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Home My WebLink About2.0 Staff Report DD 10.17.18Directors Determination - Exhibits Klein - Solar Energy System, Small - Administrative Review Applicants are James and Beth Klein October 17,2018 (File GAPA-O8-1 8-8668) Exhibit Exhibit Description 1 Public Notice lnformation Form 2 Return Receipts from Mailing Notice 3 Garfield County Land Use and Development Code, as amended 4 Garfield County Comprehensive Plan of 2030 5 Aoolication b Staff Report 7 Referral Comments, Garfield County Public Health, Dated September 27,2018 I Referral Comments, Mountain Cross Engineering, Dated October 1, 2018 o Referral Comments, Garfield County Road and Bridge, Dated September 17,2018 10 Referral Comments, Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District, Dated September 21, 2018 11 Aoolicant Response to Referral Comments, Dated October 8,2018 12 Aporoval from Holv Cross Energy 13 Applicant Response to Glare Question, Dated October 17,2018 PROJECT INFORMATION AND STAFF COMMENTS EXHIEtr tiIDog Klein - Solar Energy System, Small GAPA-o8-18-8668 October 17,2018 - PW Administrative Review Land Use Change Permit - Solar Energy System, Small James and Beth Klein The proposed use is located al 773 County Road 112, Carbondale, CO 81623 The property is located in Section: 23 Township: 75 Range: 88W on a Portion of that property known by Assessor's Parcel No. 2393-231 -00-280. 5.3 Acres Rural (R) TYPE OF REVIEW APPLTCANT (OWNER) LOCATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ACRES ZONTNG I. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL The Applicant is requesting approval for a Solar Energy System, Small on an approximately 5.3 acre parcel. The applicant proposes to use the 21.6 kW ground mounted solar PV array as an accessory use to the existing house on the property. The system willtie into the existing electric grid. The proposal includes two rows of 15 modules each, approximately 51 feet wide. The applicant has represented that the combined footprint of the arrays will be approximately 1,144 square feet or 0.47o/o of the parcel's 5.6 acre size. The panels will be approximately 8 feet 6 inches tall. The artay will be unmanned and require minimal maintenance. II. DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE The site is currently developed with a single-family residence. Adjacent parcels vary in size from 5 acres and greater. There is existing vegetation on the site with trees and topography that the applicant has indicated will screen the solar energy system from adjacent residences. The property was created as part of the Marquis Subdivision Exemption and went through a Boundary Line Adjustment to create its current configuration. Approximate Location of Solar Facility AerialView of Subi Proposed Site Plan HEIE xslYhotto E EEr iXI'i il!TEEE :: I E Ii EEIiEI5; < - ry;;:gie iiEiii"I I E i IIi' ii I iiI I'i lEi,l i, lliliiillilrliil It EF 0 a r1rlrlrl tl EiEl T i iFtr 19 EEiqBrx i ao; 6oI Qt e t a6 nI3a xY DI E IaiI o e iP: E,X Saii.ltle-2t rr!o ari.ltn.\-:sQ[;irIiitt,lY!E ervt! xT x =xI E E I, 6 >aE; >t 83 ^l xiia rr tr h n 6 r e 6^:z eF trrUIh:;*EoniEi x !! s3 s or ab 6tx o T xv \ ?{r >9:Ilq<lla tsil E6Tsr9i-B!rl*:u! e3E I ; B ! II) \ Et Y t Yb t E BL a 5 rt g Igt ! Y<itIn Ft*> Xli a {m ! 52 t t \ \ t \ t 4 III. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS A. The Land Use Tables contained in Section 3-403 of the Land Use and Development Code, designates a Solar Energy System, Small within the Rural Zone District as requiring Administrative Review. A Solar Energy System, Small is defined in Chapter 15 as, "A device and/or sysfem that has a combined name plate DC rating of 15 kilowaft to 500 kilowatt and includes fhe equivalent kilowatt measurement of energy for sysfems other that photovoltaic that converts the sun's radiant energy into thermal, chemical, mechanical, or electrical energy."The proposed system is 21.6 kW, which falls into the Solar Energy System, Small category. B. Section 4-103 of the Land Use and Development Code sets forth the Administrative Review Procedures by which the current Application is being considered. C. Article 7 of the Land Use and Development Code sets forth General approval standards in Division 1, General Resource Protection Standards in Division 2 and Site Planning and Development Standards in Division 3. ln addition, the Solar Energy System, Small is subject to Section 7-1101, Solar Energy System standards. The standards are addressed in the Application submittals and in the Staff Analysis section of the Staff