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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1.01 Project Narrative1. General Application Materials a. A narrative description of the use including operational details on the type of installation and equipment proposed. Microgrid Energy Response: Microgrid Energy and Xcel Energy are partnering to provide a new 1 MW solar garden in Garfield County. Microgrid Energy is also developing similar projects in Mesa County and several other areas along Colorado's Front Range. This Garfield County location was selected due to its proximity to Xcel's electrical infrastructure, flat terrain, and access to the sun (ample without shading obstructions). Microgrid Energy is excited to bring another renewable energy project to Garfield County and looks forward to working with the community to make the project a success. The construction phase will bring positive economic traffic to local businesses such as restaurants, gas stations, and construction supply in addition to the sales tax and permitting fees generated as a direct result of our solar construction. In addition, the solar energy bill credits will help several local institutions save money on their electricity expenses. Microgrid Energy is in the development stages of the solar garden which will be approximately 1 MW in capacity. It is located approximately 1.5 miles west of the intersection of 1st St and Main St in Silt, but it is in unincorporated Garfield County. The solar garden will be installed north of US Highway 6/24, and south of Cactus Valley Ditch. The project will lease approximately 6 acres of property owned by Don and Annette Zielger (Peregrine 08 investments, LLC). The parcel is Account number R200399, Parcel number 2179-054-00-056. A full legal description of the property is included in the site development plan with this submittal. Historically this land has been periodically grazed; it is currently zoned rural. Table 3-403 of the Garfield County Land Use Code specifies that "Solar Energy Systems, Large" are allowed with a Land Use Change, Major Impact Review in Garfield County in the Rural Zone District. The approximately 3,000 solar modules will be mounted on single -axis trackers. This means the solar panels will be facing east in the morning, be flat at noon, and be facing west in the afternoon. They will follow the path of the sun throughout the day to maximize their efficiency. The approximate height of the solar equipment will be 6-8' above the existing grade. The entire project will be surrounded by an 6-8' tall game or chain link fence. Grading is not required; overall existing site drainage patterns will be maintained. Prior to Planning Commission, applicant will reach out to all adjacent landowners as well as other referrals provided by the Garfield County Planner for this project, giving a chance for interested and nearby citizens and neighbors to provide feedback and discuss questions and concerns related to the project. Microgrid Energy will make reasonable efforts to work with nearby land owners to assuage concerns and mitigate perceived impacts to the extent practical. Construction will likely begin in late spring 2018 depending on weather conditions and will last approximately 6 - 8 weeks. Construction crews will be a combination of general labor workers, certified electricians, and an on-site general contractor. Once complete, there will be no full-time personnel on site. There will be a small crew (1-4 people) visiting the site 3 — 6 times annually to complete routine inspections and maintenance. The project lease area is expected to be about 6 acres and includes solar panels and inverters mounted on steel posts/beams, concrete -pad -mounted transformers and other electrical equipment, an access drive with approved turnaround, and perimeter fencing with gates. There are no trees or significant shrubs on the project site. b. Evidence of Ownership and Authorization to represent including any lease documentation associated with the proposal. Please address and provide appropriate leases for other leaseholders in the properties. See Exhibit A 1 & A 2: Evidence of Ownership and Authorization — have deed as A 1; waiting for DG to record QC deed from D&A Ziegler to Peregrine 08 Investments LLC See Exhibit B: Short form of solar land lease c. Letter of authorization from the property owner authorizing Microgrid Energy's representative to submit and act on the application See Exhibit C d. A listing of all property owners (with addresses) within 200 ft. See Exhibit D e. A listing of any mineral rights owners on the property (with addresses). Please state the date and location where information was found (ie Clerk and Recorder, Assessor, etc.). See Exhibit E f Statement of Authority if an LLC, Corporation, or Trust (Trust Certification Letter) owns the property See Exhibit F g. The Application, signed by the property owners. See Exhibit G h. Copy of the pre -application summary See Exhibit H i. A Title Commitment for the property See Exhibit I 2. Vicinity Map See Exhibit J 3. Site Plan - including utility locations, installations, and easements. Microgrid Energy Response: Final access easements have not been created at the time of submission. However, the land lease agreement that has been executed includes provisions for the land owner to grant access across their property to the lease area. The access corridor is anticipated to run just north of the existing fence line in between the existing driveway and the proposed project location. Prior to site mobilization, the access corridor