HomeMy WebLinkAbout20222939.tiffMEMORANDUM
TO: Diana Aungst, Planning Services
FROM: Melissa J King, PE, Development Review
DATE: August 5, 2022
SUBJECT: USR22-0022 Griffiths Solar
The proposal has been reviewed on behalf of the Weld County Department of Public Works and the
Department of Planning and Zoning. Staff comments made during this phase of the application process
may not be all-inclusive, as other issues may arise during the remaining application process.
COMMENTS
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION/LOCATION
Project description: 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.
This project is south of CR 48.5, north of and adjacent to State Highway 60, and is west of State Highway
257.
Parcel number: 105903300001.
Access is onto CR 48.5 via an access road across the parcel due north (105903300002).
ACCESS
Development Review has reviewed the application materials related to access.
The applicant has proposed two access options.
The first access option is onto State Highway 60 south of the parcel. This access location involves the
crossing of a railroad line owned/operated by Great Western Railroad. The applicant shall contact the
Railroad to determine if a crossing agreement is required. The applicant shall send the documentation to
the County. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) has jurisdiction over all accesses to state
highways. Please contact Mr. Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office (970-350-2163) to verify the access permit
or for any additional requirements that may be needed. (State Highway 60)
If the first access option is achieved, this referral will be revised to reflect those conditions.
The second access option involves access onto CR 48.5 at the existing unpermitted access point that is
approximately 6,500 feet east of the intersection of CR 48.5 and CR 17. This will involve traversing the
parcel due north that is currently under the same ownership. An easement may be required for this crossing
either now or in the future if ownership changes. The applicant shall obtain an access permit for this location
as it appears to meet the Minimum Access Spacing Criteria.
This referral has been written to reflect the second access option.
Per Sec. 8-14-30, an Access Permit is required for access to Weld County maintained roadways. We
strongly encourage you to discuss your access location with Development Review prior to laying out your
site plan. All "preliminarily approved" accesses are subject to change during the access permitting process.
Per Sec. 24-8-40, when feasible, there shall be no net increase in the number of accesses to a public road.
Minimum access spacing widths are shown in Weld County Code Sec. 8-14-30. Please refer to Chapter 8
of the Weld County Code for more information regarding access.
ROADS AND RIGHTS -OF -WAY
CR 48.5 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map (Code
Ordinance 2017-01) as a local road, which requires 60 feet of right-of-way. The applicant shall delineate
and label on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents creating the
existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. If the right-of-way cannot be verified it shall be
dedicated. Pursuant to the definition of setback in the Weld County Code, Sec. 23-1- 90, the required
setback is measured from the future right-of-way line. Be aware that physical roadways may not be centered
in the right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County.
The property is bounded by State Highway 60. Contact the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)
to determine what right-of-way shall be shown on the submitted plat. Reference the documents creating
the right-of-way. Please contact Mr.Tim Bilobran at the Greeley office, phone number: 970-350-2163.
Per, Sec. 8-13-30.B, a Weld County Right -of -Way Use Permit is required for any project that will be
occupying, constructing or excavating facilities within, and/or encroaching upon, any County rights -of -way
or easement. Right -of -Way Use Permit instructions and application can be found at
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/publicworks/permits/.
Weld County will not replace overlapping easements located within existing right-of-way or pay to relocate
existing utilities within the County right-of-way.
TRAFFIC
The most recent traffic counts (2020) for this portion of CR 48.5 found the annual average daily traffic is
210 vehicles per day with 17% trucks.
Traffic information submitted with the application materials indicates that construction traffic will be 10-15
vehicles per day of which 2 may be heavy vehicles and that the operation traffic would be 2-4 vehicles per
year.
No additional traffic information is needed.
TRACKING CONTROL
Tracking control is required to prevent tracking from the site onto public roadways. For access to paved
roads, tracking control devices can be double cattle guards with 100 ft. of asphalt or 300 ft of asphalt. For
access to gravel roads, tracking control devices must be either double cattle guards with 100 ft. of road
base, or road base on all driving surfaces. Temporary Tracking Control shall be used during construction
unless permanent tracking control is installed ahead of construction activities. Recycled concrete is not
allowed in County right-of-way. Tracking control for unmaintained public right-of-way is required just prior
to entering publicly maintained roadways. A variance request for alternatives to the tracking control
requirement can be submitted to Public Works for review and consideration.
This site requires approved tracking control during construction.
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT (Construction)
Public Works is requesting a Road Maintenance Agreement for Construction including, but not limited to,
dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes.
Improvements/Road Maintenance Agreement: An example agreement is available at:
https://www.weldgov.com/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Zoning/Development-Review .
It will detail the approved haul routes and include a maintenance agreement for the haul routes.
DRAINAGE REQUIREMENTS
This area IS within an Urbanizing Drainage Area: Urbanizing Drainage Areas typically require detention of
runoff from the 1 -hour, 100 -year, storm falling on the developed site and release of the detained water at
the historic runoff rate of the 1 -hour, 5 -year storm falling on the undeveloped site for URBANIZING areas.
Detention pond waived and a simple drainage narrative:
The applicant has submitted a drainage narrative stating that the site consists of A and B soils. Thus, the
site is exempted from stormwater detention per Sec. 23-4-1030.B. of the Code.
No additional stormwater management and detention information is needed.
