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Home My WebLink About20233460.tiff USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW ( USR) APPLICATION FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE : DATE RECEIVED : AMOUNT $ CASE # ASSIGNED : APPLICATION RECEIVED BY PLANNER ASSIGNED : P ROPERTY INFORMATION (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Proposed use : Solar Energy Facility (SEF) USS Auburn Solar LLC Is the property currently in violation ? No / Yes Violation Case Number: P ite Address : 22196 County Road 52 , Weld County, CO 80631 Parcel Number: 0 9 6 1 _ 3 5 _ 2 _ 0 0 0 0 1 Legal Description : PT NW4 35-5-65 LOT B REC EXEMP1 Section : 35___, Township 5 N , Range 65 _ W Zoning District : AG _ Acreage : 72. 69_ Within subdivision ? No / Yes Townsite? No I I Yes If yes , subdivision or townsite name : Floodplain I No / Yes Geological Hazard IT No / Yes Airport Overlay No / Yes P ROPERTY OWNER(S) (Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Name : Leslie D . Matson Company : P hone # : 970-396- 1973 Email : les . matson@comcast. net Street Address : PO Box 336668 City/State/Zip Code : Greeley, CO 80633 Name : Company : P hone # : Email : Street Address : City/State/Zip Code : APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT (Authorization must be included if there is an Authorized Agent) Name : Luke Gildemeister Company: us solar P hone # : 612-230-0172 Email : Iuke. gildemeister@us-solar. com Street Address : 100 N 6th St. Suite 410B City/State/Zip Code : Minneapolis , MN 55403 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 . ol: ice gi3esnaaa 2/24/23 S ignature Date Signature Date Luke Gildemeister P rint Print 8/12/21 9 DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING { Vg 3 BUILDING , DEVELOPMENT REVIEW ' AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ' rr. 1555 NORTH 17TH AVENUE r 1 GREELEY , CO 80631 &&uNiarc:- AUTHORIZATION FORM Les Matson give permission to Luke Gildemeister (US Solar) (Owner — please print) (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: Parcel # 096135200001 at 22196 County Road 52, Weld County 80631 Le al Descri tion : PT NW4 35-5-65 LOT B REC EXE of Section 35 Township 05 N , Range 65 9 P N/A N/A Subdi vision Name : N/A Lot _ Block Property Owners Information : Address: PO Box 336668 Greeley, CO 80633 Phone : 970-396-1973 E-mail : les .matson@comcast. net Authorized Agent/Applicant Contact Information : Address : 100 North 6th Street, Suite 410B Phone: 612-230 -0172 E-Mail : luke.gildemeister@us-solar.com to be sent to : Owner I Authorized Agent/Applicant I by: Mail_EL Email Correspondence US Solar will be facilitating the application process for a USR for a SEF within Weld County on the Additional Info : parcel owned by Les Matson outlined above. I (We) 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 . • , l at /La,' �'Date_ -- 'P .� Date r Owner Signature Owner Signature Subscribed and sworn to before me this IS day of Mesitnr , 20 a3 by t I ee \L\en o1/4 Mckvsegt My commission expires ebar52 Notary Public CAITLYN BREANN HARRISON NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY ID 20184031248 Commission Tres: August 08, 2026 4886162 Pages : 1 of I 03/ 13/2023 11 : 31 AM R Fee : $13 , 00 Carp Koppeu , Clerk and Recorder , Weld County $ CO In ForliFirginikkiiiiillsiitkii0 IIII ! STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY 1 . This Statement of Authority relates to an entity' named Les. Matson Construction. Inc. . and is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions - of Section 38=30- 172, C .R. S. 2 . The type of entity is a: corporation 0 registered limited liability. partnership nonprofit corporation [ registered limited liability limited partnership [ limited liability company D limited partnership association al general partnership fl government or governmental. subdivision or agency limited partnership Q trust (Section 38a-3O- 1-08:5, C.R.S .) father: 3 . The entity is formed under the laws of: Colorado 4. The mailing address for the entity is: 6929 Poudre River Rd, Unit 3,- Greeley, CO 80634 5 . The M 1 name El position of each person authorized to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or otherwise affecting title to real .property on behalf of the entity is: Leslie D. Matson, President 6.2 The authority of the foregoing person(s) to bind .the entity is �', not limited limited as follows: 7 . Other matters concerning the manner in which the entity deals With interests in real property: nonerthe - Executed this day of MeAllin , 2023 . - --- r k ` ature (Type or Print N ' le Below) Leslie a Matson STATE OF COLORADO County of Weld rd .The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day ofM , •.2023, by Leslie D. Matson. ANNA ELIZABETH SALLEE my hand offici seal. NOTARY PUBLIC STATE OF COLORADO NOTARY 1D 201884037177 _ otary Publ. !, my C 0MMISSION SEP # 4�2 .,.. --_ My corn scion a .pi . - ' This form should not be used unless the entity is capable of holding title to real property. 2 The absence of any limitation shall be prima facie evidence that no such limitation.exists. 3 The statement of authority must be recorded to obtain the benefits of the statute. No. 1112. Rev. 8-01. STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Total Pages : 10 Rec Fee : $58 . 00 Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO (Top 3 inches Reserved for Recording Data ) MEMORANDUM OF LEASE AND SOLAR EASEMENT THIS MEMORANDUM OF OPTION TO LEASE , LEASE AND SOLAR EASEMENT (this " Memorandum " ) , dated as of October 8 , 2021 (the " Effective Date" ) , is made by and between Leslie D . Matson , a single person , whose address is PO Box 336668 , Greeley , CO 80633 ( " Lessor" ) and US SOLAR DEVELOPMENT LLC , a Delaware limited liability company , whose address is 100 N 6th St . , Suite 41OB , Minneapolis , MN 55403 ( " Lessee" ) . A . Lessor is the owner of real property located in Weld County , Colorado , that is legally described in Exhibit A (the " Lessor Property") . B . Lessor and Lessee have entered into that certain Option to Lease , Lease and Solar Easement (the " Lease") , having an effective date of October 8 , 2021 , whereby Lessor leases to Lessee and Lessee leases from Lessor a portion of the Lessor Property (the " Premises ") described in Exhibit A and whereby Lessor grants to Lessee certain easements described in Exhibit A and Exhibit B , in each case for the purposes of the Facility (as defined below ) . C . Lessor and Lessee wish to give record notice of the existence of the Lease . D . The Lease is exempt from exempt from Colorado real estate transfer taxes pursuant to Colorado Revised Statute §§ 39- 13- 102 and 39- 13- 104 . NOW THEREFORE , in consideration sum of One Dollar ( $ 1 . 00 ) , the parties agree as follows : 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 2 of 10 1 . PURPOSE OF LEASE . THE LEASE IS SOLELY FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATION AND RELATED PURPOSES , AND THROUGHOUT THE TERM OF THE LEASE , LESSEE SHALL HAVE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE THE LESSOR PROPERTY FOR SUCH PURPOSES . FOR PURPOSES OF THE LEASE , PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATION PURPOSES MEANS : ( I ) MONITORING , TESTING AND ASSESSING THE LESSOR PROPERTY FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY GENERATION , AND ( II ) DEVELOPING , CONSTRUCTING ( INCLUDING LAYDOWN AREAS AND STORAGE AREAS ) , INSTALLING , OPERATING , MAINTAINING , REPAIRING , AND REPLACING PHOTOVOLTAIC ELECTRIC ENERGY GENERATING EQUIPMENT, SUPPORTING STRUCTURES AND BALLASTS , INVERTERS , ELECTRICAL STORAGE AND TRANSFORMERS , FIXTURES , ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINES , COMMUNICATION LINES , METERING EQUIPMENT, PERIMETER FENCING , INTERCONNECTION FACILITIES AND RELATED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT (COLLECTIVELY , THE " FACILITY" ) ON THE LESSOR PROPERTY . ANY IMPROVEMENTS , FIXTURES OR STRUCTURES THAT ARE NOT A PART OF THE FACILITY SHALL NOT BE INSTALLED ON THE LESSOR PROPERTY WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF LESSOR . 2 . COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE ; TERM ; RENEWAL TERMS . THE TERM OF THE LEASE ( "TERM" ) SHALL COMMENCE UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE AND CONTINUE UNTIL 11 : 59 PM ON THE TWENTIETH (20TH ) ANNIVERSARY OF THE COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE . THE "COMMERCIAL OPERATION DATE" SHALL BE THE FIRST DAY OF THE FIRST FULL MONTH AFTER THE FACILITY COMMENCES COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION AND SALE OF ELECTRICITY UNDER ANY CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT PURSUANT TO WHICH LESSEE SELLS THE ELECTRICITY AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES (AS DEFINED IN THE LEASE ) TO ANY PURCHASER THEREOF . LESSEE HAS OPTIONS TO EXTEND THE INITIAL TERM OF THE LEASE FOR [FOUR] ADDITIONAL FIVE ( 5) YEAR TERMS COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY ON THE DAY THAT THE TERM WOULD OTHERWISE EXPIRE . 3 . SOLAR EASEMENT . THE LEASE GRANTS TO LESSEE , FOR THE TERM OF THE LEASE , AN EXCLUSIVE SOLAR EASEMENT TO USE ALL SUNLIGHT WHICH NATURALLY ARRIVES AT THE PREMISES , INCLUDING AN EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT PROHIBITING ANY OBSTRUCTION TO THE FREE FLOW OF SUNLIGHT TO THE PREMISES THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT B OF THE LEASE (THE "SOLAR PREMISES") , WHICH SHALL CONSIST HORIZONTALLY THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY DEGREES (360°) FROM ANY POINT WHERE ANY PHOTOVOLTAIC GENERATING FACILITY IS OR MAY BE LOCATED AT ANY TIME FROM TIME TO TIME (EACH SUCH LOCATION REFERRED TO AS A " SOLAR SITE" ) AND FOR A DISTANCE FROM EACH SOLAR SITE TO THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SOLAR PREMISES , TOGETHER VERTICALLY THROUGH ALL SPACE LOCATED ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE SOLAR PREMISES , THAT IS , ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DEGREES ( 180° ) OR SUCH GREATER NUMBER OR NUMBERS OF DEGREES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO EXTEND FROM EACH POINT ON AND ALONG A LINE DRAWN ALONG THE PLANE FROM EACH POINT ALONG THE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF THE SOLAR PREMISES THROUGH EACH SOLAR SITE 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 3 of 10 TO EACH POINT AND ON AND ALONG SUCH LINE TO THE OPPOSITE EXTERIOR BOUNDARY OF THE SOLAR PREMISES . 4 . OTHER EASEMENTS . THE LEASE GRANTS TO LESSEE , FOR THE TERM OF THE LEASE , THE FOLLOWING EASEMENTS OVER , ACROSS AND ON THE LESSOR P ROPERTY (A) A NON- EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ("ACCESS EASEMENT" ) ON AND THROUGH THE LESSOR PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF LESSEE 'S ACCESS TO THE FACILITY ON THE P REMISES , WITHIN WHICH LESSEE MAY CONSTRUCT, USE AND/OR MAINTAIN A ROAD AT LESSEE 'S EXPENSE ; ( B ) A NON -EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT ON AND THROUGH THAT PORTION OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY CONSISTING OF THE DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT (AS DEFINED IN THE LEASE ) FOR THE PURPOSE OF INSTALLING , OPERATING AND MAINTAINING AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINE AND RELATED COMMUNICATION LINES BETWEEN THE FACILITY AND ELECTRICAL FACILITIES OWNED BY CERTAIN PURCHASERS OF ELECTRICITY AND RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES ; AND ( C ) AN EASEMENT AND LICENSE FOR THE FACILITY TO CREATE , CAUSE , INCREASE , ACCENTUATE , OR OTHERWISE CONTRIBUTE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF LIGHT, SHADOWS , SHADOW AND LIGHT FLICKERING , GLARE AND REFLECTION , ON AND ACROSS THE LESSOR PROPERTY . UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LEASE , LESSEE SHALL ALSO BE ENTITLED TO INGRESS AND EGRESS TO AND FROM ITS FACILITY AND APPURTENANT EQUIPMENT AND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES OVER THE P REMISES AND SUCH ADDITIONAL AREAS OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY AS SHALL BE REASONABLY NECESSARY TO ACCESS A PUBLIC ROADWAY OR ALLEY . 5 . OWNERSHIP OF LESSEE ' S IMPROVEMENTS ; DISCLAIMER OF TITLE TO ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES . THE FACILITY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED , INSTALLED OR PLACED ON THE PREMISES AND WITHIN THE ACCESS EASEMENT, DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT AND UTILITY EASEMENT BY LESSEE PURSUANT TO THE LEASE SHALL BE THE SOLE PROPERTY OF LESSEE , AND LESSOR AGREES THAT IT SHALL HAVE NO OWNERSHIP OR OTHER INTEREST IN THE FACILITY AND RELATED EQUIPMENT OWNED BY LESSEE ON THE PREMISES OR WITHIN THE ACCESS EASEMENT, DISTRIBUTION EASEMENT AND UTILITY EASEMENT. THE FACILITY IS AND SHALL REMAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE LESSEE , NOTWITHSTANDING ANY PRESENT OR FUTURE COMMON OWNERSHIP OF THE FACILITY AND THE PREMISES , AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER ANY OF THE FACILITY IS DEEMED TO BE A FIXTURE OR OTHERWISE PART OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY OR ANY IMPROVEMENTS ON THE LESSOR PROPERTY , AND LESSOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE FACILITY IS AND SHALL REMAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY OF LESSEE IRRESPECTIVE OF THE MANNER OF ITS ATTACHMENT OR CONNECTION TO THE LESSOR PROPERTY . LESSOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT LESSEE ' S LENDERS MAY REQUEST A FIRST PRIORITY SECURITY INTEREST IN THE FACILITY AS COLLATERAL FOR FINANCING OF THE FACILITY , AND LESSOR CONSENTS TO THE GRANT BY LESSEE OF SUCH A SECURITY INTEREST, AND THE FILING OF INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFECT SUCH A SECURITY INTEREST UNDER THE UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE IN THE FACILITY AS PERSONAL PROPERTY OF THE LESSEE . LESSOR AGREES THAT ALL ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES REMAIN THE PROPERTY OF LESSEE IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER LESSOR CONSUMES OR USES ANY OF THE ELECTRICITY 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 4 of 10 GENERATED BY THE FACILITY , AND LESSOR HAS NO TITLE OR RIGHT TO ANY SUCH ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES RELATED TO , ARISING FROM OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE FACILITY OR ANY ELECTRICAL CAPACITY OR ENERGY CREATED BY THE FACILITY . ANY GRANT , REBATE , INCENTIVE PAYMENT , TAX CREDIT OR ANY OTHER CREDIT, VALUE , TAX OR OTHER BENEFIT ARISING FROM OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION OR OWNERSHIP OF THE FACILITY OR THE PRODUCTION OF ENERGY AND CAPACITY BY THE FACILITY , INCLUDING , BUT NOT LIMITED TO , ANY PRODUCTION TAX CREDIT OR INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT PURSUANT TO 26 U . S . C . SECTIONS 45 AND 48 OR SIMILAR STATE TAX LAW P ROVISIONS , SHALL INURE TO THE EXCLUSIVE BENEFIT OF LESSEE . 6 . RIGHT TO ENCUMBER ; ASSIGNMENT . LESSEE MAY AT ANY TIME MORTGAGE , PLEDGE OR ENCUMBER ALL OR ANY PART OF ITS INTEREST IN THE LEASE AND RIGHTS UNDER THE LEASE AND/OR ENTER INTO A COLLATERAL ASSIGNMENT OF ALL OR ANY PART OF ITS INTEREST IN THE LEASE OR RIGHTS UNDER THE LEASE TO ANY ENTITY WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF LESSOR . LESSEE MAY ASSIGN , SUBLEASE , TRANSFER OR CONVEY ITS INTERESTS IN THE LEASE TO AN AFFILIATE OR SUBSIDIARY OF LESSEE WHICH WILL OWN , LEASE OR OTHERWISE CONTROL THE FACILITY, OR AN ENTITY THROUGH WHICH S UCCEEDS TO ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL LESSEE 'S ASSETS , WITHOUT LESSOR ' S CONSENT . LESSEE MAY ALSO ASSIGN , SUBLEASE , TRANSFER OR CONVEY ITS INTERESTS IN THE LEASE TO A THIRD PARTY WITHOUT LESSOR 'S CONSENT, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE LEASE . LESSOR ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT MAY NOT SELL , TRANSFER , LEASE , ASSIGN , MORTGAGE , OR OTHERWISE ENCUMBER THE FACILITY OR LESSEE 'S INTEREST IN THE LEASE AND RELATED EASEMENTS , AND ANY SALE OR CONVEYANCE OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY OR LESSOR IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE LEASEHOLD AND EASEMENT INTERESTS OF LESSEE IN THE LEASE . 7 . CONTINUING NATURE OF OBLIGATIONS . THE BURDENS OF THE EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS GRANTED TO LESSEE IN THE LEASE RUN WITH AND AGAINST THE LEASE PREMISES AND THE LESSOR PROPERTY AND ARE A CHARGE AND BURDEN ON THE LEASE PREMISES AND THE LESSOR PROPERTY AND ARE BINDING UPON AND AGAINST LESSOR AND ITS SUCCESSORS , ASSIGNS , PERMITTEES , LICENSEES , LESSEES , EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS . THE LEASE PREMISES , INCLUDING THE EASEMENTS AND ALL OTHER RIGHTS GRANTED TO LESSEE IN THE LEASE , INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF LESSEE AND ITS SUCCESSORS , ASSIGNS , PERMITTEES , LICENSEES AND LESSEES . ANY SALE OR CONVEYANCE OF THE LESSOR PROPERTY OR LESSOR IMPROVEMENTS IS S UBJECT TO THE LEASEHOLD AND EASEMENT INTERESTS OF LESSEE IN THE LEASE . 8 . LANDOWNER ACTIVITIES . LESSOR USES THE LESSOR PROPERTY FOR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES . LESSEE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO RELOCATE OR RECONFIGURE THE FACILITY UPON THE PREMISES DURING THE TERM OF THIS LEASE . LESSEE AGREES TO COOPERATE WITH LESSOR TO LOCATE THE FACILITY ON THE PREMISES IN A MANNER THAT MINIMIZES INTERFERENCE WITH AGRICULTURAL OR 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 5 of 10 BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF LESSOR OR LESSOR'S TENANTS , TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH LESSEE 'S PLANNED USE OF THE PREMISES . 9 . PURPOSE OF THIS MEMORANDUM . THIS MEMORANDUM HAS BEEN EXECUTED , DELIVERED AND RECORDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF GIVING NOTICE OF THE LEASE , EASEMENTS , AND OTHER RIGHTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS , COVENANTS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE , THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO THIS MEMORANDUM AS IF SET FORTH FULLY HEREIN AT LENGTH . IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THE LEASE AND THIS MEMORANDUM , THE LEASE SHALL CONTROL . [Signature pages follow] 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 6 of 10 . : HER OF each of he parties hereto has executed an s delivered a d of the day and year first b o us so R DEVELOP ENT LLc rt a Delaware limited liabiliiy crewmpany„. ---4,--------'' iees LESsEE : LA .u . . . .. new ae istvas uY�» ....;ie? +x�exl4r&rv�.ilxwA : . . ... wr.mkt eom Reed Richerson Name: its President STATE OF MINNESOTA t This instrument was acknowledged before xoc:1S,,,,,aal',„*trdM+"4vo ':: :', a>,utv` cr✓aswcacsu4%>4c+KauPd c4vrn‘>i:^v. by Reed Richerson , the Vice _ n of US Solar Development _ limited , on behalf of the company Yi. { FY vs - . ... IL-44;# . ?jinn (age � �5s � �p�y pert: � . Printed* ',�aF'. . 'O3 . Q.e A �� rL Lb1�FYGF3`£(E y „ )'me. $ �&a i re a ga iD' 'notary .`, Es'. a p,�4 y :,.& ., �s ��Vi '<' iY�g �g�. a�" a` I :s4 3 t �zx. k cl a zan ?Sl��£`t �`tR, ``s2r3F i ,t3 ~:.f a 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 7 of 10 Ls ;ion Leslie Dv Matisorb N.' S34, fix. ,6y�, 'Y y ro T Na : Leslie 2 Matson STATE OF •. .•..COUNTY OF /ACT The foregoing instrument f . me on by Leslie a Matsont a single person* . yr. ate. n feerin,” Néme `(sEAL) ''�.:-(CS?1�YJeaXi+'f:?Y/i�YB*�jka'�:G'?Yi{,l'<�'a. ,f9A'�zt3U1;4KA` ��"=�6Y..lshy..o'�`�"v�''!RZ�3�''Y�'R&J�7�i&1" 'R � ��n .�:GK.... xyc, .- .. L CUNNINGHAM BEVER Y NOTARY PUBLIC STATE COLORADO NOTARY ID 201 14052657 Is INSTR ENT D TED BY: MY COMMISSION EXPARES AUGUST .2 g 2023 Bruce A. Bothwell. E . United 100 N 6th St, Suite 410B Minneapolis, 55403 4839191 07/01 /2022 08 : 24 AM Page 8 of 10 EXHIBIT A TO MEMORANDUM OF LEASE AND SOLAR EASEMENT Lessor Property , Lease Premises , Access Easement, Distribution Easement and Utility Easement 1 . Lessor Property : Two ( 2 ) tracts in Weld County , Colorado described as follows : P roperty ID : 123-096134100062 Deeded Acreage : 28 . 82 Legal Description : PT NE4 34 - 5 - 65 BEG NE COR S0D06 ' E 2655 . 50 ' S89D58 ' W 65 . 37 ' N 38D17 ' W 299 . 35 ' N30D54 ' W 210. 01 ' N24D27 ' W 349 . 56 ' N06D34 ' W 65 . 71 ' N 27D04 ' W 95 . 89 ' N09D52 ' W 49 . 82 ' N21D17 ' W 62 . 76 ' N08D29 ' W 1129 . 80 ' N 61 D51 ` E 155 . 87 ' N55D53 ' E 392 .43 ' N45D10 ' E 358 . 83 ' N90D0 ' E 31 . 11 ' TO POB (4 . 50D) P roperty ID : 123-096135200001 Deeded Acreage : 72 . 78 Legal Description : Lot B , Recorded Exemption No . 0961 - 35-02 RECX17-0143 , recorded December 21 , 2017 at Reception No . 4362387 , being a part of the Northwest Quarter of Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th P . M . , County of Weld , State of Colorado . 2 . Lease Premises : Up to 30 acres of the one tract comprising the Lessor Property as described above . Approximate depiction of the Lease Premises (orange) is shown below . Precise legal description of the Lease Premises to be added following Effective Date pursuant to Section 2 .4 of the Agreement . 3 . Access Easement : Approximate depiction of the Access Easement (green ) is shown below . Precise legal description of the Access Easement to be added following Effective Date pursuant to Section 2 .4 of the Agreement . 4 . Distribution Easement: Approximate depiction of the Distribution Easement ( red ) is shown below . Precise legal description of the Distribution Easement to be added following Effective Date pursuant to Section 2 . 4 of the Agreement . 5 . Utility Easement : Approximate depiction of the Utility Easement ( blue ) is shown below . 