will be memorialized by an official access easement, the description and exhibit included will be completed by a Colorado - licensed Professional Land Surveyor. See Exhibit Q for referenced locations 4. Grading and drainage plan - adequate to address potential impacts. Provide hydraulic and hydrologic calculations if impervious surface (including compacted soils) exceeds 10,000 sq. ft. Microgrid Energy Response: No grading is required for this project to proceed. The existing site topography is nearly flat. The solar array foundation posts have a negligible area in contact with the ground, meaning that the imperviousness of the site will not increase as a result of the project. Furthermore, because there is no grading for the project, the existing drainage patterns will not be altered. See Exhibit K 5. Landscape Plan for any proposed screening. Microgrid Energy Response: Applicant is requesting a Waiver of Submission Requirement 4- 203(F), "Landscape Plan." The site currently does not have any deciduous or evergreen trees within the project area. Furthermore, the logical sides of the project to screen would be the sides visible from US Highway 6/24. Unfortunately, installing any type of landscaping along the south, east, or west sides of the project area would result in multiple undesirable impacts. Landscaping would grow to cause shading on the solar array which would dramatically decrease the energy produced by the array, negatively impacting all project stakeholders. Because of the electrical characteristics of photovoltaic solar modules, a small amount of shade on the energy producing surface creates a disproportionately large decrease in energy output. This decrease in energy output would impact all of the local community subscribers to the solar array. Additionally, any landscaping installed around the perimeter of the property would need to be removed when the project concludes in order to return the site to its pre-existing condition as flat grazing land. When the time comes in 20+ years to remove this well-established vegetation, there will be significant financial, social, and environmental costs to this removal. Because a solar array only covers about 1/3 of the lease area, the nature of the solar project is open and airy. When driving past the project, adding significant vegetation will not screen the installation from the public, but instead will draw additional attention to the project site. Working to maintain the visual corridors through the installation does more to limit visual impacts than physical screening can accomplish. Visual impacts to the south of the array are limited to motorists on US Highway 6/24 who are driving by at a high rate of speed. Xcel Energy's overhead power lines would prohibit vegetation that would prevent Xcel Energy employees from properly maintain their equipment. Further south from the highway is a railroad track, and further still is vacant rural land without any residences or other structures. Finally, south from the vacant land is the Colorado River. To the north of the project, residences are elevated high above the solar array rendering landscaping/screen ineffective as residents would look down into the solar array. a. Reclamation should also be addressed in the case where the project isn't completed or is discontinued after construction has been initiated. Microgrid Energy Response: In the unlikely event construction is started and the project is abandoned, the salvage value of any materials on site will exceed the cost to remove. The applicant will work with a local contractor to remove and recycle or salvage all components. It should be noted that the project must be fully funded before any equipment can be delivered to the site, and Xcel Energy has already awarded the capacity for this project to this site. Therefore, the two most challenging elements of solar project development will be met prior to site mobilization further reducing the risk of a project stalling during construction. b. Weed management and re -vegetation plan in accordance with Section 4-203(E)(18). Microgrid Energy Response: See Exhibits L-1 and L-2 for Weed management and re - vegetation plans prepared by Habitat Management. There is not anticipated to be a need to salvage topsoil as no topsoil is anticipated to be piled, aggregated, or otherwise moved or stored at any point during construction. 6. Impact Analysis: Section 4-203 (G) a. Adjacent Land Use. Existing use of adjacent property and neighboring properties within 1,500 foot radius. Microgrid Energy Response: The area surrounding the subject parcel is used primarily for agricultural purposes. US Highway 6/24 is immediately south of the site and runs along the entirety of the southern edge of the subject parcel. Railroad tracks are immediately south of the Highway. Small parcels surround the subject parcel on the east, north, and west sides, with the parcels on the west side sharing the same owner with the subject parcel (Ziegler). For parcels to the north, Microgrid Energy evaluated the potential for glare from the solar panels by modeling the distance from the solar array to the nearby residences, taking into account the difference in elevation and the angle of the sun throughout the year. There are no anticipated glare impacts on neighbors surrounding the subject parcel as any glare should be reflected above all residences. See Exhibit M for elevation view of this analysis. Beyond the immediate, adjacent properties, there is not anticipated to be any impacts to other nearby properties. Figure 1: 1,500' buffer (shown in