcel Boundary —x— Project IFenceline USA ERGO - Soll Hydrologic Group Group A Group B Group B/D Group C r— Group CiD Group D Group ND Longspur & Periwinkle Solar Soil Hydrologic Group Weld County, Colorado 0 300 Feet 6004 Prcecl: LonpepurS Perinnlue Solar Date: Szar202a 7 SunStare SUNSHARE 1L.4 1124 OttNN ST, Defoe?. 4 6$421$ (IWt mfai.s 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunsharecom • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM i 1§FIACOPrg Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan For a Solar Facility Longspur Solar, LLC (500kW), Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1) & 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2) In Compliance with: (Section 23-4-1030 H of the Weld County Code) Case Number: USR - TBD Cornish Plains Livestock LLLP (Parcel ID 070709400013) Prepared for: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Prepared by: Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC & 1876 Solar, LLC Denver, Colorado 1Sui Share fOY MYM1" A H Date Prepared: May 29, 2024 1.0 Overview As a condition of approval for the Site -Specific Development Plan and Use By Special Review, Weld County required that Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC prepare a Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan for the solar facilities, that is to be reviewed and approved by the Weld County Department of Planning Services. The intent of this Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for control of dust, noxious weeds, and any drainage issues that could cause erosion from the solar facility. 1.1 Dust Mitigation During the Construction Phase Water tankers will be used to help control dust while the construction activities are occurring on the sites. During the construction of the facilities, Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will exercise Best Management Practices (BMPs) to limit fugitive dust from being airborne and traveling beyond the property lines. Dust control efforts will be monitored by the site foreman on a regular basis to ensure fugitive dust is adequately controlled. Water spray will be applied, as needed, to unpaved areas during periods of dry weather. Care will be taken not to over - apply water and create mud. Vehicle tracking devices will be installed at truck exit drives, per the requirements of Weld County. Vehicles operating on the site during the construction phase will limit their speed to 15 mph or less, to minimize dust emissions. 1.2 Noxious Weed Management The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Weld County both require landowners to prevent the spread of State Listed Noxious Weeds. Construction activities on the site have the potential to introduce new noxious weed species to the site or spread existing species on to or off the sites. This noxious weed management program was developed to prevent further spread of noxious weeds. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC will comply with CDA and Weld County regulations through implementation of this plan. Periodic reviews and updates to this plan will be completed as necessary to keep it current with noxious weed control issues. This plan will be implemented throughout the life of the solar facilities. Appropriate management actions will be implemented whenever noxious weed species are observed growing within the project areas. The goals of weed management are to: 1. Identify and manage noxious weeds within and immediately adjacent to the project areas to be disturbed and after the areas have been reclaimed. 2. Conduct pre-treatment and post -treatment evaluations and continue or modify treatment measures as necessary. 3. Minimize the potential for transportation and importation of noxious weed species. 4. Educate field personnel in order to encourage compliance with weed management program goals and assist with identification and control efforts. To prevent or minimize the infestation and spread periodic inspections of the project areas during the beginning, middle, and end of the growing season will evaluate presence or absence, degree of invasion, and the response of previous treatments. Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC and 1876 Solar, LLC's operational staff will conduct regular site inspections and ensure implementation of this plan. Specific treatment methodologies and timetables will be developed based on species of concern, location and extent of the infestation(s), and other pertinent factors. 