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CASE USR19-0014 - LEEWARD RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT, LLC
Exhibit Submitted By Description
A. Planning Commission Resolution of Recommendation
B. Planning Commission Summary of Hearing (Minutes dated 5/7/2019)
C. Planning Services PowerPoint Presentation
D. Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell Letter of Application Objection (dated 5/6/19)
E. Kaplan Kirsch Rockwell Withdrawal of Application Objection (dated 5/22/19)
F. Applicant PowerPoint Presentation (received 5/22/19)
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3041 Minor Facility oI a Public Utility (A Ward ergy Facility for up to iKO
megawatt,. (PAWL along with I lone) 230 -kilovolt (kV) tran:mr•,:,ron tic„
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transmission line approximately 15 mile. in length. two (2) electrical
substations, and six (6) metorological towers, two (2) temporary layduwn
yards .end two 12) temporary concrete batch plants along with up to
seven (7) temporary • onstruction trailers to be utilited during
construction of th, fi ties in the A (Agricultural) Zone Drstrrn
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
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PLANNING SERVICES, AT 970-353-6100, ext 3Se 1
For Additional Information visit wwv(f.weldcountyplanningcases.org
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
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ATTENTION: Proposed Conditions related ro this Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit request inc
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EXHIBIT
KAPLAN KIRSCH ROCKWELL
May 6,2019
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL AND HAND DELIVERY
Members of the Weld County
Board of County Commissioners
1 150 O Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit
for Mountain Breeze and Panorama Wind Energy Facility, Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Commissioners:
This firm represents CoBank, FCB (``CoBank") in connection with the Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit Application ("Application") for the Mountain Breeze and
Panorama Wind Energy Facility ("Project"). The Application was submitted by Leeward
Renewable Energy Development, LLC; Mountain Breeze Wind, LLC; and Panorama Wind, LLC
(collectively, the "Applicant").
CoBank is a mineral rights holder within a portion of or near the boundaries of the proposed Project
site. CoBank received a notice from the Applicant indicating that a public hearing on the
Application before the Weld County Planning Commission is scheduled on May 7, 2019. CoBank
is the owner of minerals in the locations listed in Attachment A to this letter.
CoBank objects to the Application on the grounds that the Project as proposed may adversely
impact CoBank's ability to develop its subsurface mineral interests. To address this concern,
CoBank currently is working with the Applicant to negotiate an agreement with the Applicant to
resolve the parties' respective rights to surface occupancy within CoBank's mineral parcels.
CoBank expects to withdraw its objection assuming the Applicant and CoBank are able to reach
agreement before the final approval of the Application.
CoBank offers the following further explanation of its objection for the written record.
Mineral Interest Owners Have a Right to Reasonable Use of the Surface
Under Colorado law, mineral interest owners have a right to reasonable use of the surface to access
and develop their mineral interests without compensation to the surface owner.' This right includes
rights of ingress, egress, exploration, and surface usage as reasonably necessary to the successful
exploitation of the mineral interests.2 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission rules and
orders determine the locations where mineral interest owners may drill in the absence of any
contractual agreements with the surface owner. CoBank is currently working with Applicant to
' See Gerrity Oil & Gas Corp. v. Magness, 960 P.2d 913, 926 (Colo. 1997).