grey) around subject parcel (shown in red) from Garfield County GIS b. Site Features. A description of site features such as streams, areas subject to flooding, lakes, high ground water areas, topography, vegetative cover, climatology, and other features that may aid in the evaluation of the proposed development. Microgrid Energy Response: The area of the site proposed for the solar array is flat land used intermittently for cattle grazing. Native grasses cover the site which is devoid of trees. The site is outside of the FEMA 100 -year floodplain. There are overhead electric and buried telephone utility lines north of US Highway 6/24 and south of the area where the solar array is to be installed. The Cactus Ditch is north and above the site, and does not impact the area proposed for solar. c. Soil Characteristics. A description of soil characteristics of the site that have a significant influence on the proposed use of the land. Microgrid Energy Response: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) indicates the soils are comprised entirely of "Arvada loam, 1 to 6 percent slopes," and are designated as "Not prime farmland." The soil profile is loam and silty clay loam, well - drained, and generally has a "depth to restrictive feature" in excess of 80". These soils are well-suited for solar foundation posts which are typically installed using a pile driver which drives the post directly into the soil. d. Geology and Hazard. A description of the geologic characteristics of the area including any potential natural or manmade hazards, and a determination of what effect such factors would have on the proposed use of the land. Microgrid Energy Response: There are no anticipated geologic or other hazards at the subject parcel which would impact the installation or operation of a solar array. e. Groundwater and Aquifer Recharge Areas. Evaluation of the relationship of the subject parcel to Floodplains, the nature of soils and subsoils and their ability to adequately support waste disposal, the Slope of the land, the effect of sewage effluents, and the pollution of surface Runoff, stream flow, and groundwater. Microgrid Energy Response: The FEMA 100 -year floodplain is south of the site, generally by 250' or more. The site is also up gradient of the floodplain. In between the site and the floodplain is US Highway 6/24 and railroad tracks. The solar project produces no waste, requires no water, and is unmanned during operation. There will be no on-site waste disposal or sewage effluents. There is no pollution of surface runoff as the installation does not increase impervious area of the site. The array is supported by driven steel foundation posts with a negligible cross section in contact with the ground. All site components are supported by these posts and are not in contact with the ground. Natural, existing vegetation will be maintained under the solar array. f. Environmental Impacts. Determination of the existing environmental conditions on the parcel to be developed and the effects of development on those conditions, including: i. Determination of the long-term and short-term effect on flora and fauna; Microgrid Energy Response: During construction, flora and fauna will be impacted by construction equipment and personnel. However, the solar project will be installed on the existing grade meaning there will not be grading operations for this project. Following construction, the site will be re -seeded and subsequently managed to prevent vegetation from growing into the solar panels and other equipment. Generally, this is accomplished via mechanical means (mowing). ii. Determination of the effect on designated environmental resources, including critical wildlife habitat; Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array does not appear to be within any Colorado Parks and Wildlife designated critical wildlife habitat areas. During the project referral process, CPW will have the opportunity to review the application and provide feedback. g. The following standard wildlife designations were identified at the site: • Canada Geese: Winter Range (entire site), Winter Concentration Area, Production Area, Brood Concentration Area (all along southern edge of array area) • Black Bear: Overall Range (entire site) • Brazilian Free -tailed Bat: Overall Range (entire site) • Mountain Lion: Overall Range (entire site), Human Conflict Area (along northern portion of site) • Mule Deer: Highway Crossing, Resident Population Area, Winter Range, Overall Range • Elk: Highway Crossing, Overall Range Impacts on wildlife and domestic animals through creation of hazardous attractions, alteration of existing native vegetation, blockade of migration routes, use patterns, or other disruptions; and Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array will be surrounded by a fence designed to keep humans and animals away from the array. There are no food or water storage facilities on site, and vegetation will be managed to a low height. Microgrid Energy does not anticipate creation of any hazardous attractions. Migration routes could be impacted slightly as animals accustomed to walking through the area where the array is proposed to be located may be required to re-route around the area. iv. Evaluation of any potential radiation hazard that may have been identified by the State or County Health Departments. Microgrid Energy Response: Solar energy generation facilities do not produce a radiation hazard. Nuisance. Impacts on adjacent land from generation of vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration, or other emanations. Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array does not produce vapor, dust, smoke, or vibrations during operation or in stand-by mode. Impacts from glare are discussed above in section 6(a), and a map of the anticipated glare can be found in Exhibit M. While the solar array's power inverters do produce a low humming sound, this sound is most pronounced during the middle of the day when the general area experiences the greatest activity. The sound of the inverters humming would not be audible over traffic from US Highway 6/24. At night when activity in the area slows down, the solar array ceases producing power and the noise created by the inverters diminishes until the inverters shut off entirely before dusk. They do not turn on again until after dawn. h. Hours of Operation. The Applicant shall submit information on the hours operation of the proposed use. Microgrid Energy Response: During construction, hours of operation are anticipated to be from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday. During operation, the solar array will generate power during all daylight hours. 7. Traffic Study - representing anticipated traffic onsite during construction and during regular operation. See Exhibit N 8. Wastewater Plan — Addressing why the applicant does not anticipate needing permanent wastewater infrastructure on site. Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array operates without using any water, therefore no permanent wastewater facilities are required. 9. Water Supply Plan — Addressing why the applicant does not anticipate needing permanent water infrastructure on site. Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array operates without using any water, therefore no permanent water infrastructure facilities are required. 10. Improvements Agreement — The applicant may request a waiver from this submittal requirement if it is determined that no public improvements are necessary Microgrid Energy Response: Applicant is requesting a waiver from this submittal requirement as no public improvements are necessary. 11. Development Agreement—The applicant may request a waiver from this submittal requirement if the applicant completes the project in one phase. Microgrid Energy Response: Applicant is requesting a waiver from this submittal requirement as the project will occur in one phase only. 12. Access permits, easements and access roadway details (demonstrate compliance with Section 7- 107 of the Land Use and Development Code). Microgrid Energy Response: An access permit is required from the Colorado Department of Transportation, and will be secured prior to the completion of the Land Use Change Permitting process. Applicant has submitted application to Dan Roussin, CDOT Region 3 Access Manager. The two-step application process requires online submittal of preliminary documents (completed), which once approved are valid for 1 year. Prior to construction, final plans must be submitted and approved which include construction plans, traffic control plans, and proof of insurance for the contractor completing the work. As noted above, the lease agreement includes provisions for access across the land owner's property. The final legal description and easement exhibit for the access corridor will be completed upon preliminary review and acceptance by Garfield County of Land Use Change Permit Application materials. 13. A narrative response to Article 7 Standards 1, 2, and 3 as well as section 7-1101. a. Division 1: General Approval Standards i. 7-101: Zone District Use Regulations Microgrid Energy Response: The subject property is zoned "rural." "Solar Energy System, Large" is allowed in this zone district via a Major Impact Review, Land Use Change Permit. ii. 7-102: Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreements Microgrid Energy Response: Chapter 3, Section 10 of the Comp Plan addresses "Renewable Energy." The stated goals of the Comp Plan support renewable energy development of this type with guidance to mitigate their effects on the: • Natural Environment: The solar array will have limited impacts on the natural environment • Air Quality: The solar array will only have positive impacts on air quality • Water Quality: The solar array will not impact drainage patterns or increase runoff or impermeable area • Wildlife Habitat: The solar array will be built in an agricultural field currently used for cattle grazing and is not anticipated to have a negative impact on wildlife habitat • Visual Quality: The solar array is primarily visible to users along US Highway 6/24 and a railroad track; homes to the north of the solar array are situated above the array with significant vertical separation, and visual impacts will be limited as residents will "look over" the array toward vistas to the south iii. 7-103: Compatibility Microgrid Energy Response: The "nature, scale, and intensity of the proposed use" is compatible with adjacent land uses which are residential and agricultural in their nature. The solar array maintains a low physical and visual profile, does not make substantial noise during operation, creates no pollution, creates negligible impacts on traffic, and has no personnel stationed on site. Minimal site visits to maintain the array and manage vegetation (as needed) are anticipated each year, but are not expected to exceed 6 visits annually. iv. 7-104: Source of Water Microgrid Energy Response: The proposed solar array is not staffed with permanent employees and does not require water for operation. Therefore, there is no need for a source of water. v. 7-105: