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Major Impact Review- Land Use Change Permit
Solar Energy System - Large
Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Projects
Tax Parcel No. 240923300098
Section 1: General Application Materials
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Application Narrative
Introduction
Pivot Energy, LLC ("Applicant") is applying for a Land Use Change Permit, Major Impact Review for a proposed
Solar Energy System — Large on behalf of the property owner, Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP, and as manager of Pivot
Solar 1 LLC and Pivot Solar 3 LLC, the operators of the solar arrays. The proposed development will consist of two
solar arrays installed adjacent to each other on the subject parcel (ID no. 240923300098). The energy generated
from these arrays will be connected to Xcel Energy's power grid and will provide cost savings to participants in
Xcel's Solar*Rewards Community program. The facility will be operated under a land lease from the property
owner.
Land and Zoning
The subject parcel is zoned Rural, and located just south-west of Parachute. The land lies between the Interstate
70 and Old US Hwy 6 rights -of -way, and already features multiple oil and gas extraction and storage facilities
onsite. Surrounding land is primarily vacant with two rural residences some distance away to the south-west. There
is an Xcel Energy 3-phase power distribution line crossing the parcel, to which these facilities will interconnect
directly.
Permits
An expected list of permits (and non -ministerial approvals or consultations) for this development is as follows:
• Garfield County: Land Use Change Permit (Major Impact Review, Solar Energy System — Large)
• Army Corps of Engineers: Finding of No Impact / No Jurisdiction; consultation ongoing
• US Fish & Wildlife / Colorado Parks & Wildlife: Wildlife Impact Mitigation strategy; consultation ongoing
• Colorado Department of Transportation: Access Permit for Old US Hwy 6 street access
• Garfield County: Fencing Construction Permit
• Garfield County: Grading/Driveway Construction Permit
• State of Colorado: Electrical Construction Permit
Hours of Operation
During construction, onsite activity is largely expected to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm, Monday to
Saturday. Construction is expected to take approximately 3 months. During operation, the unmanned facility will be
operational during daylight hours and will cease operations shortly after sunset each day.
Technology and Operation
There will be two solar arrays; one with a nameplate generation capacity of 2 MWdc, the other 1 MWdc for a total of
3MWdc in aggregate. The technology for the solar arrays will consist of driven steel pile supports with poly -silicon
solar modules mounted to a metal racking atop the supports. The rows of solar modules will track the path of the
sun across the sky, known as single -axis tracking. This allows for maximum efficiency in generating power. At
maximum tilt, the leading edge of the solar module will be approximately 8ft above grade. The solar modules will
produce DC power, which is converted to AC power at the inverter. This power is then injected into the grid and
carried to the nearby substation for further distribution. Cable runs are expected to be trenched and run
underground. There will be a central concrete pad housing standard utility electrical equipment such as switchgear,
production meter, transformers, a weather station, and equipment monitoring and control systems. All equipment
installed will be new, of good quality, and will meet all required testing and safety standards.
Each array will be surrounded with a decorative 8-foot high wildlife friendly fence, of similar specifications to game
fencing used by CDOT along highway rights -of -way. Each array will feature an all-weather gravel driveway that
leads from the existing access road onsite to the equipment pads. Access to each array will be gated for security,
and the utility and any relevant local agencies such as fire or police will be provided with access details. There will
be electrical hazard signage mounted on the perimeter fence and access gate.
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The facility will operate for an initial term of 20 years, with the possibility of an extended operating life for up to 20
more years. During operation, the facility will be unmanned. The tracking system will actuate automatically
according to sensor input, and the inverters and electrical equipment will be in operation during daylight hours. No
security lighting is proposed for the facility; there will be a single task light at each equipment pad should nighttime
repairs or maintenance be necessary. There will be very little traffic to the site during the operational phase;
intermittent visits on a monthly or quarterly basis by utility personnel can be expected, or as needed to replace
faulty equipment. Once construction is complete, the area within the perimeter fence will be re -seeded in
accordance with the enclosed re -vegetation plan. Landscaping maintenance will occur on a regular basis during the
growing season; the standard method of vegetation management will be mechanical, although Applicant is
exploring other options for vegetation management and, if practicable, will seek to use livestock grazing as a
means of vegetation control.
Below are photographs of similar installations already completed, to show the relative size and scale of installations
of this type.
Aerial view
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Equipment pad and typical electrical equipment
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Typical solar array row
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Racking support structure, typical:
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SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
THIS SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE ("Short Form") is made and entered into as of
/ , , 2020 by and between Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP whose residence/mailing address
is PO Box 26 Woody Creek, CO 81656 ("Owner"), and TCA Microgrid Energy LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Company, dba Pivot Energy LLC, whose address is 1750 15th St. Suite #400
Denver, CO 80202 ("Company") (Owner and Company the "Parties" and each a "Party"), and
provides as follows:
WITNESSETH
The Parties agree:
1. The Parties have entered into a Solar lease ("Agreement") dated as of , 2020
("Effective Date"). The Agreement grants Company exclusive rights in and to certain land more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit A ("Land") as well as in and to any easements, rights -
of -way, and other rights and benefits relating or appurtenant to the Land ("Property"). The
Agreement also restricts certain uses of and grants certain interests in and to the Property.
2. Generally, the Agreement: (a) concerns the development of solar energy project(s) by
Company involving the Property ("Project"); (b) grants Company easements, leases, and other
rights related to the Property; and, (c) limits, prohibits, and restricts other development or use(s)
of the Property that interfere with the rights granted Company by the Agreement.
3. The Agreement consists of two periods — a "Development Term" and an "Operations
Term" (together the "Term").
The Development Term is three (3) years from the Effective Date.
If Company does not enter Operation Terms before the end of the Development Term, and Owner
does not agree to an extension of the Development Term, then the lease will become null and void.
Company will also file a lease termination memorandum with the county clerk to terminate the
lease within 30 days of the expiration of the Development Term if the Operations Term is not
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entered into by Company. In the event Company fails to or is unable to file a lease termination
memorandum at the expiration of the Development Period, Owner may file an affidavit of non -
operation which will have the same effect as the lease termination memorandum.
The Operations Term starts on the earlier of: (a) Company's notice to Owner of the start of the
Operations Term; (b) the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of the start of construction
of the Project as set forth in a notice from Company to Owner; or, (c) the first day the Project
delivers electricity in commercial quantities (excluding test energy) and continuing thereafter until
the date that is twenty one (21) years after this date. By notice to Owner, Company has the right
to extend the Operations Term for up to two (2) additional consecutive periods of ten (10) years
each.
4. By the Agreement, Owner grants Company certain exclusive and non-exclusive rights.
For the Development Term, Owner grants Company exclusive rights to the Property for
performing "Development," which means (a) all actions, studies, and tests related to the evaluation
and investigation by Company of the suitability of the Property for solar energy development,
including performing the following on the Property: (i) inspections and surveys; (ii)
archaeological, avian, geologic, and soils studies and tests; (iii) electrical interconnection and
transmission studies and tests; (iv) environmental inspections, studies, and surveys; (v) the
operation of equipment for evaluating, measuring, and monitoring meteorological conditions; and,
(vi) conducting meteorological studies and tests and (b) construction of the Project including of
those systems authorized to be located on the Property during the Operations Term.
For the Operations Term, Company will have exclusive use and possession of the Land and to the
extent permitted under the pertinent grant/right to Owner exclusive right to all other parts of the
Property. Company will have the right to use the Property for Development and for testing,
permitting, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, repowering and
decommissioning of the Project and for all uses contemplated in the permits or authorizations
relating to the Project, including all activities necessary, incidental or convenient to that use, and
any other lawful uses consistent with the operation of the Project, including, the following
activities (collectively, the "Intended Use"):
As Company deems necessary in its sole discretion, whether on or off the Property,
Company may erect, relocate, repair, replace, maintain, operate and remove (a) on and
from the Land solar energy measurement, collection, conversion, and generation systems
and equipment of any type and quantity, including fences, foundations, racking systems,
inverters, converters, substations, interconnection and switching facilities, tracking
systems, buildings, and other equipment and improvements for the conversion of solar
energy into electricity and for the storage of such electricity and (b) and on and from the
Property transmission, distribution, and communication lines, poles, anchors, support
structures, underground cables, and associated equipment and appurtenances, and roads.
Any such equipment, facilities or other improvements erected or constructed on the
Property are referred to as the "Improvements";
Company may remove, trim, prune, top or otherwise control the growth of any tree, shrub,
plant or other vegetation or dismantle, demolish, and remove any improvement, structure,
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embankment, impediment, berm, wall, fence or other object, on or that intrudes (or could
intrude) into the Property or that could obstruct, interfere with or impair the Project or the
Intended Use, as well as perform grading on the Property;
Company may occupy, use, renovate, rebuild, demolish, and/or remove any existing
structures on the Property, including use of any structures as office or living quarters in
connection with construction, operation, and management of the Project; and,
Company may control and restrict access onto and over and across the Property.
Owner consents to Company's location of the Improvements at any location on the Property,
including at or near property lines.
5. The Agreement also, among other things: (a) restricts Owner's access to the Property
during the Term; (b) requires Owner to grant such further easements for access and utility purposes
as Company may require; (c) prohibits any activities, whether on or off the Property, that interfere
with the passage of sunlight on to the Property; (d) includes an express grant of a solar easement
as described in Colorado Revised Statutes 38-32.5-100.3 et seq; (e) includes a mechanism for
dividing the Property into multiple separate leases for separate projects; (f) includes a waiver by
Owner of any interest in the Improvements, including any potential lien rights; (g) addresses the
rights of the Parties in the case of a condemnation of all or part of the Property; (h) authorizes
Company to satisfy Owner's obligations that may become a lien or encumbrance on the Property
or Improvements; (i) includes limited remedies and prohibits certain remedies; and, (j) includes
limited bases for termination.
6. The Agreement runs with the Property for the Term and includes a quiet enjoyment clause.
7. The Agreement includes broad assignment and finance -related provisions in favor of
Company, including: (a) the right of Company and its assignees to assign (including by
assignment, lease, or sublease, or a grant of licenses, easements, sub -easements or co -easements)
all or part of their rights under the Agreement and/or the Improvements, including for collateral
security purposes; (b) the right of Company or its assignees to mortgage the Leasehold Estate and
the Improvements; (c) the obligation of Owner to give Company and Leasehold Mortgagees notice
of defaults; (d) the right of Leasehold Mortgagees or assignees to exercise Company's rights under
the Agreement and/or take title to the Leasehold Estate, Improvements, and/or Company's rights
under the Agreement (but as provided for in the Agreement Leasehold Mortgagees have no
obligations under the Agreement unless and until they hold a direct interest in the Leasehold
Estate); (e) limited bases for termination (i.e. only in the case of uncured monetary defaults and
after expiration of all applicable cure periods); (f) cure rights in favor of Company and Leasehold
Mortgagees and separate cure periods for Company and Leasehold Mortgagees; and, (f) the
obligation of Owner to execute a new lease if the Agreement is terminated.
8. The conditions, covenants, definitions (including the definition of capitalized terms not
defined in this Short Form), limitations, restrictions, and terms governing the encumbrances
imposed on the Property, restrictions on use of the Property, and rights granted in and to the
Property are set forth in the Agreement. Without limitation, and except as expressly authorized by
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the Agreement, these include Owner's covenant to not grant any third party any rights to evaluate
or develop the Property. Also, the Agreement specifies limitations, requirements, and/or
restrictions, on: (a) the conveyance and development of mineral rights associated with the Property
(including a surface use relinquishment by Owner, as well as a requirement that any mineral
interest owners enter a surface use or accommodation agreement with Company); (b) interference
with the Project and/or with the rights granted in the Agreement; and/or, (c) "severance" of solar
rights associated with the Property or revenue related to the Agreement.
9. Also by the Agreement Owner covenants: (a) to obtain for the benefit of Company a non -
disturbance and subordination agreement from each holder of an interest in the Property; (b) to
amend the Agreement as Company may request in connection with its financing; and, (c) to
execute consents and estoppel certificates as Company may request from time -to -time.
10. The Parties have executed and recorded this Short Form for the purpose of giving record
notice of the Agreement, of the exclusive easements, leases, and rights it grants, and of certain
restrictions it imposes. All of the conditions, covenants, and terms regarding the Agreement are
more particularly set forth in the Agreement, which is incorporated by this reference. In the event
of any conflict between the conditions and terms set forth in this Short Form and the conditions
and terms set forth in the Agreement, the conditions and terms of the Agreement will control and
govern. This Short Form may be executed and/or recorded in counterparts.
SIGNATURE PAGES FOLLOW
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE as
of the date set forth above.
OWNER: S-�`�'�+L
STATE OF (2o / ra aka )
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On tlf.0 20,20, before me, the undersigns , a Notary Public in and for said County
and ate, personally appeared' % Arm B 0 s ersonally known to me (or proved to me
on the basis of satisfactory evidenyj to be the perso s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the
within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the within instrument.
JOCELYN BRACAMONTES
NOTARY PUBUC
STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20174000416
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES JANUARY 04, 2021
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE as
of the date set forth above.
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On , 24a before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and
State, personally appeared , personally known to me (or proved to me on the
basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within
instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the within instrument.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
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Notary Public
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NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF COLORADO
NOTARY ID 20194011170
MY COMMISSION EXPIRES MAR 21, 2023
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EXHIBIT A TO
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND
THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN Garfield COUNTY, Colorado,
DESCRIBED AS:
Parcel
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Portion of Section
Acreage
2409-233-000-98
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Account R260298
Owner STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
Physical Address Not available
PARACHUTE81635
Mailing Address PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO
81656-0026
Acres 142.67
2018 MITI Levy 49.9499
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EXHIBIT D
FORM OF
SHORT FORM
REQUESTED BY AND
WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
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SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
THIS SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE ("Short Form") is made and entered into as of
a t , 2020 by and between Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP whose residence/mailing address
is PO Box 26 Woody Creek, CO 81656 ("Owner"), and TCA Microgrid Energy LLC, dba Pivot
Energy LLC a Florida Limited Liability Company, whose address is 1536 Wynkoop St. Suite #400
Denver, CO 80202 ("Company") (Owner and Company the "Parties" and each a "Party"), and
provides as follows:
WITNES SETH
The Parties agree:
1. The Parties have entered into a Solar lease ("Agreement") dated as of , .// , 2020
("Effective Date"). The Agreement grants Company exclusive rights in and to certain land more
particularly described in the attached Exhibit A ("Land") as well as in and to any easements, rights -
of -way, and other rights and benefits relating or appurtenant to the Land ("Property"). The
Agreement also restricts certain uses of and grants certain interests in and to the Property.
2. Generally, the Agreement: (a) concerns the development of solar energy project(s) by
Company involving the Property ("Project"); (b) grants Company easements, leases, and other
rights related to the Property; and, (c) limits, prohibits, and restricts other development or use(s)
of the Property that interfere with the rights granted Company by the Agreement.
3. The Agreement consists of two periods — a "Development Term" and an "Operations
Term" (together the "Term").
The Development Term is three (3) years from the Effective Date.
If Company does not enter Operation Terms before the end of the Development Term, and Owner
does not agree to an extension of the Development Term, then the lease will become null and void.
Company will also file a lease termination memorandum with the county clerk to terminate the
lease within 30 days of the expiration of the Development Term if the Operations Term is not
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entered into by Company. In the event Company fails to or is unable to file a lease termination
memorandum at the expiration of the Development Period, Owner may file an affidavit of non -
operation which will have the same effect as the lease termination memorandum.
The Operations Term starts on the earlier of: (a) Company's notice to Owner of the start of the
Operations Term; (b) the date that is twelve (12) months after the date of the start of construction
of the Project as set forth in a notice from Company to Owner; or, (c) the first day the Project
delivers electricity in commercial quantities (excluding test energy) and continuing thereafter until
the date that is twenty one (21) years after this date. By notice to Owner, Company has the right
to extend the Operations Term for up to two (2) additional consecutive periods of ten (10) years
each.
4. By the Agreement, Owner grants Company certain exclusive and non-exclusive rights.
For the Development Term, Owner grants Company exclusive rights to the Property for
performing "Development," which means (a) all actions, studies, and tests related to the evaluation
and investigation by Company of the suitability of the Property for solar energy development,
including performing the following on the Property: (i) inspections and surveys; (ii)
archaeological, avian, geologic, and soils studies and tests; (iii) electrical interconnection and
transmission studies and tests; (iv) environmental inspections, studies, and surveys; (v) the
operation of equipment for evaluating, measuring, and monitoring meteorological conditions; and,
(vi) conducting meteorological studies and tests and (b) construction of the Project including of
those systems authorized to be located on the Property during the Operations Term.
For the Operations Term, Company will have exclusive use and possession of the Land and to the
extent permitted under the pertinent grant/right to Owner exclusive right to all other parts of the
Property. Company will have the right to use the Property for Development and for testing,
permitting, construction, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, repowering and
decommissioning of the Project and for all uses contemplated in the permits or authorizations
relating to the Project, including all activities necessary, incidental or convenient to that use, and
any other lawful uses consistent with the operation of the Project, including, the following
activities (collectively, the "Intended Use"):
As Company deems necessary in its sole discretion, whether on or off the Property,
Company may erect, relocate, repair, replace, maintain, operate and remove (a) on and
from the Land solar energy measurement, collection, conversion, and generation systems
and equipment of any type and quantity, including fences, foundations, racking systems,
inverters, converters, substations, interconnection and switching facilities, tracking
systems, buildings, and other equipment and improvements for the conversion of solar
energy into electricity and for the storage of such electricity and (b) and on and from the
Property transmission, distribution, and communication lines, poles, anchors, support
structures, underground cables, and associated equipment and appurtenances, and roads.
Any such equipment, facilities or other improvements erected or constructed on the
Property are referred to as the "Improvements";
Company may remove, trim, prune, top or otherwise control the growth of any tree, shrub,
plant or other vegetation or dismantle, demolish, and remove any improvement, structure,
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embankment, impediment, berm, wall, fence or other object, on or that intrudes (or could
intrude) into the Property or that could obstruct, interfere with or impair the Project or the
Intended Use, as well as perform grading on the Property;
Company may occupy, use, renovate, rebuild, demolish, and/or remove any existing
structures on the Property, including use of any structures as office or living quarters in
connection with construction, operation, and management of the Project; and,
Company may control and restrict access onto and over and across the Property.
Owner consents to Company's location of the Improvements at any location on the Property,
including at or near property lines.
5. The Agreement also, among other things: (a) restricts Owner's access to the Property
during the Term; (b) requires Owner to grant such further easements for access and utility purposes
as Company may require; (c) prohibits any activities, whether on or off the Property, that interfere
with the passage of sunlight on to the Property; (d) includes an express grant of a solar easement
as described in Colorado Revised Statutes 38-32.5-100.3 et seq; (e) includes a mechanism for
dividing the Property into multiple separate leases for separate projects; (f) includes a waiver by
Owner of any interest in the Improvements, including any potential lien rights; (g) addresses the
rights of the Parties in the case of a condemnation of all or part of the Property; (h) authorizes
Company to satisfy Owner's obligations that may become a lien or encumbrance on the Property
or Improvements; (i) includes limited remedies and prohibits certain remedies; and, (j) includes
limited bases for termination.
6. The Agreement runs with the Property for the Term and includes a quiet enjoyment clause.
7. The Agreement includes broad assignment and finance -related provisions in favor of
Company, including: (a) the right of Company and its assignees to assign (including by
assignment, lease, or sublease, or a grant of licenses, easements, sub -easements or co -easements)
all or part of their rights under the Agreement and/or the Improvements, including for collateral
security purposes; (b) the right of Company or its assignees to mortgage the Leasehold Estate and
the Improvements; (c) the obligation of Owner to give Company and Leasehold Mortgagees notice
of defaults; (d) the right of Leasehold Mortgagees or assignees to exercise Company's rights under
the Agreement and/or take title to the Leasehold Estate, Improvements, and/or Company's rights
under the Agreement (but as provided for in the Agreement Leasehold Mortgagees have no
obligations under the Agreement unless and until they hold a direct interest in the Leasehold
Estate); (e) limited bases for termination (i.e. only in the case of uncured monetary defaults and
after expiration of all applicable cure periods); (f) cure rights in favor of Company and Leasehold
Mortgagees and separate cure periods for Company and Leasehold Mortgagees; and, (f) the
obligation of Owner to execute a new lease if the Agreement is terminated.
8. The conditions, covenants, definitions (including the definition of capitalized terms not
defined in this Short Form), limitations, restrictions, and terms governing the encumbrances
imposed on the Property, restrictions on use of the Property, and rights granted in and to the
Property are set forth in the Agreement. Without limitation, and except as expressly authorized by
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the Agreement, these include Owner's covenant to not grant any third party any rights to evaluate
or develop the Property. Also, the Agreement specifies limitations, requirements, and/or
restrictions, on: (a) the conveyance and development of mineral rights associated with the Property
(including a surface use relinquishment by Owner, as well as a requirement that any mineral
interest owners enter a surface use or accommodation agreement with Company); (b) interference
with the Project and/or with the rights granted in the Agreement; and/or, (c) "severance" of solar
rights associated with the Property or revenue related to the Agreement.
9. Also by the Agreement Owner covenants: (a) to obtain for the benefit of Company a non -
disturbance and subordination agreement from each holder of an interest in the Property; (b) to
amend the Agreement as Company may request in connection with its financing; and, (c) to
execute consents and estoppel certificates as Company may request from time -to -time.
10. The Parties have executed and recorded this Short Form for the purpose of giving record
notice of the Agreement, of the exclusive easements, leases, and rights it grants, and of certain
restrictions it imposes. All of the conditions, covenants, and terms regarding the Agreement are
more particularly set forth in the Agreement, which is incorporated by this reference. In the event
of any conflict between the conditions and terms set forth in this Short Form and the conditions
and terms set forth in the Agreement, the conditions and terms of the Agreement will control and
govern. This Short Form may be executed and/or recorded in counterparts.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE as
of the date set forth above.
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within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their
authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or
the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the within instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE as
of the date set forth above.
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instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed the same in his/her/their authorized
capacity(ies), and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s), or the entity
upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the within instrument.
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EXHIBIT A TO
SHORT FORM OF SOLAR LEASE
DESCRIPTION OF THE LAND
THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN Garfield COUNTY, Colorado,
DESCRIBED AS:
Parcel
Township
Range
Section
Portion of Section
Acreage
2409-233-000-98
27
7S
96W
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21
Total Acreage
21
Physical Address Not available
PARACHUTE 81635
Mailing Address PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK. CO
81656-0026
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8/21/2020
Mr Patrick Waller, Senior Planner
Garfield County Community Development Department
108 8'h Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Letter of Authorization
Dear Mr. Waller:
I hereby grant permission to Pivot Energy LLC and its representatives to apply for any Planning
or Building permits on behalf of Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP for the property located on Old Hwy
6, Parachute 81635 (Parcel no. 240923300098), and to act on behalf of Strait Bottom Ranch
LLLP in all permitting matters related to the proposed solar facility on this property.
Acknowledged and signed as of the day first written above:
Owner: Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP
By:
Name: Mary A ne Bosley
Title:
Manager
pivotenergy.net
Parcel
240923300083
240923300083
240923300083
240923300098
240923300098
240923300098
240923300098
240927100075
240927300114
ROW
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Physical Address
6590 6 & 24 HWY PARACHUTE
6590 6 & 24 HWY PARACHUTE
6590 6 & 24 HWY PARACHUTE
Not available PARACHUTE
Not available PARACHUTE
Not available PARACHUTE
Not available PARACHUTE
5537 6 & 24 HWY PARACHUTE
Not available PARACHUTE
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Owner
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
BRAY, BRIAN & PORTER, NATHAN
BRAY, BRIAN & PORTER, NATHAN
Account Num
R260173
R260173
R260173
R260298
R260298
R260298
R260298
R260099
R460022
Mailing Address
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656-0026
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656-0026
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656-0026
PO BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO 81656-0026
875 26 ROAD GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
875 26 ROAD GRAND JUNCTION, CO 81506
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CERTIFICATION OF MINERAL OWNER RESEARCH
This form is to be completed and submitted with any application for a Land Use Change Permit.
Mineral interests may be severed from surface right interests in real property. C.R.S. § 24-65.5-101, et seq,
requires notification to mineral owners when a landowner applies for an application for development from a
local government. As such, the landowner must research the current owners of mineral interests for the
property.
The Garfield County Land Use and Development Code of 2013 ("LUDC") Section 4-101(E)(1)(b)(4) requires
written notice to owners of mineral interests in the subject property in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-65.5-101,
et seq, "as such owners can be identified through the records in the office of the Clerk and Recorder or
Assessor, or through other means." This form is proof of applicant's compliance with the Colorado Revised
Statutes and the LUDC.
The undersigned applicant certifies that mineral owners have been researched for the subject property as
required pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-65.5-101, et seq, and Section 4-101 (E)(1)(b)(4) of the Garfield County Land
Use and Development Code, as amended. As a result of that research, the undersigned applicant certifies
the following (Please initial on the blank line next to the statement that accurately reflects the result of
research):
_ I own the entire mineral estate relative to the subject property; or
X Minerals are owned by the parties listed below
The names and addresses of any and all mineral owners identified are provided below (attach additional pages
as necessary):
Name of Mineral Owner
Mailing Address of Mineral Owner
see attached sheet
see attached sheet
acknowledge I reviewed C.R.S. § 24-65.5-101, et seq, and I am in compliance with said statue and the
LUDC.
Applicant's Signature
03 September 2020
Date
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VIAEnergy
Major Impact Review: Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Projects (parcel no. 240923300098)
Mineral Owners and Interested Parties
Caerus Piceance 1 r f:
600 17thStreet Stiate 1600N
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IEP Rock- Mountain. LLC
4828 Loop Coal Dr._ Suite 900
Holt IX 77081
WPX Ewes i Rocky Ixs'uaain, LLC .
caret Mahaffey Gilbert
2029 N. pth Street
G aani I -maim CO 81501
1001 17ffi. Strut State 1200
Deriver, CO 00202
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PO Box 26
Voody Creek CO S 1656
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PO Bex 26
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1532 Willow Drive
Clersierme. WY S2D01
Clara Louise Nash.
PO Box 830
Canon City. CO S1215
N.P_ Dod Company
Attu ALP. Dodge, Jr.
S 701 West Dodge Road
Omaha_ NE 68114
Laura B_ Nash
1224Harrison A' e
Canon City. CO 81215
Cris E. & Irene P. 1kilahaffey
PO Bose 235
P'araclarte, CO 81635
Charlotte AnaLawrence Living Rink
PO Box 1141
Boise City- OIL 73933
/iFtioie Mahaffey Estate
Hazel Time
83 Highway 213 North
Cut Bank, -MT 59427
Attu Dolma Jo3reMahaffey
PO Box 492263
Redding CA 96049-2263
Will 1,1ahaffey
do Amyl L Ivlahailey
1205North Lh versityRoad
Spo _ WA 99306 4812
1kflarchanii-VAllis Revocable Manes -al Inert
dated Family 23, 2006
Ate He1eaL Marchand
4807 State HiE vay9
Canon City. CO S 1212
Donna Jo}ee ham'
PO Box 492263
Redding CA 96049-2263
Linda 1114rillis
1648 Illinois
CanonCity: CO 81212
Mahal h+linerals, LLC
Arta John W. Frederick
216 30 Road
Crand. Jumrtion, 00 81503
First National Bank of de San Jens_ tia
First National Bank of fie Rockies, fka
First National Bank of Grand Junction
Inmtee for Alice Louise Mahaffey Trust
2452 US Highway 6 & 50
Grand Juadion CO 81505
Maureen Mahaffey Frederick
216 30 Road
Grand Jurl iion 00 81503
First National Bank of l San hum. tia
First National Bank of the Rockies, fka
First National Bank of Ctand Jumctioa
Irustee CrnlleV. Mahaffey deceased
2452 I2452 US Highway 6 & 50
Grand Jraciion_ CO 81505
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STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
NAME OF ENTITY: The name of the entity to which this Statement relates is Strait
Bottom LLLP.
TYPE OF ENTITY: The entity is a Limited Liability Limited Partnership formed under the
laws of the State of Colorado.
MAILING ADDRESS: The mailing address for the entity is P. O. Box 26, Woody Creek,
Colorado 81656.
AUTHORIZED PERSON: The name and position of the person authorized to execute
instruments conveying, encumbering or otherwise affecting title to real property on behalf
of the entity are as follows:
Name
Mary Anne Bosely
LIMITATIONS: None.
Dated this 30th day of December, 2004.
STATE OF COLORADO 7
1 ss
COUNTY OF GARFIELD )
Position
General Partner
Mary Anal Partner
The foregoing instrument was subscribed, sworn to and acknowledged before me
this 30th day of December, 2004, by Mary Anne Bosely as General Partner of Strait Bottom
LLLP.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
My Commission expires: October 31, 2007
Notary Public
1 Wu h..drvnruni-nc.�.�
AFTER RECORDING RETURN TO: SCIIL•'NK, KEItsT S nEWI\'TER
302 t1TH ST., STE. 310, GLeNwOOD SPR11,7GS, CO 81601
Garfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT
APPLICATION FORM
TYPE OF APPLICATION
Administrative Review
0 Development in 100-Year Floodplain
]Limited
Impact Review
0 Development in 100-Year Floodplain Variance
Major Impact Review
JJ Code Text Amendment
=Amendments to an iaptEroved LUCP
[J Rezoning
QLIR OMIR I ISUP
[]Zone District E]PUDEjPUD Amendment
Minor Temporary Housing Facility
DAdministrative Interpretation
rlvacation of a County Road/Public ROW
[]Appeal of Administrative Interpretation
]Location and Extent Review
Areas and Activities of State Interest
EJComprehensive
Plan Amendmenii
UM Accommodation Pursuant to Fair Housing Act
=Pipeline Development
111111Variance
1=Iiime Extension (also check type of original application)
INVOLVED PARTIES
Owner/Applicant
Name: Strait Bottom Ranch LLLP c/o Pivot Energy
Mailing Address: PO Box 26
City: Woody Creek
coulteryoung@gmail.com
Phone: (970 ) 710-7704
State: CD Zip Code: 81656
Representative (Authorization Required)
Name: Luke Rickard
Mailing Address: 1750 15th Street, Suite 400
City: Denver
E-mail: lrickard@pivotenergy.net
Phone: ( 970 ) 819-2252
State: CO Zip Code: 80202
PROJECT NAME AND LOCATION
Project Name:
Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Community Solar Garden Project
Assessor's Parcel Number: 2 4 0 9 - 2 3 3- 0 0- 0 9 8
Physical/Street Address: Old Hwy 6, Parachute, CO 81635
Legal Description: Lot 1, NW4NE4, NE4NE4 Section 27, Township 7S, Range 96W
Zone District: Rural
142.67
Property Size (acres):
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Existing Use: Primarily vacant and undisturbed with some oil/gas/mineral extraction and/or storage and
processing already present on parcel
Proposed Use (From Use Table 3-403): Solar Energy System, Large
Description of Project: An aggregate 3 MWp (2MWp + 1MWp) solar energy facility comprised of
polysilicon solar modules, distributed inverter architecture, single -axis tracking mounting system, and
associated utility equipment. Facility will use existing permitted access from Old Highway 6.
REQUEST FOR WAIVERS
Submission Requirements
The Applicant requesting a Waiver of Submission Requirements per Section 4-202. List:
Section: M Section: K
Section: N Section: )
Waiver of Standards
❑ The Applicant is requesting a Waiver of Standards per Section 4-118. List:
Section: Section:
Section: Section:
1 have read the statements above and have provided the required attached information which is
correct and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of operty Owner or Aut
OFFICIAL USE ONLY
File Number: -
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Date
Fee Paid: $
1CGarfield County
Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
LPRE-APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 240923300098
DATE: May 14, 2020
PROJECT: Pivot Energy - Solar Array
OWNER: Strait Bottom Ranch LLP
REPRESENTATIVE: Pivot Energy— Luke Rickard
PRACTICAL LOCATION: West of the Town of Parachute between 1-70 and US Highway 6 & 24
ZONING: Rural
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Impact Review — Land Use Change Permit
I. GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant is proposing to develop an approximately two -megawatt solar facility on an
approximately 142-acre parcel. The parcel is located west of the Town of Parachute between 1-70
and US Highway 6 & 24. There is existing oil and gas infrastructure on the property. Panels will be
single -axis and tracking.
The facility will provide electricity to Xcel Energy's grid and is associated with the Community Solar
Garden program. The solar facility will be enclosed by a fence, will tie into existing Xcel distribution
on the site, and will include associated solar infrastructure such as a switchgear. Single -axis tracking
panels are proposed.
Construction will be for a short period of time with minimal traffic generation for routine
maintenance after the initial constriction period. The site will be accessed off Highway 6 & 24.
Because the access is onto a CDOT right-of-way, Staff recommends that the applicant contact CDOT
to discuss access to the site.
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As the project will be visible to drivers, the applicant should address visibility issues and any
potential glare impacts from the facility. The applicant noted that there is a named drainage on the
property. Flood plain information should be provided, and the applicant should note that they will
be required to located any disturbance 35' from the typical and ordinary high water mark.
II. REGULATORY PROVISIONS APPLICANT IS REQURED TO ADDRESS
• Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030
• Garfield County Land Use and Development Code of 2013, as amended
• Table 3-403 Use Table — Solar Energy System — Large
• Article 15 Definitions
• Section 4-105 Major Impact Review
• Section 4-101 Common Review Procedures
• Table 4-102 Common Review Procedures and Required Notice
• Table 4-201 Application Submittal Requirements
• Section 4-203 Description of Submittal Requirements
• Sections 4-118 and 4-202 Submittal Waivers and Waivers from Standards
• Article 7 Standards Division 1 (General Approval Standards) Division 2 (General Resource
Protection Standards) and Division 3 (Site Planning and Development Standards) as applicable.
• Section 7-1101 Standards for Solar Energy Systems
III. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
The submittal requirements are outlined in Table 4-201 Submittal Requirements with complete
description in Section 4-203. The following items are highlighted:
1) General Application Materials
a) A narrative description of the use including operational details on the type of installation and
equipment proposed. This should also include a list of other permits that the solar facility will
be required to obtain.
b) Evidence of Ownership and Authorization to represent including any lease documentation
associated with the proposal.
c) Letter of authorization from the property owner authorizing Pivot Energy's representative to
submit and act on the application.
d) A listing of all property owners (with addresses) within 200 ft.
e) A listing of any mineral rights owners on the property (with addresses). Please complete the
included Mineral Research form.
f) Statement of Authority if an LLC, Corporation, or Trust (Trust Certification Letter) owns the
property
g) The Application Form - signed by the property owners.
h) Copy of this pre -application summary
i) A Title Commitment for the property
2) Vicinity Map
3) Site Plan - including utility locations, installations, and easements.
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4) Grading and drainage plan - adequate to address potential
impacts. A Professional Engineer
5) Landscape Plan for any proposed screening.
a) Reclamation should also be addressed in the case where
the project isn't completed or is discontinued after
construction has been initiated.
b) Weed management and re -vegetation plan in accordance
with Section 4-203(E)(18).
6) Impact Analysis — This should include consultant reports to
address requirements.
7) Traffic Study - representing anticipated traffic onsite during
construction and during regular operation.
8) Wastewater Plan — Addressing why the applicant does not
anticipate needing permanent wastewater infrastructure on
site.
9) Water Supply Plan — Addressing why the applicant does not
anticipate needing permanent water infrastructure on site.
10) Improvements Agreement — The applicant may request a
waiver from this submittal requirement if it is determined that
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.
12) Access permits, easements and access roadway details (demonstrate compliance with Section 7-
107 of the Land Use and Development Code).
13) A narrative response to Article 7 Standards 1, 2, and 3 as well as section 7-1101.
14) As appropriate - information on the type of solar arrays being utilized and related technical
information and infrastructure details.
15) The application should include an analysis of possible glare from the panels
16) Information regarding the existing drainage on the property, including any floodplain
information, information documenting that debris flow or flooding would not impact the panels,
and a demonstration that the solar panels are at least 35' from the typical and ordinary high
water mark, if applicable.
Application Submittal
3 Hard Copies
1 Digital PDF Copy (on CD or USB stick)
Both the paper and the digital copy
should be split into individual sections.