Historic Flows:
The applicants will be required to maintain the historic drainage flows and run-off amounts that exist from
the property.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
A. A Road Maintenance Agreement (Construction) is required at this location. Road maintenance
includes, but is not limited to, dust control and damage repair to specified haul routes during
construction. (Development Review)
B. The USR map shall be amended to delineate the following:
1. CR 48.5 is a gravel road and is designated on the Weld County Functional Classification Map as
an local road which requires 60 feet of right-of-way at full buildout. The applicant shall delineate
and label on the site map or plat the future and existing right-of-way (along with the documents
creating the existing right-of-way) and the physical location of the road. All setbacks shall be
measured from the edge of right-of-way. This road is maintained by Weld County. (Development
Review)
2. Show the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) right-of-way on the plat along with the
documents creating the right-of-way. (Development Review)
3. Show and label the existing proposed access point onto CR 48.5 and the usage type (Agriculture,
Residential, Commercial/Industrial, or Oil and Gas). Development Review will review the access
location as a part of the plat submittal. (Development Review)
4. Show and label the drainage flow arrows. (Development Review)
GRADING PERMIT
A Weld County Grading Permit will be required if disturbing more than 1 acre. Grading Permit applications
are accepted after the planning process is complete (plan recorded). An Early Release Request Form may
be entertained only after the applicant, Public Works and Planning Department have reviewed the referral
and surrounding property owner comments. The Early Release Request may or may not be granted
depending on referral comments and surrounding property owner concerns. Contact an Engineering
representative from the Public Works for more information.
A Construction Stormwater Permit is also required with the State for disturbing more than 1 acre. Contact:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality Control Division, 303-692-3575.
Prior to Construction:
A. The approved access and tracking control shall be constructed prior to on -site construction.
(Development Review)
B. If more than one (1) acre is to be disturbed, a Weld County Grading Permit will be required.
(Development Review)
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (NOTES ON THE SITE PLAN)
1. The property owner or operator shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds on the site, pursuant
to Chapter 15, Article I and II, of the Weld County Code. (Development Review)
2. The access to the site shall be maintained to mitigate any impacts to the public road, including damages
and/or off -site tracking. (Development Review)
3. Any work that may occupy and or encroach upon any County rights -of -way or easement shall acquire
an approved Right -of -Way Use Permit prior to commencement. (Development Review)
4. The Property Owner shall comply with all requirements provided in the executed Road Maintenance
Agreement. (Department of Public Works)
5. The historical flow patterns and runoff amounts on the site will be maintained. (Development Review)
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
Memorandum
To: Diana Aungst
From: Lauren Light, Environmental Health Services
Date: August 11, 2022
Re: USR22-0022 Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC
Environmental Health Services has reviewed this Site -Specific Development Plan and Use by
Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility outside of subdivisions and historic
townsites in the A (Agricultural) Zone District.
As no employees will be located at the site, permanent water and sewer is not required.
Screened portable toilets, hand washing units and bottled water can be utilized during
construction.
We recommend the following requirements are incorporated into the permit as development
standards:
1. During construction, all liquid and solid wastes (as defined in the Solid Wastes
Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.) shall be stored and removed for
final disposal in a manner that protects against surface and groundwater
contamination.
2. During construction, no permanent disposal of wastes shall be permitted at this site.
This is not meant to include those wastes specifically excluded from the definition of a
solid waste in the Solid Wastes Disposal Sites and Facilities Act, 30-20-100.5, C.R.S.
3. During construction, waste materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed in a
manner that controls fugitive dust, fugitive particulate emissions, blowing debris, and
other potential nuisance conditions. The facility shall operate in accordance with
Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Weld County Code.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
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Public Health
Weld County
Department of Public Health and Environment
4. Fugitive dust and fugitive particulate emissions shall be controlled throughout the
duration of construction of the facility.
5. During construction, adequate toilet facilities and handwashing units shall be provided.
Portable toilets shall be serviced by a cleaner licensed in Weld County, contain hand
sanitizers, be screened from public view, and removed when construction is
completed.
6. The operation shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations of State and
Federal agencies and the Weld County Code.
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
weldhealth.org
Public Health
Diana Aungst
From: Roy Rudisill
Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 8:42 AM
To: Diana Aungst
Cc: David Burns
Subject: RE: Referral Agency USR22-0022
HI Diana, sorry it took so long to get back to you, yes we would like to require an Emergency Action Plan for this facility.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Roy Rudisill, Director
Office of Emergency Management
1150 0 St. Greeley, Co
970-381-0417 Mobile
970-304-6540 Office
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From: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Sent: Monday, August 15, 2022 8:47 AM
To: Roy Rudisill <rrudisill@weldgov.com>
Cc: David Burns <dburns@weldgov.com>
Subject: Referral Agency USR22-0022
Hi Roy:
I was wondering if you would review this solar facility USR22-0022.
* Click on "Planning" tab on the menu bar
* Under General Search, type case# USR22-0022, into the Record Number box and search
* Click on the "Record Info" arrow drop -down menu
* Click on "Attachments" to review the application materials
Thanks,
Diana Aungst
Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631
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Weld County
Oil & Gas Energy Department
Referral Comments
Referring Agency: Weld County Department of Planning Services
Reference Number: USR22-0022
Associated Parcel: 105903300001-R8978019
OGED Reviewer: Jennifer Teeters
Review Date: August 8, 2022
The Staff of the Weld County Oil and Gas Energy Department (OGED) appreciates the opportunity to
comment on the captioned planning case. Staff has completed review of the proposal and have no
conflicts with the proposed activity. We have included additional comments below:
1. There are no active or proposed 1041 WOGLA Permits on the associated parcel. There are
several oil and gas well sites in the area surrounding the parcel.
