HomeMy WebLinkAbout20230330.tiffZONING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY (ZPSF)
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE:
AMOUNT $
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED:
CASE # ASSIGNED:
PLANNER ASSIGNED:
PROPERTY INFORMATION (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Is the property currently in violation? ✓❑No /❑Yes Violation Case Number: nia
Site Address: 40.5054910992136, -104.693393807784
Parcel Number: 0 8 0 3 _ 0 8 _ 0 _ 0 0 _ 0 0 5
Zoning District: A
Within subdivision? ❑No /I Yes Townsite? No /❑Yes
If yes, subdivision or townsite name: n/a
Property Acreage: 151.0955 Facility Acreage: 3.51
Floodplain ❑No / ✓❑Yes Geological Hazard ✓❑No /❑Yes Airport Overlay ✓❑No /❑Yes MS4 ✓❑ No /❑Yes
PROPERTY OWNER(S) (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Name:
Company:
Phone #:
Janssen Farms LLC
n/a
Email: contsupp@msn.com
Street Address:
13510 Highway 14
City/State/Zip Code: Ault, Co 80610
Name:
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Email:
APPLICANT/AUTHORIZED AGENT (Authorization must be included if there is an Authorized Agent.)
Name: Points of Contact: Liz Scanlon, Project Developer; Jake Bobrow, Director of Development; Corrina Kumpe, COO
Company: SunShare LLC d/b/a Grizzly Solar LLC
Phone #: o. 720-571-9535; m. 240-447-3708 Email: Iscanlon@mysunshare.com
Street Address: 1724 Gilpin St
City/State/Zip Code: Denver, Co 80218
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans
submitted with or contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our) knowledge.
All fee owners of the property must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, an Authorization
Form signed by all fee owners must be included with the application. If the fee owner is a corporation,
evidence must be included indicating the signatory has the legal authority to sign for the corporation.
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Jacob Bobrow
6/14/22
Date
Signature Date
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DEPARTMENTS OF PLANNING
BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
1555 NORTH 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, CO 80631
AUTHORIZATION FORM
SunShare LLC d/b/a Grizzly Solar LLC
, give permission to
(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:
080308000005
Le al Descri tion: 13600 NW4 8 6 65 08 06 65
g p of Section , Township N, Range W
n/a
Subdivision Name:
Property Owners Information:
Address:
Phone:
Lot n/a Block n/a
E-mail:
Authorized Agent/Applicant Contact Information:
1724 Gilpin St, Denver, CO 80218
Address:
720.545.6058
Phone:
E -Mail: JBOBROW@MYSUNSHARE.COM
Correspondence to be sent to: Owner I Authorized Agent/Applicanby: Mail F Email
Additional Info:
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.
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Owner Signature
Date
Owner Signature
Subscribed and sworn to before me this \ % 'ma=r\ day of A/\cAzjs
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JONATHAN ADOLF
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20204027176
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES 08/06/2024
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Notary Public
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Colorado Secretary of State
ID#: 20211058207
Document #: 20211058207
Filed on: 01/21/2021 04:29:20 PM
Paid: $50.00
Articles of Organization for a Limited Liability Company
filed pursuant to § 7-90-301 and § 7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)
The domestic entity name of the limited liability company is Grizzly Solar LLC
The principal office street address is 1724 Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
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The principal office mailing address is 1724 Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
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The name of the registered agent is CO Land Acquisitions LLC
The registered agent's street address is 1724 Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
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The registered agent's mailing address is 1724 Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
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The person above has agreed to be appointed as the registered agent for this limited liability company.
The management of the limited liability company is vested in Managers
There is at least one member of the limited liability company.
Person(s) forming the limited liability company
CO Land Acquisitions LLC
1724 N Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
US
Causing this document to be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing shall constitute the affirmation or acknowledgment of
each individual causing such delivery, under penalties of perjury, that the document is the individual's act and deed, or that the
individual in good faith believes the document is the act and deed of the person on whose behalf the individual is causing the
document to be delivered for filing, taken in conformity with the requirements of part 3 of article 90 of title 7, C.R.S., and, if
applicable, the constituent documents, and the organic statutes, and that the individual in good faith believes the facts stated in
the document are true and the document complies with the requirements of that Part, the constituent documents, and the organic
statutes.
This perjury notice applies to each individual who causes this document to be delivered to the secretary of state, whether or not
such individual is named in the document as one who has caused it to be delivered.
Name(s) and address(es) of the individual(s) causing the document to be delivered for filing
Holland Parker
1724 Gilpin St
Denver CO 80218
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
(Section 38-30-172, C.R.S.)
1. This Statement of Authority relates to an entity named Grizzly Solar LLC.
I The type of entity is a limited liability company.
3. The entity is formed under the laws of the State of Colorado.
4. The mailing address of the entity is 1724 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colorado 80218.
5. The name of each person authorized to execute instruments conveying, encumbering, or
otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf of the entity are:
David Amster-Olszewski, as President and CEO of Global. Sun Holdings, Inc.
Corrina Kumpe, as Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc.
6. The authority of the foregoing persons to bind the entity is not limited.
7. This Statement of Authority is executed on behalf of the entity pursuant to the provisions
of §38-30-172, C.R.S.
8. This Statement of Authority amends and supersedes in all respects any prior Statement of
Authority executed on behalf of the entity.
Executed this I I nil day of May 2022.
[Signature Page Follows]
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has caused this Statement of Authority to be
executed as of the date set forth above.
GRIZZLY SOLAR LLC
a Colorado limited liability company
By: CO LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC,
a Colorado limited liability company
Its: Sole Member and Manager
By: SUNSHARE COMPANY HOLDINGS,
LLC
a Delaware limited liability company
Its: Manager
By: GLOBAL SUN HOLDINGS, INC.
a Colorado corporation
Its: Manager
By:
STATE OF COLORADO
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CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged iiivt
g � before me this � day of May 2022, by
Corrina Kumpe, Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc, a Colorado corporation,
as the manager of SunShare Company Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as
the manager of CO Land Acquisitions LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, as the sole
member and manager of Grizzly Solar LLC, a Colorado limited liability company.
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Rebecca Parker
NOTARY PUBLIC
STATE OF COLOFtADO
NOTARY lo# 20194024092
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JUNE 25, 2023
My commission expires: 42/3 Z02-3
Witness my hand and official seal:
PROJECT NARRATIVE
SunShare LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, d/b/a Grizzly Solar LLC, is pleased to present our
application for a Zoning Permit for a Solar Energy Facility of Less than five (5) acres ("SEF") on property
owned by Janssen Farms, LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, located on approximately 3.51 acres
of Parcel ID No. 080308000005 in Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 65 West in Weld County, Colorado.
