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Home My WebLink About20232355.tiffINVENTORY OF ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Applicant D -Dart Ranch Inc c/o Cheri Dent Case Number USR23-0002 Submitted or Prepared Prior to Hearing At Hearing 1 Letter to the Town of Ault concerning NOI response dated June 26, 2023 X 2 Email from the Town of Ault dated July 10, 2023 X 3 Presentation from the applicant X I hereby certify that the three items identified herein were submitted to the Department of Planning Services at or prior to the scheduled Planning Commissioners hearing. Diana Aungst, Planner June 26, 2023 *1/4 4d ,..� 7 $61� Ks Town of Ault c/o Sharon Sullivan Town Clerk/Treasurer 201 First Street PO Box 1098 Ault, CO 80610 Subject: Weld County IGA Response Case Number: USR23-0002 Parcel Number: 070713000033 Dear Ms. Sullivan, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES 1555 N. 17th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631 Email: daungst@weldgov.com Phone: (970) 400-6100 Fax: (970) 304-6498 3 .0 S EXHIBIT 1 Thank you for the letters dated August 24, 2022 and November 8, 2022 stating that the Town of Ault has interest in annexing this site and is opposed to the proposed Solar Energy Facility (SEF). The site is a ~160 -acre property east of and adjacent to the Town and south of and adjacent to HWY 14 owned by D - Dart Ranch Inc. c/o Cheri Dent. The letter dated November 8, 2022 states, among other things, that the use does not fit into the Town's Comprehensive Plan and because this is the only adjacent property not owned by the City of Thornton it is attractive for annexation and development. This letter meets the requirement of Section 19-13-50.A. of the Weld County Code which states, in part, that: "If the municipality submits recommendations, the County shall either include within its written decision the reasons for any action taken contrary to the same or furnish such reasons to the municipality by a separate writing." The Future Land Use Map for the Town depicts this site as Single -Family Residential and Agricultural. The Single -Family Residential portion includes a park and indicates that the park and the ~21 -acre floodplain on the southwestern quarter of the site are open space. The Agricultural portion of the site is swath of land that abuts CR 37 on the east and HWY 14 on the north and is approximately 40 acres in size. The Town's zoning on the adjacent to the site includes residential closest to HWY 14 and industrial to the south of the residential portion. The Northern Colorado Area Plan (NCAP) transmission line for Xcel Energy has been approved for under USR21-0018. This transmission line traverses the property from east to west along the northern boundary and north to south along the western boundary. The property is 160 acres in size and assuming that the 21 acres of floodplain, the 35 -acre Solar Energy Facility, and the NCAP transmission line easement are areas that are not developable there is still about 100 acres remaining unencumbered. The addition of a 35 -acre Solar Energy Facility does not significantly restrict the Town's ability to develop this site as the unencumbered 100 acres could be developed within the Town's corporate limits if: 1) the property owner chose to annex to the Town and 2) if the Town updated their Future Land Use Map to change the Agricultural depiction to a more intense designation. The property owner, Ms. Cheri Dent, submitted a letter dated November 9, 2022 that stated that she does not wish to annex her property in whole or in part to the Town of Ault. Ms. Dent also stated in this letter that SunShare, the agency that has submitted the USR on the owner's behalf, expressed this desire to the Town on November 7, 2022. USR23-0002 Page 2 Additionally, one of the guiding principles for Weld County, as