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EMinneapolis, EMNE55403 herein after referred to as "Customer." The Customer and Public Service are sometimes also referred to in this Agreement jointly as " Parties" or individually as " Party." I. Scope and purpose F) "Electric Tariffs" — Public Service's electric tariffs as in effect and on file with A) Establishment of Point of Common Coupling. This Agreement is intended to the Commission from time to time. provide for theCustomer to interconnect and operate a Generation System G) "EPS" ( Electric Power System) — facilities that deliver electric power to a load . with a total Nameplate Capacity of greater than 10 kW AC and 10 MWs AC Note : This may include generation units . or less in parallel with the Public Service electric distribution system H ) " Extended Parallel " — the Generation System is designed to remain connected at FernEAvenue , EGreeley , ECOE80631 with Public Service for an extended period, see the Technical Requirements as more specifically identified in Exhibit C and shown in the Exhibit A document for specific time thresholds . one-line diagram . I ) "Generation" — any device producing electrical energy, i .e., rotating B) This Agreement contains the terms and condition under which the Customer generators driven by wind, steam turbines, internal combustion engines, may interconnect the Generation System to the Public Service electric hydraulic turbines, solar, fuel cells, etc .; or any other electric producing device, distribution system and the facilities required by the Customer for such including energy storage technologies . interconnection. J) "Generation Interconnection Coordinator" — the person or persons designated C) This Agreement does not authorize the Customer to export power or constitute by Public Service to provide a single point of coordination with the Applicant an agreement to purchase or wheel the Customer's power. Other services that for the generation interconnection process . the Customer may require from Public Service, or others, may be covered under K) "Generation System" — the interconnected generator(s), controls, relays, separate agreements or the Public Service Electric Tariffs, or both . switches, breakers, transformers, inverters, and associated wiring and cables, D) This Agreement does not cover FERC jurisdictional generating system up to the Point of Common Coupling. installations. L) " Local EPS " — an electric power system ( EPS) contained entirely within a E) The Technical Requirements for interconnection are set forth in a separate single premise or group of premises . Technical Requirements document, entitled " Safety, Interference and M) " Nameplate Capacity" — the total AC nameplate capacity rating of all Interconnection Guidelines for Cogenerators, Small Power Producers, and the Generation included in the Generation System . For this definition , the Customer- Owned Generation ," dated March 26, 2010, a copy of which has "standby" and/or maximum rated kW capacity on the nameplate shall be used. been made available to the Customer and the receipt of which Customer N ) "Point of Common Coupling" — the point where the Local EPS is connected to hereby acknowledges . The Technical Requirements, as may be modified from time to time, are hereby incorporated and made part of this Agreement Public Service, as shown on Exhibit A hereto . by this reference . 0) "Point of Delivery" — the point where the energy changes possession from one party to the other. Typically this will be where the metering is installed II. Definitions but it is not required that the Point of Delivery is the same as where the A) "Agreement" — Small Generator Interconnection Agreement energy is metered. B) "Area EPS " — an electric power system ( EPS) that serves Local EPSs . Note : P) "Public Service Operator" — the distribution dispatch personnel or group that Typically, an Area EPS has primary access to public rights-of-way, priority operates the Public Service Area EPS. crossing of property boundaries, etc. 0) "Technical Requirements" — standards and requirements set forth in the C) "Commission" — the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Colorado document entitled "Safety, Interference and Interconnection Guidelines for D) "Customer" — the party or parties that will own/operate the Generation Cogenerators, Small Power Producers, and Customer-Owned Generation" System and shall be responsible for meeting the requirements of this ( March 26, 2010), as may be modified from time to time. Agreement. E) "Dedicated Facilities" — the equipment that is installed due to the interconnection of the Generation System and not required to serve other Public Service customers, as more specifically described on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof. Page 1 of 11 21 -02- 503 SRC Generator Interconnection Agreement Colorado the Parties. Each Party receiving Confidential Information shall hold such I) No warranties information in confidence and shall not disclose it to any third party nor to By undertaking the performance of any of its responsibilities under the terms the public without the prior written authorization from the Party providing of this Agreement, including , without limitation, any inspection, acceptance or that information, except to fulfill obligations under agreements between non-rejection, Public Service does not give and hereby disclaims any warranty, the Parties, or to fulfill legal or regulatory requirements . expressed or implied , as to the adequacy, safety, or other characteristics of A. Each Party shall employ at least the same standard of care to protect any structures, equipment, wires, appliances, or devices owned, installed , Confidential Information obtained from the other Party as it employs to or maintained by the Customer or leased by the Customer from third parties, protect its own Confidential Information. including without limitation the Generation System and any structures, B. Each Party is entitled to equitable relief, by injunction or otherwise, equipment, wires, appliances, or devices appurtenant thereto. to enforce its rights under this provision to prevent the release of Confidential Information without bond or proof of damages, and may seek j) No partnership other remedies available at law or in equity for breach of this provision . This Agreement shall not be interpreted or construed to create an association , (3) Notwithstanding anything in this article to the contrary, if the Commission, joint venture, agency relationship, or partnership between the Parties or to during the course of an investigation or otherwise, requests information impose any partnership obligation or partnership liability upon either Party. from one of the Parties that is otherwise required to be maintained in Neither Party shall have any right, power, or authority to enter into any confidence, the Party shall provide the requested information to the agreement or undertaking for, or act on behalf of, or to act as or be an agent Commission, within the time provided for in the request for information. or representative of, or to otherwise bind , the other Party. In providing the information to the Commission, the Party may request IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused three originals of that the information be treated as confidential and non-public by the this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives . This Commission and that the information be withheld from public disclosure . Agreement is effective as of the last date set forth below. Parties are prohibited from notifying the other Party prior to the release of the Confidential Information to the Commission. The Party shall notify the other Party when it is notified by the Commission that a request to release Confidential Information has been received by the Commission , at which time either of the Parties may respond before such information would be made public. Customer: .:— ;;* By: Name : Reed Richerson Title: Vice President Date : 11/29/22 Public Service Company of Colorado By: Name : Beth Chacon Title: Director, Grid Strategy Integration and Innovation Date : Page 6 of 11 21 -02- 503 U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC — PLANNING QUESTIONNAIRE 1 . Explain the proposed use and business name. USS Auburn Solar LLC respectfully submits this USR application to develop, construct, own, and operate a 5 - megawatt community solar garden (the " proposed SEF") . The proposed SEF is sited in Weld County on approximately 27.9 acres of parcel 096135200001 , owned by Les Matson of Les Matson Construction Inc., located at 22196 County Road 52, Greeley, CO 80631 . The proposed SEF will be interconnected to Xcel Energy's existing distribution system . The proposed SEF is permitted through the Use by Special Review process per Section 23 of the Weld County Zoning Code. 2. Explain the need for the proposed use. The proposed SEF will produce local, clean electricity and will be distributed on Xcel Energy's existing distribution system. This proposed SEF already possesses an interconnection agreement through Xcel Energy's community solar program. Therefore, when the proposed SEF goes operational, residents and businesses located within the service territory will have the ability to subscribe to the proposed SEF. This will allow Weld County's residents and businesses to save approximately 5 to 10 percent on their utility bills. Put another way, the proposed SEF will provide local households and businesses the opportunity to save money on their electric bills. 3 . Describe the current and previous use of the land . Currently, this 72. 69-acre parcel (zoned agricultural) is used for agricultural purposes — more specifically, row crops. Les Matson will be able to continue to farm the roughly 45 acres of the parcel that won't be utilized by the proposed SEF's fenced area . 4. Describe the proximity of the proposed use to residences. The proposed SEF would be located approximately 1 ,000 feet south of the residence of Sharlene and Dennis Loose. The proposed SEF would be located approximately 1 ,250 feet south of the structures on the parcel owned by Pamela Kay Heidbrink. The proposed SEF would be located approximately 820 feet south of the structures on the parcel owned by Bryan and Davee Jo Bunting . The proposed SEF would be located approximately 335 feet west of the residence of Shannon and Donna Stevenson. Because this setback is under 500 feet, US Solar has obtained a signed waiver from the Stevenson family. US Solar is happy to do our best to answer any questions these neighbors may have pertaining to our proposed SEF. 5. Describe the surrounding land uses of the site and how the proposed use is compatible with them . The parcel to the west of our proposed project parcel is owned by Les Matson (our landowner) and is zoned Agricultural . The parcel to the northwest of our proposed project parcel is owned by Bryan L Bunting and Davee Jo Bunting and is zoned Agricultural . The parcel to the north of our proposed project is owned by Dennis and Sharlene Loose and is zoned Agricultural . The parcel to the northeast of our proposed project is zoned Agricultural and is owned by Davee Jo and Bryan L. Bunting . The parcel to the east of our proposed parcel is owned by Shannon S. Stevenson and Donna L Stevenson and is zoned Agricultural . The parcel to the southeast of our proposed parcel is owned by Virginia Hicks and Gary Edstrom — this parcel is zoned Residential, however their residence would be located approximately 1 , 350 feet east of our proposed SEF. To the south of our proposed project parcel is the parcel owned by the Lower Lathan Reservoir Company — this parcel is zoned Agricultural . In summary, the proposed SEF is on an Agricultural -zoned parcel and is compatible with surrounding land areas . Our project parcel is surrounded largely by parcels zoned Agricultural . The proposed SEF is considered a permitted use by special review in the Agricultural zoning district. Once operational, the proposed SEF will create no noise, odor, light, 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 -$/141.11 lul 0D-- _ R Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com dust, etc. — all signs that USS Auburn Solar LLC will not impact the surrounding parcels. Again, the remaining acreage outside of our project's fenced area on our project parcel, about 45 acres, could continue to be used for agricultural purposes during the lifespan of USS Auburn Solar LLC. Lastly, the area under the panels within the proposed SEF's fenced area will be vegetated using a native habitat mix. The intention of this pollinator-friendly habitat is to decrease erosion, prevent weed growth, and preserve the agricultural land so it can return to other uses after the proposed SEF is decommissioned . 6. Describe the hours and days of operation . The proposed SEF will operate daily from sunrise to sunset. 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. The proposed SEF is not manned . One ( 1 ) full -time employee may visit the proposed SEF on a quarterly basis. Vegetation contractors, typically only two (2) individuals, will visit the site on a quarterly basis for vegetation - management purposes. US Solar employees will be able to remotely monitor the site 24/7/365 . 8. Describe the maximum number of users, patrons, members, buyers, or other visitors that the site will accommodate at any one time. When the proposed SEF is operational, two (2) insured individuals will visit the site on a quarterly basis to perform routine maintenance. 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.) . This is not applicable to our proposed SEF. There will be no animals on -site. 10. List the type and number of operating and processing equipment. The proposed SEF will consist of: - 12, 555 540-watt solar modules -Sixty-seven (67) rows of 108- module racks -Thirty-seven (37) rows of 81 - module racks - Fifty-four ( 54) rows of 43 - module racks 11 . List the types, number and uses of the existing and proposed structures. There is one ( 1 ) small warehouse currently located near the southeastern edge of the project parcel — this is used for storage purposes and has a few parking areas. The proposed SEF does not propose any new structures. 12. Describe the size of any stockpile, storage or waste areas. There are no stockpile, storage, or waste areas proposed for USS Auburn Solar LLC. 13. Describe the method and time schedule of removal or disposal of debris, junk and other wastes associated with the proposed use. There is no debris, junk, or waste associated with the proposed SEF. 14. Include a timetable showing the periods of time required for the construction of the operation. 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 lui 0,_ -$/4 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com The construction process for the proposed SEF generally takes about 6 months. A majority of the installation occurs within a period of about ten ( 10) weeks. Driveway construction: About two (2) weeks Fence installation: About two (2) weeks Piles and single-axis trackers delivered and installed : About one ( 1 ) month Solar modules and inverters delivered and installed : About one ( 1 ) month Transformer and equipment pad delivered and installed : About one ( 1 ) month Wiring and interconnection: About one ( 1 ) month Final seeding : About ( 1 ) month Total = About six (6) months 15. Describe the proposed and existing lot surface type and the square footage of each type (i.e. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings). The existing lot surface coverage consists of approximately 72.69 acres of agricultural land . The proposed lot surface coverage would consist of about 27.9 acres of pollinator-friendly habitat mix, about 610 square feet of concrete to host the equipment pad, and approximately 26,400 square feet of gravel for the existing eastern access road (Fern Avenue). As previously stated, the remaining land, about 45 acres, would remain agricultural land . 16. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicap-accessible parking spaces are proposed? There is space on the existing eastern gravel driveway ( Fern Avenue) for about two (2) standard vehicles to park for equipment upkeep and/or vegetation maintenance activities. 17. Describe the existing and proposed fencing and screening for the site including all parking and outdoor storage areas. There is currently a very short, agricultural -style fence along Fern Avenue, which is located within the eastern parcel boundary of our proposed project parcel . The proposed SEF will be enclosed in a farm -field -style, agricultural, page- wire fence with wooden posts. The fence is about eight (8) feet tall and meets National Electric Code. At this time, there is no screening proposed for USS Auburn Solar LLC. If Weld County officials deem it necessary to screen specific portions of our proposed SEF, US Solar will of course comply. 18. Describe the existing and proposed landscaping for the site. The parcel 's ground cover currently consists of agricultural land . The proposed SEF would implement pollinator-friendly habitat within the project's fenced area . The acreage outside of the project's fence would remain agricultural . As stated above, there's no screening currently proposed for USS Auburn Solar LLC. If, upon department review and the public hearings pertaining to our USR application, Weld County officials eventually deem it necessary to screen specific portions of our proposed SEF, US Solar will ensure compliance. 19. Describe the reclamation procedures to be employed as stages of the operation are phased out or upon cessation of the Use by Special Review activity. When the proposed SEF reaches the end of its operational life, the component parts will be taken out and recycled . US Solar's solar lease with the landowner (Les Matson) requires us to decommission and restore the site at our own expense. The decommissioning plan would start at the end of the lease term or in the event of twelve ( 12) months of non - operation. At the time of decommissioning, the components would be removed using minimal - impact construction equipment. The project materials will be either recycled or disposed of. USS Auburn Solar LLC will be responsible for all the decommissioning costs. U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com 20. Describe the proposed fire protection measures. USS Auburn Solar LLC will provide lock-code access to the applicable fire protection district (in this case, La Salle) . This would allow access to the proposed SEF in the unlikely event of an emergency. US Solar would provide a training document to the La Salle fire protection district. The access road leading into the proposed SEF will allow for sufficient room for emergency vehicles to enter the site. The pollinator-friendly native habitat will be mowed and maintained periodically to reduce fire- hazard risk. 21 . Explain how this proposal is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan per Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code. The proposed SEF is consistent with the Weld County Comprehensive Plan found in Chapter 22 of the Weld County Code. The proposed SEF is consistent with the "Guiding Principles" listed in Section 22 -2- 10: Respecting our agricultural heritage, respecting private property rights, promoting economic growth and stability, and protecting health, safety, and general welfare. The proposed SEF is consistent with the following Land Use Goals and Objectives: Section 22-2-30 "Land Use Goals and Objectives, " Letter A "Commit to the economic future of agriculture':• USS Auburn Solar LLC is a temporary use that will maintain the area 's agricultural character in the long term . The proposed SEF will use as little acreage as reasonably possible (that allows for our 5 - megawatt system size) of our landowner's ongoing agricultural/farming operation. The pollinator-friendly habitat will help to minimize erosion and improve soil quality. The remaining acreage around our proposed SEF can continue to be used for agricultural production during the lifespan of USS Auburn Solar LLC. Section 22-2-30 "Land Use Goals and Objectives, " Letter B "Locate urban development in urban areas ':• The proposed SEF will ensure the long -term agricultural nature of this parcel and the surrounding area . Section 22-2-30 "Land Use Goals and Objectives, " Letter C "Harmonize development with surrounding land uses:" US Solar believes the proposed SEF will fit in harmoniously with the surrounding parcels, which are largely zoned Agricultural . The proposed SEF will ensure that the parcel is prevented from permanent development. The proposed SEF will help ensure the long -term agricultural use of the parcel . The proposed SEF is also consistent with the following Economic Development Goals and Objectives: Section 22-2-40 "Economic Development Goals and Objectives, " Letter A "Support compatible economic development opportunities ": The proposed SEF promotes economic growth and stability by providing part-time construction jobs, offering economic savings to Weld County businesses and residents, and providing tax payments throughout the lifespan of USS Auburn Solar LLC. The proposed SEF is consistent with the following Environmental Goals and Objectives: Section 22-2- 50 "Environmental Goals and Objectives, " Letter A "Encourage responsible and sustainable water usage:" The proposed SEF does not require any water usage. Section 22-2- 50 "Environmental Goals and Objectives, " Letter B "Protect water quality within the County:" The pollinator- friendly habitat planted within the proposed SEF's fenced area will help minimize stormwater erosion and runoff. The habitat will help reduce contamination and will purify surface and groundwater. 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 lui ._ -$'14. Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com The proposed SEF is also consistent with the following Natural Resource Goals and Objectives: Section 22-2-60 "Natural Resource Goals and Objectives, " Letter A "Preserve wetlands and critical habitats:" There are no wetlands or critical habitats located where the proposed SEF is sited . Section 22- 2-60 "Natural Resource Goals and Objectives, " Letter B "Support responsible energy and mineral development:" The proposed SEF will generate clean energy and will help ensure the long -term agricultural use of the parcel . The land can be returned to its agricultural use following the lifespan of USS Auburn Solar LLC. 22: 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.) The proposed SEF is consistent with the intent of the Agricultural zoning district. The proposed SEF blends into the surrounding agricultural area, and helps ensure that the landowner, Les Matson, will be able to continue farming this land in the long - run . Additionally, the proposed SEF aligns with the Agricultural district's goal of providing areas for energy development without the interference of other incompatible land uses. 23. Explain how this proposal will be compatible with future development of the surrounding area or adopted master plans of affected municipalities. The proposed SEF is compatible with future development by maintaining the Agricultural zoning designation and character. The proposed SEF is a temporary use, meaning the land can be converted to other uses in accordance with land - use code at the end of its lifespan. The proposed SEF does not hinder future development of Weld County. 24. Explain how this proposal impacts the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the neighborhood and the County. The proposed SEF will have no negative impact on the health, safety, or welfare of the inhabitants of the area vicinity or Weld County. Once operational, USS Auburn Solar LLC creates no noise, odor, light, dust, etc. — all signs of a good neighbor. The proposed SEF will not impact traffic or place a burden on Weld County services. The project will not impact the surrounding parcels' right to quiet enjoyment. 25. 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. The proposed SEF is located on dry, arid land . An irrigator wheel does exist on the south -central portion of the parcel . If the proposed SEF is approved, our landowner, Les Matson, is OK with only irrigating the portion of his land that is not used up by the proposed SEF. The proposed SEF is temporary and only covers about 27.9 acres of Mr. Matson's total farm operation. Minimal farmland is taken out of operation in comparison to other more - permanent proposed uses. USS Auburn Solar LLC will be planted with pollinator-friendly habitat that is suited for this dry land . This will help regenerate and revegetate the land throughout the lifespan of the proposed SEF. 26. 