The current zoning on the parcel is Agricultural (A), of which the 3.51 -acre project area is currently flood
irrigated, however it has low productivity and high labor needs, making it undesirable for farming. This
particular portion of land is the unreachable corner of a pivot -irrigated parcel; The landowners wish to utilize
this corner for solar, which will be more lucrative for them, and re -allocate more of their water to their
productive pivot -irrigated fields. Therefore, this system will not disrupt any current agricultural activities and
will aid in productivity. SunShare has executed a lease agreement with the landowner for the proposed use.
This 480 kW -AC (597.6 kW -DC) project will use standard photovoltaic technology that have been proven
safe and effective through deployment across the United States in thousands of utility or commercial -scale
solar developments. The solar panels are mounted to single -axis tracking arrays, which sit parallel to the
ground and follow the path of the sun across the sky. The panels face east in the morning, lay flat at noon,
and face west in the evening. The tracking arrays produce DC current, which is converted into AC current
by inverters for synchronization and delivery of energy into the utility's distribution grid at a utility
transformer. The modules utilize a non -reflective glass which eliminates glare concerns and all electrical
cables on the improved area will be buried, except for the direct current string wires that connect between
solar collectors, direct current collection circuits between rows of solar arrays that are no more than four (4)
feet above grade crossings, substations, switch yards, and circuits voltages greater than 34.5 kilovolts
(where necessary.) There will be no permanent employees on site during operation, and maintenance visits
are expected to occur quarterly on average.
The appearance of the solar arrays is uniform and symmetrical. Solar panels will not exceed ten (10) feet
in height above the grade, at maximum tilt. The facility will be constructed in accordance with IBC 2021 and
NEC 2020, and will be surrounded by an 8' high game fence made of 4' X 4" reinforced mesh. The North
side of the project area will have a 6 ft privacy fence to allowing screening for the residential structures that
are less than 500 ft from the project on the parcel to the East. These landowners have been notified of the
proposed SEF and have expressed no concern or objection over the project. Please see the attached Buffer
Report for details. All other setbacks are in accordance with the development standards and are identified
on T.100 of the Sketch Plan. Fence details are on page C.102 of the Sketch Plan. All oil and gas facility
and pipeline owners have been identified and contacted, as well as all adjacent landowners (including
McClellan Reservoir).
Access to the facility will be from the north off Weld County Road 72 via a 20' wide all-weather access
driveway with an emergency hammerhead turnaround. SunShare will apply for an access permit with the
County prior to project construction. No area grading or mass excavation is required for the installation of
a SEF at this site, which is suitable for the use due to its soil characteristics, flat topography and close
proximity to electrical distribution infrastructure. The project parcel has a FEMA 100 -year floodplain
bisecting it, running from the northwest corner to the southeast corner. However, the project is well outside
of the floodplain and is at no risk. See the attached Floodplain Impact Statement for further details. The
Stormwater Management shall be addressed via the attached Surface Drainage Analysis. Conceptual
design details can be found in the enclosed Sketch Plan, T.100.
The operational life of an SEF is generally between 20-40 years. The SEF has an initial 20 -year contract
with Public Service Company of Colorado (Xcel) to sell power into the Xcel Electric grid, and the major
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equipment components have warranty options up to 30 years, with a useful life of 35-40 years. Upon
decommissioning, SunShare will entirely remove all SEF components (fencing, steel racking, cabling, solar
panels and associated interconnection equipment) and undertake measures to restore the land to its
original state, as addressed in the attached Decommissioning Plan.
SunShare will obtain all required permits and approvals, including utility interconnection agreements, prior
to commencing construction. The project's engineers and general contractor will be made up of local
experienced and individuals licensed in Colorado, who will ensure that all required codes and standards
are followed throughout the design and construction. The project will comply with all applicable provisions
in the Weld County Code. SunShare looks forward to working with Weld County to successfully complete
this proposed development and bring the benefits of community solar energy to the County.
The attached submitta0 includes the following items:
• Application Form
• Sketch Plan
• Elevation Drawings
• Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan
• Utility Company Interconnection Agreement
• Alternatives Statement
• Statement of Transportation Construction Impacts
• Surface Drainage Analysis
• Decommissioning Plan
• Fencing Plan
• Flood Plain Impact Statement
• Authorization Form
• Deed and Lease Documents
• Articles of Organization and Statement of Authority
• Buffer Report
Please let Tie know if additional items are required to complete the submittal. We look forward to working
with you and the Weld County staff.
LIZ SCANLON
PROJECT DEVELOPER
SUNSHARE, LLC
PHONE: (720) 571-9535
E-MAIL: LSCANLON@MYSUNSHARE.COM
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ALTERNATIVES STATEMENT
SunShare selected this site after thoughtful consideration of the Weld County development
standards and Xcel Solar Rewards Community Program requirements.
The project location is within the unreached corner of a pivot -irrigated parcel. This particular
portion of land is not highly productive and can only be flood -irrigated; farming this corner is labor
intensive and an inefficient use of water. The landowners preferred to use this corner for another
use and to reallocate the water from the corner to the pivot -irrigated field.
Leasing the pivot corner land for solar use provides another (and passive) source of income for
the landowners, while also keeping all current cropland in production. Solar rental income
provides the landowner with a regular, long-term, and steadily increasing income on their land,
which can provide a stable source of funds in the event of a poor farming year. When the solar
facility reaches the end of its lifecycle, all equipment will be removed, and the land will be returned
to its former state.
The project is not located within a residential neighborhood. This use doesn't conflict with existing
land use and is done with an eye toward improving future land use. SunShare develops solar
facilities on land that produces the highest and best use and intends to leave the land in a better
place than when the project began.
As presented in this application, this project is in compliance with the Weld County Code and is
developed with a focus on good stewardship of the land and a neighborly spirit.
LIZ SCANLON
PROJECT DEVELOPER
SUNSHARE, LLC
PHONE: O. (720) 571-9535, M. (240) 447-3708
E-MAIL: LSCANLON@MYSUNSHARE.COM
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Decommissioning/Reclamation
Plan
For a ZPSF Permit
Grizzly Solar LLC
In Compliance with:
(Section 23-4-1030 B of the Weld County Code)
Case Number: USR Permit
Janssen Farms LLC (Parcel ID No. 080308000005)
Prepared for:
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Prepared by:
SunShare, LLC
Denver, Colorado
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Date Prepared: May 2022
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As a condition of approval for the Site -Specific Development Plan and Zoning Permit Solar
Energy Facility (ZPSF), Weld County required that SunShare prepare a Decommissioning/
Reclamation Plan for the solar facility, that is to be reviewed and approved by the Weld
County Department of Planning Services. The intent of this Decommissioning/
Reclamation Plan is to provide a comprehensive plan for removal of the solar facility after
its useful life and/or the termination of power generation operations; and to return the subject
property to conditions that existed prior to the solar facility's construction.