Report. IV. PUBLIC AND REFERRAL COMMENTS The Applicant has provided documentation that all required notice mailings have been completed. No public comments were received. Referral comments received on the Application are attached as Exhibits and summarized below: 1. Garfield County Public Health (Exhibit 7):- The project is consistent with the goals of Garfield County's Comprehensive Plan- lt appears there will be minimal impacts to public health and environment- All infrastructure should be properly maintained to prevent wildfires from sparking 2. Mountain Cross Engineering (Exhibit 8):- The applicant should discuss any impacts to neighboring properties from glare. - The application materials had the analysis of the driveway evaluated by a California Professional Engineer, with pending licensure in Colorado. The Applicant should verify that Colorado licensure was obtained or provide an opinion from a Colorado licensed P.E.- The application material state that approvals are pending from Holy Cross Energy. The Applicant should provide documentation on approval from Holy Cross Energy. 3. Garfield County Road and Bridge (Exhibit 9):- No issues provided the solar facility is accessed from a private road. - The system shouldn't have any negative drainage for County Road 112. 4. Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District (Exhibit 10): - No issues with the proposal 5. Other agencies that did not submit comments include: Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Holy Cross Energy, Xcel Energy V. STAFF ANALYSIS Article 7, Division 1: General Standards Section 7-101: Compliance with Zone District Use Reoulations The property is in general compliance with zone district regulations for the Rural Zone District. !t is currently developed with a single-family residence, which is permitted by- right in Garfield County. The solar energy system is located outside of required property line setbacks and is in compliance with those requirements. Section 7-102: Compliance with Comprehensive Plan and lGAs The site is identified as Residential Medium which suggests a density of greater than 1 dwelling unit per 6-10 acres. The Residential Medium district is described as follows: Llno Use Desrcrmor Dsscrupnon Coupffisle Zonne Residential Medium (RM) Small farms, estates, a nd clustered residential subdivision; density determined by degree of clustering and land preserved in open condition: 0% open land - 'l du per <10 acres 50o/o open land - 1 du per 8 acres 70o/o open land - 1 du per 6 acres Rural(R) Planned Unit Development (PUD) Density of residential uses:1 du per 6 to < 10 acres Example: The proposed use can be considered accessory to the residential structure on the property and no additional dwelling units have been proposed. The Comprehensive Plan is supportive of Solar Energy as follows: Secfion 10 - Renewable Energy Vision Garfield County has encouraged the development of renewable energy sources throughout the county and has ensured that generating facilities are located in appropriate places in the county. The county has a/so ensured that county regulations are not unduly burdensome or difficult to negotiate in regards to the development and location of new renewable energy resources. /ssues There are incentiyes fo explore alternative sources to conventional energy for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the county as a whole. There is potential that alternative energy is a tool for economic diversification. It is likely that the individual and large-scale use of alternative energy will become more prevalent in Garfield County and the county needs to anticipate visual and other impacts. Goals 1. Promote and encourage the development of renewable energy resources within the county. 2. Encourage the implementation of energy efficient sife design and building orientation in development proposals. 3. Ensure that renewable energy activities mitigate their effecfs on the natural environment, including air quality, water quality, wildlife habitat, and visual quality. Policies 1. The county encourages the development of energy efficient building design and the use of alternative energy sources. Sfrafegies and Action s: 1. Continue to develop county standards for renewable energy installations. 2. Encourage current, and require future, PONHOA's to adopt local standards to promote and allow for renewable energy technologies to occur within their subdivisions. 