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, Geological Hazard, or Historic Townsites Overlay Districts) or a Special Flood Hazard Area identified by maps officially adopted by the County. USS Auburn Solar LLC is located within the Airport Overlay zone, according to the Weld County GIS system. The proposed project is located about 4. 57 miles south of the Greeley-Weld County Airport. The solar energy facility will not exceed the height limitations listed within Section 23 - 5 -30 "Airport Zone Height Limitations. " Additionally, our project will not impair visibility in the vicinity of the Greeley-Weld County Airport. USS Auburn Solar LLC will not in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the Greeley-Weld U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612-230-0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com County Airport, as covered in Section 23 - 5 - 30 "Use Restriction. " If Weld County officials deem it necessary, US Solar can conduct and submit a glare study prior to construction commencement. As noted below, USS Auburn Solar LLC will need to complete the Notice Criteria Tool with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) prior to construction commencement. 27. 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. Federal : A field -studied Wetland Delineation will need to be performed on the parcel . The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will need to provide a letter of clearance if any wetlands are on -site. Additionally, USS Auburn Solar LLC will need to complete the Notice Criteria Tool with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). State: USS Auburn Solar LLC will apply for and obtain State of Colorado electrical permits and SWPPP permits prior to mobilizing for construction. If any additional state- level permits are required for the project, USS Auburn Solar LLC will ensure that all permits are received . I :. I' 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230.0172 - Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com Weld County Department of Planning Services PO Box 758 1402 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80632 USS Auburn Solar LLC - Responses to Completeness Review Planning Comments 1 . Add During Construction details under question #7. a. Describe the crew size, number of trucks, days/hours of operation, number of months, number of construction trailers, number of cargo containers, dust mitigation (can you rely on a temporary cover crop to mitigate dust?) Construction of the proposed SEF will require approximately 30 full -time, temporary employees. So, Weld County could expect the employees to arrive in approximately 7 - 15 trucks (if we assume an average of 2 to 4 employees per truck). The hours of construction would be approximately 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday. For construction specifically, the bulk of the actual construction work is generally completed in about 7 — 10 weeks, and is followed by various tests, inspections, and commissioning work. It is very difficult to estimate the amount of containers (filled with solar garden equipment), however US Solar would expect roughly 25 semi -truck deliveries for racking material, 15 semi -truck deliveries for solar panels, 10 semi -truck deliveries for inverter + transformer equipment, and approximately 20 semi -truck deliveries for Balance of Plant equipment. There is generally one ( 1 ) construction trailer on -site during the construction of our projects. For dust mitigation, US Solar generally uses hay, oats, or other grasses that can be established on dry land to mitigate erosion and dust during construction. We have found this practice to be effective. If Weld County would like US Solar and its construction contractors to utilize alternative methods that have been previously utilized within the county by other developers, we' re open to said alternatives. b. Provide information about the construction trailers and the cargo containers. State if the cargo containers will be on site permanently or only during the construction stage. There is generally one ( 1 ) construction trailer on-site during the construction of our projects. Cargo containers will be on -site only during the construction period — not permanently. 2. Provide the NOls. Attached . 3. Describe in detail the water rights on the site and any crops that are grown on the site. What has been grown in the past and why is the land being converted to a SEF instead of growing these crops now? Especially since you are building on a center pivot. In regards to water, there is a ditch running adjacent to (east of) Fern Avenue. Please see below for a couple of photos of the ditch. This ditch serves as the main outlet from the Lower Latham Reservoir, which is located to the south of our project parcel and is owned by The Lower Latham Reservoir Company. The Lower Latham Reservoir Company has water rights/ownership of this ditch. The water within the ditch runs north from the Lower Latham Reservoir. Members of The Lower Latham Reservoir Company use Fern Avenue to access the reservoir. More specifically, they use Fern Avenue to access the gatehouse and meters nearby, which help control water levels within the reservoir and the ditch . US Solar has been in close contact with Doug Seely, the General Manager of The Lower Latham Reservoir Company, in an effort to keep him updated on our proposed project. The Lower Latham Reservoir Company has not expressed any concerns with our project to date. U JOILAR 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230.0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com iTt . 1 - 1 ' lig it . ‘ ilfl y.1 alrlt .:1- .- i —woe _ _ 4 Ak 'kiif hinIre .I - 4-1,1, "e, 1 f 1 :00101SO , �� f` tom' ` :Pl` r 1.�.• •1 ; _ . 1 - f'� e4 411: , f j. : ). .� y- t _ - �,- }* t44, { l . + • 17.E ,i It�,� 4 �` ��_ �__� . . ,.. 1 � r� rp., '- .-- � ��+: � � �" ��'��,� i tit ^� � � ,� ��s .1+ r° " er l5 ' i A ',,"yamf - _ , !l , ` . "f" t 4t,w K:11`�} -ti_atf k• - In regards to farming, Mr. Matson has traditionally planted corn on this parcel . At one point in time, he also planted alfalfa, but that has been discontinued for some time. While it's impossible for US Solar to know Mr. Matson's exact motives when he signed the solar lease with US Solar in 2021 , we assume the primary motive was likely financial . Put another way, Mr. Matson likely figured that he could make more money by hosting a community solar garden compared to growing corn. It's probably worth mentioning again that, with the operation of USS Auburn Solar LLC, Mr. Matson will still be able to grown corn to the north and west of the project. Stated differently, Mr. Matson will be able to use his pivot to farm his land to the west and north (using a clock visual reference, from about 7 o' clock to 12 o'clock) . 4. State if you will be providing bottled water during construction. US Solar does not typically provide bottled water for its construction contractors. Typically, the chosen contractor for the project will provide bottled water for their employees that are working on -site. If Weld County wants US Solar to provide the bottled water for the contractor's employees, we can make this happen . 5. Why are you showing a freeboard on the site plan? It is standard practice for US Solar and Westwood Professional Services (our engineering contractor) to elevate its community solar garden equipment above the water surface elevation (WSE) as a general risk-aversion measure. This equipment includes the panels, inverters, and the equipment pad . It's probably worth noting that there is no FEMA floodplain located on the project parcel . The water surface elevation will be determined via a hydrology study following the use- permitting process. 6. What type of fence are you proposing? US Solar proposes a farm -field style, agricultural page-wire fence around the perimeter of the USS Auburn Solar LLC site. The fence will be approximately eight (8) feet tall with no barbed wire, like some other solar projects have. A small gap of a few inches is included at the bottom (between the ground and the bottom of the fence) . This small gap allows small critters to move freely in and out of our project's fenced area without getting caught or injured, while deer and other larger wildlife are discouraged from attempting to jump over the 8-foot-tall fence. US Solar believes the agricultural page-wire fence should fit in better with the surrounding agricultural Weld County area (compared to an industrial, chain - link fence with barbed -wire) . 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Parcel 096135300054 (the triangular parcel located to the north of our proposed project) is owned by Bryan and Davee Jo Bunting . The address listed on the Weld County GIS for this parcel is 22196 County Road 52: U . Parcels � � Si ` 22°5 +f,-.- Owner: BUNTING DAVEE JO lei • • • Crill ' , ° Account: 82131303 Parcel: 096135300054 _ - Address: 22196 COUNTY ROAD 52 WELD -- , .N T ' Subdivision: + -- _t Section: 35 Township: 5N Range: 65W _ - - as. Taxes Property eport Data Search Buffer Sales - - _, i-. Owner: BUNTING BRYAN I el • • • ED I ....-•:\ i * . `�� t-•' ? Account R2131803 Parcel: 096135300054 r,:t ' Address: 22196 COUNTY ROAD 52 WELD ; °t_ Subdivision: - s Section: 35 Township: 5N Range: 65W ' I sb Taxes Property Report Data Search Buffer Sales '� . Y f 6 I\ _ r_f . • libliaiSt p .,1 NN. I , r According to the Weld County GIS, Les Matson, the owner of our proposed project parcel (096135200001 ), lives at 6929 Poudre River Road, Unit #3 in Greeley: U is �. r:: 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230.0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com Owner(s) Account Parcel Space Account Type Tax Year Buildings Actual Value Assessed Value R8952591 096135200001 Agricultural 2023 1 -7 194 54 530 Account Owner Name Address R8952591 %1r"..TS: IN LESLIE D 6929 POUDR[ RIVER RD UNIT 3 GREELEY CO 806349367 Les Matson does not live on the Bunting parcel . I believe the initial cause for confusion is that the Weld County GIS system also lists our proposed project parcel 's address as 22196 County Road 52 — the same address listed as the Bunting parcel to the north: — 0 •P' he) °i CE Owner: MATSON LESLIE D El • • . ,,i -r: a X11 a bit IN. Account R8952591 Parcel: 096135200001 i l * 22035 Address: 22195 COUNTY ROAD 52 WELD Subdivision: wCl3E 52- ?-1— : F , : �� -MO Section: 35 Township: 5N Range: 65W - ' . ;'axes Property Rep=rt. Data Search Buffer Sales l� \N, -‘r- r pp ��!!yy'� . 4 - ` , _ _? i { .v I 0.. _ III /1/1. at ,rteI\ I r ? `y 22260 I i , 1 I .ti ,„ \ is \4 �i rt 1 .a Displaying 1 - 1 (TotaL1) a �I Pagel o' 1 ► I► -, - .F - ' ,� s U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC - PUBLIC WORKS 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. No new access is proposed . USS Auburn Solar LLC plans on utilizing the existing gravel access path (also known as Fern Avenue) that is adjacent to Les Matson's eastern parcel boundary and comes south off of County Road 52. The existing gravel access road is approximately twelve ( 12) feet wide. This existing gravel access road is primarily utilized by Les Matson for ingress and egress from County Road 52 to his parcel . It's also used by the Lower Latham Reservoir Co. to access the Lower Latham Reservoir, which is located south of our project parcel . It's worth noting that DCP Midstream, the gas company that operates two (2) pipelines on Les Matson 's parcel, does have a 20 -foot access easement on Fern Avenue. US Solar is already in contact with both DCP Midstream as well as the Lower Latham Reservoir. US Solar will facilitate and execute all required access documents with these external parties prior to construction mobilization . — to t I`I` 1r f; `ice '—I' ' �y p .. � a spot - as avia- _ ^ se - =mow-. Zr - i;vo �•:41 • 5 s - .� se- • lilt* — ' * • :T ♦ , A >P. • y • 1 • h` _ 2 . • ` , 1 a- • f 1L 11 U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com 2. Describe any anticipated change(s) to an existing access, if applicable. US Solar does not anticipate making any changes to the existing eastern gravel access path ( Fern Avenue) for USS Auburn Solar LLC. US Solar has been informed by Les Matson (our landowner) by our engineers that the existing eastern gravel access path is sturdy and can handle heavy equipment trucks . �p a - 0 -k - Aar _ : , ..K.L. , . afrala w - as`.A.... a _- -- . - •a ,- ,.. -- S s-s - - a - - -— fir.-•• ; '"-' ► - _ - rag-„liiii'?.g ` as - - _ __ - • ' "` -- 4 Y - _ .1, .1; colas* r. _ 4 r .r erg. arleil . 0°1 ‘ill.3 . Describe in detail any existing or proposed access gate including its location. US Solar proposes installing an access gate along USS Auburn Solar LLC's eastern fence line. The access gate will have two (2) doors that swing open and will be locked with padlocks. The access gate will provide access to US Solar employees and third - party contractors, Xcel Energy employees, and, in the very unlikely case of an emergency, applicable fire department members. 1f a jj„- PROPOSED 54 MODULE TRACKER RACK t 0 i I . . 2, - - ‘iil .„011, , :le! .. t I I i i Ill PROPOSED UNDERGROUND MED;IJ' 'OI TAGE CABI.F I(`YP.1 i PROPOSED SITE ACCESS(TYE?) —_ J FRCS:ICED ? WIDE ACCESS ROAD.(TYP.) - _ . . , - - 17 III r • (: 74 �, j i ' 1 U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com .I _ I , I r ice . i f I Al/ -Allib - +Ps.-' �� _ • --- - J- �:r f 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. On the Bunting parcel to the north of our project parcel, there appears to be two (2) gravel driveways coming south off of County Road 52: , _ `li,_ Ir . P � sirla; r 1 1 - Ir 4 ' 44 Z.* 1 .1 6 ''7F.=Lie i _wilis . _> r 6 RJ v L ...; \t, . I . r"! _ . �. U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com On the Heidbrink parcel to the north of our project parcel (across the street from County Road 52) there appears to be a gravel driveway: I - (-°.-rr.., i�.r.d in E .-,I. .LC b. f i 01P lk l _ S.Lal , 1 , - N . I es.,, .. r , On the Loose parcel to the north of our project parcel (across the street from County Road 52), there's a couple gravel driveways leading to their residence: ' * �*1G'd . . -, rxt ,7 t .. 1 - .. 14, 0 •• Al P+I { 1 (rSr b; y' ,V _ r 1 PPP , r it } 22035 ', z -p' , Itv rids f t 4 R, t [ - -- • -. , !D ; t Lip el ` ti it 1 , - iii : 444. i t-4 _ ___ _-,-. Olleksair OtN V:i -_, .. 1 .•„1/2ii, , x j 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 US/4 MI AR Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com To the east of our project on the Stevenson parcel, there appears to be a gravel access road coming south off of County Road 52: amp ;::444. ry i , , , i it _ _ W AL _ILL : a..._ .___ a _ , 4..„b• . 4.. 1 X n Try _ ,‘ I , _ .. I I. . I iiii 1 i % sm !,4 1 -44 .. .. ., - p • ty. 441 fy4 el �. n. I I "' -4 • • f I I ..... . 1r -ka ix ir A ,..., .0 r , -;i- - ; .p. 1.10 Wit WWI e2 —-.. �' r ` 4 4 — I //Y I tea,. r ;y. '' ,1. , I P i F`, 7 1; L It , \ \ rS � V" J 1 I J • • 1 ; .mil 1 U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com 5. Describe any difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from an existing access and any anticipated difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from a proposed access. There are no difficulties seeing oncoming traffic from the existing eastern gravel access road (Fern Avenue) that we plan on using for USS Auburn Solar LLC. 6. Describe any horizontal curve (using terms like mild curve, sharp curve, reverse curve, etc.) in the vicinity of an existing or proposed access. The Fern Avenue access path is curved and runs from the northwest (south off of County Road 52) to the southeast until it reaches our proposed SEF: IIIIMIIIIIPPIWa I ' 4 MS _ _c . , _ii I. 'Al yr ; 1 . ? ;::* t ll • H ('C 21 r 11....>p -t , , '..Y til . . =, bilk Albi°e-- alil - It's probably worth noting that there will need to be a small gravel apron created coming directly west off of Fern Avenue — this apron would then enter into the project's eastern fence line: Ii II PROPOSED 54 MODULE TRACKER RACK (TYP.) /�•— 201 ' I I _ I/ II i PROPOSED UNDERGROUND MEDIUM x I / VOLTAGE CABLE (TYP.I I I I PROPOSED SITE ACCESS (TYP.) ri HI ,, � -�iidfii- UNV �3MV UMV x 3-E- - - ., - - - - - - - - - 'i - -- r - - - - I �' .. I I ,' PROPOSED 12' WIDE ACCESS ROAD (TYP,) III III I , II xi( I I - 7 _ X21,3' - _ = � - - - - _ J --,' 20.0' I I 13.8' f I I I ,'+ I h I E? *' /- EXISTING I Ili BUILDING rq ,'j / U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com 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. The topography of the existing eastern gravel access path (Fern Avenue) appears to be flat: .._ - z - 400 allow '1/4 b arldillillnalalet .�. .See 'y - 41 a"--v .� o. - -I t ,: es _ , • I/' i {_i isktaD Lfsr . A 'j�� N fI • T _ I -.- *es I . i - I Additionally, County Road 52, which runs west-to-east to the north of our project parcel, appears to be flat within the vicinity of our project. U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC - 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. There is no existing or proposed potable water source for USS South Platte Solar LLC. The proposed SEF will not require a potable water source. 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 a 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.) There is no existing sewage disposal system, and the proposed SEF is not proposing a sewage disposal system as there will only be approximately two (2) people on -site on a quarterly basis. During the construction period, contractors will place temporary portable toilets at the project site to provide for temporary disposal needs during the construction phase of the proposed SEF in accordance with the Department of Public Health and Environment's portable toilet policy. 3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored? During the construction period, a temporary laydown area will be implemented on the property to store construction materials for the proposed SEF. No permanent storage or warehousing is proposed . 4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this site. Trucks used to bring construction materials to the site as wells a pickup trucks brought on -site during routine maintenance trips will contain petroleum in their standard fuel system . There won 't be any storage or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, or petroleum on this site. 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. The only fuel present on -site will be stored within the standard fuel system of standard pickup trucks and semi -trucks on -site during construction and routine maintenance. 6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site, indicate how the wash water will be contained. There will be no washing of vehicles or equipment on -site. 7. If there will be floor drains, indicate how the fluids will be contained. There will be no floor drains on -site. 8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions (e.g. painting, oil storage, etc.). U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com There will be no air emissions on -site. 9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable (e.g. composting, landfills, etc.). The proposed SEF does not include landfills or composting . 10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable (e.g. dairies, feedlots, etc.). The proposed SEF does not include dairies or feedlots. 11 . Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested. 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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 3 Contents Preface 2 How Soil Surveys Are Made 5 Soil Map 8 Soil Map (Soil Map) 9 Legend 10 Map Unit Legend (Soil Map) 11 Map Unit Descriptions (Soil Map ) 11 Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part 13 4—Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded 13 21 —Dacono clay loam , 0 to 1 percent slopes 14 72—Vona loamy sand , 0 to 3 percent slopes 16 Soil Information for All Uses 18 Suitabilities and Limitations for Use 18 Land Classifications 18 Farmland Classification (Farmland Classification ) 18 Soil Properties and Qualities 24 Soil Qualities and Features 24 Hydrologic Soil Group (Hydrologic Soil Group) 24 References 29 4 How Soil Surveys Are Made Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous areas in a specific area . They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and limitations affecting various uses . Soil scientists observed the steepness, length , and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage ; the kinds of crops and native plants ; and the kinds of bedrock . They observed and described many soil profiles . A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers , or horizons , in a soil . The profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other biological activity. Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource areas ( MLRAs) . MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate , water resources , soils, biological resources , and land uses ( USDA, 2006) . Soil survey areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA. The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that is related to the geology, landforms , relief, climate , and natural vegetation of the area . Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind of landform or with a segment of the landform . By observing the soils and miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific segments of the landform , a soil scientist develops a concept, or model , of how they were formed . Thus , during mapping , this model enables the soil scientist to predict with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a specific location on the landscape . Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their characteristics gradually change . To construct an accurate soil map , however, soil scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils . They can observe only a limited number of soil profiles . Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented by an understanding of the soil-vegetation -landscape relationship , are sufficient to verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries . Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied . They noted soil color, texture , size and shape of soil aggregates , kind and amount of rock fragments , distribution of plant roots , reaction , and other features that enable them to identify soils . After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their properties , the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units) . Taxonomic classes are concepts . Each taxonomic class has a set of soil characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic classification used in the United States , is based mainly on the kind and character of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile . After the soil 5 Custom Soil Resource Report scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area , they compared the individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and research . The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components ; the objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable proportions . Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data . The delineation of such landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans . If intensive use of small areas is planned , onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas . Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map . The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of mapping , intensity of mapping , design of map units , complexity of the landscape , and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the soil-landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at specific locations . Once the soil-landscape model is refined , a significantly smaller number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded . These measurements may include field measurements , such as those for color, depth to bedrock, and texture , and laboratory measurements , such as those for content of sand , silt, clay, salt, and other components . Properties of each soil typically vary from one point to another across the landscape . Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented . Direct measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other properties . While a soil survey is in progress , samples of some of the soils in the area generally are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests . Soil scientists interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field-observed characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the soils under different uses . Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management. Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions , and some new interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other sources , such as research information , production records , and field experience of specialists . For example , data on crop yields under defined levels of management are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same kinds of soil . Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over long periods of time , but they are not predictable from year to year. For example , soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date . After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the survey area , they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and 6 Custom Soil Resource Report identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees , buildings , fields , roads , and rivers , all of which help in locating boundaries accurately. 7 Soil Map The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols displayed on the map . Also presented are various metadata about data used to produce the map , and a description of each soil map unit. 8 Custom Soil Resource Report o Soil Map (Soil Map ) M M O S 530500 530800 530700 530800 530900 531000 531100 531200 40° 21' 51" N I. 1 I I. I I 40° 21' 51" N R 3 ., _ i .., . *I .• • .11-4).."44 1rr I I •// j - T ar , �t1 t 8 County. Roadr52 — W -,21 - __ __ - - - ateball, - . . _ w P. r, i' `, 1- - - �.aIlop • Ni. _'j - - i -4:" i § co _ . I y y — = • i 3 •i' :. 8 :IL,. 1 (D _ r O 71://:<'7:111:. 14,. �._ V V `� _ mss, P-- . s . . .. _ . .. 4._ . . : i . • ili� I ,- - - � Cam' / .. . . . _ s . ., ,1 //if,. /-/ -. • 1/ //1/1/"./;/::2..t/M-1 /J // f c, .--i 0iiihr 7' ft/ / WS t ° / "V / le://,/-;:•-:`,,IT://:'.2:61.."71/ . 1 v., I • /� 7 , ,,../„..-.„/.-:.././..7.,/,„. ..0/7 4 .„/ f fie ger / /P., .6). 4?). . _i„, • • .- / d. ,,,^ ref .":" e .., j _.,- W , / /tice://,' § . 1 yli,/ 4 4s- r (7/119 e://firje,"aadfr %. ' - t - ID 4/ "Tx 1:4 i#19/1 9,1)frieWel,ea _ - - - : . t Di i a. .. ___ . rT� 1 i pr- •' iv t Ara* ,I) i Soil Map : i ' i , i II , fit t. '* Ll 40° 21' 1T' N -) I 40° 21' 17 ' N 530500 530600 530700 530800 530900 531000 531100 531200 j b lJ te) in 77) Map Scale: 1 :5,150 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. N cn en Meters N 0 50 100 200 300 0, Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 9 Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AO!) Spoil Area The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at Area of Interest (AOI ) 1 : 24 ,000 . , Stony Spot soils Very Stony Spot Soil Map Unit Polygons Warning : Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. V? Wet Spot Soil Map Unit Lines Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause Other misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil Soil Map Unit Points pp g Special Line Features line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of Special Point Features contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed - ° ,, Blowout Water Features scale . Streams and Canals Borrow Pit Transportation Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map Clay Spot Rails measurements. Closed Depression Interstate Highways Source of Map : Natural Resources Conservation Service Gravel Pit US Routes Web Soil Survey URL : Gravelly Spot Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG :3857) Major Roads Landfill Local Roads Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator Lava Flow projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts Background distance and area . A projection that preserves area , such as the Marsh or swamp Aerial Photography r Albers equal-area conic projection , should be used if more w Mine or Quarry accurate calculations of distance or area are required . CD Miscellaneous Water This product is generated from the USDA-MRCS certified data as Perennial Water of the version date(s) listed below. v Rock Outcrop Soil Survey Area : Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part + Saline Spot Survey Area Data : Version 21 , Sep 1 , 2022 C. Sandy Spot •, Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales Severely Eroded Spot 1 : 50 ,000 or larger. 40, Sinkhole Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8, 2021 —Jun 12, it,\4) Slide or Slip 2021 77- Sodic Spot The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 10 Custom Soil Resource Report MapUnit Legend SoiI Map) Map Unit Symbol Map Unit Name Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 4 Aquolls and Aquepts, flooded 14 .3 19 .3% 21 Dacono clay loam, 0 to 1 3 .6 4 .8% percent slopes 72 Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 56 .2 75 .9% percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest 74.0 100.0% MapUnit Descriptions SoiI Map ) The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area . The map unit descriptions , along with the maps , can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit. A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas . A map unit is identified and named according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils . Within a taxonomic class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils . On the landscape , however, the soils are natural phenomena , and they have the characteristic variability of all natural phenomena . Thus , the range of some observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class. Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without including areas of other taxonomic classes . Consequently, every map unit is made up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils . Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called noncontrasting , or similar, components . They may or may not be mentioned in a particular map unit description . Other minor components, however, have properties and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different management. These are called contrasting , or dissimilar, components . They generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the scale used . Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a given area , the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit descriptions along with some characteristics of each . A few areas of minor components may not have been observed , and consequently they are not mentioned in the descriptions , especially where the pattern was so complex that it was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and miscellaneous areas on the landscape . The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data . The objective of mapping is not to delineate pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The 11 Custom Soil Resource Report delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the development of resource plans . If intensive use of small areas is planned , however, onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas . An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions . Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil properties and qualities . Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major horizons that are similar in composition , thickness , and arrangement. Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope , stoniness , salinity, degree of erosion , and other characteristics that affect their use . On the basis of such differences , a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series . The name of a soil phase commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example , Alpha silt loam , 0 to 2 percent slopes , is a phase of the Alpha series. Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas . These map units are complexes, associations , or undifferentiated groups . A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps . The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar in all areas. Alpha-Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes , is an example . An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps . Because of present or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area , it was not considered practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar. Alpha-Beta association , 0 to 2 percent slopes , is an example . An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform . An area can be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas , or it can be made up of all of them . Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes , is an example . Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil material and support little or no vegetation . Rock outcrop is an example . 12 Custom Soil Resource Report Weld County, Colorado , Southern Part 4—Aquolls and Aquepts , flooded Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 3621 Elevation: 3 , 600 to 4 , 700 feet Mean annual precipitation: 12 to 16 inches Mean annual air temperature: 50 to 55 degrees F Frost-free period: 100 to 165 days Farmland classification : Prime farmland if drained and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season Map Unit Composition Aquolls and similar soils: 55 percent Aquepts, flooded, and similar soils: 25 percent Minor components: 20 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Aquolls Setting Landform: Depressions , plains , drainageways Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Recent alluvium Typical profile HI - 0 to 8 inches: variable H2 - 8 to 60 inches: stratified sandy loam to clay Properties and qualities Slope: 0 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Poorly drained Runoff class: Very low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat) : Moderately low to high (0 . 06 to 6 . 00 in/hr) Depth to water table: About 6 to 36 inches Frequency of flooding: FrequentNone Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent Maximum salinity: Moderately saline to strongly saline (8 . 0 to 16 . 0 mmhos/cm ) Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5 . 0 Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Low (about 4 . 7 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 6w Land capability classification (non irrigated) : 6w Hydrologic Soil Group: D Ecological site: R067BY035CO - Salt Meadow Hydric soil rating: Yes 13 Custom Soil Resource Report Description of Aquepts, Flooded Setting Landform: Stream terraces Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Recent alluvium Typical profile HI - 0 to 8 inches: variable H2 - 8 to 60 inches: stratified sandy loam to clay Properties and qualities Slope: 0 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Poorly drained Runoff class: Very low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat) : Moderately low to high (0 . 06 to 6 . 00 in/hr) Depth to water table: About 6 to 36 inches Frequency of flooding: FrequentNone Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 10 percent Maximum salinity: Moderately saline to strongly saline (8 . 0 to 16 . 0 mmhos/cm ) Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum: 5 . 0 Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Low (about 4 . 7 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 6w Land capability classification (nonirrigated) : 6w Hydrologic Soil Group: D Ecological site: R067BY038CO - Wet Meadow Hydric soil rating: Yes Minor Components Thedalund Percent of map unit: 10 percent Hydric soil rating: No Haverson Percent of map unit: 10 percent Hydric soil rating: No 21 —Dacono clay loam , 0 to 1 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 361y Elevation: 4 , 550 to 4 , 970 feet Mean annual precipitation: 14 to 18 inches 14 Custom Soil Resource Report Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 52 degrees F Frost-free period: 140 to 160 days Farmland classification : Prime farmland if irrigated Map Unit Composition Dacono and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Dacono Setting Landform: Terraces Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Mixed alluvium Typical profile H1 - 0 to 12 inches: clay loam H2 - 12 to 21 inches: clay loam H3 - 21 to 27 inches: clay loam H4 - 27 to 60 inches: very gravelly sand Properties and qualities Slope: 0 to 1 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat) : Moderately high (0 . 20 to 0 . 60 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to very slightly saline (0 . 0 to 2 . 0 mmhos/cm ) Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 6 . 3 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 2s Land capability classification (non irrigated) : 3s Hydrologic Soil Group: C Ecological site: R067BY042CO - Clayey Plains Hydric soil rating: No Minor Components Heldt Percent of map unit: 5 percent Hydric soil rating: No Nunn Percent of map unit: 5 percent Hydric soil rating: No Altvan Percent of map unit: 5 percent Hydric soil rating: No 15 Custom Soil Resource Report 72—Vona loamy sand , 0 to 3 percent slopes Map Unit Setting National map unit symbol: 363r Elevation: 4 , 600 to 5 , 200 feet Mean annual precipitation: 13 to 15 inches Mean annual air temperature: 48 to 55 degrees F Frost-free period: 130 to 160 days Farmland classification : Farmland of local importance Map Unit Composition Vona and similar soils: 85 percent Minor components: 15 percent Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit. Description of Vona Setting Landform: Plains, terraces Down-slope shape: Linear Across-slope shape: Linear Parent material: Alluvium and/or eolian deposits Typical profile H ? - 0 to 6 inches: loamy sand H2 - 6 to 28 inches: fine sandy loam H3 - 28 to 60 inches: sandy loam Properties and qualities Slope: 0 to 3 percent Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches Drainage class: Well drained Runoff class: Very low Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat) : High ( 1 . 98 to 6 . 00 in/hr) Depth to water table: More than 80 inches Frequency of flooding: None Frequency of ponding: None Calcium carbonate, maximum content: 15 percent Maximum salinity: Nonsaline to slightly saline (0 . 0 to 4 . 0 mmhos/cm ) Available water supply, 0 to 60 inches: Moderate (about 6 . 5 inches) Interpretive groups Land capability classification (irrigated): 3e Land capability classification (non irrigated) : 4e Hydrologic Soil Group: A Ecological site: R067BY024CO - Sandy Plains Hydric soil rating: No 16 Custom Soil Resource Report Minor Components Remmit Percent of map unit: 10 percent Hydric soil rating: No Valent Percent of map unit: 5 percent Hydric soil rating: No 17 Soil Information for All Uses Suitabilities and Limitations for Use The Suitabilities and Limitations for Use section includes various soil interpretations displayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selected area of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregating the interpretive ratings of individual map unit components . This aggregation process is defined for each interpretation . Land Classifications Land Classifications are specified land use and management groupings that are assigned to soil areas because combinations of soil have similar behavior for specified practices . Most are based on soil properties and other factors that directly influence the specific use of the soil . Example classifications include ecological site classification , farmland classification , irrigated and nonirrigated land capability classification , and hydric rating . Farmland Classification ( Farmland Classification ) Farmland classification identifies map units as prime farmland , farmland of statewide importance , farmland of local importance , or unique farmland . It identifies the location and extent of the soils that are best suited to food , feed , fiber, forage , and oilseed crops. NRCS policy and procedures on prime and unique farmlands are published in the " Federal Register, " Vol . 43 , No . 21 , January 31 , 1978 . 18 Custom Soil Resource Report Map Farmland Classification ( Farmland Classification ) M M O O 530500 530600 530700 530800 530900 531000 531100 531200 40° 21' 51" N _ I. 1_ 40° 21' 51" N R i 44,11 . it County. Road152 , . _ W , -, V". r, *h—' IP a SP -'7 il 4.,: ‘.- — A c ,W • 1.Ay` — I `' • � . ' yy • 1 1 r I • 1 4 • lfaj0j � `� �• . J .-4 4 5.. t Ike ` : ,_ iI! ki 1 J ,t\\ i . -e, co 4 lh a V � 41 t 72 1 fl ' r i 0 f V 4 _ 7 this r r- , , ' it 4 , ,r- .... _ , A N el, : . a V �. q am - .-- rT ' • .1 - r Ill Soil Map : i> i, I ' I HII : i' I at this scale ti. tin l 4 N 40° 21' 17' N 40° 21' 1T' N 530500 530600 530700 530800 530900 531000 531100 531200 j b l.J Map Scale: 1 :5,150 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. MeterscA N 0 50 100 200 300 A Feet 0 250 500 1000 1500 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 19 Custom Soil Resource Report MAP LEGEND Area of Interest (AO!) Prime farmland if Farmland of statewide Farmland of statewide Farmland of unique Area of Interest (AOI ) subsoiled, completely importance, if drained and importance, if irrigated importance removing the root either protected from and reclaimed of excess Not rated or not Soils inhibiting soil layer flooding or not frequently salts and sodium available Soil Rating Polygons Prime farmland if irrigated flooded during the Farmland of statewide y9 Soil Rating Lines i importance, if drained or Not prime farmland erodibility) x C (climate Farmland of statewide either protected from Not prime farmland All areas are prime factor) does not exceed importance, if irrigated flooding or not frequently ca 0 All areas are prime farmland 60 and drained flooded during the farmland Prime farmland if irrigated Farmland of statewide growing season Prime farmland if drained x 0 Prime farmland if and reclaimed of excess importance, if irrigated Farmland of statewide drained Prime farmland if salts and sodium and either protected from importance, if warm protected from flooding or Farmland of statewide flooding or not frequently enough, and either i Prime farmland if not frequently flooded importance flooded during the drained or either protected from flooding during the growing growing season protected from flooding or or not frequently flooded Farmland of statewide not frequently flooded during the growing season importance, if drained Farmland of statewide q y season Prime farmland if irrigated importance, if subsoiled, during the growing Farmland of statewide completely removing the season Prime farmland if Prime farmland if drained importance, if protected root inhibiting soil layer Farmland of statewide irrigated from flooding or not importance, if warm and either protected from Farmland of statewide p Prime farmland if flooding or not frequently frequently flooded during enough drained and either the growing season importance, if irrigated flooded during the and the product of I (soil Farmland of statewide protected from flooding growing season Farmland of statewide erodibility) x C (climate importance, if thawed or not frequently flooded Prime farmland if irrigated importance, if irrigated factor) does not exceed during the growing Farmland of local and drained 60 season importance Prime farmland if irrigated Farmland of local *-,fte Prime farmland if and either protected from importance, if irrigated irrigated and drained flooding or not frequently Prime farmland if flooded during the irrigated and either growing season protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season 20 Custom Soil Resource Report Prime farmland if A 1 Farmland of statewide -it 0 Farmland of statewide fit 0 Farmland of unique O Prime farmland if subsoiled, completely importance, if drained and importance, if irrigated importance subsoiled, completely removing the root either protected from and reclaimed of excess Ai ,, Not rated or not available removing the root inhibiting soil layer flooding or not frequently salts and sodium inhibiting soil layer pr Prime farmland if irrigated flooded during the Farmland of statewide Soil Rating Points O Prime farmland if and the product of I (soil growing season importance, if drained or irrigated and the product Not prime farmland g erodibility) x C (climate Farmland of statewide either protected from of I (soil erodibility) x C factor) does not exceed importance, if irrigated flooding or not frequently © All areas are prime (climate factor) does not 60 and drained flooded during the farmland exceed 60 _ Prime farmland if irrigated Farmland of statewide growing season ® Prime farmland if drained 0 Prime farmland if and reclaimed of excess importance, if irrigated L,iivfir Farmland of statewide irrigated and reclaimed salts and sodium and either protected from importance, if warm 0 Prime farmland if of excess salts and Farmland of statewide flooding or not frequently enough, and either protected from flooding or sodium importance flooded during the drained or either not frequently flooded O Farmland of statewide growing season protected from flooding or during the growing 0___f Farmland of statewide not frequently flooded season importance importance, if drained Farmland of statewide Farmland of statewide importance, if subsoiled, during the growing X Prime farmland if irrigated ® importance, if drained 0 0 Farmland of statewide season completely removing the importance, if protected Prime farmland if drained O Farmland of statewide root inhibiting soil layer 0 0 Farmland of statewide from flooding or not importance, if warm and either protected from importance, if protected frequently flooded during t ■= Farmland of statewide enough flooding or not frequently from flooding or not the growing season importance, if irrigated flooded during the frequently flooded during and the product of I (soil * 0 Farmland of statewidetic growing season the growing season xi Farmland of statewide g g erodibility) x C (climate importance, if thawed importance, if irrigated factor) does not exceed Prime farmland if irrigated a Farmland of statewide 60 id 0 Farmland of local and drained importance, if irrigated importance Farmland of local • Prime farmland if irrigated and either protected from importance, if irrigated flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season 21 Custom Soil Resource Report o Farmland of statewide 0 Farmland of statewide 0 Farmland of unique The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at importance, if drained and importance, if irrigated importance 1 : 24 ,000 . either protected from and reclaimed of excess a Not rated or not available flooding or not frequently salts and sodium flooded during the la Farmland of statewide Water Features Warning : Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. growing season importance, if drained or Streams and Canals a Farmland of statewide either protected from Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause importance, if irrigated flooding or not frequently Transportation misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil and drained flooded during the Rails• growing season line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of Farmland of statewide contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed importance, if irrigated ® Farmland of statewide Interstate Highways and either protected from importance, if warm scale . flooding or not frequently enough, and either US Routes flooded during the drained or either Major Roads growing season protected from flooding orPlease rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map O Farmland of statewide not frequently flooded Local Roads measurements. importance, if subsoiled, during the growing completely removing the season Background Source of Map : Natural Resources Conservation Service root inhibiting soil layer O Farmland of statewide sci Aerial Photography Web Soil Survey URL : -ligillgi importance, if warm O Farmland of statewide Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG :3857) importance, if irrigated enough and the product of I (soil a Farmland of statewide Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator erodibility) x C (climate importance, if thawed factor) does not exceed projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts O Farmland of local 60 importance distance and area . A projection that preserves area , such as the Albers equal-area conic projection , should be used if more n Farmland of local accurate calculations of distance or area are required . importance, if irrigated This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as of the version date(s) listed below. Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data : Version 21 , Sep 1 , 2022 Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1 : 50 ,000 or larger. Date(s) aerial images were photographed : Jun 8, 2021 —Jun 12 , 2021 The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 22 Custom Soil Resource Report Table—Farmland Classification ( Farmland Classification) Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 4 Aquolls and Aquepts, Prime farmland if drained 14. 3 19 .3% flooded and either protected from flooding or not frequently flooded during the growing season 21 Dacono clay loam , 0 to 1 Prime farmland if 3. 6 4 .8% percent slopes irrigated 72 Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 Farmland of local 56. 2 75 .9% percent slopes importance Totals for Area of Interest 74. 0 100.0% Rating Options—Farmland Classification ( Farmland Classification ) Aggregation Method: No Aggregation Necessary Tie-break Rule: Lower 23 Custom Soil Resource Report Soil Properties and Qualities The Soil Properties and Qualities section includes various soil properties and qualities displayed as thematic maps with a summary table for the soil map units in the selected area of interest. A single value or rating for each map unit is generated by aggregating the interpretive ratings of individual map unit components . This aggregation process is defined for each property or quality. Soil Qualities and Features Soil qualities are behavior and performance attributes that are not directly measured , but are inferred from observations of dynamic conditions and from soil properties . Example soil qualities include natural drainage , and frost action . Soil features are attributes that are not directly part of the soil . Example soil features include slope and depth to restrictive layer. These features can greatly impact the use and management of the soil . Hydrologic Soil Group ( Hydrologic Soil Group ) Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential . Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation , are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms . The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B , C , and D ) and three dual classes (A/D , B/D , and C/D ) . The groups are defined as follows : Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate ( low runoff potential ) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep , well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands . These soils have a high rate of water transmission . Group B . Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep , moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture . These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission . Group C . Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture . These soils have a slow rate of water transmission . Group D . Soils having a very slow infiltration rate ( high runoff potential ) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential , soils that have a high water table , soils that have a claypan or clay layer at 24 Custom Soil Resource Report or near the surface , and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material . These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission . If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D , BID , or C/D ) , the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas . Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes. 25 Custom Soil Resource Report 0 Map Hydrologic Soil Group ( Hydrologic Soil Group ) M M O O 530500 530600 530700 530800 530900 531000 531100 531200 40° 21' 51" N _ I. i I I I. 1 40° 21' 51" N . I i i I FFFfite s - County Road152 _ _ _ - - W , , t . or ri _ w a - r . -., f 1. `c. .. W all;' Alj�. • I� —I/ ! I .W .• t Nis ii tl1 - r1� , I. 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A O Not rated or not available Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause A/D Water Features misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil Streams and Canals line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of B Transportation contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed B/D Rails scale . C Interstate Highways Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map C/D US Routes measurements. D Major Roads Source of Map : Natural Resources Conservation Service Not rated or not available Local Roads Web Soil Survey URL : Soil Rating Lines Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG :3857) Background A Aerial Photography Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator A/D projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts Hie B distance and area . A projection that preserves area , such as the Albers equal-area conic projection , should be used if more koret B/D accurate calculations of distance or area are required . 0 C This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as C/D of the version date(s) listed below. D Soil Survey Area : Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Not rated or not available Survey Area Data : Version 21 , Sep 1 , 2022 Soil Rating Points A Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales 1 : 50 ,000 or larger. ® A/D ® B Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Jun 8, 2021 —Jun 12, 2021 O B/D The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 27 Custom Soil Resource Report Table—Hydrologic Soil Group ( Hydrologic Soil Group) Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 4 Aquolls and Aquepts, D 14. 3 19 .3% flooded 21 Dacono clay loam , 0 to 1 C 3. 6 4 .8% percent slopes 72 Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 A 56. 2 75 .9% percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest 74. 0 100.0% Rating Options—Hydrologic Soil Group ( Hydrologic Soil Group) Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Tie-break Rule: Higher 28 References American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO ) . 2004 . Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling and testing . 24th edition . American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM ) . 2005 . Standard classification of soils for engineering purposes . ASTM Standard D2487-00 . Cowardin , L . M . , V. Carter, F. C . Golet, and E . T. LaRoe . 1979 . Classification of wetlands and deep-water habitats of the United States. U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service FWS/OBS-79/31 . Federal Register. July 13 , 1994 . Changes in hydric soils of the United States . Federal Register. September 18 , 2002 . Hydric soils of the United States . Hurt, G . W. , and L . M . Vasilas, editors . Version 6 . 0 , 2006 . Field indicators of hydric soils in the United States. N ational Research Council . 1995 . Wetlands : Characteristics and boundaries . Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993 . Soil survey manual . Soil Conservation Service . U . S . Department of Agriculture Handbook 18 . http ://www. nrcs. usda . gov/wps/portal/ nres/detai I/national/soils/?cid = nres 142p2_054262 Soil Survey Staff. 1999 . Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for making and interpreting soil surveys . 2nd edition . Natural Resources Conservation Service , U . S . Department of Agriculture Handbook 436 . http :// www. nres . usda . gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid =n res142p2_053577 Soil Survey Staff. 2010 . Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition . U . S . Department of Agriculture , Natural Resources Conservation Service . http :// www. nres . usda . gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid =n res142p2_053580 Tiner, R.W. , Jr. 1985 . Wetlands of Delaware . U . S . Fish and Wildlife Service and Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control , Wetlands Section . U nited States Army Corps of Engineers , Environmental Laboratory. 1987 . Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual . Waterways Experiment Station Technical Report Y-87- 1 . U nited States Department of Agriculture , Natural Resources Conservation Service . N ational forestry manual . http ://www. nres . usda . gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/ home/?cid =nrcs142p2_053374 p2_053374 U nited States Department of Agriculture , Natural Resources Conservation Service . N ational range and pasture handbook. http ://www. nrcs . usda .gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ detail/national/landuse/rangepastu re/?cid =stelprdb 1043084 29 Custom Soil Resource Report U nited States Department of Agriculture , Natural Resources Conservation Service . N ational soil survey handbook, title 430-VI . http ://www. nrcs . usda .gov/wps/portal/ nres/detai I/soi Is/scientists/?cid =nres 142p2_054242 U nited States Department of Agriculture , Natural Resources Conservation Service . 2006 . Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States, the Caribbean , and the Pacific Basin . U . S . Department of Agriculture Handbook 296 . http ://www. nres . usda . gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/? cid =nrcs142p2_053624 U nited States Department of Agriculture , Soil Conservation Service . 1961 . Land capability classification . U . S . Department of Agriculture Handbook 210 . http :// www. nres . usda . gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nres142p2_052290 . pdf 30 U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC — ALTERNATIVES STATEMENT Reasonable alternatives to the proposed location have been adequately assessed, and the proposed action is consistent with the best interests of the people of the County and represents a balanced use of resources in the affected area. USS Auburn Solar LLC considered a few potential locations for the proposed SEF. Many locations in Weld County are not suitable for solar. Our in -house Site Selection Team (SST) surveyed hundreds, even thousands, of parcels within Xcel Energy's service territory throughout Colorado. They excluded parcels that they deemed characterized by environmental impacts, major elevation changes, limited interconnection viability, and other criteria. After studying each of these parcels, the property owned by Les Matson emerged as an ideal location for a proposed SEF. The parcel owned by Les Matson was determined to be ideal for hosting the proposed SEF for the following reasons: 1 . Interconnection Viability: The proposed SEF will connect to Xcel Energy's three - phase distribution lines. Xcel Energy has already studied the USS Auburn Solar LLC project, and has provided us with an Interconnection Agreement. The proposed SEF will supply electricity throughout the local Weld County community. 2 . Solar Resource: The parcel is relatively flat and is large enough to host the proposed SEF. The flat land and lack of tall trees on -site ensures the proposed SEF will have natural access to sunlight. 3 . Physical and Environmental Characteristics: The proposed SEF will require very limited grading, if any. This will ensure that natural topsoil and existing drainage patterns are maintained . The proposed SEF will have no impact on wetlands or neighboring properties. Additionally, there's adequate space on the parcel to comply with Weld County's setbacks. The parcel is capable of hosting the proposed SEF's equipment. 4. Interested Landowner: The landowner, Les Matson, agreed to sign a lease with US Solar that will allow for the proposed SEF to be constructed and operated on his land . Mr. Matson looks forward to US Solar pursuing the proposed SEF with Weld County, which is considered a permitted use through Special Review in this Agricultural zoning district. The proposed SEF will uphold the guiding principles of Section 22 -2 - 10 of the Weld County Comprehensive Code: Respecting our Agricultural Heritage, Respecting Private Property Rights, Promoting Economic Growth and Stability, and Protecting Health, Safety, and General Welfare. 5 . Zoning and Character: As stated above, the proposed SEF is sited in the Agricultural zoning district of Weld County, which allows SEFs as a permitted use through the Special Review process. The proposed SEF will maintain the agricultural character of the surrounding properties and the region . U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC DECOMMISSIONING - RECLAMATION PLAN The proposed SEF consists of many recyclable materials , including glass , semiconductor material , steel , aluminum , copper, and plastics . When the proposed SEF reaches the end of its operational life , the component parts will be dismantled and recycled as described below . We have a lease contract with the property owner, which requires us to decommission and restore the site at our expense . The decommissioning plan would commence at the end of the lease term or in the event of twelve ( 12) months of non- operation . At the time of decommissioning , the proposed SEF 's components will be dismantled and removed using minimal impact construction equipment , and materials will be safely recycled or disposed . USS Auburn Solar LLC will be responsible for all the decommissioning costs . REMOVAL PROCESS The decommissioning of the proposed SEF proceeds in the following reverse order of the installation : 1 . The solar system will be disconnected from the utility power grid 2 . PV modules will be disconnected and removed 3 . Electrical cables will be removed and recycled off-site 4 . PV module racking will be removed and recycled off-site 5 . PV module support posts will be removed and recycled off-site 6 . Electrical devices , including transformers and inverters , will be removed and recycled off-site 7 . Concrete pads will be removed and recycled off-site 8 . Fencing will be removed and recycled off-site 9 . Reclaim soil in the access driveway and equipment pad areas by removing imported aggregate material and concrete foundations ; replace with soil as needed The proposed SEF site may be converted to other uses in accordance with applicable land use regulations at the time of decommissioning . There are no permanent changes to the site , and it will be returned in terrific condition . This is one of the many great things about community solar gardens . If desired , the site can return to productive farmland after the system is removed . DECOMMISSIONING CONSIDERATIONS We ask that Weld County take note of three (3) important considerations : 1 ) a proposed SEF is not a public nuisance , 2) the resale and recycle value are expected to exceed the cost of decommissioning , and 3) Weld County and taxpayers are not at risk . 1 ) Our modules do not contain hazardous materials and the proposed SEF is not connected to government utilities (water, sewer, etc. ) . Additionally , almost all the land is permanent vegetation which improves erosion control , soil quality , and water quality . For these reasons , the proposed SEF , whether operational or non- operational , is not a public nuisance threat that would require government involvement in decommissioning or removal of the proposed SEF . Compare this to an abandoned home , barn , etc. that may regularly include hazardous materials and/or become a public nuisance . 2) Upon the end of the proposed SEF 's life, the component parts may be resold and recycled . The aggregate value of the equipment is expected to exceed the cost of decommissioning and removal . Solar modules , for example , have power output warranties guaranteeing a minimum power output in Year 25 of at least 80% of Year 1 . Since the value of solar panels is measured by their production of watts and the value of electricity , it is easy to calculate expected resale value . Even using extremely conservative assumptions , the value of the solar modules alone greatly exceeds the cost of decommissioning . This does not factor in the recycle value of other raw materials like steel , copper, etc. So , decommissioning is seen as a process that results in a net profit , incentivizing the proposed SEF owner to do it . 3) In the extremely unlikely, "worst-case" scenario where ( 1 ) the proposed SEF owner fails to decommission and neither our lender nor any power generation entities want the assets , and then (2) the landowner fails U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com to decommission the proposed SEF (which the landowner would have the right to do under the Property lease) , and then (3) the decommissioning financial bond was insufficient to decommission the proposed SEF , Weld County would have its standard police powers to enforce decommissioning . If that process ultimately resulted in Weld County gaining ownership of the property , Weld County could sell the parcel which would absolutely exceed the decommissioning cost . DECOMMISSIONING FINANCIAL SURETIES Despite the considerations of 1 ) the proposed SEF is not a public nuisance , 2) the resale and recycle value is expected to exceed the cost of decommissioning , and 3) Weld County and taxpayers are not at risk, we propose posting with Weld County an irrevocable bond in an amount sufficient to fund the estimated decommissioning/reclamation costs as required in Weld County Code Sec . 23 -4- 1030 . This financial surety provides an extra layer of security that the proposed SEF site will be returned to the appropriate condition at the end of the Proposed SEF 's useful life or earlier, should the proposed SEF cease operations for a twelve- month period . The landowner will be provided a copy of the document , thereby establishing the obligation before construction commences . The bond will be in the amount of $ 150 , 522 based on Table 1 below . The estimated costs provided in this table are based on the New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA) guidance document titled " Decommissioning Solar Panels . " The cost estimate will be updated every five (5) years from the establishment and submittal of the security. Table 1 : Estimated Decommissioning Costs for Auburn Solar Project Remove Rack Wiring $6, 147 Remove Panels $6, 125 Dismantle Racks $ 30,875 Remove Electrical Equipment $4,625 Breakup / Remove Concrete Pads $3,750 Remove Racks $ 19, 500 Remove Cable $ 16,250 Remove Ground Screws and Power Poles $ 34,625 Remove Fence $ 12,375 Grading $ 10,000 Seed Disturbed Areas $625 Truck to Recycle Center $ 5,625 TOTAL: $ 150,522 U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC - DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STATEMENT 1 . Height limitation. Ground - mounted solar collectors shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in height, measured from the highest grade below each solar panel to the highest extent of the solar panel rotation. US Solar's ground - mounted solar collectors will be an average of six (6) to eight (8) feet in height during normal daily operations. They will not exceed twenty-five (25) feet under any circumstances. 2. Glare. A SEF shall be designed, located or placed so that concentrated solar glare from its solar collectors will not be directed toward or onto nearby properties or roadways at any time of day. US Solar's solar collectors don't create significant glare. They will not direct concentrated solar glare towards or onto nearby properties or roadways at any time of day. 3 . Setbacks. The Improved Area of the SEF shall conform to the setback requirements or the underlying zone. Additionally, the improved area must be at least five hundred (500) feet from existing residential buildings and residential lots of a platted subdivision or planned unit development. The residential setback requirement may be reduced if appropriate screening through landscape or an opaque fence is installed, or upon submittal to Weld County of a waiver or informed consent signed by the residence owner agreeing to the lesser setback. If landscaping or opaque fencing is substituted for a setback, a landscaping plan or fencing plan shall first be submitted to and approved the Department of Planning Services. USS Auburn Solar LLC will conform with the setback requirements of the underlying zone. The eastern fenceline of USS Auburn Solar LLC will be located approximately 335 feet west of the residence of Shannon and Donna Stevenson. US Solar worked with the Stevenson family, proponents of solar, who this spring signed a setback waiver agreeing to the setback under 500 feet. Therefore, US Solar is not currently proposing landscaping outside of the proposed SEF. Should Weld County officials suggest that screening should be required, US Solar would of course be open to having that conversation. 