HomeMy WebLinkAbout20182686.tiffUSE BY SPECIAL REVIEW (USR) APPLICATION
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING SERVICES * 1555 N. 17TH AVENUE * GREELEY, CO 80631
www.weldgov.com * 970-353-6100 EXT 3540 * FAX 970-304.6498
FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT USE:
AMOUNT 2500
APPLICATION RECEIVED BY MH
DATE RECEIVED: 4/19/2018
CASE # ASSIGNED: USR18-0040
PLANNER ASSIGNED: MH
Parcel Number*: 0
Address of site:
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Legal Description: N30A OF SW4 29 6 64 EXC PARCEL DEED Section: 29
Zone District: A
Acreage: 21.97
FEE OWNER(S) OF THE PROPERTY:
Name: Janice Marie Carson
Floodplain:
(*A 12 digit number on Tax I.D.
information, obtainable at
www.weldpov.com).
Township: 6 N Range: 64 V1/
eological Hazard: Y y,.. Airport Overlay: Y
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
Email:
4040 W 30th Street
City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, CO 80634
Name: David Alan Uhrich
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
Email:
31386 WCR 51
City/State/Zip Code: Greeley, CO 80631
Name:
Company:
Phone #:
Street Address:
City/State/Zip Code:
Email:
APPLICANT OR AUTHORIZED AGENT: (See below: Authorization must accompany all applications signed by Authorized Agents)
Name: Eric Blank
Company:Alden Solar CSG LLC
Phone #: 303-443-0100
Email: tyson.taylor@communityenergyinc.com
Street Address: attn: Community Energy Solar, 1120 Pearl Street, Suite 200
City/State/Zip Code: Boulder, CO 80302
PROPOSED USE:
Solar power generation facility
I (We) hereby depose and state under penalties of perjury that all statements, proposals, and/or plans submitted with or
contained within the application are true and correct to the best of my (our)knowledge. Signatures of all fee owners of property
must sign this application. If an Authorized Agent signs, a letter of authorization from all fee owners must be included with the
application. If a corporation is the fee owner, notarized evidence must be included indicating that the signatory has to legal
authority to sign for the corporation.
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Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date Signature: Owner or Authorized Agent Date
Eric Blank as Manager of Alden Solar CSG LLC
Print Name
Print Name Rev 4/2016
ALDEN SOLAR CSG LLC
DELEGATION OF MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
March 6, 2018 ("Authorization Date")
The undersigned being a Manager of Alden Solar CSG LLC, a Delaware limited liability
company (the "Company") does hereby consent to and approve the delegation of the powers and
authority listed below to Tyson Taylor ("Special Manager"), and grants said Special Manager the
authority to represent Company in accordance with the below. Said Special Manager's authority
is limited to the powers granted herein and said Special Manager shall not have any authority to
act on behalf of the Company otherwise.
Special Manager shall be authorized to represent Company for purposes of negotiating
agreements and communicating with (i) landowners, (ii) governmental entities and (iii) public
utilities (the "Authorized Actions"), provided, however, that a Manager of Company shall be
required to execute any such agreement in order to bind Company thereto.
The Company's Manager is aware that Special Manager may have performed some or all
of the Authorized Actions prior to the Authorization Date. The Company's Manager therefore
hereby approves and ratifies all Authorized Actions performed by the Special Manager prior to the
Authorization Date as if such Authorized Actions had been performed by Special Manager
pursuant to the authority granted by this document.
The Special Manager is authorized and instructed to presenta copy of this instrument to
any person or entity (including, without limitation, landowners, title insurance companies, banks
and consultants) to evidence the Company's Manager's consent to the foregoing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument has been executed by the Company's Manager
as of the day and year first above written.
Alden Solar CSG LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company
By: zrae-car-cat (12—eJksire,
Eric Blank, Manager
State of Delaware
' relay - of .Stale
Mtlslon or Corporations
Delivered 11:28714,1 09/11511917
FILED 1W S .P 09/1VV2017
SR 20176181729 - FileNumber 6544768
STATE of DELAWARE
LIMITED LIABI flY COMPA..