indicated in Section 22-2-10.B., is respecting private property rights. This section of the code states: "One of the basic principles upon which the United States was founded is the right of citizens to own and utilize property so long as that use complies with local regulations and does not interfere with or infringe upon the rights of others." This USR does not interfere or infringe upon the rights of others. Due to these reasons the Weld County Department of Planning Services will be recommending approval of this USR23-0002 for a Solar Energy Facility (SEF). The hearing dates are August 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm and August 16, 2023 at 10:00 am. Both hearings will be held at 1150 "O" Street, Greeley, CO in the Board Road. The Town of Ault's representatives are invited to attend and speak at the hearings. Sincerely, v:v\ Diana Aungst, AICP, CFM Planner III Attached: 1) Ault Notice of Inquiry 2) August 24, 2022 letter 3) November 8, 2022 letter 4) November 9, 2022 letter 5) Ault Future Land Use Map 6) Ault Zoning map 7) NCAP route for the transmission line 8) Location of the SEF USR23-0002 Notice of Enquiry Weld County Pre -application Case II 7 PRE22-0193 Date of Inquiry 09/04/2022 Municipality Ault CPA �. Name of Person Inquiring ; Liz Scanlon Property Owner D -Dart Ranch LLC }: Planner Diana Aungst Planner Phone Number 970400-3524 i Planner Email Address daungst@weldgov.com Legal Description NE4 Section 13v 17N, R 6W Parcel Numbers 070713000033 Nearest Intersection CR37 and HWY 14 Type of inquiry Solar Energy Facility N�-rr ._ —. s ._rr_.. it — ... _.r._... ._ o. _. r... • .0 .—_. `�` • .. __ srn.-+- -rr-n _ tir rrr....— The above person met with County Planning staff about developing a parcel of land inside your designated Intergovernmental Agreement/Coordinated Planning Agreement Boundary. S County Planner's signature Would you like to pursue annexation of this property? NO YES i<• Date of Contact (2 (A3001 ._ _ Comments: iTheaxt, (swee, cc-1-hadhe_d _ Ictsi-Lene. yerouni ettat Sattire of Municip ity epresentative Title w rr 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) -6100 .i• (970) 304-6498 Fax 20181107 TOWN OF AULT SHARON SULLIVAN TOWN CLERK/TREASURER 201 FIRST STREET P.O. BOX 1098 AULT CO80610 Office (970) 834-2844 e-mail: sullis@tcfwnofault.arg Fax (970) 834-2199 August 24, 2022 Torn Parko Director of Planning Services Weld County Planning Department 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Tom, We have received a notice of inquiry for pre -application PRE22-O193, CR 37 and Hwy 14 for Liz Scanlon. This property borders the Town of Ault on our east town limit. The town has interest in annexation of this property due to that fact. However, the Town of Ault is opposed to a Solar Energy Facility for this property regardless of remaining in the county or through annexation to the town, as it does not fit our Comprehensive Plan. I have attached a copy of our comprehensive plan plat for the Town of Ault. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. Than ou, . Sharon Sullivan Town Clerk/Treasurer Town of Ault Cc: Diana Aungst A Unique Little Town Flom(' I ..Ills) I st I'Illll;lll \It l Legend SIP II SO w - oil • • • r Town Limits Agriculture Single Family Residential Multi -Family Residential Employment Center Mixed -Use Open Space / Park Public Facilities Potential Trails Neighborhood Centers PLACE MATTERS Feet 2,000 0 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - LAND USE AND GROWTH 1,000 PAGE 11 -iv TOWN OF AULT SHARON SULLIVAN TOWN CLERK/TREASURER 201 FIRST STREET P.O. BOX 1098 AULT Co 80610 Office (970) 834-2844 November 8 2022 Tom Parko Director of Planning Services Weld County Planning Department 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, Co 80631 e-mail: sullis@townofault.org Fax (970) 834-2199 Torn, AT