3. Evaluate the viability of various renewable energy resources within the County. Develop appropriate mechanisms to encourage their development. It is Staff's opinion that the proposal is in general compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Section 7-1 03: Compatibility The application includes the following description of the surrounding land uses. The parcel is surrounded by five (5) adjacent Rural zone-classified parcels, the smallest of which being 5.28 acres, and the largest being 54.7 acres. The shorfesf distance the project parcel is from the nearest public roadway, County Road 112, is approximately 380 ft. Trees and vegetation to the nofth, south, and east would obscure the views of the proposed array from the existing neighboring residences. Notice of the proposed array installation shall be sent to the owners of neighboring parcels as well, making them aware of it as well as allowing for comments. The County is seeing an increase in Solar Facilities that are accessory to single-family residences. While this proposal falls into the Solar Energy Small category, the applicant has represented that it is associated with the single-family residence on the property. No public comments have been received on the application. lt is staff's opinion that this proposal is compatible with surrounding uses. Section 7-104: Sufficient, Adequate, Leqal and Physical Source of Water As the site will be unmanned, no long-term supply of water is needed for the use. The applicant has represented that workers and maintenance crews will supply their own drinking water. Section 7-105: Adequate CentralWater Distribution and Wastewater svstems As the site will be unmanned, no OWTS or connection to central services is required. Section 7-106: Adequate Public Utilities The applicant has indicated that the system will tie into the Holy Cross Energy grid, pending approval by the utility. The Garfield County designated engineer provided comments stating that the applicant should provide a demonstration of approval from Holy Cross Energy (Exhibit 8). The applicant has since submitted a Holy Cross Energy preliminary approval (Exhibit 12). Section 7-107: Access and Roadways a. The parcel has access to CR 112 via a parcel that appears to be reserved for access as part of the Marquis Exemption (Recorded No. 383220). Road and Bridge had no concerns with the application, provided there was no impact to drainage on the County Road. The road is located on the other side of the parcel from the proposed solar facility and no impacts are anticipated. b. The application provided an analysis from a Professional Engineer that indicated. Access serving the proposed project has the capacity to efficiently and safely service the additionaltraffic generated by the project. Project construction shall not cause traffic congestion or unsafe traffic conditions. As a California-licensed Professional Engineer (with Colorado licensure planned momentarily), if is Mr. Summers' professional opinion that the existing access roadways are adequate for project material and product materials for the proposed project to the project site, and that there should be no greater impacts imposed on adjacent properties. The applicant indicated that while the Roadway did not meet the Land Use and Development Code requirements, the existing roadways are adequate for the proposed use. Additionally, the applicant has indicated they will not be constructing a new road and will park in the already disturbed driveway area. No comments were noted on the access by the Carbondale and Rural Fire District. Based on the review of the Community Development Director and the overall limited use of the road that is only associated with construction, this representation is sufficient to qualify for a Waiver from Section 7-107 of the Land Use and Development Code (Roadway Standards). Garfield County Road and Bridge provided referral comments discussing possible impacts from drainage onto the County Road. Because the facility is located approximately 0.2 miles from the County Road, staff anticipates no drainage impacts from the proposed solar facility. Section 7-108: Natural Hazards The Applicant has represented that there are no natural hazards on the property. County Hazard Mapping does not indicate any hazards on the property. Section 7-109: Adequate Fire Protection The application was reviewed by the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District, who indicated that they had no concerns (Exhibit 10). Article 7, Division 2: General Resource Protection Standards Section 7-201 Aqricultural Lands The application indicates that the proposal will have no impact or otherwise limit the viability of any agricultural