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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES * 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE * GREELEY, CO 80631
www.weldgov.com * 970-400-6100 * FAX 970-304-6498
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE:
AMOUNT $
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY
DATE RECEIVED:
CASE # ASSIGNED:
PLANNER ASSIGNED:
Parcel Number*:
Address of site:
0 8 0 5 2 4 0 0 0 0 2 4
(Approx.) 32885 Co Rd 37, Greeley, CO, 80631
('A 12 digit number on Tax I.D.
information, obtainable at
www.weldaov corn).
Legal Description: 17885 E2NE4 24 6 66 EXC COMM E4 COR V Section: 24 Township: 06 N Range: 66 w
Zone District:
AG Acreage: 12 Floodplain: Y N Geological Hazard: Y N Airport Overlay: Y N
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Linda L McKee
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
Email:
PO Box 125
City/State/Zip Code: Lucerne, CO 80646-0125
Name: Michael E McKee
Company:
Phone 4: 307-760-5112 Email:
Street Address: PO Box 125
City/State/Zip Code: Lucerne, CO 80646-0125
Name:
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
Email:
City/State/Zip Code:
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT: tSee below: Authorization must accompany all applications signed by Authorized Agents)
Name: Michael McCabe
Company: Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
Phone #: 303-893-6945 Email: mike@oakleafep.com
Street Address: 2645 E 2nd Ave. Suite 206
City/State/Zip Code: Denver, CO 80205
PROPOSED USE:
Small Scale Solar Garden
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application we true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property
must sign this application. If a uthorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the
applica _, • If a corpo;atio i-4he fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating that the signatory has to legal
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October 10, 2019
Sign ire"I' : or uthorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
Michael McCabe
Print Name Print Name
Rev 4/2016
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND BUILDING
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONNMENT
1555 NORTH 17TH AVENUE
GREELEY, CO 80631
AUTHORIZATION FORM
I, (We), Michael McKee and Linda McKee , give permission to Oak Leaf Solar 41, LLC
(Owner — please print) (Authorized Agent — please print)
to apply for any Planning, Building or Septic permits on our behalf, for the property located at (address or
parcel number) below:
10 acres of parcel 080524000024
Legal Description: 17885 E2NE4 24 6 66 (1/2SCH) of Section 24 , Township 6 N, Range 66 W
Subdivision Name: Lot Block
Property Owners Information:
Address: PO BOX 125 LUCERNE, CO 806460125
Phone: 307-760-5112 E-mail:
Authorized Agent Contact Information:
Address: 2645 E. 2nd Ave, Ste 206. Denver, CO 80206
Phone: 303-893-6945 E -Mail: mike@oakleafep.com
Correspondence to be sent to: Owner Authorized Agent Both X / by Mail X Email X
Additional Info:
Owner Signature: )7u-�-J 719
Michael McKee
Owner Signature: �^-�!`_ �, !i1` /o
Linda McKee
Date: September 5, 2019
Date: September 5, 2019
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC - McKee Solar Facility
1 Planning Questions
1.1 Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
• Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC proposes to construct a 2 MW -Dc solar facility on
approximately 12 acres on parcel no. 0805-24-0-00-024 setback from the
southwest corner of the intersection of County Road 37 and County Road 68
(State Highway 392), on a site which is currently undeveloped agricultural land.
The solar facility will generate approximately 3,950,000 kWh annually, about the
equivalent of 400 homes.
• The solar array will deliver electricity to Xcel Energy for 20-30 years through the
company's "Solar Rewards*Community" program and will be interconnected by
September 30, 2020.
• The panels will be supported by a racking system attached to piers that will be
driven at least 5' into the ground. The solar modules and the frames supporting
them have been designed to withstand a 120 -mile per hour wind load and a 25
pound per square foot snow load. Inverters will be provided to transform the
direct current ("DC") power to alternating current ("AC"). The solar facility will be
connected to the Xcel Energy's distribution network.
• The solar facility will be enclosed in a wildlife -friendly fenced area and will not
create any noise disturbances to surrounding neighbors. The panels will sit
approximately 8 feet off the ground and will be mounted on a single axis tracker.
The solar panels will not reflect sunlight as the panels, by definition, absorb the
sunlight to create electricity. Our project team has built four solar projects at
Denver International Airport and one at the Greeley -Weld County Airport and the
Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") has concluded reflectivity is not an issue.
We would like to construct the facility beginning in Q4 2019. The construction
should take no more than 4 months. The facility would be in place for 30 years.
• The construction and operations & maintenance (O&M) crews will access the site
from Weld County Road 37. We anticipate as many as 10 semi -truck loads of
equipment per week will be delivered during the three-month construction
period. In addition, crews in passenger vehicles and bobcat skid steer loaders on
tracks will be on -site almost every day during construction. O&M crews will access
the site twice a year using pickup trucks.
• The facility will be maintained twice per year by qualified solar O&M crews. In
addition to maintaining the solar system components, maintenance activities will
include visually inspecting the fence to ensure it is free form obstructions and
remains firmly planted in the ground. Crews, on an as needed basis, will cut or
trim the native grasses. The solar facility is monitored remotely through a
sophisticated data acquisition system (DAS) so if there are any problems a
technician will be dispatched to investigate and resolve the problem.
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1.2 Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld
County Code, Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan.
• Section 22-2-70 of the Weld County Code describes the intent of the industrial
goals is to establish industrial areas where a balance, diversified economy can be
encouraged in an effort to maintain and enhance the quality of life of Weld
County citizens. These Goals and Policies intent to assure desirable local
employment opportunities and to strengthen and stabilize the economy.
• Section 22-4-40 of the Weld County Code describes allowing development that
encourage clean air and emissions of hazardous pollutants. This development uses
solar power and converts it to electrical power. This development will not
discharge any air emissions into the atmosphere or cause any dust or odor.
• Section 22-4-60 of the Weld County Code describes how noise shall be
considered. This development will not generate any perceivable noise and
therefore complies with this development requirement.
• Section 22-4-80 of the Weld County Code describes how waste shall be
considered. This development will not generate regular waste from the production
of electrical energy and therefore complies with this development requirement.
• Section 22-5-110 and 22-5-120 NR Goal 5 of the Weld County Code describes that
other natural resources shall be utilized. The proposed solar array is a renewable
natural resource that would be supported by these sections and code
requirements.
• Section 22-5-130 of the Weld County Code specifically describes that Weld County
supports and encourages the use of Alternative Energy Resources. Weld county
does not intend to replace traditional sources of energy but supports the
expanding of the "New Energy Economy" to support and enhance traditional
sources of energy. This development is considered an Alternative Energy Resource
and shall be supported by Weld County.
1.3 Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld
County Code, Chapter 23 (Zoning) and the zone district in which
it is located.
• The Agricultural zone is intended to protect the valuable resource (farmland) from
adverse impacts resulting from uncontrolled, and undirected business, and retains
the discretion to be used for Use by Special Reviews, should the proposed
development have a potentially greater impact than allowed by Use by Right.
Small scale solar is a non -permanent, controlled and directed use of this land
consistent with Section 23-3-40NN as a Use by Special Review for a Smal- Scale
Solar Facility.
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1.4 Describe what type of land uses surround the site. Explain how
the proposed use is consistent and compatible with surrounding
land uses.
• The property is currently used for agriculture. The owner of the land on which we
are constructing this solar facility was encouraged by the possibility of generating
more income on his land than he currently is by cultivating a crop. This is a
temporary use and we have requested a letter from our landlord confirming that
he is interested in taking this land "out of production". When our lease is up, the
land will be returned to the same condition as it is currently and can once again
be used for agriculture if so desired by the owner.
1.5 What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• During construction, crews will be on -site from 7am-6pm. After construction, the
site will not be manned but the solar facility will generate electricity during daylight
hours. Operations and maintenance crews will be on -site twice annually for about
4 hours per day.
1.6 List the number of full time and/or part time employees proposed
to work at this site.
• During the construction phase, there will be up to 20 people per day on site. After
the system is built, no employees will be on -site with the exception of 1-2 operations
and maintenance personnel who will be on -site twice annually.
1.7 If shift work is proposed include the number of employees per
shift.
• Not applicable - this is an un-manned facility.
1 8 List the number of people who will use this site. Include
contractors, truck drivers, customers, volunteers, etc.