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Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
Attorneys at Law
1675 Broadway
Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202
tel: 303.825.7000
fax: 303.825.7005
kaplankirsch.com
Members of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners
May 6, 2019
Page 2
determine if the location of the Project facilities will interfere with CoBank's right to reasonable
use of the surface in connection with the development of its mineral rights
The Surface Development Notification Act Requires Reasonable Use to be Determined in the
Land Use Approval Process
Colorado has enacted a statute known as the "Surface Development Notification Act "3 The Act
states that it is intended to "provide a streamlined procedure for providing notice to owners of
mineral interests concerning impending surface development and to facilitate the negotiation of a
surface use agreement providing for the joint use of the surface and a mechanism for resolution if
an agreement is not reached "4
The Act also states that, so long as surface developers have notified mineral interest owners of
their applications for development in accordance with the Act (and otherwise complied with the
Act) mineral interests owners, like CoBank "shall not have any legal or equitable remedy or
relief [against the surface developer] arising from, in connection with, or otherwise relating to the
application for development, any development activities commenced on the surface of the real
property, any inability or impediment or other hindrance to drilling operations or other
development of the mineral estate or any portion thereof "5
The Act therefore forces mineral interest owners to appear and/or object and seek conditions or
terms in the development permit during the land use approval process to protect their rights of
reasonable use Otherwise, the ability of a mineral interest owner to protect its legal rights later
may be diminished
CoBank has no reason to think it will not reach agreement with the Applicant prior to final approval
of the Application However, if CoBank is unable to reach agreement with the Applicant, CoBank
reserves the right to request a permit condition pursuant to Weld County Code § 21-3-340 (A)(19),
which provides
The Board of County Commissioners shall approve an application for permit for site
selection and construction of a major facility of a public utility (with reasonable
conditions, if any, in the discretion of the Board of County Commissioners) only if
the proposed site selection and construction complies with the following criteria
The applicant has obtained or will obtain all property rights, permits and approvals
necessary for the proposed project, including surface, mineral and water rights and
easements for drainage, disposal, utilities, access, etc If the applicant has not
obtained all necessary property rights, permits and approvals, the Board may, at its
3 C R S §§ 24-65 5-101 to -105
4Id §24-65 5-101
5 Id §24-65 5-104(1)(a)(emphasis added)
Members of the Weld County Board of County Commissioners
May 6, 2019
Page 3
discretion, grant the permit conditioned upon completion of the acquisition of such
rights prior to issuance of a zoning or building permit by the County.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions
regarding this filing.
Sincerely,
Polly B. Jessen
cc: Weld County Planning Commission
Mr. Chris Gathman, Weld County Planning Department
Nancy Morford, CoBank, FCB
James Borgel, Esq.
Attachment A
CoBank is the owner of minerals in the following locations within or near the boundaries of the
proposed Project site
1 Township 10 North, Range 58 West, E/2NE/4 (Lot 1, SE/4NE/4), S/2SW/4 (Lot 7,
SE/4SW/4), and SE/4 of Section 6
2 Township 10 North, Range 58 West, E/2 of Section 7
3 Township 10 North, Range 60 West, S/2 of Section 3
4 Township 11 North, Range 58 West, N/2 of Section 6
5 Township 11 North, Range 60 West, NE/4 of Section 13
6 Township 11 North, Range 60 West, E/2W/2 and W/2E/2 of Section 26
7 Township 12 North, Range 59 West, S/2 of Section 20
A-1
KAPLAN KIRSCH ROCKWELL
May 22, 2019
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Members of the Weld County
Board of County Commissioners
1 150 O Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, CO 80631
Re: Application for a Site Specific Development Plan and Use by Special Review Permit
for Mountain Breeze and Panorama Wind Energy Facility, Weld County, Colorado.
Dear Commissioners:
This firm represents CoBank, FCB ("CoBank") in connection with the Site Specific Development
Plan and Use by Special Review Permit Application ("Application") for the Mountain Breeze and
Panorama Wind Energy Facility ("Project„). The Application was submitted by Leeward
Renewable Energy Development, LLC; Mountain Breeze Wind, LLC; and Panorama Wind, LLC
(collectively, the "Applicant").
CoBank is a mineral rights holder within a portion of or near the boundaries of the proposed Project
site. By letter dated May 6, 2019, CoBank objected to the Application on the grounds that the
Project as proposed may adversely impact CoBank's ability to develop its subsurface mineral
interests. CoBank has reached agreement with the Applicant that resolves the parties' respective
rights to surface occupancy within CoBank's mineral parcels. Therefore, CoBank hereby
withdraws its objection to the Application.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regarding this filing.