Please refer to the list included in your
pre -application conference summary for
the submittal requirements that are
appropriate for your application:
• General Application Materials
• Vicinity Map
• Site Plan
• Grading and Drainage Plan
• Landscape Plan
• Impact Analysis
• Traffic Study
• Water Supply/Distribution Plan
• Wastewater Management Plan
• Article 7 Standards
IV. APPLICATION REVIEW
a. Review by: Staff for completeness recommendation and referral agencies for
additional technical review
b. Public Hearing:
X Planning Commission
X Board of County Commissioners
_ Board of Adjustment
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c. Referral Agencies:
May include Garfield County Road and Bridge Department, Fire
Protection Districts, Garfield County Environmental Health Manager,
Garfield County Vegetation Manager, Garfield County Consulting
Engineer, Utility Providers, CDOT, Army Corps of Engineers and the
Town of Parachute.
V. APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
a. Planning Review Fees:
b. Referral Agency Fees:
c. Total Deposit:
$ 525
$ TBD — consulting engineer/civil engineer fees
$ 525 (additional hours are billed at $40.50 /hour)
Disclaimer
The foregoing summary is advisory in nature only and is not binding on the County. The summary is
based on current zoning, which is subject to change in the future, and upon factual representations
that may or may not be accurate. This summary does not create a legal or vested right. The summary
is valid for a six-month period, after which an update should be requested. The Applicant is advised
that the Application submittal once accepted by the County becomes public information and will be
available (including electronically for review by the public). Proprietary information can be redacted
from documents prior to submittal.
Pre -application Summary Prepared by:
AT3 ,11,
May 14, 2020
Patrick Waller Date
Senior Planner
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C. Section 4-105 Major Impact
Approximately 5 months if submittal is ornplete
Garfield County
Major Impact Review Process
(5ertnn 4-I0S)
r
Step 1: Pre-applitafion Conference
* Applicant has 5month% W submltervIlsatlots
Step 2; Application Submittal
Step 3: Completeness Review
* TObug ness days to review
alFincornplete, 51Eldays to remedy deficiencies
Step 4: Sc hed ule heating and Provide hic the
▪ Publlshod, posted, and mailed to adjacent properly owners within 200
Feet and mineral owners, at least 30da ys but no more than 6Q days pr iar
to PFanring Commission public hearing
Step 5: HeferraG
* 21 day comment period
Step 6: Evolution by director
Step 7: Planning Commission litevtew and Recommendation
Step & SChedUIe Hearing and Provide Notice
*Publlstied, posted, and mailed to adl acen t property wrier within 200 feet
and mineral owners, at least 30 days but no more than fid days prior to
aoccpublk hewing
Step 9; OOCC Brno kin
* Applicant his 1 year to meet any conditions of approval
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Staff
FROM: County Attomey's Office
DATE: .tune 24, 2014
RE: Mineral Interest Research
Mineral interests may be severed from surface right interests in real property. Colorado revised
statute 24-65.5-103 requires notification to mineral owners when a landowner applies for a land
use designation by a local government. As such, the landowner must research the current owners
of mineral interests for the property.
The Garfield County Land Use and Development Code of 2013 ("LUDC") Section 4-
101(E)(1)(b)(4) requires written notice to owners of mineral interests in the subject property "as
such owners can be identified through the records in the office of the Clerk and Recorder or
Assessor, or through other means."
It is the duty of the applicant to notify mineral interest owners. The following is a suggested
process to research mineral interests:
1. Review the current ownership deed for the property (i.e. Warranty Deed, Special
Warranty, Quit Claim Deed or Bargain and Sale Deed —NOT a Deed of Trust). The
ownership deed is usually one or two pages. Is there a reservation of mineral interests on
the ownership deed? Are there any exceptions to title? A deed may include a list of
reservations that reference mineral owners or oil and gas leases.
2. Review your title insurance policy. Are there exceptions to title listed under Schedule B-
II? If so, review for mineral interests that were reserved and oil and gas leases.
3. Check with the Assessor's office to determine if a mineral interest has been reserved
from the subject property. The Assessor's office no longer documents the mineral
reservation ownership for its tax roll records unless ownership has been proven. There
are only a limited number of mineral owners who have provided such information to the
Assessor's office so this may not provide any information, depending on your property.
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MEMO
June 24, 2014
Page 2
4. Research the legal description of the subject property with the Clerk and Recorder's
computer. You can search the Section, Township, and Range of the subject property.
You may find deeds for mineral interests for the subject property.
5. Research whether a Notice of Mineral Estate Ownership was filed for the subject
property. On the Clerk and Recorder's computer, search under Filter (on the right hand
side of the screen), General Recordings, Notice of Mineral Estate Ownership for the
subject property.
6. If you find mineral interest owners as reservations on your deed, listed in your title
insurance policy, from the Assessor's records or the Clerk and Recorder's computer, you
need to determine whether these mineral interests were transferred by deed and recorded
in the Clerk and Recorder's office.
7. Enter the name of the mineral interest owner as the Grantor in the Clerk and Recorder's
computer to see if the mineral interest was transferred. If you find a transfer deed, you
need to repeat this process to follow any transfer of the mineral interest to present day.
8. Include a description of your research process in your application and the name(s) and
address(es) of the current mineral interest owner(s).
Mineral interest research can be a difficult and time consuming process. If you are unable to
determine mineral rights ownership by yourself, consider hiring an attorney or landman.
Attorneys and landmen specialize in determining mineral rights ownership, but they charge a fee
for their services.
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LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
Land Title'
-GUARANTEE axAFrir;r
,Siren eydy—
Date: February 11, 2020
Subject: Attached Title Policy/Guarantee
Enclosed please find your product insuring the property located at PARACHUTE, CO 81635, PARACHUTE, CO
81635.
If you have any inquiries or require further assistance, please contact Melissa Schroder at (303) 270-0438 or
mschroder@ltgc.com
Chain of Title Documents:
Garfield county recorded 07/01/2005 under reception no.
677426
Garfield county recorded 07/01/2005 under reception no.
677422
Property Information Binder
CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS
1. Definition of Terms
The following terms when used in this Binder mean:
(a) "Land": The land described, specifically or by reference, in this Binder and improvements affixed
thereto which by law constitute real property;
(b) "Public Records"; those records which impart constructive notice of matters relating to said land;
(c) "Date": the effective date;
(d) "the Assured": the party or parties named as the Assured in this Binder, or in a supplemental writing
executed by the Company;
(e) "the Company" means Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, a Minnesota stock company.
2. Exclusions from Coverage of this Binder
The company assumes no liability including cost of defense by reason of the following:
(a) Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing authority that
levies taxes or assessments on real property or by the Public Records; taxes and assessments not yet
due or payable and special assessments not yet certified to the Treasurer's office.
(b) Unpatented mining claims; reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the issuance
thereof; water rights, claims or title to water.
(c) Title to any property beyond the lines of the Land, or title to streets, roads, avenues, lanes, ways or
waterways on which such land abuts, or the right to maintain therein vaults, tunnels, ramps, or any
other structure or improvement; or any rights or easements therein unless such property, rights or
easements are expressly and specifically set forth in said description.
(d) Mechanic's lien(s), judgment(s) or other lien(s).
(e) Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters: (a) created, suffered or agreed to by
the Assured;(b) not known to the Company, not recorded in the Public Records as of the Date, but
known to the Assured as ofthe Date; or (c) attaching or creating subsequent to the Date.
3. Prosecution of Actions
1. The Company shall have the right at its own costs to institute and prosecute any action or proceeding
or do any other act which in its opinion may be necessary or desirable to establish or confirm the
matters herein assured; and the Company may take any appropriate action under the terms of this
Binder, whether or not it shall be liable thereunder and shall not thereby concede liability or waive any
provision hereof.
2. In all cases where the Company does not institute and prosecute any action or proceeding, the
Assured shall permit the Company to use, at its option, the name of the Assured for this purpose.
Whenever requested by the Company, the Assured shall give the Company all reasonable aid in
prosecuting such action or proceeding, and the Company shall reimburse the Assured for any expense
so incurred.
4. Notice of Loss - Limitation of Action
A statement in writing of any loss or damage for which it is claimed the Company is liable under this Binder
shall be furnished to the Company within sixty days after such loss or damage shall have been determined,
and no right of action shall accrue to the Assured under this Binder until thirty days after such statement shall
have been furnished, and no recovery shall be had by the Assured under this Binder unless action shall be
commenced thereon with two years after expiration of the thirty day period. Failure to furnish the statement
of loss or damage or to commence the action within the time herinbefore specified, shall be conclusive bar
against maintenance by the Assured of any action under this Binder.
5. Option to Pay, Settle or Compromise Claims
The Company shall have the option to pay, settle or compromise for or in the name of the Assured any claim
which could result in loss to the Assured within the coverage of this Binder, or to pay the full amount of this
Binder. Such payment or tender of payment of the full amount of the Binder shall terminate all liability of the
Company hereunder.
6. Limitation of Liability - Payment of Loss
(a) The liability of the Company under this Binder shall be limited to the amount of actual loss sustained by
the Assured because of reliance upon the assurances herein set forth, but in no event shall the liability
exceed the amount of the liability stated on the face page hereof.
(b) The Company will pay all costs imposed upon the Assured in litigation carried on by the Company for
the Assured, and all costs and attorneys' fees in litigation carried on by the Assured with the written
authorization of the Company.
(c) No claim for loss or damages shall arise or be maintainable under this Binder (1) if the Company after
having received notice of any alleged defect, lien or encumbrance not shown as an Exception or
excluded herein removes such defect, lien or encumbrance within a reasonable time after receipt of
such notice, or (2) for liability voluntarily assumed by the Assured in settling any claim or suit without
written consent of the Company.
(d) All payments under this Binder, except for attorney's fees as provided for in paragraph 6(b) thereof,
shall reduce the amount of the liability hereunder pro tanto, and no payment shall be made without
producing this Binder or an acceptable copy thereof for endorsement of the payment unless the Binder
be lost or destroyed, in which case proof of the loss or destruction shall be furnished to the satisfaction
of the Company.
(e) When liability has been definitely fixed in accordance with the conditions of this Binder, the loss or
damage shall be payable within thirty days thereafter.
7. Subrogation Upon Payment or Settlement
Whenever the Company shall have settled a claim under this Binder, all right of subrogation shall vest in the
Company unaffected by any act of the Assured, and it shall be subrogated to and be entitled to all rights and
remedies which the Assured would have had against any person or property in respect to the claim had this
Binder not been issued. If the payment does not cover the loss of the Assured, the Company shall be
subrogated to the rights and remedies in the proportion which the payment bears to the amount of said loss.
The Assured, if requested by the Company, shall transfer to the Company all rights and remedies against any
person or property necessary in order to perfect the right of subrogation, and shall permit the Company to use
the name of the Assured in any transaction or litigation involving the rights or remedies.
8. Binder Entire Contract
Any action or actions or rights of action that the Assured may have or may bring against the Company arising
out of the subject matter hereof must be based on the provisions of this Binder. No provision or condition of
this Binder can be waived or changed except by a writing endorsed or attached hereto signed by the President,
a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary or other validating officer of the Company.
9. Notices. Where Sent
All notices required to be given the Company and any statement in writing required to be furnished the
Company shall be addressed to it at 400 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, (612) 371-
1111.
10. Arbitration
Unless prohibited by applicable law, either the Company or the insured may demand arbitration pursuant to the
Title Insurance Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association.
ANTI -FRAUD STATEMENT: Pursuant to CRS 10-1-128(6)(a), it is unlawful to knowingly provide false,
incomplete or misleading facts or information to an insurance company for the purpose of defrauding or
attempting to defraud the company. Penalties may include imprisonment, fines, denial of insurance and civil
damages. Any insurance company or agent of an insurance company who knowingly provides false,
incomplete, or misleading facts or information to a policyholder or claimant for the purpose of defrauding or
attempting to defraud the policyholder or claimant with regard to a settlement or award payable from insurance
proceeds shall be reported to the Colorado division of insurance within the department of regulatory agencies.
This anti -fraud statement is affixed and made a part of this policy.
Copyright 2006-2020 American Land Title Association. All rights reserved. The use of this form is restricted to
ALTA licensees and ALTA members in good standing as of the date of use. All other uses are prohibited.
Reprinted under license from the American Land Title Association.
Issued by:
Land Title Guarantee Company
3033 East First Avenue Suite 600
Denver, Colorado 80206
(303)321-1880
Senior Vice President
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Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
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Liability: $50,000.00
Fee: $850.00
Subject to the exclusions from coverage, the limits of liability and other provisions of the Conditions and
Stipulations hereto annexed and made a part of this Binder,
OLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY a Corporation, herein called the Company,
GUARANTEES
PIVOT ENERGY
Herein called the Assured, against loss, not exceeding the liability amount stated above, which the assured
shall sustain by reason of any incorrectness in the assurance which the Company hereby gives that,
according to the public records as of
January 08, 2020 at 5:00 P.M.
1. Title to said estate or interest at the date hereof is vested in:
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP, A COLORADO LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
2. The estate or interest in the land hereinafter described or referred to covered by this Binder :
A Fee Simple
3. The Land referred to in this Binder is described as follows:
NOTE: THE FOLLOWING LEGAL DESCRIPTION IS PRELIMINARY AND LAND TITLE GUARANTEE COMPANY
WOULD NEED A METES AND BOUNDS BOUNDARY SURVEY IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE EXACT LEGAL
DESCRIPTION
THAT PART OF THE SE1/4NW1/4 AND W1/2SW1/4 OF SECTION 23, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH RANGE 96 WEST
OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE
RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND NORTHERLY OF THE SOUTH BANK OF THE COLORADO RIVER
THAT PART OF THE SE1/4SE1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE SIXTH
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF
WAY
THAT PART OF LOT 1, NE1/4NE1/4 AND W1/2NE1/4 LYING SOUTHEASTERLY OF THE DENVER AND RIO
GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY
THE ABOVE BEING A PORTION OF THE FOLLOWING:
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PARCEL A:
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES LOCATED IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
SECTION 14: SW1/4SE1/4 SECTION 22: S1/2SE1/4 SECTION 23: LOT 2, E1/2NW1/4, SW1/4NW1/4, W1/2SW1/4
SECTION 27: LOT 1, N1/2NE1/4, SW1/4NE1/4
EXCEPTING THEREFROM: A TRACT OF LAND SITUATED IN THE W1/2NE1/4, LOT 1 AND 2, SECTION 27,
TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BEGINNING AT A POINT
WHENCE THE NORTH 1/4 CORNER OF SAID SECTION 27 BEARS N. 2 DEGREES 48' WEST 285 FEET;
THENCE S. 1 DEGREES 15' EAST 3676 FEET; THENCE N. 89 DEGREES 16' EAST 157 FEET; THENCE N. 32
DEGREES 35' E. 400 FEET; THENCE N. 38 DEGREES 07' E. 1143 FEET; THENCE N. 44 DEGREES 28' E. 476
FEET; THENCE N. 33 DEGREES 04' E. 76 FEET; THENCE N. 55 DEGREES 19' E. 455 FEET; THENCE N. 49
DEGREES 37' W. 176 FEET; THENCE N. 74 DEGREES 13' W. 121 FEET; THENCE N. 29 DEGREES 09' W. 228
FEET; THENCE N. 47 DEGREES 47' W. 378 FEET; THENCE N. 51 DEGREES 44' W. 545 FEET; THENCE N. 63
DEGREES 54' W. 289 FEET; THENCE N. 23 DEGREES 35' W. 290 FEET; THENCE N. 87 DEGREES 46' W. 178
FEET; THENCE N. 22 DEGREES 58' W. 285 FEET; THENCE N. 59 DEGREES 35' W. 248 FEET TO THE POINT
OF BEGINNING.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM: RIGHTS OF WAY FOR COLORADO STATE HIGHWAY NO. 6 & 24,
INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 70, AND THE DENVER AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO THE LANDS AS SET FORTH AND AS DESCRIBED IN THE FOLLOWING INSTRUMENTS:
MAP OF THE RIO GRANDE JUNCTION RY. ON FILE IN THE GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDERS
OFFICE; QUIT -CLAIM DEED RECORDED JUNE 8, 1984 IN BOOK 651 AT PAGE 181; DEED RECORDED MAY 3,
1982 IN BOOK 598 AT PAGE 508; DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1954 IN BOOK 280 AT PAGE 348; AND
DEED RECORDED JULY 1, 1937 IN BOOK 186 AT PAGE 561.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD STATE OF COLORADO
PARCEL B:
THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES LOCATED IN TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE SIXTH
PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN
SECTION 22: LOTS 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 AND N1/2SE1/4 SECTION 27: N1/2NW1/4
EXCEPT THAT PORTION OF SECTION 22 ACQUIRED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS BY
RULE AND ORDER RECORDED MARCH 17, 1986 IN BOOK 685 AT PAGE 121.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD STATE OF COLORADO
PARCEL C:
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN LOTS 3 AND 6, AND THE E1/2SW1/4 OF SECTION 23, AND LOTS 2 AND 3
OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF
GARFIELD STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
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COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, A G.L.O. BRASS CAP IN PLACE, THE
TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE S. 86 DEGREES 45'50" E. ALONG THE SOUTHERLY LINE OF SAID
SECTION 23 1400.34 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE E1/2SW1/4 OF SAID SECTION 23, A
REBAR AND CAP IN PLACE, L.S. #15651; THENCE N. 00 DEGREES 50'34" E. ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE
OF SAID E1/2SW1/4 2573.15 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID E1/2SW1/4, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM
CAP IN PLACE; THENCE S. 88 DEGREES 13'00" E. ALONG THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID E1/2SW/4 OF
SECTION 23 1366.17 FEET TO THE CENTER OF SAID SECTION 23, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM CAP IN PLACE;
THENCE N. 00 DEGREES 06'00" E. ALONG THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3 OF SAID SECTION 23
667.83 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
HIGHWAYS; THENCE N. 34 DEGREES 56'00" E. ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 330.17 FEET; THENCE
CONTINUING ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY N. 61 DEGREES 49'03 E. 112.23 FEET TO A POINT ON THE
SOUTHERLY LINE OF A PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN RECEPTION NO. 328642 OF THE GARFIELD
COUNTY RECORDS; THENCE S. 55 DEGREES 04'00" E. 277.45 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
SAID RECEPTION NO. 328642; THENCE N. 38 DEGREES 20'00" E. ALONG THE EASTERLY LINE OF SAID
RECEPTION NO. 328642 657.97 FEET, ALSO BEING A POINT ON THE NORTHERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 3;
THENCE S. 86 DEGREES 52'50" E. ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE 87.27 FEET TO A POINT OF THE
WESTERLY MEANDER LINE OF THE COLORADO RIVER AS ESTABLISHED BY EXISTING MEANDER
CORNERS FOUND IN PLACE AND THE 1889 G.L.O. PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE
SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN; THENCE CONTINUING ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE THE FOLLOWING FIVE
COURSES:
1.) S. 31 DEGREES 04'06" W. 447.51 FEET;
2.) S. 12 DEGREES 25'06" W. 3655.26 FEET TO THE SQUARE QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23,
ALSO BEING A MEANDER CORNER, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM CAP IN PLACE;
3.) S. 20 DEGREES 18'39" W. 641.99 FEET;
4.) N. 69 DEGREES 41'21" W. 1091.38 FEET;
5.) S. 69 DEGREES 39'39" W. 1660.83 FEET TO A MEANDER CORNER ON THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID
SECTION 26, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM CAP; THENCE N. 00 DEGREES 26'15" E. ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE
958.27 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING:
PARCEL D:
A PARCEL OF LAND SITUATED IN SECTION 23 AND SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST
OF THE SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO; SAID PARCEL BEING
SITUATED SOUTHEASTERLY AND ADJACENT TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE DENVER
AND RIO GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTH QUARTER CORNER OF SAID SECTION 23, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM CAP
STANDARD MONUMENT IN PLACE, SAID QUARTER CORNER ALSO BEING A MEANDER CORNER ALONG
THE WESTERLY MEANDER LINE OF THE COLORADO RIVER AS ESTABLISHED BY EXISTING MEANDER
CORNERS FOUND IN PLACE AND THE 1889 G.L.O. PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE
SIXTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN;
THEN S. 20 DEGREES 18' 39" W. ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE 456.42 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF
BEGINNING;
THEN CONTINUING ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE THE FOLLOWING THREE (3) COURSES:
1.)S. 20 DEGREES 18' 39" W. 185.57 FEET;
2.)N. 69 DEGREES 41' 21" W. 1091.38 FEET;
3.)S. 69 DEGREES 39' 39" W. 1553.89 FEET TO A POINT ON THE SOUTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF WAY OF THE
DENVER AND RIO GRANDE RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY;
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THEN N. 39 DEGREES 17' 37" E. ALONG SAID RIGHT OF WAY 5477.19 FEET TO A POINT ON SAID
WESTERLY MEANDER LINE;
THEN S. 12 DEGREES 25' 06" W. ALONG SAID MEANDER LINE 866.39 FEET TO THE CENTERLINE OF THE
COLORADO RIVER;
THEN THE FOLLOWING SIX (6) COURSES ALONG SAID RIVER:
1) S. 18 DEGREES 32' 48" E. 1157.33 FEET;
2) S. 00 DEGREES 53' 55" E. 227.00 FEET;
3) S. 26 DEGREES 03' 12" W. 863.17 FEET;
4) S. 00 DEGREES 17' 34" E. 705.07 FEET;
5) S. 46 DEGREES 14' 52" W. 258.31 FEET;
6) S. 87 DEGREES 28' 52" W. 548.32 FEET TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING.
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO
BEARINGS REFERENCED HEREON ARE RELATIVE TO A BEARING OF N. 00 DEGREES 06' 00" E. BETWEEN
THE CENTER OF SECTION 23, A B.L.M. ALUMINUM CAP STANDARD MONUMENT, AND THE NORTH
QUARTER CORNER OF SECTION 23, A G.L.O. BRASS CAP STANDARD MONUMENT.
4. The following documents affect the land:
1. EXISTING LEASES AND TENANCIES, IF ANY.
2. ANY QUESTION, DISPUTE OR ADVERSE CLAIMS AS TO ANY LOSS OR GAIN OF LAND AS A RESULT OF
ANY CHANGE IN THE RIVER BED LOCATION BY NATURAL OR OTHER THAN NATURAL CAUSES, OR
ALTERATION THROUGH ANY CAUSE, NATURAL OR UNNATURAL, OF THE CENTER THREAD, BANK,
CHANNEL OR FLOW OF WATERS IN THE COLORADO RIVER LYING WITHIN SUBJECT LAND; AND ANY
QUESTION AS TO THE LOCATION OF SUCH CENTER THREAD, BED, BANK OR CHANNEL AS A LEGAL
DESCRIPTION MONUMENT OR MARKER FOR PURPOSES OF DESCRIBING OR LOCATING SUBJECT
LANDS.
3. ANY INCREASE OR DECREASE IN THE AREA OF THE LAND AND ANY ADVERSE CLAIM TO ANY
PORTION OF THE LAND WHICH HAS BEEN CREATED BY OR CAUSED BY ACCRETION OR RELICTION,
WHETHER NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL; AND THE EFFECT OF THE GAIN OR LOSS OF AREA BY
ACCRETION OR RELICTION UPON THE MARKETABILITY OF THE TITLE OF THE LAND.
4. ANY RIGHTS OR INTERESTS OF THIRD PARTIES WHICH EXIST OR ARE CLAIMED TO EXIST IN AND
OVER THE PRESENT AND PAST BED, BANKS OR WATERS OF COLORADO RIVER.
5. RIGHT OF WAY FOR 1-70, HIGHWAY 6 AND HIGHWAY 24.
6. RIGHT OF PROPRIETOR OF A VEIN OR LODE TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE HIS ORE THEREFROM
SHOULD THE SAME BE FOUND TO PENETRATE OR INTERSECT THE PREMISES AS RESERVED IN
UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1894, IN BOOK 12 AT PAGE 270 AND RECORDED
JANUARY 24, 1894 IN BOOK 12 AT PAGE 274
7. RIGHT OF WAY FOR DITCHES OR CANALS CONSTRUCTED BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE UNITED
STATES AS RESERVED IN UNITED STATES PATENT RECORDED JANUARY 23, 1894, IN BOOK 12 AT
PAGE 270 AND RECORDED JANUARY 24, 1894 IN BOOK 12 AT PAGE 274
8. UNDIVIDED ONE THIRD OF ALL OIL, GAS, HYDROCARBONS AND OTHER MINERALS IN, UNDER OR
ISSUING OUT OF OR FROM SUBJECT PROPERTY, WITH RIGHT TO EXTRACT AND REMOVE THE SAME
AS RESERVED BY JACOB ESHE IN QUIT -CLAIM DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 3, 1929 IN BOOK 155 AT
PAGE 373, ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF OR INTERESTS THEREIN.
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9. ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER MINERALS IN AND UNDER SUBJECT PROPERTY, TOGETHER WITH THE
RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPLORING FOR, PRODUCING OR
OTHERWISE REMOVING THE SAME, AS RESERVED BY GARRIS E. MAHAFFEY, ETAL., IN WARRANTY
DEED RECORDED AUGUST 16, 1965 IN BOOK 368 AT PAGE 569, ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS
THEREOF OR INTERESTS THEREIN.
10. ROAD RIGHT OF WAY AS GRANTED TO THE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH
COMPANY IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MARCH 30, 1964 IN BOOK 357 AT PAGE 30.
11. RIGHT OF WAY AS GRANTED TO THE MOUNTAIN STATES TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY IN
INSTRUMENT RECORDED JULY 14, 1937 IN BOOK 186 AT PAGE 593.
12. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS AND EFFECTS OF DEEDS OF ACCESS RIGHTS AS GRANTED TO
THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF COLORADO RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1954 IN BOOK 280 AT
PAGE 315 AND RECORDED MAY 8, 1957 IN BOOK 300 AT PAGE 376.
13. OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN PARACHUTE LAND COMPANY, LTD. A COLORADO LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AND BARRETT RESOURCES CORPORATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 IN BOOK
814 AT PAGE 256 AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR INTEREST THEREIN.
14. OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN PARACHUTE LAND COMPANY, LTD., A COLORADO LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP AND BARRETT RESOURCES CORPORATION RECORDED SEPTEMBER 26, 1991 IN BOOK
814 AT PAGE 259 AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR INTEREST THEREIN.
15. PERMANENT EASEMENT AS GRANTED TO THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS, DIVISION OF
HIGHWAYS, STATE OF COLORADO, IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MAY 3, 1982 IN BOOK 598 AT PAGE
520.
16. EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY AS GRANTED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED MARCH 30, 1964 IN
BOOK 357 AT PAGE 30 AND IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED APRIL 26, 1967 IN BOOK 383 AT PAGE 595.
17. OIL AND GAS LEASE BETWEEN THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN GRAND JUNCTION,A NATIONAL
BANKING ASSIGNMENT, TRUSTEE, AND NORTHWEST EXPLORATION COMPANY RECORDED
SEPTEMBER 15, 1982 IN BOOK 608 AT PAGE 297 AND ANY AND ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR
INTEREST THEREIN.
18. LACK OF A RIGHT OF ACCESS TO ANY OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY LYING SOUTH OF THE DENVER
AND RIO GRANDE WESTERN RAILROAD PROPERTY.
19. OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDED NOVEMBER 20, 1997 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 516757 AND ANY AND
ALL ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR INTEREST THEREIN.
20. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 15, 1998 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 532234.
21. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED AUGUST 31, 2000 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
568657.
22. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
595007.
23. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED JANUARY 3, 2002 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
595009.
24. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED SEPTEMBER 19, 2002 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 610936.
25. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEEDS RECORDED NOVEMBER 21, 2003 UNDER RECEPTION
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26. MfNER7XCRIGHT 14 1 A�164 THE41#4RECO 1 5 EPT�R30, 2004 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 660805.
27. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED JUNE 6, 2005 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
675692.
28. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED JULY 1, 2005 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
677422.
29. RESERVATION OF MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONTAINED IN DEED RECORDED JULY 01, 2005 UNDER
RECEPTION NO. 677423.
30. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE INSTRUMENT RECORDED JULY 1, 2005 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 677424 AND AS AMENDED IN INSTRUMENT RECORDED JULY 27 2005 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
679003.
31. OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDED AUGUST 25, 2005 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 680846 AND ANY AND ALL
ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR INTEREST THEREIN.
32. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF MEMORANDUM OF MASTER SURFACE USE AGREEMENT
RECORDED AUGUST 25, 2005 AT RECEPTION NO. 680849.
33. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 2005, UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 688746.
34. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 17, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
694216.
35. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED APRIL 19, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
696337 AND JUNE 12, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 699711.
36. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED APRIL 24, 2006, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
696503.
37. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED APRIL 27, 2006 AT
RECEPTION NO. 696726.
38. OIL AND GAS LEASE RECORDED MAY 12, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 697808 AND ANY AND ALL
ASSIGNMENTS THEREOF, OR INTEREST THEREIN.
39. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED JUNE 26, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
700764.
40. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED AUGUST 01, 2006, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
703442.
41. THE EFFECT OF CORRECTION OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED OCTOBER 02, 2006,
UNDER RECEPTION NO. 708213.
42. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED OCTOBER 5, 2006 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
708434.
43. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED OCTOBER 18, 2006 AT
RECEPTION NO. 709132.
44. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 2006, UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 710963.
45. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED FEBRUARY 23, 2007, UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 717854.
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46. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 5, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
718362.
47. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 9, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
718668.
48. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 27, 2007 UNDER RECEPTION NO.
719691.
49. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED APRIL 02, 2007, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
720197.
50. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED APRIL 09, 2007, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
720711.
51. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED APRIL 25, 2007, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
721893.
52. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED JULY 18, 2007, UNDER RECEPTION NO.
728276.
53. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVIT OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED SEPTEMBER 02, 2008, UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 754964.
54. MINERAL RIGHTS AS CONVEYED BY THE DEED RECORDED DECEMBER 22, 2008 UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 760418 AND RE -RECORDED MARCH 4, 2009 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 764163.
55. THE EFFECT OF AFFIDAVITS OF PRODUCTION, RECORDED NOVEMBER 23, 2009, UNDER RECEPTION
NO. 778115 AND 778118.
56. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF AMENDMENT OF SURFACE USE AGREEMENT RECORDED
NOVEMBER 15, 2013 AT RECEPTION NO. 842879.
57. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN GRANT OF EASEMENT RECORDED AUGUST 20, 2013 UNDER RECEPTION NO. 841313
AND AMENDMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 8, 2015 AT RECEPTION NO. 871218.
58. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF SUBSURFACE AGREEMENT RECORDED FEBRUARY 27,
2015 AT RECEPTION NO. 859667.
59. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESS EASEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 19, 2015
UNDER RECEPTION NO. 871215.
60. TERMS, CONDITIONS AND PROVISIONS OF ROAD ACCESS AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 09,
2015 AT RECEPTION NO. 871216.
61. TERMS, CONDITIONS, PROVISIONS, BURDENS, OBLIGATIONS AND EASEMENTS AS SET FORTH AND
GRANTED IN ROAD CONSTRUCTION AND ACCESS AGREEMENT RECORDED DECEMBER 09, 2015
UNDER RECEPTION NO. 871215.
62. DEED OF TRUST DATED OCTOBER 20, 2006, FROM STRAIGHT BOTTOM RANCH, LLLP, A COLORADO
LIMITED LIABILITY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP TO THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE OF GARFIELD COUNTY,
COLORADO FOR THE USE OF FIRST STATE BANK TO SECURE THE SUM OF $2,200,000.00 RECORDED
NOVEMBER 01, 2006, UNDER RECEPTION NO. 710152.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL UPDATES TO THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BINDER MAY BE REQUESTED BY THE
PROPOSED INSURED. ONE UPDATE IS INCLUDED WITH THIS BINDER AT NO ADDITIONAL COST. ANY
ADDITIONAL UPDATES WILL BE ISSUED AT THE COST OF $125 PER UPDATE. FOR EACH UPDATE
Old Republic National Title Insurance Company
PROPERTY INFORMATION BINDER
Order Number: ABS63014590 Policy No.: PIB63014590.1879777
PROVIDED, A REVISED BINDER WILL BE ISSUED SHOWING A NEW EFFECTIVE DATE AND ANY
MATTERS RECORDED SINCE THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PREVIOUS BINDER.
NOTE: THIS BINDER DOES NOT REFLECT THE STATUS OF TITLE TO WATER RIGHTS OR
REPRESENTATION OF SAID RIGHTS, RECORDED OR NOT.
NOTE: THIS BINDER IS NOT A REPORT OR REPRESENTATION AS TO MINERAL INTERESTS, AND
SHOULD NOT BE USED, OR RELIED UPON, IN CONNECTION WITH THE NOTICE REQUIREMENTS THAT
ARE SET FORTH IN CRS 24-65.5-103.
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Land Title
GUARANTEE COMPANY
W W W.1TGC.COM
PIVOT ENERGY
PIVOT ENERGY
1750 15TH ST SUITE 400
None
DENVER, CO 80202
INVOICE
Land Title Guarantee Company
5975 Greenwood Plaza Blvd Suite 125
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
970-945-2610
Invoice Number: 63014590
Order Number:
Property Address:
Parties:
Your Reference Number:
Our Order Number:
Our Customer Number:
Invoice Requested by:
Invoice (Process) Date:
Transaction Invoiced By:
Email Address:
Reference
63014590
81785
PIVOT ENERGY
February 11, 2020
Tom Schuneman
tchuneman@Itgc.com
Date: February 11, 2020
63014590
PARACHUTE, CO 81635 PARACHUTE 81635
Strait Bottom Ranch LIIp, A Colorado Limited Liability Limited Partnership
Invoice Charges
Previous Amount Due:
Property Information Binder
Total Invoice Amount:
Current Balance Due:
$0.00
$850.00
$850.00k
$850.00
Due and Payable upon receipt
Please make check payable to Land Title Guarantee Company and send to the address at the top of Page 1.
Please reference Invoice Number 63014590 on your Payment
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Pivot
Energy
Major Impact Review- Land Use Change Permit
Solar Energy System - Large
Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Projects
Tax Parcel No. 240923300098
Section 2: Vicinity Map
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ENERTIA
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GROUP
1529 MARKET STREET
SUITE 200
DENVER, CO 80202
(720) 473-3131
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Pivot
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Major Impact Review- Land Use Change Permit
Solar Energy System - Large
Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Projects
Tax Parcel No. 240923300098
Section 3: Site Plan Drawings
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
SITUATED IN THE NE1/4 OF SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 7 SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY PARCEL NO. 240923300098
LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT
PIVOT SOLAR 1 & 3
A PORTION OF THE STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH
LOT 1, NW4 OF THE NE4, NO OF THE NE4 , SECTION 27, TOWNSHIP 7S SOUTH, RANGE 96 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M
COUNTY OF GARFIELD, STATE OF COLORADO
COUNTY PARCEL NO. 240923300098
PROPERTY OWNER'S CERTIFICATION
THE UNDERSIGNED PROPERTY OWNER(S) DO(ES) HEREBY AGREE TO THE SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LAND USE CHANGE STANDARDS AS DESCRIBED HEREON THIS
DAY OF , 2020,
SIGNATURE - NAME OF PROPERTY OWNER
PLANNING COMMISSION CERTIFICATION
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE COUNTY COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION HAS CERTIFIED AND
DOES HEREBY RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD COUNTY,
COLORADO, FOR ITS CONFIRMATION, APPROVAL AND ADOPTION THIS SITE SPECIFIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON THIS
DAY OF , 2020,
CHAIR, GARFIELD COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS CERTIFICATION
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO
DOES HEREBY CONFIRM AND ADOPT THIS SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND LAND USE
CHANGE AND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AS SHOWN AND DESCRIBED HEREON THIS
DAY OF , 2020,
CHAIR, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST:
GARFIELD COUNTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
BY: DATED:
DEPUTY CLERK TO THE BOARD
SUPPLEMENTAL NARRATIVES
DRAINAGE, UTILITY, AND TRAFFIC STUDIES HAVE BEEN PREPARED FOR THIS PROJECT. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE
INCLUDED FOR SUBMISSION TO GARFIELD COUNTY AND SHALL BE INCORPORATED HEREIN BY THIS REFERENCE.
SITE DATA
SOUTH SOLAR GARDEN (PIVOT SOLAR 3)
PARCEL #: 240923300098
ZONE DISTRICT: RURAL
PROPERTY ADDRESS: STRAIGHT BOTTOM RANCH,
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
PROPERTY AREA: 142.67 ACRES
SOLAR GARDEN AREA: 10.46 ACRES
SYSTEM SIZE:
TOTAL MODULES:
2.0 MW DC; 1.5 MW AC
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OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
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TRACKERS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT
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EQUIPMENT
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APPLICANT
PIVOT ENERGY LLC
1750 15TH STREET, SUITE 400
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
CONTACT: JON FITZPATRICK
(303) 506-7792
SHEET INDEX
ENGINEER
ENERTIA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
1529 MARKET STREET, SUITE 200
DENVER, COLORADO 80202
CONTACT: SEAN O'HEARN, PE
(303) 473-3131
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SURVCO, INC
826-1/2 GRAND AVE
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO 81602
CONTACT: SAMUEL D. PHELPS
(970) 945-5945
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1. ALL SITE LINEWORK, SURFACE INFORMATION, AND CALLOUTS ARE BASED ON THE ALTA/NSPS LAND TITLE
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PHELPS, LAND SURVEYOR NO. 27613, DATED APRIL 05, 2020.