• During the four -month construction period, there will be up to 20 people on site at
any one time. This construction crew consists of project managers, laborers,
electricians, civil contractors, etc. After construction, there will only be personnel
on -site twice annually for approximately four hours per day in a light pickup truck.
• The site is monitored remotely for security, and a fence will enclose the facility.
1 9 If this is a dairy, livestock confinement operation, kennel, etc., list
the number and type of animals.
• Not Applicable
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1.10 Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each
type. (e.g. asphalt, gravel, landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings)
• 12 acres is approximately 520,000 square feet, 60% of which will be covered by
solar panels residing on driven piers. We will seed the ground after construction
with a native, low growth grass. Negligible impervious area will be added to the
site.
1 .1 1 How many parking spaces are proposed? How many
handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are proposed?
• Not Applicable. The site is un-manned
1.12 Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site.
• The existing landscape for the site is agriculture.
• Oak Leaf proposes using a decorative wildlife friendly fence to enclose the area
as well as low growth decorative native grasses in between all the panels and
around the side of the array. There are existing large trees to the South which
obstruct the view of the development from the adjacent home.
• Our firm has conducted rigorous, aeronautical grade studies of the glare these
types of panels might generate in relation to drivers and passersby, and the results
showed the effect was negligible. (Of note, the referenced study was for a high
trafficked road with an array immediately adjacent to an intersection, the
explanation for this result is that solar panels produce energy by way of the
absorption of light, so it stands to reason that any reflection is essentially wasted
energy. For this reason, the panels are specifically engineered to reflect as little as
possible.
• Grass will be mowed on an "as needed" basis. Landscaping will be minimal and
will be kept in a suitable condition for the area and to support the operation of
the solar facility.
1.13 Describe the type of fence proposed for the site (e.g. 6 -foot
chain link with earth tone slats)
• The proposed fence is Colorado Parks and Wildlife's preferred, decorative "wildlife
friendly" fence, 8' tall with a smooth top wire.
1.14 Describe the proposed screening for all parking and outdoor
storage
• As detailed above, there is no landscaping proposed due to the isolated nature
of this site. Furthermore, there is no parking or outdoor storage proposed for this
site thus this screening is not applicable.
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1 .15 Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination
of the Use by Special Review activity occurs.
• Upon termination of the lease (30 years from Commercial Operation Date), Oak
Leaf or the owner of the facility will remove all improvements and either recycle,
reuse or repurpose the materials. No initial grading of the site is proposed, so the
contours will be left as is. Any disturbed land will be reseeded with a native dryland
seed and allowed to re-establish into the surrounding landscape.
1. l 6 Who will provide fire protection to the site?
• Fire protection will be provided by Eaton Fire Protection District, located at 50 S
Maple Ave. Eaton, Colorado 80615.
1.17 List all proposed on -site and off -site improvements associated
with the use (e.g. landscaping, fencing, buildings, drainage, turn
lanes, etc.) and a timeline of when you will have each one of the
improvements completed.
• Driveway installation and site area grading Feb. 1, 2020 - March 14, 2020
• Seeding/Mulching and Site Stabilization March 15, 2020 - March 30, 2020
• Solar Facility Component Delivery April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2020
• Perimeter Fence Installation April 1, 2020 - April 30, 2020
• Solar Panel Foundation Installation May 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020
• Transformer and Inverter Installation July 1, 2020 — August 1, 2020
• Solar Panel Installation August 15, 2020 - September 1, 2020
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2 Engineering Questions
2.1 Describe how many roundtrips/days are expected for each
vehicle type: Passenger Cars/Pickups, Tandem Trucks, Semi-
Truck/Trailer/RV (Roundtrip= 1 trip in and 1 trip out of site)
Table 1 Vehicle Trip Generation
Project
(Time
Phase
Period)
Vehicle Type
Estimated Gross
Vehicle Weight
Number of Vehicles
Per Day
Maximum and
Average Vehicle
Trips Per Day
Site
(approx.
Preparation
4-6 weeks)
Equipment Hauling
Trucks
30.000-65.000 lbs
0-2
0-4
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000 lbs
2-5
4-10
Fuel Delivery
20.000-30.000 lbs
1
2
Max —16/Ave - 6
Equipment
(approx.
Material and
Delivery
4 weeks)
Conex Container and
Delivery Trucks
30,000-50.000 lbs
5-15
10-30
Equipment Hauling
Trucks
20,000-40.000 lbs
0-4
0-8
Max — 38/Ave -10
Solar Garden
Installation
(4-5 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to 10,000 lbs
10-15
20-30
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Material Delivery
Truck
20,000 to 30,000 lbs
1
2
Max — 34/Ave - 24
(ongoing
Operations
once
operational)
Utility Vehicle
2,000 to 10,000 lbs
1 per month or less
Max-2/Ave-0
2.2 Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic.
• Site access is from the North off WCR 37, and thus is expected to come from
County Road 68 (State Highway 392).
2.3 Describe the travel distribution along the routes (e.g. 50% of
traffic will come from the north, 20% from the south, 30% from the
east, etc.)
• Traffic distribution is expected to be 95% from Highway 85 as described above
and less than 5% from any other route.
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2.4 Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic
volumes from above.
• During construction, it is anticipated that the delivery traffic will access the site
throughout the day between 7:00am and 7:00pm.
• Post construction, it is anticipated site visits will be performed during business
hours.
2.5 Describe where the access to the site is planned.
• Oak Leaf will apply to Weld County Public Works for an access permit via Weld
County Road 37. Weld County maintains Weld County Road 37. No additional
road work is proposed at this time.
2.6 Drainage Design: Detention pond summarized in a drainage
report is required unless the project falls under an exception to
storm water detention requirements per code section 23-12-30
Fl
A Does your site qualify for an exception to storm water detention? If so, describe
in a drainage narrative the following:
1. Which exception is being applied for and include supporting
documentation.
2. Where the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source
3. Where it flows to as it leaves the property
4. The direction of flow across the property
5. If there have been previous drainage problems with the property
B. Does your site require a storm water detention pond? If so, the following applies:
1. A drainage report summarizing the detention pond design with construction
drawings and maintenance plan shall be completed by a Colorado
Licensed Professional Engineer and adhere to the drainage related sections
of the Weld County Code.
2. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped
and signed by the PE which can be found on the engineering website.
3. A general drainage report guidance checklist is available on the
engineering website. More complete checklists are available upon request.
• See attached Drainage Report for answers to the above questions
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3 Environmental Health Questions
3.1 What is the drinking water source on the property? If utilizing a
drinking water well include either the well permit or well permit
application that was submitted to the State -Division of Water
Resources. If utilizing a public water tap include a letter from the
Water District, a tap or meter number, or a copy of the water bill.
• Since this is an un-manned facility a domestic water tap is not needed.
Bottled water will be provided during construction.
3.2 What type of sewage disposal system is on the property?
• Since this is an un-manned facility, no septic system is proposed. Port -A -Potty's
or other temporary sanitary sewer facilities will be provided during
construction.
3.3 If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be
stored?
• No storage or warehousing is proposed.
3.4 Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes,
chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on this site.
• There will be no stockpiles of waste, chemicals or petroleum on site. Because this is
an un-manned facility, no trash service is needed. During construction, trash will
be collected in approved receptacles and disposed of properly.
3.5 If there will be fuel storage on site indicate the gallons and the
secondary containment. State the number of tanks and gallons
per tank.
• There will be no fuel storage on site.
3.6 If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site indicate
how the wash water will be contained.
• Not applicable. No vehicle or other washing facilities are proposed.
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3.7 If there will be floor drains indicate how the fluids will be
contained.
• Not applicable. No structures are proposed.
3.8 Indicate if there will be any air emissions. (e.g. painting, oil
storage, etc.)
• Not applicable. Since this is an un-manned facility, workers will be on site only 1-2
times per year, and thus only emissions generated by a normal pickup truck could
be attributed to the site.
3.9 Provide a design and operations plan if applicable. (e.g.
composting, landfills, etc.)
• Not applicable. Since this is an unmanned facility, the only "operation" is the
production of energy via the solar panels.
3.10 Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable. (e.g.
dairies, feedlots, etc.)
• Not applicable. No cows on site, just solar panels.
3.1 1 Additional information may be requested depending on type of
land use requested.