The solar power generation facility has an estimated useful life of 30 years or more, with an
opportunity for a life of so years or more with equipment replacement and repowering. At the
end of the useful life of the facility, SunShare will cease power generation, decommission the
facility, and remove the components of the facility from the subject property. The site will be
reclaimed and returned to the agricultural use that existed prior to the facility being constructed.
This Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan is subject to refinement should future best practices or
alternate methods be developed by the solar industry, during the life of this facility. SunShare
will follow solar industry standards and best management practices (BMPs) that exist at the time
of decommissioning and reclamation of the site.
i.i Procedures for Decommissioning the Solar Facility
After Useful Life & Termination of Power Generation
The solar facility consists of numerous recyclable materials, including glass, semiconductor
material, steel, aluminum, copper, and plastics. When the facility reaches the end of its
operational life, the component parts can be dismantled, and for the most part, salvaged or
recycled at properly licensed facilities.
Some site features, such as internal roads, driveways, drainage features/improvements, and
electrical interconnections may remain on the site, depending upon the anticipated future use
of the property. All such improvements, that are scheduled to remain after the
decommissioning of the site, will be approved by the Weld County Department of Planning
Services.
The following steps will be followed in the decommissioning of the solar facility:
■ Approximately one year prior to the planned decommissioning of the facility, SunShare
will schedule a pre -closure meeting with the Weld County Department of Planning
Services to discuss the process for the site decommissioning and restoration. The final
decommissioning details will be developed through consultation with the Weld County
Department of Planning Services and other departments and agencies that have
jurisdiction over activities in the decommissioning process. Any required permits will be
obtained prior to implementation of the Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan.
■ Appropriate temporary (construction -related) erosion and sedimentation control BMPs
will be applied during the decommissioning phase of the project. The BMPs will be
inspected on a regular basis to ensure proper functionality.
■ Effectively, the decommissioning of the solar facility proceeds in reverse order of the
installation:
a. A site -specific health and safety plan shall be developed, prior to beginning
decommissioning activities, which incorporates the specific sequence and
procedures to be followed.
2. Coordination with local departments and agencies to develop route plans and
obtain necessary permits for the transportation of materials and equipment to
and from the site.
3. The solar facility shall be disconnected from the utility grid. This process will be
coordinated with Xcel Energy.
4. PV modules shall be disconnected, collected and transported to a properly
licensed recycling facility.
5. Above ground and underground electrical interconnection and distribution
cabling shall be removed and salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved
recycling facility.
6. The aluminum racking that supports the PV modules shall be removed and
salvaged or recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility.
7. PV module support steel and support posts shall be removed and salvaged or
recycled off -site at an approved recycling facility.
8. Electrical and electronic devices, including transformers, semiconductors
materials, inverters, and batteries, shall be removed and salvaged or recycled
off -site at an approved recycling facility.
9. Concrete foundations shall be removed and will be recycled off -site at an
approved concrete recycling facility.
io. Fencing shall be removed and will be recycled off -site at an approved recycling
facility.
11. The site will be restored to its original condition, including any necessary
sculpting of soils to match existing natural contours and the re -seeding of
native grasses. Any soil that had been re -located for construction purposes will
be redistributed on the site or used for landscaping purposes. Soils will be
compacted for those areas where foundations or piers have been removed.
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Equipment to be Used for the Decommissioning of
the Solar Facility
The decommissioning of the solar facility will be undertaken using traditional heavy
construction equipment, including front-end loaders, bull dozers, cranes, excavators (track -
mounted and rubber -tired), water tankers, trucks, and pick-ups. Semi -trucks will be used to
transport materials to off -site salvage or recycle centers.
1.3 Dust Mitigation During the Decommissioning Phase
Water tankers will be used to help control dust while the decommissioning activities are
occurring on the site. During the decommissioning of the facility, SunShare will exercise BMPs
to limit fugitive dust from being airborne and traveling beyond the property lines. Dust control
efforts will be monitored by the site foreman on a regular basis to ensure fugitive dust is
adequately controlled. Water spray will be applied, as needed, to unpaved areas during periods
of dry weather. Care will be taken not to over -apply water and create mud. Vehicle tracking
devices will be installed at truck exit drives, per the requirements of Weld County. Vehicles
operating on the site during the decommissioning phase will limit their speed to 15 mph or less,
to minimize dust emissions.
1.4 Decommissioning/Reclamation Cost Estimates
Decommissioning/reclamation cost estimates, which shall be updated every five (5) years from
the establishment and submittal of the Security, shall include all costs associated with the
dismantlement, recycling, and safe disposal of facility components and site reclamation
activities, including the following elements:
Decommissioning:
Fencing
Structures
Modules
Electrical
Site Restoration
$300.00
$6,000.00
$3,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,500.00
Total
Clarifications — Inclusions and Exclusions
$11800.00
1. Based on project drawings provided.
2. Includes the specified appropriate project management and
mobilization to adhere to the project schedule.
3. Breakouts provided for accounting purposes only.
4. All work is to be done in a single phase.
5. Includes recycling of steel, aluminum, modules and copper.
6. Includes restoration of the site back to like conditions before the solar array
was installed.
Scope specifically includes:
1. Electrical permit fees included.
2. Removal and disposal of game fence.
3. Removal of racking support structure and foundations.
4. Module removal, package and recycle.
5. Removal of electrical distribution equipment,
transformers and electrical equipment pads.
6. Removal of electrical DC string wiring and AC underground.
7. Site restoration.
8. Safety and protection as required.
9. Waste disposal fees and containers.
10. Temporary Restrooms and site facilities for workers.
Specifically excludes:
1. Payment and Performance Bond.
2. All utility specific tie in work to disconnect the site outside of
property.
3. Engineering, fees, errors, omissions additional
design intent not clearly delivered or identified
on the referenced drawings.
4. Import or export of soils.
1.5 Financial Assurance to Cover the Decommissioning
of the Solar Facility
In the Board of County Commissioners' Resolution dated [Date TBD] , 2022, the
Board requires SunShare, LLC to provide financial assurance to the County in the form of a
surety bond, in an amount established by the Director of the Department of Planning
Services, to ensure proper decommissioning of the facility. The surety bond is to name
the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County as beneficiary and be current and
active at all time during the life of the permit. The required surety bond will be
provided as part of this Decommissioning/Reclamation Plan. Weld County shall have
the right to draw upon the irrevocable standby letter of credit, or other form of
financial security, to pay for decommissioning in the event that the
holder has not commenced decommissioning/reclamation activities within
ninety (9o) days of the Board of County Commissioners' order or resolution directing
decommissioning/reclamation.