CERTIFICATE of FORIVIATTUN
First; The name of the limited liability company is
Second!:The address of its registered office in the State oftelaware is _
12 0 9 Oran net
Zip code 9
. the City of, .ra . i 9t
The name of its Registered agent at such address is
Third: (Use this paragraph only lithe company is to have. specific edate. of
dissolution: "The latest date:op . which the limited liability company. is to dissolve is
Fourth: : pert an other matters the members mine to include herein.)
The initial managers of the. LLC are Brent Al
Beerley and Enid Blank
eer, Brant
in Witness y hereof the un ersi ned have executed thistertificate of `o ati this
mnith_ day of Sciptentbcpar 201th,
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Authorized Person ($)
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
OF THE STATE OF COLORADO
CERTIFICATE OF FACT OF GOOD STANDING
I, Wayne W. Williams, as the Secretary of State of the State of Colorado, hereby certify that,
according to the records of this office,
Alden Solar CSG LLC
is an entity formed or registered under the law of Delaware , has complied with all
applicable requirements of this office, and is in good standing with this office. This entity has
been assigned entity identification number 20171697266 .
This certificate reflects facts established or disclosed by documents delivered to this office on
paper through 09/11/2017 that have been posted, and by documents delivered to this office
electronically through 09/18/2017 @07:45:59
I have affixed hereto the Great Seal of the State of Colorado and duly generated, executed, and issued this
official certificate at Denver, Colorado on 09/18/2017 @ 07:45:59 in accordance with applicable law.
This certificate is assigned Confirmation Number 10449855
Secretary of State of the State of Colorado
*********************************************End of+Certt icate********************************************
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necessary to the valid and effective issuance of a certificate. For more information, visit our Web site, http://wwvcr.sos.state.co.usl click
"Businesses, tradernarkv, trade names" and select "Frequently Asked Questions."
SOLAR FARM SITE CONTROL AGREEMENT
This Solar Farm Site Control Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of
September 22, 2017 ("Effective Date"), by and between Janice Marie Carson and David Alan
U ' h ("g[Indeverc)e/ith an address of 4040 W. 30thStreet, Greeley, CO 8 634 and
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om�muni .ner otar Development, ment LLB a Delaware limited liability company,with an
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address of 3 Radnor Corporate Center, 100 Matsonford Road, Suite 300, Radnor, PA 19087
("Company" or "CESD").
RECITALS
A. Company and Landowner are engaged in negotiations to enter into a ground lease for
purposes of developing and operating a solar energy facility ("Solar Facility") located on certain
real property owned by Landowner and located in Weld County, CO, as further described and
depicted on Exhibit A which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (the
"Property").
B. If the above negotiations result in the fiill execution of a binding ground lease, the Solar
Facility will consist of ground mounted photovoltaic solar panels, cabling, inverters,
transformers, equipment necessary for interconnecting the Solar Facility to the electrical
distribution or transmission system and all other facilities and improvements necessary for
operation and maintenance of the Solar Facility.
C. Company intends to undertake due diligence investigations of the suitability of
Landowner's Property for the development, construction and operation of the Solar Facility.
D. Landowner is willing to cooperate with development of the Solar Facility and will work
with Company and its affiliates in good faith negotiations towards a mutually acceptable ground
lease agreement.
AGREEMENT
THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency ofwhich
which
are hereby acknowledged, Landowner and Company agree to the following terms:
I. Cooperation in Development Activities. Landowner agrees to cooperate with Company
in its development activities as follows:
a. Landowner agrees to allow Company to include its Property in applications,
drawings or exhibits that may be used related to the development of a Solar Facility on the
Property.
b. Landowner agrees to grant Company, its employees, agents, contractors or
subcontractors, at Company' sole cost and expense, the right to enter the Property for purposes
of conducting due diligence for the Solar Facility. Due diligence purposes include, but are not
limited to,
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surveying, soil borings, environmental assessments, the temporary (time frame coincident with
the Term, as defined below, of this Agreement) installation, inspection, maintenance and
removal of solar resource monitoring equipment and other related activities necessary for the
development of the Solar Facility.
Landowner or Landowner's agent shall have the right to accompany Company and each
of its representatives during any entry.