Sincerely,
Polly B. Jessen
cc: Mr. Chris Gathman, Weld County Planning Department
Mr. James Borgel
Ms. Nancy Morford
Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP
Attorneys at Law
1675 Broadway
Suite 2300
Denver, CO 80202
tel: 303.825.7000
fax: 303.825.7005
kaplankirsch.com
MOUNTAIN BREEZE & PANORAMA WIND FACILITIES
May 22, 2019
Weld County Board of County Commissioners Hearing, Greeley, Colorado
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Leeward Overview
ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Buena Vista 13890
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Kumeyaay (50MW)
Goshen II (125MW)
ockland (79MW)
Aragonne Mesa (90MW)
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Caprock (80MW
dar Creek (301 MW)
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Sweetwater 1 (38MW)
Sweetwater 2 (92 MW)
Sweetwater 3 (135MW)
I Sweetwater 4 (241 MW)
Sweetwater 5 (81 MW)
Allegheny Ridge (80MW) Bear Creek (UMW)
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Mendota (76MW) I Jersey Atlantic (8MW)
• GSG 80MW (80MW
• Crescent Ridge (55MW)
• Blue Canyon (74MW)
Company HQ / OCC
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Operate/Support
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STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
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Landscape Description ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
■ Northern Weld County, Colorado
a Adjacent to State and County boundary
■ Adjacent to the existing Cedar Creek Wind Project (300MW)
a Approximately 43,570 acres. All on private and CSLB (Colorado State Land Board)
lands
a Dominant land use is rangeland for cattle; 65.8% of land cover is grassland, 30.9% is
cultivated
a Landscape is arid; open water and wetlands cover less than 0.5°/o
a Topography is rolling to hilly within the Project; escarpment to the south and west of
project area.
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Project Topography
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Renewable Energy, LLC
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Vole Id Co.,. CO
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Facilities Location
ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Project Boundary.
Indicitive nilountain Breeze Project Area
fndicitiv e Panorama Project Area
Mountain Breeze and Panorama
Wind Energy Facility
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Facilities Overview
AkEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Mountain Breeze Wind
• 170-190MW
• 60-68WTG's
• 2.3MW-2.8MW
■ 80-90M Hub height— 116-127M RD
• Sited on 23,000 acres.
• Interconnecting to PSCO (Public Service Company
of Colorado)
■ Keenesburg 230kV
• Studies complete
■ Interconnection Agreement at execution
stage
• Wildlife studies and Mitigation plans complete
• Power Purchase Agreement - PSCO
Panorama Wind
• -150-180MW
• 31-68 WTG's
e 2.3MW-5.8MW
• 80-105M Hub height -116-140M RD
a —20,000 acres
• Interconnecting to Tri-State
• Redtail 115kV
• Studies underway
• Scheduled for completion Summer '19
• Wildlife studies and Mitigation plans complete
• Power Purchase Agreement — Negotiating contract
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Ancillary Facilities Summary ANEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Ancillary Wind facilities include:
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Operation & Maintenance Building (existing Cedar Creek facility)
Interconnection transmission line(s)
■ Mountain Breeze
� `II Miles APLIC (Avian Power Line Interaction Commitlee)de$i9n standards.
MR Tie in — JSY switch yard adjacent to Cedar Creek Substation
■ Panorama Wind
• s-15 Miles —APLIC design standards
• Tie in — Redtail Substation.
Underground collection lines between WTG's
Access roads
Batch plant - Temporary
Met Towers - Hub Height
Laydown yards
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Photos and Photomontage
AdEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LILC
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Mountain Breeze Wind Farm
Weld County, CO
EXISTING VIEW Looking NorthEast - 11.1 4.18
PROPOSED VIEW
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Project Wildlife Studies ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
• USFWS - Land based wind energy guidelines
• Consultation — Jan 1 7 — present
• Study protocol review throughout process — Jan `1 7 -present
Eagle/Large Bird Use Surveys —January 2017 -December 2018
• Small Bird Use Surveys —January 2017 -December 2018
Eagle/Raptor Nest Surveys — Spring 2017 and 2018
• Results shared and reviewed with the service
Mitigation - measures carried out throughout design
■ CPW
• Consultation — Jan '18 — present
• Study protocol review throughout process — Feb 18 -present
Prairie Dog Colony Mapping — Spring 2018
Plains Sharp -tailed Grouse Lek Surveys — Spring 2018, 2019
• Conservation Easement - Consultation ongoing with CPW.
• Mitigation - measures carried out throughout design
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Facilities Benefits AkEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Wind Energy Facility - Weld County, Colorado
Project Benefits
Mountain Breeze & Panorama Wind 320MW
Total Project Investment $375 mm
Commence Construction August 2019
Commercial Operations September - December 2020
Anticipated Property Taxes (30 Yr.) $17 .0mm
Anticipated Landowner Royalties (30 Yr.) $31 .0mm
New Employees
Additional 20 Full time Employees (long-term, part time, full-time, or contractor operational positions)
Construction Jobs 120-150 direct construction jobs across 9-12 months of construction
Utilizing existing facilities Reduce new overall construction due to sharing of existing O&M facilities.