the request of Weld County, the Town of Ault Development Review Team met with representatives for Sunshare LLC, dba Lincoln Solar LLC for pre -application PRE22-0193, CR 37 and Hwy 14. After reviewing the request and information provided, the Town of Ault has not changed their position. • This property borders the Town of Ault on our east town limit. The Town of Ault is opposed to a Solar Energy Facility for this property regardless of remaining in the county or annexation to the town, as it does not fit our Comprehensive Plan. • This is the only property surrounding the Town of Ault that is not owned by the City of Thornton, which makes it an attractive property for future annexation and development. The solar project hinders future opportunities for development. • The landowner states in the provided documentation that they are not interested in annexation. • There is no landscaping for this project, hindering the aesthetics for a property directly on the Town of Ault border. • It takes productive farm ground out of production. It is the request of the Town of Ault that this project be denied, with the recommendation that an alternate location be identified. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Sharon Sullivan Town Clerk/Treasurer Town of Ault Cc: Diana Aungst A Unique Little Town Ms. Diana Aungst Weld County Department f Planning Services 1555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, Colorado 80631 November 9, 2022 ear Ms. Aungst 1 am writing to you regarding the Town of Ault's letter from August 24, 2022, 9n which the Town expressed interest in annexing my property, \Held County Parcel No. 070713000033. 1 am not interested in having my property annexed by Ault, either in whole or in part. at is my desire to keep my parcel within Unincorpor sated Weld County. SunShare expressed my desire to not take part in annexatiorz in their PRE22-0193 application, and again in their meeting with the Town of AuIt on November 7, 2022. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Cheri Dent D -Dart Ranch Inc. Future Laud Use Map Entire Planning Area Legend Town Boundaries Primary Growth Area Planning Area Single Family Residential Multi -family Residential Employment Center Mixed -Use Open Space Park Public Facilities Agriculture Potential Trails IE RESTURC[S N PLACEMATTERS Miles 0 0.5 16754 16754, 16487 •.i 725 743 741 739 737 735 733 731 729 727 725 723 721 719 719.5 715 705 695 685 675 665 655 645 635 715 713 711 709 707 705 703 701 70.1.5. 700 NORTH COUNTRY _ 4- "1 690 716 714 712 710 708 681 738 736 734 732 730 728 726 724 722 687 677 667 657 647 637 627 617 607 OVERLAND 688 678 668 658 648 638 628 618 608 619 617 615 613 611 609 607 605 603 625 APEX 620 618 616 614 612 610 608 606 604 602 601 623 621 619 617 615 613 611 609 607 605 603 601 495 487 479 471 463 455 447 439 431 427 417 409 403 393 381 365 351 335 309 277 267 247 227 211 205 201 197 P SANTA FE 494 489 486 481 478' 473 470 465 462 457 454 449 446 441 438 433 430 425 414 415 406 407 400 401 386 374 385 375 354 355 346 324 294 274 254 345 325 295 273 255 I z5 602-D1 602-D2 602-D4 602-D5 672 662 623 599 597 613 595 603 593 602 -B2602 -A2 580 570 602 602-A3 602 -B4602 -A4 450 501 701=D5 701-B5 704715 701-D4 701 B27011"6 01 A2 701-D1701 701-B17°170T 41 671 653 ' 657 661 651 649 642 632 622 546 `I 560 545 -tanAPPLEGATE 414 406 415 400 405 384 374 354 346 324 294- 395 274 254 234 212 375 355 345 325 295 275 255 235 215 201 410 421 400 411 390 401 391 370 350 340 320 290 270 250 230 731 721 381 371 361 351 341 z N CO 1'602 392 382 372 362 352 342 332 331 322 /311 301 711 710c1T10-B1 i/10 -Al --71(17-1-043270 3270 710-0 1710-A4 701 610 -E1- 610 -I2610 -H2 610 -F2610 -E261 -0-D2 610 -B2610 -A2 L J 110=.11'3 610-2610-H3 610-F3 610 E3 610 -C36'10 -B3610 -A3 113 L4 810-J4 610-I4610=H4 610610-F4 - 610-D4 610 -B4610 -A4 540 