Upon completion of the inspection and tests, Company, at Company' sole cost and
expense, shall fill all test holes and excavations, repair all damage to the Property, return the
Property to its original state, and shall remove any debris caused by any inspection, test or
sampling performed on behalf of Company.
c. Company agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Landowner from and against
any and all damages, claims, actions, penalties, liabilities, judgments, losses and expenses,
including attorney's fees and litigation costs, incurred by or asserted against Landowner as a
result of or arising out of (i) Company's entry upon the Property; (ii) the entry of any individuals
conducting or assisting in the studies, tests, borings, surveys, evaluations or inspections at the
Property on behalf of Company; and (iii) location of any equipment on the Property by Company
or any individuals conducting or assisting in the studies, tests, borings, surveys, evaluations or
inspections at the Property on behalf of Company;
d. During the Term of this Agreement, Landowner shall not enter into any
agreement that would otherwise preclude Company from developing the Solar Facility on the
Property or otherwise prevent Company from accessing nearby substations and/or
transmission lines necessary for the operation of the Solar Facility via access and/or utility
easements. This provision shall not prohibit Landowner from negotiating the sale or lease of
the Property to any third party during the Term of this Agreement.
2. Term and Payments to Landowner.
a. This Agreement will be effective as of the Effective Date and shall automatically
expire two years (2) after the Effective Date (the "Interim Site Control Term"), upon the
execution of a ground lease agreement between the parties or upon the termination of this
Agreement in accordance with Article 6, below, whichever occurs first.
b. In consideration for entering into this Agreement, Company shall pay Landowner
$1,000 per year, for the duration of the Interim Site Control Term.
3. Future Lease Terms. The parties intend to execute a ground lease agreement (the
"Lease") which shall contain the following agreed upon terms, among others:
a. Commercialization Date. The "Commercialization Date" for the Solar Facility means
the date on which "Groundbreaking" occurs. As used herein, "Groundbreaking" shall mean the
earlier of (a) when earth is moved for the improvement of the Property for the construction of the
Solar Facility, or (b) when the first Solar Facility support structure is installed below grade at the
Property. Movement of earth for evaluation of the Property shall not be considered
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Groundbreaking and shall not cause the Commercialization Date to occur. Company shall
notify Landowner promptly if and when the Commercialization Date occurs.
b. Development Feasibility Term. The Development Feasibility Term shall commence
on the Effective Date of the lease and end on the earlier to occur of the Commercialization Date
or three (3) years after the Effective Date (the "Development Feasibility Term", being inclusive
of the Interim Site Control Term subject to two (2), one (1) year options to extend at Company's
discretion. If the Commercialization Date does not occur prior to expiration of the
Development Feasibility Term, then the Lease shall terminate. During the Development
Feasibility Term, Company shall be responsible to pay Development Feasibility Term Rent (as
defined below), any increase in the property taxes, rental taxes, development fees and all
improvements and costs associated with the development of the Solar Facility on the Property.
c. Commercial Term. The Commercial Term shall begin on the Commercialization Date
and last for a period of twenty-five (25) years, subject to two (2), five (5) year options to
extend at Company's discretion. During the Commercial Term, Company shall be responsible to
pay Commercial Term Rent (as defined below), any increase in the property taxes, rental taxes,
development fees and all improvements and costs associated with the development of the Solar
Facility on the Property.
d. Development Feasibility Term Rent. $2000.00 per year.
a. Commercial Term Rent. $900.00 per acre per year, escalating at 2% annually; in year
25 of the Commercial Term the payment will increase by 15% to $1,632.00 per acre
per year; and thereafter the Commercial Term rental rate shall be $1,632.00 per acre
per year, escalating at 2% annually.
4. Amendments. No modification, extension, or renewal of this Agreement will be
binding upon either party unless made in writing and signed by an authorized representative of
each party.
5. Confidential Information. Landowner shall not publicly disclose the existence of this
Agreement or its terms and conditions except to its attorneys, accountants or real estate
brokers/agents. All documentation, technical and business information provided by Company
to Landowner in the course of performing this Agreement shall be considered "Confidential
Information" which Landowner agrees to hold in strictest confidence, and not to disclose to
any person or use in any way for that party's own or another's benefit, except as provided
above.