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roject Schedule
ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Early Stage
Real Estate
Environmental Studies
Interconnection Studies
2017
2017
Mid Stage
P PA RF P,
Environ mental,
Real estate,
Wind Resource Analysis,
Land Use Permitting
2018
2018
Late Stage
1041 and USR Completion;
NTP on transformer & WTG
Complete All Permits
Finalize interconnection rights
Start Construction August 2019
Start Construction
2019
2019
•
2019
Construction
Start Construction August 2019
WTG Deliveries November 2019
Q1 -Q3 2020
2020
COD
Commissioning and
Testing
September 2020
2020
Milestone Driven Process to 2020 COD
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Facility Permitting AkEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Determinations of No Hazard to Air Navigation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — The Project will submit locations of
proposed wind turbines to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA). Microwave beam path studies have taken place and results utilized in design.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — No permits are expected to be needed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — Placement of infrastructure within
100 -year floodplains will be avoided; therefore, no permits are expected to be needed.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) — Placement of infrastructure in or near
jurisdictional wetlands will be avoided, no permits are expected to be needed.
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) — Consultation taken place and will continue into
the construction phase and during post construction monitoring process.
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Facility Permitting AkEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) —Any of the following maybe
requested prior to construction: Utility Occupancy Application and Permit,
Oversize/Overweight Permit for State Highways, or Access Driveway Permits for DOT
Roads
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) - Consultation has already taken place and will
continue into the construction phase. No requests for authorization or permits have been
requested and are not expected to be needed at this time.
Colorado Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) -A review of the
Colorado OAHP database has already been conducted. Any known sites will be avoided in
the final project design.
Weld County — Use by Special Review
O 1041 Approval
o Building, Grading (to include SWMP), Access, Subdivision Exemption, Permits
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ASEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LILC
THANK YOU
Please contact us with any questions about the
Mountain Breeze & Panorama Wind Facilities:
John Wycherley
Vice President of Development
Leeward Renewable Energy Development, LLC
Telephone: 214.515.1148
John .wycherleyleewardenergy.com
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MOUNTAIN BREEZE & PANORAMA WIND FACILITIES
EXHIBIT
May 22, 2019
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• Rockland (79MW)
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Allegheny Ridge (80MW) Bear Creek (24MW)
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• Crescent Ridge (55MW)
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Sweetwater 2 (92MW)
Sweetwater 3 (135MW)
Sweetwater 4 (241 MW)
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Landscape Description AEEWARD
Renewable Energy. LLC
Northern Weld County, Colorado
Adjacent to State and County boundary
Adjacent to the existing Cedar Creek Wind Project (300MW)
Approximately 43,570 acres. All on private and CSLB (Colorado State Land Board)
lands
Dominant land use is rangeland for cattle; 65.8% of land cover is grassland, 30.9% is
cultivated
Landscape is arid; open water and wetlands cover less than 0.5%
Topography is rolling to hilly within the Project; escarpment to the south and west of
project area.
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Project Topography
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Facilities Location
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Facilities Overview AtEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Mountain Breeze Wind
H 70-190MW
60-68 WTG's
2.3MW-2.8MW
80-90M Hub height —116-127M RD
Sited on 23,000 acres.
Interconnecting to PSCO (Public Service Company
of Colorado)
Keenesburg 230kV
Studies complete
Interconnection Agreement at execution
stage
Wildlife studies and Mitigation plans complete
Power Purchase Agreement - PSCO
Panorama Wind
H 50-180MW
31-68 WTG's
2.3MW-5.8MW
80-105M Hub height - 116-140M RD
-20,000 acres
Interconnecting to Tri-State
Redtail 115kV
Studies underway
Scheduled for completion Summer '19
Wildlife studies and Mitigation plans complete
Power Purchase Agreement — Negotiating contract
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Ancillary Facilities Summary
AEE WARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Ancillary Wind facilities include:
Operation & Maintenance Building (existing Cedar Creek facility)
Interconnection transmission line(s)
Mountain Breeze
P•"11 Miles —APLIC (Avian Power Line Interaction Committee) design standards.
