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Home My WebLink About20220343.tiffEXHIBIT INVENTORY CONTROL SHEET CASE USR21-0020 - ESTROMINA CO GREELEY LAND, LLC Exhibit A. Submitted By Planning Commission Tyler Page # Description Resolution of Recommendation B. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 1/4/2022) C. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation D. Planning Services Request to remove certain Conditions of Approval (received 1/21/2022) E. F. G. H. 1. J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. R. S. T. U. V. 2022-0344 EXHIBIT iC fl CASE NUMBER: APPLICANT: PLANNER REQUEST USR21-0020 ESTROMINA CO GREELEY LAND, LLC MICHAEL HALL 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. 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Note, I did not number these docs with a COA#, as they correspond to the PC reso, and I don't want to get them confused with forthcoming BOCC reso COA numbering. See attached COA documents. I am not sure the best place to include these docs in the case file. Please let me know if you need anything else from me. Thanks Michael Hall Planner II (970) 400-3528 mhall@weldgov.com 1555 N17th Avenue Greeley, CO 80631 Confidentiality Notice: This electronic transmission and any attached documents or other writings are intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify sender by return e-mail and destroy the communication. Any disclosure, copying, distribution or the taking of any action concerning the contents of this communication or any attachments by anyone other than the named recipient is strictly prohibited. 1 Michael Hall From: Davis - DNR, Jackson <jackson.davis@state.co.us> Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 8:58 AM To: Michael Redding Cc: Chris Haas; Michael Hall Subject: Re: USR21-0020 Solar Project in Greeley Follow Up Flag: Follow up Flag Status: Completed Y.[+utiun. This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Michael, Thank you for reaching out again. This sums up our conversation neatly, and I appreciate your consideration of Colorado's natural resources in the construction of the solar pad. Thank you, Jackson On Thu, Jan 13, 2O22 at 12:54 PM Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com>wrote: Hey Jackson Hope things are good with you. I'm writing as requested by Weld County to confirm the conversation we had back in December regarding my solar project in Greeley. I felt we had a really good conversation. I put together some of the key discussion points in an effort to capture these for the county for their records. Please look these over and respond back if this all looks good to you. There are two raptor nests within 1/3 mile of the project area. To protect these nests and to avoid a take we discussed performing the following activities: 1. Pre -construction survey two weeks prior to construction to confirm presence/absence of raptor activity and nesting. 2. Avoid or limit construction activities within the 1/3 mile raptor nest buffer between Feb 15 and July 15, especially activities that create loud or high pitch noise. We discussed how the use of the pneumatic post driver would create a noise that could impact the nest. 3. If construction must take place during raptor nesting season then USFWS should be contacted and a Take Permit filed, if necessary. 4. If the raptor is actively nesting then no vehicles should be parked near the nest. We also discussed the goose hunting season. You mentioned that we should limit construction activities that would disturb bird migration during goose hunting season (Nov -Feb) such as the use of cranes or loud, high pitch noises. We discussed how some construction activities like placing panels on racking and wiring would not necessarily impact the hunting activities. You talked about how fencing can create collisions for deer and raptors. You suggested we add ribbon or flags to the top of the fence at some reasonable spacing to create some visible indicator. 1 Finally, you asked if we could provide an annual summary of any animals that are trapped or found inside the fencing. ECA CO Greeley LLC and Estromina CO Greeley Land LLC are willing to comply with your requests. Sincerely, eca solar Michael Redding, P.E. Director of Civil Engineering 603-494-6801 1 www.ecasolar.com I mr[Wecasolar.com Jackson Davis District Wildlife Manager- Area 4/Greeley North jC OUTSIDE P 970-472-4300 1 C 970-342-0461 317 W Prospect Rd Fort Collins CO 80526 'ackson.davisC�state.co.us I cpw.state.co.us I N Tube 0a Michael Hall From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Dale Trowbridge <DTrowbridge@newcache.com> Friday, January 14, 2022 9:52 AM Michael Redding Chris Haas; Michael Hall RE: USR21-0020 Solar Project in Greeley Flag for follow up Completed C' u t iui I. This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Michael, Yes, New Cache has no concerns about the project. It is our understanding that the fence will not be in our easement. I can meet onsite on Jan. 16th at 1:30. Please confirm that time. Dale From: Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com> Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 12:39 PM To: Dale Trowbridge <DTrowbridge@newcache.com> Cc: Chris Haas <chaas@liveyourcore.com>; Michael Hall <mhall@weldgov.com> Subject: USR21-0020 Solar Project in Greeley