6. Termination. Company may terminate this Agreement as to all or any portion of the
Property at any time during the Term of this Agreement. Company and Landowner agree that
the execution of this Agreement shall not obligate either party to subsequently execute a
ground lease.
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7. Landow, ner Contact Information.
Landowner Name:
Landowner
Landowner
Landowner
Address:
Phone:
Email:
Janice Marie Carson
DavidAlan Uhrich
4040 W. 30th Aye, Greeley, CO 80634
970-673-5838
janicemarie58 19yahoo.com
8. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall run with the land, and may be
assigned subject to the same terms and conditions. This Agreement shall inure to the
benefit of and be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns.
9. Further Assurances. Each party agrees to cooperate with the other party and to
execute any additional documents reasonably necessary or proper to carry out the provisions
and spirit of this Agreement.
10. Entire Agreement. This written document constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties as to the subject matter set forth herein and all prior or contemporaneous
agreements, understandings and representations whether written or oral, between the parties
relating to the subject matter set forth herein are merged in and are superseded by this
Agreement. There are no oral promises, conditions, representations, understandings or terms
of any kind as to the subject matter set forth herein otherwise in effect between the parties
that are not set forth in this written contract document.
11. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, which taken
together shall constitute one agreement, binding on all the parties hereto even though all
the parties are not signatories to the original or the same counterpart.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landowner and Company have caused this A re rn nt to be
executed and delivered by their duly authorized representatives as of the Effective Date.
Landowners:
Name: Janice Marie Carson,
Title:
By:
Name: David Man Uhrich
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Company:
Alden Solar C SG LLC
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Name: Eric Blank
Title: Manager
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EXHIBIT A
SOLAR FARM SITE CONTROL AGREEMENT
The property shall a portion of the parcel in Weld County, CO known as Ta.xTD 0801 9000046,
located one mile south of the intersection of Weld County Road 66 and Weld County Road 51
containing approximately 21 acres.
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Community Energy
Alden Solar Power Generation Facility
Use by Special Review Questionnaire
Planning Questions
1. Explain, in detail, the proposed use of the property.
Community Energy, Inc., is proposing to build a 2 MW (maximum) solar power generation facility on
approximately twenty two (22) acres located east of CR 51 between CR 64 and CR 66. Access to the
facility will be from CR 51 and a Weld County Access Permit will be obtained prior to construction.
The facility will consist of the following►:
• 16' compacted in -situ soil access road
• approximately 13,608 solar panels
• equipment pad (switchgear, meters, disconnects, transformer, monitoring equipment)
• perimeter fence
The facility will be unmanned with the exception of site visits for routine maintenance and inspection
of the facility. The panel arrays will be supported by a metal racking system which will be driven into
the ground. There will be minimal disturbance to the existing grade. The panels will be connected to
an inverter. Underground wiring will connect the facility to existing electrical located along the
eastern side of CR 51.
2. Explain how this proposal is consistent with the intent of the Weld County Code, Chapter 22 of the
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposal is consistent with Chapter 22 of the Comprehensive Plan by meeting the following:
The Weld County Code, Comprehensive Plan, Section 22-5-130, Alternative energy resources,
notes that "the County supports and encourages development and use of alternative energy
resources."Section 22-5-130 further notes that "Alternative energy sources do not replace the
traditional sources of energy; rather, expanding global energy demands require a "new energy
economy" that supports and enhances traditional sources of energy.
The Weld County Code, Comprehensive Plan, Section 22-5-140, Alternative energy resources
Goals and Policies, Policy 1.5, notes "Support the development and use of solar energy". It also
notes strategies to "ensure support of small-scale and personal solar energy collectors" and
"create incentives that encourage large-scale commercial solarcollections.
The Weld County Code, Comprehensive Plan, Section 22-5-150, Use of resources, notes that "it is
desirable to support the use of these resources in the County".
The Weld County Code, Comprehensive Plan, Section 22-5-160, Use of resources Goals and
Policies, Policy 1.1, notes "support the development of power -generating facilities in theCounty
that benefit the residents of the County and employ the resources extracted, developed or
available in the County".
If approved, this project will help Weld County meet its' stated goals and objectives.