Prepared by:
Richard L. Miller, AICP
Development Manager
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Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan
For a Small -Scale Solar Facility
Grizzly Solar LLC
In Compliance with:
(Section 23-4-1030 H of the Weld County Code)
Case Number: USR Number To Be Determined
Janssen Farms LLC (Parcel ID No. 080308000005)
Prepared for:
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Prepared by:
SunShare, LLC
Denver, Colorado
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COMMUNITY SOLAR
Date Prepared: May 2022
to Overview
As a condition of approval for the Site -Specific Development Plan and Zoning Permit Solar
Energy Facility (ZPSF), Weld County required that SunShare prepare a Dust and Weed
Mitigation Plan for the solar facility, that is to be reviewed and approved by the Weld County
Department of Planning Services. The intent of this Dust and Weed Mitigation Plan is to
provide a comprehensive plan for control of dust, noxious weeds, and any drainage issues
that could cause erosion from the solar facility.
1.1 Dust Mitigation During the Construction Phase
Water tankers will be used to help control dust while the construction activities are occurring on
the site. During the construction of the facility, SunShare will exercise BMPs to limit fugitive
dust from being airborne and traveling beyond the property lines. Dust control efforts will be
monitored by the site foreman on a regular basis to ensure fugitive dust is adequately controlled.
Water spray will be applied, as needed, to unpaved areas during periods of dry weather. Care
will be taken not to over -apply water and create mud. Vehicle tracking devices will be installed
at truck exit drives, per the requirements of Weld County. Vehicles operating on the site during
the construction phase will limit their speed to is mph or less, to minimize dust emissions.
1.2 Noxious Weed Management
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and Weld County, both require landowners to
prevent the spread of State Listed Noxious Weeds. Construction activities on the site have the
potential to introduce new noxious weed species to the site, or spread existing species on to or
off of the site. This noxious weed management program was developed to prevent further
spread of noxious weeds. SunShare will comply with CDA and Weld County regulations through
implementation of this plan. Periodic reviews and updates to this plan will be completed as
necessary to keep it current with noxious weed control issues. This plan will be implemented
throughout the life of the solar facility.
Appropriate management actions will be implemented whenever noxious weed species are
observed growing within the project area. The goals of weed management are to:
a.) Identify and manage noxious weeds within and immediately adjacent to the project
areas to be disturbed and after the area has been reclaimed;
2.) Conduct pre-treatment and post -treatment evaluations, and continue or modify
treatment measures as necessary;
3.) Minimize the potential for transportation and importation of noxious weed species;
4.) Educate field personnel in order to encourage compliance with weed management
program goals and assist with identification and control efforts.
To prevent or minimize the infestation and spread periodic inspections of the project area during
the beginning, middle, and end of the growing season will evaluate presence or absence, degree
of invasion, and the response of previous treatments. SunShare's operational staff will conduct
regular site inspections and ensure implementation of this plan. Specific treatment
methodologies and timetables will be developed based on species of concern, location and
extent of the infestation(s), and other pertinent factors.
1.2 (a) Noxious Weed Prevention
Noxious weeds are spread through dispersal of seed and/or transport of plant propagules (i.e.
spores, seeds, roots, etc.). The most effective way to control noxious weeds is to prevent their
introduction into the site in the first place. A combination of methods and practices will be
employed to prevent the introduction of weed species and their regeneration within the project
area.
The following methods and practices may be employed, either singly or in combination, to
prevent the introduction of weeds into the solar site:
a.) A thorough cleaning of equipment will be conducted before entering the project area
to prevent the introduction of seed and plant propagules from other sites;
2.) Seed mixtures used for revegetation or temporary site stabilization will be free of
noxious weeds;
3.) Hay, straw, and/or other materials used for mulch or other purposes will be certified
weed free;
4.) A periodic inspection will be conducted to identify any new weed infestations that
may have occurred. Any new infestations will be scheduled for management before
they become well established and/or spread;
S.) Communication and coordination with adjacent land holders whose property is
infested with noxious weeds that may threaten the site should occur. Establishing
partnerships for weed management within the local area is essential for successful
long-term weed management;
6.) Noxious and pest weed infestations that threaten natural and reclaimed areas will be
treated with accepted Integrated Weed Management (IWM) methods. These
methods are further discussed below.
1.2 (b) Integrated Weed Management (IWM)
An Integrated Weed Management approach will be implemented for treatment of
noxious weeds within the project area. An IWM approach enables selection of one or more
weed management methods based on site specific environmental conditions and control
needs. The following weed management methods will be considered for the project area:
1.) Cultural — Planting native or desirable plant species for site colonization and
promoting healthy vegetation communities in reclaimed areas. Prevent unnecessary
disturbance through precise planning of construction projects and other activities.
Prompt revegetation of disturbed areas.
2.) Mechanical — Mowing, pulling, disking, and plowing may be used on weedy species
for which these treatments are effective.
3.) Biological — Introduction of insects or other biologic agents which are known to
inhibit or prevent reproduction of noxious weed species. If biological agents are
employed, control methods will be coordinated with the Colorado Department of
Agricultural Insectary in Palisade, Colorado.
4.) Chemical — Application of appropriate herbicides by a licensed applicator. All
herbicides will be applied in accordance with the manufacturer's label and in
accordance with Colorado laws.
In some cases, only one control method may be warranted, while in other cases a combination
of control methods may be appropriate. Control methods selected will be dependent upon
species of concern, and the location and extent of the infestation.
The use of IWM methods will protect pollinators, reduce hazards to wildlife, reduce the
possibility of herbicide resistance, and minimize persistence and mobility of herbicides in the
soil. Weed control methods and practices will be applied in a manner that conforms to
applicable federal, state, and local laws.
1.2 (b) 1 Cultural Control
Germination and establishment of noxious weeds can be reduced by following accepted
revegetation and vegetation management techniques that favor the growth of desirable plants.
These include prompt seeding and revegetation of disturbed areas with appropriate seed mixes,
maintaining optimum fertility and moisture levels, planting at optimum density of pure live
seed, minimizing use of fertilizers, and selecting suitable species for revegetation. Minimizing
areas of disturbance and exposed soil prevents opportunities for aggressive species to establish.
A revegetation plan has been developed for the site that utilizes native species that are well -
adapted to the site. Seeding native species in conjunction with other management practices will
provide some level of competition with noxious weeds, and minimize the opportunity for new
infestations to become established.
1.2 (b) 2 - Mechanical Control
Mechanical Control of noxious weeds can be an effective tool to physically disrupt noxious weed
growth and seed development. A combination of mechanical methods may be used including
tilling or disking, mowing, hand-held weed trimmers, mulching, hand -pulling, hoeing, or
livestock grazing. Mechanical weed control practices must be applied with correct timing to
maximize their effectiveness in preventing vegetation development or seed production.
