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
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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