2. The parcel includes one (1) plugged and abandoned (PA) well listed in Table 2 below.
Additional information regarding these plugged and abandoned wells is available from the
Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). OGED recommends that the
Applicant review this information and contact the responsible operator regarding well
infrastructure that may have been abandoned in place prior to conducting operations in
proximity to the wells.
API
Operator
Well Title
Well Status
05-123-07864
PDC Energy Inc
Binder #14-3
SI
3. The USR lands may include additional oil and gas related infrastructure, such as off -location
flowlines or pipeline which are a use by right and not regulated by Weld County. OGED
requests that the applicant reviews flowline data available from the COGCC map viewer and
utilize Colorado 811 prior to any excavation activities.
These comments and recommendations are based upon the review of the application materials
submitted by the applicant and other relevant information available on the E -Permit site.
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number: USR22-0022
Please Reply By: August 30, 2022 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105903300001-R8978019 Legal: PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0.75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
P
F -
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
Signature Tyler Drage, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal
Agency Front Range Fire Rescue
Date 08-30-2022
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-400-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
Applicant:
Project:
Location:
Application Date:
Comment Date:
Comments By:
FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543
970-587-4464 / Fax: 970-587-0324
Courage * Compassion * Professionalism
Serving Johnstown, Milliken and Weld County for more than 100 years
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
CEBP Solar 5, LLC (Cloudbreak)
Griffiths #1 Solar Project
9216 County Road 481/2, Johnstown
08-02-2022
08-13-2022
Kurt Nakata, Fire Plans Examiner
Tyler Drage, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal
These comments pertain to the submittal of a Site Development Plan (SDP) and Use by
Special Review (USR) for a proposed installation of a solar farm covering approximately
37.5 acres, consisiting of 15,500 solar modules. The proposed development is located at
9216 County Road 481/2, Johnstown, which is within unincorporated Weld County. The
property is within the Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) service area. The Weld County
Board of Commissioners has granted FRFR a Consent to Enforce the 2018 International
Fire Code (IFC), which was referenced in the review of this proposal.
FIRE DISTRICT COMMENTS/CONDITIONS:
ADDRESSING: The proposed new solar facility shall be provided with a County -issued
street address, which shall be clearly posted at the access road point of connection with
WCR 48 1/2 so it is visible from both directions of travel. The address shall be posted as soon
as site work commences.
WATER SUPPLY: Given the nature of the proposed facility to be constructed, the fire
district may need access to reliable water supply. One fire hydrant is indicated on the
submitted plan pages. The fire hydrant is approximately 900 feet from the access road.
• The Applicant shall provide a fire hydrant within 600 feet of the access road at its
point of connection with WCR 481/2.
FACILITY SAFETY PLAN: Prior to construction, the Applicant shall provide additional
details on specific measures to be employed within the site to prevent accidental fires or
spread of fires beyond site perimeter. In accordance with Chapter 3 of the 2018 IFC,
grasses and weeds within the facility shall be maintained at a height that does not
encourage the growth/spread of fire. In general, grass/weed height shall be maintained
below six inches.
FRFR Plan Review Comments: CBEP Solar 5 LLC, Cloudbreak (rev 08-30-2022)
Nakata State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 22613353
Nakata ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner # 9085945
Drage State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 136302270
Drage ICC Certified Fire Marshal / Fire Codes Specialist cert # 5303856
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FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543
970-587-4464 / Fax: 970-587-0324
Courage * Compassion * Professionalism
Serving Johnstown, Milliken and Weld County for more than 100 years
ACCESS ROADWAYS: The proposed facility access road is not compliant with fire code
requirements, as detailed below.
1. The solar facility's access roadway is proposed as a 15 -foot -wide access road that
originates off WCR 481/2.
• Minimum width of fire apparatus access roads shall be 20 feet.
2. The fire apparatus access road shall be engineered and maintained to support an
80,000 -pound fire apparatus in all weather conditions, including the noted 24 -inch
steel culvert that is existing.
• Please provide appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with
access road engineering and maintenance requirements.
3. Minimum turning radius for fire apparatus access roads shall be 25 -feet inside/50-
feet outside.
• Please provide additional information to indicate that the access roadway is
navigable by fire apparatus.
4. The facility is indicated as being fully fenced, with a gate provided off the access
roadway. The applicant shall provide approved fire district access through this gate
via either a Knox Padlock or a Knox Key Switch.
5. The access road length between WCR 48.5 and the facility gate is extremely long, and
no provisions are provided for allowing a fire apparatus to turn around..
• Section 503.2.5 of the 2018 IFC requires an approved apparatus turn -around for
dead-end fire apparatus access roads exceeding 150 feet in length.
6. The Draft USR map appears to indicate a second point of connection through the
facility to Highway 60. Please clearly define if this access will be provided. If it is
provided, it shall be equipped with an approved Knox padlock or key switch.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: Information has not been provided regarding the potential use
of temporary fuel storage/dispensing operations during site development activities. Any
temporary above -ground storage tank of diesel fuel or unleaded gasoline with a quantity of
250 gallons or more requires plan review and permitting from Front Range Fire Rescue
prior to placement or use of such tank.
FRFR Plan Review Comments: CBEP Solar 5 LLC, Cloudbreak (rev 08-30-2022)
Nakata State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 22613353
Nakata ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner # 9085945
Drage State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 136302270
Drage ICC Certified Fire Marshal / Fire Codes Specialist cert # 5303856
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number: USR22-0022
Please Reply By: August 30, 2022 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105903300002-R8978020 Legal: PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W
of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0.75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response
not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services,
n We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
n We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
171, See attached letter.