Annual weedy species may be readily controlled with mowing or physical removal. Perennial
species such as Dalmatian toadflax have extensive root systems. For such weed species,
mowing may only control seed production without seriously affecting the plant's survival.
Mowing after seed production has occurred may spread the plants. Disking or tilling areas
containing perennial noxious species may increase the area of infestation due to root sprouting.
In most cases, mechanical control methods used alone are not effective against noxious weed
species.
1.2 (b) 3 — Biological Control
Biological control of noxious weeds can be an effective tool to physically disrupt plant growth
and seed development. A combination of biological methods may be used including
introduction of insect weed predators and species -specific plant diseases. Biological weed
control methods and practices will be applied with appropriate timing to maximize their
effectiveness in preventing seed production. It must be noted that the use of biological controls
normally does not eradicate an infestation of weeds; rather they are capable of reducing weed
species vigor and reproduction. The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Biological Pest
Control Program has on -going biological control programs for several noxious weed species.
Note, the use of insect bio-controls typically require large populations of the target weed to
sustain the population of bio-control agents. Biological controls should not be expected to
eliminate the entire infestation of a noxious weed, but instead to bring the infestation down to
a more manageable level.
1.2 (b) 4 — Chemical Control
Chemical control of noxious and pest weeds can be an effective tool to disrupt plant growth and
seed development. Herbicides can kill targeted species, prevent development and/or
germination of noxious weed seed, can be used with minimal disturbance to soils, and in some
cases, can be selective to specific species or groups of plants. Herbicides must be applied at the
appropriate time to maximize their effectiveness in preventing seed production, for disrupting
plant establishment and growth, or achieving kill of noxious species. To avoid development of
resistance to a particular herbicide through repeated use over prolonged periods of time,
herbicides with varying modes of action to be used. Also, herbicides will be applied according
to manufacturer's label recommendations (i.e. application rate, method, and timing) to
prevent development of plant resistance. Herbicide selection will be based on weed
e mergence, timing of application, past applications, and ground and weather conditions
during the applications.
Successful IWM begins with an understanding of the target plant species and the
e nvironment within which it grows. Next, the physiologic effects of an herbicide on
plant growth and development must be understood. Understanding a pesticide's
chemical nature is also important in minimizing impacts to non -target species, the
applicator, endangered species, and pollinators, as well as surface water runoff hazards and
leaching into groundwater. Every herbicide label contains information regarding
e nvironmental hazards. This information will be evaluated for each herbicide considered for
u se at the site and herbicides will be selected which pose minimal to no environmental hazards.
All pesticides will be handled with care, and applied by qualified personnel. Properly identifying
the weed problem and the most effective chemical control method for use during the
plant growth cycle is critical to effective weed control. Equipment will be properly calibrated
before herbicides are applied and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will
be used. Empty containers will be disposed of promptly, safely and according with product
labeling.
Herbicides vary in the amount of time after an application before it is safe to re-enter the
treated area without protective clothing and equipment. The site re-entry time is affected by
the rate of application, size of the area treated and the amount of time to be spent in the
field. For the safety of employees and contractors, the Restricted Entry Interval (REI) listed on
the herbicide's label will be followed. Appropriate herbicide application records will be
maintained as specified by the CDA.
1.2 Cc) — Monitoring and Follow -Up
Even with effective weed management strategies, it often takes several seasons to eradicate
or bring weed populations to an acceptable level. With well -established infestations, it is likely
that a seed bank has developed in the soil capable of producing new plants for many
years. An infestation of weeds can easily re -invade treated areas in one growing season if
control and treatment activities are prematurely curtailed. Weed management efforts should
be carried out over an adequate number of growing seasons to realize effective weed
management within the target area.
As with all weed management, this multi -season effort is best served by effective
documentation of control efforts and continued vigilance in successive seasons of
management.
Information can be used to modify treatment priorities and weed management strategies
over time. Vigilance is required against new infestations that may be moving into the site.
These new sources of infestation may be worked into prevention and management plans as
necessary. This weed management plan will be modified over time as site conditions
change. Weed management strategies and priorities can be modified as weed infestations
change in response to continued control efforts.
1.3 — Drainage and Erosion Control
Installation of the solar facility will not alter existing drainage patterns or flow rates on the site
and runoff water quality will not be impacted by the solar facility components. Installation of
water quality or detention facilities would require clearing, grubbing, grading and reseeding
of a portion of the site and would likely increase the potential for erosion, sediment transport
and concentrated flow. Accordingly, water quality and detention are not recommended
for this project.
Appropriate temporary (construction -related) erosion and sedimentation control
Best Management Practices (BMPs), will be applied during the construction phase of the
project. The BMPs will be inspected on a regular basis to ensure proper functionality.
Prepared by:
Richard L Miller, AICP
Development Manager
Site Plan
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proposed SEF. SunShare has already notified these residents of its proposed SEF and has
received no responses or objections. Notification letters can be found in our application under a
folder labelled Grizzly Solar LLC - Neighboring Residence Notice Letters.
SunShare proposes the following fencing plan for the purposes of visual mitigation:
A six-foot tall, offset -picket composite privacy fence running the length of the northern side of the
proposed SEF site, with an additional 30 feet of fencing covering the diagonal project boundary
running from the northern boundary to the access driveway, and an additional 12 feet of fencing
wrapping from the northern boundary line to the eastern boundary line. The fence would run for
a total of +/- 354.4 feet.
SunShare proposes composite fencing rather than wood due to its increased durability.
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pass through (and therefore mitigating potential hazardous situations that could arise during high
winds).
This fence is proposed in addition to the security fence running the entire perimeter of the project.
There is currently vegetation between the proposed privacy fence and WCR 72 — SunShare will
leave this in place to provide additional screening.
Please see the fencing plan and additional fence details on the next page, as well as in the
submitted Sketch Plans. SunShare has used this exact method of screening for our Gilcrest V
SEF, also in Weld County, to great success.
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FLOODPLAIN IMPACT STATEMENT
A 100 -year FEMA-designated floodplain bisects this property, running from the northwest corner
to the southeast corner of the parcel. This floodplain is a result of a creek that bisects the property
in the same direction; the floodplain follows the same path as the creek. See below for an image
from the Weld County Assessor Map that shows the floodplain's path through the parcel, as well
as where the proposed SEF (in red) is in relation to the floodplain.
SunShare has used the FEMA Storm Events Database and the History of Weld County Disasters
list from the Weld County Office of Emergency Management to confirm there are no known recent
flooding events in this area, including in 2013. The property owners have confirmed they have not
experienced any flooding in the past 50 years that they have owned the property.
While a flood hazard area does exist on the project parcel, it has no potential to adversely affect
the proposed SEF. The westernmost edge of the SEF is located over 1,000 ft away from the
designated floodplain, effectively removing it from any area of potential hazard, and the lack of
historical flooding events on this property also demonstrate low to no risk for this site.