operations. There are no known ditches on the property and the applicant has indicated that there are no ditch crossings in order to get to the subject location. None were noted by Staff during the site visit. Section 7-202 Wildlife Habitat Areas The parcel is already improved with a single-family residence. The addition of the unmanned Small Solar Energy system is not anticipated to have a significant impact on wildlife. The application was referred to Colorado Parks and Wildlife, who did not respond with a referral comment. Section 7-203 Protection of Wetlands and Waterbodies The application indicates that there are no waterbodies on the proposed project's parcel. Section 7-204 Drainaqe and Erosion The application included the topography and soils map of the property which were reviewed by the County designated engineer. Additionally, the application indicated that there will be no drainage modifications or grading to the existing site. No Drainage and Erosion comments were generated by the engineering review. Sections 7-205 Environmental Qualitv lmpacts to air and water quality are anticipated to be minimal to non-existent. Section 7-206 Wildfire Hazards The subject property is identified as Not Rated and Very High according to, Wildland Fire Susceptibility lndex of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP). No slopes over 30o/o or fire chimneys have been identified on the site. The application was referred to the Carbondale and Rural Fire Protection District (Exhibit 10), who indicated thatthey have no issueswith the proposal. A referral commentwas received from the Environmental Health Department who indicated that the infrastructure should be properly maintained to prevent any wildfire hazard. This has been included as a suggested condition of approval. Section 7-207 Natural and Geoloqic Hazards See Section 7-108, above l0 Section 7 -208 Reclamation The applicant has indicated the following regarding Reclamation: There will be no notable site degradation due to short-brm site preparation. The installation crew shall park their vehicle on previously disturbed areas, and will not contribute any additional impact. The application has also indicated that all disturbed areas will be restored within 10 days of completion of the project. Staff has included a suggested condition of approval that Reclamation of the site proceed as indicated in the application. An additional condition of approval has been included that requires the applicant to abide by all State and County noxious weed requirements. Article 7, Division 3, Site Planning and Development Standards Section 7-301 Compatible Desiqn The use will have very limited traffic to the site once installation is complete. The application has indicated that no dust, odors, gas, fumes, or glare will be emitted. Regarding glare, the nearest potentially impacted residence is at least 1,500 away from the proposed installation. The applicant also provided the following information regarding glare (Exhibit 13): So/ar panels employ anti-reflective glare technology in their g/ass in order to "direct" more sunlight into the solar cells of the panels instead of reflecting it away from the panels - fhis helps the panels produce more energy. With only one house within view of the solar panels, and that house being located in front of and over a 1/3d of a mile away, there should be no glare impact from the solar array - the arc of the sun will not allow for direct reflection off the g/ass towards the house. There have been sfudles conducted in which solar glare impacts were assessed af airports and the resu/fs concluded that glare was not a factor - see fhe link below to the article that summarizes the study. Hopefully this information is sufficient for the director to approve the project and allow us to proceed. Please /ef us know as soon as you have more information. Based on the applicant's representations staff anticipates that the impact from glare will be minimal. A suggested condition of approval has been included regarding mitigation of any unintended glare issues. Section 7-302 Off-Street Parkino and Loadinq Standards Once the installation of the facility is complete, no long-term parking will be needed. Any required maintenance workers will be able to access the site via the existing single-family driveway. l1 Sections 7-303 Landscapinq Standards No long-term disturbance of the site is anticipated. There is existing vegetation in place for additional screening. Any removal of existing vegetation is understood to be minimal. Section 7-304 Liqhtinq The proposed