1.2 (a) Noxious Weed Prevention Noxious weeds are spread through dispersal of seed and/or transport of plant propagules (i.e., spores, seeds, roots, etc.). The most effective way to control noxious weeds is to prevent their introduction into the site in the first place. A combination of methods and practices will be employed to prevent the introduction of weed species and their regeneration within the project areas. The following methods and practices may be employed, either singly or in combination, to prevent the introduction of weeds into the solar site: 1. A thorough cleaning of equipment will be conducted before entering the project areas to prevent the introduction of seed and plant propagules from other sites. 2. Seed mixtures used for revegetation or temporary site stabilization will be free of noxious weeds. 3. Hay, straw, and/or other materials used for mulch or other purposes will be certified weed free. 4. A periodic inspection will be conducted to identify any new weed infestations that may have occurred. Any new infestations will be scheduled for management before they become well established and/or spread. 5. Communication and coordination with adjacent landowners whose property is infested with noxious weeds that may threaten the site should occur. Establishing partnerships for weed management within the local areas is essential for successful long-term weed management. 6. Noxious and pest weed infestations that threaten natural and reclaimed areas will be treated with accepted Integrated Weed Management (IWM) methods. These methods are further discussed below. 1.2(b) Integrated Weed Management (IWM) An Integrated Weed Management approach will be implemented for the treatment of noxious weeds within the project areas. An IWM approach enables selection of one or more weed management methods based on site specific environmental conditions and control needs. The following weed management methods will be considered for the project areas: 1. Cultural — Planting native or desirable plant species for site colonization and promoting healthy vegetation communities in reclaimed areas. Prevent unnecessary disturbance through precise planning of construction projects and other activities. Prompt revegetation of disturbed areas. 2. Mechanical — Mowing, pulling, disking, and plowing may be used on weedy species for which these treatments are effective. 3. Biological — Introduction of insects or other biologic agents which are known to inhibit or prevent reproduction of noxious weed species. If biological agents are employed, control methods will be coordinated with the Colorado Department of Agricultural Insectary in Palisade, Colorado. 4. Chemical —Application of appropriate herbicides by a licensed applicator. All herbicides will be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's label and in accordance with Colorado laws. In some cases, only one control method may be warranted, while in other cases a combination of control methods may be appropriate. Control methods selected will be dependent upon species of concern, and the location and extent of the infestation. The use of IWM methods will protect pollinators, reduce hazards to wildlife, reduce the possibility of herbicide resistance, and minimize persistence and mobility of herbicides in the soil. Weed control methods and practices will be applied in a manner that conforms to applicable federal, state, and local laws. 1.2(b)1 Cultural Control Germination and establishment of noxious weeds can be reduced by following accepted revegetation and vegetation management techniques that favor the growth of desirable plants. These include prompt seeding and revegetation of disturbed areas with appropriate seed mixes, maintaining optimum fertility and moisture levels, planting at optimum density of pure live seed, minimizing use of fertilizers, and selecting suitable species for revegetation. Minimizing areas of disturbance and exposed soil prevents opportunities for aggressive species to establish. A revegetation plan has been developed for the site that utilizes native species that are well - adapted to the site. Seeding native species in conjunction with other management practices will provide some level of competition with noxious weeds and minimize the opportunity for new infestations to become established. 1.2 (b) 2 — Mechanical Control Mechanical Control of noxious weeds can be an effective tool to physically disrupt noxious weed growth and seed development. A combination of mechanical methods may be used including tilling or disking, mowing, hand-held weed trimmers, mulching, hand -pulling, hoeing, or livestock grazing. Mechanical weed control practices must be applied with correct timing to maximize their effectiveness in preventing vegetation development or seed production. Annual weedy species may be readily controlled with mowing or physical removal. Perennial species such as Dalmatian toadflax have extensive root systems. For such weed species, mowing may only control seed production without seriously affecting the plant's survival. Mowing after seed production has occurred may spread the plants. Disking or tilling areas containing perennial noxious species may increase the area of infestation due to root sprouting. In most cases, mechanical control methods used alone are not effective against noxious weed species. 