Tie in — JSY switch yard adjacent to Cedar Creek Substation
Panorama Wind
H5 Miles — APLIC design standards
Tie in — Redtail Substation.
Underground collection lines between WTG's
Access roads
Batch plant - Temporary
Met Towers - Hub Height
Laydown yards
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Photos and Photomontage
AtEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Mountain Breeze Wind Farm
Weld County, CO
EXISTING VIEW Looking NorthEast - 11.1418
PROPOSED VIEW
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Project Wildlife Studies AtEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
USFWS - Land based wind energy guidelines
Consultation - Jan '17 — present
S tudy protocol review throughout process — Jan `17 -present
Eagle/Large Bird Use Surveys —January 2017 -December 2018
S mall Bird Use Surveys —January 2017 -December 2018
Eagle/Raptor Nest Surveys - Spring 2017 and 2018
Results shared and reviewed with the service
Mitigation - measures carried out throughout design
CPW
Consultation — Jan '18 — present
S tudy protocol review throughout process — Feb `18 -present
Prairie Dog Colony Mapping — Spring 2018
Plains Sharp -tailed Grouse Lek Surveys - Spring 2018, 2019
Conservation Easement - Consultation ongoing with CPW.
Mitigation - measures carried out throughout design
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Facilities Benefits AtEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
Wind Energy Facility - Weld County, Colorado
Project Benefits
Mountain Breeze & Panorama Wind 320MW
Total Project Investment $375 mm
Commence Construction August 2019
Commercial Operations September - December 2020
Anticipated Property Taxes (30 Yr.) $17.0mm
Anticipated Landowner Royalties (30 Yr.) $31 .0mm
New Employees
Additional 20 Full time Employees (long-term, part time, full-time, or contractor operational positions)
Construction Jobs 120-150 direct construction jobs across 9-12 months of construction
Utilizing existing facilities Reduce new overall construction due to sharing of existing O&M facilities.
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Project Schedule
AIEEWARD
Renewable Energy. LLC
Early Stage
Real Estate
Environmental Studies
Interconnection Studies
2017
024 Mid Stage
PPA RFP,
Environmental,
Real estate,
Wind Resource Analysis,
Land Use Permitting
2018
Late Stage
1041 and USR Completion;
NTP on transformer & WTG
Complete All Permits
Finalize interconnection rights
Start Construction August 2019
Start Construction
2019
2019
04 Construction
Start Construction August 2019
WTG Deliveries November 2019
01-03 2020
2020
IICOD
Commissioning and
Testing
September 2020
2017
2018
2019
2020
Milestone Driven Process to 2020 COD
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Facility Permitting AIEE WARD
Renewable Energy. LLC
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Determinations of No Hazard to Air Navigation
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) — The Project will submit locations of
proposed wind turbines to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA). Microwave beam path studies have taken place and results utilized in design.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) — No permits are expected to be needed.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — Placement of infrastructure within
100 -year floodplains will be avoided; therefore, no permits are expected to be needed.
US Army Corps of Engineers (USAGE) — Placement of infrastructure in or near
jurisdictional wetlands will be avoided, no permits are expected to be needed.
US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) — Consultation taken place and will continue into
the construction phase and during post construction monitoring process.
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Facility Permitting AIEEWARD
Renewable Energy. LLC
Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Any of the following may be
requested prior to construction: Utility Occupancy Application and Permit,
Oversize/Overweight Permit for State Highways, or Access Driveway Permits for DOT
Roads
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) — Consultation has already taken place and will
continue into the construction phase. No requests for authorization or permits have been
requested and are not expected to be needed at this time.
Colorado Office of Archeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP) —A review of the
Colorado OAHP database has already been conducted. Any known sites will be avoided in
the final project design.
Weld County — Use by Special Review
O 1041 Approval
o Building, Grading (to include SWMP), Access, Subdivision Exemption, Permits
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL
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AIEEWARD
Renewable Energy, LLC
THANK YOU
Please contact us with any questions about the
Mountain Breeze & Panorama Wind Facilities:
John Wycherley
Vice President of Development
Leeward Renewable Energy Development, LLC
Telephone: 214.515.1148
john.wycherleyleewardenergy.com
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