• Understood
4 Building Questions
4.1 List the type, size (square footage), and number of existing and
proposed structures. Show and label all existing and proposed
structures on the USR drawing. Label the use of the building and
the square footage.
• Not applicable. No permanent structures are proposed with this development.
4.2 Explain how the existing structures will be used for this USR.
• Not applicable. No existing structures exist on site, and none are proposed for this
development.
4.3 List the proposed use (s) of each structure.
• Not applicable. No existing structures exist on site, and none are proposed for this
development.
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5 Supplemental Questions for Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC USR
Application
5.1 The Planning Commission and Board of County Commissioners
shall consider the following criteria in making their determination
in approving or denying a Special Review Permit for a Solar
Facility in addition to those criteria enumerated in Chapter 23,
Article II, Division 4 and its impact on prime agricultural land
which is defined as soils with agricultural capability classifications
of I, II and III as indicated on maps completed by the U.S.D.A.
Natural Resource Service.
• See attached NCRS Soils Report
5.2 A Decommissioning Plan. Adequate financial assurance to cover
the decommissioning of the facility may be required as a
condition of approval of the Decommissioning Plan.
• See attached Decommissioning Plan
5.3 Landscaping is extremely important for enhancing the quality of
development in the area. Trees, shrubs and other plantings add
greatly to the aesthetic appeal while reducing glare. As no single
landscaping plan can be prescribed for all developments due to
differing land features, topography and soils, these guidelines
encourage flexible and creative landscape designs.
Landscaping/screening shall include, at a minimum, decorative
fencing, berming, and/or vegetation such that the facility is
aesthetically pleasing as viewed from adjacent properties and
rights -of -way.
• The landscape design for this development will match the surrounding industrial
areas. The fence shall be an 8' Colorado Parks and Wildlife ("CPW") preferred,
decorative wire fence with a smooth wire on top. We also propose seeding the
entire property with decorative low growth native grasses which help the site
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blend into the landscape. Finally, there are pre-existing large trees to the south
end which act as a buffer between the adjacent home and the solar array.
• It is not anticipated that this land will see substantial development in the next 20
years and during the decommissioning phase the fence will be removed. Due to
the limited future development and removal of facility, the proposed fence shall
be wildlife friendly and galvanized and no trees and shrubs will be planted.
5.4 All reasonable alternatives to the proposed location have been
adequately assessed, and the proposed action is consistent with
the best interests of the people of the County and represents a
balanced use of resources in the affected area.
• This project will provide energy to the residents and businesses of Weld County. This
site was selected following an exhaustive search of property which to align the
discreet set of technical design and geographic criteria and best serve the needs
of these energy consumers. Due to the isolated nature of the site, activity in the
region and on adjacent sites, this site is ideally suited for a project of this scale to
serve the interests of Weld County residents.
5.5 The nature and location or expansion of the facility will not
unreasonably interfere with any irrigation systems on or adjacent
to the solar facility.
• The landowner has elected to take a portion of his land out of production as he
currently needs to lease water rights to irrigate this area. On top of that, the
revenue he is able to generate from selling his crop is diminutive relative to the
lease revenue he will realize from hosting this solar facility. Additionally, this is a
temporary use of this property, and as stated by the attached decommissioning
plan, Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC will be responsible for returning the land to its original
state, thus it could be used for agriculture again in the future if determined prudent
by the landowner.
5.6 No outdoor storage of any materials and equipment, including
but not limited to solar panels and support structures which are
not in use, will be allowed.
• No permanent outdoor storage will be proposed with this development. All
material or equipment will be brought to the site and removed during each visit.
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5.7 A Property Maintenance Plan is required for the facility. The
Property Maintenance Plan shall address dust, weeds and
erosion. The property shall be maintained in such a manner as to
control dust, weeds and drainage that could cause erosion.
• A long-term operations and maintenance plan for the project will be put in place,
which includes maintenance of the grounds. The standard practice is to seed the
property with native, low growth grasses to prevent shading of the array and
minimize maintenance.
• Mowing and trimming operations will occur annually, or as needed to prevent the
site from looking unmaintained.
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ENERGY PARTNERS
Mr. Michael McCabe
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
2645 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80206
October 10, 2019
Mr. Maxwell Nader
Planner I
Weld County Department of Planning Services
1555 N 17th Ave
Greeley, CO 80631
Transmitted via electronic FTP site, OneHub.com
Re: Application for Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC, also known as the McKee Small Scale Solar
Facility (Pre -App 19-0232), Use by Special Review and Subdivision Exemption Applications
Dear Mr. Nader,
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC appreciates your ongoing support in readying these application
submittals for Use by Special Review and Subdivision Exemption.
Attached you will find all relevant documents based on the application form, the Procedural
Guide Checklist, and the surrounding correspondence between the Planning Services
Department and Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC.
Our organization recognizes the next step in this process is a 7 -day completeness review
and look forward to what we hope will be positive feedback.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me (303-893-6945 I
mike@oakleafep.com) or my colleague, Taylor Henderson (303-815-6080
thenderson@outshine.energy).
Thank you,
is ael McCabe
Oak Leaf Energy Partners
2645 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80206
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
1 1 1 1 H Street, P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Colorado 80632
Website: www.weldgov.com
Phone: (970)304-6496, ext. 3750
Fax: (970)304-6497
Weld County Public Works has developed stormwater drainage design standards for use with Solar
Farm facilities projects. Please refer to the proposed requirements listed below.
Site Considerations
1. If the current site is vegetated ground or in a stabilized condition, minimize earth disturbance
during construction. Maintain ground cover in good condition, during and after construction.
2. If proposed site slopes exceed 5%, energy dissipation or other erosion protection measures
may be required. On steep sites, provide a vegetative buffer 1/6 width of the flow length of
the panels at the downstream edge of the solar field for sediment/pollutant removal.
3. If on -site vegetation is not properly established and maintained to prevent erosion, additional
erosion control measures may be required by the County.
4.
Detention/Water Quality Pond Design Requirements
1. Type A/B Soils
a. If the application is not proposing additional imperviousness other than the solar panels.
the site meets the exception for not increasing the imperviousness of the site.
b. Concrete pads, gravel roads, graveled storage areas/laydown yards, structures. and any
large concrete bases/foundations will count towards impervious areas in the drainage
design.
c. Impervious areas larger than allowed in the Weld County Code Section 8-11-40
(exceptions) may trigger the requirements of a drainage report and detention pond
design.
2. Type C/D Soils
a. The solar panels will be counted towards the overall impervious area for the site. The
solar panels fields (panel area and rows between panels) should be calculated using a
25% imperviousness value.
b. Concrete pads, gravel roads, graveled storage areas/laydown yards, structures,
buildings and any other site features should be calculated using the Urban Drainage
recommended imperviousness percentages.
3. MS4
a. Sites within the MS4 boundary may trigger water quality and other MS4 requirements.
Report Information
1. If topsoil is being disturbed. indicate how is the impact being addressed:
a. Reseeding
b. Mulching
c. Use of Hydraulic Growth Medium — i.e. Biotic earth
d. Seed mix
e. Irrigation during initial phase of establishment of vegetation
f. Estimated time for establishment of vegetation
2. Site Design
a. Provide information on the horizontal spacing of the panels and rows between panels.
Verify the spacing is adequate to promote vegetative growth beneath the panels.
b. Verify the vertical height of the panels is adequate to promote vegetative growth beneath
the panels.
c. Provide plan of site layout with information on row spacing and ground cover materials
between rows. Show the layout of access roads, concrete pads, solar panel
foundations, buildings or other site features on map.
Drainage report checklist: can be found under storm drainage guidance at
https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/development review
Please use this check list to help meet County Requirements
Document must be filed electronically.
Paper documents are not accepted.
Fees & forms are subject to change.
For more information or to print copies
of filed documents, visit www.sos.state.co.us.
-Filed
Colorado Secretary of State
Date and Time: 09/20/2018 03:16 PM
ID Number: 20181736583
Document number: 20181736583
Amount Paid: $50.00
ABOVE SPACE FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Articles of Organization
filed pursuant to § 7-90-301 and § 7-80-204 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.)
1. The domestic entity name of the limited liability company is
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
(The name of a limited liability company must contain the term or abbreviation
"limited liability company", "ltd. liability company", "limited liability Co. ", "ltd.
liability Co. ", "limited", "Lt c. ", "llc", or "ltd.". See §7-90-601, C.R.S.)