1.2 (b) 3 - Biological Control Biological control of noxious weeds can be an effective tool to physically disrupt plant growth and seed development. A combination of biological methods may be used including introduction of insect weed predators and species -specific plant diseases. Biological weed control methods and practices will be applied with appropriate timing to maximize their effectiveness in preventing seed production. It must be noted that the use of biological controls normally does not eradicate an infestation of weeds; rather they are capable of reducing weed species vigor and reproduction. The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Biological Pest Control Program has on -going biological control programs for several noxious weed species. Note, the use of insect bio-controls typically require large populations of the target weed to sustain the population of bio-control agents. Biological controls should not be expected to eliminate the entire infestation of a noxious weed, but instead to bring the infestation down to a more manageable level. 1.2 (b) 4 — Chemical Control Chemical control of noxious and pest weeds can be an effective tool to disrupt plant growth and seed development. Herbicides can kill targeted species, prevent development and/or germination of noxious weed seed, can be used with minimal disturbance to soils, and in some cases, can be selective to specific species or groups of plants. Herbicides must be applied at the appropriate time to maximize their effectiveness in preventing seed production, for disrupting plant establishment and growth, or achieving kill of noxious species. To avoid development of resistance to a particular herbicide through repeated use over prolonged periods of time, herbicides with varying modes of action to be used. Also, herbicides will be applied according to manufacturer's label recommendations (i.e., application rate, method, and timing) to prevent development of plant resistance. Herbicide selection will be based on weed emergence, timing of application, past applications, and ground and weather conditions during the applications. Successful IWM begins with an understanding of the target plant species and the environment within which it grows. Next, the physiologic effects of an herbicide on plant growth and development must be understood. Understanding a pesticide's chemical nature is also important in minimizing impacts to non -target species, the applicator, endangered species, and pollinators, as well as surface water runoff hazards and leaching into groundwater. Every herbicide label contains information regarding environmental hazards. This information will be evaluated for each herbicide considered for use at the site and herbicides will be selected which pose minimal to no environmental hazards. All pesticides will be handled with care and applied by qualified personnel. Properly identifying the weed problem and the most effective chemical control method for use during the plant growth cycle is critical to effective weed control. Equipment will be properly calibrated before herbicides are applied and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be used. Empty containers will be disposed of promptly, safely and in accordance with product labeling. Herbicides vary in the amount of time after an application before it is safe to re-enter the treated area without protective clothing and equipment. The site re-entry time is affected by the rate of application, size of the area treated and the amount of time to be spent in the field. For the safety of employees and contractors, the Restricted Entry Interval (REI) listed on the herbicide's label will be followed. Appropriate herbicide application records will be maintained as specified by the CDA. 1.2 (c) — Monitoring and Follow -Up Even with effective weed management strategies, it often takes several seasons to eradicate or bring weed populations to an acceptable level. With well -established infestations, it is likely that a seed bank has developed in the soil capable of producing new plants for many years. An infestation of weeds can easily re -invade treated areas in one growing season if control and treatment activities are prematurely curtailed. Weed management efforts should be carried out over an adequate number of growing seasons to realize effective weed management within the target areas. As with all weed management, this multi -season effort is best served by effective documentation of control efforts and continued vigilance in successive seasons of management. Information can be used to modify treatment priorities and weed management strategies over time. Vigilance is required against new infestations that may be moving into the site. These new sources of infestation may be worked into prevention and management plans as necessary. This weed management plan will be modified over time as site conditions change. Weed management strategies and priorities can be modified as weed infestations change in response to continued control efforts. 