Central Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems Microgrid Energy Response: The proposed solar array is not staffed with permanent employees and does not require centralized water distribution or wastewater systems for operation or maintenance. vi. 7-106: Public Utilities Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array will interconnect with Xcel Energy's existing electrical infrastructure along the southern property boundary via a short electrical line. Microgrid Energy has a power -purchase agreement with Xcel Energy to produce and inject energy into Xcel Energy's electrical grid. vii. 7-107: Access and Roadways Microgrid Energy Response: The proposed solar project will be accessed via the existing site access off US Highway 6/24. CDOT is currently reviewing an application for access using the existing access point. There will be a primitive/driveway access road installed at grade extending along the southern property boundary from the existing driveway to the solar array. The access road will be sufficient to provide access to construction and emergency vehicles, and ongoing maintenance vehicles during the project's operational lifespan, but will not alter or impact existing site drainage patterns. Because site visits following the completion of construction are limited, there will be a negligible increase in are traffic attributable to the project. viii. 7-108: Use of Land Subject to Natural Hazards Microgrid Energy Response: The site proposed for the solar array is flat and not susceptible to falling rock, landslides, snow slides, or mud flows. There is no known radiation hazard, and the site is not within the 100 -year floodplain. The array is supported by driven steel foundation posts that are engineered to perform in the site's specific soil conditions. ix. 7-109: Fire Protection Microgrid Energy Response: Generally speaking, solar arrays are comprised of non-combustible materials such as steel, aluminum, glass, and copper. The potential for a solar array to start a fire is minimal, and Microgrid Energy will work with the local Fire Protection District to ensure access to the site via a Knox Box ® or similar. In the event a fire in the area threatens the solar array, the solar array is fully insured. Because there are no on-site personnel, fire protection activities should be limited to safely protecting the array when possible, but never at the expense of personal safety. b. Division 2: General Resource Protection Standards i. 7-201: Agricultural Lands Microgrid Energy Response: The subject property is being used intermittently as grazing land for cattle. There is not an active agricultural operation on site at this time. The installation and operation of a solar array will eliminate the possibility to graze on that portion of the site, but once the solar array is decommissioned, the site will revert to similar usage patterns as currently exist. ii. 7-202: Wildlife Habitat Areas Microgrid Energy Response: Microgrid Energy contracted with Western Environment and Ecology to perform an Ecological and Cultural Resources Study which is found in Exhibit P. Furthermore, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is a referral agency and will provide comments during the project's referral period. Finally, existing identified Wildlife Habitat Areas are outlined above in Section 6(f)(ii), and are not critical in nature. Any impacts to Wildlife Habitat Areas (as generally defined) will be minimal. The overall project footprint is less than 7 acres which will not eliminate any existing wildlife migration routes. Instead, larger fauna may be required to go around the project site. iii. 7-203: Protection of Waterbodies Microgrid Energy Response: The project is not located nearby any waterbodies. iv. 7-204: Drainage and Erosion Microgrid Energy Response: Enertia Consulting Group, located in Denver, CO, has been retained to complete the Drainage and Erosion Control components of the solar project design. Their report (which is also mentioned above in Section 4) can be found in Exhibit K. The total anticipated site disturbance is expected to be less than 1 acre. However, in the event that disturbances may exceed one acre, Microgrid Energy will work with our partners and subcontractors to acquire the necessary CDPHE permits. Because grading is not required for this project, drainage patterns for this site will not be altered or impacted. Impervious area will not increase as a result of the installation of the solar project. v. 7-205: Environmental Quality Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array will not cause negative impacts to air and/or water quality. vi. 7-206: Wildfire Hazards Microgrid Energy Response: Generally speaking, solar arrays are comprised of non-combustible materials such as steel, aluminum, glass, and copper. The potential for a solar array to start a fire is minimal, and the solar equipment will not contribute to enhanced wildfire behavior in the event of a wildfire. In the event a fire in the area threatens the solar array, the solar array is fully insured. Because there are no on-site personnel, fire protection activities • related to the solar arrayshould be u Figure 2: Wildfire Hazard layer inoperable aaaaarager Lay Relative W Ildflra Hazard layer felled to load: Fault code: Channelsemnty.error Fault Info: Security error accessing url Fault details: Destination: Defauitki TF limited to safely protecting the array when possible, but never at the expense of personal safety. Note: at the time of creation of this application, the Garfield County