Signature Imo' / Date 5 "13 ^2G 2, 2 -
Agency 61.041 & k •1 [h` SG u4
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
Applicant:
Project:
Location:
Application Date:
Comment Date:
Comments By:
FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543
970-587-4464 / Fax: 970-587-0324
Courage * Compassion * Professionalism
Serving Johnstown, Milliken and Weld County for more than 100 years
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
CEBP Solar 5, LLC (Cloudbreak)
Griffiths #1 Solar Project
9216 County Road 481/2, Johnsstown
08-02-2022
08-13-2022
Kurt Nakata, Fire Plans Examiner
These comments pertain to the submittal of a Site Development Plan (SDP) and Use by
Special Review (USR) for a proposed installation of a solar farm covering approximately
37.5 acres, consisiting of 15,500 solar modules.This proposed development is located at
9216 County Road 48 /2 in Johnstown. The property is located in Weld County and is
within the Front Range Fire Rescue (FRFR) service area. The Weld County Board of
Commissioners has granted FRFR a Consent to Enforce the 2018 International Fire Code,
which was applied in the review of this proposal.
At this stage in the development process, the focus of this review was primarily to ensure
appropriate access and water supply were provided to the overall site.
FIRE DISTRICT COMMENTS/CONDITIONS:
ADDRESSING: The proposed new solar facility shall be provided with a Town -issued street
address, which shall be clearly posted at the access road point of connection with WCR 46
so it is visible from both directions of travel. The address needs to be posted as soon as the
site is occupied with contractors.
WATER SUPPLY: Given the nature of the proposed facility to be constructed, the fire
district may need access to reliable water supply. One fire hydrant is indicated on the
submitted plan pages. The fire hydrant is approximately 900 feet from the access road.
• The Applicant shall provide a fire hydrant within 600 feet of the access road,
preferably on WCR 48 /2 at the site access road.
ACCESS, Use by Special Review, Sheet C.0003:
1. The solar facility's access roadway is proposed as a 15 -foot -wide access road that
originates off of WCR 481/2.
FRFR Plan Review Comments: CBEP Solar 5 LLC, Cloudbreak (08-13-2022)
Nakata State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 22613353
Nakata ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner # 9085945
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FRONT RANGE FIRE RESCUE
PO Box 130, Milliken, CO 80543
970-587-4464 / Fax: 970-587-0324
Courage * Compassion * Professionalism
Serving Johnstown, Milliken and Weld County for more than 100 years
2. The fire apparatus access road shall be engineered and maintained to support an
80,000 -pound fire apparatus in all weather conditions. Also Indicated on page C-202
• Please provide appropriate documentation to demonstrate compliance with
access road engineering and maintenance requirements.
• Existing 24" Steel Culvert, need to provide documentation that is it capable of
supporting an 80,000 lbs fire apparatus.
3. Access Roads shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width. Please provide updated
drawings to reflect an appropriate roadway width.
4. Minimum turning radius for fire apparatus access roads shall be 25 -feet inside/50-
feet outside. Please provide additional information to indicate that the access
roadway is navigable by fire apparatus. Also indicated on Sheet C2-1
5. Need to provide a turning raidus at access gate.
• A turn around will need to be provided on the exterior of the gate for fire
apparatus. Inernational Fire Code Section 503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead end fire
apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with a
n approved area for turning around fire apparatus.
• An acceptable hammerhead shall be a minimum 20 -foot wide, 100 -foot
hammerhead with a 25 -foot inside turning radius.
6. The facility is indicated as being fully fenced, with a gate provided off the access
roadway. The applicant shall provide approved fire district access through this gate
via either a Knox Padlock or a Knox Key Switch.
7. Is the road to the south a second access or egress point? Not indicated in submittal.
FACILITY SAFETY PLAN: Prior to construction, the Applicant shall provide additional
details on specific measures to be employed within the site to prevent accidental fires or
spread of fires beyond site perimeter.
DEFERRED SUBMITTALS
Hazardous Materials Storage/Use Permit: Information has not been provided regarding
the potential use of temporary fuel storage/dispensing operations during site development
activities. Any temporary above -ground storage tank of diesel fuel or unleaded gasoline
with a quantity of 250 gallons or more requires plan review and permitting from Front
Range Fire Rescue prior to placement or use of such tank.
FRFR Plan Review Comments: CBEP Solar 5 LLC, Cloudbreak (08-13-2022)
Nakata State of Colorado Fire Inspector III/Plans Examiner cert # 22613353
Nakata ICC Certified Fire Plans Examiner # 9085945
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Diana Aungst
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Clayton Orback <COrback@ltwd.org>
Monday, September 19, 2022 7:46 AM
Diana Aungst
Jacob Hebert
RE: LTWD Response - USR22-0022 Referral - Updated
LTWD Map - USR22-0022.pdf
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Ms. Aungst,
Although the property owner does receive water service from LTWD, LTWD does not serve the parcel associated with
the proposed solar. For reference, I have attached a map showing LTWD's service connections to 9216 WCR 48 1/2 (parcel
105903300002).
If water service will be needed for parcel 105903300001, please have the applicant contact the District to work through
the commitment letter process.
Thank you, and let me know if you have any further questions.
Clayton Orback
Engineering Business Support II
Little Thompson Water District
835 E. State Highway 56, Berthoud, CO 80513
Direct: (970) 344-6386 I Mobile: (970) 966-40131 FX: (970) 532-3734
corback@Itwd.org I www.ltwd.org
From: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Sent: Friday, September 16, 2022 1:41 PM
To: Clayton Orback <COrback@ltwd.org>
Cc: Jacob Hebert <JHebert@ltwd.org>
Subject: RE: LTWD Response - USR22-0022 Referral - Updated
Hi Clayton:
Hope you are well. In your comments on this project you state that LTWD does not currently serve the subject
property. The property owner has stated that he receives potable water from your district and intends to water
the sheet with a tap on his property. Could you confirm the information you sent on the referral agency
comment sheet and if LTWD does serve the property do you have any concerns with watering the sheep from
the same tap?