1.3 — Drainage and Erosion Control Installation of the solar facilities will not alter existing drainage patterns or flow rates on the site and runoff water quality will not be impacted by the solar facility components. Installation of water quality or detention facilities would require clearing, grubbing, grading, and reseeding of a portion of the site and would likely increase the potential for erosion, sediment transport and concentrated flow. Accordingly, water quality and detention are not recommended for this project. Appropriate temporary (construction -related) erosion and sedimentation control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be applied during the construction phase of the project. The BMPs will be inspected on a regular basis to ensure proper functionality. Prepared by: Kristy Weyerman Project Development Manager RIM rise FENCING PLAN LONGSPUR SOLAR, LLC, PERIWINKLE SOLAR, LLC, 1876 SOLAR, LLC proposes an SEF that will not encroach within weld county's 500 -foot setback from any residences. No additional screening plans are proposed at this time. Please see page 7 of the sketch plans attached for the CPW fencing details. ISunShare COMMUNITY SOLAR 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 0 info@mysunshare.com o 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM RIM rise FLOODPLAIN IMPACT STATEMENT For the Longspur Solar, Periwinkle Solar & 1876 Solar sites, there are no FEMA designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) existing on the subject property, PID no. 070709400013. Therefore, no Floodplain Impact Statement is required. Please see the Weld County Assessor Map Below: Legend Parcels FHDP - Flood Hazard Develop Floodplain - 51)0 Year Floodplain - 100 Year Zone A Flood plain - 1 00 Year Floodwa Floodplain - 100 Year Zone AE Floodplain - 100 Year Zone Al- Floodplain - 100 Year Zone AC Preliminary Floodplain - 500 Yi Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Yi Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Yl Preliminary Floodplain - 100 Yi Highway County Boundary I SunShare COMMUNITY SOLAR 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 o info@mysunshare.com o 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM Use by Special Review - Solar Energy Facility Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC, 1876 Solar, LLC PID 070709400013 Landscaping Plan Seed mix: TO' r7 1 tble 3uffaL BRAND 'E'S FE GREELEY, COLORADO Buffalo Brand Low Grow Mix 2023' A mixture of lower maintenance cool season grasses that establish well in cooler areas below 8000 ft. elevation. The lower growth habit of the grasses lends itself to infrequent or no mowing. Nell -suited for erosion control and transition turf areas. 3 0€1/0 25% 20% 15% 10% Crested Whieatgrass, Ephraim Intermediate Ryegrass, VNS Sheep Fescue, VNS Chewings Fescue, VNS Forage Bluegrass, Ginger 101 East 4' Street Road Drill Seeding Rate 20-25 lbs. per acre Broadcast Seeding Rate 30-35 lbs. per acre Small Areas: 1-21bs. per 1000 sq. ft. Available in 50 lb., 25 lb., and 5 lb. bags asesausau, era tic Not nee stggest _____ Simar ry ti=e Best Ell Greeby. CO *0631 970.358.4710 office Infoiebuffatobrandseed.Com 970.358.1267 fax 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM ), I SunShare COMMUNITY S a L n l Use by Special Review - Solar Energy Facility Questionnaire for Longspur Solar, LLC, Periwinkle Solar, LLC (Phase 1), 1876 Solar, LLC (Phase 2), PID 070709400013 Enclosed please find a list of possible entities with ownership or operation rights on the property. It is likely that several of these entities are no longer applicable and have merged with, or been acquired by, other entities on the list. Board of County Commissioners 1150 O Street Greeley, CO 80632 Chesapeake Operating, Inc 6100 North Western Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73118 CDOT 10601 W 10th Street Greeley, CO 80634 Colorado Interstate Gas Company 15732 CR16 Ft Lupton, CO 80621 US West Communications, INC 1801 California St Denver, CO 80202 