(Caution: The use of certain terms or abbreviations are restricted by law. Read instructions for more information.)
2. The principal office address of the limited liability company's initial principal office is
Street address
2645 E 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
(Street number and name)
Denver CO 80206
(City)
(Province — if applicable)
(State) (ZIP/Postal Code)
United States
(Country)
Mailing address
(leave blank if same as street address) (Street number and name or Post Office Box information)
(City)
(State) (ZIP/Postal Code)
(Province — if applicable) (Country)
3. The registered agent name and registered agent address of the limited liability company's initial registered
agent are
Name
(if an individual)
or
(if an entity) Oak Leaf Energy Partners Ohio LLC
(Caution: Do not provide both an individual and an entity name.)
Street address
Mailing address
(leave blank if same as street address) (Street number and name or Post Office Box information)
(Last)
2645 E 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
(Middle) (Suffix)
(Street number and name)
Denver CO 80206
(City)
(State) (ZIP Code)
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(City)
CO
(State)
ae following statement is adopted by marking the box.)
The person appointed as registered agent has consented to being so appointed.
(ZIP Code)
4. The true name and mailing address of the person forming the limited liability company are
Name
(if an individual)
or
(if an entity) Oak Leaf Energy Partners Ohio LLC
(Last) (First)
(Caution: Do not provide both an individual and an entity name.)
Mailing address 2645 E 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
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(Middle) (Sufx)
(Street number and name or Post Office Box information)
Denver CO 80206
(City) (State) (ZIP/Postal Code)
United States .
(Province — if applicable) (Country)
(If the following statement applies, adopt the statement by marking the box and include an attachment.)
The limited liability company has one or more additional persons forming the limited liability
company and the name and mailing address of each such person are stated in an attachment.
5. The management of the limited liability company is vested in
(Mark the applicable box.)
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one or more managers.
the members.
6. (The following statement is adopted by marking the box.)
There is at least one member of the limited liability company.
7. (If the following statement applies, adopt the statement by marking the box and include an attachment.)
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This document contains additional information as provided by law.
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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., 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.
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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.
9. The true name and mailing address of the individual causing the document to be delivered for filing are
McCabe Michael
(Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix)
2645 E 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
(Street number and name or Post Office Box information)
Denver CO 80206
(City) (State) (ZIP/Postal Code)
United States .
(Province — if applicable) (Country)
(If the following statement applies. adopt the statement by marking the box and include an attachment.)
This document contains the true name and mailing address of one or more additional individuals
causing the document to be delivered for filing.
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and are furnished without representation or warranty. While this form/cover sheet is believed to satisfy
minimum legal requirements as of its revision date, compliance with applicable law, as the same may be
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be addressed to the user's legal, business or tax advisor(s).
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1 EH! SIT! -SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT DEAN AND USE BY SPECIAL RE VII PERMIT. USRO( XW(X. IS IOR ASMALL SCALE SOLAR FACILITY IN IHE A
(AGRCUI TURA) /ONE DISTRICT. SUBJECT TO 111E DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STATED III REON
1 APPROVAL 01 IRIS PLAN MAY CREATE A VESTED PROPERTY RIGHT PURSUANT IC SEC ION 13,810O1 THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
3 1145 ES AN UNMANNED FACILITY
4. ALL SIGNS SHALL ADHERE TO CHAPTER 23. ARTICLE (V, DIVISION 2 AND APPENDICES 2) C, 13.D AND 23 E Of THE WELD COUNTY CODE
5. THE LANDSCAPING/SCREENING ON THE SITE SHALL BE MAINIANED IN ACCORDANCE WIIH IHE APPROVED IANDSCAPING/SCREENING PLAN.
6. THE PROPERTY OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR SHALL MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH HIE EROSION AND VEGETATION PLAN
1 THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL PROVIDE WRITTEN EVIDENCE Of AN APPROVED EMERGENCY ACTION AND SAFETY PLAN ON OR BEFORE
MARCH 151H Of ANY GRAN YEAR SIGNED BY REPRESENTATIVES FOR IHE EIRE DISTRICT AND 1111 WELD COUNTY Of EKE Of EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT O PLANNING SERVICES
8 ALL I OLIO AND SOLID WASTES (AS DEFINED IN 111E SOLID WASTFSDISPOSAL STIES AND IACRIIIFS ACT. SEC I ION 30.20100.5. CAS) SHALE BI
STORED AND REMOVED FOR FINAL DISPOSAL IN A MANNER THAT PROTIC IS AGANSI SURFACE . AND GROUNOWAIIR CONTAMINATION.
9. NOPERMANENI DISPOSAL O WASTES SHAH BE PERMITTED AT THIS SHE. THIS IS NOI MEANT TO INCLUDE THOSE WASTES SPECIFKALLY EXCLUDED
FROM 111E DEFINITION Of A SOLID WASTE IN THE SOLID WASTES DISPOSAL SITES AND FACILITIES AC T. SECTION 3020 100.5. COLS
10 WASTE MATERIALS SHALL RE HANDLED, STORED. AND DISPOSED OE IN A MANNER THAI CONTROLS fUGIIIVI DUST, FUGITIVE PARTICULATE
EMISSIONS BLOWING DEBRIS, AND OTHER POTENTIAL NUISANCE CONDITIONS. THE FACILITY SHALL OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 14.
ARTICLE I, 01 THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
I1 FUGITIVE DUST SHOULD ATTEMPT 10 BE CONFINED ON THE PROPERTY. USES ON THE PROPERTY SHOULD COMPLY WITH THE COLORADO AIR QUALITY
COMMISSION'S AIL QUALITY REGULATIONS
12. THE OPERATION SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULATIONS Of STATE AND FEDERAL AGENCIES AND THE WELD COUNTY CODE.
13 THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONTROLLING NOXIOUS WEEDS ON THE SITE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER IS.
ARTICLES IAND IE O Illt WILD COUNTY COOS
14 111E ACCESS TO THE SITE SHALL SI. MAINTAINED TO MITIGATE ANY IMPACTS TO THI PUBLIC ROAD. INCH DOING DAMAGES AND/OR OfF SITE
I RACKING.
IS ANY WORK THAT MAY OCCUR AND/OR ENCROACH UPON ANY COUNTY RIGHTS 01 WAY OR I ASE MEN I SHALL ACQUIRE AN APPROVED
RIGHT O WAY USE PERMIT PRIOR TOCOMMFNCEMENI
16 THE HIISICJRECAL FLOW PAII ERNS AND RUNOFF AMOUNTS ON 111E SITE WILL DE MAINTAINED
1/ WELD COUNTY K NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MAINTENANCE Of ON SITE DRAINAGE RIMED FEMURS
18. BUILDING PERMITS MAY BE REQUIRED. PER SECTION 29.3.10OF THE WELD COUNTY CODE CURRENTLY. IHE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN ADOPTED BY
WELD COUNTY'. 2017 INTERNATIONAL CODES 2006 INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CODE. AND 2014 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.A BUILDING PERMIT
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED AND TWO (2)COMPEETE SETS OE ENGINEERED PLANS BEARING THE WET STAMP O ACOIORADO REGISTERED
ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER MUSE BE SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW. A GEOTECHNICAI ENGINEERING REPORT PERFORMED BY A COLORADO REGISTERED
ENGINEER SHALL BE REQUIRED OR AN OPEN HOLE INSPECTION
19 THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WITH IHE DESIGN AND OPERATION STANDARDS OF CHAPTER1IO
!HI WELD COUNTY CODE.