Hey Dale Hope all is well with you. I'm following up from our phone call to document for the County that you and I spoke and that the New Cache La Poudre Irrigating Company has no concerns with our project. You and I spoke about how our fence is away from the perimeter access road that you use for maintenance of the canal. Can you please respond to this email confirming this understanding. Also I'd like to set up a time to meet with you at the site. Hoping we could line something up for the 26th say around 1:30/2pm? Sincerely, C eca so la r Michael Redding, P.E. Director of Civil Engineering 603-494-6801 1 www.ecasolar.com I mr(oecasolar.com 1 Michael Hall From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Follow Up Flag: Flag Status: Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com> Tuesday, January 18, 2022 2:16 PM Weld Oil and Gas Energy Department; Michael Hall; Chris Haas Fwd: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ECA Solar CR 37 Greeley CO USR21-0020 OGED Referral.pdf Follow up Completed Caution. This email originated from outside of Weld County Government. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Hi Jennifer I'm writing in response to your referral comments regarding our solar project application USR21-0020 located off CR37 in Greeley. We are in agreement with your comments and offer the following summary of our progress to address your comments OGED Comment 1- ECA has spoken with PDC Energy and is actively working on an updated surface use agreement. We have made several iterations and are hopeful that we will have a fully executed agreement next week. We will provide Weld County (via Michael Hall) evidence of the executed agreement once finalized. OGED Comment 2 - Below please see my email correspondence with Noble (aka Chevron). I believe this resolves this comment. OGED Comment 3 - ECA and its contractors will review the COGCC map viewer and utilize Colorado 811 prior to any excavation activities. Thank you Michael Redding ECA Solar Forwarded message From: Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com> Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 1:43 PM Subject: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ECA Solar CR 37 Greeley CO To: McDaniel, Kolt <koltmcdaniel@chevron.com> Cc: Antonio, Ryan <ryan.antonio@chevron.com>, Chris Haas <chaas@liveyourcore.com> Thanks Kolt, this is perfect. We will use the 811 process to mark those lines in the field. What is the typical depth for those flowlines? 1 Sincerely, eca solar Michael Redding, P.E. Director of Civil Engineering 603-494-6801 I www ecasolar com I mrCcDecasolar.com On Wed, Dec 8, 2021 at 12:21 PM McDaniel, Kolt <koltmcdaniel@chevron.com>wrote: Good Morning Michael, Thanks for sending this over. It looks like all setbacks have been taken into consideration. 150ft from the wellhead and 200ft from the facility. One thing to keep in mind are the flowlines. I have provided a map of estimated locations (green). This is not to be used as actual locations, and any locates needed will need to be obtained through the 811 processes. The main reason I wanted to highlight the flowlines is if Estromina would want the flowlines removed once the well is P&A's. If the solar equipment is too close, the line would need to be abandoned in place (common practice). Let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 2 EITHER 24 t Thanks, di Kolt McDaniel Land Representative koltmcdaniel aachevron.com Chevron Rockies Business Unit Noble Energy, Inc. 2115 117th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634 Mobile 970-518-6975 From: Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:42 AM To: McDaniel, Kolt <koltmcdaniel@chevron.com> Cc: Antonio, Ryan <ryan.antonio@chevron.com>; Chris Haas <chaas@liveyourcore.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ECA Solar CR 37 Greeley CO Hey Kolt Here is our site plan let me know what you think. Thanks for your help. Thanks Michael@ECASolar On Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 3:51 PM McDaniel, Kolt <koltmcdaniel@chevron.com>wrote: Hey Michael, Would you mind sending me the plan for the solar equipment. I do not think there would be any impact, but I want to be sure. I will cross reference with our flowline map and verify. Thanks, Kolt McDaniel Land Representative koltmcdan iel(a)chevron. com Chevron Rockies Business Unit 4 Noble Energy, Inc. 2115 117th Ave Greeley, Colorado 80634 Mobile 970-518-6975 From: Michael Redding <mr@ecasolar.com> Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 3:30 PM To: McDaniel, Kolt <koltmcdaniel@chevron.com> Cc: Antonio, Ryan <ryan.antonio@chevron.com>; Chris Haas <chaas@liveyourcore.com> Subject: [**EXTERNAL**] Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: ECA Solar CR 37 Greeley CO Hi Kolt We are heading in front of the County Board in Jan, so you should be getting a mineral rights notice shortly. Wanted to follow up with you regarding the attached letter we got from Weld County O&G. They asked us to follow up with Noble regarding a nearby abandoned well to confirm our proposed project won't impact any abandoned equipment or underground piping, etc. Let me know if you need me to send you our plan again. Thanks Michael@ECASolar Sincerely, eca solar Michael Redding, P.E. 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