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 subject property is zoned Agricultural. Small Scale Solar Facilities are allowed in the Agricultural
District via Special Review. Submittal of the Use by Special Review Application, along with designing
the project such that it meets development guidelines detailed in Chapter 23, is consistent with the
in ten t of the Weld County Code.
4. Describe what type of land uses surround the site. Explain how the proposed use is consistent and
compatible with surrounding land uses.
Adjacent uses are as follows:
• North - agricultural
• South - agricultural, residential house
• East - agricultural
• West - agricultural
Generally, the subject property, and its' surroundings, are agricultural in nature.
Based on the nature of the use, impacts (traffic, noise, visual) will be minimal and similar to the
existing agricultural uses — thereby being consistent with surrounding land uses.
5. What are the hours and days of operation? (e.g. Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
Once in operation, the facility, which is unmanned, will produce energy from sun rise to sunset seven
days a week.
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 4-6 workers employed at the site. Once in operation,
there will be 1-2 workers for occasional maintenance and upkeep.
7 If shift work is proposed include the number of employees per shift.
Shift work is not proposed.
8. List the number of people who will use this site. Include contractors, truck drivers, customers,
volunteers, etc.
Once in operation, the facility, which is unmanned, will be used by 1-2 workers for occasional
maintenance and upkeep.
9. If this is a dairy, livestock confinement operation, kennel, etc., list the number and type of animals.
N/A
10. Describe the type of lot surface and the square footage of each type. (e.g. asphalt, gravel,
landscaping, dirt, grass, buildings)
Compacted in -situ soil access road
Concrete pad
Dirt
21,143 square feet
417 square feet
935,453 square feet
11. How many parking spaces are proposed? How many handicapped (ADA) parking spaces are
proposed?
Parking spaces are not proposed. During construction, workers will park on -site in areas near to
construction. Once in operation, occasional maintenance vehicles will park as needed throughout the
site near areas requiring maintenance. No ADA spaces are required or proposed.
12. Explain the existing and proposed landscaping for the site.
There is an existing concrete ditch that runs parallel to CR 51. The site is farmed and has crops growing
on the land for much of the year.
A culvert will need to be placed in the concrete ditch for the proposed entry road. No other
landscaping is proposed for the site.
13. Describe the type of fence proposed for the site (e.g. 6 foot chain link with earth tone slats)
An 8' chain link fence is proposed for the site.
14. Describe the proposed screening for all parking and outdoor storage areas. If the site is located in a
floodplain outdoor storage is restricted.
The site is not located in a floodplain. Parking and outdoor storage is not proposed for the site.
Therefore, screening is not proposed.
15. Explain any proposed reclamation procedures when termination of the Use by Special Review activity
occurs.
Reclamation procedures will consist of the following:
• Removal of solarpanels
• Removal of rack systems
• Disconnection and removal of electrical equipment (transformer, inverter, switchgear, disconnect,
meter, monitoring equipment)
• Removal of concrete pads
• Stabilization (seeding and mulching) of disturbed areas
16. Who will provide fire protection to the site?
Fire protection will be provided by Southeast Weld Fire Protection District.
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.
Improvements will consist of the following:
• Solar panel installation
• Access road construction
• Fencing installation
• Equipment pad installation
• Interconnect to adjacent electrical transmission lines
Engineering questions
June - September 2018
June - July 2018
September 2018
August - September 2018
September 2018
1. Describe how many roundtrips/day 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)
(Time
Project
Period)
Phase
Vehicle
Type
Estimated
GVW
Number
of
Per
Vehicles
Day
Maximum
Average
Trips
Per
and
Vehicle
Day
Site
(approx.
Preparation
1 week)
Equipment
Trucks
Hauling
30,000-65,000 lbs
0 - 2
{ -
4
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000 lbs
1- 3
2 - 6
Fuel
Delivery
20,000-30,000 lbs
1
2
Avg-5/Max
12
Equipment
Material
(approx.
weeks)
and
Delivery
3-4
Conex
and Delivery
Container
Trucks
30,000-50,000 lbs
3 — 8
6 - 16
Equipment
Trucks
Hauling
20,000.40,000
lbs
0 - 4
0 - 8
Avg —15 /
Max
24
Solar
Installation
(3-4
Months)
Panel
Passenger Vehicles
2,000-10,000 lbs
4
- 8
8 - 16
Fuel
Truck
20,000-30,000 lbs
1
2
Material
Truck
Delivery
20,000-30,000 lbs
1
2
Avg
/
Max
20
—14
Operations
(ongoing
operational)
once
Utility
Vehicle
2,000-10,000 lbs
1
per month
or less
Avg — 0 /
Max
1
2. Describe the expected travel routes for site traffic.
Expected travel route is 125 to WCR 68 WCR 51 and to the site.