2. EQUIPMENT PAD TYPICALLY INCLUDES AC COMBINER PANEL, AC SWITCHGER, LOW VOLTAGE PANEL, ZIG
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CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
4. 3. PROVIDING NOTIFICATION AND RECEIVING MARKINGS OF UNDERGROUND MEMBER UTILITIES IN NO WAY
CONSTITUTES PERMISSION TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION.
5. 4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCATION, PROTECTION, AND REPAIR OF ALL
UTILITIES ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, WHETHER SHOWN ON THESE PLANS OR NOT. THE
CONTRACTOR SHALL CONTACT ALL RESPECTIVE UTILITIES AND HAVE ALL UTILITIES FIELD LOCATED PRIOR
TO CONSTRUCTION. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THE LOCATION OF ALL
EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS, TO ASCERTAIN WHETHER ANY
STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES MAY EXIST, AND TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ANY STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES
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6. LOCATIONS OF UTILITIES REPRESENT THE BEST KNOWN LOCATIONS AT THE TIME OF PREPARATION OF
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9. THE LOCATIONS AND QUANTITIES OF SOLAR GENERATION EQUIPMENT ARE NOT FINAL AND SHALL BE
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10. DISTANCE FROM CHANNEL FLOWLINE TO SOLAR ARRAY IS 135 FT. DISTANCE FROM CHANNEL
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Tax Parcel No. 240923300098
Section 4: Drainage Report
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ENERTIA
• • • CONSULTING
• • • • • • GROUP LLC
August 13, 2020
Mr. Patrick Waller, Senior Planner
Garfield County Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Drainage Narrative
Major Impact Review — Land Use Change Permit
Tax Parcel # 240923300098
Dear Mr. Waller:
1529 Market St., Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
sean.ohearn@enertiacg.com
This drainage narrative is intended to provide Garfield County with drainage and land
disturbance information related to the proposed Pivot Solar 1 & 3 small scale solar facility
(Project) located on approximately 15.5 acres of the 142 acre Strait Bottom Ranch property
in Garfield County. The Project has been designed and shall be constructed & maintained in
a manner that minimizes storm water related impacts, in accordance with Garfield County
drainage criteria.
Project Specific Information
Project Name, Property Address and Garfield County Parcel No.
Pivot Solar 1, Parachute CO 81635
Pivot Solar 3, Parachute, CO 81635
Parcel No. 240923300098
Developer/Applicant
Pivot Energy, 1750 15th Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202
Site/Civil Engineer
Enertia Consulting Group, LLC, 1529 Market Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202
Protect Description
The Project is a 3 MW small scale solar facility located on approximately 15.5 acres of
undeveloped land within the 142 acre Strait Bottom Ranch property, west of the Town of
Parachute; and within the NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of the 6th
P.M., County of Garfield, State of Colorado. The Project is located between 1-70 and US
Highway 6. Existing oil and gas well locations are directly north of the Project. A Vicinity Map
is included in Appendix A as Figure 1.
The Project is divided by an existing access road into a north solar facility (5.04 acres) and a
south solar facility (10.46 acres). The north solar facility, identified as Pivot Solar 1, will be a
1 MW solar facility with approximately 2,484 solar panels and the south solar facility, identified
as Pivot Solar 3, will be a 2 MW solar facility with approximately 4,986 solar panels, all
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mounted on steel H-piles. Both facilities will include transformer and distributed inverter
equipment mounted on concrete pads. Both the Pivot solar 1 (north) and Pivot Solar 3 (south)
solar facilities will be accessed by a proposed 16' wide gravel driveway with emergency turn-
arounds. A gated perimeter fence will be installed around the perimeter of each solar facility.
Except for the gravel driveway and concrete pads for transformers and inverters, the
remainder of the solar facility area to be improved will not require clearing/grubbing of existing
vegetation or grading of the ground surface.
Land Disturbance and Drainage Information
Existing Ground Surface Conditions and Drainage Patterns
The 15.5 acre solar facility project area may be characterized as undeveloped land, vegetated
with native grasses and shrubs. FEMA floodplain mapping is not available for this area and
thus a flood insurance rate map has not been provided. Based on NRCS soils data (also
included in Appendix A), the site soils are identified as Arvada Loam and classified as
Hydrologic Soil Group C. As shown on Figure 2 in Appendix A, the site ground surface slopes
at an average of 5 percent, from west to east toward the Colorado River (located across US
Highway 6, approximately 600ft from the site's eastern boundary).
Land Disturbance Activities
The site improvements include installation of: (i) solar facility components; and (ii) all-weather
surface gravel driveway.
Solar Facility Components - Installation of the 15.5 acre solar facility will include: 8,028 solar
panels placed on steel H-pipes (driven into the ground), 2 inverters and 2 electric transformers
placed on poured concrete pads and a gated perimeter fence. Except for the concrete pads,
the remainder of the solar facility component installation will not require clearing/grubbing of
existing vegetation or grading. Since the solar panels are tracking panels (rotate through the
day to track the path of the sun), the ground surface vegetation beneath the panels will
continue to establish itself naturally.
Gravel Access Drive — Access to the Strait Bottom Ranch property is via US Hwy 6 from an
existing 25' wide gravel access drive that's currently utilized to service oil & gas well locations.
An all-weather gravel surface access drive will extend from this existing gravel access north
and south into the proposed solar facilities. An 8-inch thick gravel surface (consistent with
similar solar facility access drives within Colorado) is proposed. This depth of gravel over
compacted subgrade is sufficient to provide routine and emergency access to the Project.
Land Disturbance Area
A total of approximately 8,644 square feet or 0.22 acres of the Project area is anticipated to
be disturbed. The total disturbance numbers are summed below:
Disturbance Surface Type
Disturbance Area (sf)
Disturbance Area (Acres)
Gravel Drive
7,916
.20
Concrete Equipment Pads
728
0.02
Total
8,644
.22
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Hydrologic Design Criteria
The following table includes hydro ogic design criteria used in this analysis.
Parameter
Value
Unit
Reference
Time of Concentration, Tc
-
min.
Sheet SF-2 (Appendix A)
Runoff Coefficient, C
-
-
MHFD Criteria Manual, Chapter 6, Table 6-4
1-hr Point Rainfall, P1 (100-Year)
2.23
inches
NOAA Rainfall Data (Appendix A)
Storm Runoff, Q
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cfs
Q = CIA
Basin Conditions
The footprint of the north and south solar facilities and access drives has been analyzed as
the subject drainage area under both existing and proposed conditions.
The existing condition basin (identified as basin X1 on Figure 2) was analyzed to calculate the
peak runoff for the design storm using an imperviousness percentage of 2.6%. This
percentage is calculated based on existing conditions at the site.
The proposed condition basin (identified as basin Al on Figure 2) was analyzed to calculate
the peak runoff for the design storm using an impervious percentage of 3.1 %. The increase
impervious area in the proposed condition is attributed to the addition of concrete equipment
pads (728 sf) and the gravel access drives (7,916 sf), as shown in the impervious area
calculation sheet within Appendix A. The concrete pads and gravel access roads have an
impervious of 100% and 40% respectively and account for a relatively small increase in
percent impervious (0.5%). It should be noted that the tracking solar panels are not classified
as ground surface because precipitation falling on the solar panels will shed onto the
undisturbed vegetated surface below.
Stormwater Runoff
The stormwater runoff for existing and proposed conditions is calculated based on the
Rational Method. The 100-year, 1-hour storm event was analyzed for basins Al and X1. The
flow path for the basins is generally from west to east toward the Colorado River 600ft east of
the Project site. The average ground surface slope across the flow path is 5%. The time of
concentration to this point was calculated using MHFD equations are summarized below and
can be found on the SF-2 form in Appendix A. The Runoff Coefficients are also included in
the SF-2 form and are summarized below.
Basin
Time of Concentration (Min)
Runoff Coefficients (Cioo)
X1
24.7
0.520
Al
24.7
0.522
The precipitation data used for the 100-year, 1-hour storm event is based on NOAA rainfall
data from the Project site and is included in Appendix A. Per the Basin Runoff Calculation
(SF-3) included in Appendix A the 100-year runoff volumes are as follows:
Basin
Qioo (cfs)
X1
34.5
Al
34.7
Net
+0.2
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Under developed conditions, runoff will follow existing drainage patterns and will not
significantly increase peak flows (increase from 34.5 cfs to 34.7 cfs), and will result in a
negligible impact on peak runoff rates. Since the proposed improvements will not result in
increased runoff rates, stormwater detention is not being recommended for this site.
Summary
The following list summarizes key components of the Project and findings related to
land disturbance and storm water impacts.
1. Installation of the Pivot Solar 1 (north) and Pivot Solar 3 (south) solar facilities will
temporarily disturb the ground surface within the 15.5 acre Project area but won't
require clearing and grubbing of vegetation or grading, except for concrete equipment
pad and gravel access drive installation. A grading and erosion control plan is being
submitted concurrently with this Land Use Change Permit (See Sheet 4 of the Land
Use Change Permit Plans).
2. The areas considered impervious (100 percent impervious - 728 sf concrete pads) or
semi -impervious (40 percent impervious - 7,916 sf gravel access drives) total 0.22
acres of the 15.5-acre solar facility area.
3. Under existing conditions, the peak flow originating from the solar facility area for the
100 yr - 1 hr storm event is 34.5 cfs. Under developed conditions, the peak flow
originating from the solar facility area for the 100 yr — 1 hr storm event is 34.7 cfs.
4. Because the change in peak flow from existing to proposed conditions is negligible,
storm water detention isn't recommended for this project.
5. Since at its closest point, the channel flowline (west of Pivot 3) is 115' from the
perimeter fence and 135' from a solar panel and since there is less than 10,000 sf of
impervious surface area, a variance to Garfield County LUDC Article 7-204 C. isn't
warranted. Since the land disturbance is less than 1 acre, a CDPS storm water
certificate issued by CDPHE is not required for this Project.
6. Installation of the solar facility is not expected to impact existing drainage patterns or
flow rates on or around the Project site. Runoff water quality will not be impacted by
the solar facility components.
7. The Project design will adequately protect public health, safety and general welfare
and have no adverse effects on Garfield County right-of-way or offsite properties.
We trust that the information provided is acceptable and complete. Please let me know if you
have any questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
ENERTIA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
Sean O'Hearn, PE
Project Manager
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Appendix A
Reference Documents
• Vicinity Map
• USDA Soils Report
• NOAA Rainfall Data
• Project Drainage Map
• Basin Runoff Calculations
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Custom Soil Resource
Report for
Rifle Area, Colorado,
Parts of Garfield and
Mesa Counties
June 2, 2020
Preface
Soil surveys contain information that affects land use planning in survey areas.
They highlight soil limitations that affect various land uses and provide information
about the properties of the soils in the survey areas. Soil surveys are designed for
many different users, including farmers, ranchers, foresters, agronomists, urban
planners, community officials, engineers, developers, builders, and home buyers.
Also, conservationists, teachers, students, and specialists in recreation, waste
disposal, and pollution control can use the surveys to help them understand,
protect, or enhance the environment.
Various land use regulations of Federal, State, and local governments may impose
special restrictions on land use or land treatment. Soil surveys identify soil
properties that are used in making various land use or land treatment decisions.
The information is intended to help the land users identify and reduce the effects of
soil limitations on various land uses. The landowner or user is responsible for
identifying and complying with existing laws and regulations.
Although soil survey information can be used for general farm, local, and wider area
planning, onsite investigation is needed to supplement this information in some
cases. Examples include soil quality assessments (http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/
portal/nrcs/main/soils/health/) and certain conservation and engineering
applications. For more detailed information, contact your local USDA Service Center
(https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nres) or your NRCS State Soil
Scientist (http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/soils/contactus/?
cid=nrcs142p2_053951).
Great differences in soil properties can occur within short distances. Some soils are
seasonally wet or subject to flooding. Some are too unstable to be used as a
foundation for buildings or roads. Clayey or wet soils are poorly suited to use as
septic tank absorption fields. A high water table makes a soil poorly suited to
basements or underground installations.
The National Cooperative Soil Survey is a joint effort of the United States
Department of Agriculture and other Federal agencies, State agencies including the
Agricultural Experiment Stations, and local agencies. The Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) has leadership for the Federal part of the National
Cooperative Soil Survey.
Information about soils is updated periodically. Updated information is available
through the NRCS Web Soil Survey, the site for official soil survey information.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its
programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability,
and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion,
sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or a
part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not
all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require
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alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print,
audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice
and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of
Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or
call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity
provider and employer.
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Contents
Preface 2
How Soil Surveys Are Made 5
Soil Map 8
Soil Map 9
Legend 10
Map Unit Legend 12
Map Unit Descriptions 12
Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa Counties 14
4—Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes 14
References 15
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How Soil Surveys Are Made
Soil surveys are made to provide information about the soils and miscellaneous
areas in a specific area. They include a description of the soils and miscellaneous
areas and their location on the landscape and tables that show soil properties and
limitations affecting various uses. Soil scientists observed the steepness, length,
and shape of the slopes; the general pattern of drainage; the kinds of crops and
native plants; and the kinds of bedrock. They observed and described many soil
profiles. A soil profile is the sequence of natural layers, or horizons, in a soil. The
profile extends from the surface down into the unconsolidated material in which the
soil formed or from the surface down to bedrock. The unconsolidated material is
devoid of roots and other living organisms and has not been changed by other
biological activity.
Currently, soils are mapped according to the boundaries of major land resource
areas (MLRAs). MLRAs are geographically associated land resource units that
share common characteristics related to physiography, geology, climate, water
resources, soils, biological resources, and land uses (USDA, 2006). Soil survey
areas typically consist of parts of one or more MLRA.
The soils and miscellaneous areas in a survey area occur in an orderly pattern that
is related to the geology, landforms, relief, climate, and natural vegetation of the
area. Each kind of soil and miscellaneous area is associated with a particular kind
of landform or with a segment of the landform. By observing the soils and
miscellaneous areas in the survey area and relating their position to specific
segments of the landform, a soil scientist develops a concept, or model, of how they
were formed. Thus, during mapping, this model enables the soil scientist to predict
with a considerable degree of accuracy the kind of soil or miscellaneous area at a
specific location on the landscape.
Commonly, individual soils on the landscape merge into one another as their
characteristics gradually change. To construct an accurate soil map, however, soil
scientists must determine the boundaries between the soils. They can observe only
a limited number of soil profiles. Nevertheless, these observations, supplemented
by an understanding of the soil -vegetation -landscape relationship, are sufficient to
verify predictions of the kinds of soil in an area and to determine the boundaries.
Soil scientists recorded the characteristics of the soil profiles that they studied. They
noted soil color, texture, size and shape of soil aggregates, kind and amount of rock
fragments, distribution of plant roots, reaction, and other features that enable them
to identify soils. After describing the soils in the survey area and determining their
properties, the soil scientists assigned the soils to taxonomic classes (units).
Taxonomic classes are concepts. Each taxonomic class has a set of soil
characteristics with precisely defined limits. The classes are used as a basis for
comparison to classify soils systematically. Soil taxonomy, the system of taxonomic
classification used in the United States, is based mainly on the kind and character
of soil properties and the arrangement of horizons within the profile. After the soil
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scientists classified and named the soils in the survey area, they compared the
individual soils with similar soils in the same taxonomic class in other areas so that
they could confirm data and assemble additional data based on experience and
research.
The objective of soil mapping is not to delineate pure map unit components; the
objective is to separate the landscape into landforms or landform segments that
have similar use and management requirements. Each map unit is defined by a
unique combination of soil components and/or miscellaneous areas in predictable
proportions. Some components may be highly contrasting to the other components
of the map unit. The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way
diminishes the usefulness or accuracy of the data. The delineation of such
landforms and landform segments on the map provides sufficient information for the
development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, onsite
investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous areas.
Soil scientists make many field observations in the process of producing a soil map.
The frequency of observation is dependent upon several factors, including scale of
mapping, intensity of mapping, design of map units, complexity of the landscape,
and experience of the soil scientist. Observations are made to test and refine the
soil -landscape model and predictions and to verify the classification of the soils at
specific locations. Once the soil -landscape model is refined, a significantly smaller
number of measurements of individual soil properties are made and recorded.
These measurements may include field measurements, such as those for color,
depth to bedrock, and texture, and laboratory measurements, such as those for
content of sand, silt, clay, salt, and other components. Properties of each soil
typically vary from one point to another across the landscape.
Observations for map unit components are aggregated to develop ranges of
characteristics for the components. The aggregated values are presented. Direct
measurements do not exist for every property presented for every map unit
component. Values for some properties are estimated from combinations of other
properties.
While a soil survey is in progress, samples of some of the soils in the area generally
are collected for laboratory analyses and for engineering tests. Soil scientists
interpret the data from these analyses and tests as well as the field -observed
characteristics and the soil properties to determine the expected behavior of the
soils under different uses. Interpretations for all of the soils are field tested through
observation of the soils in different uses and under different levels of management.
Some interpretations are modified to fit local conditions, and some new
interpretations are developed to meet local needs. Data are assembled from other
sources, such as research information, production records, and field experience of
specialists. For example, data on crop yields under defined levels of management
are assembled from farm records and from field or plot experiments on the same
kinds of soil.
Predictions about soil behavior are based not only on soil properties but also on
such variables as climate and biological activity. Soil conditions are predictable over
long periods of time, but they are not predictable from year to year. For example,
soil scientists can predict with a fairly high degree of accuracy that a given soil will
have a high water table within certain depths in most years, but they cannot predict
that a high water table will always be at a specific level in the soil on a specific date.
After soil scientists located and identified the significant natural bodies of soil in the
survey area, they drew the boundaries of these bodies on aerial photographs and
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identified each as a specific map unit. Aerial photographs show trees, buildings,
fields, roads, and rivers, all of which help in locating boundaries accurately.
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Soil Map
The soil map section includes the soil map for the defined area of interest, a list of
soil map units on the map and extent of each map unit, and cartographic symbols
displayed on the map. Also presented are various metadata about data used to
produce the map, and a description of each soil map unit.
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MAP LEGEND
Area of Interest (AOI)
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
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Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
la Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
• Closed Depression
• Gravel Pit
Gravelly Spot
• Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
an4 Mine or Quarry
• Miscellaneous Water
• Perennial Water
• Rock Outcrop
▪ Saline Spot
Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
oa Sodic Spot
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Spoil Area
Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals
Transportation
H-F Rails
0.10 Interstate Highways
wrapUS Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
1. Aerial Photography
MAP INFORMATION
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and
Mesa Counties
Survey Area Data: Version 12, Sep 13, 2019
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Dec 31, 2009—Oct
12, 2017
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
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MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
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Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
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Totals for Area of Interest
Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent
slopes
19.2
100.0%
19.2
100.0%
Map Unit Descriptions
The map units delineated on the detailed soil maps in a soil survey represent the
soils or miscellaneous areas in the survey area. The map unit descriptions, along
with the maps, can be used to determine the composition and properties of a unit.
A map unit delineation on a soil map represents an area dominated by one or more
major kinds of soil or miscellaneous areas. A map unit is identified and named
according to the taxonomic classification of the dominant soils. Within a taxonomic
class there are precisely defined limits for the properties of the soils. On the
landscape, however, the soils are natural phenomena, and they have the
characteristic variability of all natural phenomena. Thus, the range of some
observed properties may extend beyond the limits defined for a taxonomic class.
Areas of soils of a single taxonomic class rarely, if ever, can be mapped without
including areas of other taxonomic classes. Consequently, every map unit is made
up of the soils or miscellaneous areas for which it is named and some minor
components that belong to taxonomic classes other than those of the major soils.
Most minor soils have properties similar to those of the dominant soil or soils in the
map unit, and thus they do not affect use and management. These are called
noncontrasting, or similar, components. They may or may not be mentioned in a
particular map unit description. Other minor components, however, have properties
and behavioral characteristics divergent enough to affect use or to require different
management. These are called contrasting, or dissimilar, components. They
generally are in small areas and could not be mapped separately because of the
scale used. Some small areas of strongly contrasting soils or miscellaneous areas
are identified by a special symbol on the maps. If included in the database for a
given area, the contrasting minor components are identified in the map unit
descriptions along with some characteristics of each. A few areas of minor
components may not have been observed, and consequently they are not
mentioned in the descriptions, especially where the pattern was so complex that it
was impractical to make enough observations to identify all the soils and
miscellaneous areas on the landscape.
The presence of minor components in a map unit in no way diminishes the
usefulness or accuracy of the data. The objective of mapping is not to delineate
pure taxonomic classes but rather to separate the landscape into landforms or
landform segments that have similar use and management requirements. The
delineation of such segments on the map provides sufficient information for the
development of resource plans. If intensive use of small areas is planned, however,
onsite investigation is needed to define and locate the soils and miscellaneous
areas.
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An identifying symbol precedes the map unit name in the map unit descriptions.
Each description includes general facts about the unit and gives important soil
properties and qualities.
Soils that have profiles that are almost alike make up a soil series. Except for
differences in texture of the surface layer, all the soils of a series have major
horizons that are similar in composition, thickness, and arrangement.
Soils of one series can differ in texture of the surface layer, slope, stoniness,
salinity, degree of erosion, and other characteristics that affect their use. On the
basis of such differences, a soil series is divided into soil phases. Most of the areas
shown on the detailed soil maps are phases of soil series. The name of a soil phase
commonly indicates a feature that affects use or management. For example, Alpha
silt loam, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is a phase of the Alpha series.
Some map units are made up of two or more major soils or miscellaneous areas.
These map units are complexes, associations, or undifferentiated groups.
A complex consists of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas in such an intricate
pattern or in such small areas that they cannot be shown separately on the maps.
The pattern and proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat similar
in all areas. Alpha -Beta complex, 0 to 6 percent slopes, is an example.
An association is made up of two or more geographically associated soils or
miscellaneous areas that are shown as one unit on the maps. Because of present
or anticipated uses of the map units in the survey area, it was not considered
practical or necessary to map the soils or miscellaneous areas separately. The
pattern and relative proportion of the soils or miscellaneous areas are somewhat
similar. Alpha -Beta association, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
An undifferentiated group is made up of two or more soils or miscellaneous areas
that could be mapped individually but are mapped as one unit because similar
interpretations can be made for use and management. The pattern and proportion
of the soils or miscellaneous areas in a mapped area are not uniform. An area can
be made up of only one of the major soils or miscellaneous areas, or it can be made
up of all of them. Alpha and Beta soils, 0 to 2 percent slopes, is an example.
Some surveys include miscellaneous areas. Such areas have little or no soil
material and support little or no vegetation. Rock outcrop is an example.
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Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa Counties
4—Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent slopes
Map Unit Setting
National map unit symbol: jny6
Elevation: 5,100 to 6,200 feet
Farmland classification: Not prime farmland
Map Unit Composition
Arvada and similar soils: 85 percent
Estimates are based on observations, descriptions, and transects of the mapunit.
Description of Arvada
Setting
Landform: Terraces, fans
Landform position (three-dimensional): Tread
Down -slope shape: Convex, linear
Across -slope shape: Convex, linear
Parent material: Highly saline alluvium derived from sandstone and shale
Typical profile
H1 - 0 to 3 inches: loam
H2 - 3 to 17 inches: silty clay loam
H3 - 17 to 60 inches: silty clay loam
Properties and qualities
Slope: 6 to 20 percent
Depth to restrictive feature: More than 80 inches
Natural drainage class: Well drained
Runoff class: Very high
Capacity of the most limiting layer to transmit water (Ksat): Moderately low to
moderately high (0.06 to 0.20 in/hr)
Depth to water table: More than 80 inches
Frequency of flooding: None
Frequency of ponding: None
Calcium carbonate, maximum in profile: 10 percent
Gypsum, maximum in profile: 2 percent
Salinity, maximum in profile: Slightly saline to strongly saline (4.0 to 16.0
mmhos/cm)
Sodium adsorption ratio, maximum in profile: 30.0
Available water storage in profile: Moderate (about 8.0 inches)
Interpretive groups
Land capability classification (irrigated): 7s
Land capability classification (nonirrigated): 7s
Hydrologic Soil Group: C
Hydric soil rating: No
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References
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).
2004. Standard specifications for transportation materials and methods of sampling
and testing. 24th edition.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). 2005. Standard classification of
soils for engineering purposes. ASTM Standard D2487-00.
Cowardin, L.M., V. Carter, F.C. Golet, and E.T. LaRoe. 1979. Classification of
wetlands and deep -water habitats of the United States. U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service FWS/OBS-79/31.
Federal Register. July 13, 1994. Changes in hydric soils of the United States.
Federal Register. September 18, 2002. Hydric soils of the United States.
Hurt, G.W., and L.M. Vasilas, editors. Version 6.0, 2006. Field indicators of hydric
soils in the United States.
National Research Council. 1995. Wetlands: Characteristics and boundaries.
Soil Survey Division Staff. 1993. Soil survey manual. Soil Conservation Service.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 18. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres 142p2_054262
Soil Survey Staff. 1999. Soil taxonomy: A basic system of soil classification for
making and interpreting soil surveys. 2nd edition. Natural Resources Conservation
Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 436. http://
www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres142p2_053577
Soil Survey Staff. 2010. Keys to soil taxonomy. 11th edition. U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. http://
www. nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?cid=nres142p2_053580
Tiner, R.W., Jr. 1985. Wetlands of Delaware. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Wetlands
Section.
United States Army Corps of Engineers, Environmental Laboratory. 1987. Corps of
Engineers wetlands delineation manual. Waterways Experiment Station Technical
Report Y-87-1.
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National forestry manual. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/soils/
home/?cid=nres142p2_053374
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National range and pasture handbook. http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/
detail/national/landuse/rangepasture/?cid=stelprdb1043084
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United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
National soil survey handbook, title 430-VI. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/
nres/detail/soils/scientists/?cid=nres142p2_054242
United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service.
2006. Land resource regions and major land resource areas of the United States,
the Caribbean, and the Pacific Basin. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook
296. http://www.nres.usda.gov/wps/portal/nres/detail/national/soils/?
cid=nres142p2_053624
United States Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service. 1961. Land
capability classification. U.S. Department of Agriculture Handbook 210. http://
www.nrcs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/nrcs142p2_052290.pdf
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Location name: Hartsel, Colorado, USA*
Latitude: 39°, Longitude: -105.7°
Elevation: 8727.28 ft**
* source: ESRI Maps
** source: USGS
POINT PRECIPITATION FREQUENCY ESTIMATES
Sanja Perica, Deborah Martin, Sandra Pavlovic, Ishani Roy, Michael St. Laurent, Carl Trypaluk, Dale
Unruh, Michael Yekta, Geoffery Bonnin
NOAA, National Weather Service, Silver Spring, Maryland
PF tabular I PF graphical I Maps & aerials
PF tabular
pPDS-based point precipitation frequency estimates with 90% confidence intervals (in inches)1
Average recurrence interval (years)
Duration
1
2
5 10
25 50 100 200 500 1000
5-min
0.182
(0.145-0.232)
0.223
(0.176-0.284)
0.301
(0.238-0.385)
0.377
(0.296-0.485)
0.500
(0.386-0.689)
0.608
(0.454-0.843)
0.728
(0.523-1.03)
0.862
(0.591-1.26)
1.06
(0.695-1.59)
1.22
(0.773-1.84)
10-min
0.267
(0.212-0.340)
0.326
(0.258-0.415)
0.440
(0.348-0.563)
0.552
(0.434-0.710)
0.732
(0.565-1.01)
0.890
(0.665-1.23)
1.07
(0.765-1.52)
1.26
(0.865-1.84)
1.55
(1.02-2.32)
1.79
(1.13-2.69)
15-min
0.326
(0.259-0.415)
0.397
(0.315-0.507)
0.537
(0.424-0.687)
0.674
(0.529-0.866)
0.893
(0.689-1.23)
1.09
(0.811-1.51)
1.30
(0.933-1.85)
1.54
(1.06-2.25)
1.89
(1.24-2.83)
2.18
(1.38-3.28)
30-min
0.427
(0.339-0.544)
0.563
(0.446-0.717)
0.797
(0.630-1.02)
1.00
(0.788-1.29)
1.31
(0.995-1.77)
1.56
(1.15-2.13)
1.82
(1.30-2.55)
2.10
(1.43-3.03)
2.48
(1.62-3.69)
2.79
(1.77-4.19)
60-min
0.515
(0.409-0.656)
0.689
(0.546-0.878)
0.979
(0.774-1.25)
1.23
(0.963-1.58)
1.58
(1.19-2.12)
1.86
(1.37-2.52)
2.14
(1.52-2.99)
2.44
(1.65-3.50)
2.84
(1.85-4.20)
3.15
(1.99-4.73)
2-hr
0.603
(0.483-0.759)
0.815
(0.652-1.03)
1.16
(0.926-1.47)
1.45
(1.15-1.84)
1.85
(1.41-2.43)
2.16
(1.60-2.88)
2.46
(1.76-3.38)
2.78
(1.90-3.93)
3.19
(2.10-4.65)
3.51
(2.24-5.20)
3-hr
0.652
(0.525-0.816)
0.861
(0.693-1.08)
1.21
(0.967-1.52)
1.49
(1.19-1.89)
1.89 2.20
(1.45-2.48) (1.65-2.93)
2.51
(1.81-3.43)
2.83
(1.95-3.97)
3.26
(2.15-4.71)
3.58
(2.30-5.26)
6-hr
0.759
(0.618-0.940)
0.960
(0.780-1.19)
1.29
(1.05-1.61)
1.57
(1.27-1.96)
1.97 2.28
(1.53-2.55) (1.72-2.99)
2.59
(1.89-3.49)
2.92
(2.03-4.04)
3.35
(2.24-4.78)
3.69
(2.40-5.35)
12-hr
0.921
(0.756-1.13)
1.10
(0.904-1.35)
1.41
(1.15-1.73)
1.68
(1.36-2.07)
2.06
(1.61-2.63)
2.36
(1.81-3.06)
2.67 3.00
(1.97-3.56) (2.12-4.11)
3.45 3.80
(2.34-4.86) (2.50-5.43)
24-hr
1.11
(0.924-1.35)
1.27
(1.06-1.54)
1.56
(1.28-1.89)
1.81
(1.48-2.20)
2.18
(1.74-2.77)
2.49
(1.93-3.20)
2.81 3.16
(2.10-3.71) (2.26-4.29)
3.65 4.05
(2.51-5.09) (2.69-5.69)
2-day
1.28
(1.07-1.53)
1.47
(1.23-1.76)
1.80
(1.50-2.16)
2.09
(1.73-2.52)
2.51
(2.02-3.14)
2.85 3.21 3.58 4.10
(2.23-3.61) (2.42-4.16) (2.58-4.77) (2.84-5.61)
4.50
(3.03-6.24)
3-day
1.41
(1.19-1.67)
1.63
(1.37-1.93)
1.99
(1.67-2.38)
2.31
(1.93-2.77)
2.77
(2.24-3.43)
3.14 3.52 3.92 4.47
(2.47-3.94) (2.67-4.52) (2.85-5.17) (3.11-6.06)
4.90
(3.32-6.73)
4-day
1.53
(1.29-1.81)
1.76 2.15
(1.49-2.08) (1.81-2.55)
2.49
(2.09-2.97)
2.98 3.36 3.76 4.18 4.76
(2.41-3.67) (2.66-4.20) (2.87-4.81) (3.05-5.49) (3.33-6.41)
5.21
(3.54-7.11)
7-day
1.85
(1.58-2.17)
2.11 2.55
(1.80-2.47) (2.17-3.00)
2.93
(2.47-3.45)
3.46 3.89 4.32 4.78 5.39
(2.83-4.22) (3.10-4.79) (3.32-5.46) (3.51-6.19) (3.81-7.17)
5.87
(4.03-7.92)
10 -day
2.13
(1.82-2.47)
2.42
(2.07-2.81)
2.91
(2.48-3.39)
3.32
(2.82-3.89)
3.90
(3.20-4.71)
4.36
(3.49-5.34)
4.83
(3.73-6.05)
5.31
(3.93-6.83)
5.97
(4.24-7.87)
6.47
(4.47-8.66)
20-day
2.86
(2.48-3.29)
3.26
(2.82-3.75)
3.92
(3.38-4.51)
4.46
(3.82-5.15)
5.20
(4.30-6.17)
5.77
(4.66-6.94)
6.34
(4.94-7.80)
6.91
(5.16-8.72)
7.67
(5.50-9.93)
8.24
(5.76-10.9)
30-day
3.45
(3.00-3.93)
3.93
(3.42-4.49)
4.72
(4.09-5.39)
5.35
(4.61-6.14)
6.20
(5.15-7.29)
6.85
(5.56-8.15)
7.47
(5.86-9.10)
8.09
(6.08-10.1)
8.89
(6.42-11.4)
9.48
(6.67-12.4)
45-day
4.17
(3.66-4.72)
4.76
(4.17-5.39)
5.68
(4.96-6.45)
6.41
(5.56-7.31)
7.37
(6.14-8.56)
8.07
(6.58-9.51)
8.73
(6.88-10.5)
9.38
(7.07-11.6)
10.2
(7.38-12.9)
10.7
(7.60-13.9)
60-day
4.79 5.45 6.47
(4.21-5.39) (4.79-6.14) (5.67-7.30)
7.26
(6.33-8.23)
8.28
(6.92-9.54)
9.01 9.68 10.3 11.1 11.6
(7.37-10.5) (7.65-11.6) (7.80-12.6) (8.04-13.9) (8.23-14.8)
1 Precipitation frequency (PF) estimates in this table are based on frequency analysis of partial duration series (PDS).
Numbers in parenthesis are PF estimates at lower and upper bounds of the 90% confidence interval The probability that precipitation frequency
estimates (for a given duration and average recurrence interval) will be greater than the upper bound (or less than the lower bound) is 5%. Estimates at
upper bounds are not checked against probable maximum precipitation (PMP) estimates and may be higher than currently valid PMP values.
Please refer to NOAAAtIas 14 document for more information.
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Precipitation depth (in)
PF graphical
PDS-based depth -duration -frequency (DDF) curves
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— 10anln — 3-day
15-rnin — 4-day
— 30-min — 7-day
— 60-rnln — 10-day
— 2-hr — 20-day
— 3-hr — 30-day
6-hr — 45-day
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STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH, LLLP
P.O. BOX 26 WOODY CREEK, CO. 81656-0026
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CONDITIONS
DRAINAGE AREA MAP
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PROPERTY BOUNDARY
EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EOP)
EXISTING EASEMENT
EDGE OF PAVEMENT (EOP)
SOLAR GARDEN PERIMETER FENCE
(DECORATIVE GAME FENCE)
SOLAR PANEL ARRAY
PROPOSED 20' GRAVEL
ACCESS DRIVEWAY
BASIN BOUNDARY
EX 5' CONTOUR
EX 1' CONTOUR
BASIN IDENTIFICATION
IMPERVIOUSNESS
AREA (ACRES)
1. THIS DRAINAGE MAP AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
WITHIN IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE PIVOT SOLAR 3
DRAINAGE NARRATIVE AND LAND USE CHANGE PERMIT
REVIEW PLANS.
BASIN SUMMARY
Basin
Area (acres)
(cfs)
Qioo
(cfs)
Comments
X1
16.98
0.54
34.50
Basin in existing condition
Al
16.98
0.65
34.68
Basin in proposed condition
1Q(cfs)=
0.10
0.18
Change in peak runnoff
0' 40 80
SCALE: 1"=80'
160
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Mountain Solar 3
IMPERVIOUSNESS SUMMARY
By: BSC
Date: 2-Jun-20
Basin
Total Area
(sf)
Total Area
(ac)
Concrete Pad
Area
(sf)
Gravel Area
(sf)
Roof Area
(sf)
Concrete Walks
(sf)
Vegetated Open
S pace
(sf)
Composite Imperviousness
(%)
PROPOSED ONSITE BASINS
X1
739,527
16.98
0
12,060
0
0
727,467
2.6%
Al
739,527
16.98
728
19,976
0
0
718,823
3.1%
UDFCD Table 6-3. Recommended Percentage Imperviousness Values
Land Use or Surface Characteristics
Percentage Imperviousness (%)
Concrete Pad
100%
Gravel
40%
Roofs
90%
Walks
90%
Vegetated Open Space
2%
BY:
DATE:
CHECKED BY:
BSC
2-Jun-20
BSC
STANDARD FORM SF-2
TIME OF CONCENTRATION
PROJECT: Mountain Solar 3
JOB NUMBER: LAND USE CHANGE
NRCS SOIL TYPE: TYPE C
SUB -BASIN
DATA
INITIAL TIME (Ti)
(UDFCD Eq. 6-3)
TRAVEL TIME (Tt)
(UDFCD Eq. 6-4)
Tc URBANIZED CHECK
(UDFCD Eq. 6-5)
FINAL
T,
REMARKS
MINOR BASIN
AREA
ac
C5
LENGTH
ft
SLOPE
%
T;
LENGTH
ft
SLOPE
%
K
VEL.
fps
Tt
COMP.