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Diana Aungst
Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631
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From: Clayton Orback <COrback@ltwd.org>
Sent: Friday, August 26, 2022 3:32 PM
To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
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Ms. Aungst,
Please see the attached LTWD response regarding USR22-0022 Referral - Updated.
Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions.
Clayton Orback
Engineering Business Support II
Little Thompson Water District
835 E. State Highway 56, Berthoud, CO 80513
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Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number: USR22-0022
Please Reply By: August 30, 2022 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105903300001-R8978019 Legal: PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0.75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter. See Comments Below
Signature Clayton Orback, Engineering Business Support II
Agency Little Thompson Water District
Date August, 26 2022
Little Thompson Water District (LTWD) does not currently serve the subject
property. If water service from LTWD is needed, please have the applicant
contact the District to work through the commitment letter process. Aside from
the aforementioned, LTWD has no additional comments or concerns.
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-400-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number: USR22-0022
Please Reply By: August 30, 2022 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105903300002-R8978020 Legal: PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W
of the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0.75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response
not received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to
applications under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this
additional information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
El We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
El See attached letter. See Comments Below
Clayton Orback
Signature Engineering Business Support 11 Date August 25, 2022
Agency Little Thompson Water District
Little Thompson Water District (LTWD) does not currently serve the subject
property. If water service from LTWD is needed, please have the applicant
contact the District to work through the commitment letter process. Aside from
the aforementioned, LTWD has no additional comments or concerns.
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-440-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review:
Applicant: Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number: USR22-0022
Please Reply By: August 30, 2022 Planner: Diana Aungst
Project: 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.
Parcel Number: 105903300001-R8978019 Legal: PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W of
the 6th P.M., Weld County, Colorado.
Location: North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0.75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation. Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated. Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation. Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services. If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request. Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process. If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services.
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Signature
We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because:
We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests.
See attached letter.
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Agency PDC Energy, Inc.
Date 8/30/22
Weld County Planning Dept. 1555 N. 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-400-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
PDC
ENERGY
September 8, 2022
Delivered Via Email:
Email: daungst@weldgov.com
Diana Aungst
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Arthur M. Griffiths C/O CBEP Solar LLC - Applicant
Notification to Mineral Interest Owners and Lessees of Application USR22-022 — Griffiths #1 Solar Project
Ms. Aungst:
In reference to the Griffiths #1 Solar Project covering Arthur M. Griffith's (the "Applicant") proposed USR22-022
Application ("Application") covering the captioned lands shown on Applicant's Exhibit B: Site Plan Map ("Property"),
PDC Energy ("PDC") as a leasehold mineral interest owner, with rights to develop oil and gas wells ("Wells") on
portions of the Property, has interest to develop the property for a future oil and gas site. PDC has had ongoing
discussions with the Applicant, and to date, has not yet finalized an agreement.
PDC respectfully requests assurance from Weld County, that the proposed development will not preclude PDC from
producing, operating, drilling and maintaining its Wells, related pipelines and access routes. Until this matter is
resolved by agreement with the Applicant, or absent an agreement, PDC is not waiving its rights as a leasehold
mineral owner. Any approval of the proposed development should be conditioned upon the preservation of PDC's
real property rights.
PDC respectfully requests that these comments be entered into the record for the proposed Application and that
we continue to be provided with advanced notice of all other hearings affecting the Property. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact the undersigned at (970) 342-0766.
Sincerely,
PDC ENERGY INC.
Cory Shea hen
Senior Surface Land Negotiator
cc: Tim Cannon- PDC Energy, Inc.
Arthur M. Griffiths
pdce.com I 970-506-9272 I 4000 Burlington Ave I Evans, CO 80620
: ,Submit by Email
Weld County Referral
August 2, 2022
The Weld County Department of Planning Services has received the following item for review
Applicant Arthur M Griffiths c/o CBEP Solar LLC Case Number USR22-0022
Please Reply By September 9, 2022 Planner Diana Aungst
Project 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
Parcel Number 105903300001-R8978019 Legal PT N2S2 AND SW4SW4 SECTION 3, T4N, R67W of
the 6th P M , Weld County, Colorado
Location North of and adjacent to HWY 60 and approximately 0 75 miles west of HWY 257
The application is submitted to you for review and recommendation Any comments or
recommendation you consider relevant to this request would be appreciated Please reply by the
above listed date so that we may give full consideration to your recommendation Any response not
received before or on this date may be deemed to be a positive response to the Department of
Planning Services If you have any further questions regarding the application, please call the
Planner associated with the request Please note that new information may be added to applications
under review during the review process If you desire to examine or obtain this additional
information, please call the Department of Planning Services
O We have reviewed the request and find that it does / does not comply with our
Comprehensive Plan because
Q We have reviewed the request and find no conflicts with our interests
�✓ See attached letter
Signature Mike Grooms Date 9-14-2022
Agency Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Weld County Planning Dept 1555 N 17th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 (970)-400-6100 (970)-304-6498 fax
COLORADO
Parks and Wildlife
Department of Natural Resources
Area 4
317 W Prospect Rd
Fort Collins, CO 80526
P 970.472.4300 I F 970.472.4458
September 14, 2022
Ms. Diana Aungst
Weld County Planning Department
1555 N 17th Ave.
Greeley, CO, 80631
970.400.6100
daungst@weldgov.com
RE; CBEP Solar 5, LLL Proposed Solar Project (Griffith #1), Case No. USR22-0022 located at or near
Section 3, Township 4N, Range 67W, 6th Principle Meridian, in Weld County, Parcel No.