20 NECESSARY PERSONNEL FROM THE WILDCOUNTY DEPAIMENESOf PLANNING SERVICES, PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC HEALTH AND (NVIRONMfNI
SHALE BE GRANTED MCI SS ONTO 1 HE PROPERTY AT ANY REASONABLE TIME IN OIDX R JO ENSURE THEE AC I MT NS CARRIED OUT ON THE PROPERTY
COMPLY REDEEM CONDITIONS Of APPROVAL AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS STATED HEREIN AND All APPLICABLE WELD COUNTY REGULATIONS
71 IHE USE BY SPECIAL RI VII W AREA SHALL BE LIMITED 10 THE PLANS SHOWN HEREON AND GOVERNED BY THE FOREGOING STANDARDS AND All
APPLICABLE WELD COUN IV REGULATIONS. SUBSTANTIAL CHANGE S FROM 1141 PLANS OR DEVfI OPRI NT STANDARDS. AS SHOWN OR STATED, SHALE
REQUIRE 111E APPROVAL Of AN AMENDMENT Of THE PERMIT BY THE WELDCOUNIY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BEFORE SUCH CHANGES
FROM THE PLANS OR DEVI lOPMI NT STANDARDS ARE PERMIT IED. ANY OTHER CHANGES SHALL BE INFO IN THE OFFICE OF THE DEPART MI N I OF
PLANNING SERVICES
22 THE PROPERTY OWNER OR OPERATOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLYING WIIH All Of THE FOREGOING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
NONCOMPLIANCE WITH ANY Of THE FOREGOING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS MAY Bf REASON FOR REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT BY THE BOARD Of
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
73 RIGHT 10 EXTRACT MINERAL RESOURCES STATEMENT: WELD COON TY HAS SOME OF THE MOST ABUNDANT MINERAL RESOURCES. INCLUDING. BUT
NOT LIMITED TO. SAND AND GRAVEL. OIL. NATURAL GAS. AND COAL UNDER III LE 34 Of THE COLORADO REVISED STATUTES. MINERALS ARE VITAL
RESOURCES BECAUSE (A) THE STATE SCOMMERCIAL MINERAL DEPOSITS ARE ESSENIME TO IEEE STATE S ECONOMY: (B) THE POPULOUSCOUNIIES Of
THE STATE IACI A CRITICAL SNORIAGE Of SUCH DEPOSITS: AND (C) SUCH DEPOSITS SHOO! O BE OCT RAC TED ACCORDING TO A RATIONAL PLAN,
CALCULATED 10 AVOID WASTE O SUCH DEPOSITS ANDCAUSE THE LEAST PRACTICABLE DISRUPTION Of 111E ECOLOGY AND QUALITY (N lLEE 01 THE
CITIZENS Of THE POPULOUS COUNTIES Of THE STATE. MINERAL RESOURCE LCXATIONS MI WIDESPREAD FHRO GHOUT THE COUNIY AND PERSONS
MOVING INTO THEM AREAS MUST RECOGNIZE THE VARIOUS IMPAC IS ASSOCIATED WIIII THIS DI VIIOPMEN1 O EENTIMES MINERAL RESOURCE
SITES ARE FIXED 10 HIE IR GEOGRAPHICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL LOCAI IONS. MOREOVER, 1HE SE RESOURCES ARE PROTECTED PROPERTY NIGH IS AND
MINI RAL OWNI RS SHOULD RI AFFORDED IHE OPPORTUNITY TO EXTRACT THE MINERAL RESOURCE
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14 IHE WELD COUNTY RIGHT TO IARM SIATE MINI. AS IT APPEARS IN SEC ZION 72 2,2032 Of THE WELDCOUN TY COOS. SHALL BE PACED ON IHI MAP
AND RECOGNIZED Al All TIMES.
1S WEID COUNTY SRIGH I TO FARM- WELD COUNTY ISONI 01 1111 MOST PRCX)UC TM AGRICUI TURA COON TIES IN THE UNITED STATES TYPICALLY
RANKING IN THE TOP TEN COUNTIES IN THE COUNTRY IN TOTAL MARKS T VALUE OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS SOLD. THE RURAL AREAS Of WELL)
COUNTY MAY BE OPEN AND SPACIOUS. BUT THEY ARE INTENSIVELY USED TOR AGRKUL I URE PERSONS MOVING INTO A RURAL ARIA MUST
RECOGNIZE AND ACCEPT THERE ARE DRAWBACKS. INCLUDING CONILK ES WEIR LONGSTANDING AGRICULTURAL PRAC EKES AND A LOWER LEVEL OF
SERVICES THAN IN TOWN ALONG WITH THE DRAWBACKS COME THE INCENTIVES WHICH ATTRACT URBAN DWELLERS TO RELOCAIF TO RURAL
AREAS OPEN VIEWS. SPACIOUSNESS. WILDLIFE. LACK Of CITY NOISE AND CONGESTION, AND THE RURAL ATMOSPHERE AND WAY OF LIFE WITHOUT
NEIGHBORING FARMS. THOSE FEATURES WHICH AI TRACT URBAN DWELLERS TO RURAL WELD COUNTY WOULD QUICKLY BE GONE FOREVER
AGRICULTURAL USERS OF THE LAND SHOULD NOT BE EXPECTED TO CHANGE EMIR LONG-ESTABLISHED AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES TO
ACCOMMODATE THE INTRUSIONS OF URBAN USERS INFO A RURAL AREA WELL RUN AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES WILL. GENERATE Off -SITE IMPACTS
INCLUDING NOISE FROM TRACTORS AND EQUIPMENT. SLOW MOVING FARM VEHICLES ON RURAL ROADS DUST FROM ANIMAL PENS FIELD WORK
HARVEST AND GRAVEL ROADS ODOR FROM ANIMAL CONFINEMENT, SILAGE AND MANURE: SMOKE FROM DITCH BURNING, FLIES AND MOSQUITOES
HUNTING AND TRAPPING ACT MTIES SHOOTING SPORTS LEGAL HAZING Of NUISANCE WILDLBI AND THE USE OF PESTICIDES AND IERIII12ERS IN
IHE FIELDS, INCLUDING 1HE USE Of AREAL SPRAYING. It IS COMMON PRACTICE FOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCERS 10 UI ILL/I AN ACCUMULATION OF
AGRICUI 1 URAL MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES TO ASSIST IN THEIR AGRICUI TURAL OPERATIONS. A CONCENTRATION Of MISCELLANEOUS AGRICUL TURN
MAIERIALS OFTEN PRODUCES A VISUAL DISPARITY BE EWE EN RUM! AND URBAN AREAS OF I1Ef COUNTY SECTION 3S 3.5 107. C RS, PROVIDES HMI
AN AGRICUI TURA OPERATION SHALE NOT BE FOUND 1O BE A PUBLIC OR PRIVATE NUISANCE IF THE AGRICULTURAL OPERATION ALLEGED TO BE A
NUISANCE EMPLOYS ME !HODS OR PRAC EKES IRA ARE COMMONLY OR RfASOHABI Y ASSOCIATED Will AGRICUL RURAL IMRODLK ION
WATER HAS 8f EN, AND CONTINUES TO BE IHE LDF I NI FOR III AGRICUL IURAL COMMUNITY. IT IS UNREALISIK 10 ASSUME THAT DITCHES AND
RESERVOIRS MAY SIMPLY BE MOVED DUI OF THE WAY' 01 RESIDENTIAL DEVEIDAME NT WHEN MOVING IO THE COUNTY. PROPERTY OWNERS AND
RESIDENTS MUST REALIZE THEY CANNOT TAKE WADER FROM IRRIGAT ION DITCHES. LAKES. OR OTHER STRUCTURES UNLESS !MY HAVE AN
ADJUDICATED RIGHT TO THE WATER
WELD COUNTY COVERS A LAND AREA Of APPROXIMAI E LY FOUR I HOUSAND ((000) SQUARE MILES IN SIZE (TWICE THE SIZE Of THE STATE Of
DELAWARE) WITH MORE THAN THREE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED (3,100) MILES OF STATE AND COUNTY ROADS OUTSIDE OF MUNICIPALITIES THE
SHEER MAGNITUDE Of THE AREA TO BE SERVED STRETCHES AVAILABLE RESOURCES LAW ENFORCEMENT IS BASED ON RESPONSES TO COMPLAINTS
MORE THAN ON PATROLS OE THE COUNTY. AND THE DISTANCES WHICH MUST BE TRAVELED MAY DELAY ALL EMERGENCY RESPONSES, INCLUDING
LAW E NIORCEMENT. AMBULANCE, AND FIRE FIRE PROTECTION IS USUALLY PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS WHO MUST LEAVE THEIR 1085 AND FAMILIES
TO RESPOND TO EMERGENCIES COUNTY GRAVEL ROADS, NO MAT I HOW OFTEN THEY ARE BLADED, WILL NOT PROVIDE 111E SAME KIND Of
SURE ACE EXPEC TED f ROM A PAVED ROAD SNOW REMOVAL PRIORITIES MEAN THAT ROADS FROM SUBDIVISIONS IOMTERIALS MAY NOT BE
CLEARED FOR SEVERAL DAYS AFTER A MANOR SNOWSTORM SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS. IN MANY CASES WILE NOT BE EQUIVALENT TO MUNICIPAL
SERVICES RURAL DWELLERS MUST. BY NECESSITY. RE MOIL SEE F St/FEICIEN I THAN URBAN DWELLERS
ROPE ARE EXPOSED TO DIFF ERE NI HAZARDS IN THE COUNTY I RAN IN AN URBAN OR SUBURBAN SE 11ING IMM EQUIPMI NE AND Olt Ill ID
EQUIPMEN I. PONDS AND IRRIGATION DITCHES, ELI.C TRKAI POWER IOR PUMPS AND UN If PIVOT OPERATIONS HIGH SPEED IRAE VK. SANDBURS,
PUNC SURE VINES TERRITORIAL FARM DOGS AND LIVESTOCK, AND OPEN BURNING PRESENT REAL THREATS. CONTROL LING CHILDREN S ACTIVITIES IS
IMPORTANT, NOT ONLY FOR THEIR SAFETY, BUT ALSO FOR 111E PROT EC ION Of IHE FARMERS LIVELIHOOD.