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Carly Koppes - Clerk and Recorder, Weld County , CO
AFTER RECORDING
RETURN TO:
CO Land Acquisitions LLC
c?o SunShare
1724 Gilpin Street
Denver, CO 80218
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR ENERGY LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS SHORT FORM OF SOLAR ENERGY LEASE AGREEMENT (this "Short Form") is made
(i�loi/ f , 2021 (the "Effective Date") by and between JANSSEN FARMS, LLC, a Colorado limited
liability company, with an address of 13510 HIGHWAY 14 AULT, CO 80610 ("Landlord"), and CO
LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC, a Colorado limited liability company, with an address at 1724 Gilpin
Street, Denver, CO 80218 ("Tenant").
I. Lease. Landlord and Tenant have executed a Solar Energy Lease Agreement (the "Lease")
dated as of the Effective Date, by which Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord, the
real property (the "Leased Premises") located in Weld County Colorado, and more particularly described
on Exhibit A attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. Permitted Use. Tenant will have possession of the Leased Premises for the exclusive right
for solar energy conversion, for the collection and transmission of electric power, and for related and
incidental purposes and activities ("Solar Operations"), to be conducted in such locations on the Leased
Premises as Tenant may determine, and whether accomplished by Tenant or a third parry authorized by
Tenant, including, without limitation:
(a) Determining the feasibility of solar energy conversion on the Leased Premises or
on neighboring lands, including conducting studies of solar radiation, soils, environmental
conditions, and other meteorological and geotechnical data;
(b) Developing, constructing, reconstructing, erecting, enlarging, installing,
improving, replacing, relocating and removing from time to time, and maintaining, using,
monitoring and operating, existing, additional or new (i) individual units or arrays of solar energy
collection cells/panels and related facilities necessary to harness sunlight for energy generation and
storage, including without limitation, existing and/or future technologies used or useful in
connection with the generation and storage of electricity from sunlight, and associated support
structure, braces, wiring, plumbing, and related equipment ("Solar Energy Facilities"), (ii) facilities
for the storage, collection, distribution, step-up, step-down, wheeling, transmission and sale of
electricity and for communications in connection with the Solar Energy Facilities, including,
without limitation, the following, at such locations as Tenant will determine that are developed,
constructed and/or operated on the Leased Premises: underground and/or overhead distribution,
collection and transmission lines; underground andor overhead control, communications and radio
relay systems and telecommunications equipment; energy storage facilities; interconnection and/or
switching facilities, circuit breakers, transformers; cables, wires, fiber, conduit, footings,
foundations, towers, poles, crossarms, guy lines and anchors, and any related or associated
improvements, fixtures, facilities, appliances, machinery and equipment ("Transmission
Facilities"), (iii) meteorological masts and solar energy measurement equipment, (iv) control
buildings, control boxes and computer monitoring hardware, (v) utility lines and installations, (vi)
safety protection facilities, (vii) laydown areas and maintenance yards, (viii) roads, bridges,
culverts, and erosion control facilities, (ix) signs, fences, and gates, (x) maintenance, operations
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and administration buildings, and (xi) individual units or arrays of solar energy collection
cells/panels and related facilities necessary to harness sunlight for energy generation, including
without limitation, existing and/or future technologies used or useful in connection with the
generation of electricity from sunlight, and associated support structure, braces, wiring, plumbing,
and related equipment;
(c) Using any existing water well or drilling, digging and excavating one or more wells
on the Leased Premises for the purposes of servicing, operating and maintaining the Solar Energy
Facilities, Transmission Facilities, and such other improvements and facilities for a Phase
(collectively, the "Solar Energy System") that is located on the Leased Premises, including the right
to tap into (at Tenant's sole cost and expense under a separate meter) any municipal, township,
county, or other public water service;
(d) Removing, trimming, pruning, topping, clearing or otherwise controlling the
growth of any tree, shrub, crop, plant, or other vegetation; dismantling, demolishing, and removing
any improvement, structure, embankment, impediment, berm, wall, fence, engineering works, or
other object, on or that intrudes (or upon maturity could intrude) into the Leased Premises that
could obstruct, interfere with or impair the Solar Energy System or the use of the Leased Premises
intended by Tenant; and
(e) Undertaking any other lawful activities, whether accomplished by Tenant or a third
party authorized by Tenant, that Tenant determines are necessary, helpful, appropriate, convenient
or cost-effective in connection with, incidental to or to accomplish any of the foregoing purposes,
including agriculture, performing surveys, and conducting soils, environmental, biological,
cultural, and other tests and studies.
3. Solar Easement. Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord granted to Tenant the exclusive right
and easement on, over and across the Leased Premises for the free and unobstructed flow of sunlight
resources, together with the exclusive right to (a) develop, use, convert, maintain and capture such sunlight,
(b) convert solar energy into electrical energy, and (c) derive and keep all credits and income therefrom.
Without limiting the generality of the preceding sentence, the parties intend to create a "solar easement"
pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes Sections 38-32.5-100.3 through 38-32.5-103, for the benefit of the
Leased Premises, burdening the real property described and depicted in Exhibit A. This easement will be
effective until the earlier of full termination or expiration of this Lease or Tenant's non-use for solar energy
generation purposes continuously for two consecutive years during the Operations Term. In the event of
interference with Tenant's enjoyment of the easement, Landlord will compensate Tenant for all damages
caused to Tenant by said interference.
4. Access Easement. Pursuant to the Lease, Landlord granted to Tenant a non-exclusive
easement grant for vehicular and pedestrian access, ingress and egress to and from the Leased Premises
(including rights of ingress and egress for Transmission Facilities) over the Leased Premises, and over
Landlord's adjacent property, at such locations as Tenant will determine, for purposes related to or
associated with the Solar Energy System installed or to be installed on the Leased Premises, which, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, will entitle Tenant to use, improve and widen any existing and
future roads and access routes or construct such roads as Tenant may determine reasonably necessary from
time to time located on or providing access to the Leased Premises, across Landlord's adjacent property.
S. Term. The Lease consists of two term periods, described as follows:
(a) The "Development Term" commences on the Effective Date and ends on the
sooner to occur of (i) three (3) years after the Effective Date, or (ii) the date on which the Operations
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Term (defined below) commences for any portion or portions of the Leased Premises for each Solar
Energy System construction cycle that achieves a commercial operations date and increases the
generation capacity by more than one -hundred (100) kW on the Leased Premises and any
contiguous parcels.
(b) The "Operations Tenn" is a twenty-one (21) year term for the portion or portions
of the Leased Premises that automatically commences on the commercial operations date for each
phase. For each phase, Tenant will have the option and right to extend the Operations Term for up
to one (1) successive and continuous ten (10) year period.