T,
TOTAL
LENGTH
SLOPE
%
COMP.
T,
MIN
C2
C5
C100
Imperv.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
(19)
PROPOSED CONDITION
BASINS
X1
16.98
0.07
50
3.0%
9.2
1042
5.0%
5.0
1.1
15.5
24.7
UNURBANIZED
24.7
0.02
0.07
0.52
2.6%
Al
16.98
0.08
50
3.0%
9.2
1042
5.0%
5.0
1.1
15.5
24.7
UNURBANIZED
24.7
0.03
0.08
0.52
3.1%
Equation Summary
(6) Ti = (0.395(1.1-05)03) /S°33
(10) V = K*S° S
(11) Tt = Lt/(60Vt)
(12)Tc=Ti+Tt
(15) Tc = (18-15i)+Lt/(60(24i+12)S° 5)
(17) Per Table 6-4
(18) Per Table 6-4
(19) Per Table 6-4
UDFCD Eq. 6-3
UDFCD Eq. 6-4
UDFCD Eq. 6-4
UDFCD Eq. 6-2 (Use a Time of 5 if (12) produces
lesser Tc)
UDFCD Eq. 6-5 (In urban catchments, choose the
lesser of (12) and (15))
UDFCD Table 6-2. NRCS Conveyance Factors, K
Type of Land Surface
Conveyance Factor, K
Heavy meadow
2.5
Tilage/Field
5
Short Pasture and Lawns
7
Nearly Bare Ground
10
Grassed Waterway
15
Paved Areas
20
Table 6-4. Runoff coefficient equations based on NRCS soil group and storm return period
NRCS
Soil
Group
Storm Return Period
2-Year
5-Year
10-Year
25-Year
50-Year
100-Year
A
CA = 0-89i
CA = 0.93i
CA = 0.941
CA = 0.944i
CA = 0-95i
CA = 0_81 i +
0.154
13
Ca = 0.89i
CB - 0.93i
CB = 0.81 i +
0.125
CB = 0.70i
+ 0.23
Ca = 0.59i +
0.364
CB = 0.49i +
0.454
CID
Ccro = 0.891
Cup = 0.87i
+ 0.052
Cur, = 0.74i
+ 0.2
Cc, = 0.64i
+ 0.31
CCM = 0.54i
+ 0.418
Con = 0.45i
+ 0.508
CALCULATED BY: BSC
DATE: 2-Jun-20
CHECKED BY: BSC
STANDARD FORM SF-3
PEAK BASIN RUNOFF CALCULATIONS
(RATIONAL METHOD PROCEDURE)
Pi= 0.78
PROJECT: Mountain Solar 3
JOB NUMBER: Land Use Change
DESIGN STORM: 2-YEAR
DIRECT RUNOFF
TOTAL RUNOFF
PIPE
OVERLAND
TRAVEL TIME
REMARKS
DESIGN
POINT
AREA
DESIG.
AREA
(Ac)
RUNOFF
COEFF.
tc
(min)
CA
(Ac)
I
(in/hr)
Q
(cfs)
tc
CA
I
Q
AREA
C
Flow
(cfs)
Slope
(%)
Size
(in)
Velocity
(fps)
K
Slope
(%)
Velocity
(fps)
Length
(ft)
tt
(min)
(min)
(Ac)
(in/hr)
(cfs)
(Ac)
Composite
PROPOSED CONDITION
BASINS
X1
, , .11
24.7
0.40
1.37
0.5
Al
17.0
0.03
24.7
0.47
1.37
0.6
CALCULATED BY: BSC
DATE: 2-Jun-20
CHECKED BY: BSC
STANDARD FORM SF-3
PEAK BASIN RUNOFF CALCULATIONS
(RATIONAL METHOD PROCEDURE)
Pi= 2.23
PROJECT: Mountain Solar 3
JOB NUMBER: Land Use Change
DESIGN STORM: 100-YEAR
DIRECT RUNOFF
TOTAL RUNOFF
PIPE
OVERLAND
TRAVEL TIME
REMARKS
DESIGN
POINT
AREA
DESIG.
AREA
(Ac)
RUNOFF
COEFF.
tc
(min)
CA(min)
(Ac)
1-1
(in/hr)
Q
(cfs)
tc
CA
I
Q
AREA
C
Flow
(cfs)
Slope
(%)
Size
(in)
Velocity
(fps)
-
K
Slope
(%)
Velocity
(fps)
Length
(ft)
tt
(min)
(Ac)
(in/hr)
(cfs)
(Ac)
Composite
PROPOSED CONDITION BASINS
X1
17.0
0.52
24.7
8.82
3.91
34.5
Al
17.0
0.52
24.7
8.86
3.91
34.7
BASIN SUMMARY
Basin
Area (acres)
(cQfs)
(Qcfs)
Comments
X1
16.98
0.54
34.50
Basin in existing condition
Al
16.98
0.65
34.68
Basin in proposed condition
AQ (cfs)=
0.10
0.18
Change in peak runnoff
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Section 5: Landscaping and Revegetation
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Site Landscapinn
Solar energy facilities are low -profile, unobtrusive developments with very little impact to the surrounding lands or
uses. While visible from the property lines, there is little in the profile or nature of the solar array once installed that
would result in negative impacts to property. Distance from surrounding uses is typically sufficient to allow for any
mitigation of the installation. In the case of this project, the solar facility will be sited on vacant land with plenty of
distance to either nearby rights -of -way or residences. At its closest point, the solar array will be approximately 150ft
from the edge of the right-of-way for Old Highway 6, and at least 400ft or more from the nearest residence.
At such distances, visual impact from the installation is deemed to be negligible. Applicant is proposing to install an
8ft tall, wildlife -friendly game fence around the facility as detailed in the Site Plan Details in Section 3. This will
serve to soften the visual impact of the installation and will present a less industrial aesthetic than standard chain
link fencing while meeting electrical code and operational safety requirements. The proposed fencing is very similar
in nature to the typical wildlife fencing employed by Colorado Department of Transportation along public rights -of -
way in the area, and as such will not look out of place. Applicant is not proposing any additional screening or
landscaping measures due to the distance of the solar array from the neighboring uses.
Weed Management
Consultation with County Staff identified no need for a site -specific Weed Management Plan due to the lack of plant
species listed as noxious weeds observed on the site.
Re -Vegetation Plan
Applicant has commissioned a site -specific re -vegetation plan for the stabilization and ongoing maintenance of the
soils and the site landscaping during operations. This plan is detailed on the following pages.
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Revegetation Plan
Approximately 15.5 Acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Prepared for:
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1750 15th Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80202
WESTERN ENVIRONENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 730-3452
(303) 730-3461 (fax)
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Revegetation Plan
Approximately 15.5 Acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Project Number: 750-033-03
Prepared by:
August 3rd, 2020
Prepared for:
Pivot
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1750 15th Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 8020;
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2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 730 3452 (phone)
(303) 730-3461 (fax)
www.westernenvironment. com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
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2
2.1 Location 2
2.2 Topography and Soils 2
2.3 Climate 2
2.4 Ecosystem and Vegetation 5
3.0 REVEGETATION TECHNIQUES 6
3.1 Site Preparation 6
3.2 Seeding 6
3.3 Post Revegetation 7
4.0 LITERATURE CITED 8
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 Site Location Map 3
FIGURE 2 Site Map showing Disturbance Areas 4
TABLES
TABLE 1 Winter and Fall Seed Application 7
TABLE 2 Spring and Summer Seed Application 7
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc. (Western Environment) was retained by Mr.
Luke Rickard, Project Development Director for Pivot Energy, to develop a revegtation plan for
approximately 15.5 acres within Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West, Garfield
County, Colorado. Mr. Rickard indicated that this revegetation plan was in response to acquiring
a permit from Garfield County for the planned construction of a solar array. According to the
Garfield County Assessors Office, the subject property is currently owned by Strait Bottom
Ranch, LLLP.
Site view to southwest
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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1 Location
This Revegetation Plan was conducted for 15.5 acres within a larger 142.67 acre parcel.
The project site is comprised of northern and southern development sites divided latitudinally by
a gravel access road. The northern and southern sites total 5.04 and 10.46 acres respectively. The
property is located within Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West, Garfield County,
Colorado (Figure 1). The vacant project site is approximately 500 feet southeast from Interstate
70, mile marker 71. The property is surrounded by vacant land to the north, Kelly Gulch to the
south, Old US Highway 6 to the east, and vacant land to the west.
2.2 Topography and Soils
The site occurs at an elevation of approximately 5094 feet (USGS Parachute 7.5 Minute
Quadrangle, 2019). The topography is generally flat, with a gradual slope to the southwest
toward Kelly Gulch. Geology includes Quarternary gravels and alluviums overlying the Wasatch
and Ohio Creek Formations (Tweto, Ogden, 1979).
The National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) classifies to soils as Arvada loam
on 6 to 20 percent slopes. Arvada loam is a deep, well drained soil formed in highly saline
alluvium derived from sandstone and shale. The surface layer is three inch thick loam. The
subsoil is 14 inch thick brown silty clay loam, and the substratum is silty clay loam to a depth of
60 inches. Organic matter content of the surface layer is low. Permeability is very slow and
available water capacity is high. Surface runoff is moderately rapid, and the erosion hazard is
severe (NRCS, 1985)
2.3 Climate
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) ecological type for Highway 70 /
mile marker 71 characterizes the site as intermountain, with mid -elevation, average precipitation,
and hot temperature. The annual precipitation is 14 inches primarily occurring in the winter and
spring. The annual temperature is approximately 48 degrees F, with an average frost -free period
of 120 days (NRCS, 1985).
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USGS Parachute Quadrangle, 7.5-Minute Series, 2019
Approximate Scale in Miles
0 0.25 0.5
W ESTER N ENVIRONMENT
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2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
Figure 1 - Project Location Map
Approximately 15.5 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Google Earth, June 17th, 2019
0
Approximate Scale in feet
500
1000
W ESTER N ENVIRONMENT
AND ECOLOGY, INC.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
Figure 2 - Site Map showing Disturbance Areas
Approximately 15.5 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
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2.4 Ecosystem and Vegetation
The site is characterized as an Inter -Mountain Basin Greasewood Flat. This ecological
system typically occurs near drainages on stream terraces and flats. Sites typically have saline
soils, a shallow water table and flood intermittently, but remain dry for most growing seasons.
The water table remains high enough to maintain vegetation, despite salt accumulations. This
system usually occurs as a mosaic of multiple communities, with open to moderately dense
shrublands dominated or codominated by Sarcobatus vermiculatus. In high salinity areas,
greasewood often grows in nearly pure stands, and on less saline sites, it commonly grows with
other shrub species and typically has a grass understory (Nature Serve Explorer, 2020).
According to the 1985 NRCS soil series description for Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent
slopes, the native vegetation on this soil is primarily sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata),
greasewood (Sarcobatus vermiclatus), western wheatgrass (Pascopyrum smithii), and tall
wheatgrass (Thinopyrum ponticum).
A General Ecological and Cultural Resources Survey (Western Environment Project
#750-033-02), performed on March 3', 2020, included the southern 10.46 acre parcel of the
subject property. According to the survey, the vegetation on the site consists of cheatgrass
(Bromus tectorum) and sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) with a sparse population of tumble
mustard (Sisymbrium altissimum). Cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) is on List C of Colorado
Noxious Weeds, effective June, 2020. Based on aerial imagery and photos of the site, bare
ground comprises approximately 50-60% of the property.
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3.0 REVEGETATION TECHNIQUES
3.1 Site Preparation
Revegetation activities will be carried out following the solar array installation. Minimal
disturbance, approximately 0.22 acres, as reported in Enertia Consulting Group's June 3rd, 2020
Drainage Narrative to the Garfield County Community Development Depaitnient (see Figure 2), is
expected to occur as a result of the installation. The site is currently 40-50% vegetated, with 50-
60% bareground. Management of the List C Colorado Noxious Weed, cheatgrass (Bromus
tectorum), is not recommend prior to the revegetation of native species. Western Environment
expects its prevalence to decrease as native vegetation becomes established. Also, it is our
recommendation that no soil amendments be added, or soil decompaction occur in preparation for
revegetation.
In areas accessible by equipment, the soil surface will be prepared for seeding using a tine
harrow pulled by an ATV or small UTV. Harrowing will provide an appropriate seed bed and
enhance seed -soil contact. Areas inaccessible by equipment will be raked by hand, as required.
Minimal mixing of the topsoil with high pH and sodic subsoils should occur (Garfield County
Records, 2017).
3.2 Seeding
Seed broadcast on the site using a small ATV -mounted spreader, or by hand as possible, at a
rate of 80 Pure Live Seed (PLS) / square foot. This should be done as soon as harrowing and raking
have occurred to minimize erosion and weed establishment (Colorado Natural Areas Program, 1998).
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Native Seed Calculator was utilized in
preparation of this Revegetation Plan. This tool only contains native plant species that are also
commercially available.
Based upon the temperature and precipitation, the site falls within the "Hot Average" CDOT
category. However, due to the proposed use Western Environment choose plant species that grow less
than four feet and are shade tolerant. Although natural native vegetation would not cover the entire
site, CDOT Landscape Architects recommend 80 PLS per square foot. The calculator is based upon
that ratio.
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For planting in the winter, fall, or spring, the following seed mix tables with application
rate in terms of PLS per acre are recommended. Seed application is dependant upon whether the
species grows most abundantly in the cool season or warm season. Western Environment
recommends one of the Seed Applications listed below, depending on the planting season. Western
Environment does not recommend seeding in summer.
Common Name
Scientific Name
Lbs. PLS per Acre
Black oats
Avina sativa
2.5
Fringed brome
Bromus ciliatus
7.2
Prairie junegrass
Koeleria macrantha
0.8
Totals
10.5
Table 1. Winter or Fall Seed Application
Common Name
Scientific Name
Lbs. PLS per Acre
Black oats
Avina sativa
2.5
Cane bluestem
Bothriochloa barbinodis
2.3
Switchgrass
Panicum virgatum Grenville
6.6
Totals
11.4
Table 2. Spring Seed Application
3.3 Post Revegetation
For optimal germination, the project site should be harrowed and raked following seed
application (See methods in 3.1 Site Preparation). Mulching is not recommended. Monitoring for
problems including poor germination and weeds is recommended to assure an successful project.
Integrated weed management (IWM) techniques should be performed if weeds become a
problem on the site. IWM incorporates a combination of two or more control methods, to eliminate
weeds and promote the growth of native species. These techniques include prevention, eradication,
and control. Biological, chemical, cultural, and mechanical constitute the different methods of
weed control.
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6.0 LITERATURE CITED
Colorado Department of Agriculture. Colorado Noxious Weed (including Watch List),
effective June, 2020. Retrieved from: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/agconservation/
noxious -weed -species
Colorado Department of Transportation. Native Seed Calculator. Retrieved from:
https://www. codot. gov/programs/environmental/landscape-architecture/native-seed-calculator
Colorado Natural Areas Program. October 1998. Native Plant Revegetation Guide for
Colorado, Caring for Land Series, Volume III. Retrieved from: https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents
/CNAP/RevegetationGuide.pdf
Garfield County Records. 2017. Microgrid Energy Revegetation Plan for the Ziegler Solar
Garden Site. Prepared By Habitat management. Retrieved from: https://records.
garfield-county.com/WebLink/0/edoc/3651135/05.1 %20Reveg%20Plan.pdf
Nature Serve Explorer. 2020. Terrestrial Ecological System, Inter -Mountain Basins
Greasewood Flat. Retrieved from: https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL
.2.722892/Inter-Mountain Basins Greasewood Flat
NRCS. May 1985. Soil Survey of Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa
Counties. Retrieved from: https://www.blogs.nres.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MANUSCRIPTS/
colorado/CO683/0/rifle.pdf
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Impact Analysis
Adjacent Land Use
The property immediately adjacent to the proposed solar array installation is vacant, with some oil and gas
extraction facilities already installed and operating on the property. On the neighboring parcels, land is mostly
vacant with Old Hwy 6 to the south and southeast; and Interstate 70 to the north and northeast. Beyond Old US
Hwy 6 there is a railroad, and the Colorado River. There are two rural residences on the neighboring land to the
southwest.
Site Features
Subject parcel's physical features are primarily dominated by two drainages; Kelly Gulch which borders the site to
the West/Southwest and drains to the Colorado River after passing under Old US Hwy 6, and an unnamed
drainage well to the northeast of the proposed project sites which collects drainage from the Interstate 70 corridor
and also drains to the Colorado River after passing under Old US Hwy 6. 100-year floodplain maps for this area are
not available, but the proposed solar array areas do not show signs of recent flooding. The existing topography is
generally flat, with a gentle south-western slope toward Kelly Gulch. These conditions are suitable for the proposed
use and leveling or grading of the solar array areas is not necessary; the existing topographical conditions will be
maintained. Solar arrays will be located well outside the Kelly Gulch drainage channel and more than 35ft from the
water flow line as shown on the proposed Site Plans, with no stormwater impact expected to either drainage onsite
as discussed in the Drainage Report included with this application.
The proposed solar arrays will be sited between the two onsite drainages on higher ground. Vegetative cover
currently consists primarily of cheatgrass and sagebrush which will be replaced with native, low -growth, drought -
tolerant ground cover species upon completion of construction and re -vegetation. The climatology for the area is
primarily dry with very good insolation which is ideal for solar energy production.
Soil Characteristics
Applicant commissioned a geotechnical investigation of the site soils in May of 2020, which consisted of 11 borings
to a depth of between 12 and 20 feet below the surface. Subsurface conditions were relatively consistent, with
borings showing approximately 1 foot of topsoil above medium dense to dense clayey sand. No subsurface ground
water was encountered at the time of the inspection. These soil and groundwater conditions are suitable for the
proposed development.
Geology and Hazard
The project occurs at an elevation of approximately 5,055 to 5,100 feet above sea level. NRCS classifies the soil as
Arvada Loam on 6 to 20 percent slopes, and the Geology includes Quaternary Age gravels and alluviums overlying
the Wasatch and Ohio Creek formations. No natural or manmade hazards have been observed within the proposed
solar array areas. Such factors are not considered to have any negative effect on the proposed use.
Groundwater and Aquifer Recharge Area
The subject parcel is not considered to be located within a designated aquifer recharge area and no groundwater
was encountered in any of the geotechnical borings conducted onsite. This facility will be unmanned and will
generate no waste or sewage effluents during operations. The site will remain mostly unchanged from a surface
permeability standpoint and there will be no long-term storage of materials or chemicals onsite which might be
considered to be risk factors for surface runoff pollution. Portable toilet facilities will be provided for crews during
construction and all construction waste will be collected, hauled offsite and disposed of responsibly. As discussed
in the Drainage Report, this project is not considered to have any impact to stream flow.
Environmental Impacts - Flora and Fauna
Impacts to flora and fauna are considered both in the short-term (during and immediately after construction) and
long-term (throughout the operations period). In March 2020 the proposed site was walked by a wildlife scientist
and evaluated for the potential nexus of habitat for Federally or State listed threatened or endangered (T&E)
species. No T&E fauna species habitat was identified, and no T&E species were encountered during the onsite
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observation periods. The site is potentially within 600 feet of a known bald eagle roost site, although there is not
believed to be direct line of sight from the roost site to the project site. Bald eagles are listed as a threatened
species with the State of Colorado. No additional nexus for T&E species habitat was uncovered, and none such
species were observed to occur onsite. There was no known nexus between the project site and crucial habitat for
T&E flora species, and none such species were observed to occur on the site. In general, the proposed installation
is expected to generate some minor impact to the established flora onsite during construction, which will be re-
seeded with a low -growth seed mix consisting of native and drought -tolerant species.
The construction period will be managed to minimize immediate impacts to flora and fauna. If necessary, some of
the larger sage brush will be removed to allow for the construction of the solar arrays and associated roads and
equipment pads. Otherwise the existing grade, and surface vegetation, will be left in place during construction and
over -seeded with the recommended seeding mix once construction is complete. The Colorado Division of Parks
and Wildlife (CPW) has published guidelines for development in proximity to bald eagle nests which preclude
conducting development activities between November 15th and March 15th, which Applicant will observe to minimize
the impact of such activities on the roost. Additionally, Applicant will work closely with CPW prior to mobilization to
site and will incorporate any additional recommendations CPW may have into the work plan.
In the long-term, impacts to local flora and fauna will be negligible. The selection of native species for over -seeding
within the fence line will serve to raise the level of diversity of the flora onsite, which is currently dominated by
sagebrush and cheatgrass. The perimeter fence mesh will be wide enough to allow for the passage of small fauna
(reptiles and rodents) through the project area. Additionally, the sites will allow for passage around the perimeter
fence by large fauna (deer etc.) in any direction, thus mitigating any potential impact to movement across the land.
CPW guidelines call for the restriction of periodic visits to between the hours of 10am and 2pm between November
15th and March 15th, and Applicant will incorporate this recommendation as well as any others received under
consultation with CPW into the operations plan for the facility.
Nuisance
Solar installations of this kind are generally not considered to cause nuisance. Applicant will use best practices to
manage dust during construction and any noise or vibration generated during construction is likely to cause minimal
impact to adjacent lands due to the significant setback distances of the solar array from the property line. During
operation, the facilities will be unmanned and will operate quietly and automatically with only infrequent
maintenance visits. Impact to adjacent land due to vapor, dust, smoke, noise, glare or vibration during the
operational phase is considered to be negligible.
Hours of Operation
During construction, onsite activity is largely expected to take place between the hours of 7am to 5pm, Monday to
Saturday. Construction activities are not proposed outside of these hours. During operation, the unmanned facility
will be operational during daylight hours and will cease operations shortly after sunset each day.
pivotenergy.net
Pivot
-,4fr Energy
Major Impact Review: Pivot Solar 1 and Pivot Solar 3 Projects (parcel no. 240923300098)
Bald Eagle Buffer Zone Map
pivotenergy.net
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Prepared for:
►'-yivot
Energy
1750 15' Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80202
WESTERN ENVIRONENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 730-3452
(303) 730-3461 (fax)
westernenvironment.com
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Project Number: 750-033-01
March 12`'', 2020
Prepared For:
Pivot
Energy
1750 15th Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80202
Prepared by:
Brian Kraus
Staff Scientist
Rev
Greg S4erman, P.G.
President
WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGi '1, I,NCJ.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 730-3452
(303) 730-3461 (fax)
westernenvironrnent.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION 5
3.0 RECORDS REVIEW 7
3.1 Results 8
3.2 Aerial Photography Review 8
3.3 Topographic Maps 9
3.4 Governmental Inquiries 9
3.5 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 9
4.0 SITE INSPECTION
5.0 CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Deviations
FIGURES
10
12
12
FIGURE 1 PROJECT LOCATION MAP 3
FIGURE 2 SITE MAP 4
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX C
APPENDIX D
References List
Aerial Photography Documentation
Supporting Documentation
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc, Statement of Qualifications
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The purpose of a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is to identify, to the extent
feasible, recognized environmental conditions associated with the subject property. A Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment has four components: Records Review, Site Reconnaissance,
Interviews, and a Report. These specific activities are further defined by the American Society
for Testing and Materials (ASTM 1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental Site
Assessments; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process, December, 2013).
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a final rule governing "All
Appropriate Inquiries" (AAI) under the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) on November 1st, 2006 (40 C.F.R. Part 312). The
EPA has determined that a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment prepared in accordance with
ASTM 1527-13 meets the AAI requirements.
The following document was prepared at the request of Mr. Luke Rickard, Director of
Project Development for Pivot Energy. Mr. Rickard indicated that this report was in response to
the potential lease of the property for a solar array. According to the Garfield County Assessors
Office, the subject property is currently owned by Strait Bottom Ranch, LLLP.
On January 10th, 2020, Western Environment sent an User Questionnaire to Mr. Rickard
and requested that he forward the Owner Questionnaire to the current owner of the site. These
questionnaires request information on previous Phase I Assessments performed on the subject
property and any data regarding environmental issues, liens, covenants, hazardous material spills
or releases.
On February 10th, 2020, Mr. Rickard returned the User Questionnaire stating that he had
no knowledge of any environmental issues associated with the site but indicated the "presence of
oil and gas extraction near by." On February 20th, 2020, Mr. Coulter Young representing Strait
Bottom Ranch LLLP, returned the Owner Questionnaire stating past usage was agricultural and
that he is unaware of any environmental issues associated with the site.
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2.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
This Phase I Environmental Site Assessment was conducted for an approximately 25 acre
project site within a larger 142.67 acre parcel. The subject property is located within Section 27,
Township 7 South, Range 96 West, Garfield County, Colorado approximately 3.0 miles west of
Parachute, Colorado (Figurel). The project site, currently vacant, is approximately 6,500 feet
southwest of the intersection of Interstate 70 and Old US Highway 6. The property is surrounded
by vacant land to the northwest Kelly Gulch to the southwest, Old US Highway 6 to the
southeast, and vacant land to the northeast. An petroleum production facility (Bosely SG well
cluster) is adjacent to the northwest. Two single family residences are present to the south
approximately 270 feet and 450 feet. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Colorado River are
located approximately 290 feet and 430 feet to the east, respectively. Interstate Highway 70 is
approximately 480 feet to the west (Figure 2). The site is within Xcel Energy service area no
municipal water or sewer districts services the site.
The project occurs at an elevation range of approximately 5,055 to 5,100 feet above sea
level (USGS Parachute 7.5 Minute Quadrangles, 2019). The topography is generally flat, with a
gradual slope to the southwest toward the Kelly Gulch an intermittent drainage that connects to
the Colorado Rives southeast of the project. The National Resource Conservation Service
(NRCS) classifies the soils as Arvada loam on 6 to 20 percent slopes. Geology includes
Quaternary Age gravels and alluviums overlying the Tertiary Wasatch and Ohio Creek
Formations (Tweto, Ogden, 1979). Review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) Flood Insurance Maps indicate that the site does not have current survey. However, a
2015 Preliminary report indicated the project is outside of the 100 flood zone.
WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC
USGS Parachute Quadrangle, 7.5-Minute Series, 2019
Approximate Scale in Miles
0 0.25 0.5
W ESTER N ENVIRONMENT
AND ECOLOGY, I NC.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
Figure 1 - Project Location Map
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
W ESTER N ENVIRONMENT
AND ECOLOGY, I NC.
2217 West Powers Avenue
Littleton, Colorado 80120
0
Approximate Scale in feet
500
1000
Figure 2 - Site Map
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
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3.0 RECORDS REVIEW
The purpose of the records review is to obtain and review information that will help
identify the potential for recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property.
Availability of records varies from information source to information source, including
governmental jurisdictions. Western Environment did not identify, obtain, or review every
possible record that might exist with respect to the property. Instead, record information from
reasonably ascertainable standard sources was reviewed. The approximate minimum search
distance incorporated in the review, the resources utilized, and the number of sites found are
listed below:
Lists Reviewed
ASTM Standard Minimum Search
Distance
Number of Site Within Search
Distance
Federal and Colorado NPL List
1.0 mile
0
Federal Delisted NPL site List
1.0 mile
0
Federal and State CERCLIS List
0.5 Mile
0
Federal RCRA TSD Facilities List
1.0
0
Federal RCRA Generators List
Property and Adjoining Property
0
Federal RCRA Corrective Action List
1.0
0
Federal and State Institutional
Control/Engineering Control Registry
Property and Adjoining Property
0
Federal ERNS List
Property and Adjoining Property
0
State Landfill and/or Solid Waste
Disposal Site List
0.5
0
State Registered UST List
Property and Adjoining Property
0
State Leaking UST List
0.5
0
State Brownfield / Voluntary Cleanup List
0.5
0
Definitions:
NPL:
CERCLIS:
RCRA:
TSD:
UST:
ERNS:
National Priority List (Superfund)
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
Hazardous Waste Transport, Storage, and Disposal
Underground Storage Tank
Emergency Response Notification System
3.1 Results
No records were found within the ASTM standard search radius (attached).
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3.2 Aerial Photography Review
Western Environment reviewed limited historic images of the subject property to identify
past use. The first available image, dated March 19th, 1957, showed the subject site and the
surrounding properties to be vacant. US Highway 6 was observed adjacent to the east and the
Pete and Bill Creek was located adjacent to the south. The Union Pacific Railroad and the
Colorado River are present approximately 290 feet and 430 feet to the east, respectively
Google Earth historic aerial images were reviewed following 1981. The image from June
16t'', 2005, indicated that two single family residences were present approximately 270 feet and
450 feet to the south. An oil and gas facility was observed approximately 1,115 feet to the
northwest. Significant numbers of petroleum production facilities were observed surrounding the
project site in the photos dated August 8th, 2011 and May 26th, 2014. No change of significance
was observed in the most recent photo dated June 17th, 2016.
A complete list of all aerial photographs reviewed is presented in Appendix B.
3.3 Historical Topographic Maps
Western Environment also reviewed historic topographic maps to document past uses of
the subject property. The first available map, dated 1929, showed the subject property as vacant
with the Kelly Gulch adjacent to the south. The Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, (Union Pacific
Railroad) and the Colorado River were located to the east. A rural single family residence and
the Kelly Gulch were present approximately 1,230 feet to the west. The Town of Una was
observed approximately 6,780 feet to the southwest. In the 1956 map, US Highway 6 was
located to the west and the single family residence was removed. Interstate 70 was present to the
west in the 1965 map. No change was observed in the 1981 maps.
3.4 Governmental Inquiries
On January l0t'', 2020, Western Environment submitted Environmental Inquiries
(attached) to the Grand Valley Fire Department and Garfield County Environmental Health
regarding the subject property and it's history. To date, Western Environment has not received a
response from either Garfield County Environmental Health or the Grand Valley Fire
Department. Should a response be received which alters our conclusion, Western Environment
will issue an addendum.
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3.5 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC)
In addition to the standard database, Western Environment reviewed documents
maintained by the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) pertaining to
oil/gas production facilities occurring directly adjacent to the subject property. These facilities
are discussed below.
Well Name
Facility ID
Operator
Violations Distance From Drill Date
Subject Property
05-045-11804
Bosely SG 441-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
3/20/2006
05-045-11805
Bosely SO 341-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
3/22/2006
Well Status
Producing
5/29/2006
05-045-11804
Bosely SG 41-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
4/3/2006
05-045-20485
Bosely SO 331-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
10/11/2011
05-045-20486
Bosely SG 431-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
05-045-20488
Williams SG 531-27
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
110/15/2011
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
10/21/2011
Producing
5/28'2006
Producing
5/29/2006
Producing
1/11'2012
Producing
1/11/2012
Producing
1/12/2012
05-045-20489
Bosely SG 31-27
TEP Rocky Mountain..
LLC
05-045-14131
Frac Tech SG 32-27
TEP Rocky Mountain.
LLC
05-045-14130
Frac Tcch SG 332-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
05-045-14129
Fran Tcch SO 432-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
I
No
No
No
No
Adjacent to the
Northwest
10/5/201 1
Producing
1/5/2012
835 Feet South
8 1 2007
Producing
5/10/2007
835 Feet South
7 5 2007
Producing
5/10/2007
835 Feet South
7/17/2007
Producing
5/10.'2007
05-045-14129
Fran Tcch SO 532-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
835 Feet South
8/7/2007
05-045-14127
Fran Tcch SG 33 27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
835 Feet South
8/14/2007
05-045-14126
Fran Tech SG 333-27
TEP Rocky Mountain,
LLC
No
835 Feet South
8/21/2007
Producing
5/10/2007
Producing
6/28/2008
Producing
6/8/2008
*A11 wells listed above have not had a violation and will not affect the subject property
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4.0 SITE INSPECTION / INTERVIEWS
The purpose of a site inspection is to obtain information indicating the likelihood of
identifying Recognized Environmental Condition (REC's) in connection with the property. During
a visit to the site on March 3rd, 2020, Western Environment personnel visually and physically
observed the property to the extent not obstructed by bodies of water, vegetation, adjacent
buildings, or other obstacles and debris.
Storage Tanks
Placed Fill or Imported Soils
Vent Piping/Air Emissions Sources
Stockpiles of Soil or Debris
Unidentified Piping
Surface Water, Streams, Pits, Ponds, Lagoons
Drains, Sumps
Waste Water and/or Storm Water Discharge
Stained Soil and/or Pavement
Waste Treatment Processes
Stressed Vegetation
Septic Systems or Leach Fields
Solid Waste or Disposal Areas
Wells (Agricultural, Water Supply, Monitoring)
Hazardous Material Storage
X
Wells (Petroleum Production Facilities)
Petroleum Products Storage
Petroleum Pipelines
Drums
High Power Transmission Lines
Unidentified Substance Containers
Transformers (Potential PCB)
Vehicle Maintenance Areas
Odors
At the time of the inspection the site was vacant dominated by upland grasses and woody
shrubs. These included cheatgrass, sagebrush, rabbit brush and mustard. Assess occurred from the
southwest using a dirt access road from Old Highway 6. The project location surrounded by
barbed wire fencing along the east border adjacent to Highway 6. Power lines are located along the
west border. Surrounding properties included vacant land to the north and west, Old Highway 6 to
the east, and Kelly Gulch to the south. A petroleum production facility, the Bosely SG well
cluster, was present adjacent to the northwest. Two single family residences were observed
approximately 270 feet and 450 feet to the south. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Colorado
River were located approximately 290 feet and 430 feet to the east, respectively.
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View of the Site to the West
View of the Pete and Bill Creek
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc. has performed a Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E 1527-13 of
approximately 25 acres within Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West in Garfield
County, Colorado. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section
5.1 of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental
conditions (REC's) in connection with the property:
5.1 Deviations
No response has yet been received from Grand Valley Fire Depaitnient and Garfield
County Environmental Health. It is the opinion of Western Environment that this lack of
information does constitute a Data Failure as defined by ASTM E-1527-13, Section 8.3.2.3.
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
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APPENDICES
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
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APPENDIX A
Reference List
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
Garfield
39.4130335929347,-108.08995067748728
Prepared for: Brian Kraus
Ref: 750-033-01
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Environmental Radius Report
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2055 E. Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85381
480-967-6752
Summary
National Priorities List (NPL)
CERCLIS List
CERCLIS NFRAP
RCRA CORRACTS Facilities
RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD Facilities
Federal Institutional Control / Engineering Control Registry
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)
US Toxic Release Inventory
US RCRA Generators (CESQG, SQG, LQG)
US ACRES (Brownfields)
US NPDES
US Air Facility System (AIRS / AFS)
CO Underground Storage Tanks
CO Superfund - National Priorities List
CO Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
CO Solid Waste Sites
< 1/4
1/4 - 1/2
1/2-1
1
4
7
National Priorities List (NPL)
This database returned no results for your area.
The Superfund Program, administered under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA) is an EPA Program to locate, investigate, and clean up the worst hazardous waste sites
throughout the United States. The NPL (National Priorities List) is the list of national priorities among the known
releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States
and its territories. The NPL is intended primarily to guide the EPA in determining which sites warrant further
investigation. The boundaries of an NPL site are not tied to the boundaries of the property on which a facility is located.
The release may be contained with a single property's boundaries or may extend across property boundaries onto
other properties. The boundaries can, and often do change as further information on the extent and degree of
contamination is obtained.
CERCLIS List
This database returned no results for your area.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigates known or suspected uncontrolled or
abandoned hazardous substance facilities under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act (CERCLA). EPA maintains a comprehensive list of these facilities in a database known as the
Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Information System (CERCLIS). These sites
have either been investigated or are currently under investigation by the EPA for release or threatened release of
hazardous substances. Once a site is placed in CERCLIS, it may be subjected to several levels of review and
evaluation and ultimately placed on the National Priority List (NPL).
CERCLIS sites designated as "No Further Remedial Action Planned" (NFRAP) have been removed from CERCLIS.
NFRAP sites may be sites where, following an intitial investigation, no contamination was found, contamination was
removed quickly without the need for the site to be placed on the NPL, or the contamination was not serious enough to
require Federal Superfund Action or NPL consideration.
