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Home My WebLink About20230198.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR22-0024 - LYTLE FARMS, LLC, C/O BECLEE SOLAR, LLC Tyler Exhibit Submitted By Page # Description Planning A. Commission Resolution of Recommendation Planning B. Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 1/3/2023) Planning C. Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 11/1/2022) D. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation Memo regarding request for continuation of hearing E. Planning Services (received 10/20/2022) F. Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 1/24/2023) G. H. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. s. T. U. V. 2023-0198 EXHIBIT USR22 0024 WELD COUNTY, CO APPLICANT: LYTLE FARMS, LLC, CIO SUNSHARE, LLC, DBA BECLEE SOLAR, LLC PLANNER: DIANAAUNGST REQUEST: A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR A SOLAR ENERY FACILITY (SEF) OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURA) ZONE DISTRICT. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT B FAMILY FARM DIVISION, FFD21-0008; BEING PART E2SW4 SECTION 22, T6N, R65W OF THE 6TH P.M., WELD COUNTY, COLORADO. LOCATION: NORTH OF AND ADJACENT TO CR 66; APPROXIMATELY 0.25 MILES EAST OF CR 43. Signs 1 WELD COUNTY, CO SE la a a ram - a ST a al Sala alSa SS SS SS MS 6 Sla a SS aLE a azase se an - Ma VS- -- — /. SW laSa- Aran le - _ - � _ _ =�� - - ---e=—S_SeS Sala a s era at ii s 1 a a a1- - a - a an r gas ar a i _ i i s • Public hearings concerning this property will be heard before the County Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners. Both hearings will be held at: WELD COUNTY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 1150 "O" Street • Greeley, CO 80631 Planning Commission Hearing will be held on 20,`; at 1 3 f °M Board of County Commissioner Hearing will be held on Applicant: R • 20a3; at la -Lb AON A Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility (SEF) outside of subdivisions and historic townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District. Case Number. Qa Acres: ti_ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT AT THE WELD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970-400-(,7) For Additional Information visit A if[HR�'ytP Nt`ralnns.rU to Sole w.weldcountyplanningcases.org A rnOr gown) taftKrttt mamba 4(„ wgWntnt Min aril (I t^nt,ur t.bp.-1 to (honor tit frnlowl of es:With* u� Of tfimtuuna ark! nure by sf+, q0fat v[� Permit Whir recurs:t Cod .1.1 M.wMop Boq/on/Coonfy Ct,nvrnu•.�...h.V (fl:. 41 'W! 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T s' PIRM_ x ± "a"er„"c' aeiriai; ova+ **- cowers` scar 5ar laidialLIFERURCIM r is County Road 66 i .M •iA •--.J marl Ysta t �2a�e4 MI L.i ti 1500 I 1C. Ceilfrilrf Moth IfiiNlr424411 N *it MIWIledit taC t, NUMB 1T la. WI *1 tr Wift --1 [ XLIP In Tit .it I 14 T rte,le —al •/ Nue II Met 0111450 c:Petba;, Pima. Mies' Fite MI FICriftiWard fr"SL71 Karma DM- flitalti Oll msIfilail MUTT uc I II D Irrh"...fikaiii."-las lfM! Site Plan - footprint I RRIG6LT1ON End of USR22 0024 EXHIBIT N 41 3 .0 UsR-a2• - ooay MEMORANDUM To: Planning Commission From: Diana Aungst, Planner II Subject: Continuation of USR22-0024 Date: November 1, 2022 The applicant submitted an email dated October 20, 2022 stating that they are facing some interconnection delays with Xcel, as well as contemplating some system modifications. The applicant would like to clear up any uncertainties prior to appearing before the County. The Department of Planning Services is in support of this continuation. Jessica Reid abject: USR22-0024 Continuance From: Kristine Ranslem <kranslem@weldgov.com> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:24 AM To: Chloe White <cwhite@weldgov.com>; Esther Gesick <egesick@weldgov.com>; Jan Warwick <jwarwick@weldgov.com>; Jessica Reid <jreid@weldgov.com> Subject: USR22-0024 Continuance Hi All, I just wanted to give you a heads up that the applicant will be requesting a continuance at the 11/1 PC and 12/7 BOCC hearings as they are facing some delays with Xcel regarding interconnection. Therefore we have continued their hearing dates to the Jan. 3, 2023 PC Hearing and the January 18, 2023 BOCC so if you could pencil that in we would appreciate it. I will send you the continuance memo once I receive it from Staff as well as the determination from the PC on 11/1. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks! Iirtic tiyLe RRvist t e Planning Technician 'eld County Planning Department a_555 N. 17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 (970)400-3519 kranslem@weldqov.com 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. 