6. Termination. Tenant, in Tenant's sole and absolute discretion, will have the right to
terminate the Lease as to all or portions of the Leased Premises (a) immediately upon written notice to
Landlord during the Development Term, and (b) upon at least 30 days written notice to Landlord during
any Operations Tenn.
7. Surface Use Relinquishment. To the extent that Landlord holds any mineral estate
interests connected to the Leased Property at any time during either the Development Tenn or the
Operations Term, Landlord hereby grants to Tenant a surface use relinquishment of Landlord's mineral
estate interest related surface rights over the Leased Premises such that neither Landlord, nor any of its
tenants, licensees, contractors, invitees, agents or assigns, will use the surface of the Leased Premises for
mining, drilling, exploration, production, or other related purposes so long as the Lease is effective.
8. Owner Activities. Neither Landlord nor any of its tenants, licensees, contractors, invitees,
agents or assigns, currently or prospectively, interfere with, impair, delay or materially increase the cost of
Tenant's Solar Operations, or the undertaking of any other activities or the free enjoyment or exercise of
any other rights or benefits given to or permitted Tenant under the Lease. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, neither Landlord nor anyone obtaining rights from or acting with the permission of
Landlord will (a) interfere with or impair the free, unobstructed and natural availability of sunlight over or
across the Leased Premises (whether by planting trees, constructing structures, or otherwise), or the lateral
or subjacent support for the Solar Energy System, or (b) engage in any other activity on the Leased Premises
that might cause a decrease in the output, efficiency or longevity of the Solar Energy System.
9. Construction With Lease. All of the terms, covenants, representations, warranties and
conditions regarding the Lease and rights and obligations of Landlord and Tenant are more particularly set
forth in the Lease, which is incorporated by this reference. This Short Form does not supersede, modify,
amend or otherwise change the terms, conditions or representations and warranties of the Lease. In the
event of any conflict between this Short Form and the Lease, the Lease will control. It is not intended that
this Short Form constitute an amendment to the Lease, and the Lease will control in the event of any
inconsistency between it and this Short Form.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO SHORT FORM OF SOLAR ENERGY LEASE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord has executed this Short Form of Solar Energy Lease as of the
date first set forth above.
LANDLORD:
JANSSEN FARMS, LLC,
a Colorado limited liability company
By:
Name: I9 pj Janssen
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This Short Form of Solar Energy Lease Agreement was acknowledged before me on
kpri t 2l , 2021, by torid Janssen as 14A-,nacy,5 of Janssen Farms, LLC.
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WITNESS my hand and official seal:
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SARAH MASSARA
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO SHORT FORM OF SOLAR ENERGY LEASE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Tenant has executed the Short Form of Solar Energy Lease as of the
date first set forth above
TENANT
CO LAND ACQUISITIONS LLC,
a Colorado hooted liability company
By Global Sun Holdings, Inc
a Colorado corporation
Its Sole Member and Manager
By
Name Cortina Kumpe
Its Chief Operating Officer
STATE OF COLORADO
ss
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER )
This Short Form of Solar Energy Lease Agreement was acknowledged before me on
1yr 11 "L°t , 2021, by Cortina Kumpe, Chief Operating Officer of Global Sun Holdings, Inc , Sole
Member and Manager of CO Land Acquisitions LLC
WITNESS my hand and official seal
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SARAH
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State of Colorado
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EXHIBIT A
TO SHORT FORM OF SOLAR ENERGY LEASE AGREEMENT
THE FOLLOWING REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE COUNTY OF WELD, STATE OF
COLORADO
LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP OF THE PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO THE LEASEHOLD ESTATE
Address 34770 County Road 39, Eaton, CO 80615
Legal Descnptton.
The NW 114 of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P M
EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land conveyed to Fred E Cozzens, James P Cozzens, and J B
Cozzens, by Deed recorded June 1, 1925 in Book 769 at Page 392, being more particularly described as
follows
COMMENCING at a point on the East line of said land 30 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof,
thence running South on the East Itee of said land 1197 feet to a point,
thence North 50"22' West 260 feet to a point,
thence North 50" East 1056 feet to a point,
thence Southeasterly along the present fence line to the Place of Beginning
Parcel Number 080308000005
Total Acres Leased Approximately four (4) acres as depicted above with shading
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP OF THE PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO THE SOLAR EASEMENT
Address 34770 County Road 39, Eaton, CO 80615
Legal Description
The NW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P M
EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land conveyed to Fred E Cozuens, James P Cozzens, and J B
Cozzens, by Deed recorded June 1, 1925 in Book 769 at Page 392, being more particularly described as
follows
COMMENCING at a point on the East line of said land 30 feet South of the Northeast corner thereof,
thence running South on the East line of said land 1197 feet to a point,
thence North 50`22' West 260 feet to a point,
thence North 50" East 1056 feet to a point,
thence Southeasterly along the present fence line to the Place of Beginning
Parcel Number 080308000005
Map
Total Acres Subject to the Solar Easement Approximately five and one half (5 5) acres as depicted
above with shading
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND MAP OF THE PROPERTY
SUBJECT TO THE ACCESS EASEMENT
Address. 34770 County Road 39, Eaton, CO 80615
Legal Description
The NW 1/4 of Section 8, Township 6 North, Range 65 West of the 6th P M
EXCEPTING THEREFROM a parcel of land conveyed to Fred E Cozzens, James P Couens, and J B
Cozzens, by Deed recorded June I, 1925 in Book 769 at Page 392, being more particularly described as
follows
COMMENCING at a point on the East line of said land 30 feet South of the Northeast comer thereof,
thence running South on the East line of said land 1197 feet to a point,
thence North 50"22' West 260 feet to a point,
thence North 50" East 1056 feet to a point,
thence Southeasterly along the present fence line to the Place of Beginning
Parcel Number. 080308000005
Map:
Total Area Subject to the Access Easement An access easement approximately 20 feet wide and 175
feet long as depicted above with shading
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STATEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS
In partial fulfillment of Weld County's Zoning Permit Application for a Solar Energy Facility (ZPSF)
requirements, this Traffic Narrative has been prepared for the proposed Small -Scale Solar Facility
located along Weld County Road 72, east of the intersection of WCR 72 and WCR 39 (the
Project). This narrative is intended to provide traffic -related information and identify potential
Project impacts to affected roadways within Weld County.
The following information is included in this narrative:
• Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule
• Designated Travel Route
• Daily Vehicle Trip Generation
• Conclusions
Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule
Location - The Project will occupy approximately 3.51 acres of the +/- 152 acre leased area (within
Weld County Parcel No. 080308000005), located along WCR 72, east of the intersection of WCR
72 and WCR 39 in the NW quarter of Section 8, Township 6N, Range 65W.