CERCLIS NFRAP
This database returned no results for your area.
As of February 1995, CERCLIS sites designated "No Further Remedial Action Planned" NFRAP have been
removed from CERCLIS. NFRAP sites may be sites where, following an initial investigation, no contamination was
found, contamination was removed quickly without the site being placed on the NPL, or the contamination was not
serious enough to require Federal Superfund action or NPL consideration.
EPA has removed these NFRAP sites from CERCLIS to lift unintended barriers to the redevelopment of these
properties. This policy change is part of EPA"s Brownfields Redevelopment Program to help cities, states, private
investors and affected citizens promote economic redevelopment of unproductive urban sites.
RCRA CORRACTS Facilities
This database returned no results for your area.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA maintains the Corrective Action Report (CORRACTS) database of
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) facilities that are undergoing "corrective action." A "corrective action
order" is issued pursuant to RCRA Section 3008(h) when there has been a release of hazardous waste or constituents
into the environment from a RCRA facility. Corrective actions may be required beyond the facility"s boundary and can
be required regardless of when the release occurred, even if it predated RCRA.
RCRA non-CORRACTS TSD Facilities
This database returned no results for your area.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The EPA"s RCRA Program identifies and tracks hazardous waste from the
point of generation to the point of disposal. The RCRA Facilites database is a compilation by the EPA of facilities that
report generation, storage, transportation, treatment, or disposal of hazardous waste. RCRA Permitted Treatment,
Storage, Disposal Facilities (RCRA-TSD) are facilities which treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste.
Federal Institutional Control / Engineering Control Registry
This database returned no results for your area.
Federal Institutional Control / Engineering Control Registry
Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS)
This database returned no results for your area.
The Emergency Response Notification System (ERNS) is a national computer database used to store information
on unauthorized releases of oil and hazardous substances. The program is a cooperative effort of the Environmental
Protection Agency, the Department of Transportation Research and Special Program Administration"s John Volpe
National Transportation System Center and the National Response Center. There are primarily five Federal statutes
that require release reporting: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)
section 103; the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act(SARA) Title III Section 304; the Clean Water Act of
1972(CWA) section 311(b)(3); and the Hazardous Material Transportation Act of 1974(HMTA section 1808(b).
US Toxic Release Inventory
This database returned no results for your area.
The Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) is a publicly available EPA database that contains information on toxic chemical
releases and other waste management activities reported annually by certain covered industry groups as well as
federal facilities. TRI reporters for all reporting years are provided in the file.
US RCRA Generators (CESQG, SQG, LQG)
This database returned 0 results for your area.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates hazardous waste under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). EPA maintains a database of facilities, which generate hazardous waste or
treat, store, and/or dispose of hazardous wastes.
Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generators (CESQG) generate 100 kilograms or less per month of hazardous
waste, or 1 kilogram or less per month of acutely hazardous waste.
Small Quantity Generators (SQG) generate more than 100 kilograms, but less than 1,000 kilograms, of hazardous
waste per month.
Large Quantity Generators (LQG) generate 1,000 kilograms per month or more of hazardous waste, or more than 1
kilogram per month of acutely hazardous waste.
US ACRES (Brownfields)
This database returned no results for your area.
Brownfields are real property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the
presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. Cleaning up and reinvesting in
these properties protects the environment, reduces blight, and takes development pressures off greenspaces and
working lands. The Assessment, Cleanup and Redevelopment Exchange System (ACRES) is an online database for
Brownfields Grantees to electronically submit data directly to The United States Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA)
US NPDES
This database returned no results for your area.
The NPDES module of the Compliance Information System (ICIS) tracks surface water permits issued under the
Clean Water Act. Under NPDES, all facilities that discharge pollutants from any point source into waters of the United
States are required to obtain a permit. The permit will likely contain limits on what can be discharged, impose
monitoring and reporting requirements, and include other provisions to ensure that the discharge does not adversely
affect water quality.
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
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This database returned 12 results for your area.
The Air Facility System (AIRS / AFS) contains compliance and permit data for stationary sources of air pollution
(such as electric power plants, steel mills, factories, and universities) regulated by EPA, state and local air pollution
agencies. The information in AFS is used by the states to prepare State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and to track the
compliance status of point sources with various regulatory programs under Clean Air Act.
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.41409, -108.0894
Distance to site 421 ft / 0.08 mi NE
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037583549
EPA Identifier 110037583549
Primary Name TEP ROCKY MTN - SG 41-27
Address NENE SEC 27 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE, 2.5 MI SW OF
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:CO0000000804501265, AIRS/AFS:0804501265, EIS:13029311
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 15:16:59
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
Location 39.41731, -108.0925
Distance to site 1721 ft / 0.33 mi NW
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquerydetail.disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037582461
EPA Identifier 110037582461
Primary Name WPX ENERGY - GV 33-22
Address SWSE SEC 22 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE AREA
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs Al R:0O0000000804500990, AIRS/AFS:0804500990, EIS:13082511
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 15:15:47
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.41825, -108.0857
Distance to site 2249 ft / 0.43 mi NE
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110056438993
EPA Identifier 110056438993
Primary Name WPX ENERGY - SG 14-23
Address SWSW SEC 23 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE AREA
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs Al R:CO0000000804502204, AIRS/AFS:0804502204, EIS:17453411
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 10-JUL-2015 13:37:06
Recorded On 21-JAN-2014 15:32:24
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
Location 39.40678, -108.089
Distance to site 2299 ft / 0.44 mi S
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquerydetail.disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110038039002
EPA Identifier 110038039002
Primary Name TEP ROCKY MTN- SG 43-27-W
Address NE SE SEC 27 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE, 2.9 MI SW OF
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:0O0000000804501489, AIRS/AFS:0804501489, EIS:13102911
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 16-FEB-2009 16:19:04
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.41381, -108.0989
Distance to site 2537 ft / 0.48 mi W
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037582693
EPA Identifier 110037582693
Primary Name TEP ROCKY MTN - SG 21-27
Address NENW SEC27 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE, 2.9 MI SW OF
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:CO0000000804501081, AIRS/AFS:0804501081, EIS:13087511
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 15:15:59
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
Location 39.41742, -108.0988
Distance to site 2958 ft / 0.56 mi NW
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquerydetail.disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037583558
EPA Identifier 110037583558
Primary Name TEP ROCKY MTN - SG 24-22
Address SESW SEC 22 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE, 2.7 MI SW OF
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:0O0000000804501268, AIRS/AFS:0804501268, EIS:13029511
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 15:17:01
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.41752, -108.0797
Distance to site 3313 ft / 0.63 mi NE
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110038039039
EPA Identifier 110038039039
Primary Name TEP ROCKY MTN - SG 24-23-W
Address SE SW SEC 23 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE, 2.1 MI SW OF
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211111
SIC Codes 1311
SIC Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Programs AIR:CO0000000804501495, AIRS/AFS:0804501495, EIS:13103211
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 16-FEB-2009 16:19:08
NAICS Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION.
Location 39.42122, -108.0798
Distance to site 4141 ft / 0.78 mi NE
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fii_query_detail.disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037576003
EPA Identifier 110037576003
Primary Name WILLIAMS PRODUCTION SG 23-23
Address NESW SEC 23 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:0O0000000804501410, AIRS/AFS:0804501410, EIS:13051711
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 14:46:28
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.42427, -108.0863
Distance to site 4225 ft / 0.8 mi N
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110037575362
EPA Identifier 110037575362
Primary Name WILLIAMS PRODUCTION SG 12-23
Address SWNW SEC 23 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211111, 211112
SIC Codes 1311, 1321
SIC Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS, NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:CO0000000804501001, AIRS/AFS:0804501001, EIS:13083011
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 06-JAN-2009 14:45:43
NAICS Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION., NATURAL
GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION.
Location 39.4106, -108.0752
Distance to site 4264 ft / 0.81 mi E
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fii_query_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110043428458
EPA Identifier 110043428458
Primary Name WILLIAMS PRODUCTION -SG 32-26 WELL PAD
Address SWNE SEC 26 T7S R96W
City UNK
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 99999
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs AIR:0O0000000804502035, AIRS/AFS:0804502035, EIS:15311011
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:20:03
Recorded On 20-APR-2011 10:44:54
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION.
US Air Facility System (AIRS /AFS)
Location 39.40268, -108.0994
Distance to site 4625 ft / 0.88 mi SW
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquery_detail. disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110023159320
EPA Identifier 110023159320
Primary Name ENCANA - ORCHARD COMPRESSOR STATION
Address SW SEC 27 T7S R96W
City PARACHUTE
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 81635
NAICS Codes 211112
SIC Codes 1321
SIC Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUIDS
Programs Al R:CO0000000804500895, AIRS/AFS:0804500895, EIS:12840811
Program Interests AIR EMISSIONS CLASSIFICATION UNKNOWN, AIR SYNTHETIC MINOR
Updated On 01-JUN-2017 17:18:51
Recorded On 01-DEC-2005 17:00:45
NAICS Descriptions NATURAL GAS LIQUID EXTRACTION.
Location 39.42253, -108.0786
Distance to site 4718 ft / 0.89 mi NE
Info URL http://ofmpub.epa.gov/enviro/fiiquerydetail.disp_program_facility?p_regist
ry_id=110007394159
EPA Identifier 110007394159
Primary Name WILLIAMS PROD RMT CO - UNICORP RULISON SG 43-22
Address SG 43-22
City UNK
County GARFIELD
State CO
Zipcode 99999
NAICS Codes 211111
SIC Codes 1311
SIC Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
Programs Al R:0O0000000804500330, AIRS/AFS:0804500330
Program Interests AIR MINOR
Updated On 07-OCT-2016 16:54:40
Recorded On 01-MAR-2000 00:00:00
NAICS Descriptions CRUDE PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS EXTRACTION.
CO Underground Storage Tanks
This database returned 0 results for your area.
Underground Storage Tanks (UST) containing hazardous or petroleum substances are regulated under Subtitle I of
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment/Division
of Oil and
Public Safety maintains a list of registered aboveground and underground storage tanks.
CO Superfund - National Priorities List
This database returned no results for your area.
This data is provided by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment created from the US
Environmental Protection Agency National Priorities List (NPL). The purpose was to improve the location of superfund
sites from point data to a polygon.
These large sites are also known as National Priority List (NPL) sites. These sites are being remediated jointly by the
State of Colorado and the U.S. EPA under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability
Act (CERCLA), This law created Federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous
substances that may endanger public health or the environment. These sites are undergoing or have completed long-
term remedial response actions, that permanently and significantly reduce the dangers associated with releases or
threats of releases of hazardous substances that are serious, but not immediately life threatening. Some of the sites
have also undergone short-term removals, where actions may be taken to address releases or threatened releases
requiring prompt response.
CO Uranium Mill Tailings Sites
This database returned no results for your area.
There were nine uranium mill tailings sites in Colorado designated for cleanup under the federal Uranium Mill
Tailings Radiation Control Act. These nine sites, know commonly as UMTRA sites, were remediated jointly by the State
of Colorado and the U.S. Department of Energy during the late 1980's and early 1990's. Mill tailings were removed from
8 of the mill sites and relocated in engineered disposal cells. A disposal cell is designed to encapsulate the material,
reduce radon emanation, and prevent the movement of water through the material. At one site, Maybell, CO, the
tailings were stabilized in -place at the mill site. After remediation of the tailings was completed, the State and DOE
began to investigate the residual impacts to groundwater at the mill sites. The groundwater phase of the UMTRA
program is on -going.
CO Solid Waste Sites
This database returned no results for your area.
The Colorado Solid Waste Act requires that solid waste be disposed of in designated facilities. Disposal facilities
receive their designation from the local government after the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
makes a recommendation that the proposed facility can meet the required rules. The solid waste sites depicted in this
dataset include landfills, surface impoundments, scrap tire disposal sites, incinerators, landfarming, and specified
composting facilities. This dataset does not depict all historic landfills in Colorado. Transfer stations are not required to
obtain a designation but are cited in this dataset where the information is available.
APPENDIX B
Aerial Photography Documentation
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
Date of Image
Source of Image
3/19/1957
US Geological Survey
8/8/1981
US Geological Survey
9/20/1993
US Geological Survey
6/16/2005
USDA Farm Service Agency
8/8/2011
Google Images
5/26/2014
Maxar Technologies
7/17/2016
Google Images
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
APPENDIX C
Environmental Issues Inquiry
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
National Wetlands Inventory
January 9, 2020
Wetlands
Estuarine and Marine Deepwater
1-1
Estuarine and Marine Wetland
Freshwater Emergent Wetland
Freshwater Forested/Shrub Wetland
Freshwater Pond
11
II
Wetlands
Lake
Other
Riverine
e, National Standar s and Support Team,
This map is for general reference only. The US Fish and Wildlife
Service is not responsible for the accuracy or currentness of the
base data shown on this map. All wetlands related data should
be used in accordance with the layer metadata found on the
Wetlands Mapper web site.
National Wetlands Inventory (NWI)
This page was produced by the NWI mapper
8rn
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39° 24' 52" N
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Soil Map —Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa Counties
750420
750240
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750300
750360
750420
Map Scale: 1:2,650 if printed on A landscape (11" x 8.5") sheet.
750480
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35 70
140
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0 210
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0 100 200 400 600
Map projection: Web Mercator Comer coordinates: WGS84 Edge tics: UTM Zone 12N WGS84
750540
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750540 750600 753660
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USDA Natural Resources
Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
1 /9/2020
Page 1 of 3
Soil Map —Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa Counties
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soils
0
C
MAP LEGEND MAP INFORMATION
Area of Interest (AOI)
Soil Map Unit Polygons
Soil Map Unit Lines
Soil Map Unit Points
Special Point Features
Blowout
Borrow Pit
Clay Spot
• Closed Depression
• Gravel Pit
4 Gravelly Spot
▪ Landfill
Lava Flow
Marsh or swamp
an4 Mine or Quarry
CD Miscellaneous Water
• Perennial Water
▪ Rock Outcrop
▪ Saline Spot
4 •
#• Sandy Spot
Severely Eroded Spot
Sinkhole
Slide or Slip
• Sodic Spot
g Spoil Area
0 Stony Spot
Very Stony Spot
Wet Spot
▪ Other
Special Line Features
Water Features
Streams and Canals Please rely on the bar scale on each map sheet for map
measurements.
The soil surveys that comprise your AOI were mapped at
1:24,000.
Warning: Soil Map may not be valid at this scale.
Enlargement of maps beyond the scale of mapping can cause
misunderstanding of the detail of mapping and accuracy of soil
line placement. The maps do not show the small areas of
contrasting soils that could have been shown at a more detailed
scale.
Transportation
Rails
0.10 Interstate Highways
O .10 US Routes
Major Roads
Local Roads
Background
. Aerial Photography
Source of Map: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey URL:
Coordinate System: Web Mercator (EPSG:3857)
Maps from the Web Soil Survey are based on the Web Mercator
projection, which preserves direction and shape but distorts
distance and area. A projection that preserves area, such as the
Albers equal-area conic projection, should be used if more
accurate calculations of distance or area are required.
This product is generated from the USDA-NRCS certified data as
of the version date(s) listed below.
Soil Survey Area: Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and
Mesa Counties
Survey Area Data: Version 12, Sep 13, 2019
Soil map units are labeled (as space allows) for map scales
1:50,000 or larger.
Date(s) aerial images were photographed: Dec 31, 2009—Oct
12, 2017
The orthophoto or other base map on which the soil lines were
compiled and digitized probably differs from the background
imagery displayed on these maps. As a result, some minor
shifting of map unit boundaries may be evident.
USDA Natural Resources
rilra Conservation Service
Web Soil Survey
National Cooperative Soil Survey
1/9/2020
Page 2 of 3
Soil Map —Rifle Area, Colorado, Parts of Garfield and Mesa Counties
Map Unit Legend
Map Unit Symbol
Map Unit Name
Acres in AOI
Percent of AOI
4
Arvada loam, 6 to 20 percent
slopes
15.6
15.6
100.0%
100.0%
Totals for Area of Interest
USDA Natural Resources Web Soil Survey 1/9/2020
Conservation Service National Cooperative Soil Survey Page 3 of 3
ORIGINAL
WELL COMPLETION AND TEST REPORT
STATE OF COLORADO, OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
MAW ettFOR OFFICE USE ONLY
A 0 3
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WELL PERMIT NUMBER 44152—F
OWNER'S NAME(S) Gene Verkerk
Address 80 V . Carson
City. St. Zip Parachute. Co . 81635
Phone ( ) . —
_
WELL LOCATION AS DRILLED : SW 114 NE 1/4 Sec. 27 Twp. 7S . Range 96V
DISTANCE FROM SEC. LINES :
3600 Ft. From South Sec. Line_ Arid 1632 Ft. From East Sce_ Line. Or
SUBDIVISION: LOT BLOCK FILING (UNIT)
STREET ADDRESS AT WELL LOCATION :
GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION ft. DRILLING METHOD : lair Notary
DATE OOMPLE) ED 06/19/95 . TOTAL DEPTH 100 ft. COMPLETED DEPTH 90 ft.
5.' GEOLOGIC LOG :
Depth type of Material (Size. Dolor, Type a,a Water Located]
6. HOLE DL&M.1� FROM (ft)
9 . 0
0.0
35
000-065
Clays, Cobbles
6.5
35
90
065-075
Gravels
075-100
Clays
�.
7- PLAIN CASING
OD(in) Kind Wall Size From (ft) To (ft)
7.0
Steel
0.240
0.0
.--_35
5.5
steel
0.189
30
65
PERFSASING : Screen
Slot 5'
=
5.5
Steel
0.188
65
90
WATER LOCATED : 65-75
REMARKS :
8. Filter Pack
Material
Size
Interval
9. Packer Placement
Type
Depth
10. GROUTING RECORD:
Mareriai Amount Ninety Interval Placement_
cement
3 sks
6 qal/s4.0-30
,pourd
1.1. :.--am, ETH Amt Used----
-_DISINFECTION
12. WELL TEST DATA : ( I Check Box If Test Data Is Submitted On Supplemental Form.
TESTING METHOD; Air coapressor
Static Level : 60 ft. Date1Time Measured 06/19/95 Production Rate 10 gpm
Pumping Level : Total ft. Date/Time Measured 06/19/955 Test Length (hrs) 2
Remarks :
1 rove road the statements made herein and know the contends thereot and that they wv fie to my kfl0wtodge. (Pursuant to Section 24k144 (1 S)44 ORS, lhv rrOking at Moo eleternento hwvin
constitutes perjury in the B000nd sages anti Is punishable as a dew 1 rriedemieanor-)
CONTRACTOR : She 1ton Drilling Co. Phone: 303-927-4182 Lic.No. 1095
Mailing Address : PC Box 105.9 Basalt , Co- 8 621
Name f Title (Please Type or Print)
Wayne Shelton r President
Si
Data
060,2 ele
Paean No. OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
tws-z§ COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
616 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado 30203
(303) 866-3581
APPLICANT
uc
WELL PERMIT NUMBER 044152-
DIV. 5 CNTY. 23 WD 39 DES. BASIN MD
Lot. Block: Filing: 8ubdly_
GENE VERKERK / ALICE FAY
W CARTON
PARACHUTE CO 811
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
SW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 27
Twp 7
RANGE 96 W 6th P.M.
DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES
( 303)2054914 3600 FL from South Section Lane
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL CAM B32 Pt. from East Section Line
me'
Co
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)
ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT
CONDf11ONS OF APPROVAL
This well shall be used In such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights, The issuance of the
permit does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another
owner of a vested water right from seeking relief in a civil court action.
The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Rules
2 CCR 402-2, unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water Well
Construction and Pump Installation Contractors in accordance with Rule 17.
3) Approved pursuant to CRS 37-90-137(2) for the construction of a well, appropriating ground water tributary to the
Colorado River, as an alternate pointof diversion to the Avalanche Canal and Siphon, on the condition that the
well shall be operated on when the West Divide Water Conservancy District's substitute water supply plan,
approved by the State Engineer, is in effect and when a water allotment contract between the well owner and the
West Divide Water Conservancy District for the release of replacement water from Ruedi Reservoir is in effect, or
under an approved plan for augmentation. WDWCD contract #940809GV(a),
4) The use of ground water from this well Is limited to ordinary household purposes inside one (1) single family
dwelling and the Irrigation of not more than 12,000 square feet (0.28 of an acre) of home gardens and lawns and
the watering of domestic animals.
5) The maximum pumping rate shall not exceed 15 GPM,
6) The average annual of amount of ground water to be appropriated shall not exceed one (1) acre-foot (325,850
gallons).
7) A totalizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working order. Permanent records
of all diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at (east annually) and submitted to the Division
Engineer upon request.
8) The well shall be constructed not more than 200 feet from the location specified on this permit.
9) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with wall permit number(s), name of the aquifer, and court
case number(s) as appropriate. The owner shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these
markings. l+ ^ 9
APPROVED
JD2
741d AZ
state Enginw
Receipt No. 0374303 DATE ISSUED° CT 07 1994
By
EXPIRATION DATE
cr;
GT 0 71995
WRJ-5 Fiev.•
76
COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherrnan St., Denver, Colorado 80203
STREE
'Application must
be complete where
applicable. Type or
print in BLACK
INK. No overstrikes
or erasures unless
initialed.
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM RECET/fr
ET1f
( f A PERMIT TO USE GROUND WATER
it
(. 'J A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WEL 2 6 ''4
FOR: (-1 A PERMIT TO INSTALL A PUMP
( ) REPLACEMENT FOR NO,
( ) OTHER .
WATER COURT CASE NO
(1) APPLICANT - mailing address
NAME '1Ue-tiekeekKMice6
C ' ' SOIL)
w
CITY Re -A I e - 016 • eel 35'
(Stale) (Zip)
TELEPHONE NO. 303 — ? � 7779
79
(2) LOCATION OF, PRQPQ$ED WELL
County 611 /dl
L) / of the 1 .'!, Section c.2 7
Twp.7 S.., Rnq.
(N,SI (F,W)
L-vt P,M.
(3) WATER USE AND WELL DATA
F
ropos _max um pumping rate (gpm)
r� r
Ave ge annual amount of ground water
to be appropriated (acre•feet): �"`
Number of acres to be irrigated; %.2, coo
Proposed total depth Ifeet): d-t'.?
Aquifer ground water is to be obtained from
Owner's well designation
F
GR D WATER TO BE USED FOR:
Ci 'OLD U3C Ordtw'F- no irrigation (0) _
ESTIC (1) ( I INDUSTRIAL (5)
( ) LIVESTOCK (2) ( ) IRRIGATION (6)
( ) COMMERCIAL (4) ( ) MUNICIPAL (8)
) OTHER (9)
DETAIL THE USE ON BACK IN (11)
(4) DRILLER
Name ('� vl .,� . !idict,
Street
City (State) (Zip)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY; DO NOT WRITE IN THIS COLUMN
Receipt No. .37 V3 a l
Basin
gist.
CONDITION OF aPPRQVAL
This well shall be used in such a way as to cause
no material injury to existing water rights. The
issuance of the permit does not assure the applicant
that no injury will occur to another vested water
right or preclude another owner of a vested water
right from seeking relief in a civil court action.
) (2.4/� ) 6 1,p ' .
A
A
APPLICATION APPROVED
PERMIT NUMBERCHECKS TR#31430,2 8 . 6
DATE ISSUED B1Vif.WATER RESOURCES
EXPIRATION DATE
(STATE ENGINEER)
Telephone No. _ Lic. No
BY
ID
COUNTY
2_ 3 3
(5) THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED WELL and the area on
which the water will be used must be indicated on the diagram below.
Use the CENTER SECTION (1 section, 640 acres) for the well location,
- - + - + - -T- -4- - -{ - - + -
4 -- 1 MILE, 5280 FEET 4'
+ + f -- + H- + +
{ l I
hlt3RTH SECTION LINE—
I
I
I
1
I
I
1
1
x + t
�- m
+ +
Lu
4
fMORTH I m
T T 6
I 1
- + SOUTH SECTION LINE
+ + 4 ,+ + + +
The scale of the diagram is 2 inches = 1 mile
Each small square represents 40 acres.
WATER EQUIVALENTS TABLE {Rounded Figures)
An acre•foot Govern 1 acre of land 1 foot deep
1 Cubic foot par second ids) ... 449 gallons per minute Igpm)
A family of 5 will require approximately 1 acre-foot of water per year.
1 acre-foot - .. 43,560 cubic feet , , , 325,900 gallons.
1,000 gpm pumped continuously for ana day produces 4,42 acre-feet.
(6) THE WELL MUST BE LOCATED BE
by distances from section lines.' '
e.,e, ft. from _ „in Sec. Tine ,
(north or south)
_%67.3ft from 4 / sec line
(east or west}
LOT BLOCK FILING
s—s,el 1t 2 met#
SUADI tike revS.ON -
(7) T : A T
LOCATED
No. of acres r.o 1 Will this be
the only well on this tract?
(8) PROPOSED CASING PROGRAM
Plain Casing
in. from lift, to d
Perforated casing
in from _ / ft. to '6 ft
ft
sf
• in from re) ft to /0-0 ft
in from
ft to ft.
(9) FOR REPLACEMENT WELLSgivedistance
and direction from old well and plans for plugging
it:
(10). LAND ON WHICH�,//GROUND WATER WILL BE USED:
❑wner(s): I1J V�e--Ptpt '%ice t No. of acres: c:91
. /
Legal description. ' l4 g9t r LI t
) DETAILED DESCRIPTION of the use of ground water: Household use and domestic wells must indicate type of disposal
systerp #o be used. / *�
"t to +p t tCj] c11 /i7 ,a7; C' ! +`r A- `A? k 4 fold - r
. , , T f
70,24,
(12) OTHER WATER RIGHTS used on this land, including wells, Give Registration and Water Court Case Numbers.
Type or right } Used for {purpose) Description of I nd on which used
14 Co 71•f"o e le- 4Pf 9 T44 41 1/( )
(13) THE APPLICANT(S) STATE(S) THAT THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREON IS
T 1 E TO THE EST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE.
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SIGNRE OF APPLlCA�NT(5)
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1/44DIVISI 0N.. Kb' SST FOR WELL PERMITS
Name of applicant: 1,,(7-4Xf/Wfr 6-fA" /C:441117 C
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Application typed or neatly printed in black ink
-=Correct boxes checked for appropriate action
Previous permit number correct for replacement.: well, etc.
1.] Court case number listed for decreed wells
11] . Field inspection completed and attached (fee or late reg. )
(1) Applicant Mailing Address
Mailing address correct and legible (printed or typed)
Telephone number correct and current (local number if possible)
(2) Location of proposed well
L-Locattion correct according to information supplied by applicant
Location consistent with items (5), (6) on application
note: distances and 1/4, 1/4 must be measured from
SE corner of section for irregular_ sections
(3) Water use. , acid ''we11 data
(4)
"Proposed pump. rate" completed (15 gpm for exempt dom. and NH)
"Amount of appropriation" completed
"Acres irrigated" completed & matches type of we]..i. applied for
"Proposed total depth" completed
•`� ` " Aqui':fer 1ritormatiion cOmple.ted•(" unkfown" if not: sure)
• Owner''S' tell.` designation' completed (optional. )
'hJ eundwa'te '.. 8 a • used' for:. '•
`'-i?lllel3C" ox household use well
0 non-overappropriated area
11 ovrerappropriated • dices
CI 35 acres or more (must- include description)
Cl _subdivided before June 1, 1972 or exempted by
county (attach copy of exemption)
subdivision date & lot if
note: must include descriptions of parcels
not in a subdivision (plat or metes
and bounds)
Other (commercial, municipal, etc.)
CC5 /-
Driller
El Designated driller- a copy of permit sent to driller indicated
"Colorado Licensed"- all copies of permit sent to applicant
5) Location 1 proposed well (map)
Completed and consistent with items (2), (6) on application
T.
(fi) Location of proposed well (distances from section lines)
Completed and consistent with items (2), (5) on application, ar
supplied information
CI Subdivision information completed (when applicable)
(7) "Tract on_.whlch well will be located
D„--'- Completed
note: if 11. 11. use or domestic on 35 acres in over -
appropriated area can only have one well per t-rac
(check to verify no other wells in the 1/4, 1/4)
(8) Propos 'casing program
Completed
Minimum casing sire of 4" 1. D. with 20' solid steel surface
casing (1' above ground, 19' below)
Cl variance request (letter and diagram) attached if applicable
(9) For replacement wells
Completed if applicable - distance and "according to rules"
(10) Ladd which groundwater will be used
Completed if applicable (for irrigation only wells)
note: can be used to describe only well on 351 acres
(11) Detailed description . .
Completed correctly and in detail
note: be specific about uses,, especially number of houses
to be served, sto.ckwater, irrigation - must be
consistent with type of; well requested... Remember to
indicate, type ofdisposal for domestic and 11. N.
(12) Other water rights (include well permit number if answer in 117 was no)
Completed if applicable
(13) Signature line
i Signed/dated by APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE (w%written
authort.ty-print name and title of representative)
(19) Comments
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Application fee attached: Check if 37/ Amount $
Application taken by:
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Application checked by:
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Tide MIBEY "A" 1h referred to in .nd made a part of th.t cattalo Deed of Trust (Deed of Trust) dated November 23, 1993, by and,
between the lotiowing pante*
GRANTOR:
EUGENE VERKERK
80 West Carson C de
: parachute, Colorrsdo ai6s5
Sodas Sscurtly # 558-36-4572
• AL{CE FAY
a0 West Carson Ciro.
Parachute, CO 81635
Social Sacudly 0 071-28-2 30
TRUSTEE
The PUBLIC TRUSTEE for
I GAWflELD cOUHTY, coLORADO
BANK:
1 ALPINE BANK AND TRUST
a OOLORADO banking corporation
2200 Grand Avenue
P 0. Boar 10000
Gienwoad Spi1ngs, Caomdo 61502
Tax LD. # 84-0788527
Branatr No. 01
The pagertir hereinafter d.saribed are theee properdfs r.fsirad to in this Deed of Trust he beln9 described N Emit "A":
A parcel of land situated in the SW1/4NE1f 4 Hof Section 27, Township 7
South, Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield
County, Colorado, lying Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, more
fully described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27
bears South 49°15'21" Weak 5200.62 feet; thence North 49•35'16" West
500.00 feet; thersceAmth 41013'00n jispt 175.00 feet, thence South
49°35'16" East 509.00 fact to a point, 50 feet, more or less,
Northerly of said Highway; thence North 41 ° 1.3' OO" East 275.00 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING.
RECEIVEb
Together with a perpetual, non-exclusive easement and right-of-way
over and across that part of the sW1/4NE1/4 and of Lot 1 of said
Section 27 narthwestorXy of the northwesterly right of way line of
U.S. Highway 6 and 24 and southeasterly of a line commencing at a
point from whence the Southwest corner of said Section 27 bears South
49°50'O1" West 4854.30 feet and running North 41°13'OO" East 525
feet.
Oct: 28. ' 93 12:58
EXlitnLT A
PAA]tLEL_NO. 2:
A parcel of land
Range 96 West. of
Northerly'of V.S.
as follows;
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the Sixth Pritncipal. Met is1i11n, Garfield t'nanty, Colorado,. lying
tli,ghway, f, and 74,' Rmi4 Parcel fn. 7 i,1 emote fn11y describes
Beginning at A point. whrnre the Stinthoest Cotner of paid evt-ion 27 bears
6.49' 15' 21"W. 5200.62 feel; thence N.49' 35' 16"W. '�500.00i feet fret;
t o ah ,t�cet
5 41' 13'00"N. 175.00 feet; thence S.49 15 16t E, point,
50 feet, more or less, tlorth+rrly 11f rsn1d Highway; theme 0.41'1)40U"t. 175.00
tc� 1he point of 1reginuti11it, 1.nn1 niniri1; 7.01 A(lrtt, mote or 1 GAF.
S1ttt,trt,:T to twit 10 foot. wilily 1`11fit'mr11tr t11t11lit'i' in a !.1r;1t11wentrt'iy etiiet'tion
smogs amid ',slice' n[ 1 A111{ being At points 0.49' ,15' 16"W. 95 feet, and 345 feet'
from the point of beginning of Raid l+nrrel. A1.±.() together with a 5(1 foot, more.'r'
or lass, frontage road lining between Pn1',•r3r. 1, 7. and :i and the Northerly
right-of-way line of U.R. 11ig11w++3► !r and 74.
'leering source es tall i ehed
Mange 96 West of the Sixth
NW Corner and Wk Corner of
February 9, 1981.
Job No. 260821
Revision Date:
February 27. 19111
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STATE 4F COLORADO
Cou,tty of Garin :d
At s ro gu l a r meeting of the Board of County eami-r oners for Garfield County, CoLorad°,
held at the Court House in QLenwood Sprinyi on �' ,C:211 r3. CIS{ the.-.- ,31'.d day of
February A. q, L9 01 , therewers present;
Fiatfen J. Cerise, '1e61.111] , .P-k1YC0mmicuonerChairmAn
Eugene "Jim' Drink:},Quse , Commispo°er •
C°minisuoslct
Arthur A. Abn l snalp Jr r County Attorney
Cheryl J. Koss, Deputy !•,... , Clerk Of the Roatd
yrlten the following proeeedinge, among what's wars had arid done, to-Wlt:
RESOLUTION NO. 81- 4 8
A RESOLUTION CONCER=DWITH GRF1*]TAG AN EYREP2ION FROM 'IHis GAPF]ELD COUNTY SUBDIvI ICN
REGUL TTICNS FOR CHARL,E5 P. CPS' 4..
WHEPEAS, Charles P. cARteel has petitioned the Board of. county Commissioners of
Garfield County, Colorado, for an exemption from the definition of the terms "surbdivi-
sit n" and "subdivided land" under C.R.S. 1973, 30-28-101 (10) (a)-(d) , as amended,
and the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado, adopted January 2, 1979,
Sections 2.02.21 (d) and 3.02.01 for the division of a 6 acre tract described as follows:
In document #214911 filed in the Office of Clerk and Recorder of Garfield
comty, Colorado, into 3 tracts of approximately 2 acres each, more or less,
which proposed tracts are more particularly described as follows:
Parcel A parcel Of land situated is the Sty/4 NE/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South,
,A: Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado lying
Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel NO. 1 is more fully described
as follows;
Beginning at a point, whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27 bears
S.44°50'01''1. 4854.30 feet; thence N,49°35'16"W. 500.00 feet; thence
N.41°13'00"E, 175.00 fee`; thence S.49°35'16"E. 500.00 feet to a point,
50 feet, more or less, Northerly of said Highway; thence S.41°13'00"0. 175.00
feet to the Paint of beginning, containing 2.01 Acres, more or less.
Parcel A parcel of land situated in the SW/4 NE/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South,
B: Mange 96 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado, lying
Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel, No. 2 is more fully described
as follows:
Beginning at a paint, whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27 bears
S.49°15'21"W. 5200.62 feet; thence N.49°35'16"11. 500.00 feet; thence
1 ,J1°13'00 . 175.00 feet; thence 5.49°35'16"E. 500.00 feet to a point,
50 feet, more --or less, Northerly of said Highway; thence 5.41°13'00"W. 175.00
feet to the point of beginning, containing 2,01 Acres, more or less.
parcel A Faxoel of land situated in Lot 1 and the Si1/4 1 E✓4 of Section 27, 'itirmship 7
C: South, Range 96 j]est of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County
Colorado lying Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel No. 3 is more
fully described as follows:
Beginning at a point, whence the Southwest corner of said Section 27 bears,
S. 49 °15' 21" tT. 5200.62 feet; thence N, 49°35' 16"T9. 500.00 feet; thence
N.41°13'00"E. 175.00 feet to a pint 50 feet, more or less, Westerly of a
fence Line as now constructed and in place; thence 5.49935"16"E. along a
S0 foot access rood, 500.00 feet to a point 50 feet, more or less, taterly of
said fence and 50 feet, more or less, Northerly of the Northerly right-of-wav
line of sand iiic-lway; thence S.41°13'00N. 175.00 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 2.01 Acres, more or less.