16 WEED COUNTY WILL NOT REPLACE OVERLAPPING EASEMENTS LOCATED WIIIIIN IXISIING RIGEIT.OF WAY OR PAY TO RELOCATE EXISTING UTILE TIES
WITHIN THE EXISTING COUNTY RIGHT Of WAY (DEPMIMENI Of PURI IC WORKS)
71 SOURCES Of LIGHT SHALL BE SHIELDED SO THAT LIGHT RAYS WILL NOT SHINE DIRECTLY ONTO ADJACENT PROPERTIES WHERE SUCH WOULD CAUSE A
NUISANCE OR INTERFERE WITH THE USE ON THE ADJACENT PROPERTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PLAN. NEITHER THE DIRECT. NOR REFLECTED,
LIGHT FROM ANY LIGHT SOURCE MAY CREATE A TRAFFIC HAZARD 10 OPERATORS Of MOTOR VEHICLES ON PUBLIC OR PRIVATE STREETS NO
COLORED LIGHTS MAY BE USED WHICH MAY BE CONFUSED WITH. OR CONSTRUED AS, TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (DEPARTMENT Of PLANNING
SERVICES)
76. THERE SHALL BE NO PARKING OR STAGING OF VIHKLES ON PUBLIC ROADS .ON.SIIE PARKING SHALL BE UTILIZED. (DE PAR WENT Of PUBLIC WORKS)
19. THE PROPERTY OWNER SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS PROVIDED IN THE EXECUTED IMPROVEMENTS AGREE MEN I (DEPARTMENT OF
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Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC - McKee Solar Facility
1 Introduction
As a condition of approval of the Use by Special Review, Weld County requested Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC (Oak Leaf)
submit a Decommissioning Plan for the Oak Leaf solar facility to the Department of Planning Services for review
and approval. The Decommissioning Plan includes a detailed plan with time frames or milestones after termination
of operations for restoring the property to the conditions that existed prior to the plant construction.
The useful life of the solar plant is expected to be 25 -years or more. At the end of useful life, Oak Leaf will suspend
operations and decommission the plant including necessary demolition and site reclamation.
The purpose of this document is to establish a detailed plan for decommissioning and reclamation activities after
the useful life of the facility has ended. Refinement of these activities will be required to reflect the future best
practices or improvements are discovered by the solar industry during the life of the facility. It will be necessary
to update and finalize this demolition and reclamation plan.
We have assumed that the planning process would be initiated one or two years prior to the anticipated end of
commercial operation. The final plans will be developed in consultation with the Weld County and/or other
applicable agencies that have jurisdiction of activities in the decommissioning process.
2 Decommissioning Facility Elements and Milestones
The key tasks of the facility are divided into related activities that represent milestones in the process. We describe
the activites in each of the tasks in more detail below.
The key facility components to be affected by decommissioning activities are discussed below. In general,
decommissioning would attempt to maximize the recycling of all facility components. Specific opportunities for
recycling are discussed below in the context of various site components. The individual facility components to be
decommissioned will be recycled to the maximum extent practicable or removed from the site and disposed of at
an appropriately licensed disposal facility. The general decommissioning approach would be the same whether a
portion of the facility or the entire facility would be decommissioned.
The activities involved in the facility closure will depend on the expected future use of the site. Certain facility
equipment and features may be left in place for future uses, such as transmission facilities, roads, and drainage
features. At the time of decommissioning, a plan will be submitted to the County proposing the equipment that
will be removed and, if applicable, equipment that will remain, based on expected future use of the site.
Pre -closure activities, include final closure and reclamation planning, that identifies measures to be taken to
restore the site to near pre -construction conditions or compatible with surrounding land and land use that may
have evolved during the period the plant is in service. This includes several activities;
• Set up and document a site -specific health and safety plan and determine the specific sequence and
procedures to be followed.
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• Complete an analysis of the facility materials and their composition to identify those specific
components that may be recycled, scrapped, or sent to disposal sites. Identify specific recycling facilities
and disposal sites for materials.
• Coordinate with local officials to develop plans for the transportation of materials and equipment to and
from the site.
• Develop specifications for demolition and reclamation, which will serve as the basis for contractor bids
for the decommissioning facility and establish the scope of demolition and reclamation, including
developing reclamation plans in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Develop training for the personnel who will manage and perform the actual work. Document the
performance or training.
During the planning process Oak Leaf will brief the County and other applicable agencies on the decommissioning
process and plans. The permits and approvals required for the decommissioning will be identified and permits will
be obtained prior to commencing operations.
The first step in the decommissioning process would be to assess existing site conditions and prepare the site for
demolition. Site decommissioning and equipment removal is expected to take a year. Therefore, access roads,
fencing, some electrical power, and other facilities will temporarily remain in place for use by the decommissioning
workers until no longer needed. Demolition debris will be placed in temporary onsite storage area(s) pending final
transportation and disposal and/or recycling according to the procedures listed below.
A plan for de -energizing portions of the facility to allow safe decommissioning and formal lock out and tag out
procedures will be implemented. This will ensure all electrical components are placed and maintained in a safe
condition for demolition activities prior start of work.
PV Module and Tracker Removal and Recycling
During decommissioning, facility components that are no longer needed would be removed from the site and
recycled or disposed of at an appropriately licensed disposal facility. The first operation is to disconnect and
remove modules from the tracker assemblies. Modules are segregated for transportation to the manufacturers
nearest storage facility.
Next comes the disassembly of the tracker and mounting structures, DC wiring materials, and combiner boxes.
The material will be segregated for disposal or salvage. Steel piles that support the PV racking system will be
removed. Below ground portions of the supports will either be removed or cut off at least two feet below ground
surface and left in place.
The demolition debris and removed equipment may be cut or dismantled into pieces that can be safely lifted or
carried with the onsite equipment being used. The debris and equipment will be processed for transportation and
delivery to an appropriately licensed disposal facility or recycling center. Modules will be recycled or disposed of
in accordance with applicable laws at the time of decommissioning.
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Internal Power Collection System
The combiner boxes that convey DC power generated from the solar arrays will be dismantled. The inverters that
convert the DC power to AC power and the transformers that convert the output of the inverter and convey the
power to the substation will also be dismantled and removed. The underground cable/collection lines that are 4
feet or shallower will be removed from the site. The cast -in -place concrete foundations of the transformer and
inverter skids and switchgear will be broken up, removed and recycled.
Any overhead portions of the collection system will be removed. Overhead conductors will be removed from the
poles, and the poles and pole foundations will be removed. Aluminum from the conductors will be recycled or
removed from the site to an appropriately licensed disposal facility. If not planned for other use, the utility
interconnection will be deactivated and restored to the extent agreed upon with the local utility or to the point
of change of ownership.
Medium voltage collector system electrical components will be electrically disconnected and made safe for
removal. The switches will be disassembled and removed from the site. The underground conduit and metal dead-
end structures will also be disassembled and removed. Concrete foundations for equipment will be broken up and
removed from the site, as will the grounding grid and aggregate rock. Steel, aluminum, copper and other materials
will be temporarily stockpiled at or near a designated processing location pending transport to an appropriate
offsite recycling facility. All metals will be recycled to the extent practical given the recycling options available at
the time of decommissioning.