4. Dust Mitigation. The operators of the SEF shall continuously employ the practices for control of fugitive dust detailed in their dust mitigation plan submitted as required by Subsection B.2., above. The proposed SEF will control for dust. Prior to construction commencement, US Solar will place a temporary cover crop onsite to minimize erosion and dust-creation throughout construction . Following the construction process, a pollinator-friendly habitat mix will be planted within the project's fenced area . This will help minimize erosion and dust creation as well as stabilize the soil throughout the lifespan of the proposed SEF. 5. Underground cables. All electrical cables on the improved area shall be buried, except for 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, switchyards, and circuit voltages greater than 34.5 kilovolts (where necessary) . USS Auburn Solar LLC will meet all wiring requirements as outlined above. All electrical cables will be buried, except for those described above. 6. Fencing. The SEF shall be enclosed with a security fence as approved pursuant to a fencing plan submitted to the Department of Planning Services. Appropriate signage shall be placed upon such fencing that warns the public of the high voltage therein. U %0U\R 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 .230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com The proposed SEF will be enclosed with an agricultural page-wire fence consisting of wooden posts. The agricultural - style fencing will be approximately eight (8) feet tall . The fence will meet National Electric Code requirements. US Solar believes the farm -field style fencing will blend in with the surrounding agricultural community. USS Auburn Solar LLC will submit a fencing plan to the Department of Planning Services. Appropriate signage will be placed upon such fencing that will warn the public of the high voltage therein. 7. Stormwater management. The Operator of the SEF shall submit a drainage report to comply with required Storm Drainage Criteria pursuant to Chapter 8, Article XI of this Code. Additional requirements for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) area may be applicable pursuant to Chapter 8, Article IX of this Code. Ground -mounted solar collector systems shall be exempt from impervious surface calculations if the soil under the collectors is designated hydrologic A or B soil groups by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) . Please refer to the Drainage Report for the proposed drainage and stormwater management plan for the proposed SEF. 8. Access permit. Prior to construction of the SEF, the applicant shall apply for and obtain an approved Access Permit from the Weld County Department of Public Works, pursuant to the provisions of Article XIV of Chapter 8 of this Code. USS Auburn Solar LLC will apply for and obtain an approved Access Permit from the Weld County Department of Public Works prior to constructing the proposed SEF. 9. Existing irrigation systems. The nature and location or expansion of the SEF must not unreasonably interfere with any irrigation systems on or adjacent to the solar facility. USS Auburn Solar LLC will be located to the east of the center- pivot irrigator located on Les Matson's parcel . Mr. Matson has communicated that, should the proposed SEF be approved, he would abandon the eastern half of the irrigation system (approximately from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock on a clock, for visual context) and continue to use part of the western half of the irrigation system (approximately from 7 o'clock to 12 o'clock on a clock, for visual context). Because the landowner is open to abandoning a part of the irrigation system so as not to interfere with our proposed SEF, the proposed SEF will not unreasonably interfere with the landowner's irrigation system. PreliminaryDrainage o Re r�t p USS Auburn Solar LLC Weld County, Colorado Prepared For: Prepared By: United States Solar Corporation Westwood 1OO N 6th Street, Suite 41OB 127O1 Whitewater Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Suite 3OO Minnetonka, MN 55343 (952) 937-5150 County Case Number USRXX-XXXX Project Number: Roo37o65. 00 Date : April 21, 2O23 Westwood Drainage Report I USS Auburn Solar LLC April 21, 2023 Table of Contents Project Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Description of Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Drainage Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Drainage Improvements 2 Adjacent Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Unsite Soils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timing/Phasing Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BMP Installation, Inspection, and Removal 3 Permanent Stabilization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . References Cited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attachments Attachment 1 : USS Auburn Solar LLC Facility Site Plan Attachment 2 : USDA Web Soil Survey Map Confidential and Proprietary. TBPLS Firm #10074302 Drainage Report I USS Auburn Solar LLC April 21, 2023 Project Site This Drainage Report has been prepared on behalf of United States Solar Corporation, for the proposed construction of the USS Auburn Solar LLC Facility in Weld County, Colorado hereinafter referred to as the project. The proposed development is located in the NW1/4 Quarter of Section 35 , Township 5 North , and Range 65 West of the 6th Prime Meridian. More specifically the Project site is approximately 28 acres of land and is located approximately 3 .5 miles southeast of Garden City and approximately 1/4 mile south of the intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 52 and WCR 45 in Weld County, Colorado. The site is covered intermittently with agricultural row crops depending on time of year. The ground surface slopes to the west, north, and east at an average slope between i% and 3% . The site is located just north of the Lower Latham Reservoir but is not anticipated to receive any flow from this reservoir and does not contain any FEMA flood hazard zones . General Description of Project It is proposed to develop approximately 28 acres of land for the project for an approximate 5 MW solar array. The solar array will deliver renewable energy under a power purchase agreement (PPA) . The facility is designed for un-manned operation except for bi-annual maintenance. Therefore, this facility will not represent any significant traffic impact to the surrounding county roads. Upon termination of the PPA, the improvements will be removed, and the land will be restored to historic conditions. Drainage Design The area under the solar panels will be planted with a low-maintenance grass seed mix. Very little additional impervious surface will be added to the site . The only new impervious surface is the gravel access roads and concrete inverter pads, totaling i8, i6o ft2 . Per Weld County requirements, solar panels are not considered impervious on Hydrologic Soil Group (HSG) A or B soils. Given this, the site will not need a detention pond per Weld County requirements due to minimal onsite addition of impervious and the access road being disconnected impervious surface. In proposed conditions runoff will continue to sheet flow east, north, and west as it does in existing conditions. When the site is fully vegetated after construction, stormwater will flow off the solar panels, onto the ground, and run through the grass. The onsite soils, which are categorized as HSG A (Attachment 2), are conducive to infiltration. These soil types were also categorized as loamy sand. The fully vegetated site will slow runoff and encourage infiltration . Drainage Improvements There are no proposed drainage improvements onsite . All existing flowpaths will be maintained and perennial vegetation will be planted onsite that will decrease runoff and improve infiltration. Adjacent Areas There is a manmade Reservoir (Lower Latham Reservoir) located south along the upstream side of the proposed project. This Reservoir has not been analyzed as part of the project nor has any calculations or scenarios of the Reservoir failing been taken into account. The reservoir outlets into an unnamed creek that runs from south to north to the west of the proposed site. Another 2 I Confidential and Proprietary. TBPLS Firm #10074302 Drainage Report I USS Auburn Solar LLC April 21, 2023 creek flows from south to northeast to the east of the site. The reservoir and adjacent creeks are not anticipated to impact the site . onsite Soils The soils for this project site are predominantly classified as hydrologic soil group (HSG) A (Attachment 2) . The soil types found in the project site area are Vona Loamy Sand, 0 to 3 percent slopes . For the sake of this project, all soils onsite have been modeled as HSG type A. This soil information is based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Cooperative Soil Survey. Timing/ Phasing Schedule In the initial and interim stages, the contractor shall install silt fence, vehicle traction control and concrete washout at the entrance, and a stabilized staging area. In the final stage of construction, seeding, mulching, and surface roughing shall be done in all disturbed areas, and erosion control blankets shall be installed on all slopes greater than 4 : 1 . The contractor shall also remove the vehicle traction control, concrete washout, stabilized staging area, erosion control blanket, and silt fence in the final stages of construction. BMP Installation, Inspection , and Removal BMPs will be installed prior to project construction, except for the BMPs in the final stage. BMPs will be inspected weekly and as required by the County through project completion by the contractor. BMPs will be maintained and remain in place at least until construction is finished and the site is vegetated. Once all exposed areas have been covered, the BMPs may be removed. Since the project does not include any other disturbance, no additional site stabilization is necessary and/or warranted. Permanent Stabilization The project will be seeded with the Weld County's upland area seed mix to establish permanent stabilization after construction activity has ceased. Reference the Temporary and Permanent Seeding Table on page EC-2 of Chapter 7: Construction BMPs in the USDCM Manual, Volume 3 . As per the USDCM Manual, permanent seeding involves the loosening of soil, applying topsoil, drill seeding the disturbed areas to a depth not less than 1/4 inch and not to more than 3/4 inch, and crimping the seeded areas in straw mulch at a rate of 2 tons per acres to provide immediate erosion protection. Summary The proposed site will be designed to maintain its existing drainage patterns . Due to the limited amount of impervious surface proposed and the proposed conversion of the site from row crops to the vegetated cover under the panels a decrease in runoff rates is expected for the proposed conditions when compared to existing conditions . Water quality treatment will be provided by the disconnected impervious and the proposed vegetation below the panels . Based on the landcover conversion and the addition of the low impact design the site design will adequately protect public health, safety, and general welfare and will have no adverse impacts on public right-of-way or offsite properties . 3 I Confidential and Proprietary. TBPLS Firm #10074302 Drainage Report I USS Auburn Solar LLC April 21, 2023 References Cited National Engineering Handbook, Part 63o Hydrology. Chapter 9 Hydrologic Soil -Cover Complexes . USDA. NRCS . 210-VI-NEH , July 2004 The National Map, i-meter DEM, Elevation Data. Retrieved November 2022, from https : //datagateway.nres .usda.gov/ Web soil survey. Retrieved April 2023, from https : //websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx NOAA, & Service, N. W. AHPS Precipitation analysis. Retrieved November 2022, from http ://water.weather.gov/ precip/download.php USGS . USGS water resources : About USGS water resources . Retrieved November 2022 , from https : //water.usgs .gov/GIS/huc.html USDA 2021 Crop Data Layer, Landcover data. Retrieved November 2022 , from https : //www.pass .usda.gov/ Research_and_Science/ Cropland/ SARS1a.php FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps . Retrieved November 2022, from https : //msc.fema.gov/portal/ advanceSearch# searchresultsanchor Urban Storm Drainage Criteria Manual Vol 3 . Retrieved November 2022 , from https : //udfcd.org/wp- content/uploads/uploads/vol3 % 20criteria%20manual/USDCM% 20Volume%203 .pdf 4 I Confidential and Proprietary. TBPLS Firm #10074302 Attachment 1 USS Auburn Solar LCC Facility Site Plan USE BY SPECIAL REVI EW PERM IT - USR23 - TBD USS Auburn Solar, LLC � WQo Phone (608) 821 -6600 8401 Greenway Blvd., Suite 400 Parcel APN : 0961352100001 ; being part of the W1 /2 SE 1 /4 Middleton, WI 53562 westwoodps.com All in Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th PM . , Weld County, Colorado Westwood Professional5ervices, � n�. 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I r � 1 ° � �u� � � _ / � GARDEN CITY � � " � � _� 34 ,� � �� 257 r � - _ _ , ; � � � I � , � — _� ~ �T � SITE � � � � - � , � � LA SALLE a T� JOHNSTOWN ��,� 60 - � MILLIKEN 85 � 27 , � � SHEET LIST TABLE SHEET NUMBER SHEET TITLE �oo � �over PROJECT LOCATION (APPROXIMATE CENTER OF SITE) LATITUDE = 40. 358796° N V S S Au b u r n C100 Existing Conditions LONGITUDE = 104.637727° W C200 PV Site Plan � 20 � Site Hydrology PROJECT COORDINATE SYSTEM BEARINGS & DIMENSIONS ARE BASED ON S o I a r L LC C400 Typical Details NSRS 2011 , COLORADO STATE PLANES, NORTH ZONE, US FOOT C401 Typical Details Weld County, Colorado C402 Weld County - Development Standards � C ove r � � � = BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERTIFICATION Y � � � � PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION This is to certify that the Board of County Commissioners , Weld County, Colorado , does hereby confirm and adopt a � this Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review and the Development Standards as shown and N PROPERTY OWNER' S CERTIFICATION This is the certify that the Weld County Planning Commission has certified and does hereby recommend to the � described hereon this day of , 20 � — -- -- � The undersigned property owner(s) do(es) hereby agree to the Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Board of County Commissioners , Weld County, Colorado , for its confirmation , approval and adoption this Site � Review Development Standards as described hereon this day of _ ____, 20 _ Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review as shown and described hereon this __ day of _ _ _ __ P RE LI M I NARY � Chair, Board of County Commissioners � - -- � 20 NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION , � ^ ATTEST: a Phyllis Burkgren � Chair, Weld County Planning Commission Weld County Clerk to the Board DATE : �, 04/24/ 2023 , � BY: ___ _ _ _ Dated : __ � Deputy Clerk to the Board � C001 SHEET: M � O Z � USE BY SPECIAL REVI EW PERM IT - USR23 - TBD USS Auburn Solar, LLC � WQo Phone (608) 821 -6600 8401 Greenway Blvd., Suite 400 Parcel APN : 0961352100001 ; being part of the W1 /2 SE 1 /4 Middleton, WI 53562 westwoodps.com All in Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th PM . , Weld County, Colorado Westwood Professional5ervices, � n�. 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MATSON _ _ _ — — — — �As ��As _ _ _ PID: 096134100062 — — �As � — — � \ � \ SOCO WATTENBERG CORPORATION / (NOTA PART) r �As � — — — \ c.� \ \ REC 3211298 � I \ I r - - - 30' NATURAL GAS PIPELINE EASEMENT _ �. . \ s \ I \ I I APPROXIMATE LOCATION �; \ \ � \ I I � SNYDER OPERATING PARTNERSHIP / \ \ I \ � I I L. P. \ \ � � I APPROXIM TE LOCATION � I REC 2279706 \ c.� \ I � NATURAL GAS LINE '�Y � � � I � I I � � � � � SHANNON S. STEVENSON I � \ � � � Q � � � ) � PID: 096135200058 I I I � �' ,� tS Q � � o � � \ (NOT A PART) � I I I � � � � • , �` � \ \` EX. 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" �`� i �ti ' LEG E N D : NONPARTICIPATING PROPERTY �9� Po —� — - CO RD 52 - - - - - - � POI ACCESS ROAD - - I _ � _ _ CO RD 52 _ - - - - - - RIGHT- OF -WAY LINES GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS EASEMENT LINES PROPOSED UTILITY POLES / � � EX. INDEX CONTOUR __ _ - � i � � , s � a EX. INTERVAL CONTOUR � � � � - EX. GRAVEL ROAD CENTERLINE . / i � � EX. FENCE / i � . �qs 20 ' ACCESS EASEMENT � P�H � EX. OVERHEAD POWER i ` , �As EX. GAS PIPELINE i . �, � ', � � � � O EX. WATER INFRASTRUCTURE � i� unnv \ ` � \ �qs PREPARED FOR: �� ` °"' EX. OIL INFRASTRUCTURE � ' � � O EX. ELECTRIC INFRASTRUCTURE � � � � � � � � � � PROPOSED SOLAR ARRAY , � � � . � \ EX. DIRT ROAD CENTERLINE TYP. N „ _ , _ ' � J}� � � '" / i � , qs � � � - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - PROPOSED MODULE SETBACK �° / I �L \ \ , ', i , • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • PROPOSED INFRASTRUCTURE SETBACK ' �"::� i � �� '� = � i � . PROPOSED RESIDENCE SETBACK ' "- ._. �°° . �➢�°'' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ __ �,_ �y 0.��. I \ � i � � � cqs � — PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD ` / i G � � \ � X PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE 100 N 6th St. #410B / � �L � , � � PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Minneapolis, MN , 55403 / � � � urnv PROPOSED UNDERGROUND COLLECTION � � �9s I i ` :`, . , , . � oMv PROPOSED OVERHEAD COLLECTION REVISIONS: i :� � � �' � � PROPOSED UNDERGROUND BORING # DATE COMMENT I i G�� ; • \ � `� �� WAT PROPOSED WATER LINE REROUTE A 04/24/23 Civil Development 5et I • � • •�C9s w a 60 ' ROW RESERVATION FOR i � ' • • • 'C � ��,r �� r I WELD COUNTY 45 (PHYSICAL i � � �� . , , , , ROAD DOES NOT EXIST) � � `� . • c � � ' ' I i � \ • ~� 9S I �� : G,yS �� --�. . � �� n I �I NOBLE ENERGY OIL•TANK \ `\\ \ cqs ¢ .. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS I � . i ' ��s �� : i G�G NOBLE ENERGY � � � : SYSTEM SIZE DC 6, 780 kW I i � OIL WELL EQUIPMENT � � � � � i 30 ' APPROXIMATE LOCATION - . , �; � � :' 50 ' FRONT YARD SETBACK (TYP.) SYSTEM SIZE AC 5,000 kW i NATURAL GAS EASEMENT ' ' , . � \ ��s \• �;' I i � �a • , . � ,•�� . \ DC/AC RATIO 1 . 356 I G� ' • \ • � \ � I I G • � � � � � � � � � � � � \ \ \ \ i PROPOSED UNDERGROUND MVAC BORING S \ \ � � � MODULE RATING 540 W i �P � \ c.� � �,LO� PROPOSED 130 SETBACK FROM ACTIVE WELLS (TYP.) I i � � � ` . TOTAL MODULE QTY 12, 555 i \ \ � / I � � - � . � - GAS G \ I - GAS x � x x x x � � . \ � TOTAL NO. 108 MODULE TRACKER RACKS 67 CdAS - GAS � \ � C9� \ � \ \ \ � I �i PROPOSED 81 MODULE TRACKER RACK (TYP.) � � � • • • ' � ' " • • I TOTAL NO. 81 MODULE TRACKER RACKS 37 • • . I i - � \ . • � �� . , \. � � . I TOTAL NO. 54 MODULE TRACKER RACKS 43 . � � , APPROXIMATE LOCATION i PROPOSED 54 MODULE20.0 G • : , 20. 0� � \ �\ • I NATURAL GAS LINE � . � TRACKER RACK (TYP.) � � \_\ `� : I INTER- ROW SPACING 13 . 8 ' � i X Q � �� I . i i ; �� ; I PITCH 21 . 3 ' i • � . I i PROPOSED 108 MODULE �'• � ' � '• . , . \ I GCR 35 . 2% i TRACKER RACK (TYP.) X < X .. . I �� •PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE (TYP.) FENCED AREA 27.9 ACRES I � i i � , - � I � I i � I i X � � I � � f � � i < i � � i I PROPOSED 50 ' SETBACK FROM INACTIVE WELLS (TYP.) � ; I � I i x x 201 � I NOTES: \ ' � . • ' � � " ' • � 333 ' � i �" ,• '•; c i � EXISTING RESIDENCE (APPROX.) ` 1 . INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH NEC 2017 ARTICLE 690 AND ALL PROPOSED UNDERGROUND MEDIUM � o' 150' 300' 450' 1 � ' ' � APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CODES OR REGULATIONS . I i �'• . , , . •' VOLTAGE CABLE (TYP.) i Q ` 2 . EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED PER NEC 690 AND XCEL ENERGY . . . . \ i PROPOSED 20 ' ACCESS GATE (TYP.) X i Z REGULATIONS . � P , i � 1 3 . 12 ' ACCESS ROADS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE ALL \ � � �� ; LL CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND UTILITY TRAFFIC ^ ii Q'� ` ' THROUGHOUT THE SITE . I i / - - UMV - UMV - UMV � X _ � • � � � • • • � � � ' 4. DIMENSIONS TO PROPERTY LINES AND EXISTING FEATURES ARE � � .� APPROXIMATE PENDING SURVEY. � ,` � ' _� ; �P� n r1 n n r1 n n n n • " ' • ., �� :, ,� - - - - - - - _ 5 . THE AREA WITHIN THE SECURITY FENCE WILL BE VEGETATED WITH A \ � PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (TYP.) 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I \ � i � � � cqs � — PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD ` / i G � � \ � X PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE 100 N 6th St. #410B / � �L � , � � PROPOSED ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT Minneapolis, MN , 55403 / � � � urnv PROPOSED UNDERGROUND COLLECTION � � �9s I i ` :`, . , , . � oMv PROPOSED OVERHEAD COLLECTION REVISIONS: i :� � � �' � � PROPOSED UNDERGROUND BORING # DATE COMMENT Ii G�� ; • \ � `� �� WAT PROPOSED WATER LINE REROUTE A 04/24/23 Civil Development 5et � � � � �c9s �/ a PROPOSED SILT FENCE • • • • • � • c�s \ PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE I ; � �� 9� , � �� F . . . . I i � �� . • cq � ' • ' � .~ EXISTING GROUND SLOPE i � � . ti� s � �� : G,yS �� I ~ � � � ¢ I � � \ \\ I � \ \\ C�S �. . \ II . \ C"S'S \� •. i G�G '•, \ � \ \ : NOTES: I I • \ � \\ • i �' • . . �; \ "� ; 1 . INSTALLATION TO COMPLY WITH NEC 2017 ARTICLE 690 AND ALL I i � • , � �-�s �` ,:� APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL CODES OR REGULATIONS . ; �P • , . � .•�� 2 . EQUIPMENT SHALL BE LABELED PER NEC 690 AND XCEL ENERGY I i G�G / � ' • • . , , . . . , . . , , \ � � � � � REGULATIONS . � �� '� ,,. o .�\ \ � ` , 3 . 12 ' ACCESS ROADS SHALL BE DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE ALL �i � T� a.,.,�M `'PS � `��o � ��s \ � ` , \ CONSTRUCTION, OPERATIONS, MAINTENANCE, AND UTILITYTRAFFIC I , � � ` , THROUGHOUT THE SITE . ' I � � � � I 4. DIMENSIONS TO PROPERTY LINES AND EXISTING FEATURES ARE I i GAS - GAS � G � x x x x x � � � ` � / APPROXIMATE PENDING SURVEY. I - GAS - ` c � � � � 5 . THE AREA WITHIN THE SECURITY FENCE WILL BE VEGETATED WITH A CdAS � 9� � \ � I �, I POLLINATOR- FRIENDLY NATIVE HABITAT MIX. � � � � , : � . . . . . -f` • • . j } o° � : • • � \\ e . I � �.� � � � • � � :� \ c.� \ \� I I i < ; � � \ �� . i N >; � �\ `� � I � i � i � X Q � ) � : I � o � � . 