(in the State of COlorado and County of C ±field); and
VHEPEAS, the Petitioner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of
County CQmris6i1 net :f Car -field Countyi Colorado, that the proposed division does
notfall within the purposes of Part 1, Article 28, Fide 30, Colorado 7 :i^t' Statutes
1973, as amended, for the reason that the i'P ct created does not warrant a full
sUbdivisiOn review: and
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litiBEREAs, the Petitioner has dr}lvistrated to the satisfaction of 1#W8oard
of County Ccrmussioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that there is a reasonable
probability of locating den stic water on each of said tract that there.is
adequate ingress and egXess to said tracts, that the ]ecation of septic tanks will,
be permitted by the Oolor;ado L pertinent of Health, that the requested division is
not part of an existing or larger, development and doe not fall within the 5enura1
purpOaes and intent of the subdivison regulations of the State of Colorado and the
County of Garfield, and should therefore, be exempted from the. definition of the
terms 'subdivision" and "subdivided land" as set forth in C.R.S. 1973, 30-29-101
(10) (a)^(d), as amended;
NOW, FORE, BE I'T RESOLVED that the division of the above described
tracts "A", 'i8", and "C" from the above described 6 acre tract is hereby exempted
from sucks definitions and said tract may be divided into tracts 'A , "g", and "C",
all as is more fully described above, and said divided tract may be conveyed in
the foam of sueh smaller tracts without further c.Lt,ualianee with the aforesaid
subdivisions statutes and regulations; pravidcd, however, that this exemption is
granted on the condition and with the express understanding and ziareanent of the
Petitioner that no further exemptions be allowed on said tracts "A", "B", and "C",
and that a copy of the instrun nt or instalments of conveyance when recorded shall
be filed with this Resolution.
ATTEST;
Deprrerk of`th Board
of County CommisSieners
Garfield County, Colorado
THE BOITD OF COUNITY C a41SSIMERS
OF GARFIELD COLNCY COLORADO
Temporary Chdirman
Upon motion duly mid* and uoanded the foregoing Resolution wad adopt*d by the foUowing vote.
Flaven g..xs Ay*
Eugene "Jinn" prifk;l{.u$e Aye
Aye
CO Mee- 4.Onf!r
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
f; County Clerk and exorfiRo Clerk of the Board of CoUory Comeau -toners
In eat; !Or the Car u4} and C:&LI a;ae.ald L'o hereL/ eats y li'.at the u:rexcd and foregoing Order is truly copied from UN Records al
the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my offir■,
IN WITNESS WH£LtEOF, I have hereunto yet my hand and affixed the mat al said County, at Glenwoa6 Springs,
this day of A. D. 19
C:unly Clerk ar,d of t.`,r Ja7d Gf CauntY CSr.L:., •:,��•.Y..
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PLACE
HOLDER
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WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
P. O. BOB 1478
RIFLE, COLORADO 81658-1478
625-1887
Officers
President 876-2821
Kelly Couey
4745 G.R. 315
Silt, CO 81652
Vice President
Samuel B. Potter
0598 C. R. 323
Rifle, CO 81650
Treasurer
Laverne Starbuck
1859 G.R. 344
Silt, CO 81652
Secretary/Water Manages 625-1887
Russell George, Attorney
Stuver & George, P.C.
P. 0. Box 907
Rifle, CO 81650
August 12, 1994
•
Gene Verkerk
80 West Carson
Parachute, CO 81635
Dear Mr. Verkerk:
wAltai
STATE u
Dowd of Directors
Kelly Couey
4745 C. R. 315
Silt, CO 81652
Joe Kautz, Jr.
6107 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
Laverne Starbuck
1859 C.R. 344
Silt, CO 81652
Gregory Durrett
926 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Samuel B. Potter
0598 C.R. 323
Rifle, CO 81650
RECEIVED
West Divide has approved your allotment contract No. 940809GV(a).
Please read the contract carefully if you have not already done so,
but please especially note paragraph 2 concerning availability of
water.
West Divide obtains its storage water from Ruedi Reservoir and
Green Mountain Reservoir, Current federal policy has made it
increasingly difficult to predict availability of water to West
Divide. We cannot make guarantees that we can make any water
available to you under this contract.
If this is of concern to you, you may rescind this contract if you
give us written notice within the next 15 days. Otherwise we will
maintain the contract in force according to its terms and subject
to this disclaimer.
Copies of your contract have been or are being submitted to the
following entities:
The State Division of Water Resources
Division No. 5 Water Resources
Gene Verkerk
August 12, 1994
Page 2
The Colorado River Water Conservation District
The Garfield County Department of Planning
District No. 45 Water Resources
West Divide's Attorney and Engineer
Russell George
Attorney and Water Manager
Enclosure
RECEIVED
AUG 26'94
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cc The State Division of Water Resources w/enclosure
Division No. 5 Water Resources w/enclosure
The Colorado River Water Conservation District w/enclosure
The Garfield County Department of Planning w/enclosure
District No. 45 Water Resources Ng/enclosure
Edward J. Currier, Engineer Ng/enclosure
Russell George, Attorney w/enclosure
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HAP I.D. Oa
APPLICATION AND DATA FORS
TO LEASE WATER FROM
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
For 01L ca use ady
A. APPLICANT.
Name ,t_Je L
Address e? U = 'r {xy• p t:o l+c_ ,
Telephone Number =fir, 3 %S', e
Authorized Agent or Representat ve
B. WATER RIGHT OWNED BY APPLICANT
Name of Right e.r er 1 We-\\
Typo or structure or Right 6ti.- e,
Location of ?oifltf Diversion
Zuf
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Water Court Case No.
Well permit No, an�,.
C. INTENDED USE DF LEASED WATER
Location of Area of Use .3 .77L rti,7_1,2
De rdption of Use
6.
Number of Dwelling Units !
Total Acreage •
Proposed Potable Water System e --- ._—.--
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Halt: 26 '94
Proposed Waste -Water Treatment System ,, r,�_ - «-c---,��•
'Projected Monthly Volume of Leased Water Needed in
Gallons;
'Tan.,____ Feb,, Mar, . Apr._ May
Funs auly Aug,Sept. Oct.
Nov. Doc.
Annual Total Gallons . Acre Feet
Maximum Instantaneous ❑emand, gpm
OTHER REMARKS, r
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Date Activate* - • IC) -
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Water Allotment Contract
Name of Applicant: G eN-N.
Quantity of water in acre feet
Applicant, hereby applies to the West Divide Water
Conservancy District, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado, organized pursuant to and existing by virtue of C.R.S.
1973, 37-45-101, et seq., (hereinafter referred to as the
"District") for an allotment contract to beneficially and
perpetually use water or water rights owned, leased, or hereafter
acquired by the District. By execution of this application, and
subsequent delivery and use of water, Applicant hereby agrees to
the following terms and conditions:
1. Water Rights: Applicant shall own water rights at
the point of d�iveslon herein lawfully entitling Applicant to
divert water, which will be supplemented by water leased herein.
If Applicant intends to divert through a well, it must be
understood by Applicant that no right to divert exists until a
valid well permit is obtained from the state Engineer.
2. Quantity: Water applied for by the Applicant in
the amount set forth above shall be diverted at Applicant's point
of diversion from the District's direct flow water rights, and
when water is unavailable for diversion pursuant to administration
by the Colorado State Engineer during periods when said direct
flow water right is not in priority, the District shall release
for the use of Applicant up to said quantity in acre-feet per year
of storage water owned or controlled by the District. It is
understood that any quantity allotted from direct flow, storage or
otherwise, to the Applicant by the District will be limited by the
priority of the District's decrees and by the physical and legal
availability of water from District's sources. Any quantity
allotted will only be provided so long as water is available and
the Applicant fully complies with all of the terms and conditions
of this contract. The District and the Applicant recognize that
some of the District's decrees may be in the name of the Colorado
River Water Conservation District, and the ability of the District
to allot direct flow rights to the Applicant may be dependent on
the consent of the Colorado River Water Conservation District. If
at any time the Applicant determines it requires less water than
the amount herein provided, it may so notify the District in
writing, and the amount of water allotted under this contract
shall be reduced permanently in accordance with such notice.
Rates shall be adjusted accordingly in following water years only.
3. Beneficial Use and Location of Beneficial use: Any
and all water allotted Applicant by the DiserTct aha be used for
the following beneficial use or uses: Municipal, domestic and
related uses, or irrigation and commercial (except to the extent
that Ruedi water may not be available for irrigation and
commercial as those terms are defined on page 5 of Contract No.
2-07-70-W0547 between the United States and the west Divide Water
Conservancy District). Applicant's beneficial use of any and all
water allotted shall be within or through facilities or upon land
owned, leased, operated, or under Applicant's contCot.
4. Decrees and Delivery: Exchange releases made by
the District out of storage from Ruedi Reservoir, or other works
or facilities of the District, or from other sources available to
the District, shall be delivered to the Applicant at the outlet
works of Said storage facilities or at the decreed point of
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diversion for said other sources, and release or delivery of water
at such outlets or points shall constitute performance of the
District's total obligation. Delivery of water by the District
from Ruedi Reservoir shall be subject to the District's lease
contract with the United states Bureau of Reclamation. Releases
from other facilities available to District shall be subject to
the contracts, laws, rules, and regulations governing releases
therefrom. Furthermore, the District hereby expressly reserves
the right to store water and to make exchange releases from
structures that may be built or controlled by the District in the
future, so long as the water service to the Applicant pursuant to
this agreement, is not impaired by said action. Any quantity of
the Applicant's allocation not delivered to or used by Applicant
by the end of each water year (October 1), shall revert to the
water supplies of the District. Such reversion shall not entitle
Applicant to any refund of payment made for such water.
Water service provided by the District shall be limited
to the amount of water available in priority at the original point
of diversion of the District's applicable water right, and neither
the District, nor those entitled to utilize the District's
decrees, may call on any greater amount at new or alternate points
of diversion. The District shall request the Colorado State
Engineer to estimate any conveyance losses between the original
point and any alternate point, and such estimate shall be deducted
from this amount in each case. The District, or anyone using the
District's decrees, may call on any additional sources of supply
that may be available at an alternate point of diversion, (though
not at the original point of diversion) only as against water
rights which are junior to the date of application for the
alternate point of diversion.
5. Alternate Point or Diversion and Plan of
Augmentation: Decrees for alternate points of diversion of the
District's water rights or storage water may be required in order
for Applicant to use the water service contemplated hereunder.
Obtaining such decree is the exclusive responsibility of
Applicant. The District reserves the exclusive right to review
and approve any conditions which may be attached to judicial
approval of said alternate point of diversion as contemplated or
necessary to serve Applicant's facilities or lands. Applicant
acknowledges and agrees that it shall be solely responsible for
the procedures and legal and engineering costs necessary for any
changes in water rights contemplated herein, and further agrees to
indemnify the District from any costa or losses related thereto.
Applicant is solely responsible for providing works and facilities
necessary to obtain/divert the waters at said alternate point of
diversion and deliver them to Applicant's intended beneficial use.
Irrespective of the amount of water actually transferred to the
Applicant's point of diversion, the Applicant shall make annual
payments to the District based upon the amount of water allotted
under this agreement.
In the event the Applicant intends to apply for an
alternate point of diversion and to develop an augmentation plan
and institute legal proceedings for the approval of such
augmentation plan to allow the Applicant to utilize the water
allotted to Applicant hereunder, the Applicant shall give the
District written notice of such intent, In the event the
Applicant develops and adjudicates its own augmentation plan to
utilize the water allotted hereunder, Applicant shall not be
obligated to pay any amount under paragraph 19 below, In any
event, the District shall have the right to approve or disapprove
the Applicant's augmentation plan and the Applicant shall provide
the District copies of such plan and of all pleadings and other
papers filed with the water court in the adjudication thereof.
6, Contract Payment: Non-refundable, one time
administrative charge, in the amount determined by the Board of
Directors of the District from time to time, shall be submitted
with this application for consideration by the District.
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Annual payment for the water service described herein
shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the District at a
per acre-foot rate. The initial annual payment shall be made, in
full, within thirty (30) days after the date of notice to the
Applicant that the initial payment is due. Said notice will
advise the Applicant, among other things, of the water delivery
year to which the initial payment shall apply and the price which
is applicable to that year. Annual payments for each year
thereafter shall be due and payable by the Applicant on or before
each January 1. If an annual payment is not made by the due date,
written notice thereof will be sent by the District to the
Applicant at such address as may be designated by the Applicant in
writing. (IE no address has been ao designated in writing, then
said notice shall be Bent to Applicant's address set forth herein.
Water use for any part of a water year shall require payment for
the entire water year. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to
prevent the District from adjusting the annual rate in its sole
discretion for future years only.
IC payment is not made within ten (10) days after the
date of said written notice, Applicant shall at District's sole
❑ption have no further right, title or interest under this
contract without further notice and delivery may be immediately
curtailed; and the allotment of water, as herein made, may be
transferred, leased,,or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of
the Board of Directors of the District.
7. Security; As security to the District, the
foregoing covenant of annual payments in advance of water
delivery, will be fully met by annual budget and appropriation of
funds from such sources of revenues as may be legally available to
the Applicant. As additional security to the District, the
Applicant will hold harmless the District and any person,
corporation, quasi -governmental entity, or other governmental
entity, for discontinuance in service due to the failure of the
Applicant to maintain the payments herein contemplated on a
current basis.
Applicant agrees to defray any out-of-pocket expenses
incurredby the District in connection with the allotment of water
rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of
legal and engineering costs incurred in connection with any water
rights and adjudication necessary to allow Applicant's use of such
allotted water rights.
8. Assignment: This agreement shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, successors or assigns of the parties hereto,
except that no assignment shall be permitted in the event the
water right allotted hereunder is to be used for the benefit of
land which will be subdivided or otherwise held or owned in
separate ownership interests by two (2) or more users of the water
right allotted hereunder. In no event shall the owner of a
portion, but lees than all, of the Applicant's property to bo
served under this contract, have any rights hereunder. Any
assignment of the Applicant's rights under this contract shall be
subject to, and must comply with, ouch requirements as the
District may hereafter adopt regarding assignment of contract
rights and the assumption of contract obligations by assignees and
successors. Nothing herein shall prevent successors to a portion
of Applicant's property from applying to the District for
individual and separate allotment contracts.
9. Other Rules: Applicant shall be bound by the
provisions of the Water Conservancy Act of Colorado; by the rules
and regulations of the Board of Directors of the District; and all
amendments thereof and supplements thereto and by all other
applicable law.
10. Operation and Maintenance Agreement: Applicant
shall enter into an "OperaEron and Maintenance -Agreement" with the
District under terns and conditions determined by the Board of
Directors of the ❑istrict, if and when, the Board of said District
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determines in its sole discretion that such an agreement is
required. Said agreement may contain, but shall not be limited
to, provisions for additional annual monetary consideration for
extension of District delivery services and for additional
administration, operation, and maintenance costs; or for other
costs to the District which may arise through services made
available to the Applicant.
11. Chancre of Use: The District reserves the exclusive
right to review, reapprove or disapprove any proposed change in
use of the water allotted hereunder. Any use other than that set
forth herein or any lease or sale of the water or water rights
allotted hereunder without the prior written approval of the
District shall be deemed to be a material breach of this contract.
12, Use and Place of Use; Applicant agrees to use the
water in the manner an on t e property described in the documents
submitted to the District at the time this agreement is executed
(said documents are incorporated herein by this reference
thereto), or in any operation and maintenance agreement provided
by Applicant. Any use other than as net forth thereon or any
lease or sale of the water or water rights herein, other than as
permitted in paragraph 8 above, shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
13. Titles It is understood and agreed that nothing
herein shall be interpreted to give the Applicant any equitable or
legal fee title interest in or to any water or water rights
referred to herein.
14. Conservation: Applicant shall use commonly
accepted conservation practices with respect to the water and
water rights herein, and hereby agrees to be bound by any
conservation plan adopted hereafter by the District for use of
District owned or controlled water or water rights.
015. Restrictions: Applicant shall restrict uses as
follows (unless specific waivers are appended to this agreement).
Violation of these restrictions shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
Use Annual Maximum Diversion
Household 1/3 acre foot
Domestic (includes lawn) 1 - 3 acre feet
Livestock (cattle) 1 acre foot/100 head
Irrigation 2 - 3 acre feet/acre
16. Well Permit: If Applicant intends to divert
through a well, then ApprrEWnt must provide to District a copy of
Applicant's valid well permit before District is obligated to
deliver any water hereunder.
17. Representations: By executing this agreement,
Applicant agrees that hes not relying on any legal or
engineering advice that he may believe he has received from the
District. Applicant further acknowledges that he has obtained all
necessary legal and engineering advice from his own sources other
than the District. Applicant further acknowledges that the
District makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances whatsoever
about the quantity or quality of water available pursuant to this
agreement. Should the District be unable to provide the water
contracted for herein, no damages may be assessed against the
District, nor may Applicant obtain a refund from the District.
18. Costs of Water Court Filing: Should the District,
in its own discretion, choose to include Applicant's contract
herein in a water court filing for alternate point of diversion
or plan of augmentation, then Applicant hereby agrees to pay to
the District, when assessed, an additional fee representing the
District's actual and reasonable costs and fees for Applicant's
share of the proceeding.
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19. Binding Agreement: This Agreement shall not be
complete nor binding upon the District unless attached hereto is
the form entitled "Application for Purchase of Waters from the
west Divide Water Conservancy District" fully completed by
Applicant and approved by the District's engineer. Said
attachments shall by this reference thereto be incorporated into
the terms of this agreement.
20. Warning: IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A VALID WELL PERMIT OR OTHER WATER RIGHT IN
ORDER TO ❑IVERT WATER, INCLUDING THE WATER ACQUIRED UNDER THIS
CONTRACT. IT IS THE CONTINUING DUTY OF THE APPLICANT TO MAINTAIN
THE VALIDITY OF THE WELL PERMIT OR WATER RIGHT INCLUDING FILING
FOR EXTENSIONS OF PERMITS, FILING WELL COMPLETION REPORTS, FILING
STATEMENTS OF BENEFICIAL USE, OR OTHERWISE LAWFULLY APPLYING THE
WATER TO BENEFICIAL USE ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHOUT WASTE,
APPLICAN
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APPLICA`NNT ADDRESS:
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COUNTY QF GARFIELD )
The foreclaing instrumen was acknowledged before me on
this day of r�� , 19j , by Gerlg_ _A] fr er-k..
* Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
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ORDER
After a hearing by the Board of Directors of the west
Divide Water Conservancy District on the above application, it is
hereby ORDERED that said application be granted and this contract
shall be and is accepted by the District.
WEST DIVIDE WATER
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
By
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This contract includes and is subject to the terms and
conditions of the following documents which must accompany this
contract:
1. Map showing location of point of diversion (use map
provided)
2. Application and Data Form fully completed and
signed
3. Other
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Summary
Account R260298
Parcel 240923300098
Property , PARACHUTE, CO 81635
Address
Legal Section: 23 Township: 7 Range: 96 THAT PT OF SENW & W1/2SW
Description CONT. 79A LYING SELY OF I-70 SEC. 22 THAT PT OF SESE (21.63A)
LYING SELY OF I-70 SEC. 27 ALL THAT OF NENE, W1/2NE & LOT 1
CONT 65A LYING SELY OF I-70 TOTAL 165.63A LESS HWY R.R. ROW
22.96A
Acres 142.67
Land SciFt 0
Tax Area 26
Mill Levy 49.313
Subdivision
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Owner
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
PO BOX 26
WOODY CREEK CO 81656-0026
Land
Unit Type 100AC & UP-0560 (VACANT LAND)
Square Feet 0
Actual Values
Assessed Year 2020 2019 2018
Land Actual $89,000.00 $89,000.00 $86,000.00
Improvement Actual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Actual $89,000.00 $89,000.00 $86,000.00
Assessed Values
Assessed Year 2020 2019 2018
Land Assessed $25,810.00 $25,810.00 $24,940.00
Improvement Assessed $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Assessed $25,810.00 $25,810.00 $24,940.00
Tax History
Tax Year 2019 2018 2017 2016
Taxes Billed $1,272.76 $1,245.72 $1,170.76 $644.80
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Transfers
Sale Date Deed Type Reception Number Book - Page
1/23/2015 AGREEMENT 859667
8/1/2006 AFFIDAVIT 710963 1862-807
4/17/2006 AFFIDAVIT 696694 1793-367
4/4/2006 EASEMENT 696726 1793-585
7/20/2005 MEMORANDUM 680849 1719-948
7/19/2005 DEED 679003 1710-621
7/1/2005 SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED 677422
6/30/2005 SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED 677426 1703-258
4/1/2005 DEED 677424 1703-252
12/30/2004 SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED 666246 1652-257
11/13/1996 Deeds 1000-0249
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WESTRN ENVIRONNENT £ND Ec'QLQY, I2rG
January loth, 2020
Josh Williams
Environmental Health Manager
Garfield County Environmental Health
195 West 14' Street
Rifle, CO 81650
Subject: Environmental Issues Inquiry, Northeast 1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South,
Range 96 West, Unincorporated Parachute, Colorado 81635
Dear Mr. Williams,
As a requirement for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, I respectively submit this
request for an environmental records search of the subject property and adjacent properties by
your office. I am especially interested in any records of environmental releases, chemical
recovery, responses, above ground and/or underground storage tanks, hazardous materials storage
incidents, landfills, etc. which may be, or are, impacting the site.
I look forward to receiving your response. If you have questions about these properties,
do not hesitate to contact me at 303-730-3452. Faxed or emailed copies of your review would
be more than sufficient. Thank you very much for your time in this matter. Please feel free to
provide an invoice for any photocopies you make.
Sincerely,
WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
Brian Kraus
Staff Technician
brian@westernenvironment.com
cc. File
2217 WEST POWERS AVENUE ' LITTLETON, COLORADO 80120
PHONE (303)730-3452 ' FAX (303)730-3461
WW W.WESTERNENVIRO:NME,NT,COI!M
WESTRN ENVIRONNENT £ND Ec'QLQY, I2rG
January 10`h, 2020
Andrew Duprey
Grand Valley FPD Fire Chief
200 Grand Valley Way
Parachute, Colorado 81635
Subject: Environmental Issues Inquiry, Northeast 1/4 Section 27, Township 7 South,
Range 96 West, Unincorporated Parachute, Colorado 81635
Dear Mr. Duprey,
As a requirement for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, I respectively submit this
request for an environmental records search of the subject property and adjacent properties by
your office. I am especially interested in any records of environmental releases, chemical
recovery, responses, above ground and/or underground storage tanks, hazardous materials storage
incidents, landfills, etc. which may be, or are, impacting the site.
I look forward to receiving your response. If you have questions about these properties,
do not hesitate to contact me at 303-730-3452. Faxed or emailed copies of your review would
be more than sufficient. Thank you very much for your time in this matter. Please feel free to
provide an invoice for any photocopies you make.
Sincerely,
WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
Brian Kraus
Staff Technician
brian@westernenvironment. com
cc. File
2217 WEST POWERS AVENUE ' LITTLETON, COLORADO 80120
PHONE (303)730-3452 ' FAX (303)730-3461
WW W.WESTERNENVIRO:N7lCMNT,COI!M
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
User Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
Subject Property Address or Description:
Approximately 25 acres in Northeast VI South 27, Township 7 South, Range 96
Unincorporated Parachute, Colorado 81635.
In order to qualify for one of the Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) offered by the
Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2001, The user of
a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment must provide the following information (if
available) to the environmental professional. Failure to provide this information could
result in a determination that "all appropriate inquiry" is not complete.
1. Environmental cleanup liens that are filed or recorded against the site:
Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the subject property that are
filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state, or local law? No
If yes, please describe the lien and provide supporting documentation:
2. Activity and land use limitations (AULs) that are in place on the site or that have
been filed or recorded in a registry:
Are you aware of any AULs, such as engineering controls, land use restrictions, or
institutional controls that are in place at the subject property and/or have been filed or
recorded in a registry under federal, tribal, state, or local law? No
If yes, please describe the AUL and provide supporting documentation:
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
User Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
3. Specialized knowledge or experience of the person seeking to qualify for the LLP
As the potential user of the subject property, do you have any specialized knowledge or
experience related to the subject property or nearby properties? For example, are you
involved in the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or
adjoining property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals,
processes, etc., used by this type of business?
No
If yes, please describe this specialized knowledge or experience:
4. Relationship of the purchase price to the fair market value of the subject
property if it were not contaminated.
Has the purchase price of this property been lowered below fair market value because of
any contamination or some type of environmental issue? No
If yes, please describe the reasons for the lower purchase price:
5. Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property.
Are you aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the
property that would help the environmental professional to identify conditions indicative
of releases or threatened releases?
A. Do you know the past uses of the property? (if "Yes", what?)
No
B. Do you know of chemicals that are present or once were present at the
property? No
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
User Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
C. Do you know of any petroleum based products that are present or were once
present on the subject property (in 5-gal or greater size containers, barrels, or
tanks)? No
D. Do you know of any spills or other chemical releases that have taken place at
the property? No
E. Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the
property? No
If yes, please describe the information:
6. Do you know of any special permits need for the operation of the business or
businesses that have occupied the subject property?
• Waste water discharge permit? No
• Air emissions permit? No
• Any other type of permits? No
7. The degree of obviousness of the presence of contamination at the property, and
the ability to detect the contamination by appropriate investigation.
As the potential user of the subject property, based on your knowledge and experience
related to the property, are there any obvious indicators that point to the presence or
likely presence of contamination at the property?
No
If yes, please describe the information:
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
User Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
8. Are you aware or have you ever been notified that another property around the
subject site has caused or had an environmental impact to the property.
No
If yes, please describe which property and a brief description of the issue:
9. Are there any prior environmental reports concerning the subject property or
related addresses? No
If yes, can you provide copies of these reports or know where there are copies of these
reports?
Additional Information
How long have you had interest in acquiring the subject property?
Approx. 6 months
Description of current activity on the subject property? Vacant, some oil and gas extraction
Do you have any knowledge of past ownership or activity on the subject property that
would be of environmental concern? No
What is the reason the Phase I is being conducted? Solar Energy Development
List all parties who will rely on the Phase I ESA report:
TCA Microgrid dba Pivot Energy LLC & Pivot Solar 3 LLC
Completed by:
Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
Luke Rickard
2/10/2020
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
User Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
Additional Notes:
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Owner Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
Subject Property Address or Description:
Approximately 25 acres in Northeast '/a South 27, Township 7 South, Range 96
Unincorporated Parachute, Colorado 81635.
In order to qualify for one of the Landowner Liability Protections (LLPs) offered by the
Small Business Liability Relief and Brownfields Revitalization Act of 2001, The user of
a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment must provide the following information (if
available) to the environmental professional. Failure to provide this information could
result in a determination that "all appropriate inquiry" is not complete.
1. Environmental cleanup liens that are filed or recorded against the site:
Are you aware of any environmental cleanup liens against the subject property that are
filed or recorded under federal, tribal, state, or local law?
D
If yes, please describe the lien and provide supporting documentation:
2. Activity and land use limitations (AULs) that are in place on the site or that have
been filed or recorded in a registry:
Are you aware of any AULs, such as engineering controls, land use restrictions, or
institutional controls that are in place at the subject property and/or h ve been filed or
recorded in a registry under federal, tribal, state, or local law?
If yes, please describe the AUL and provide supporting documentation:
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc_
Owner Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
3. Specialized knowledge or experience of the person seeking to qualify for the 1-.LP
As the owner of the subject property, do you have any specialized knowledge or
experience related to the subject property or nearby properties? For example, are you
involved in the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or
adjoining property so that you would have specialized knowledge of the chemicals,
processes, etc., used by this type of business?
If yes, please describe this specialized knowledge or experience:
4. Relationship of the purchase price to the fair market value of the subject
property if it were not contaminated.
Has the purchase price of this property been lowered below fair market value because of
any contamination or some type of environmental issue?
If yes, please describe the reasons for the lower purchase price:
No
5. Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the property_
Are you aware of commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information about the
property that would help the environmental professional to identify conditions indicative
of releases or threatened releases? For example, as the owner:
A. Do you know the past uses of the property? (if "Yes", what?)
B. Do you knowofchemicals that are present or once were present at the
,,
property? 1[�`
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Owner Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
C. Do you know of any petroleum based products that are present or were once
present on the subject property (in 5-gal or greater size containers, barrels, or
tanks)? /rQ
D. Do you know of anyspills or other chemical releases that have taken place at
AAlI
the property?
E. Do you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the
property?
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If yes, please describe the information:
6. Do you know of any special permits need for the operation of the business or
businesses that have occupied the subject prope ?
• Waste water
discharge permit? %I Q
• Air emissions permit? A 6
• Any other type of permits? A Q
7. The degree of obviousness of the presence of contamination at the property, and
the ability to detect the contamination by appropriate investigation.
As the owner of the subject property, based on your knowledge and experience related to
the property, are there any obvious indicators that point to the presence or likely presence
of contamination at the property?
If yes, please describe the information:
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Owner Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
8. Are you aware or have you ever been notified that another property around
yours has caused or had an environmental impact to your property.
If yes, please describe which property and a brief description of the issue:
9. Are there any prior environmental reports (Phase 1 Environmental Site
No
Assessments) concerningthe subject property or related addresses?
If yes, can you provide copies of these reports or know where there are copies of these
reports?
Additional Information
How long have you owned the subject property?
Description of current activity on the subject property?
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Do you have any knowledge of past ownership or activity on the subject property that
would be of environmental concern?
What is the reason the Phase I is being conducted? cle.-1-e be915 ASA,
List all parties who will rely on the Phase I ESA report:
Completed by:
Signature:
Printed Name:
Date:
a2,i ozA l
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
()winter Questionnaire for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, ASTM 1527-13
Additional Notes:
APPENDIX D
WESTERN ENVirtoNNIENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
Statement of Qualifications
"We declare that, to the best of our professional knowledge and belief, we meet the
definition of Environmental professional as defined in 40 CFR 312 and we have the specific
qualifications based on education, training, and experience to assess a property of the
nature, history, and setting of the subject property. We have developed and performed the
appropriate inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR
Part 312."
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER ENVIRONMENTAL AUDITS
(RETA)
WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
In response to provisions contained within the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and
Recovery Act (RCRA), lending institutions, firms and individuals involved with property
transfers have become painfully aware of the costs associated with environmental
liabilities. In an attempt to make informed decisions and potentially avail themselves of the
"innocent purchaser defense" as defined in CERCLA, lending institutions are requiring
the completion of an environmental audit. Previously, the completeness and the
thoroughness of these audits varied as greatly as the cost. However, in late 1992, the
American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) adopted specific standards for
completion of Phase I audits. The ASTM standards (E-1527 and E-1528) are quite specific
as to the level of investigation necessary to complete the audit. WESTERN
ENVIRON
r
ENT AND ECOLOGY, INC. has performed Real Estate Transfer
Environmental Audits to ASTM standards long before the standards were adopted.
Additionally, WESTERN ENVIRON
kir
ENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
personnel have provided training to FDIC regional offices on environmental compliance
and financial institution liabilities. This familiarity with lending institutions and more than
fifteen years of experience in performing RETA's allows WESTERN
ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC. to provide efficient and complete
reports meeting short time frame requirements.
SERVICES
"Historical Photo Records Search
"Environmental Records Search
"Interviews
"On -site Inspection
"Lead -Based Paint Survey
"Asbestos Survey
"Radon Survey
"PCB Survey
SELECTED CLIENT LIST
Community Development Group Denver, Colorado
City of Aurora, Aurora, Colorado
City of Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Shively, Strommen & Hoist, Longmont, Colorado
Town of Lyons, Colorado
Grant & Grant, Longmont, Colorado
GREG D. SHERMAN, P.G.
WESTERN ENVIRON rENT AND ECOLOGY, INC.
President
PROFESSIONAL CAPABILITIES:
Mr. Sherman has more than 40 years of professional experience. He is currently
President of WESTERN ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY, INC, Prior
to his current position, he was the Principal Geologist with SEACOR in its Lakewood,
Colorado office.
Duties performed in these capacities involved responsibility for CERCLA RI/FS
studies and RCRA investigations. His professional assignments include project
management and technical direction of the design and installation of the 2,000-foot long the
881 Hillside Groundwater Interception trench at the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant
in Jefferson County, Colorado. Mr. Sherman was Field Operations Manager for the
installation of 75 groundwater extraction wells and vapor extraction and sparging points.
This work was completed on the Stanford Research Park Superfund site in Palo Alto,
California. Recently, he has concentrated on VOC remediation system design and
installation utilizing on -site re -injection of treated groundwater and enhanced oxygenation
systems. Mr. Sherman was lead investigator for the City of Wheat Ridge regarding the
characterization of the Jay Street Park. This project, which was submitted to the Colorado
Voluntary Clean -Up Program, received a grant from the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment for innovative use of a Brownsfields site. Mr. Sherman and
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc. was selected by the Cities of Aurora and
Lakewood as their approved USEPA Brownsfields contractor.
Mr. Sherman is past Chairman of the Rocky Mountain Section of the Association of
Engineering Geologists. He has served as Chairman of Executive Enterprises Seminars on
Sampling and Data Analysis. He has extensive experience in geotechnical and geological
investigations, groundwater studies, UST testing and evaluation, construction materials
testing and mineral resource evaluation.
Mr. Sherman is recognized in the region as one of the leading experts in
underground storage tank management and mine subsidence. He has placed special
emphasis on the application of geophysical techniques to environmental and geotechnical
investigations. Clients for these projects range from Federal, state and local governments
to private industry and commercial developments. The project types included petroleum
distribution facilities, nuclear power plants, highways and streets, dams and reservoirs,
transmission lines, sewage treatment plants and sewage systems, hazardous and industrial
waste disposal areas, and mining facilities, as well as residential and commercial
developments. Mr. Sherman has performed geotechnical and geological investigations in
Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, New York,
Nevada, North Dakota, South Dakota, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. Additionally, he has
international evaluation experience in the Middle East and Mexico.
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REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION
Wyoming Professional Geologist #2296
Indiana Certified Geologist #786
Certified Professional Geologist, CPG #6586
Petro Tite Training Course, 1986
40-Hour OSHA Training Course, 1987
8-Hour OSHA Supervisor Course, 1987
Nuclear Density Gauge Operation and Safety Training Course, 1984
NRC Quality Assurance Training, 1978
Asbestos Inspector, 1996
EXPERIENCE
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc., Littleton, Colorado; President, 1994.
SEACOR, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado; Principal Scientist, 1992-1993.
Roy F. Weston, Inc., Lakewood, Colorado; Principal Geologist, 1990-1992.
ATEC Associates, Inc., Denver, Colorado; Environmental Division Manager, 1985-1990.
Tierra Consultants, Inc., Denver, Colorado; President, 1982-1985.
Apache Energy and Minerals, Denver, Colorado; Senior Project Geologist, 1979-1982.
Dames and Moore, Denver, Colorado; Project Geologist, 1977-1979.
Resource Associates of Alaska, Fairbanks, Alaska; Staff Geologist, 1976.
Uranerez U.S.A., Inc., Casper, Wyoming; Staff Geologist, 1975-1976.
Amoco Production Company, Denver, Colorado; Lab Technician, 1974.
Cities Service Company, Durango, Colorado; Field Technician, 1973.
EDUCATION
B.S., Geology, University of Northern Colorado, 1975
Graduate Studies, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, 1977
AWARDS
Rocky Mountain Associate of Geologists, Outstanding Senior, 1975
Who's Who in the West, 1988
Colorado Wildlife Federation, 1996 Conservationist of the Year (Owl Mountain
Partnership)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Association of Engineering Geologists
American Institute of Professional Geologists
Senior Scientist Colca Canyon Scientific Expedition, 1990
Colorado School of Mines, Non -facility Senior Design Team Advisor
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PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS
Greg D. Sherman and Brian R. Partington., "Abandoned Mine Subsidence Prediction
Using
British National Coal Board Methods, Boulder/Weld Coal Field, Denver, Colorado"
Proceedings for the International Association of Engineering Geologists, 2006
Meeting Nottingham, United Kingdom. September 2006.
Sherman, Greg D., "Sampling and Data Analysis"; Executive Enterprises Seminar,
Chairman, May 1992.
Sherman, Greg D., "Statistical Design of Sampling Plans"; Executive Enterprises Seminar,
June 1990.
Sherman, Greg D., "Impact of the EPA UST Regulations"; Tri-State Petroleum Marketer,
December 1988.
Sherman, Greg D., "Variables Effecting Volumetric Leak Detection Methods for
Underground Storage Tanks"; Paper given to the Colorado Section, American
Society of Civil Engineers, 1988.
Sherman, Greg D., "The Impact of Underground Storage Tank Regulations on Industry";
Extended Abstracts, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, National Meeting,
1988.
Sherman, Greg D., "Assessment of Subsidence Damage to Existing Structures in Louisville,
Lafayette, Colorado"; Proceedings of the Colorado Governor's Conference on
Subsidence, 1985.
Sherman, Greg D., "Geology and Mining History of the Boulder/Weld Coal Field"; Paper
given at Denver Coal Club Meeting, 1985.
Sherman, Greg D., "The New Mexico Gold Belt Regional Structural Implications";
Proceedings of the Western Mining Association, 1982 Convention.