105903300001, Lot B of Reception No. 4825199 Johnstown, CO.
Dear Ms. Aungst,
Thank you for the opportunity for Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) to comment on the Griffith
#1 solar project. It is our understanding that this proposed project is approximately 37.46 acres
and would produce roughly 5 -megawatts in alternating current (MWac) of renewable energy.
The projected construction for this project is projected to begin in the Fall of 2022 and should
be complete in Q4 of 2022. CPW also understands this project will consist of approximately
14,500 solar modules, a perimeter security fence with gates and approximately five utility poles
that will connect the project to an existing Xcel Energy distribution line.
The mission of CPW is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality
state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities
that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of
Colorado's natural resources. CPW has a statutory responsibility to manage all wildlife species
in Colorado; as such we encourage protection for Colorado's wildlife species and habitats
through responsible energy development and land use planning.
The protection of High Priority Habitats (HPH), big game winter ranges, and raptor nesting
locations are of extreme importance to CPW. CPW recommends that all proposed projects be
assessed to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to sensitive wildlife habitats and species. That
includes species of concern, big game winter concentration areas, breeding and nesting habitats
for sensitive ground -nesting birds, and nests of raptors sensitive to development to prevent the
loss of habitat or fragmentation of habitat. One way CPW achieves our mission is by responding
to referral comment requests, as is the case for this Project. CPW recognizes renewable energy
development is important to meeting the State's greenhouse gas reduction goals and improves
our climate resiliency.
Heather Dugan, Acting Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife • Dan Prenzlow, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Parks and Wildlife Commission: Carrie Besnette Hauser, Chair • Dallas May, Vice -Chair • Marie Haskett, Secretary • Taishya Adams
Karen Bailey • Betsy Blecha • Gabriel Otero • Duke Phillips, IV • Richard Reading • James Jay Tutchton • Eden Vardy
THE IMPORTANCE OF HIGH PRIORITY HABITATS
Developers and permitting agencies can help avoid, minimize, and mitigate impacts to wildlife
from their projects by working with CPW. HPHs are defined as sensitive habitats where CPW
has recent maps regarding sensitive wildlife use, plus scientifically -backed best management
practice recommendations. HPHs are a subset of CPW's Species Activity Maps that we collect
and update for a variety of species and their particular habitats; we provide these maps to the
public and regulatory agencies for the environmental assessment and land use commenting of
proposed development on a given parcel, and general scientific research.
CPW appreciates this formal consultation from the Weld County Planning Department and CBEP.
Early consultation is our preferred time to discuss any concerns or questions about the proposed
site plan. CPW also appreciates that this project is located outside of HPHs. CPW also
appreciates that the project boundary does not cross any riparian zones or drainages. Most
riparian zones and drainages are important movement corridors for big game, and protecting
these drainages will assist CPW in reaching federal (Secretariat Order 3362) and state (Executive
Order D 2019 011) goals to increase, maintain, and conserve sustainable big game populations
and their movement corridors, specifically in Weld County. Furthermore, Evidence suggest that
a majority of wildlife species use riparian drainages for a portion or all of their life cycles.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Construction Timing
• If prairie dogs are present or become present within any of the project boundaries, then
please complete a Burrowing Owl survey per CPW recommendations if initial
construction occurs from March 15 to October 31.
• If construction does not start in the Fall and begins in the spring or summer, please
incorporate active raptor nest buffers and avoidance periods.
• Finally, the best way to avoid impacts on the nesting efforts of migratory birds is to
focus the construction activities outside of the breeding season (March 15th through July
31st). If construction must occur during the breeding season, surveys for active nests
should be conducted prior to groundbreaking. All migratory birds are protected under
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and removal or disturbance of any migratory bird nest
would require consultation with CPW and the US Fish and Wildlife Service prior to
disturbance.
Fencing
The proposed project boundaries will include security fencing (e.g., wildlife exclusion fencing).
For specific fencing specifications, CPW recommends that any installed "wildlife exclusion''
fencing should be eight feet in height, have round -capped posts (e.g., so wildlife aren't
impaled), smooth top wire to the fence (e.g., no top barbed wire) (or if two top strands are
needed, ensures they are at least six inches apart). The bottom wire can be barbed but should
be four inches or less from the ground. We have attached the website for Fencing with Wildlife
in Mind for your consideration and review.
mailto:https: / /cpw.state.co.us/Documents/LandWater/PrivateLandPrograms/FencingWithWil
dlifelnMind.pdf
Also, CPW requests that the solar facility be checked regularly (or structures are installed) to
allow animals to escape if a deer or other species of wildlife become trapped in the facility.
CPW also requests at least an annual summary of wildlife species that become trapped within
the security fencing and/or collide with the panels or wires and become injured or die from
such injuries.
Noxious Weeds and Native Re -seeding
Also of importance to CPW is the revegetation of disturbed soils and the control of noxious
weed species through the development of a noxious weed management plan prior to initiating
construction activities. The revegetation of disturbed areas and control of invasive weed
species are important components of the project and it is critically important that the site be
restored back to the native plant community that currently exists on site. CPW prefers that
native vegetation be retained on -site during the operational lifespan of the project, both as
potential habitat for wildlife and to ensure successful reclamation of the Project area, as
noxious weeds could spread to adjacent habitats outside the Project area.