1 Diana Aungst From: Liz Scanlon -Rai <Iscanlon@mysunshare.com> Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2022 11:38 AM To: Diana Aungst Cc: Jake Bobrow; Kira Kuehl Subject: Formal Request for PC and BOCC Hearing Date Change Cautions 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 Ms. Aungst, At this time Sunshare LLC d/b/a BecLee Solar LLC would like to request a date change for both our Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners hearing dates (currently scheduled for November, and December, respectively). Could we please push our hearing dates back to the next available month(s)? We are facing some interconnection delays with Xcel, as well as contemplating some system modifications. We would like to clear up any uncertainties prior to appearing before the County. We look forward to working with the Commissioners in the future and sincerely appreciate your assistance in this matter (and throughout the USR process in its entirety). Best, SS LIZ SCANLON-RAI PROJECT DEVELOPER$ SHE/HER/HERS LSCANLON@MYSUNSHARE.COMs M. (240) 447-3708 MYSUNSHARE.COM Iii • • SunShare COMINVNITY Set** 1 i EXHIBIT us1-22 - bOZ. LI BECLEE SOLAR: NFORMATION AND FACIs 1 PAGE OF DOCUMENT INCLUDED IN PAPER FILE. REMAINDER RETAINED ELECTRONICALLY IN TYLER. • SiinShare c•NMWINlI?Y SOLAR Cleaner. Brighter. Better. SUMMARY OF PROPOSED PROJECT • 31.7 -acre project area on an 80 -acre parcel • Parcel will remain fully agricultural in use • Built through XCEL Energy's Solar Rewards Community Program • Gives consumers freedom to choose their energy source • SunShare is the owner and operator • This site for is desirable due to its close proximity to an Xcel substation Legend BECLEE PARCEL BUILDINGS ADJACENT PARCELS Fence Trackers OIL & GAS WELLS • A • ABANDONED ACTIVE GAS STORAGE OR MONITOR IN ASSESSMENT INACTYVE STEWART LOCATION MAP & SURROUNDING LAND USES P.1!i;! dtr! ruclauyj art TAYLIR ROBERT D CLOSEST RESIDENCE SUGAR BEET DUMP HENDRIK S EXISTING ACCESS EASEMENT FEEDLOT ARTIMt5A PUBLI�� BICK1 FARMS PROPOSED PROJECT ARE 31.7 ACRES XCEL SUBSTATION I CRUDE TEi3f'.�I INALS CRUDE OIL LOGISTICS ADDRESSING CONCERNS FROM NEIGHBORING LANDOWfr RS • Ahead of our hearings, SunShare sent out letters to 11 adjacent landowners or those within 1,200 feet to address questions and/or concerns • Additionally, SunShare hosted a Community Meeting on the evening of December 20, 2022 to speak with neighbors and gain a better understanding of concerns. All neighboring landowners were sent an invitation 10-14 days prior to the meeting There were no attendees from the community. • One neighboring landowner created a petition against the solar array — this garnered 5 signatures Of the five signers: • One signer is an adjacent landowner, residence is 680 feet away • One residence is a quarter of a mile away • One residence is a third of a mile away • One residence is over a half mile away • One residence is over a mile away MIN II BENEFITS TO WELD COUNTY I • Local job creation 50+ local construction jobs, which also provide long-term training and skills • Additional benefits for local sheep ranchers Allows for more sheep grazing, and keeps grazing local • Contributions to 4-H Currently setting up a scholarship with Weld County 4-H to promote continued/higher education in agriculture • Energy savings and increased energy choices available for Weld County Xcel Energy Customers A NOTE FROM MR. KAYCEE LYTLE, LANDOWNER OF THE SUBJECT PARCEL "I have been a resident of Weld County for 13 years, and I, along with my family, have farmed and lived on this land for 3 years. The farm was purchased from a developer who purchased the farm and immediately sold the water and mineral rights off of it. When we purchased it, it had been neglected for several years and was in tremendous disrepair. We have since renovated the original 1904 farmhouse and barn, have cleaned up the property and farm ground, and have brought livestock back on the farm for the first time in decades (according to neighbors). We believe we have returned this farm to a state that reflects its legacy, as well as Weld County's legacy as a whole. The addition of a solar garden will add even more to that legacy, representing Weld County's push towards new technologies and a well-balanced energy mix. This farm is our home and is special to our family. In fact, the proposed solar garden is named after my two daughters, Becca and Adlee." • AGRIVOLTAICS (CO -LOCATED SOLAR & AGRICULTURE) • The entire site will remain in agricultural use; solar area will also serve as sheep grazing area • SunShare is partially funding the installation of a drip -irrigation system on entire parcel • Supports the Lytles' goal to transition from flood to drip irrigation and from till to no -till agriculture • Supports Weld County ranching • First of its kind in Weld County 'ECONOMICS The family has already planned on how they intend to allocate the additional revenue, which largely involves putting money into the improvement of their farm: CD ' =1 C 0° CD 1 !J1 Ct, • O C/) a Improved Irrigation System Continued Farm Renovations Growing Livestock Operation Reducing Debt THANK YOU stinshare OMMUNITY SOLAR. I Caner. Brighter. Betters MAP OF PETITION SIGNERS • M Th. Weld County GIS I © 0penStreetMap contrib PROPOSED FENCING • Composite material; needs little to no maintenance • Offset picket to reduce wind resistance • 7' tall Hello