Sherman, Greg D., "Colorado Front Range Uranium Deposits, A Possible Origin": in
review.
Sherman, Greg D., "Origin of Monoclinal Folding Near Livermore, Colorado"; Mountain
Geologist, April 1976.
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General Ecological and Cultural Resources Survey
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Prepared for:
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1750 15' Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80202
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Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 730-3452
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General Ecological and Cultural Resources Survey
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc.
Project Number: 750-033-02
January l2`h, 2020
Prepared for:
Pivot
Energy
1750 15`h Street
Suite 400
Denver, Colorado 80202
Prepared by: Reviewed by:
Brian Kraus
Staff Technician
Brendan Calonge
Senior Staff Scientist
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
2.0 STUDY AREA 2
3.0 METHODS 5
4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 7
4.1 Wetlands 7
4.2 Cultural Resources Survey 7
4.3 Species Eliminated from Consideration 8
4.4 Species Included in Survey 9
Bald Eagle 9
Ferruginous Hawk 9
Kit Fox 10
Ute Ladies - Tress Orchid 10
De Beque Phacelia 1 1
Colorado Hookless Cacuts 11
Parachute Beardtongue 12
Other Wildlife 12
5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 13
6.0 LITERATURE CITED 14
FIGURES
FIGURE 1 Site Location Map 3
FIGURE 2 Site Map 4
TABLES
TABLE 1 Threatened and Endangered Species in the Colorado Piedmont 6
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Western Environment and Ecology, Inc. (Western Environment) was retained by Mr.
Luke Rickard, Director of Project Development for Pivot Energy, to conduct a general survey of
ecological resources, including threatened and endangered species, wetlands, and other
significant habitats, for an approximately 25 acre project site within a larger 142.67 acre parcel.
The subject property is located within Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West, Garfield
County, Colorado. Mr. Rickard indicated this report was in response to the potential lease of the
property for a solar array.
The objectives of this study were to (1) establish presence/absence and potential habitat
of any federal or state threatened and endangered species on the property, (2) identify any
wetlands or other ecologically sensitive areas on and adjacent to the property, and (3) make
practical recommendations based on the results of the study.
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2.0 STUDY AREA
This study was conducted for an approximately 25 acre project site within a larger 142.67
acre parcel. The subject property is located within Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96
West, Garfield County, Colorado (Figure 1). The project site, currently vacant, is approximately
6,470 feet southwest of the intersection of Interstate Highway 70 and Old US Highway 6 (Figure
2). According to the Garfield County Assessors Office, the subject property is currently owned
by Strait Bottom Ranch, LLLP. The property is surrounded by vacant land to the north, Kelly
Gulch to the south, Old US Highway 6 to the east, and vacant land to the west. An oil and gas
production facility is adjacent to the northwest within the larger parcel but not on the subject site.
Two single family residences are present to the south approximately 270 feet and 450 feet not
within the larger parcel. The Union Pacific Railroad and the Colorado River are located
approximately 290 feet and 430 feet to the east. Interstate 70 is observed approximately 480 feet
to the west (Figure 2).
The project occurs at an elevation range of approximately 5,055 to 5,100 feet above sea
level (USGS Parachute 7.5 Minute Quadrangle, 2019). The topography is generally flat, with a
gradual slope to the southwest toward Kelly Gulch. The National Resource Conservation Service
(NRCS) classifies the soils as Arvada loam on 6 to 20 percent slopes. Geology includes
Quaternary Age gravels and alluviums overlying the Wasatch and Ohio Creek Formations
(Tweto, Ogden, 1979). Review of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood
Insurance Maps (attached) indicates no information is available regarding the 100-year flood
plain.
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Approximate Scale in Miles
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Figure 1 - Project Location Map
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
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Figure 2 - Site Map
Approximately 25 acres within
Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West
Garfield County, Colorado 81635
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3.0 METHODS
Species that are federally or state listed as threatened or endangered, including federally
proposed and candidate species, occurring or having historically occurred in Garfield County
were considered for this study (Table 1). The county classification was determined by following
the Colorado Field Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's county checklist (USFWS,
2011). The list was narrowed based on habitat requirements of the species relative to existing
habitats on the project.
The property was surveyed on March 3rd, 2020. Information was collected on
topography, ecosystems, and species of flora and fauna found on and adjacent to the property.
Photographs were taken, and emphasis was placed on potential habitat of threatened and
endangered species, and the presence of wetlands. At the time of the inspection, the property
was vacant. The site was dominated by unmanaged upland grasses and invasive weeds including
cheatgrass (Bromus tectorum) and sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) with sparse population of
tumble mustard (Sisymbrium altissimum).
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Table 1. Common name, scientific name, and status of federal and state threatened and endangered species that
could occur or historically occurred in Garfield County (CPW, 2011; USFWS, 2011).
Common Name
Birds
Bald eagle
Mexican Spotted Owl
Yellow -billed Cuckoo
Greater Sage -grouse
Mammals
Canada Lynx
Kit Fox
Plants
Ute ladies' -tresses
De Beque phacelia
Colorado hookless cacuts
Parachute beardtongue
Fish
B onytail
Colorado pikeminnow
Green cutthroat trout
Humpback Chub
Razorback sucker
Scientific Name
Haliaeetus leucocephalus
Strix occidentails lucinda
Coccyzus americanus
Centrocerus urophasianus
Lynx canadensis
Vulpes macrotis
Spiranthes diluvialis
Phacelia submutica
Sclerocactus glaucus
Penstemon debilis
Gila elegans
Ptychocheilus lucius
Oncorhynchus clarki stomias
Gilia cypha
Xyrauchen texanus
Statusl
SC
FT, ST
SC
FT, SC
FT, SE
SE
FT
FT
FT
FT
FT, SE
FE, SE
ST
FE, SE
FE, SE
'Status Codes: FE = Federally Endangered, FT = Federally Threatened, FPT = Federally Proposed as Threatened,
FC = Federal Candidate, SE = State Endangered, ST = State Threatened, SC = State Concerned
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4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
4.1 Wetlands
At the time of the inspection, no perennial waters, wetlands or obvious wetland habitat
were observed on the property. However, the Kelly Gulch, observed with a dry bed and bank,
was located on the south border. This gulch converges with the Colorado River approximately
600 feet southeast of the property.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) regulates the discharge of dredged or fill
materials into Waters of the U.S. under the authority of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
Waters of the U.S. include ephemeral, intermittent and perennial streams, their surface connected
wetlands and adjacent wetlands, certain lakes, ponds, drainage ditches and irrigation ditches that
have a nexus to interstate commerce.
Western Environment evaluated, to the best of our ability based upon site conditions at
the time of the survey, the three components of a jurisdictional wetland as defined in the US
Army Corp of Engineers, (ACOE) Wetland Delineation Manual (1987). These components are:
1) Vegetation, 2) Soil and 3) Hydrology. The ACOE Manual defines Nonwetlands as "including
upland areas that are neither deepwater aquatic habitats, wetlands, nor other special aquatic sites.
They are seldom or never inundated, or if frequently inundated, they have saturated soils for only
brief periods during the growing season, and, if vegetated, they normally support a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life only in aerobic soil conditions."
The Kelly Gulch was observed along the south border of the subject site. This creek has a
nexus connected to the Colorado River approximately 600 feet to the southeast. It is the opinion
of Western Environment that Kelly Gulch is likely Waters of the U.S. and subject to the
jurisdiction of the US Army Corps of Engineers. As such, any discharge into or impact of
Kelly Gulch will require consultation with the Corps prior to construction.
4.2 Cultural Resources Survey
Review of the National Register of Historic Places, Colorado Historical Society, and
the Historic Preservation Database revealed no evidence on March l 2th, 2020 of historical
significance associated with the site.
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4.3 Wildlife Species Eliminated from Consideration as Occurring on the Project
The following threatened and endangered species that have historically been thought to occur in
Garfield County were immediately ruled out of serious consideration for this project based on available
habitat: Mexican spotted owl, Bonytail, Colorado pikeminnow, Green cutthroat trout, Humpback Chub,
and Canada lynx.
The Mexican spotted owl was eliminated because it requires forests that are not present on the
project. The whooping crane was also eliminated due to rarity in Colorado, and no known nesting or
feeding habitat exists on or adjacent to the property. Less than 20 sightings of whooping cranes along
the eastern plains and mountainous regions of Colorado have been recorded since 1931 (Andrews and
Righter, 1992). The yellow -billed cuckoo is a Colorado State species of concern which prefers open
lowland deciduous woodlands with clearings and shrubby vegetation, especially those near rivers and
streams. While the species is migratory and once bred across much of the United States and parts of
Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean, due to habitat loss and pesticide use, current nesting populations
within the U.S. are limited to disperse segments within California, Arizona, and New Mexico.
The Greater sage -grouse requires a variety of habitats such as large expanses of sagebrush with
a diversity of grasses and forbs and healthy wetland and riparian ecosystems. It requires sagebrush for
cover and fall and winter food. The project site is located outside the historical Greater sage -grouse
range and no healthy wetland and riparian ecosystem exists.
Bonytail, Colorado pike minnow, Green cutthroat trout, Humpback Chub, and Razorback
Sucker are all fish and require perennial waters. Due to the lack of streams or ponds, no habitat for the
bonytail, Colorado pike minnow, greenback cutthroat trout, humpback chub, or razorback sucker exist
on the project site.
The Canada lynx is a rare forest -dwelling species of northern latitudes that feeds primarily on
snowshoe hares. No lynx habitat or its prey exist on the subject site.
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4.4 Species Included in Survey
Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus)
State Threatened
The bald eagle was removed from the Federal
Endangered and Threatened Species List on July 9th
2007. However, Federal legislation, defined by the
1940 Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act (16
USC 668-668c), provides similar protection as
contained in the Endangered and Threatened Species
Act, specifically to Bald and Golden Eagles. The
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS)
published National Bald Eagle Management Guidelines in May of 2007. This document provides
activity specific guidelines for disturbances near and adjacent to nest sites. However, the document
does recognize that states can have laws or provide recommendations that are "more protective
(restrictive)" then the Federal guidelines. Western Environment reviewed data maintained by the
Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW, 2017) and did not identify and bald eagle nests within
the vicinity.
Additionally, the property is within the 600 feet of a bald eagle roost site. The CPW has
developed recommendations regarding roost sites which state no "human encroachment" should occure
from November 15t' through March 15t' within 0.25 mile radius if there is no direct line of sight
between the roost and the encroachment activities, or within .50 mile radius if there is a direct line of
sight. Additionally, if periodic visits are required within the buffer zone after development, activity
should be restricted to the period from 1000 and 1400 hours between November 15th and March 15t''. It
is the opinion of Western Environment that limited line of site does not occur. Western Environment
recommends consultation with the CPW prior to the development of the site.
Bald Eagle
Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis)
State Concerned
This hawk is known to occur throughout eastern Colorado and in northwestern Colorado. In
Colorado, the species is a common winter resident, but is considered an uncommon summer resident on
the eastern plains (Andrews and Righter, 1992). Areas that could be potential nesting sites include
large trees, rock outcrops, manmade structures such as windmills and power poles, or the ground. This
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hawk, as are all birds of prey, is federally protected under the Migratory Bird Species Act. At the time
of this survey no Ferruginous Hawks were seen. This hawk, as are all birds of prey, is federally
protected under the Migratory Bird Species Act which prohibits the "taking" of the animal or
destruction of an active nest.
Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis)
State Endangered Species
In Colorado, Kit fox occupy the lower Gunnison and Colorado River drainages in Delta,
Montrose, Garfield and Mesa Counties. Kit fox habitat is associated with semi -desert shrub and
shrubsteppe. Studies from Fitzgerald (1996) and Beck (1999) speculated that fewer than 100 kit foxes
inhabited Colorado, and that the species is close to extirpation from the State. Kit fox populations have
been on Colorado's endangered species list since 1998. The Kit fox is not a Federally listed species;
however, it is listed as State Endangered. The property occurs outside the historic range of the Kit fox
(CPW, 2017).
Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid (Spiranthes diluvialis)
Federally Threatened
This orchid usually occurs in "...old stream channels,
alluvial terraces, wet meadows, and other sites where the soil is
saturated to within 18" of the surface at least temporarily during
the growing seasons" (USFWS, 1992). The eastern Colorado
populations of species are located near Boulder Creek, South
Boulder Creek, and Saint Vrain Creek in Boulder County,
Colorado, and along Clear Creek in Jefferson County, Colorado
(USFWS 50 CFR Part 17). Populations have also been
documented in western Colorado within Browns Park and
Lodore Canyon of Moffatt County. No perennial waters occur
on the property, nor is Spiranthes designated Critical Habitat. It
is the opinion of Western Environment that Spiranthes does not
inhabit the project.
Ute Ladies' -Tresses Orchid
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De Beque Phacelia (Phacelia submutica)
Federally Threatened
The Phacelia submutica is a small tap rooted, summer annual. Habitat includes steep slopes
and ridge tops of the adobe badlands of western Colorado. De Beque phacelia is found in clay soils
derived from the Atwell Gulch and Shire members of the Wasatch Formation in Mesa and Garfield
Counties, Colorado with a general range of approximately 82,231 acres (CNHP, 2005). The U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service listed Phacelia submutica as threatened on August 26t'', 2011. The site is not
located within the documented De Beque phacelia occurrence or critical habitat areas, which occur west
of the site (CNHP, 2005).
Colorado hookless catcus (Sclerocactus glaucus)
Federally Threatened
The original listing for S. glaucus (44 FR 58858, October
1 1th, 1979) included all hookless Sclerocactus populations in
western Colorado and northeastern Utah, and referred to them as
S. glaucus per Benson (1966). More recent genetic and
morphological research have led to separating the species into
three distinct species: S. brevispinus, S. glaucus, and S.
wetlandicus. The common name for S. glaucus was changed to
Colorado hookless cactus as the species is endemic to western
Colorado. The Unita Basin hookless cactus (S. wetlandicus) and
Pariette cactus (S. brevispinus) are limited to Utah's Unita Basin.
Colorado's populations of hookless cactus occur primarily on alluvial benches, generally on
gravelly or rocky surfaces. S. glaucus is found in Delta, Montrose, Mesa and Garfield Counties.
Populations have been documented on alluvial river terraces of the Gunnison River from Delta to
southern Mesa County, and on alluvial river terraces of the Colorado River and in the Plateau and Roan
Creek drainages in the vicinity of De Beque, Colorado (USFWS 1990). The project site occurs outside
the known habitat range of S. glaucus (FWS, 2017).
Colorado hookless cactus
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Parachute Beardtongue (Penstemon debilis)
Federally Threatened
The Parachute beardtongue is found only in Garfield County, on steep, oil shale outcrop
slopes of white shale talus at 8,000 to 9,000 feet elevation on the southern escarpment of the Roan
Plateau above the Colorado River and the town of Parachute, Colorado. All of the currently known
occurrences occupy about 91.8 acres of critical habitat. The subject property does not contain
Parachute beardtongue habitat and is located outside of the documented critical habitat (FWS, 2012).
Other Wildlife
No other wildlife was observed on the property during the site visit.
Image of the Pete and Bill Creek
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5.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
At the time of the survey, no threatened or endangered species or their obvious habitat were
seen on the subject site. Additionally, the Pete and Bill Creek, along the southern border, has a
nexus with the Colorado River. This creek is Jurisdictional "Waters of the U.S." subject to Corps
regulation under section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
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Publishing Co., Inc. and Rocky Mountain Nature Association in cooperation with Colorado
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Assessment Survey, September 2004.
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Museum of Natural History and University Press of Colorado. Niwot, Colorado. 467 pp.
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Meadow Jumping Mouse from the Endangered Species List, News Release. Jan. 28, 2005.
Whitson, Tom, et al. 2000. Weeds of the West. Western Society of Weed Science, Newark, CA.
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ORIGINAL
WELL COMPLETION AND TEST REPORT
STATE OF COLORADO, OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
MAW ettFOR OFFICE USE ONLY
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WELL PERMIT NUMBER 44152—F
OWNER'S NAME(S) Gene Verkerk
Address 80 V . Carson
City. St. Zip Parachute. Co . 81635
Phone ( ) . —
_
WELL LOCATION AS DRILLED : SW 114 NE 1/4 Sec. 27 Twp. 7S . Range 96V
DISTANCE FROM SEC. LINES :
3600 Ft. From South Sec. Line_ Arid 1632 Ft. From East Sce_ Line. Or
SUBDIVISION: LOT BLOCK FILING (UNIT)
STREET ADDRESS AT WELL LOCATION :
GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION ft. DRILLING METHOD : lair Notary
DATE OOMPLE) ED 06/19/95 . TOTAL DEPTH 100 ft. COMPLETED DEPTH 90 ft.
5.' GEOLOGIC LOG :
Depth type of Material (Size. Dolor, Type a,a Water Located]
6. HOLE DL&M.1� FROM (ft)
9 . 0
0.0
35
000-065
Clays, Cobbles
6.5
35
90
065-075
Gravels
075-100
Clays
�.
7- PLAIN CASING
OD(in) Kind Wall Size From (ft) To (ft)
7.0
Steel
0.240
0.0
.--_35
5.5
steel
0.189
30
65
PERFSASING : Screen
Slot 5'
=
5.5
Steel
0.188
65
90
WATER LOCATED : 65-75
REMARKS :
8. Filter Pack
Material
Size
Interval
9. Packer Placement
Type
Depth
10. GROUTING RECORD:
Mareriai Amount Ninety Interval Placement_
cement
3 sks
6 qal/s4.0-30
,pourd
1.1. :.--am, ETH Amt Used----
-_DISINFECTION
12. WELL TEST DATA : ( I Check Box If Test Data Is Submitted On Supplemental Form.
TESTING METHOD; Air coapressor
Static Level : 60 ft. Date1Time Measured 06/19/95 Production Rate 10 gpm
Pumping Level : Total ft. Date/Time Measured 06/19/955 Test Length (hrs) 2
Remarks :
1 rove road the statements made herein and know the contends thereot and that they wv fie to my kfl0wtodge. (Pursuant to Section 24k144 (1 S)44 ORS, lhv rrOking at Moo eleternento hwvin
constitutes perjury in the B000nd sages anti Is punishable as a dew 1 rriedemieanor-)
CONTRACTOR : She 1ton Drilling Co. Phone: 303-927-4182 Lic.No. 1095
Mailing Address : PC Box 105.9 Basalt , Co- 8 621
Name f Title (Please Type or Print)
Wayne Shelton r President
Si
Data
060,2 ele
Paean No. OFFICE OF THE STATE ENGINEER
tws-z§ COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
616 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherman St., Denver, Colorado 30203
(303) 866-3581
APPLICANT
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WELL PERMIT NUMBER 044152-
DIV. 5 CNTY. 23 WD 39 DES. BASIN MD
Lot. Block: Filing: 8ubdly_
GENE VERKERK / ALICE FAY
W CARTON
PARACHUTE CO 811
APPROVED WELL LOCATION
GARFIELD COUNTY
SW 1/4 NE 1/4 Section 27
Twp 7
RANGE 96 W 6th P.M.
DISTANCES FROM SECTION LINES
( 303)2054914 3600 FL from South Section Lane
PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WELL CAM B32 Pt. from East Section Line
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ISSUANCE OF THIS PERMIT DOES NOT CONFER A WATER RIGHT
CONDf11ONS OF APPROVAL
This well shall be used In such a way as to cause no material injury to existing water rights, The issuance of the
permit does not assure the applicant that no injury will occur to another vested water right or preclude another
owner of a vested water right from seeking relief in a civil court action.
The construction of this well shall be in compliance with the Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Rules
2 CCR 402-2, unless approval of a variance has been granted by the State Board of Examiners of Water Well
Construction and Pump Installation Contractors in accordance with Rule 17.
3) Approved pursuant to CRS 37-90-137(2) for the construction of a well, appropriating ground water tributary to the
Colorado River, as an alternate pointof diversion to the Avalanche Canal and Siphon, on the condition that the
well shall be operated on when the West Divide Water Conservancy District's substitute water supply plan,
approved by the State Engineer, is in effect and when a water allotment contract between the well owner and the
West Divide Water Conservancy District for the release of replacement water from Ruedi Reservoir is in effect, or
under an approved plan for augmentation. WDWCD contract #940809GV(a),
4) The use of ground water from this well Is limited to ordinary household purposes inside one (1) single family
dwelling and the Irrigation of not more than 12,000 square feet (0.28 of an acre) of home gardens and lawns and
the watering of domestic animals.
5) The maximum pumping rate shall not exceed 15 GPM,
6) The average annual of amount of ground water to be appropriated shall not exceed one (1) acre-foot (325,850
gallons).
7) A totalizing flow meter must be installed on this well and maintained in good working order. Permanent records
of all diversions must be maintained by the well owner (recorded at (east annually) and submitted to the Division
Engineer upon request.
8) The well shall be constructed not more than 200 feet from the location specified on this permit.
9) The owner shall mark the well in a conspicuous place with wall permit number(s), name of the aquifer, and court
case number(s) as appropriate. The owner shall take necessary means and precautions to preserve these
markings. l+ ^ 9
APPROVED
JD2
741d AZ
state Enginw
Receipt No. 0374303 DATE ISSUED° CT 07 1994
By
EXPIRATION DATE
cr;
GT 0 71995
WRJ-5 Fiev.•
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COLORADO DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES
818 Centennial Bldg., 1313 Sherrnan St., Denver, Colorado 80203
STREE
'Application must
be complete where
applicable. Type or
print in BLACK
INK. No overstrikes
or erasures unless
initialed.
PERMIT APPLICATION FORM RECET/fr
ET1f
( f A PERMIT TO USE GROUND WATER
it
(. 'J A PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A WEL 2 6 ''4
FOR: (-1 A PERMIT TO INSTALL A PUMP
( ) REPLACEMENT FOR NO,
( ) OTHER .
WATER COURT CASE NO
(1) APPLICANT - mailing address
NAME '1Ue-tiekeekKMice6
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CITY Re -A I e - 016 • eel 35'
(Stale) (Zip)
TELEPHONE NO. 303 — ? � 7779
79
(2) LOCATION OF, PRQPQ$ED WELL
County 611 /dl
L) / of the 1 .'!, Section c.2 7
Twp.7 S.., Rnq.
(N,SI (F,W)
L-vt P,M.
(3) WATER USE AND WELL DATA
F
ropos _max um pumping rate (gpm)
r� r
Ave ge annual amount of ground water
to be appropriated (acre•feet): �"`
Number of acres to be irrigated; %.2, coo
Proposed total depth Ifeet): d-t'.?
Aquifer ground water is to be obtained from
Owner's well designation
F
GR D WATER TO BE USED FOR:
Ci 'OLD U3C Ordtw'F- no irrigation (0) _
ESTIC (1) ( I INDUSTRIAL (5)
( ) LIVESTOCK (2) ( ) IRRIGATION (6)
( ) COMMERCIAL (4) ( ) MUNICIPAL (8)
) OTHER (9)
DETAIL THE USE ON BACK IN (11)
(4) DRILLER
Name ('� vl .,� . !idict,
Street
City (State) (Zip)
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY; DO NOT WRITE IN THIS COLUMN
Receipt No. .37 V3 a l
Basin
gist.
CONDITION OF aPPRQVAL
This well shall be used in such a way as to cause
no material injury to existing water rights. The
issuance of the permit does not assure the applicant
that no injury will occur to another vested water
right or preclude another owner of a vested water
right from seeking relief in a civil court action.
) (2.4/� ) 6 1,p ' .
A
A
APPLICATION APPROVED
PERMIT NUMBERCHECKS TR#31430,2 8 . 6
DATE ISSUED B1Vif.WATER RESOURCES
EXPIRATION DATE
(STATE ENGINEER)
Telephone No. _ Lic. No
BY
ID
COUNTY
2_ 3 3
(5) THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED WELL and the area on
which the water will be used must be indicated on the diagram below.
Use the CENTER SECTION (1 section, 640 acres) for the well location,
- - + - + - -T- -4- - -{ - - + -
4 -- 1 MILE, 5280 FEET 4'
+ + f -- + H- + +
{ l I
hlt3RTH SECTION LINE—
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The scale of the diagram is 2 inches = 1 mile
Each small square represents 40 acres.
WATER EQUIVALENTS TABLE {Rounded Figures)
An acre•foot Govern 1 acre of land 1 foot deep
1 Cubic foot par second ids) ... 449 gallons per minute Igpm)
A family of 5 will require approximately 1 acre-foot of water per year.
1 acre-foot - .. 43,560 cubic feet , , , 325,900 gallons.
1,000 gpm pumped continuously for ana day produces 4,42 acre-feet.
(6) THE WELL MUST BE LOCATED BE
by distances from section lines.' '
e.,e, ft. from _ „in Sec. Tine ,
(north or south)
_%67.3ft from 4 / sec line
(east or west}
LOT BLOCK FILING
s—s,el 1t 2 met#
SUADI tike revS.ON -
(7) T : A T
LOCATED
No. of acres r.o 1 Will this be
the only well on this tract?
(8) PROPOSED CASING PROGRAM
Plain Casing
in. from lift, to d
Perforated casing
in from _ / ft. to '6 ft
ft
sf
• in from re) ft to /0-0 ft
in from
ft to ft.
(9) FOR REPLACEMENT WELLSgivedistance
and direction from old well and plans for plugging
it:
(10). LAND ON WHICH�,//GROUND WATER WILL BE USED:
❑wner(s): I1J V�e--Ptpt '%ice t No. of acres: c:91
. /
Legal description. ' l4 g9t r LI t
) DETAILED DESCRIPTION of the use of ground water: Household use and domestic wells must indicate type of disposal
systerp #o be used. / *�
"t to +p t tCj] c11 /i7 ,a7; C' ! +`r A- `A? k 4 fold - r
. , , T f
70,24,
(12) OTHER WATER RIGHTS used on this land, including wells, Give Registration and Water Court Case Numbers.
Type or right } Used for {purpose) Description of I nd on which used
14 Co 71•f"o e le- 4Pf 9 T44 41 1/( )
(13) THE APPLICANT(S) STATE(S) THAT THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREON IS
T 1 E TO THE EST OF HIS KNOWLEDGE.
/ . �j �'�j ! 4
SIGNRE OF APPLlCA�NT(5)
Use additional sheets of paper if more space is required.
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1/44DIVISI 0N.. Kb' SST FOR WELL PERMITS
Name of applicant: 1,,(7-4Xf/Wfr 6-fA" /C:441117 C
r7''
Application typed or neatly printed in black ink
-=Correct boxes checked for appropriate action
Previous permit number correct for replacement.: well, etc.
1.] Court case number listed for decreed wells
11] . Field inspection completed and attached (fee or late reg. )
(1) Applicant Mailing Address
Mailing address correct and legible (printed or typed)
Telephone number correct and current (local number if possible)
(2) Location of proposed well
L-Locattion correct according to information supplied by applicant
Location consistent with items (5), (6) on application
note: distances and 1/4, 1/4 must be measured from
SE corner of section for irregular_ sections
(3) Water use. , acid ''we11 data
(4)
"Proposed pump. rate" completed (15 gpm for exempt dom. and NH)
"Amount of appropriation" completed
"Acres irrigated" completed & matches type of we]..i. applied for
"Proposed total depth" completed
•`� ` " Aqui':fer 1ritormatiion cOmple.ted•(" unkfown" if not: sure)
• Owner''S' tell.` designation' completed (optional. )
'hJ eundwa'te '.. 8 a • used' for:. '•
`'-i?lllel3C" ox household use well
0 non-overappropriated area
11 ovrerappropriated • dices
CI 35 acres or more (must- include description)
Cl _subdivided before June 1, 1972 or exempted by
county (attach copy of exemption)
subdivision date & lot if
note: must include descriptions of parcels
not in a subdivision (plat or metes
and bounds)
Other (commercial, municipal, etc.)
CC5 /-
Driller
El Designated driller- a copy of permit sent to driller indicated
"Colorado Licensed"- all copies of permit sent to applicant
5) Location 1 proposed well (map)
Completed and consistent with items (2), (6) on application
T.
(fi) Location of proposed well (distances from section lines)
Completed and consistent with items (2), (5) on application, ar
supplied information
CI Subdivision information completed (when applicable)
(7) "Tract on_.whlch well will be located
D„--'- Completed
note: if 11. 11. use or domestic on 35 acres in over -
appropriated area can only have one well per t-rac
(check to verify no other wells in the 1/4, 1/4)
(8) Propos 'casing program
Completed
Minimum casing sire of 4" 1. D. with 20' solid steel surface
casing (1' above ground, 19' below)
Cl variance request (letter and diagram) attached if applicable
(9) For replacement wells
Completed if applicable - distance and "according to rules"
(10) Ladd which groundwater will be used
Completed if applicable (for irrigation only wells)
note: can be used to describe only well on 351 acres
(11) Detailed description . .
Completed correctly and in detail
note: be specific about uses,, especially number of houses
to be served, sto.ckwater, irrigation - must be
consistent with type of; well requested... Remember to
indicate, type ofdisposal for domestic and 11. N.
(12) Other water rights (include well permit number if answer in 117 was no)
Completed if applicable
(13) Signature line
i Signed/dated by APPLICANT OR REPRESENTATIVE (w%written
authort.ty-print name and title of representative)
(19) Comments
E c ;
r
Application fee attached: Check if 37/ Amount $
Application taken by:
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Application checked by:
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Tide MIBEY "A" 1h referred to in .nd made a part of th.t cattalo Deed of Trust (Deed of Trust) dated November 23, 1993, by and,
between the lotiowing pante*
GRANTOR:
EUGENE VERKERK
80 West Carson C de
: parachute, Colorrsdo ai6s5
Sodas Sscurtly # 558-36-4572
• AL{CE FAY
a0 West Carson Ciro.
Parachute, CO 81635
Social Sacudly 0 071-28-2 30
TRUSTEE
The PUBLIC TRUSTEE for
I GAWflELD cOUHTY, coLORADO
BANK:
1 ALPINE BANK AND TRUST
a OOLORADO banking corporation
2200 Grand Avenue
P 0. Boar 10000
Gienwoad Spi1ngs, Caomdo 61502
Tax LD. # 84-0788527
Branatr No. 01
The pagertir hereinafter d.saribed are theee properdfs r.fsirad to in this Deed of Trust he beln9 described N Emit "A":
A parcel of land situated in the SW1/4NE1f 4 Hof Section 27, Township 7
South, Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield
County, Colorado, lying Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, more
fully described as follows:
Beginning at a point whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27
bears South 49°15'21" Weak 5200.62 feet; thence North 49•35'16" West
500.00 feet; thersceAmth 41013'00n jispt 175.00 feet, thence South
49°35'16" East 509.00 fact to a point, 50 feet, more or less,
Northerly of said Highway; thence North 41 ° 1.3' OO" East 275.00 feet to
the POINT OF BEGINNING.
RECEIVEb
Together with a perpetual, non-exclusive easement and right-of-way
over and across that part of the sW1/4NE1/4 and of Lot 1 of said
Section 27 narthwestorXy of the northwesterly right of way line of
U.S. Highway 6 and 24 and southeasterly of a line commencing at a
point from whence the Southwest corner of said Section 27 bears South
49°50'O1" West 4854.30 feet and running North 41°13'OO" East 525
feet.
Oct: 28. ' 93 12:58
EXlitnLT A
PAA]tLEL_NO. 2:
A parcel of land
Range 96 West. of
Northerly'of V.S.
as follows;
R ISLET PROP.
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ru 1.1. tog' 1youurt 7;ra
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TEL, 303-285-7639
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nitunted in the SWt HIA of Section 27; Township 7 Booths
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the Sixth Pritncipal. Met is1i11n, Garfield t'nanty, Colorado,. lying
tli,ghway, f, and 74,' Rmi4 Parcel fn. 7 i,1 emote fn11y describes
Beginning at A point. whrnre the Stinthoest Cotner of paid evt-ion 27 bears
6.49' 15' 21"W. 5200.62 feel; thence N.49' 35' 16"W. '�500.00i feet fret;
t o ah ,t�cet
5 41' 13'00"N. 175.00 feet; thence S.49 15 16t E, point,
50 feet, more or less, tlorth+rrly 11f rsn1d Highway; theme 0.41'1)40U"t. 175.00
tc� 1he point of 1reginuti11it, 1.nn1 niniri1; 7.01 A(lrtt, mote or 1 GAF.
S1ttt,trt,:T to twit 10 foot. wilily 1`11fit'mr11tr t11t11lit'i' in a !.1r;1t11wentrt'iy etiiet'tion
smogs amid ',slice' n[ 1 A111{ being At points 0.49' ,15' 16"W. 95 feet, and 345 feet'
from the point of beginning of Raid l+nrrel. A1.±.() together with a 5(1 foot, more.'r'
or lass, frontage road lining between Pn1',•r3r. 1, 7. and :i and the Northerly
right-of-way line of U.R. 11ig11w++3► !r and 74.
'leering source es tall i ehed
Mange 96 West of the Sixth
NW Corner and Wk Corner of
February 9, 1981.
Job No. 260821
Revision Date:
February 27. 19111
,
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from 1+tint torvey in Section 34 of Township
principal Hip, idintw. Ui q S.t1]`45'43"W. between
faaitl !;r•et i(,n 34.
7 ti th A
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STATE 4F COLORADO
Cou,tty of Garin :d
At s ro gu l a r meeting of the Board of County eami-r oners for Garfield County, CoLorad°,
held at the Court House in QLenwood Sprinyi on �' ,C:211 r3. CIS{ the.-.- ,31'.d day of
February A. q, L9 01 , therewers present;
Fiatfen J. Cerise, '1e61.111] , .P-k1YC0mmicuonerChairmAn
Eugene "Jim' Drink:},Quse , Commispo°er •
C°minisuoslct
Arthur A. Abn l snalp Jr r County Attorney
Cheryl J. Koss, Deputy !•,... , Clerk Of the Roatd
yrlten the following proeeedinge, among what's wars had arid done, to-Wlt:
RESOLUTION NO. 81- 4 8
A RESOLUTION CONCER=DWITH GRF1*]TAG AN EYREP2ION FROM 'IHis GAPF]ELD COUNTY SUBDIvI ICN
REGUL TTICNS FOR CHARL,E5 P. CPS' 4..
WHEPEAS, Charles P. cARteel has petitioned the Board of. county Commissioners of
Garfield County, Colorado, for an exemption from the definition of the terms "surbdivi-
sit n" and "subdivided land" under C.R.S. 1973, 30-28-101 (10) (a)-(d) , as amended,
and the Subdivision Regulations of Garfield County, Colorado, adopted January 2, 1979,
Sections 2.02.21 (d) and 3.02.01 for the division of a 6 acre tract described as follows:
In document #214911 filed in the Office of Clerk and Recorder of Garfield
comty, Colorado, into 3 tracts of approximately 2 acres each, more or less,
which proposed tracts are more particularly described as follows:
Parcel A parcel Of land situated is the Sty/4 NE/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South,
,A: Range 96 West of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado lying
Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel NO. 1 is more fully described
as follows;
Beginning at a point, whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27 bears
S.44°50'01''1. 4854.30 feet; thence N,49°35'16"W. 500.00 feet; thence
N.41°13'00"E, 175.00 fee`; thence S.49°35'16"E. 500.00 feet to a point,
50 feet, more or less, Northerly of said Highway; thence S.41°13'00"0. 175.00
feet to the Paint of beginning, containing 2.01 Acres, more or less.
Parcel A parcel of land situated in the SW/4 NE/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South,
B: Mange 96 West of the sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County, Colorado, lying
Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel, No. 2 is more fully described
as follows:
Beginning at a paint, whence the Southwest Corner of said Section 27 bears
S.49°15'21"W. 5200.62 feet; thence N.49°35'16"11. 500.00 feet; thence
1 ,J1°13'00 . 175.00 feet; thence 5.49°35'16"E. 500.00 feet to a point,
50 feet, more --or less, Northerly of said Highway; thence 5.41°13'00"W. 175.00
feet to the point of beginning, containing 2,01 Acres, more or less.
parcel A Faxoel of land situated in Lot 1 and the Si1/4 1 E✓4 of Section 27, 'itirmship 7
C: South, Range 96 j]est of the Sixth Principal Meridian, Garfield County
Colorado lying Northerly of U.S. Highway 6 and 24, said Parcel No. 3 is more
fully described as follows:
Beginning at a point, whence the Southwest corner of said Section 27 bears,
S. 49 °15' 21" tT. 5200.62 feet; thence N, 49°35' 16"T9. 500.00 feet; thence
N.41°13'00"E. 175.00 feet to a pint 50 feet, more or less, Westerly of a
fence Line as now constructed and in place; thence 5.49935"16"E. along a
S0 foot access rood, 500.00 feet to a point 50 feet, more or less, taterly of
said fence and 50 feet, more or less, Northerly of the Northerly right-of-wav
line of sand iiic-lway; thence S.41°13'00N. 175.00 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 2.01 Acres, more or less.