Components - The Project generally includes: 480 kW (AC) or 597.6 kW (DC) solar energy
conversion system comprised of 1,440 tracker solar modules mounted on steel I -beams; concrete
pad -mounted transformer and interconnect; inverters mounted at the end of array rows; an access
drive with emergency turn around; and perimeter fence with gate.
Construction Schedule — Once the Zoning Permit is finalized, the construction phase is anticipated
to take approximately sixty (60) days.
Based on this, the following preliminary schedule has been prepared:
• Solar Facility Components First Deliver
• Perimeter Fence Installation
• Solar Panel Foundation Installation
• Racking, Trenching, Wiring
• Solar Panel Installation
• Inspection & Set Meters
• System Testing & Commissioning
Day 1
Day 1 to Day 11
Day 5 to Day 30
Day 10 to Day 40
Day 20 to Day 35
Day 40 to Day 50
Day 50 to Day 60
Designated Travel Route
The designated travel route includes: State Highway 85 to east on WCR 68, then north on WCR
39, then east on WCR 72 for approximately 0.5 miles to the proposed access drive. The following
is a brief description of the access route roadways.
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State Highway (SH) 85 — SH 85 is a paved four -lane divided highway with a posted speed limit of
55 mph. The SH 85/WCR 68 intersection includes a right turn slip lane for turning east onto WCR
68. The road surface is paved in asphalt and appears to be in good condition. Project -related
traffic is not expected to impact SH 85.
WCR 68 - The travel route is generally a +/-24'-wide, paved two-lane road with an unpaved
shoulder. The posted speed limit is 30 mph in the vicinity of State Highway. The road surface
appears to be in good condition. The intersection of WCR 68 and WCR 39 is marked with a two-
way stop, halting traffic traveling on WCR 39. Project -related traffic is not expected to impact WCR
68.
WCR 39 - The travel route is generally a +/-24'-wide, paved two-lane road with an unpaved
shoulder. The posted speed limit is 55 mph in the portion travelled for this route. The road surface
appears to be in good condition. The intersection of WCR 39 and WCR 72 is marked with a two-
way stop, halting traffic travelling on WCR 72. Project -related traffic is not expected to impact
WCR 39.
WCR 72 — The travel route is an unpaved and unmarked road. There does not appear to be a
posted speed on the portion of WCR 72 that is travelled for this route. Project -related traffic is
not expected to impact WCR 72.
Daily Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution
Project development may be divided into the following 3 phases: material and equipment delivery;
facility construction; and facility maintenance). The following Table 1 illustrates the estimated
average daily trip generation by vehicle type for each Project phase.
Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation
Project Phase
(Time)
Vehicle Type
Estimated
Vehicle
Gross
Weight
Number of Vehicles
Per Day
Maximum and
Average Vehicle Trips
Per Day
Equipment
(approx.
Material
1
and
Delivery
week)
Conex Container
Delivery Trucks
and
30,000-50,000 lbs
5-10
10-20
Equipment
Trucks
Hauling
20,000-40,000
lbs
0-2
0-4
Max
24/Ave - 16
—
Facility Construction
(2 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to
10,000 lbs
5-12
10-24
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Material
Delivery
Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Max
28/Ave - 20
—
Operations
(ongoing
operational)
once
Utility Vehicle
Truck)
(Pickup
2,000 to
10,000 lbs
2
per quarter
or less
Quarter/Ave
Max
— 2
per
- 0
As illustrated in Table 1, the majority of traffic generated will occur during the 2 -month construction
period (Max 28/Ave 20vtpd). This traffic will generally be construction crew passenger vehicles.
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The majority of heavy truck traffic including Conex container delivery (30-50 Conex
containers/delivery trucks) and equipment (rubber tire loader, pile driver, forklift) delivery, and
pickup will travel to and from the Project between 8:00 AM and noon and 1:00 PM and 4:30 PM.
Project -related traffic during all phases will not be significant during AM and PM peak periods
(7:30 — 9:00 AM and 4:30 — 6:00 PM, respectively).
Conclusions
1 The Project is expected to generate up to 24 vehicle trips per day during material and
equipment delivery (anticipated to be one week at the beginning of the Project and one
week at the end of the Project), 24 vehicle trips per day during the construction phase (2
months) and typically, 2 vehicle trips per quarter for routine maintenance after the system
is operational.
2. Daily Project -related truck traffic is not expected to impact AM and PM peak traffic periods.
The construction of the Project should not negatively impact the transportation pattern in
the area.
3. As proposed, the solar facility installation (material/equipment delivery — approximately 1
week, solar facility installation - 2 months and solar facility operations - ongoing) is not
anticipated to create adverse traffic -related impacts in the area or on Weld County roads.
Based on anticipated vehicle type and weight (from Table 1), the Project is not anticipated
to degrade/damage Weld County roads.
4. There are no anticipated improvements required to any Weld County roads in order to
serve the Project, since after the construction period, the facility is unmanned. SunShare
agrees to mitigate construction traffic impacts to the area surrounding the proposed Solar
Energy Facility.
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Xcel Energy
June 8, 2022
SunShare, LLC
1724 Gilpin St
Denver, CO 80218
To Whom it May Concern,
1800 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202
The Solar Garden Identification (ID), Solar*Rewards Community (SRC) Producer/Garden Operator:
Account Name, Garden Name, and Awarded Nameplate Capacity for the project(s) referenced in this
letter are summarized in the table below. As of the date of this communication, Xcel Energy confirms
that each project and SRC Producer listed in the table is currently in good standing with SRC program
rules and will be entitled to interconnect under the terms of the SRC Producer Agreement and Xcel
Energy's interconnection processes and standards and pursuant to the form of interconnection
agreement provided to each of the SRC Producer listed below. The due date for reaching substantial
completion for each project listed is listed in the table below with further extensions available on a
project -by -project basis. The SRC Application Deposit and Escrow Fund required to be made by each of
the SRC Producer for each project listed below has been made. The SRC Producer is compliant with the
SRC Producer Agreement and decisions of the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (the "Commission").
ID
Solar
Garden
SRC
/ Garden
Operator:
Account
Producer
Name
Garden
Name
Name
Capacity
Plate
(kW
AC)
Substantial
Completion
Deadline
County
SRC083119
Grizzly
LLC
Solar
Grizzly
LLC
Solar
480
7/15/2023
Weld
Thank you,
Tyer Will
Digitally signed by Tyer Will
DN: C=US, E=Tyler.Wll@xcelenergy.com,
O=Xcel Energy. OU=RCP, CN=Tyer Will
Date: 2022.06.08 13:19:36-06' 00'
Tyler Will
Xcel Energy
CO Solar Trade Relations Manager
1800 Larimer, 14th Fl Denver, CO 80202
tyler.will@xcelenergy.com
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