545 1 530 I 535 525 1 510 515 1 500 { 680 670 660 650 640 630 620 717 653 647 641 635 629 623 515 610 617 600 ' 537 I t 531 550 525 540 515 530 520 510 505 / 500 495 j hI \90 �I 417 485 480 �J 411 483 350. { 519 260-A1 260-A3271 260 -B1260 -A2260 -A4 260 -B2260 -B4260 -A5 260-64 260-C2260 260-B5 260 -D2260 -C3 552 260 -D1260 -D3 280260-D4 W APACHE iu 14 OREGON 154 152 160 150 Town of Ault Zoning Map Scale 1:6,000 0 500 Date: 2022 Feet 1,000 241 511 505 330 509 501 401 307 305 303 640 635 634 627 626 619 618 613 540 605 541 534 535 526 527 518 519 512 513 416 410 406 402 604 603 526 518 517 511 203 201 JACKIE ANN 204 202 641 1 629 616 p 606 co 530 531 525 524 516 515 503 110 506 _*a 5TH 402 316 310 304 409 405 401 321 f 315 �•I x, 301 } 309 310 303 Zones Ag-Cond Use Agricultural Commercial Legend Exempt Industrial Mobile Park Outside Users PDO PUD R2 Residential Residential 222 BIRCH 214 304 t a. ., 214 208 311 307 303 a 1041g 221 217 r- r r— rn 105 103 100 11 rn 638 623 632 621 622 619 620 617 618 615 528. 527 522 525 5141 521 628 J 629 604 607 522 j 605 517 {-{516 113 117 121 � 510 c'' —FRY m 505 504 I 103 504 I -yam- t �7 504 ALLEY 215 209 511 509 420 423 417 416 410 402 120 r 118 114 110 123 119 115 111 107 103 210 210 116 I 211 205 153 147 141 135 129 123 117 111 105 213 215 301 LINDEN OAKS V0 148 303 305 307 142 136 306 309 311 317 323 329 335 341 347 133 130 124 312 122 324 328 118 112 106 103 104 113 107 101 LARKSPUR 342 108 102 348 353 359 365 371 315 354 360 la a 525 115 511 ALLISON 411 403 498 125 205 209 102 106 110 114 118 223 202 206 213 hl 103 107111 115 119 125 203 205 211 201 120 206 2 6 204 10 1 1 107 1115119 123 203 2 102 106 110 116 120 126 105 111 115 121 127 104 306 106 304 110 114 120 126 310 204 208 212 216 220 224 203 ALLE 312 314 230 232 242 221 223 231 311 07 209 213 217 221 227 223 2 253 257 263 267 261 237 241 234 240 240 246 248 252 254 260 250 O 243 245 251 247 253 255 246 248 256 260 205 • 260 303 ALLEY 260 315 704 326 200 11302 304 312 304 306 330 3 5 6 246 256 260 266 220 226 230 236 240 244 248 256 260 264 223 7 ALLEY 233 241 245 73 330 17400 17436 17450 17464 17444 316 Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Eparthstar Geographics, CNIES/Airbu\s, DS, USDA, USGS, AeroRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Zoning Excerpt —a irorri .71 t si .-r' '9Y_ Lik Za:214 `a i ;ft ow y4 SS "Outside Users" are ands that are in unincorporated Weld County Outside Users esidential w Industrial l+ I I i i 4.1L flA NCAP route for the transmission line Location of the SEF PROJECT LOCATION PARCEL BOUNDARY Diana Aungst From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi Sharon: Diana Aungst Monday, July 10, 2023 8:46 AM Sharon Sullivan Butch White RE: Weld County's Response to the NOI on USR23-0002 2023-06-26 Response to Ault letter.pdf Thank you very much. I will add it to the file. Just a note of clarification the response letter from the County did not include references to the amount of water for irrigation or any other use. Regards, Diana Aungst A1CP, CFM Planner Ill Our new address: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue, PO Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 D: 970-400-3524 O: 970-400-6100 Fax: 970-304-6498 CaulIgst we/cL Cgov W'l4r'4 f. _M►?h!eI d gov Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Sharon Sullivan <sharon@aultcolorado.gov> Sent: Monday, July 10, 2023 8:01 AM To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov> Cc: Butch White <bWhite@aultcolorado.gov> Subject: RE: Weld County's Response to the NOI on USR23-0002 Cautior-g This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hello Diana, I believe I was referring to the fact that it was stated that adequate water was not available to continue the use as ag, which is contrary to the photo I sent to you. As far as future development for Ault the most attractive area for SFR for that property would likely be where the planned Solar Farm will be located. 