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P� pOH 0 rm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . _ • � • • a � . - POH 04 24 2023 E ' GAS GAS GAS GAS • • • • • • , • oON ai \ — OH P . POH POH POH • P DATE : / / � � � GAS GAS GAS GAS GAS � y, o � I � /�■ o SHEET: // r ` M � O Z � USE BY SPECIAL REVI EW PERM IT - USR23 - TBD USS Auburn Solar, LLC � WQo Phone (608) 821 -6600 8401 Greenway Blvd., Suite 400 Parcel APN : 0961352100001 ; being part of the W1 /2 SE 1 /4 Middleton, WI 53562 westwoodps.com All in Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th PM . , Weld County, Colorado Westwood Professional5ervices, � n�. ', I � 36" GRAVEL WORK AREA � i I � CL OR AS SHOWN ON � � I ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS � " I � I ELECTRICAL PLANS I i I � 6 6 I � � I o > o > I � � I � Q � Q CONCRETE 5LAB x i I I � � SEE STRUCTURAL PLANS I � � 2% SLOPE 2% SLOPE � � � EXTEND STONE I PROPOSED SITE ACCESS � s- -� BASE TO EDGE OF I I EXISTING �, EXISTING AGGREGATE I ACCESS DRIVE I � � �� GR�UN� GROUND WORKING PAD I � ; � CL SEE SHEET C.200 I x I � I i 6 , 6 , FINAL FINISHED I I i � J GRADE I I i I PREPARED FOR: � � O w 4 a e a O O w w > \ \\ \ \ \ 1 � � � � 4 ACCESS — '5— — — N � � � o w � EXISTING / , /\/\/\/\/\/ ` ° ° ` ° a � DRIVE � I �� \ - � �� _ , _ ,._ .� :y . .... O 2 /o SLOPE �� _ .: w � 2% SLOPE �� GRpUN� \,\�\i\�\i��\/��\/�\\/ /� /��j� � �\ ��\ ��\ �� o i� , I ��:;� MIN . 2" STONE BASE //` //� �\ �\/ � i �- .<_ _°�:,..,n�'- EX�STING �— , �. /i. � � � GR�UND X I N , �� _ - >i;a.,.. WITHIN WORKAREA INSTALLCONDUIT I i� � I � SEE STRUCTURAL PLANS FOR AND BACKFILL PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE 16 ' ACCESS DRIVEWAY CONCRETE REVEAL REQUIREMENTS SEE ELECTRICALAND SEE DETAIL GD05 ON SHEET C401 � 100 N 6th St. #410B STRUCTURAL PLANS I I X I ,�' � Minneapolis, MN , 55403 NOTES : i ,� � i � � REVISIONS: 1 . SEE STRUCTURAL PLANS FOR FOUNDATION SUBGRADE PREPARATION AND FROST PROTECTION, IF I � � I # DATE COMMENT REQUIRED. � � � NOTES : 2. SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR CONDUIT INSTALLATION AND BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS . X � �� A 04/24/23 Civil Development 5et 1 . CONTRACTOR SHALL CONSTRUCT CROSS - SLOPE ROAD SECTION WHERE ACCESS 3 . SEE ELECTRICAL PLANS FOR EQUIPMENT LOCATIONS ON THE PAD. � � I ROADS ARE CONSTRUCTED ON A SIDE SLOPE, AND WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED ON 4. FINAL TOP OF CONCRETE PAD ELEVATION SHALL BE AT LEAST 2" ABOVE THE SURROUNDING FINAL I ,� I � PLANS, TO ENSURE THAT ROADS AND SHOULDERS REMAIN WELL DRAINED AT ALL FINISHED GRADE . CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE FINISHED GRADE PROVIDES POSITIVE DRAINAGE ,' I � TIMES. AWAY FROM EQUIPMENT PAD. � ,' � � Westw�ood TYPICAL SOLAR ACCESS DRIVE RD01 ��d NPICAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ON CONCRETE SLAB I N V0 � W�� TYPICAL SITE ENTRANCE DETAIL E N T01 - PROFILE VIEW 1 " = 40' CORNER, TERMINAL OR CROSS MEMBER BRACE POST PULL POST IF REQUIRED 6" DIA. MIN . (TYP.) LINE POST 20.0' GATE POST TUBE STEEL FRAME ./� / ��/ I- � i LOCKABLE LATCH ;��" ' _ � � � � � � _ ��--�� \ /� i _ WOVEN WIRE FABRIC I � Z _:-:-:-.,- , -:-:-:-.,- . -.,-..-:- � �� - � : ,. l. � / I co � : - --,—:--.—:—.._�—.—..—.. � �� BRACE WIRE i I I I I I GALVANIZED WIRE MESH ./� _ i I I_ � - - - - WELDED TO FRAME - - - - - �!� _.-- . -.-: . - - -., -. -; ;. . ;-. .-- . --- . -:-. .- ; -- ;-.., -- . --- . -.. � : l l � l l l l � . �. ./ ./� �\ /� /� ` � i�. � i I I 1=1 I 1=1 I I - _i=___—i=, ,— -�I I—I I—i i�— —i=__—i—i��— --i—__ ' I 1=i I I I I I I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-I � �=i � �_� � �=i i �=1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I I-1 I 1=� � i=� � �—� "—" '—" '—' � �—� � �—� � �—" '—" '—" '—� � �_� i i=� I 1=1 I 1= _ _ -1 I 1=1 � �=i i �_� � �=i i i=1 I 1= _ _ = 1=' � �= _� � �_� � �=i � �-i i I-I � �-i i �_� � � i � �_i i �-� � �-i i �_� � i �_I I I-1 I I-1 I I ,-. -. . .- -. . .-. . .- -. . .-. . .- -„ ,-. . . -i i i-i i i-i i i . i i i-i i i-i i i-i i . GRADE � SEE FENCING COMPANY SPECIFICATIONS FOR MAX. SPACING NOTES : 1 . FENCE AND GATE TYPE TO BE APPROVED BY OWNER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION 2. STRUCTURAL DESIGN TO BE PROVIDED BY FENCE SUPPLIER NOTES: 3 . DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. ACTUAL DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY 1 . FENCE AND GATE TYPE TO BE APPROVED BY OWNER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER 2 . STRUCTURAL DESIGN TO BE PROVIDED BY FENCE SUPPLIER 4. A KNOX PAD LOCK WILL BE PLACE ON CHAINED GATES OR KNOX BOX WITH GATE ACCESS KEYS WILL BE MOUNTED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS. 3 . DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION SHOWN ABOVE ARE FOR REFERENCE ONLY. ACTUAL DIMENSIONS AND INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER/SUPPLIER 5. SEE NOTES IN DETAIL FN01 ON THIS SHEET. Westw�ood TYPICAL LIVESTOCK FENCE DETAIL F N 03 �� TYPICAL LIVESTOCK FENCE VEHICLE GATE DETAIL F N 04 (NOT TO SCALE) (NOT TO SCALE) U SS Au bu rn NOTES: � 1 . DANGER LABEL FOR SECURITY FENCE; SPACED EVERY 100 FEETAROUND So l a r L LC ° PERIMETER OF ARRAY. SIGNS SHALL BE AT LEAST 14 GAUGE GALVANIZED STEEL OR � ALUMINUM OR MINIMUM 3/32 '� THICK UV 1 ' MINC OVERT BOVE MATCH INTO EXISTING GRADE Weld Cou nty, Colorado M STABILIZED POLYCARBONATE OR 4: 1 MAX SLOPE 12' ACCESS DRIVE PLEXIGLASS WITH 20 YEAR MINIMUM LIFE MATCH INTO EXISTING H I G H VO LTAG E K E E P O U T UV RESISTANT PAINT/LAMINATE FINISH . � � �E 4: 1 MAx s �oPE DRAINAGE STRUCTURES LOCATED FASTEN TO FENCE WITH A MINIMUM OF (4) AT SITE ENTRANCE. SEE PLAN _ - GALVANIZED STEEL OR 1 /4 " NOMINAL SHEET C.200 . . � � ~ HEAVY DUTY UV STABILIZED ZIP TIES. Typ I C � I D � l � I I S � PHOTOVOLTAIC ARRAY � (� EXISTING � � EXISTING � � GROUND CULVERT GROUND � �, _ a � AUTHORIZED PERSON N EL ON LY � � o � INSTALL CULVERT TO MATCH EXISTING DITCH SLOPE, SET N N INVERT 6" BELOW DITCH BOTTOM � � PRELI M I NARY � � � 2 � � NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION � � 0 � m a a - 04/24/ 2023 � DATE : � � WestNwod TYPICAL DANGER LABEL FOR SECURITY FENCE S N 0 �W°°d TYPICAL CULVERT SECTION VIEW G D0 Q V � SHEET: � C400 0 r M � O Z � USE BY SPECIAL REVI EW PERM IT - USR23 - TBD USS Auburn Solar, LLC � WQo Phone (608) 821 -6600 8401 Greenway Blvd., Suite 400 Parcel APN : 0961352100001 ; being part of the W1 /2 SE 1 /4 Middleton, WI 53562 westwoodps.com All in Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th PM . , Weld County, Colorado Westwood Professional5ervices, � n�. 36 " WIDE FILTER FABRIC DRIVEN WOODEN 5 ' MIN STEEL/WOOD � STAKES TO BE � FLOW NOTES : PERPENDICULAR P� T- POST �� 1 . FIBER ROLLS SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO UPSLOPE DISTURBANCE ACTIVITIES UNSLOPE DISTURBED TO SURFACE FL0V1/ �`� � � FLO�N COMMENCE . AREA/PROJECT SITE � -� / ��NP� _ �- PONDING HEIGHT 2 STRAWOLLS SHALL BE PREFABRICATED AND MADE FROM WEED FREE RICE P��Q �� p, � �,� FLAX, OR A SIMILAR AGRICULTURAL MATERIAL BOUND INTO A TIGHT fLOV1L FLOW � ,��,��,��,��,�%;`% ° �N FILTER FABRIC, ATTACH TUBULAR ROLL BY NETTING . USE A 6 " OR 12 " DIA. ROLL. -�- -� \S-��1G P `''�`%��;>��'T`��'��;��,�� :��'::�'<�:�%:�%:,�T��6 SQ PC� �' TEMPORARY RADIUS TO f SECURELY TO UPSTREAM 3 . TRENCHES SHALL BE CREATED ALONG THE SLOPE OF THE PERIMETER. THE EX ASSIST WITH DELIVERIES (TYP.) SIDE OF POST WITH TRENCH DEPTH SHOULD BE 1 /4 TO 1 /3 OF THE THICKNESS OF THE ROLL, AND THE 3 - 501b TENSILE STRENGTH WIDTH SHOULD EQUAL THE ROLL DIAMETER, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE AREA TO 5 ' STEEL PLASTIC ZIP -TIES PER BACKFILL THE TRENCH . T - POST POST WITHIN TOP 8 " OF 4. STAKE FIBER ROLLS INTO THE TRENCH . DRIVE STAKES AT THE END OF EACH FIBER 15 ' RADIUS (TYP.) FABRIC ROLL AND SPACED 4 FEET MAXIMUM ON CENTER. USE WOOD STAKES WITH � ��_ RUNOFF NOMINAL CLASSIFICATION OF 0. 75 IN BY 0. 75 IN . AND A MINIMUM LENGTH OF 24 WRAP ENDS UPSLOPE TO PREPARED FOR: STANDARD DETAIL "_" '_ , CONTAIN RUNOFF FROM �� i�� 111=111 *� � � �� SET CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE ' - � g IN . OVERLAP ROLLS , . uiTiiiiiTi ;�': : BACK FROM PUBLIC ROAD ��N TRENCH WITH NATIVE BACKFILL 12 " MIN . �� " " ' l' 5 . ROLLS SHALL BE INSTALLED PERPENDICULAR TO WATER MOVEMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION AREA A MINIMUM 6 " }� SEE SHEET C. 300 M\N��,1�� ; � �� ''� � � 4 " PARALLEL TO THE SLOPE CONTOUR. UNDISTURBED AREA � J '�` � � ,�2 � , � ; FABRIC SLICED INTO SOIL 6. TURN THE ENDS OF THE FIBER ROLLS UP SLOPE TO PREVENT RUNOFF FROM ' ��;;� FODS REUSABLE CONSTRUCTION WITH COMPACTED GOING AROUND THE ROLL. THE UPSLOPE POINT SHOULD BE A MINIMUM 6 ° _ _. �- .tr .. ^:e..ig `•.>li�0.r1YY ENTRANCE INSTALLED IN A 1X5T BACKFILL HIGHER IN ELEVATION THAN THE LOW POINT. - � CONFIGURATION OR APPROVED EQUAL 7. IF MORE THAN ONE FIBER ROLL IS PLACED IN A ROW, THE ROLLS SHOULD BE OVERLAPPED A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES, NOT ABUTTED. 1 00 N 6th St. #41 0B 8. FIBER ROLLS ENCASED WITH PLASTIC NETTING ARE USED FOR A TEMPORARY 10. FIBER ROLLS MUST BE INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR Minneapolis, MN , 55403 NOTES: NOTES : APPLICATION ONLY AND SHOULD BE REMOVED FOLLOWING STABILIZATION . THE ASSOCIATED PROJECT TYPE AND RISK LEVEL. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT AT A MINIMUM , THE 1 . CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE SHALL ADHERE TO CDOT REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICLE 1 . INSPECT AND REPAIR FENCE AFTER EACH STORM EVENT AND REMOVE SEDIMENT FIBER ROLLS USED IN A PERMANENT APPLICATION SHALL BE ENCASED WITH A BMPS BE INSPECTED WEEKLY, PRIOR TO FORECASTED RAIN EVENTS, DAILY DURING EXTENDED RAIN REVISIONS: TRACKING CONTROL. WHEN ACCUMULATED TO 1 /3 THE HEIGHT OF THE FABRIC OR MORE. BIODEGRADABLE MATERIAL AND MAY BE LEFT IN . EVENTS, AND AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF RAIN EVENTS . # DATE COMMENT 2. CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE SHALL BE INSTALLED PER MANUFACTURER 2 . REMOVED SEDIMENT SHALL BE DEPOSITED TO AN AREA THAT WILL NOT CONTRIBUTE 9. TEMPORARY INSTALLATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE REMOVED WHEN UP GRADIENT 11 . REPAIR OR REPLACE SPLIT, TORN, UNRAVELING, OR SLUMPING FIBER ROLLS. SPECIFICATIONS . SEDIMENT OFF - SITE AND CAN BE PERMANENTLY STABILIZED . AREAS ARE STABILIZED PER GENERAL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS, AND/OR 12. SEDIMENT THAT ACCUMULATES UPSLOPE OF THE BMP SHOULD BE PERIODICALLY REMOVED IN A 04/24/23 Civil Development 5et 3 . IF SEDIMENT TRACKING IS OBSERVED ON EXISTING PAVED ROADWAY, THE 3 . SILT FENCE SHALL BE PLACED ON SLOPE CONTOURS TO MAXIMIZE PONDING POLLUTANT SOURCES NO LONGER PRESENT A HAZARD. BUT, THEY SHOULD ALSO ORDER TO MAINTAIN BMP EFFECTIVENESS . SEDIMENT SHOULD BE REMOVED WHEN SEDIMENT CONTRACTOR SHALL SCRAPE AND SWEEP THE SURFACE . EFFICIENCY. BE REMOVED BEFORE VEGETATION BECOMES TOO MATURE SO THAT THE ACCUMULATION REACHES ONE -THIRD THE DESIGNATED SEDIMENT STORAGE DEPTH . 4. REGULAR INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PERFORMED OVER LIFE OF USE. 4. ALL ENDS OF THE SILT FENCE SHALL BE WRAPPED UPSLOPE SO THE ELEVATION OF THE REMOVAL PROCESS DOES NOT DISTURB MORE SOIL AND VEGETATION THAN IS 13 . RILLS OR GULLIES MAY BEGIN TO FORM FOLLOWING MAJOR STORM EVENTS WHERE RUNOFF HAS 5 . LENGTH MAY BE NEED TO BE EXTENDED AS NECESSARY TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE. BOTTOM OF FABRIC IS HIGHER THAN " PONDING HEIGHT " . NECESSARY OVERTOPPED THE FIBER ROLLS . THESE RILLS OR GULLIES SHOULD BE PROMPTLY REPAIRED. Westw�ood CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE G DO 5 ��d SILT FENCE G D03 �� TYPICAL FIBER ROLLS FOR PERIMETER CONTROL G D42 NOT TO SCALE NOTES : SPACING FOR STAPLES 4' *AN APPROVED ALTERNATE MAY BE USED* SLOPE RATIO STAPLES/YARD ° 1 . DIMENSIONS MAY VARY BASED ON MODULE SELECTED. * USE AS NEEDED* 2: 1 (H :V > 1 .2 STAPLES � � � - = �`� 2 . SOLAR EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN 1 ' OF FREEBOARD FROM THE WSE X 2 : 1 - 1 1 1 .7 STAPLES �� ' - 12 3 . NO HABITABLE STRUCTURES PROPOSED ON SITE � ,, � � ,� �� BERM �� -� -� ii �, -, -, iiii � � �" � TAMP DIRT i�\ OVER MAT/ VARIES PER MODULE SELECTED z ' - VARIES c., �,� > '. a; ��` BLANKET �, � � ` ��, N �Q ��Q�" r r /\��/\��/\/\��/j��. % / / / ' � ' _ � r �\�j\�j��` i; r � _ _, .., � _ ; r � � r r /�. ' %\��. ' " � r r j� GENERAL A A � �V RIES i�� STAPLE � Q- � �� \ � PATTERN @ j\��i�. �� 6. 5 ' ROCKACCESS MIN . 4° � � r ' \\��\\ � �� 1`�E� ��O�H � OVERLAP � �/j��/j./ � i 4' Pg��1A1ER ' URCE � CONCRETE � r � ��:'� ��' 5� 9 B v e v � WASHOUT SIGN ° ��/�`�/ � �� N N � EARTH BERM � SILT FENCE ' � � � � ��j,�// � i� NON -WOVEN GEOTEXTILE � � MULTCH & SEED � /��/ � FILTER FABRIC UNDER t t � �� TYPICAL TREATMENT NOTE5 : ,�� `� � WET SLOPE LINING TYPICAL SLOPE <i,,i, ii� ii� 1 . CONCRETE WASHOUT AREAS WILL HAVE AN IMPERMEABLE LINER TO PREVENT ��, ; � -� Pg�E CONCRETE WASHOUT WATER FROM INFILTRATING/CONTACTING WITH SOIL. SOIL STABILIZATION ��\,� WA1ER � ISOMETRIC VIEW IMPERMEABLE LINER INCLUDES 10 MIL POLYLINER OR COMPACTED CLAY LINER. NOTES: � � � WASHOUT SYSTEMS CAN BE USED AS ALTERNATE WASHOUT AREAS . 1 . REFER TO THE PROJECT SWPPP FOR IMPLEMENTATION REQUIREMENTS . - 2 . MATS/BLANKETS SHOULD BE INSTALLED VERTICALLY DOWNSLOPE. SECTION A-A 3 . SLOPE SURFACE SHALL BE FREE OF ROCKS, CLODS, STICK AND GRASS . t MINIMUIM 1 ' FREEBOARD BETWEEN DRIP 4. MATS/BLANKETS SHALL HAVE GOOD SOIL CONTACT. WATER SURFACE ELEVATION EDGE OF PANEL AND WSE 1 . 5 ' MIN SILT FENCE 5 . LAY BLANKETS LOOSELY AND STAKE OR STAPLE TO MAINTAIN DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE SOIL. IMPERMEABLE LINER 6. DO NOT STRETCH . 7. BLANKET TYPE AND WEIGHT MUST BE CHOOSEN BASED ON SITE CONDITIONS AND ' MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS . ,,. � 8. STAPLE LENGTHS SHALL CONFORM TO MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDATIONS. Westwood TYPICAL TRACKER PANEL PROFILE VIEWS TRK01 �� CONCRETE WASHOUT AREA G DOV W��d TURF REINOFORCEMEONTIMATS FOR S OPES G D21 NOTES : SILT FENCE OR OTHER PS� � PS� � Psc1 1 . DIMENSIONS MAY VARY BASED ON INVERTER AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SELECTED. APPROVED PERIMETER � 2 . SOLAR EQUIPMENT TO RETAIN 1 ' OF FREEBOARD FROM THE WSE . SEDIMENT CONTROL s� 3 . NO HABITABLE STRUCTURES PROPOSED ON SITE. 3 ' MIN ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT �� V SS Au bu rn STRING INVERTER � . . . . . � � STOCKPILE : . : ;. . . : . : . . ::. . . :..: � A a � Solar LLC , � ` / esG Weld County, Colorado a ; . . o � A� / PSc FINAL `�` � Qs� FINISHED ` Psc GRADE PLAN VIEW � Typical Details � 1 ' MIN . FREEBOARD MAX SLOPE SILT FENCE OR OTHER � WATER SURFACE 2 APPROVED PERIMETER � ELEVATION � SEDIMENT CONTROL � � � � m � a M � "' z 1 ' MIN . FREEBOARD � WATER SURFACE ELEVATION N � 3 PRELI M I NARY ° ��` SECTION A-A o � RA ° E � \/ ;\\�;�\�;�\�;�\�;�\`;\\j , NOTEs : NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION m //� //' �� //�, / 1 . SOIL STOCKPILES SHALL BE LOCATED ON SITE AND BE ENCLOSED WITH SILT FENCE OR a � OTHER APPROVED PERIMETER SEDIMENT CONTROL. IF THE SOIL IS TO REMAIN € TYPICAL STRING INVERTER TYPICAL EQUIPMENT PAD 04/24/ 2023 � EXPOSED FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS, IT SHALL BE HAND BROADCASTED AND MULCHED DATE : a Q ACCORDING TO THE NPDES PERMIT. V� i o I N \ / 01 SS0 � SHEET: � � O 1 o Westwood TYPICAL INVERTER AND EQUIPMENT PAD PROFILE VIEWS V Westwood SOIL STOCKPILE PROTECTION M a NOT TO SCALE � z � USE BY SPECIAL REVI EW PERM IT - USR23 - TBD USS Auburn Solar, LLC � WQo Phone (608) 821 -6600 8401 Greenway Blvd., Suite 400 Parcel APN : 0961352100001 ; being part of the W1 /2 SE 1 /4 Middleton, WI 53562 westwoodps.com DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS All in Section 35 , Township 5 North , Range 65 West of the 6th PM . , Weld County, Colorado Westwood Professional5ervices, � n�. 1 . Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit, USR23 - TBD, is for a Solar Energy 25 . The Use by Special Review area shall be limited to the plans shown hereon and governed by the foregoing Facility in the A (Agricultural ) Zone District, subject to the Development Standards stated hereon . standards and all applicable Weld County regulations . Substantial changes from the plans or Development Standards, as shown or stated , shall require the approval of an amendment of the Permit by the Weld County Board of County 2 . Approval of this plan may create a vested property right pursuant to Section 23 - 8 - 10 of the Weld Commissioners before such changes from the plans or Development Standards are permitted . Any other changes County Code . ( Department of Planning Services) . shall be filed in the office of the Department of Planning Services 3 . Any future structures or uses onsite must obtain the appropriate Zoning and Building Permits . 26 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with all of the foregoing Development Standards . Noncompliance with any of the foregoing Development Standards may be reason for revocation of the 4 . The facility is unmanned and will operate year round . Limited maintenance personnel may visit the Permit by the Board of County Commissioners site once operational . PREPARED FOR: 27 . Construction or Use pursuant to approval of a Use by Special Review Permit shall be commenced within three ( 3 ) 5 . Height limitation . Ground - mounted solar collectors shall not exceed 25 feet in height, measured from the highest years from the date of approval , unless otherwise specified by the Board of County Commissioners when issuing the natural grade below each solar panel to the highest extent of the solar panel rotation . original Permit, or the Permit shall be vacated . The Director of the Department of Planning Services may grant an � _ , _ � J}� � � � extension of time , for good cause shown , upon a written request by the landowner . ` �?�; 6 . Glare . The Solar Energy Facility shall be placed so that concentrated solar glare from its solar collectors will not be =- ��" �� .�_ n . ,n. � _ ��aY�0.r1�^ 4 directed toward or onto nearby properties or roadways at a • ny time of the day. 28 . A Use by Special Review shall terminate when the use is discontinued for a period of three (3 ) consecutive years, the use of the land changes or the time period established by the Board of County Commissioners through the 100 N 6th St. #410B 7 . Dust mitigation . The operators of the SEF shall continuously employ the practices for controlling fugitive dust, approval process expires . The landowner may notify the Department of Planning Services of a termination of the use, Minneapolis, MN , 55403 detailed in their accepted Dust Mitigation Plan , per Section 23 -4 - 1030 . C .4 of the Weld County Code, as amended or Planning Services staff may observe that the use has been terminated . When either the Department of Planning REVISIONS: Services is notified by the landowner, or when the Department of Planning Services observes that the use may have # DATE COMMENT 8 . Underground cables . All electrical cables on the improved area shall be buried , except for direct current string been terminated , the Planner shall send certified written notice to the landowner asking that the landowner request A 04/24/23 CivilDevelopment5et wires that connect between solar collectors, direct current collection circuits between rows of solar arrays that are no to vacate the Use by Special Review Permit . more than four (4) feet above grade crossings, substations, switchyards, and circuit voltages greater than 34 . 5 kilovolts (where necessary) . 29 . RIGHT TO EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: Weld County has some of the most abundant mineral resources, including , but not limited to, sand and gravel , oil , natural gas, and coal . Under title 34 of the Colorado 9 . Fencing . The Solar Energy Facility shall be enclosed with a security fence, as approved , pursuant to the Fencing Revised Statutes, minerals are vital resources because (a ) the state ' s commercial mineral deposits are essential to the Plan shown heron . Appropriate signage shall be placed upon such fencing that warns the public of the high voltage state ' s economy; ( b) the populous counties of the state face a critical shortage of such deposits; and (c) such deposits therein . should be extracted according to a rational plan , calculated to avoid waste of such deposits and cause the least practicable disruption of the ecology and quality of life of the citizens of the populous counties of the state . 10 . Stormwater management. The Operator of the Solar Energy Facility shall comply with the approved Final Drainage Report and the required Storm Drainage Criteria pursuant to Chapter 8, Article XI of the Weld County Code . Mineral resource locations are widespread throughout the County and people moving into these areas must Ground mounted solar collector systems shall be exempt from impervious surface calculations if the soil under the recognize the various impacts associated with this development . Often times, mineral resource sites are fixed to their collectors is designated hydrologic A or B soil groups by the Natural Resources Conservation Service ( NRCS ) . geographical and geophysical locations . Moreover, these resources are protected property rights and mineral owners should be afforded the opportunity to extract the mineral resource . 11 . Decommissioning . The site shall adhere to the accepted Decommissioning and 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 30 . WELD COUNTY ' S RIGHT TO FARM STATEMENT: Weld County is one of the most productive agricultural counties decommissioning in the event that the holder has not commenced decommissioning and reclamation activities within in the United States, typically ranking in the top ten counties in the country in total market value of agricultural 90 days of the Board of County Commissioners ' order or Resolution directing decommissioning and reclamation . products sold . The rural areas of Weld County may be open and spacious, but they are intensively used for agriculture . Persons moving into a rural area must recognize and accept there are drawbacks, including 12 . The site shall be maintained in accordance with accepted Property Maintenance Plan conflicts with long - standing agricultural practices and a lower level of services than in town . Along with the drawbacks come the incentives which attract urban dwellers to relocate to rural areas : open views, spaciousness, 13 . During construction , all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, wildlife, lack of city noise and congestion , and the rural atmosphere and way of life . Without neighboring farms, C . R. S . § 30 - 20 - 100 . 5 ) shall be stored and removed for final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and those features which attract urban dwellers to rural Weld County would quickly be gone forever. groundwater contamination Agricultural users of the land should not be expected to change their long - established agricultural practices to 14 . During construction , no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site . This is not meant to include accommodate the intrusions of urban users into a rural area . Well - run agricultural activities will generate those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facllities off- site impacts, including noise from tractors and equipment; slow - moving farm vehicles on rural roads; dust from Act, C . R. S . § 30 - 20 - 100 . 