project does not include any exterior lighting. This has been included as a suggested condition of approval. Section 7-305 Snow Storaqe Standards Adequate areas for snow storage is available for the proposed facility. Section 7-306 Trail and Walkwav Standards These standards are not applicable based on the proposed use. Article 7, Division 3, Section 7-1101: Solar Energy Systems Section 7-1001 Solar Enerqy Systems The applicant has indicated that they shall install signage warning of electrical shock around the perimeter of the system. The remainder of the standards are not required for Solar Energy System, Small uses. VI. SUPPLEMENTAL SUBMITTALS The applicant submitted additional documentation addressing referral comments, glare issues, and an approval from Holy Cross for the system. VII. SUGGESTED FINDINGS 1. That proper public notice was provided as required for the Director's Decision. 2. That the Application does adequately meet the requirements of the Land Use and Development Code of 2013, as amended, with approval of the following Waivers: Section 7-107 Access and Roadways (Roadway Standards). 3. That the application is in general conformance with the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, as amended. VIII. REGOMMENDATION Staff recommends a finding that, with the recommended conditions and aforementioned t2 Waivers, the proposed Solar Energy System, Small is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan of 2030 as well as the Land Use and Development Code. Staff, therefore, recommends approval with conditions for the Klein, Solar Energy System, Small application. Suggested Conditions of Approval 1. All representations of the Applicant contained in the application shall be considered conditions of approval unless specifically modified by the Director's Decision. 2. The operation of the solar facility shall be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations governing the operation of this type of facility. 3. The applicant shall complete any reclamation activities as indicated in the application. 4. No lighting is permitted on the site in association with the project. 5. Signage around the perimeter of the facility warning of electrical shock shall be installed. 6. Electrical infrastructure shall be appropriately maintained to prevent any potential wildfire hazard. 7. The applicant shall comply with any Holy Cross Energy requirements for connection to the electric grid. 8. Any unintended glare issues shall be subject to mitigation acceptable to the Community Development Director. 9. The applicant shall abide by Garfield County and State of Colorado noxious weed requirements. l3 EXHIBITIat-L Garfield Coulnty PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE INFORMATION Please check the appropriate boxes below based upon the notice that was conducted for your public hearing. lnaddition,pleaseinitial ontheblanklinenexttothestatementsiftheyaccuratelyreflectthe described action. My application required written/mailed notice to adjacent property owners and mineral owners. JL Maited notice was compteted on the jalo., or h\e,vrrbr^r , zoLl& Allowners of record within a 200 foot radius of the subject parcelwere identified as shown in the Clerk and Recorder's office at least 15 calendar days prior to sending notice. J All owners of mineral interest in the subject property were identified through records in . Please attach proof of certified, return receipt requested mailed notice. tr My application required Published notice. Notice was published on the day of . Please attach proof of publication in the Rifle Citizen Telegram. Notice was posted so that at least one sign faced each adjacent road right of way generally used by the public. I testify that the above information is true and accurate. Name: IJrr*,, R. S*", *' 20 tr My application required Posting of Notice. 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EXHIBIT !oot Public Hesltlt'195 w. 