Roads
Onsite access roads will remain in place to accomplish decommissioning at the end of the facility's life. At the time
of decommissioning, if the roads will be beneficial for future use of the site; those roads may remain after
decommissioning. Roads that will not be used will be restored during contouring operations at the end of the
process.
Fencing
Facility site perimeter fencing will be removed at the end of the decommissioning facility, unless it may be utilized
for future use of the site. Since the facility site was not originally fenced, this includes removal of all posts, fencing
material, gates etc. to return the site to pre -facility condition.
Transportation and Clean up
During the disassembly and demolition process materials are segregated and temporarily place in gathering areas
for transportation. The various materials including concrete, steel, aluminum, copper and other materials will be
temporarily stockpiled at or near a designated processing location pending transport to an appropriate offsite
recycling facility. All such materials will be transported from the site to approved designated facilities for recycling,
scrapping or disposal. All metals will be recycled to the extent practical given the recycling options available at the
time of decommissioning.
Clean-up of soils and site, if identified will be completed to ensure that clean closure is accomplished.
In general, the decommissioning will be undertaken using traditional heavy construction equipment including but
not limited to front end loaders, cranes, track mounted and rubber -tired excavators, bull dozers, and scrapers.
Where excavation is required those areas of removal will be backfilled with natural material and compacted. Any
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voids left from the removal of foundations will be backfilled with surrounding subsoil and topsoil and fine graded
to ensure suitable drainage and reclamation of natural grades.
Soil management and re -contouring operations will be conducted so as to minimize the surface area disturbance
and implement the activities in the safest and most efficient manner and in accordance withal applicable local
requirements. Major earthwork is not anticipated as construction of the site will not alter the general grade across
the site.
To provide for post -decommissioning dust control on the site, areas of exposed soils will be revegetated,
consistent with the expected future use of the site. For example, future site use is expected to be agricultural, a
revegetation approach will be implemented that will not conflict with the expect agricultural use. The native dry
grass vegetation will be re-established to prevent the spread of weeds and long-term monitoring will be conducted
to confirm reclamation and weed control are successful. Mulching or palliatives may be used for temporary dust
control until vegetation is established.
Monitoring Site Restoration
Upon completion of the decommissioning process a restoration monitoring period of one year will begin.
Monitoring will ensure that grading and drainage implemented is successful in stabilizing water flow patterns and
that the cover vegetation (native dry grass vegetation or other depending on land use) will be reestablished to
prevent the spread of weeds. Corrective actions will be implemented if such monitoring determines adverse
conditions are present as a result of an inadequate restoration.
Facility Quality Control and Documentation
During the entire decommissioning process, from planning to site monitoring, the facility will be subject to quality
control and documentation. Oak Leaf will ensure the effective execution of the decommissioning and reclamation
plan through facility oversight and quality assurance. In addition, we will document implementation of the plan
and compliance with all applicable regulatory and environmental requirement.
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Drainage Exemption for the
McKee Small Scale Solar Facility
[Pre19-0232]
County of Weld, Colorado
Prepared for:
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
County Case Number Pre 19-0232
Project Number: 0024479.00
Date: 10/07/2019
Prepared by:
Westwood Professional Services
12707 Whitewater Drive, Suite 300
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CONTENTS
PROJECT SITE 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT 2
DRAINAGE DESIGN 2
DETENTION POND EXEMPTION REQUEST 2
ADJACENT AREAS 3
ONSITE SOILS 3
TIMING/PHASING SCHEDULE 3
BMP Installation, Inspection, and Removal 3
PERMANENT STABILIZATION 3
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 3
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit 1: Project Location Map
Attachment 1: USDA Web Soil Survey Map
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PROJECT SITE
This Drainage Report has been prepared on behalf of Oak Leaf Energy Partners for the proposed
construction of the McKee Small Scale Solar Facility in Weld County, Colorado hereinafter
referred to as the project.
The proposed development is located in the E2NE4 Section 24, Township 6 North, Range 66
West of the 6th Prime Meridian. More specifically the project site is approximately 10.0 acres of
land and is located approximately 2.5 miles northwest of Platteville and approximately 1.0 miles
west of the intersection of Weld County Road (WCR) 368 and U.S. Hwy 85, State of Colorado.
The site is covered with agricultural row crops. The ground surface slopes to the east at an
average slope of approximately 0.6%. The site is within a FEMA Zone X, which is an area of
minimal flood hazard. The site is therefore not within a 100 -year flood plain.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
It is proposed to develop approximately 10.0 acres of land for the project of an approximate
2MW solar array. The solar array will deliver renewable energy to Xcel Energy under a 20 -year
power purchase agreement (PPA). The facility is designed for un-manned operation except for
bi-annual maintenance. Therefore, this facility will not represent any significant traffic impact to
the surrounding county roads.
Upon termination of the PPA, the improvements will be removed and the land will be restored to
historic conditions.
DRAINAGE DESIGN
The area under and around the solar panels will be planted with low -maintenance grass seed mix.
Very little additional impervious surface will be added to the site. The only new impervious
surface is the gravel access road and concrete inverter pads, which are approximately 3,672
square feet and 375 square feet, respectively. Given this, a waiver is requested for the detention
pond requirement and allow runoff to sheet flow to the east as it does in existing conditions per
the 09/26/2019 PRE 19-0232 Memorandum Drainage Code Exemption #13 . Historically
stormwater runs east to the adjacent parcels where it continues south. The site receives a minor
amount of offsite drainage which it will continue to do in proposed conditions and this water will
also continue to flow east as in existing conditions. When the site is fully vegetated after
construction, stormwater will flow off the solar panels, onto the ground, and run through the
grass. The onsite soils, which are all categorized as hydrologic soil group B (Attachment 1), are
conducive to infiltration. The fully vegetated site will slow runoff and encourage infiltration.
DETENTION POND EXEMPTION REQUEST
A waiver is requested under Weld County Memorandum dated 09/26/2019 PRE19-0232.
Drainage Code exemptions #8 and #13 allow for the site to have a detention pond exemption.
Drainage Code exemption #8 states "Development of sites where the change of use does not
increase the imperviousness of the site. Please state that your site is on A and B soils in your
narrative or Memo ". As stated in the previous section and shown on Attachment A the site is B
soils which are conducive to infiltration, also the imperviousness of the site while being
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increased by a total of 4,047 ft^2 will meet the Drainage Code #13 exemption of "A parcel
greater than 5 gross acres in size is allowed a onetime exception for a new 4,500 sq. ft. building
or equivalent imperviousness ". This exemption request also follows the recently developed
Weld County Public Works drainage design standards for Solar Farm facilities.
ADJACENT AREAS
A stream is located a few parcels south of the project area. Minor runoff from the adjacent
parcels sheet flows east onto the project site and then continues south.
ONSITE SOILS
The soils for this project site are classified as hydrologic soil group B. The soil type found on
the project site area is Olney fine sandy loam, 0 to 1 percent slopes. This soil information is
based on the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) National Cooperative Soil Survey.
The proposed vegetated conditions will slow run off and encourage infiltration.
TIMING/PHASING SCHEDULE
In the initial and interim stages, the contractor shall install silt fence, vehicle traction control and
concrete washout at the entrance, and a stabilized staging area. In the final stage of construction,
seeding and mulching and surface roughing shall be done in all disturbed areas, and erosion
control blankets shall be installed on all slopes greater than 4:1. The contractor shall also
remove the vehicle traction control, concrete washout, stabilized staging area, erosion control
blanket, and silt fence in the final stage of construction.
BMP Installation, Inspection, and Removal
BMPs will be installed prior to project construction, with the exception of the BMPs in the final
stage. BMPs will be inspected weekly and as required by the County through project completion
by the contractor. BMPs will be maintained and remain in place at least until construction is
finished and the site is vegetated. Once all exposed areas have been covered, the BMPs may be
removed. Since the project does not include any other disturbance, no additional site
stabilization is necessary and/or warranted.