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 • info@mysunshare.com • 800.793.0786 • MYSUNSHARE.COM aSur Share COMWONITY 5aOIA.L October 25, 2023 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 Re: USR Permitting Application for a Solar Energy Facility, Periwinkle Solar, LLC Dear Planner, I'm writing you today concerning the SEE proposed by Periwinkle Solar, LLC for Weld County parcel U 070709400013, I am the owner of this property and wish to express my support for this project. We purchased this property in 2016, and we have tried farming this land. Throughout the years this land has been used for silage corn, and alfalfa. We have elected to lease the land to Periwinkle Solar, LLC to house their Periwinkle solar project. As a landowner in Weld Co u nty, I was particularly interested in leasing my land for this project as it presented a good economic opportunity. We do not have water rights for this property and we only use what little waste water we can get to farm this land. We have been working with Periwinkle Solar since 2021 and we have confidence in their ability to deliver a safe and effective solar array. Periwinkle Solar has worked diligently to learn about the land, the challenges it presents, and the County requirements that they will need to meet. I also have confidence in their ability to work well with, and honor the best interests of their landowners, such as myself and neighboring landowners. Periwinkle Solar will own and operate the solar array for its entire l ifecycle and through decommissioning, which offers me peace of mind as the lessor of the land. I know that Periwinkle Solar is invested in the project and will have continued high standards for site maintenance and :land stewardship. We look forward to the development of this project and the continued relationship between Parkview Apartments, Periwinkle Solar, and the County. Thank you for your time. Sincerely Parkview Apartments LIC David Janssen Manager FOR COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: Business Name: Address: Business Owner: Home Address: Periwinkle Solar, LLC 1724 Gilpin Street, SunShare LLC Phone: 808-793-0786 City, state, zip: Denver, CO 80218 Phone: City, state, zip: List up to three persons in the order to be called in the event of an emergency: NAME Corrina Kumpe TITLE COO PHONE 862-571-3162 ADDRESS 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, CO 80218 Business Hours: UTILITY SHUT OFF LOCATIONS: Main Electrical: Gas Shut Off: Days: TBD at Point of Common Coupling, Utility Meter N/A Exterior Water Shutoff: N/A Interior Water Shutoff: N/A 07/22 12 Weld County Treasurer Statement of Taxes Due Account Number R8945228 Assessed To Parcel 070709400013 PARKVIEW APARTMENTS LLC PO BOX 458 AULT, CO 80610-0458 Legal Description PT SE4 9-7-66 LOT B CORK REC EXEMPT RE -4331 Situs Address Year Tax Charge 2023 Total Tax Charge Tax $823.92 Interest $0.00 Fees $0.00 Payments Balance ($823.92) $0.00 $0.00 Grand Total Due as of 05/29/2024 Tax Billed at 2023 Rates for Tax Area 0919 - 0919 Authority WELD COUNTY SCHOOL DIST RE9-AULT NORTHERN COLORADO WATER (NC AULT FIRE AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE 1-IIGFI PLAINS LIBRARY WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION Taxes Billed 2023 * Credit Levy Mill Levy 12.0240000* 23.2 820000'` 10000000 73180000 6.3360000 3.1960000 04140000 Amount $184.93 $358.09 $15.38 $112 55 $97.45 $49 I5 $6 37 53.5700000 $823.92 Values AG -FLOOD IRRRIGAI ED LAND AG -WASTE LAND Total Actual $58,224 $13 Assessed $15,370 $10 $58,237 $15,380 ALL TAX LIEN SALE AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO ENDORSEMENT OF CURRENT TAXES BY THE LIENHOLDER OR TO ADVERTISING AND DISTRAINT WARRANT FEES. CHANGES MAY OCCUR AND THE TREASURER'S OFFICE WILL NEED TO BE CONTACTED PRIOR TO REMITTANCE AFTER THE FOLLOWING DATES: PERSONAL PROPERTY, REAL PROPERTY, AND MOBILE HOMES - AUGUST 1 TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION AMOUNTS MUST BE PAID BY CASH OR CASHIER'S CHECK. POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED ON TAX LIEN SALE REDEMPTION PAYMENTS. PAYMENTS MUST BE IN OUR OFFICE AND PROCESSED BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF THE MONTH Weld County Treasurer's Office 1400 N 17th Avenue PO Box 458 Greeley, CO 80632 Phone: 970-400-3290 Pursuant to the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, the attached Statement of Taxes Due issued by the Weld County Treasurer are evidence that as of this date, all current and prior year taxes related to this parcel have been paid in full. Signed. _ iitiy-tdivi 111/4 ULL, 5 Date: 7,1 .r v ♦ • . 4 Uo I. aro.r iut. alr �,It.y, Vv V1/4.V0 I 1.11 rk.1 QUA 4-FJQ, Vi rdei y, uu OUOa3Z. ( /U) 4UiJ'jL9V 1 age 1 at 1 Hello