Other Best Management Practices
• For future transmission lines to this project, CPW recommends they are installed
according to Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC) standards and outside the
raptor nesting season. Also, please install bird diverters within 1/4 -mile of any lake,
drainage. or riparian area, and within the raptor nesting buffer for occupied nests.
In closing, CPW requests from CBEP for us to continue to be involved with this Project as it
moves through the permitting process. CPW also continues to appreciate the collaboration with
CBEP as we jointly strive for responsible energy development while protecting sensitive species
and their habitats. This collaboration should benefit the residents, visitors, economy, wildlife
species, and habitats in and around the town of Johnstown, and within Weld County. Please
feel free to contact District Wildlife Manager Mike Grooms at 970.692.4028 or via email at
michael.grooms@state.co.us should you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Jason Surface
Area Wildlife Manager- Area 4
CPW
Angelique Curtis (Area 4 Big Game Biologist - Larimer Et Weld Counties)
Mike Sherman (Area 4 Non -Game Biologist - Larimer Et Weld Counties)
Mark Leslie NE Regional Manager
Brandon Marette NE Region Energy Liaison
Diana Aungst
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Bilobran - CDOT, Timothy <timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>
Thursday, September 29, 2022 2:11 PM
Allyson Young - CDOT; Diana Aungst; Heather Perkins - CDOT; alec@cloudbreakenergy.com;
rosie@cloudbreakenergy.com; zach@cloudbreakenergy.com
Following up on SH 60 solar project
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Zach,
I thought I'd weigh in a bit more on your referral comments. The issue is not necessarily related to the size of the traffic
counts relating to your solar expansion at all. This is entirely an "Access Control Plan does not show this location to be a
permanent long-term access" issue. That planning document is actually a legal document with an inter -governmental
agreement behind it. Long term for this access point, and I mean potentially decades long-term, when the wastewater
plant relocates or appropriate cross access exists for this parcel arises we will look to close the access point.
Unfortunately, we cannot continually add new development interests onto access points which are slated for closure. As
you can imagine ,the more users of an access point the harder the ultimate closure becomes.
As a secondary reason I do not know if you've already spoken with the Railroad as well. They also may have concerns
with additional traffic and their tracks. This is more of an informational comment versus anything that the highway
department will require.
Please let me know if you have any other questions,
Tim Bilobran
Tim Bilobran
Region 4 Permits Manager
COLORADO
Department of Transportation
O 970.350.2163 I C 970.302.4022 I F 970.350.2198
timothy.bilobran@state.co.us I codot.gov I www.cotrip.org
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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Diana Aungst
From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us>
Sent: Monday, September 19, 2022 7:58 AM
To: Diana Aungst
Subject: Re: FW: USR22-0022/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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Based upon this information, CDOT has no further comment.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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On Thu, Sep 15, 2022 at 1:02 PM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Gloria:
Please see the response from Mr. Kellar on this USR.
Thanks,
Diana Aungst
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Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631
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From: Zach Brammer <zach@cloudbreakenergy.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 12:56 PM
To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Cc: Melissa King <mking@weldgov.com>
Subject: Re: USR22-OO22/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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Hi Diana,
Mr. Kellar revised the Traffic Impact Study (attached) to include the following information:
• The project's construction traffic is projected to have a maximum traffic contribution to the intersection of SH
257/CR 48.5 of: 7 westbound AM peak hour trips; 3 westbound PM peak hour trips; 5 eastbound AM peak
2
hour trips; and 7 eastbound PM peak hour trips. See Figure 7. The anticipated number of daily trips after
construction is complete is only 2 — 4 trips per year. After construction is complete, the project will have a
nominal traffic impact upon the intersection of SH 257/CR 48.5.
Please let us know if you need any additional information!
Thanks,
Zach
On Tue, Sep 6, 2022 at 11:47 AM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Zach:
Please see the email below from CDOT. Please provide an email from Mr. Sean Kellar per CDOT's request
about the traffic
Thanks,
Diana Aungst
Planner
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N. 17th Avenue - Greeley, Colorado 80631
D: 970-400-3524
O: 970-400-6100
Fax:970-304-6498
daungst@weldgov.com
www. weldgov. corn
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Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:58 PM
To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Cc: Timothy Bilobran - CDOT <timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>; Allyson Young - CDOT <allyson.young@state.co.us>;
Heather Perkins - CDOT <heather.perkins@state.co.us>
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Diana,
This proposal should not use the SH 60 access for their traffic. The TIS indicates that the access is
off of WCR 48.5 from WCR 17 and SH 257. All track from construction to maintenance should
come byway of those intersections. The SH 60 Access Control Plan shows the existing access as a
field access and that's what it needs to remain - for ag purposes. The railroad would likely agree
with CDOT.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 11:15 AM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Gloria:
Thanks I'll ask for that email. I just brought up SH 60 because the USR map shows an access point off of the HWY.
Thanks,
Diana
From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 10:30 AM
To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Subject: Re: USR22-OO22/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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What Sean Kellar can do is pretty simple, and won't require a complete study. I really just need
him to "tell" me where there's an increase of traffic at the intersection. He doesn't even need to
prepare a memo. If you could just ask him to address the question in an email, that would work.
No improvements to SH 60 will be needed or required. It's more of a formality.
Does that make sense?
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
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On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 10:18 AM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Gloria,
Thanks for the email. Do you want a TIS?
Also, do you have any requirements for the proposed access on State Hwy 60?