PERMANENT STABILIZATION
The project will be seeded with the Weld County's upland area seed mix to establish permanent
stabilization after construction activity has ceased. Reference the table on sheet 13-66 of
Appendix A in the USDCM Manual, Volume 2, Chapter 13.1 As per the USDCM Manual,
permanent seeding involves the loosening of soil, applying topsoil, drill seeding the disturbed
areas to a depth not less than '/4 inch and not more than % inch, and crimping the seeded areas in
straw mulch at a rate of 2 tons per acre to provide immediate erosion protection.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT
The proposed site will be designed to maintain its existing drainage patterns. Due to the limited
amount of impervious surface proposed and the proposed conversion of the site from row crops
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to the vegetated cover under the panels, a decrease in runoff rates is expected for the proposed
conditions when compared to existing conditions.
Water quality will be provided by the disconnected impervious and the proposed vegetation
below the panels. Since there will only be a slight increase in impervious areas and the site has B
soils, a detention pond is not required per Weld County guidance.
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McKee Solar Facility - Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
1 Landscape and Screening Plan
This development is being constructed on a site set back from the intersection of County Road
37 and County Road 68 (State Highway 392). The surrounding land is agricultureland with
associated single family farm houses. To help continue the beautiful feel and aesthetics of
Colorado this development will include elements of landscaping and buffering
from the adjacent right-of-ways.
1.1 Landscaping
This development will be constructed on a site less than 12 acres in size. The entire site will be
revegetated with adecorative "low growth" native seed mix. The native grasses will provide
aesthetic appeal and provide a natural look that will connect the land to the surrounding
natural areas.Landscape shall remain healthy and maintained to continue to provide
ccettative ground cover.
1.2 Fencing
For security and protection of the public and wildlife, the solar garden will be fenced with a
wildlife friendly decorative fence. The selected fence will blend with the natural environment
and will prevent wildlife from entering the site causing damage and therefore providing security
of the improvements.
Fencing shall be maintained as needed to provide the intended security of the proposed
improvements.
1.3 Buffering
The proposed site has been situated approximately 200 feet south of CR 68.
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1 Site Maintenance and Vegetation Plan
Site maintenance is an important part of a successful project and the following list is a guideline
of the necessary steps that will be performed to maintain the site and establish vegetation.
2 Weed Management
2.1 Apply broadleaf herbicide for weed control 2-3 times per grow season and before and
during construction. Repeat as needed.
2.2 Apply an herbicide application for entire project area after construction is completed
and then 6 weeks prior to seed planting. Once vegetation is established, apply herbicide
as needed to control noxious weeds.
2.3 Drill/plant a drought tolerant native grass seed mix in the early spring or early fall. Final
seed mix shall be determined by a qualified professional knowledgeable with re -
vegetation means and methods.
2.4 Mow project area at least once per year, at a cut height of 6 inches or greater. Mowing
too short reduces the vigor of the grass, which can be significant to cover production and
health in non -irrigated plantings.
Since weed seeds remain viable in the soil for numerous years, site and weed management is a
long-term process. Treated areas should be monitored annually and re -treated if necessary,
using typical weed management practices and procedures.
3 Soil Nutrients
Prior to seeding, soils shall be tested for proper nutrients and amended as recommended by re -
vegetation specialist.
Basic Nutrient Requirements
fertilizer (nutrient required)
nitrogen
diphosphorus dioxide
4 Planting Method
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Grass seed shall be planted with a grass seed drill (not a grain drill) at a depth of 1/2" to 3/4".
broadcast seeding of grass seed is not acceptable. Straw or hay mulch shall be spread and
crimped into the soil at the rate of 4,000 lbs/acre.
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Hydroseeding and hydromulching is acceptable in lieu of drilling seed and crimping in straw
mulch. Permanent seeding shall occur between December 1 and may 1 or between August 1
and September 1, or as recommended by the vegetation specialist.
5 Temporary Seed Mix
Temporary seeding areas which are ready for seeding after May 1 but before July 1 shall be
seeded with millet or sorghum at the rate of 40 pounds per acre with the amount of fertilizer as
specified. The requirement to plant temporary seeding does not eliminate the requirement to
plant the permanent seeding. Straw mulch is not required for temporary seeding.
6 Permanent Seed Mix
To be determined at the time of planting by a qualified vegetation specialist. Final seed mix
shall be determined by a qualified professional knowledgeable with re -vegetation means and
methods.
7 Site Maintenance Checklist
• Mow project area at least once per year at a cut height of 6 inches or greater.
Li Walk the site and remove any accumulated debris and properly dispose. No burning of
trash will be allowed.
❑ Apply herbicide as needed to control noxious weeds.
• Inspect and re -seed any bare ground with permanent seeding.
❑ Inspect fence and repair as needed.
❑ Inspect all-weather access road and repair as needed.
❑ Inspect site for any visible erosion. Removed transported sediment and construct
erosion control measures to minimize future maintenance issues.
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ENERGY PARTNERS
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oakleaf
Traffic Generation Analysis
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
Date: October 10, 2019
To: Weld County Engineering Department
To Whom it May Concern,
The facility is a 1.5MW-AC solar array located along Weld County Road 37, to the southwest
of the intersection with County Road 68 (State Highway 392) which are both maintained by
Weld County. Due to the Project's small size and the nature of its design, it is intended to be
a low -maintenance facility with minimal operational needs, with the result being a minimal
increase in area traffic. The County threshold triggering a more in-depth traffic impact
study is an average of 20 cars per day. Once operational, we estimate the average additional
traffic to the Project will be significantly less than this, on the order of 5-10 cars annually.
This is based on the design of the Project to operate without significant regular
maintenance - which is common for small solar projects - and barring any unforeseen
circumstances. Therefore, we recommend that the project move forward with the
understanding that no additional traffic impact studies will be required, and that no
additional traffic information will be needed.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this Project.
Sincerely,
Michael McCabe
Partner - Oak Leaf Energy Partners
303-893-6945 - Office
mike@oakleafep.com
Oak Leaf Energy Partners
2645 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80206
ENERGY PARTNERS
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oak leaf
Traffic Generation Analysis
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
Date: October 10, 2019
To: Weld County Engineering Department
To Whom it May Concern,
The facility is a 1.5MW-AC solar array located along Weld County Road 37, to the southwest
of the intersection with County Road 68 (State Highway 392) which are both maintained by
Weld County. Due to the Project's small size and the nature of its design, it is intended to be
a low -maintenance facility with minimal operational needs, with the result being a minimal
increase in area traffic. The County threshold triggering a more in-depth traffic impact
study is an average of 20 cars per day. Once operational, we estimate the average additional
traffic to the Project will be significantly less than this, on the order of 5-10 cars annually.
This is based on the design of the Project to operate without significant regular
maintenance - which is common for small solar projects - and barring any unforeseen
circumstances. Therefore, we recommend that the project move forward with the
understanding that no additional traffic impact studies will be required, and that no
additional traffic information will be needed.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this Project.
Sincerely,
Michael McCabe
Partner - Oak Leaf Energy Partners
303-893-6945 - Office
mike@oakleafep.com
Oak Leaf Energy Partners
2645 E. 2nd Avenue, Suite 206
Denver, CO 80206
McKee Small Scale Solar Facility -Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC
1 Waste Handling Plan
Oak Leaf Solar 41 LLC (Oak Leaf) has detailed policies and procedures in place that will be
applied to the specifics of any waste generated and disposal from the facility. If present, any
waste will be disposed of in accordance to the governing jurisdiction.
2 Solid Waste
Solid waste will not be generated by the daily operations of the facility. If solid waste is observed
or generated, then it will be collected and removed by the personal visiting the site. Disposal
of collected solid waste will be removed from the site on each visit and properly disposed. No
trash receptacles or trash hauling service will be provided at this facility.
3 Chemicals
It is not anticipated that any chemicals, lubricants or solvents will be stored at on the proposed
facility, however if chemicals, lubricants or solvents are stored on -site then they will be stored in
an enclosed structure where it will be protected from the natural elements and in accordance
with the manufactures recommendations. Any stored chemicals, lubricants or solvents will be
less than 5 gallons in size. It is anticipated that any chemicals, lubricants or solvents to be used
on -site will be brought in by the maintenance personal. If necessary, disposal of chemicals,
lubricants and solvents will be completed according to the manufacturer and state
requirements.
4 Hazardous Waste
No hazardous waste will be generated, stored or used on -site.
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