1. Thank you for your consideration. Sharon Unique Rich m firmg tithe own Sharon Sullivan Town Administrator Town of Ault, Colorado p: 970-834-2844 sharon@townafault.og, Facebook l townofault.org 201 yt Street, Po Box 1098 Ault, Colorado 80610 This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender, by electronic mail or otherwise and delete the original message from your computer. From: Diana Au ngst <cid•Lungstweld.gov> Sent: Sunday, July 9, 2023 4:06 PM To: Sharon Sullivan <sharonaultcolorado.gov> Subject: RE: Weld County's Response to the NOI on USR23-0002 Caution: This is an external email and/or has a suspicious subject or content. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact your IT Department. Hi Sharon: Thanks for the picture. Please let me know which land use description you are referring to as the letter dated 6/26/23 outlines the land use description as proposed by Ault in the Ault Comprehensive Plan. Regards, Diana Aungst AICP, CFM Planner Ill Our new address: Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue, PO Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 D: 970-400-3524 O: 970-400-6100 Fax: 970-304-6498 dam sgst ct weid_gov www.weld.gov Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in 2 error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. From: Sharon Sullivan csIidr on@aultcoloracdo.cov> Sent: Friday, July 7, 2023 1:54 PM To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weld.gov> Subject: RE: Weld County's Response to the NOI on USR23-0002 Caution: This email originated from outside of Weld County Government, Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Diana, Attached is a photo of the land that we are discussing regarding the solar farm. The land use description given in your response does not seem to match the current use, as it appears the property is in use for farming/ag. A k„, iUnique Rich in II xrtjage rtittle Town Sharon Sullivan I Town Administrator Town of Ault, Colorado p: 970-834-2844 sharontownofault.org Facebook I townofault.ora 201 1st Street, PO Box 1098 Ault, Colorado 80610 This electronic mail message and any attached files contain information intended for the exclusive use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential, and/or exempt from disclosure under applicable law, If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any viewing, copying, disclosure or distribution of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender, by electronic mail or otherwise and delete the original message from your computer. From: Diana Aungst <cid 61)weld.gov> Sent: Monday, June 26, 2023 11:19 AM To: Sharon Sullivan < haronauttco1orado.ov> Cc: Maxwell Nader <iiir-iacier( wild.:ov>; Kim Ogle <kogle om,AieI d.gov> Subject: Weld County's Response to the NOl on USR23-0002 Caution: This is an external email and/or has a suspicious subject or content. Please take care when clicking links or opening attachments. When in doubt, contact your IT Department. Hi Sharon: Hope all is well. Please find attached the written County response to your NOI for USR23-0002. Feel free to contact me with any questions. Regards, Diana Aungst A l CP, CFM Planner ill Our new address: 3 Weld County Department of Planning Services 1402 N. 17th Avenue, PC Box 758, Greeley, Colorado 80632 D: 970-400-3524 O: 970-400-6100 Fax:970-304-6498 70-304-6498 ciaungstom, weid..pav www.wek go! Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 4 EXHIBIT 3 SUNSHARE PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING: USR2023-0001 LINCOLN SOLAR >n, Su 1 r i�M hMIT' SGLAI�. I Caner. Brighter. Betters mai ABOUT SUNSHARE & COMMUNITY SOLAR • SunShare was founded in Colorado in 2011 Oldest operating community solar developer in the country • Community solar is a way for people to "choose solar" without having to install it on their roof • Customers subscribe to the garden ($0) and pay SunShare for producing their energy • Because you now pay SunShare to produce your energy, Xcel provides a credit on your Xcel bill to reimburse you HOW SUNSHAN COMMUNITY SOLAR WCRKS I Pi all: ' I' Ong" aria GARDEN HARNESSES SOLAR ENERGY Solar panels in nearby solar gardens harness energy from the sun. 231 f i _ GARDEN DELIVERS ENERGY ONTO UTILITY GRID The energy generated by the solar garden is distributed onto your utility's grid, supplementing their power supply with clean, renewable solar energy UTILITY CONTINUES TO POWER YOUR HOME Your utility provider continues to deliver power to your home. H RECEIVE BILL FROM SUNSHARE SunShare sends you a monthly bill that reflects the amount of solar energy your subscription produced on your behalf. a T 11MM Fr NMI MIS n 11 RECEIVE CREDITS FROM UTILITY Your utility reimburses you for the amount of energy your subscription contributed to the grid. ABOUT LINCOLN SOLAR • 5 megawatts • 29 acres • Max 10' tall • Will have a privacy fence running along northern border • Xcel transmission line 641,835 Sq feet H5 acres • Construction of array will provide benefits to the community at large *Please note the Xcel transmission line and easement is in no way affiliated with SunShare's solar array. wArLiai WHY THIS LOCATION? • SunShare was approached by the Dent family • The Lincoln Solar facility will provide benefits to the landowner and community • Limited water rights make farming entire parcel less economic • Xcel transmission line creates a large no build zone • Solar facility keeps the entire site in ag production I0 e 0 tiV Xcel Transmission Easement* - 641,835 sq. feet - 15 acres • Neighboring Parcel Subject Parcel 500' Buffer Xcel Transmission Line* Transmission Line 150' Easement* Town of Ault 6' Privacy Fence SolarArray Fence *Please note the Xcel transmission line and easement is in no way affiliated with SunShare's solar array. Lincoln Solar Community View Site Layout Weld County, CO 0 300 600 Feet SUNSHARE LLC 1724 GILPIN SJ 4 DENVER, CO 8021 '�SunShare (800) 793-078( -7 double I Farms & Feeding Inc. Project Area HOW WILL SOLAR CONTIRBUTE TO AGRICULTURE? • Landowner does not have enough water to economically farm the north end of the parcel • Solar array helps keep land in ag production • Fenced area will continue ag use with sheep grazing • Jeff Hasbrouck (rancher) lives adjacent to the site • Contribute to Agrivoltaic research rT Ar . Fr AGRIVOLTAICS SunShare will be partnering with researchers at CSU to conduct agrivoltaic studies Plots of land within the facility will be used as control groups to study various scenarios This partnership with CSU contributes to a growing brain trust that will benefit Weld County landowners The studies conducted at the Lincoln site will be pivotal to a larger thesis COMMUNITY MEETING • SunShare strives to ensure our projects work for landowners and the community more broadly • We maintain frequent contact with surrounding property owners and stakeholders • Multiple conversations with the Town of Ault • Culminated in community meeting at Eaton Country Club CONCLUSION • Project is beneficial to landowner and community • Landowner and select neighbors are not supportive of other development efforts • Lincoln project will contribute to scientific research • Efforts made to work with various stakeholders • Collaborative effort between landowner, neighbors, CSU and SunShare d. At 1 . a .4 ;, I •e' AV 4WSOS My ' art Ste' jappmeissil THANK YOU stinshare OMMUNITY SOLAR. I Caner. Brighter. Betters ADDRESSING COMMON CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS z CONTROL PLOTS 'STA I a Emma = t ip a al C 2 i .a a I n 11119111 i II im ® get I! ©'_ NE, r!' at, a ® el MI MI id a All auelimPAIE A AP a II di II II II NtN 1"TN Nil N LINCOLN WILL PROVIDE MORE POWER AND STABILITY TO GRID • Power will go directly to nearby loads Provides local energy • SEF construction will accelerate substation upgrades • Contribute to a more resilient grid • e • a /' • r • 4 • i • • r4. • • .4•414.J l i 4. 