Thanks again,
Diana
daungst@weldgov.com
970-400-3524
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Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 9:50 AM
To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Cc: Timothy Bilobran - CDOT <timothy.bilobran@state.co.us>; Allyson Young - CDOT <allyson.young@state.co.us>;
Heather Perkins - CDOT <heather.perkins@state.co.us>
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The submittal does not address the impact that traffic will have to the SH 257/WCR 48.5
intersection. Once construction is completed that volume will be insignificant but during
construction the volume of traffic might trigger the need for a new temporary access permit for
that intersection.
Please ask the applicant to address those volumes and whether they trigger the 20% increase
necessary for a new access permit.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 2:58 PM
Diana Aungst
Timothy Bilobran - CDOT; Allyson Young - CDOT; Heather Perkins - CDOT
Re: USR22-0022/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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This proposal should not use the SH 60 access for their traffic. The TIS indicates that the access is
off of WCR 48.5 from WCR 17 and SH 257. All track from construction to maintenance should come
byway of those intersections. The SH 60 Access Control Plan shows the existing access as a field
access and that's what it needs to remain - for ag purposes. The railroad would likely agree with
CDOT.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 11:15 AM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Gloria:
Thanks I'll ask for that email. I just brought up SH 60 because the USR map shows an access point off of the HWY.
Thanks,
Diana
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From: Hice-Idler - CDOT, Gloria <gloria.hice-idler@state.co.us>
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To: Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>
Subject: Re: USR22-OO22/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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What Sean Kellar can do is pretty simple, and won't require a complete study. I really just need
him to "tell" me where there's an increase of traffic at the intersection. He doesn't even need to
prepare a memo. If you could just ask him to address the question in an email, that would work.
No improvements to SH 60 will be needed or required. It's more of a formality.
Does that make sense?
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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On Tue, Aug 30, 2022 at 10:18 AM Diana Aungst <daungst@weldgov.com>wrote:
Hi Gloria,
Thanks for the email. Do you want a TIS?
Also, do you have any requirements for the proposed access on State Hwy 60?
Thanks again,
Diana
daungst@weldgov.com
970-400-3524
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Subject: USR22-OO22/Griffiths/Weld County/SH 257 off
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The submittal does not address the impact that traffic will have to the SH 257/WCR 48.5
intersection. Once construction is completed that volume will be insignificant but during
construction the volume of traffic might trigger the need for a new temporary access permit for
that intersection.
Please ask the applicant to address those volumes and whether they trigger the 20% increase
necessary for a new access permit.
Gloria Hice-Idler
Rocksol Consulting
(970) 381-8629
10601 W. 10th Street, Greeley, CO 80634
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COLORADO
Division of Water Resources
Department of Natural Resources
August 12, 2022
Diana Aungst
Weld County Department of Planning Services
Transmission via email: daungst@weldgov.com
Re: Griffiths #1 Solar Project
Case No. USR22-0022
Pt. N1/z S1/2 Et SW1A SW1A Section 3, T4N, R67W, 6th P.M.
Water Division 1, Water District 4
Dear Ms. Aungst:
We have reviewed the above referenced application for a Site Specific Development Plan and
Use by Special Review Permit for a Solar Energy Facility. The submitted material does not qualify as
a "subdivision" as defined in section 30-28-101(10)(a), C.R.S. Therefore, pursuant to the State
Engineer's March 4, 2005 and March 11, 2011 memorandums to county planning directors, this office
will only perform a cursory review of the referral information and provide comments regarding the
proposed water supply. The comments will not state an opinion on the adequacy of the water supply
or the ability of the water supply plan to satisfy any County regulations or requirements, and cannot
be used to guarantee the issuance of a well permit or the physical availability of water.
The application seeks to construct a community solar garden on 37.46 acres located between
Johnstown and Milliken, Colorado. The site is currently used for crop production. According to
records available to this office, the source of irrigation water is the Hillsborough Ditch. During
construction, up to 50 construction workers wilt be on site at one time. Once construction is
complete, two to four employees may visit the site for maintenance purposes as needed,
approximately twice per year. In addition, a maximum of 500 sheep wilt be used at the site on a
daily basis for vegetation management, tended by a small group of shepherds. The land is proposed
to continue to be irrigated.
Bottled water and portable toilets will be provided during construction. Water for the sheep
is proposed to be provided from the landowner's Little Thompson Water District account and to be
transported from the landowner's residence to the project site via a water trailer. Contingent upon
obtaining a statement of non -opposition from the Little Thompson Water District, it is anticipated
that a permit to construct a well for the watering of livestock on a farm or ranch could be issued for
the subject property to provide water for the sheep as an alternative to hauling water. A final
determination of the landowner's ability to obtain a well permit for the property will be determined
at the time a well permit application is submitted to this office.
1313 Sherman Street, Room 821, Denver, Ca 80203 P 303.866_3561 Wi //dw r.c loradn gov
Jared S. Pails, Governor I Dan Gibbs, Executive Director I F.evl' G, Rein, Slate Engineer/Director
Griffiths #1 Solar Project August 12, 2022
Case No. USR22-0022 Page 2 of 2
According to the submitted Drainage Report, the existing stormwater flow characteristics are
expected to remain unchanged and increases in peak flow rates are expected to be negligible.
Therefore, no storm water detention basin is proposed as a part of this project. A grass swale will be
constructed as part of the stormwater management plan.
Should you or the applicant have any questions regarding any of the above information,
please contact me at sarah.brucker@state.co.us or 303-866-3581 ext. 8249.
Sincerely,
Sarah Brucker, P.E.
Water Resources Engineer
Cc: Applicant
Property Owner
Referral file no. 30431
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