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.)
The majority of traffic, approximately 90%, is expected to come from the south via 125. The remaining
traffic (10%) is expected to come from the south via US 85.
4. Describe the time of day that you expect the highest traffic volumes from above.
Highest traffic volumes are expected to occurbetween 7:00/8:00 AM and 4:00/5:00 PM.
5. Describe where the access to the site is planned.
Access to the site will be from CR51
6. Drainage Design: Detention pond summarized in a drainage report is required unless the project falls
under an exception to stormwater detention requirements per code section 23-12-30F.1.
a. Does your site qualify for an exception to stormwater detention?
The site qualifies for an exemption.
If so, describe in a drainage narrative the following:
i. Which exception is being applied for and include supportingdocumentation.
ii. Where the water originates if it flows onto the property from an offsite source
iii. Where it flows to as it leaves the property
iv. The direction of flow across the property
v. If there have been previous drainage problems with the property
A Drainage Narrative is included.
b. Does your site require a stormwater detention pond?
The site does not require a detention pond.
If so, the following applies:
i. 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.
ii. The drainage report must include a certification of compliance stamped and signed by
the PE which can be found on the engineeringwebsite.
iii. A general drainage report guidance checklist is available on the engineeringwebsite.
More complete checklists are available upon request.
Environmental Health Questions
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.
A water source is not proposed for the property.
Minimal water will be required during construction and operation. Bottled water will be provided as
needed.
2. What type of sewage disposal system is on the property? If utilizing an existing septic system provide the
septic permit number. If there is no septic permit due to the age of the existing septic system, apply for a
septic permit through the Department of Public Health and Environment prior to submitting this
application. If a new septic system will be installed please state "a new septic system is proposed". Only
propose portable toilets if the use is consistent with the Department of Public Health and Environment's
portable toilet policy.
A sewage disposal system is not proposed for the property.
Portable toilets will be used, on a temporary basis, during construction and will be removed upon
activation of the site. The portable toilets will be consistent with the Department of Public Health and
Environment's policy.
During operation, the site will be unmanned and portable toilets will not be required.
3. If storage or warehousing is proposed, what type of items will be stored?
Storage or warehousing is not proposed.
4. Describe where and how storage and/or stockpile of wastes, chemicals, and/or petroleum will occur on
this site.
Storage of the referenced materials will not occur on the site.
5. If there will be fuel storage on site indicate the gallons and the secondary containment. State the number
of tanks and gallons pertank.
Fuel storage will not occur on site.
6. If there will be washing of vehicles or equipment on site indicate how the wash water will be contained.
There will be no washing of vehicles on site. Minimal maintenance (washing) of the solar panels may
occur. Washing of the panels will required a minimal amount of water and containment will not be
required.
7. If there will be floor drains indicate how the fluids will be contained.
There will be not floor drains on the site.
8. Indicate if there will be any air emissions. (e.g. painting, oil storage, etc.)
There will be no air emissions, of the noted variety, from the site.
9. Provide a design and operations plan if applicable. (e.g. composting, landfills, etc.)
A design and operations plan is not applicable for the proposed use.
10. Provide a nuisance management plan if applicable. (e.g. dairies, feedlots, etc.)
A nuisance management plan is not applicable for the proposed use.
11, Additional information may be requested depending on type of land use requested.
Acknowledged
Building Questions:
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.
There are no existing structures on the site.
Proposed structures will consist of an approximate 12' x 25' concrete equipment pad and 8.67' x
13.5' concrete transformer pad.
2. Explain how the existing structures will be used for this USR?
NA, there are no existing structures on the site.