5 animal pens, field work, harvest and gravel roads; odor from animal confinement, silage and manure; smoke from ditch burning ; flies and mosquitoes; hunting and trapping activities; shooting sports, legal hazing of nuisance wildlife ; 15 . During construction , waste materials shall be handled , stored , and disposed of in a manner that controls fugitive and the use of pesticides and fertilizers in the fields, including the use of aerial spraying . It is common practice for dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and other potential nuisance conditions . The facility shall operate agricultural producers to utilize an accumulation of agricultural machinery and supplies to assist in their in accordance with Chapter 14, Article I of the Weld County Code agricultural operations . A concentration of miscellaneous agricultural materials often produces a visual disparity between rural and urban areas of the County. Section 35 - 3 . 5 - 102 , C R. S . , provides that an agricultural operation shall 16 . During construction , adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided . Portable toilets shall be not be found to be a public or private nuisance if the agricultural operation alleged to be a nuisance employs serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand sanitizers, be screened from public view, and removed methods or practices that are commonly or reasonably associated with agricultural production . when construction is completed . Water has been , and continues to be, the lifeline for the agricultural community. It is unrealistic to assume that 17 . Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the duration of construction of the ditches and reservoirs may simply be moved " out of the way " of residential development . When moving to the facility. County, property owners and residents must realize they cannot take water from irrigation ditches, lakes, or other V SS Au bu rn 18 . The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of state and federal agencies and the Weld structures, unless they have an adjudicated right to the water. County Code . Weld County covers a land area of approximately four thousand (4, 000) square miles in size (twice the size of the S o I a r L LC State of Delaware) with more than three thousand seven hundred (3 , 700) miles of state and County roads outside of 19 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant to municipalities . The sheer magnitude of the area to be served stretches available resources . Law enforcement is based Weld County Colorado Chapter 15 , Articles I and II , of the Weld County Code . on responses to complaints more than on patrols of the County, and the distances which must be traveled may delay � 20 . The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road , including damages and/or all emergency responses, including law enforcement, ambulance, and fire . Fire protection is usually provided by volunteers who must leave their � obs and families to respond to emergencies . County gravel roads, no matter how off- site tracking . often they are bladed , will not provide the same kind of surface expected from a paved road . Snow removal priorities � mean that roads from subdivisions to arterials may not be cleared for several days after a major snowstorm . Services Weld Cou nty - � 21 . The property owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance Agreement. in rural areas, in many cases, will not be equivalent to municipal services . Rural dwellers must, by necessity, be more � ,� . . . . . . self- sufficientthan urban dwellers . Deve opment � 22 . The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained . Sta n d a rd s m N 23 . The property owner or operator shall be responsible for complying with the Design and People are exposed to different hazards in the County than in an urban or suburban setting . Farm equipment and oil , field equipment, ponds and irrigation ditches, electrical power for pumps and center pivot operations, high speed � Operation Standards of Chapter 23 of the Weld County Code . . . . . . . � traffic, sandburs, puncture vines, territorial farm dogs and livestock, and open burning present real threats . PRELI M I NARY � 24 . Necessary personnel from the Weld County Departments of Planning Services, Public Works, and Public Health Controlling children ' s activities is important, not only for their safety, but also for the protection of the farmer' s NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION � and Environment shall be granted access onto the property at any reasonable time in order to ensure the activities livelihood . m a a � carried out on the property comply with the Conditions of Approval and Development Standards stated herein and all DATE : O4/24/ ZO23 Qapplicable Weld County regulations V � SHEET: � C402 M � O Z � Attachment 2 USDA Web Soil Survey Map Hydrologic Soil Group—Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part in N 4 0O M M O O k 530590 530660 530730 530800 530870 530940 531010 40° 21 38 N --a I.,- - v: y i4 S--1, ` 7gOrkk _ _ �_ ,. ‘44\1/4 1.' Ilk said_ - , ' - ,, ft . \I , ,,• ' - . - . - - .' • c ts i sIi I I •4 ' L • k 9 1 -t b1/2'' — :n l� e • e , i ' 000..dietia"/ rA : I in .. • ler i. 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Jrc\i ij ; 40° 21' 19" N I - I I—_ I 40° 21' 19" N 530590 530660 530730 530800 530870 530940 531010 j M ct nil Map Scale: 1 :2,900 if printed on A portrait (8.5" x 11") sheet. en "' Meters ° N 0 40 80 160 240 A Feet 0 100 200 400 600 Map projection: Web Mercator Corner coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 13N WGS84 :::::., M Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 4/19/2023 aiii Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 1 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION Area of Interest (AO!) ® C The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at Area of Interest (AOI ) 1 : 24 ,000 . 0 C/D Soils0 D Warning : Soil Map may not be valid at this scale. Soil Rating Polygons A O Not rated or not available Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil A/D Water Features line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of Streams and Canals contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed B scale . Transportation B/D Rails Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map C Interstate Highways measurements. C/D US Routes Source of Map : Natural Resources Conservation Service D Web Soil Survey URL : Major Roads Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG :3857) Not rated or not available Local Roads Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator Soil Rating Lines Background projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts * A distance and area . A projection that preserves area , such as the mew Aerial Photography Albers equal-area conic projection , should be used if more A/D accurate calculations of distance or area are required . kaws B This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as BID of the version date(s) listed below. HoeC Soil Survey Area: Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Survey Area Data : Version 21 , Sep 1 , 2022 C/D Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales kipii D 1 : 50 ,000 or larger. ise Not rated or not available Date(s) aerial images were photographed : Jun 8, 2021 —Jun 12, 2021 Soil Rating Points A The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were compiled and digitized probably differs from the background ® A/D imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor B shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident. 0 B/D Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 4/19/2023 aa Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 2 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Hydrologic Soil Group Map unit symbol Map unit name Rating Acres in AOI Percent of AOI 72 Vona loamy sand, 0 to 3 A 27.9 100 .0% percent slopes Totals for Area of Interest 27.9 100.0% Description Hydrologic soil groups are based on estimates of runoff potential . Soils are assigned to one of four groups according to the rate of water infiltration when the soils are not protected by vegetation , are thoroughly wet, and receive precipitation from long-duration storms . The soils in the United States are assigned to four groups (A, B , C , and D ) and three dual classes (A/D , BID , and C/D ) . The groups are defined as follows : Group A. Soils having a high infiltration rate (low runoff potential ) when thoroughly wet. These consist mainly of deep , well drained to excessively drained sands or gravelly sands . These soils have a high rate of water transmission . Group B . Soils having a moderate infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of moderately deep or deep , moderately well drained or well drained soils that have moderately fine texture to moderately coarse texture . These soils have a moderate rate of water transmission . Group C . Soils having a slow infiltration rate when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of soils having a layer that impedes the downward movement of water or soils of moderately fine texture or fine texture . These soils have a slow rate of water transmission . Group D . Soils having a very slow infiltration rate (high runoff potential ) when thoroughly wet. These consist chiefly of clays that have a high shrink-swell potential , soils that have a high water table , soils that have a claypan or clay layer at or near the surface , and soils that are shallow over nearly impervious material . These soils have a very slow rate of water transmission . If a soil is assigned to a dual hydrologic group (A/D , BID , or C/D ) , the first letter is for drained areas and the second is for undrained areas . Only the soils that in their natural condition are in group D are assigned to dual classes . Rating Options Aggregation Method: Dominant Condition Component Percent Cutoff: None Specified Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 4/19/2023 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 4 Hydrologic Soil Group—Weld County, Colorado, Southern Part Tie-break Rule: Higher Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 4/19/2023 Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 4 of 4 U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC DUST AND WEED MITIGATION PLAN A description of those methods by which dust emanating from the proposed SEF and the weeds growing upon the impacted area will be mitigated. The proposed SEF will minimize and control any dust emanating from the proposed SEF. US Solar will implement the following procedures to fulfill this intention : 1 . Prior to construction commencement, a temporary cover crop will be planted onsite. This helps minimize erosion and dust-creation throughout the construction period . Common cover crop generally includes hay, oats, or other grasses that can easily be established on dry land and that have been proven to reduce erosion and dust. USS Auburn Solar LLC does not anticipate that the construction processes will generate a significant amount of dust. The cover crop will reduce any amount of dust that is produced . 2 . Following the construction period, the land within the proposed SEF's fenced area will be vegetated with a pollinator- friendly habitat mix. Put another way, the ground beneath and in - between the rows of solar modules will be transformed into a mix of low- lying, deep- rooted habitat. The habitat mix will be low-maintenance and will help minimize erosion, dust creation, and stormwater runoff. The habitat mix will also help stabilize the soil throughout the lifespan of the proposed SEF. 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" The residence of Shannon and Donna Stevenson is located about 335 feet east of our proposed project. Therefore, in April 2023, US Solar obtained a signed waiver from the Stevenson family (who are generally supportive of solar) in which they agreed to the lesser setback without screening . Because of the signed setback waiver, USS Auburn Solar LLC does not propose any screening to our proposed SEF . Should Weld County officials reach a different conclusion during its internal review of our application or at the public hearings, US Solar is of course open to adding screening outside relevant portions of the proposed SEF. Should screening be required, US Solar would likely propose Rocky Mountain Juniper, which historically perform very well on sites with dry soil conditions. UdS4JOIAR, 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612.230 .0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar.com Weld County Department of Planning Services P.O. Box 758 1 402 North 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80632 To the Weld County Department of Planning Services, We live on parcel 096135200058 in Weld County. Luke Gildemeister of US Solar/USS Auburn Solar LLC (applicant) has spoken with us regarding the future proposed Solar Energy Facility (SEF) on parcel 096135200001 belonging to Les Matson. We have reviewed a proposed site plan for the project, and we understand that our residence is located under 500 feet of the proposed SEF's eastern fence. We are OK with this reduced setback. Sinc , an 1Sll r- L Donna L. Stevenson Date: b c Urt:: LAR 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230.0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC TRAFFIC NARRATIVE / STATEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS Traffic Narrative: 1 . Describe how many roundtrips/day are expected for each vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups, Tandem Trucks, Semi -Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip = One (1 ) trip in and one ( 1 ) trip out of site). US Solar expects the following total quantities of round trips during the construction period, which is about six (6) months in length: -Approximately 25 semi -truck deliveries for racking material -Approximately 15 semi -truck deliveries for all solar modules -Approximately 10 semi -truck deliveries for inverters, switchgear, and transformer -Approximately 20 semi -truck deliveries for Balance of Plant equipment We expect no more than four (4) deliveries on any given day. Most deliveries will occur within a time period of a couple days. 2. Describe the expected travel routes or haul routes for site traffic. A formal haul route has not yet been solidified . US Solar expects a majority of traffic will enter the proposed SEF site via northbound Highway 85 to eastbound County Road 52. Traffic may also enter the site the following ways: southbound Highway 85 to eastbound County Road 52, southbound County Road 45, or from westbound County Road 52 . 3 . Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of traffic will come from the north, 20% from the south, 30% from the east, etc.) . As stated above, a formal haul route has not yet been determined . US Solar expects approximately 70% of traffic to get to the site via northbound Highway 85 to eastbound County Road 52. US Solar expects approximately 10% of traffic to get to the site via each of the following three (3) ways: southbound Highway 85 to eastbound County Road 52, southbound County Road 45, or from westbound County Road 52. 4. Describe the time of day that you expect highest traffic volumes. We expect that most site visits will be conducted within normal business hours, approximately 8 AM MST to 5 PM MST. US Solar does not anticipate that a Traffic Impact Study will be required for the proposed SEF. Statement of Transportation Construction Impacts: 1 . Haul route map showing a minimum of one ( 1 ) mile traveled road and must include a connection to a paved, publicly- maintained road . Please see the attached visual for the haul route map of USS Auburn Solar LLC. 2. Agreement to mitigate construction traffic impacts to the area surrounding the proposed SEF. U �. j:: 100 N 6t" Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230.0172 ._ Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com USS Auburn Solar LLC agrees to mitigate construction traffic impacts to the area surrounding the proposed SEF. The proposed SEF's traffic impact will be negligible — no impacts are expected . 3. Describe what impacts construction of the project will have upon transportation patterns in the area intended to be served or affected by the proposal. Construction of the proposed SEF will have a negligible impact on transportation patterns in the vicinity of the area . We have outlined the expected approximate quantities of roundtrips above. We expect no more than four (4) deliveries on any given day. Therefore, there will be no impacts to transportation patterns in the area during the construction period . 4. Describe the potential construction impact on roads within the County. Deliveries to the construction site of the proposed SEF will have no impact on roads within Weld County. We don't anticipate that any impact will be created . 5. Identify improvements required to any roads within the County in order to serve the project adequately. No improvements are required to any road within the County in order to serve the project adequately. • t ji— i r. tY*� , n.:si „Jo 11 '1inl' 7• T - II 1 `if • f • I. r •0 III ' '! ►rt rl��_vr 1 -�• L., of-. ` �.- '• }V ,� � 1 �:-", ' '' i Y•�'• M 1 z r ill t ' x* ; rf. a�. .+i Jl�,,�w.y1 T. I� f�'I I n r,....„ I s _. • _. i. lit itti L• il,' -- . . .. 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'Tilt 44iellArt •t m S 1 - :' - Red — NB 85 to EB 52 (70%) ItI n r Green = SB 85 to EB 52 ( 10%) ft Blue = SB 45 ( 10%) _ VW r• a o 11,"yellow - wB 52 ( 10%} by jj _ - • t ----C), t- • y#_ , ? a '� Rocky Isis/lour tiro ' r $ .1 I . is a • 1 , U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com Weld County Department of Planning Services P.O. Box 758 1402 N . 17th Ave Greeley, CO 80632 USS AUBURN SOLAR LLC NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF OWNERS/OPERATORS To whom it may concern : Below is a list of the names and addresses of any owner, operator of any oil and gas facilities, irrigation ditches/laterals, pipelines, overhead lines, railroad , etc. on the property, if applicable. Swan Exploration, LLC 8100 E. Maplewood Avenue, Suite 240 Greenwood Village, CO 80111 Kerr- McGee Oil & Gas Onshore LP ATTN : Land Manager/Wattenberg 1099 18th Street Suite 1500 Denver, CO 80202 Denver Pacific Railway Company (now defunct) [ No Address] The Lincoln Land Company (now defunct) [ No Address] Lower Latham Reservoir Company 8209 W 20th St. Suite A Greeley, CO 80634 Patrick L. McNear [Address Unknown] Roger E. Olson [Address Unknown] Snyder Operating Partnership L. P. 1801 California Street Suite 3500 Denver, CO 80202 Soco Wattenberg Corporation 1625 Broadway St., Suite 2200 Denver, CO 80631 U %0U\R 100 N 6th Street, Suite 410B 612 . 230. 0172 Minneapolis, MN 55403 www. us-solar. com PanEnergy Services Inc. 5400 Westheimer Court Houston, TX 77056 Londell A. Bunting 21529 County Road 52 Greeley, CO 80631 DCP Midstream ATTN : Nicholas Hagenlock 6900 E. Layton Avenue, Suite 900 Denver, CO 80237 Noble Energy Inc. (now Chevron, as of 2020) 6001 Bollinger Canyon Road San Ramon, CA 94583 Associated Natural Gas, Inc. 1401 Seventeenth Street Suite 600, PO Box 5493 Denver, CO 80217 Panhandle Eastern Pipe Line Company 635 N . 7th, PO Box 127 Brighton, CO 80601 Bryan Bunting 22196 County Road 52 Greeley, CO 80631 Kerr- McGee Rocky Mountain Corporation 1999 Broadway, Suite 3600 Denver, CO 80202 Chevron (for abandoned Bunting oil wells) Chevron Rockies Business Unit ATTN : Jared Martin 2115 117th Ave. Greeley, CO 80634 S 1 IP P r . Notice of inquiry Weld County Pre-application Case a PRE22-0097 Date of Inquiry f 4122/2022 Municipality Evans CPA Name of Person inquiring Michelle Simms (US Solari Property Owner Les Matson Construction, tnc. Planner Michael Hall Planner Phone Number (9701400-3528 Planner Email Address rnhalliSw,eldgov.com Legal Description Lot B RECX17-o734 Parcel Number 896135200001 Nearest Intersection CR 45 & CR 52 Type of Inquiry USS Auburn Solar LLC - Solar Energy Facility (USR) The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovemmenial Agreement/Coordinated' Manning' Agreement Boundary_ /414 County Planners signxlure Would you like to pursue anne aton of this property? NO YES Date of Contact I` �r4/0/2. 3 Comments No MIN egA)10144 firtnlistit ice` r 7:114- ref, C.( r 14'44 sat i1-( 6 to Signature of Municipality Representative Title Dale M t gamin 1'-l'A(.& - Please sign end date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you and return this signed form to Weld County Deparinierit <A Planning Services. Wald Courtly Planning Department 1555 N 17th An. Greeley. CO 80931 - (970) 4004100 - (970) x-0499 Fax 2081107 Amy' \ 1�t VE117 Notice of Inquiry Weld County u _ - , y r P re-application Case # PRE22-0097 Date of Inquiry 4/22/2022 Municipality Kersey CPA N ame of Person Inquiring Michelle Simms ( US Solar) P roperty Owner Les Matson Construction , Inc . P lanner Michael Hall P lanner Phone Number (970) 400-3528 P lanner Email Address mhall@weldgov. com Legal Description Lot B RECX17-0134 Parcel Number 096135200001 N earest Intersection CR 45 & CR 52 Type of Inquiry USS Auburn Solar LLC - Solar Energy Facility ( USR) The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary. County Planner's signature Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO X YES _____ Date of Contact 6 . 20 . 23 Comments : Planner 6 . 20 . 23 Signature of Municipali Representative Title Date Please sign and date to acknowledge that the applicant has contacted you and return this signed form to Weld County Department of Planning Services . Weld County Planning Department 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 - (970) 400-6100 - (970) 304-6498 Fax 20181107 Weld County Treasurer Statement of Taxes Due Account Number R895259I Parcel 096135200001 Legal Description Situs Address PT NW4 35-5-65 LOT B REC EXEMPT RECX17-0143 22196 COUNTY ROAD 52 WELD Account: R8952591 LES MATSON CONSTRUCTION INC PO BOX 336668 GREELEY, CO 80633-0612 Year Charges Billed Payments Balance 2022 Interest $42.47 $42.47 $0 .00 2022 Tax $4246.60 $4,246.60 $0.00 Grand Total Due as of 06/23/2023 $0.00 Tax Billed at 2022 Rates for Tax Area 3078 - 3078 Authority Mill Levy Amount Values Actual Assessed WELD COUNTY 15.0380000* $697.45 WAREHOUSE/STORA $ 15,057 $4,370 SCHOOL DIST #6 50.3990000 $2,337. 51 GE-LAND NORTHERN COLORADO WATER 1 .0000000 $46 38 WAREHOUSE/STORA $ 117,992 $34,220 (NC GE-IMPS. CENTRAL COLORADO WATER 1 .0680000 $49. 54 AG-SPRINKLER $28,963 $7,650 (CCW IRRIGATED LAND CENTRAL COLO WATER WELL (CC 9.0000000 $417.42 AG-GRAZING LAND $449 $ 120 LASALLE FIRE 5. 1540000 $239.04 AG-WASTE LAND $66 $20 AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE 6.3070000 $292. 52 Total $ 162,527 $46,380 HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY 3 . 1810000 $ 147.54 WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION 0.4140000 $ 19.20 Taxes Billed 2022 91 .5610000 $4,246.60 * Credit Levy Weld County Treasurer's Office I 86vA 17th ---. 1400 N Avenue , '�' PO Box 458 � 1. - ,11' 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 : = Date: • Hello