'l4th Street Rifle, CO 81650 (970) 625-5200 Garfield County Community Development 108 Bth Street Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 Attn: Patrick Waller 2014 Blake Avenue Glenwood Springs, CO 8',l601 (970) 945-6614 September 27,2018 Hello Patrick, I have reviewed the application for the Klein Solar Energy System located at773 County Road 112, Carbondale. This project is consistent with the goals of Garfield County's Comprehensive Plan to "promote and encourage the development of renewable energy resources within the county" (pg. 65). lf the solar array will not be visible to neighboring properties and therefore cause nuisance conditions like glare, it appears there will be minimal impacts to public health and environment as a result of this operation. Attention should be given to ensuring that all electrical components and infrastructure are properly maintained to prevent wildfires from sparking in the project location's arid environment. Thank you, ?l /lt' / Morgan Hill, M.S. Environmental Health Specialist lll Garfield County Public Health 2014 Blake Ave. Glenwood Springs, CO 81601 (970) 665-6383 Garfield County Public Health Department - working to promote health and prevent disease MOUNTAIN EROSS ENGINEERING, INE. Civil anrl linvironmental Consulting and Design EXHIBIT tr* .Da October 1,2018 Mr. Patrick Waller Garfield County Planning 108 8th Street, Suite 401 Glenwood Springs, CO 8 l60l RE: Review of the Small Solar Energy System Application: GAPA-08-18-8668 Dear Patrick: This office has performed a review of the documents provided fbr the Small Solar Energy System Application. The submittal was found to be thorough and well organized. The review generated the following comments: 1. The Applicant shoutd discuss any impacts to neighboring properlies from glare. 2. The application materials had the analysis of the driveway evaluated by a California Professional Engineer, with pending licensure in Colorado. The Applicant should verify that Colorado licensure was obtained or provide an opinion fi'om a Colorado licensed P.E. 3. The application material state that approvals are periding fron'r Holy Cross Energy. The Applicant should provide documentation on approval from Holy Cross Energy. Feel free to call if you have auy questions or comments. Sincerely, Mountain Cross I/ L' II I A'\4-4 €-hris Hale, PE T'f"ii'*''" l{"o' 826'/z Grand Avenue, Glenwood Sgrritrgs, CO 81601 P: 970.94 5.5544 F : I / 0.945.5558 www.rnoutttaincross-eng.com Patrick Waller From: Sent: To: Subject: Harry Shiles Monday, September 17,2018 12:12 PM Patrick Waller Garfield County Referral Request - Solar Energy System, Small - File No. GAPA-08-18-8668 Patrick Road and Bridge has reviewed this and see no issues as long as access to the solar farm is from their private road. lf they will be accessing it from CR 112 then we would need a driveway permit for the new access. Also depending on how far the farm will be from CR112 it can't have any negative effect on drainage for 172 Thanks G Garlietd County ilA&R{STilLffi forenan froad E Brldge nonn nn qno / UzJU lL/l JL0/1 llrfle tfi SIESI Phone (570,) 6i5-8601 fat: l!/0 625 862i tell (570) ,119-0,i01 f4 - Patrick Waller To: Subject: From: Sent: Bill Gavette < gavette@carbondalefire.org > Friday, September 21, 2018 1 1:17 AM Patrick Waller Klein, Solar Energy System, GAPA-08-18-8668 Patrick, I have reviewed the application for the Klein, Solar Energy System at773 County Road 112. I have no issues with the proposal. Thanks, BillGavette Deputy Chief Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District www.ca rbonda lefire.org 970-963-2491 EXHIBIT l0 FINE. EIIS - R"ESCUE Patrick Waller From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Hi Pat, Tyler Sweeney < tyler@su nsensesolar.com > Monday, October 8, 2018 1 1:40 AM Patrick Waller Dirk Summers Klein Solar Energy System - Comments Klein Approval Ltr.pdf I received the email and attachments you sent to Dirk and wanted to address the comments with information and answers. - With neighboring properties completely out of view of the solar array there will be no opportunity for glare. - The vehicles that will be accessing the property will be standard pickup trucks/work vehicles and as such no engineering analysis should need to be conducted for the driveway. lf it is necessary for a Colorado licensed engineer to state in a letter that the driveway is suitable to accommodate standard vehicles/equipment please indicate as such. - As for Holy Cross Electric approval, please see the attached approval letter. Letmeknowifyouhaveanyquestionsorifadditional informationisrequired. lknowthedirectorsmeetingistotake place in three days so please let me know if there is anything needed priorto that meeting. Thanks. Tyler Sweeney Sunsense Solar 1629 Dolores Way, Suite E Carbondale, CO 81623 970.963.1420 www.Su nsenseSolar.com S !),,'JB*E j/*i *E sOLAR I DE5t6N I SUrL D From: Patrick Wa ller <pwa ller@garfield-co untv.com> Sent: Saturday, October 6,2O'J.811:11 AM To: Dirk Summers <D.Summers@sunsensesolar.com> Subject: Klein Solar Energy System - Comments Hi Dirk, Attached are the referral comments we have received on the Klein Solar Energy Application. Let me know if you have