Risk Assessment Map's Wildfire Hazard layer was not operational. vii. 7-207: Natural and Geologic Hazards Microgrid Energy Response: There are no known natural or geological hazards in the area proposed for the solar array. The site is flat and not located close to any slopes that exhibit the potential to create hazardous water/snow/mud/debris flows. The solar array will be supported above the ground by steel foundation posts which will be designed for a project lifetime in excess of 40 years. Specific information from the geotechnical analysis will guide design standards to mitigate any corrosive or expansive soils or rock on site. viii. 7-208: Reclamation Microgrid Energy Response: Grading will not be required during the installation of the solar array, eliminating many of the concerns associated with typical site develop activities. However, any areas disturbed during construction will be reclaimed and returned to a condition similar to the condition on site before the project began. Weed and vegetation management will be completed in compliance with the Weed Management and Re -vegetation Plan found in Exhibit L. c. Division 3: Site Planning and Development Standards i. 7-301: Compatible Design Microgrid Energy Response: The proposed use is compatible with adjacent land uses which are residential and agricultural in their nature. The solar array maintains a low physical and visual profile, does not make substantial noise during operation, creates no pollution, creates negligible impacts on traffic, and has no personnel stationed on site. Minimal site visits to maintain the array and manage vegetation (as needed) are anticipated each year, but are not expected to exceed 6 visits annually. ii. 7-302: Off-street Parking and Loading Standards Microgrid Energy Response: During construction, workers will have adequate parking on the subject parcel as defined in the lease agreement, and there will be no additional parking requirements otherwise. Materials will be unloaded from the proposed access driveway and not from US Highway 6/24. There will be adequate space on site for all vehicles to turn around in order to enter the highway safely. During operation of the solar array, site visits are infrequent and limited to routine maintenance and vegetation management completed using a standard pickup truck and trailer. During these activities, all vehicles will be able to park within the lease area boundaries. 7-303: Landscaping Standards Microgrid Energy Response: Generally speaking, landscaping for solar projects can be problematic because it causes shading on the panels, significantly reducing solar energy production. This concern is most significant along the southern boundary of a solar array. In this case, landscaping installed along the east and west borders of the solar project would not only shade the solar array but would also inhibit Microgrid Energy from returning the site back to its original condition following the project's useful life. This would require removal of established vegetation from an otherwise flat field used for cattle grazing. The landowner does not support vegetative screening because of the reasons mentioned above, and because it would be out of character with the site as it exists today. Furthermore, the Xcel Energy overhead power lines running along the southern edge of the site would prohibit any vegetation with a vertical component that could limit Xcel Energy's access to their power lines. The adjacent property owners to the south of the site are US Highway 6/24, a railroad track, a piece of vacant land with not structures, and the Colorado River. Residents to the north of the array are situated far above the array which would render landscaping ineffective. For these reasons, applicant is requesting a waiver of the landscaping requirement. iv. 7-304: Lighting Standards Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array has no exterior lighting. v. 7-305: Snow Storage Standards Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array requires no snow removal. The area between the solar panels is sufficient for on-site snowfall. vi. 7-306: Trail and Walkway Standards Microgrid Energy Response: Public access to the solar array is prohibited by the National Electric Code, and therefore no trails or walkways would be allowed within the lease array boundary. d. Division 11: Additional Standards for Utilities i. 7-1101: Solar Energy Systems 1. A: Signage Microgrid Energy Response: The solar array will include signage warning of electrical shock hazard around the perimeter of the system. 14. As appropriate information on the type of solar arrays being utilized and related technical information and infrastructure details. Microgrid Energy Response: This system will consist of approximately 3,000 solar modules for a total DC nameplate capacity of 1,000 kW. The design includes approximately 15 power inverters (or equivalent). The installation will use single -axis tracking racks to maximize system production. Ancillary equipment would include electrical panels, disconnects, meters, transformers and a data acquisition system. 15. Any waivers being requested Microgrid Energy Response: As noted above and on the Land Use Change Permit Application, the applicant requests waivers from sections 4-203(f) (Landscape Plan), 4-203(J) (Development Agreement), and 4-203(K) (Improvements Agreement). Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Exhibit D Exhibit E Exhibit F Exhibit G Exhibit H Exhibit 1 Exhibit J Exhibit K Exhibit L-1 Exhibit L-2 Exhibit M Exhibit N Exhibit 0 Exhibit P Exhibit Z