3. List the proposed use(s) of each structure.
The proposed structures (concrete pads) will be used as a pad for installation of electrical equipment
including transformer, inverter, switchgear, disconnect, meter and monitoring equipment.
C ENTERF'E01 NT
INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS
To: Weld County Department of Planning Services
Development Review
1555 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
From: Fred Banfield, P.E.
fbanfield@centerpoint-is.com
303-679-6962
Date: April 4, 2018
Re: Drainage Narrative
Alden Solar CSG, LLC
Solar Power Generation Facility
Weld County, CO
This Drainage Narrative is intended to provide information regarding the need for stormwater detention at the
Alden Solar CSG, LLC, Solar Power Generation Facility.
Site Data
The project site is located in the southwest l of section 29, Township 6 North, Range 64 West of the 6th PM of
Weld County, CO. The site is bound by WCR 51 to the west, a dirt road to the north and agricultural land to the
east and south. The subject site is approximately 21.97 acres.
Project Description
The Facility will be comprised of approximately 13,608 solar panels. The panels will be installed on steel beams
driven into the ground. An access road, consisting of in -situ compacted material, will be constructed for access
from WCR 51. A 25/ x 12/ concrete equipment pad will be constructed to support the switchgear, PV meters,
disconnects and monitoring equipment. A separate 13.5' x 8.67' concrete pad will house a transformer.
Existing Site Conditions
Currently, the site is undeveloped agricultural land. The soils onsite are classified as NRCS Group B and are
primarily sandy loam. There is an existing overhead power transmission line along the west boundary line of the
site.
Existing and Proposed Drainage Patterns
Existing drainage is generally from west to east, via overland flow. There is an existing concrete drainage swale
adjacent to WCR 51.
The Facility will not require clearing, grubbing and, generally, will be constructed at grade. A culvert will be
installed at the existing swale along WCR 51 for driveway installation. Therefore, the existing drainage pattern will
not be altered.
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Impervious Surface
Impervious surfaces will consist of the following:
• Approximately 700 I -beams
• 25' x 12' equipment pad
• 13.5' x 8.67' transformer pad
• In situ, compacted access drive
700 SF
300 SF
117 SF
423 SF
1,540 SF
NOTE: Access drive has been converted to an equivalent impervious area. Access drive area is
21,143 SF at 2% imperviousness. This includes the entire drive section from WCR 31 to the
concrete pads\turnaround.
NOTE: Solar panels have not been included in the calculation since they rotate throughout the
day, allowing ground surface area to remain vegetated and pervious.
Detention
The Facility will not alter existing drainage patterns or flow rates on the site and water quality will not be impacted.
Additionally, the Facility qualifies for an exception to stormwater detention under Weld County Code, Article 12,
Section 23-12-30-F(1)a(14) as follows:
• A parcel greater than 5 gross acres in size is allowed a onetime exception for a new 2,000 sq. ft.
building or equivalent imperviousness.
Summary
In conclusion, the Solar Power Generation Facility will not alter existing drainage patterns and qualifies for an
exception to stormwater detention per Weld County Code, Article 12, Section 23-12-30-F(1)a(14). Therefore,
detention is not required.
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Weld County Public Works Dept.
1111 H Street
P.O. Box 758
Greeley, Co 80632
Phone: (970)304-6496
Fax: (970)304-6497
Property Owner
Name Janice Marie Carson
Company
Address 4040 W 30th Street
city Greeley State CO Zip 80634
Phone
Fax
E-mail
Parcel Location
The access is on WCR51
Nearest Intersection: WCR 51 & WCR 64
Dist. from Intersection (approx. in ft.) 2,400 ft north
Parcel Number(s) 080129000046
Section/Township/Range 529, T6N, R64W
Total 4* of Existing Accesses to parcel 0
Proposed Use
n Temporary (Tracking Pad Required) (#)
❑ Small Commercial (#) _
ACCESS PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
Authorized Agent/Applicant (if different from Owner)
Name Eric Blank
Company Alden Solar CSG LLC
Address attn: Community Energy 1120 Pearl Street, Suite 200
City Boulder State CO Zip 80302
Phone 303-443-0100
Fax 303-444-4374
E-mail tyson.taylor@communityenergyinc.com
Existing County Road Surface Information
Asphalt Gravel Treated Other Dirt
Proposed Access Information
Culvert Size & Type (15" CMP/RCP min.) 1fir, CMP
Materials used to construct access Dirt
Access Construction Start Date 06/01/18
Access Construction Finish Date 09/01/18
n Single Residential (#) ET Oil & Gas (if)
❑ Large Commercial (40 ❑ Industrial (#)
n Field (Agriculture Only) On n Subdivision (4*)
Is this access associated with a Planning or Building Department Process?