1,a �1. sr- , � •.5 4 ei, • • rmmindi WILL THE ARRAY PRODUCE GLARE? ➢ Current solar modules reflect about the same amount of light as a standard window, soil, or roof shingles ➢ The solar photovoltaic (PV) modules we use have non - reflective glass and are designed to absorb rather than reflect the light - 44! -a ream IMP • • • ! di • 1 - ay 4�yrn fix. s w, •`fir / n r ft at' alit h r • es. c, xb a e� .• t a. a., 2 • 4! 1`NJ zio c it FrE`-•• ep. • • 4sV ♦ 'j(.fy.jsT, r• -Cr V 0 •410 •`• b' tt Vt a yr+ - et Y Y,4ew ` o - it Stil:'a4 pei <cr. s�. f ri .40 a fli 41) 'r 111. - ,ti t adisa In' _ ar• -k elk • • • tin c S1� • V ,.• -S. 411 ir4‘ • [ 4 i t ...r.Ct.� f �Y3 4y lv Nbaie ze • ♦ *cis -'--- - Its G tak a -'Or WILL THE SOLAR ARRAY IMPACT WILDLIFE? • We install 8' game fences per CPW recommendation and NEC requirement these keep animals safely outside of the array (and keep sheep in!) • We conduct several levels of wildlife surveys prior to construction f. n i WNW 1 • 6 I a • t. C "•.r. Z.. s Se 4i Alt '7•� -#w • Alilt Ilar Wile How Loud is 0 Solar Array? >A solar array emits approximately 58 decibels of noise. A library is, on average, 50 decibels. >At 150 feet, no noise can be heard over ambient area noise Will the Solar Project Produce Electro-Magnetic Fields? ➢ Solar facilities generate electro-magnetic fields similar to household appliances ➢ These pose no health risk to neighboring residents Will there be lighting disturbances? There will be no lighting onsite, so there will be no additional light pollution at night What happens when the project is deconstructed? Will the array add more traffic to the area? Once operational, the array will contribute two pick-up trucks on a quarterly basis for maintenance TOWN OF AULT SHARON SULLIVAN {'OWN CL RIQTREASURER 201 FIRST STREfl P.O. BOX 1088 AULT CO 80610 Office (9`o) 834-9844 lit +�ujlit;@tnwrruiuu{Lta Fax (iro) Iia4.-2199 November 8 2022 Torn Parke Director of Planning Services Weld County Planning Department 1555 N 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Tom, AT the request of Weld County, the Town of Ault Development Review Team met with representatives for Sunshare LLC, dba Lincoln Solar Li_C for pre -application PR E22-0193, CR 37 and Hwy 14. After reviewing the request and information provided,. the Town of Ault has not changed their position, • This property borders the Town of Ault on our east town limit. i he Town of Ault is opposed to a Solar Energy Facility for this property regardless of remaining in the county or annexation to the town, as it does not fit our Comprehensive Plan. • This is the only property surrounding the Town of Ault that is not owned by the City of Thornton, which makes it an attractive property for future annexation and development. The solar project hinders future opportunities for development. • The landowner states in the provided documentation that they are not interested in annexation. • There is no landscaping for this project, hindering the aesthetics for a property directly on the Tavun of Atilt border. • It takes productive farm ground out of production. It is the request of the Town of Ault that this project be denied, with the recommendation that a ri alternate location be identified. if you have further questions, please feel free to contact me. Thank you, Sharon Sullivan Town Clerk/Treasurer Town of Ault Cc; Diana Aungst A Unique Little Town •I MORE QUESTIONS? • Beau Scott , Project Developer bscott@mysunshare.com • Barney Hammond, Landman 970-371-4190 Hello