any questions, EXHIBIT \\ I;lrr i.ll(,lt\g',q\ rc2 P O DRAWER II51, CLEN\A'OOD SPR1NCS. CCLORADO 8I 602 i9;!r !.r4!,1,4ir1 FA\,970) 945'4r.l3l August 13,2018 James Klein 773 County Road I l2 Carbondale, CO 81623 RE: Generator interconnection Application Approval Dear Mr. Klein: Please let this letter serve as notice that the Generator Interconnection Application provided to Holy Cross Energy is complete as of August ,l3,2018 and the system design satisfies our interconnection requirements. If any of the following information is incorrect or changes prior to putting your generator into service. please contact me immediately to ensure your incentive reservation is not cancelled. EXHIBIT Toog IZ Generator site: 773 County Rd I 12 Carbondale. CO Generator details: 2L60 kW solar system lnstaller: Sunsense. Inc Reserved Incentive: $9.420.00 Expiration: l2ll l/2018 Recipient Sunsense. Inc. Payment of the above incentive is contingent on demonstration that all interconnection requirements have been fully met in Holy Cross' sole.judgement, and maintaining conrpliance with the prograln rules, If requirements are not met prior to the expiration date listed above, you may be still be eligible for an incentive payment, contingent on the availability offunds and program rules at the time of completion. This letter seryes as contingent approval to interconnect a generator, it does not constitute permission to operate in parallel with Holy Cross'electric disr'ibution systenr. The following docunrents rlust be returned to l-loly Cross Energy prior to parallel operation of the system: . A signed Generator Interconnection Agreenrent lenclosed). Certificate of Cornpletion. Ploofthat the system has passed linal electrical inspection. Certificate ofinsurance shorving Iiability coverage in effect prior 1o request for inspection. Minimum single lirrrit for bodily iniury and propert) darnage is $1,000,000 After the above has been reviewed and accepted by Holy Cross, a witness test will be scheduled. The system must be disconnected until such a time as Holy Cross performs or waives (in writing) the witness test. Holy Cross will change out the electrical meter, if necessary, to allow net metering and reserves the right to further inspect the system to verifl,that all interconnection requirements have been met. Payment of any incentive from Holy Cross requires that the following have been provided to Holy Cross in an acceptable manner:. A signed Renervable Energy Credit Sales and Assignment Agreement (enclosedl. A detailed final invoice, rvith cost breakouts shorvn for generator. inverter or controls, racking. balance ofsystem. labor. de"sign. permitting, and taxes. Please contact me with your questions and concerns. Sincerely, HOLY CROSS ENERGY I-isa Reed Power Supply Analysl A Tiruchstonc Encrgy' C.r.,pcrrtir" (h; Patrick Waller From: Sent: To: Subject: Hi Pat, Tyler Sweeney <tyler@sunsensesolar.com > Wednesday, October 17,2018 8:40 AM Patrick Waller; Dirk Summers RE: Director's Decision So regarding glare: Solar panels employ anti-reflective glare technology in their glass in order to "direct" more sunlight into the solar cells of the panels instead of reflecting it away from the panels - this helps the panels produce more energy. With only one house within view of the solar panels, and that house being located in front of and over a 7/3'd of a mile away, there should be no glare impact from the solar array - the arc of the sun will not allow for direct reflection off the glass towards the house. There have been studies conducted in which solar glare impacts were assessed at airports and the results concluded that glare was not a factor - see the link below to the article that summarizes the study. Hopefully this information is sufficient for the director to approve the project and allow us to proceed. Please let us know as soon as you have more information. Thanks. https://www.sola rchoice.net.a u/blog/sola r-pa nels-nea r-a irports-gla re-issue/ Tyler Sweeney Sunsense Solar 1629 Dolores Way, Suite E Carbondale, CO 81623 970.963.L420 www.Su nsenseSola r.com 3 !) r'J,yEj/g EsOLARlDr5lGNlBrJrrrf From: Patrick Waller <pwaller@garfield-county.com> Sent: Tuesday, October L6,2018 1:32 PM To: Dirk Summers <D.Summers@sunsensesolar.com> Cc: Tyler Sweeney <tyler@sunsensesola r.com> Subject: RE: Director's Decision Hi Tyler and Dirk, One quick check-in, my Director has asked if you can provide a little more information on the glare, potential impacts to neighboring properties, and what technology you all are using that can help reduce the glare. Thanks,