USR/MUSR ❑ RECX/SUBX ❑ PUD ❑ WOGLA n COMPLEX (IA required) n Other
Planning/Building Department case 4* PRE17-0334
Required Attached Documents
- Traffic Control Plan (a generic plan can be found at https://www.weldgov.com/departments/public works/permits/1
During the review process it may be determined that a right-of-way use permit will be required as well.
- Certificate of Insurance (with "Weld County, Colorado" listed as the certificate holder & as an additional insured)
- Access Pictures (from the left, right, into & out of the access — N, 5, E, & W)
- Access Authorization Form (Not required if the application is signed by the landowner.)
Fee schedule (to be determined by permitting agency)
- $75 each access point: Temporary, Small Commercial, Oil & Gas, Single Family Residential
- $150 each access point: Industrial, Large Commercial, Subdivisions
- Field (Agriculture only): no cost
Parcel Sketch (or provide an aerial on an add'I sheet)
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Description of Work or Reason for Permit
Permit is for construction and continued operation of a small scale, 2 MW, solar facility
By accepting this permit, the undersigned Property Owner/Authorized Agent, under penalty of perjury, verifies they have received all
pages of the permit application; they have read and understand all the permit requirements and provisions set forth on all pages. By
virtue of their signature the Property Owner/Authorized Agent is bound by and agrees to comply with all said permit requirements
and provisions, alt Weld County ordinances, and state laws regarding access construction.
Signature
it/3z_ Printed Name Eric Blank
Date 2/16/18
Signature Printed Name Date
(In case of multiple Property Owners/Authorized Agents)
• Access Permits are good for 1 year from the date of issuance. Property Owner/Authorized Agent must obtain a new
permit or request an extension if the construction of the access point is not completed in that timeframe.
• Extensions are subject to approval by Public Works
• County regulations on road access can be found in Article V of Chapter 12 of the Weld County Code.
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Weld County Treasurer
Statement of Taxes Due
Account Number R1228186
Parcel 080129000046
Legal Description Sim Address
9939-B N30A OF SW4 29 6 64 EXC PARCEL DEEDED IN BK1031 REC #1968043 EXC UPR.R. CO
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Account: R1228186
CARSON JANICE MARIE
4040 W 30TH ST
GREELEY, CO 80634-9574
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Tax
Interest
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Balance
,Tax ChaTe
2017
$501.46
$0.00
$0.00
($250.73)
First Half Due as of 04/17/2018
Second Half Due as of 04/17/2018
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Total Tax Charge
$250.73
$250.73
Tax Billed at 2017 Rates for Tax Area 0687 - 0687
Authority
WELD COUNTY
SCHOOL LIST #6
NORTHERN COLORADO WATER
(NC
GALETON FIRE
AIMS JUNIOR COLLEGE
HIGH PLAINS LIBRARY
WEST GREELEY CONSERVATION
Taxes Billed 2017
* Credit Levy
Mill Levy
15.8OO0000*
45.6280000
1,0000000
3.9110000*
6,31 70000
3.2560000
0.4140000
Amount
$103.80
$299.77
$6.57
$25.70
$41.50
$21.40
$2.72
76.3260000
$501.46
Values
AG -FLOOD
IRRRIGA TED LAND
AG -WASTE LAND
Total
$0.00
$250.73
Actual
$22,635
$46
Assessed
$6,560
$10
$22,681
$6,570
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Pursuant to the Weld County Subdivision Ordinance, the attached Statement of Taxes Due
issued by the Weld County Treasurer, are evidence of the status as of this date of all property
taxes, special assessments, and prior tax liens attached to this account.
Signed:
Current year's taxes are due but not delinquent
Date:
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