(in the State of COlorado and County of C ±field); and
VHEPEAS, the Petitioner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Board of
County CQmris6i1 net :f Car -field Countyi Colorado, that the proposed division does
notfall within the purposes of Part 1, Article 28, Fide 30, Colorado 7 :i^t' Statutes
1973, as amended, for the reason that the i'P ct created does not warrant a full
sUbdivisiOn review: and
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litiBEREAs, the Petitioner has dr}lvistrated to the satisfaction of 1#W8oard
of County Ccrmussioners of Garfield County, Colorado, that there is a reasonable
probability of locating den stic water on each of said tract that there.is
adequate ingress and egXess to said tracts, that the ]ecation of septic tanks will,
be permitted by the Oolor;ado L pertinent of Health, that the requested division is
not part of an existing or larger, development and doe not fall within the 5enura1
purpOaes and intent of the subdivison regulations of the State of Colorado and the
County of Garfield, and should therefore, be exempted from the. definition of the
terms 'subdivision" and "subdivided land" as set forth in C.R.S. 1973, 30-29-101
(10) (a)^(d), as amended;
NOW, FORE, BE I'T RESOLVED that the division of the above described
tracts "A", 'i8", and "C" from the above described 6 acre tract is hereby exempted
from sucks definitions and said tract may be divided into tracts 'A , "g", and "C",
all as is more fully described above, and said divided tract may be conveyed in
the foam of sueh smaller tracts without further c.Lt,ualianee with the aforesaid
subdivisions statutes and regulations; pravidcd, however, that this exemption is
granted on the condition and with the express understanding and ziareanent of the
Petitioner that no further exemptions be allowed on said tracts "A", "B", and "C",
and that a copy of the instrun nt or instalments of conveyance when recorded shall
be filed with this Resolution.
ATTEST;
Deprrerk of`th Board
of County CommisSieners
Garfield County, Colorado
THE BOITD OF COUNITY C a41SSIMERS
OF GARFIELD COLNCY COLORADO
Temporary Chdirman
Upon motion duly mid* and uoanded the foregoing Resolution wad adopt*d by the foUowing vote.
Flaven g..xs Ay*
Eugene "Jinn" prifk;l{.u$e Aye
Aye
CO Mee- 4.Onf!r
STATE OF COLORADO
County of Garfield
f; County Clerk and exorfiRo Clerk of the Board of CoUory Comeau -toners
In eat; !Or the Car u4} and C:&LI a;ae.ald L'o hereL/ eats y li'.at the u:rexcd and foregoing Order is truly copied from UN Records al
the proceedings of the Board of County Commissioners for said Garfield County, now in my offir■,
IN WITNESS WH£LtEOF, I have hereunto yet my hand and affixed the mat al said County, at Glenwoa6 Springs,
this day of A. D. 19
C:unly Clerk ar,d of t.`,r Ja7d Gf CauntY CSr.L:., •:,��•.Y..
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WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
P. O. BOB 1478
RIFLE, COLORADO 81658-1478
625-1887
Officers
President 876-2821
Kelly Couey
4745 G.R. 315
Silt, CO 81652
Vice President
Samuel B. Potter
0598 C. R. 323
Rifle, CO 81650
Treasurer
Laverne Starbuck
1859 G.R. 344
Silt, CO 81652
Secretary/Water Manages 625-1887
Russell George, Attorney
Stuver & George, P.C.
P. 0. Box 907
Rifle, CO 81650
August 12, 1994
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Gene Verkerk
80 West Carson
Parachute, CO 81635
Dear Mr. Verkerk:
wAltai
STATE u
Dowd of Directors
Kelly Couey
4745 C. R. 315
Silt, CO 81652
Joe Kautz, Jr.
6107 Highway 133
Carbondale, CO 81623
Laverne Starbuck
1859 C.R. 344
Silt, CO 81652
Gregory Durrett
926 Blake Avenue
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Samuel B. Potter
0598 C.R. 323
Rifle, CO 81650
RECEIVED
West Divide has approved your allotment contract No. 940809GV(a).
Please read the contract carefully if you have not already done so,
but please especially note paragraph 2 concerning availability of
water.
West Divide obtains its storage water from Ruedi Reservoir and
Green Mountain Reservoir, Current federal policy has made it
increasingly difficult to predict availability of water to West
Divide. We cannot make guarantees that we can make any water
available to you under this contract.
If this is of concern to you, you may rescind this contract if you
give us written notice within the next 15 days. Otherwise we will
maintain the contract in force according to its terms and subject
to this disclaimer.
Copies of your contract have been or are being submitted to the
following entities:
The State Division of Water Resources
Division No. 5 Water Resources
Gene Verkerk
August 12, 1994
Page 2
The Colorado River Water Conservation District
The Garfield County Department of Planning
District No. 45 Water Resources
West Divide's Attorney and Engineer
Russell George
Attorney and Water Manager
Enclosure
RECEIVED
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cc The State Division of Water Resources w/enclosure
Division No. 5 Water Resources w/enclosure
The Colorado River Water Conservation District w/enclosure
The Garfield County Department of Planning w/enclosure
District No. 45 Water Resources Ng/enclosure
Edward J. Currier, Engineer Ng/enclosure
Russell George, Attorney w/enclosure
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APPLICATION AND DATA FORS
TO LEASE WATER FROM
WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
For 01L ca use ady
A. APPLICANT.
Name ,t_Je L
Address e? U = 'r {xy• p t:o l+c_ ,
Telephone Number =fir, 3 %S', e
Authorized Agent or Representat ve
B. WATER RIGHT OWNED BY APPLICANT
Name of Right e.r er 1 We-\\
Typo or structure or Right 6ti.- e,
Location of ?oifltf Diversion
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Water Court Case No.
Well permit No, an�,.
C. INTENDED USE DF LEASED WATER
Location of Area of Use .3 .77L rti,7_1,2
De rdption of Use
6.
Number of Dwelling Units !
Total Acreage •
Proposed Potable Water System e --- ._—.--
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Proposed Waste -Water Treatment System ,, r,�_ - «-c---,��•
'Projected Monthly Volume of Leased Water Needed in
Gallons;
'Tan.,____ Feb,, Mar, . Apr._ May
Funs auly Aug,Sept. Oct.
Nov. Doc.
Annual Total Gallons . Acre Feet
Maximum Instantaneous ❑emand, gpm
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WEST DIVIDE WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
Water Allotment Contract
Name of Applicant: G eN-N.
Quantity of water in acre feet
Applicant, hereby applies to the West Divide Water
Conservancy District, a political subdivision of the State of
Colorado, organized pursuant to and existing by virtue of C.R.S.
1973, 37-45-101, et seq., (hereinafter referred to as the
"District") for an allotment contract to beneficially and
perpetually use water or water rights owned, leased, or hereafter
acquired by the District. By execution of this application, and
subsequent delivery and use of water, Applicant hereby agrees to
the following terms and conditions:
1. Water Rights: Applicant shall own water rights at
the point of d�iveslon herein lawfully entitling Applicant to
divert water, which will be supplemented by water leased herein.
If Applicant intends to divert through a well, it must be
understood by Applicant that no right to divert exists until a
valid well permit is obtained from the state Engineer.
2. Quantity: Water applied for by the Applicant in
the amount set forth above shall be diverted at Applicant's point
of diversion from the District's direct flow water rights, and
when water is unavailable for diversion pursuant to administration
by the Colorado State Engineer during periods when said direct
flow water right is not in priority, the District shall release
for the use of Applicant up to said quantity in acre-feet per year
of storage water owned or controlled by the District. It is
understood that any quantity allotted from direct flow, storage or
otherwise, to the Applicant by the District will be limited by the
priority of the District's decrees and by the physical and legal
availability of water from District's sources. Any quantity
allotted will only be provided so long as water is available and
the Applicant fully complies with all of the terms and conditions
of this contract. The District and the Applicant recognize that
some of the District's decrees may be in the name of the Colorado
River Water Conservation District, and the ability of the District
to allot direct flow rights to the Applicant may be dependent on
the consent of the Colorado River Water Conservation District. If
at any time the Applicant determines it requires less water than
the amount herein provided, it may so notify the District in
writing, and the amount of water allotted under this contract
shall be reduced permanently in accordance with such notice.
Rates shall be adjusted accordingly in following water years only.
3. Beneficial Use and Location of Beneficial use: Any
and all water allotted Applicant by the DiserTct aha be used for
the following beneficial use or uses: Municipal, domestic and
related uses, or irrigation and commercial (except to the extent
that Ruedi water may not be available for irrigation and
commercial as those terms are defined on page 5 of Contract No.
2-07-70-W0547 between the United States and the west Divide Water
Conservancy District). Applicant's beneficial use of any and all
water allotted shall be within or through facilities or upon land
owned, leased, operated, or under Applicant's contCot.
4. Decrees and Delivery: Exchange releases made by
the District out of storage from Ruedi Reservoir, or other works
or facilities of the District, or from other sources available to
the District, shall be delivered to the Applicant at the outlet
works of Said storage facilities or at the decreed point of
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diversion for said other sources, and release or delivery of water
at such outlets or points shall constitute performance of the
District's total obligation. Delivery of water by the District
from Ruedi Reservoir shall be subject to the District's lease
contract with the United states Bureau of Reclamation. Releases
from other facilities available to District shall be subject to
the contracts, laws, rules, and regulations governing releases
therefrom. Furthermore, the District hereby expressly reserves
the right to store water and to make exchange releases from
structures that may be built or controlled by the District in the
future, so long as the water service to the Applicant pursuant to
this agreement, is not impaired by said action. Any quantity of
the Applicant's allocation not delivered to or used by Applicant
by the end of each water year (October 1), shall revert to the
water supplies of the District. Such reversion shall not entitle
Applicant to any refund of payment made for such water.
Water service provided by the District shall be limited
to the amount of water available in priority at the original point
of diversion of the District's applicable water right, and neither
the District, nor those entitled to utilize the District's
decrees, may call on any greater amount at new or alternate points
of diversion. The District shall request the Colorado State
Engineer to estimate any conveyance losses between the original
point and any alternate point, and such estimate shall be deducted
from this amount in each case. The District, or anyone using the
District's decrees, may call on any additional sources of supply
that may be available at an alternate point of diversion, (though
not at the original point of diversion) only as against water
rights which are junior to the date of application for the
alternate point of diversion.
5. Alternate Point or Diversion and Plan of
Augmentation: Decrees for alternate points of diversion of the
District's water rights or storage water may be required in order
for Applicant to use the water service contemplated hereunder.
Obtaining such decree is the exclusive responsibility of
Applicant. The District reserves the exclusive right to review
and approve any conditions which may be attached to judicial
approval of said alternate point of diversion as contemplated or
necessary to serve Applicant's facilities or lands. Applicant
acknowledges and agrees that it shall be solely responsible for
the procedures and legal and engineering costs necessary for any
changes in water rights contemplated herein, and further agrees to
indemnify the District from any costa or losses related thereto.
Applicant is solely responsible for providing works and facilities
necessary to obtain/divert the waters at said alternate point of
diversion and deliver them to Applicant's intended beneficial use.
Irrespective of the amount of water actually transferred to the
Applicant's point of diversion, the Applicant shall make annual
payments to the District based upon the amount of water allotted
under this agreement.
In the event the Applicant intends to apply for an
alternate point of diversion and to develop an augmentation plan
and institute legal proceedings for the approval of such
augmentation plan to allow the Applicant to utilize the water
allotted to Applicant hereunder, the Applicant shall give the
District written notice of such intent, In the event the
Applicant develops and adjudicates its own augmentation plan to
utilize the water allotted hereunder, Applicant shall not be
obligated to pay any amount under paragraph 19 below, In any
event, the District shall have the right to approve or disapprove
the Applicant's augmentation plan and the Applicant shall provide
the District copies of such plan and of all pleadings and other
papers filed with the water court in the adjudication thereof.
6, Contract Payment: Non-refundable, one time
administrative charge, in the amount determined by the Board of
Directors of the District from time to time, shall be submitted
with this application for consideration by the District.
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Annual payment for the water service described herein
shall be determined by the Board of Directors of the District at a
per acre-foot rate. The initial annual payment shall be made, in
full, within thirty (30) days after the date of notice to the
Applicant that the initial payment is due. Said notice will
advise the Applicant, among other things, of the water delivery
year to which the initial payment shall apply and the price which
is applicable to that year. Annual payments for each year
thereafter shall be due and payable by the Applicant on or before
each January 1. If an annual payment is not made by the due date,
written notice thereof will be sent by the District to the
Applicant at such address as may be designated by the Applicant in
writing. (IE no address has been ao designated in writing, then
said notice shall be Bent to Applicant's address set forth herein.
Water use for any part of a water year shall require payment for
the entire water year. Nothing herein shall be construed so as to
prevent the District from adjusting the annual rate in its sole
discretion for future years only.
IC payment is not made within ten (10) days after the
date of said written notice, Applicant shall at District's sole
❑ption have no further right, title or interest under this
contract without further notice and delivery may be immediately
curtailed; and the allotment of water, as herein made, may be
transferred, leased,,or otherwise disposed of at the discretion of
the Board of Directors of the District.
7. Security; As security to the District, the
foregoing covenant of annual payments in advance of water
delivery, will be fully met by annual budget and appropriation of
funds from such sources of revenues as may be legally available to
the Applicant. As additional security to the District, the
Applicant will hold harmless the District and any person,
corporation, quasi -governmental entity, or other governmental
entity, for discontinuance in service due to the failure of the
Applicant to maintain the payments herein contemplated on a
current basis.
Applicant agrees to defray any out-of-pocket expenses
incurredby the District in connection with the allotment of water
rights hereunder, including, but not limited to, reimbursement of
legal and engineering costs incurred in connection with any water
rights and adjudication necessary to allow Applicant's use of such
allotted water rights.
8. Assignment: This agreement shall inure to the
benefit of the heirs, successors or assigns of the parties hereto,
except that no assignment shall be permitted in the event the
water right allotted hereunder is to be used for the benefit of
land which will be subdivided or otherwise held or owned in
separate ownership interests by two (2) or more users of the water
right allotted hereunder. In no event shall the owner of a
portion, but lees than all, of the Applicant's property to bo
served under this contract, have any rights hereunder. Any
assignment of the Applicant's rights under this contract shall be
subject to, and must comply with, ouch requirements as the
District may hereafter adopt regarding assignment of contract
rights and the assumption of contract obligations by assignees and
successors. Nothing herein shall prevent successors to a portion
of Applicant's property from applying to the District for
individual and separate allotment contracts.
9. Other Rules: Applicant shall be bound by the
provisions of the Water Conservancy Act of Colorado; by the rules
and regulations of the Board of Directors of the District; and all
amendments thereof and supplements thereto and by all other
applicable law.
10. Operation and Maintenance Agreement: Applicant
shall enter into an "OperaEron and Maintenance -Agreement" with the
District under terns and conditions determined by the Board of
Directors of the ❑istrict, if and when, the Board of said District
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determines in its sole discretion that such an agreement is
required. Said agreement may contain, but shall not be limited
to, provisions for additional annual monetary consideration for
extension of District delivery services and for additional
administration, operation, and maintenance costs; or for other
costs to the District which may arise through services made
available to the Applicant.
11. Chancre of Use: The District reserves the exclusive
right to review, reapprove or disapprove any proposed change in
use of the water allotted hereunder. Any use other than that set
forth herein or any lease or sale of the water or water rights
allotted hereunder without the prior written approval of the
District shall be deemed to be a material breach of this contract.
12, Use and Place of Use; Applicant agrees to use the
water in the manner an on t e property described in the documents
submitted to the District at the time this agreement is executed
(said documents are incorporated herein by this reference
thereto), or in any operation and maintenance agreement provided
by Applicant. Any use other than as net forth thereon or any
lease or sale of the water or water rights herein, other than as
permitted in paragraph 8 above, shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
13. Titles It is understood and agreed that nothing
herein shall be interpreted to give the Applicant any equitable or
legal fee title interest in or to any water or water rights
referred to herein.
14. Conservation: Applicant shall use commonly
accepted conservation practices with respect to the water and
water rights herein, and hereby agrees to be bound by any
conservation plan adopted hereafter by the District for use of
District owned or controlled water or water rights.
015. Restrictions: Applicant shall restrict uses as
follows (unless specific waivers are appended to this agreement).
Violation of these restrictions shall be deemed to be a material
breach of this agreement.
Use Annual Maximum Diversion
Household 1/3 acre foot
Domestic (includes lawn) 1 - 3 acre feet
Livestock (cattle) 1 acre foot/100 head
Irrigation 2 - 3 acre feet/acre
16. Well Permit: If Applicant intends to divert
through a well, then ApprrEWnt must provide to District a copy of
Applicant's valid well permit before District is obligated to
deliver any water hereunder.
17. Representations: By executing this agreement,
Applicant agrees that hes not relying on any legal or
engineering advice that he may believe he has received from the
District. Applicant further acknowledges that he has obtained all
necessary legal and engineering advice from his own sources other
than the District. Applicant further acknowledges that the
District makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances whatsoever
about the quantity or quality of water available pursuant to this
agreement. Should the District be unable to provide the water
contracted for herein, no damages may be assessed against the
District, nor may Applicant obtain a refund from the District.
18. Costs of Water Court Filing: Should the District,
in its own discretion, choose to include Applicant's contract
herein in a water court filing for alternate point of diversion
or plan of augmentation, then Applicant hereby agrees to pay to
the District, when assessed, an additional fee representing the
District's actual and reasonable costs and fees for Applicant's
share of the proceeding.
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19. Binding Agreement: This Agreement shall not be
complete nor binding upon the District unless attached hereto is
the form entitled "Application for Purchase of Waters from the
west Divide Water Conservancy District" fully completed by
Applicant and approved by the District's engineer. Said
attachments shall by this reference thereto be incorporated into
the terms of this agreement.
20. Warning: IT IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
APPLICANT TO OBTAIN A VALID WELL PERMIT OR OTHER WATER RIGHT IN
ORDER TO ❑IVERT WATER, INCLUDING THE WATER ACQUIRED UNDER THIS
CONTRACT. IT IS THE CONTINUING DUTY OF THE APPLICANT TO MAINTAIN
THE VALIDITY OF THE WELL PERMIT OR WATER RIGHT INCLUDING FILING
FOR EXTENSIONS OF PERMITS, FILING WELL COMPLETION REPORTS, FILING
STATEMENTS OF BENEFICIAL USE, OR OTHERWISE LAWFULLY APPLYING THE
WATER TO BENEFICIAL USE ON A REGULAR BASIS WITHOUT WASTE,
APPLICAN
By i'
APPLICA`NNT ADDRESS:
V �J (21Vii2
STATE OF COLORADO )
) as.
COUNTY QF GARFIELD )
The foreclaing instrumen was acknowledged before me on
this day of r�� , 19j , by Gerlg_ _A] fr er-k..
* Witness my hand and official seal.
My commission expires:
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ORDER
After a hearing by the Board of Directors of the west
Divide Water Conservancy District on the above application, it is
hereby ORDERED that said application be granted and this contract
shall be and is accepted by the District.
WEST DIVIDE WATER
CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
By
President
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This contract includes and is subject to the terms and
conditions of the following documents which must accompany this
contract:
1. Map showing location of point of diversion (use map
provided)
2. Application and Data Form fully completed and
signed
3. Other
RECEIVED
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STATE ENGINEER
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5241.13'00V. 175.00 fent; thenc0 git9.35"16"E, MOM) fort to a point,
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A parcel of land mituftted io the SWIt HEk of Seetiou 2/; Town.hip 7 South, ,
Raoge 96 Wet of tha Sixth Ptincipal Hetidino, CarfIrOd c000ty, colorado, lying
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1/9/2020 qPublic.net - Garfield County, CO - Property Record Card: R260298
qPublic.net`" Garfield County, CO
Summary
Account R260298
Parcel 240923300098
Property , PARACHUTE, CO 81635
Address
Legal Section: 23 Township: 7 Range: 96 THAT PT OF SENW & W1/2SW
Description CONT. 79A LYING SELY OF I-70 SEC. 22 THAT PT OF SESE (21.63A)
LYING SELY OF I-70 SEC. 27 ALL THAT OF NENE, W1/2NE & LOT 1
CONT 65A LYING SELY OF I-70 TOTAL 165.63A LESS HWY R.R. ROW
22.96A
Acres 142.67
Land SciFt 0
Tax Area 26
Mill Levy 49.313
Subdivision
View Map
Owner
STRAIT BOTTOM RANCH LLLP
PO BOX 26
WOODY CREEK CO 81656-0026
Land
Unit Type 100AC & UP-0560 (VACANT LAND)
Square Feet 0
Actual Values
Assessed Year 2020 2019 2018
Land Actual $89,000.00 $89,000.00 $86,000.00
Improvement Actual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Actual $89,000.00 $89,000.00 $86,000.00
Assessed Values
Assessed Year 2020 2019 2018
Land Assessed $25,810.00 $25,810.00 $24,940.00
Improvement Assessed $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Total Assessed $25,810.00 $25,810.00 $24,940.00
Tax History
Tax Year 2019 2018 2017 2016
Taxes Billed $1,272.76 $1,245.72 $1,170.76 $644.80
Click here to view the tax information for this parcel on the Garfield County Treasurer's website.
Transfers
Sale Date Deed Type Reception Number Book - Page
1/23/2015 AGREEMENT 859667
8/1/2006 AFFIDAVIT 710963 1862-807
4/17/2006 AFFIDAVIT 696694 1793-367
4/4/2006 EASEMENT 696726 1793-585
7/20/2005 MEMORANDUM 680849 1719-948
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Section 7: Traffic
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• • • • CONSUL -MG
• • • • • • • • GROUPLLC
June 3, 2020
Mr. Patrick Waller, Senior Planner
Garfield County Community Development Department
108 8' Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
RE: Traffic Impact Letter Report
Land Use Change Permit
Land West of Parachute
Parcel #240923300098
Dear Mr. Waller:
1529 Market Street, Suite 200
Deriver, CO 80202
720.473.3131
sean.ohearn@enertiacg.com
This Traffic Impact Letter Report is intended to provide Garfield County with traffic and travel
route information related to a proposed 15.5 acre small scale solar facility identified as Pivot
Solar 3 (Project).
The following information is included in this letter report:
• Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule
• Designated Travel Route
• Daily Vehicle Trip Generation
• Conclusions.
Project Location, Components and Construction Schedule
Location
The Project is a 3 MW small scale solar facility located on approximately 15.5 acres of
undeveloped land within the 142 acre Strait Bottom Ranch property, west of the Town of
Parachute; and within the NE1/4 of Section 27, Township 7 South, Range 96 West of the 6th
P.M., County of Garfield, State of Colorado. The Project is located between 1-70 and US
Highway 6. A Vicinity Map is included as Figure 1.
Components
The Project is divided by an existing access road into a north solar facility (5.04 acres) and a
south solar facility (10.46 acres). The north solar facility will be a 1 MW solar facility with
approximately 2,484 solar panels and the south solar facility will be a 2 MW solar facility with
approximately 5,544 solar panels all mounted on steel H-piles and concrete transformer and
inverter equipment pads. Both the north and south solar facilities will be accessed by a 16' wide
gravel driveway with emergency turn-arounds. A gated perimeter fence will be installed around
the perimeter of each solar facility.
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Construction Schedule
It's currently anticipated that a Land Use Change Permit will be issued by Garfield County on or
before September 1, 2020. Accordingly, a construction start/mobilization date of September 15,
2020 has been established. Based on this, the following preliminary schedule has been
prepared:
• Driveway and material staging area prep Sept 15, 2020 — Sept 31, 2020
• Solar Facility Component Delivery Sept 15, 2020 — Sept 30, 2020
• Perimeter Fence Installation Sept 15, 2020 — Sept 30, 2020
• Solar Panel Foundation Installation Oct 1, 2020 — Nov 30, 2020
• Transformer and Inverter Installation Oct 15, 2020 — Dec 30, 2020
• Solar Panel Installation Oct 15, 2020 — Dec 30, 2020.
Designated Travel Route
The designated travel route is: 1-70 west to Exit 72 (West Parachute); southwest on US Highway
6 (1.4 mi) to a gravel access driveway and northwest on the access drive (0.17 mi) to the north
and south Project sites. Figure 1 illustrates the travel route. The following is a brief description
of the public roads and private access drive within the access route.
US Highway 6 - The segment of US HWY 6 included in the travel route is generally described
as two lane and asphalt -paved road with a posted speed limit of 50 mph. The pavement width
for US Highway 6 is approximately 25' with gravel shoulders. The road surface appears to be in
good condition with recent improvements completed by CDOT.
Gravel Access Drive — The private access driveway, north of US HWY 6 is also approximately
25' wide and currently services existing oil & gas well locations located west of the proposed
north solar facility. The north and south solar facilities will be accessed via all weather surface
gravel driveways a minimum width of 20 feet, comprised of 6-8" class 5 or 6 ABC over
compacted subgrade.
Daily Vehicle Trip Generation and Distribution
Project development may be divided into the following 3 phases: material and equipment
delivery; solar facility construction; and solar facility maintenance). The following Table 1
illustrates the estimated average daily trip generation by vehicle type for each Project phase.
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Table 1 — Vehicle Trip Generation
Project Phase
(Time Period)
Vehicle Type
Estimated Gross
Vehicle Weight
Number of Vehicles
Per Day
Maximum and
Average Vehicle Trips
Per Day
Material and
Equipment Delivery
(approx. 2 weeks)
Conex Container and
Delivery Trucks
30,000-50,000 Ibs
5-15
10-30
Equipment Hauling
Trucks
20,000-40,000 Ibs
0-4
0-8
Max — 38/Ave - 10
Solar Facility
Installation
(3 months)
Passenger Vehicles
2,000 to 10,000 Ibs
5-15
20-30
Fuel Truck
20,000 to 30,000 Ibs
1
2
Material Delivery Truck
20,000 to 30,000 Ibs
1
2
Max — 34/Ave - 24
Operations
(Ongoing)
Utility Vehicle
2,000 to 10,000 Ibs
1 per month or less
Max - 2/Ave - 0
As illustrated in Table 1, the majority of traffic generated as a result of solar facility installation
shall occur during the 3 month solar facility installation (max 34/ave 24 vtpd). This traffic will
generally be site worker passenger vehicles.
The majority of heavy truck traffic including conex container delivery (30-50 conex
containers/delivery trucks) and equipment (rubber tire loader, pile driver, fork lift) delivery and
pickup will travel to and from the Project between 9:30 AM and noon and 1:30PM and 4:OOPM.
Project related traffic during all phases will not be significant during AM and PM peak periods
(7:30 — 9:00 AM and 4:30 — 6:00 PM, respectively).
Conclusions
1. Project access is via an existing 25' wide all weather access drive off US HWY 6. Project
driveways off the access drive will be 16' wide and gravel surfaced.
2. The solar facility components will generally be delivered in conex containers and the gross
vehicle weight will be up to approximately 30,000 Ibs (15 tons).
3. Equipment used to construct the access driveway will generally be delivered by flat bed
trucks and the gross vehicle weight is expected to be up to 50,000 Ibs (25 tons).
4. The Project is expected to generate up to 38 vehicle trips per day during material and
equipment delivery (anticipated to be one week at the beginning of the project and one week
at the end of the project), 34 vehicle trips per day during solar facility installation (2-3
months).
5. The project is expected to generate 1 vehicle per month or less during solar facility
operation.
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6. Project installation is anticipated to begin in September 2020 (material and equipment
delivery) and end in December 2020 (container and equipment pick-up). The phase with the
greatest amount of traffic (solar facility installation) is expected to occur over a 3 month
period (September — November 2020).
7. Daily Project related truck traffic is not expected to impact AM and PM peak traffic periods.
8. Site distance at the Project entrance at US HWY 6 W. is over 1,000' in each direction.
9. As proposed, the solar facility installation (material/equipment delivery — approx. 1 week,
solar facility installation 3 month and solar facility operations - ongoing) is not anticipated to
create adverse traffic related impacts on public roads in Garfield County. Based on
anticipated vehicle type and weight, the project is not anticipated to degrade/damage
Garfield County roads.
We trust that this Traffic Impact Letter Report for the Pivot 3 Solar Facility is acceptable and
complete. Please contact me at sean.ohearn(a�enertiacq.com or (720) 473-3131 should you
require additional information.
Sincerely,
ENERTIA CONSULTING GROUP, LLC
J. Sean O'Hearn, PE, PG
Managing Partner
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1529 MARKET STREET
SUITE 200
DENVER, CO 80202
(720) 473-3131
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SCALE: 1"=2500'
FIGURE 1 - DESIGNATED TRAVEL ROUTE
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Wastewater Plan
Wastewater Infrastructure Waiver
The planned solar facility will be unmanned during operation, with all site monitoring during operation being
managed remotely. Scheduled visits for landscaping or equipment maintenance are expected to be less than ten
times per year, unless more visits are necessary to replace faulty equipment. As such and with no permanent
employees onsite, there is no need for permanent wastewater collection or treatment onsite during the operational
phase of the facility as the facility will not generate wastewater. A waiver from the wastewater system requirements
of either a public sewer system extension or onsite wastewater treatment system as detailed in Sec. 7-105.B is
hereby requested.
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Water Distribution System Waiver
The planned solar facility will be unmanned during operation, with all site monitoring during operation being
managed remotely. As such and with no permanent employees onsite, there is no need for permanent waster
distribution service to the facility. Any needs for water during construction (eg dust suppression) will be served by
trucking in water. In the event that the operator decides to clean the solar arrays, de -ionized water will be required
and will be trucked in for that purpose. A waiver from the distribution system requirements as detailed in Sec. 7-
105.A is hereby requested.
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Improvements Agreement Waiver
The planned solar facility will be unmanned during operation, with all site monitoring during operation being
managed remotely. Consequently there is no need for the facility to be served by public service improvements such
as potable water supply or waste water service. The US Hwy 6 roadway is adequate to meet the needs of the
facility and should not require upgrades. Any necessary improvements to the electrical system brought about by the
installation of this facility will be directly contracted between the facility operator and the utility. Therefore the
applicant requests a waiver from the Improvements Agreement requirement as detailed in Sec. 4-203.K.
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Development Agreement Waiver
Construction of the planned solar facility is planned to occur in a single phase, with the two solar array areas being
constructed at the same time and completed on a similar time frame. There would be no benefit to the projects
being constructed separately and at different times. Thus, a development agreement is not necessary for this
application.
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Access
Access Permit
Applicant will apply for, and receive, an access permit from Colorado Department of Transportation prior to
commencing construction activities onsite.
Access Details
The planned facility will use the existing access point from Old US Hwy 6 that already provides access to the
existing oil and gas facilities onsite. This road is adequate for the proposed use, including equipment and material
deliveries during construction and access to the site by utility trucks or flatbed trucks during operation. Each array
area will have its own dedicated access from the pre-existing driveway. Array driveways will be all-weather gravel
roads at least 16 feet in width. Details on the proposed driveway design specifications can be found on the site
plans included with this application.
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Section 13: Narrative Response — LUDC Section
7 Standards 1, 2 and 3; Section 7-1101
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7-101: Zone District Use Regulations
The Land Use Change will comply with Article 3, Zoning, and any applicable zone district use restrictions and
regulations
7-102: Comprehensive Plan and Intergovernmental Agreements
The Land Use Change is in general conformance with the Garfield County Comprehensive Plan 2030 (GCCP) and,
to the best of Applicant's knowledge, complies with any applicable intergovernmental agreement. The GCCP
encourages the development of renewable energy generation resources for the benefit of individuals, communities
and the County as a whole. The shift to renewable energy sources such as solar is a major part of energy mix
diversification, and this solar facility, as a community solar garden, allows Xcel Energy customers to save money on
their utility bills and insulate themselves against future price volatility. The proposed site is outside the Urban
Growth Area for Parachute but within the designated 3-mile influence area for Parachute, and the proposed use is
compatible with the low -density residential (10+ac) future use designation. The current presence of energy
infrastructure on the parcel, including power distribution lines and oil and gas extraction and storage equipment,
supports the selection of this site as an appropriate location for the use.
7-103: Compatibility
The nature, scale, and intensity of the proposed use are compatible with adjacent land uses. The use of this portion
of the subject parcel for solar energy production is of similar nature to the current uses of oil and gas extraction
currently present on the parcel. In terms of scale, this use is low in profile, and only uses a small percentage of the
total parcel acreage. Solar energy generation is, by nature, a passive use of energy generation technology and is
consequently low in intensity in comparison to other uses. The facility will not be a significant source of dust, glare,
noise, air or light pollution, and will not generate heavy traffic over its expected lifetime. As such the proposed use,
at a significant distance away from the rural residences nearby, is a good fit on this property which is also bordered
by major highways and vacant land.
7-104: Source of Water
The proposed solar facility will not require water for operation. Any water required for construction or maintenance
will be supplied by a licensed water hauler.
7-105: Central Water Distribution and Wastewater Systems
The proposed use, as an unmanned facility, will not require central water distribution or wastewater systems.
7-106: Public Utilities
Proximity to electrical distribution infrastructure is the prime factor in selecting this site for the proposed use. There
is a three-phase line operate by Public Service of Colorado (Xcel Energy) crossing the site directly adjacent to the
proposed solar array areas to which the facilities may interconnect. The utility will draft, and the landowner will
execute, any necessary easements for the installation and maintenance of utility equipment required for the
interconnection of the solar facilities to the power grid, such as power lines and associated equipment. It is
expected that the utility transformers and other similar equipment will be mounted above ground on concrete pads,
and that any power lines connecting the facility to the adjacent power line will be underground. Such utility
easements will not be dedicated to the public. There are no prior legal encumbrances on the parcel that would
conflict with the likely path of such easements.
7-107: Access and Roadways
Subject parcel already has legal access to the proposed array areas from Old US Hwy 6, which will adequately and
safely serve the proposed use. Improvements to Old US Hwy 6 will not be necessary and traffic generated by the
construction or operation of the facility is not anticipated to cause any significant impacts to public rights -of -way.
Dedicated access driveways serving each solar array from the existing internal road already servicing oil and gas
operations will be designed and constructed to meet or exceed all relevant County design standards.
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7-108: Use of Land Subject to Natural Hazards
Applicant has conducted various studies on the land and does not believe the designated solar array areas to be
subject to significant risk from natural hazards.
7-109: Fire Protection
All equipment installed at the proposed solar facility will be new, of good quality, and will meet all established
testing and safety parameters. The solar facility will be primarily constructed from non-combustible materials such
as glass, aluminum and steel. Electrical fires at solar generation facilities are rare and there are safeguards built
into the system design to shut down operations should dangerous conditions be detected.
Most fire concern with solar installations of this nature comes from the possibility of the installation being impacted
by brush fires that originate elsewhere but shift to threaten the equipment. Mitigation of fire danger will be achieved
by keeping the vegetation under the arrays and within the perimeter fence trimmed and ensuring regular
maintenance of the solar generation equipment. Sufficient space will be left between the solar array perimeter and
the perimeter fence to allow for access in case of fire, and the dedicated array driveways will be able to safely
accommodate fire -fighting trucks and equipment . The local fire protection district will be provided with the gate
code for access should it be required, and Applicant will follow the recommendations of district staff after their
review of this application.
7-201: Agricultural Lands
There is no known adverse effects of solar installations on adjacent or nearby lands. In fact, it is possible to conduct
agricultural activities on the same footprint concurrently with solar operations. The system operator will follow all
county regulations, if applicable, regarding the control of domestic animals; maintenance of the perimeter fence;
and road maintenance and dust control. It is not believed that this project has any nexus with the standards for
irrigation ditches described in 7-201.E.
7-202: Wildlife Habitat Areas
With the exception of the bald eagle buffer zone discussed in more detail in the enclosed Impact Analysis there are
no designated wildlife habitat areas, or species of concern, on or adjacent to the site. Applicant will consult with
Colorado Parks and Wildlife on a plan for construction that will minimize any impact to the bald eagle roosting site.
The facility has been designed with sufficient locational controls to avoid impacts to migration routes and will, once
site stabilization is complete, feature more native plant species than are present currently.
7-203: Protection of Waterbodies
The facility has been designed to minimize impact to waterbodies in the vicinity, specifically Kelly Gulch which
drains to the Colorado River. Please refer to the included Site Plans. The solar array will be set back at least 35
feet from the edge of the nearest bank of the Kelly Gulch drainage channel, although a small portion of the
perimeter fence is expected to be located within the 35 foot setback. The perimeter fence and solar array will be
more than 100 feet away from the surveyed Kelly Gulch drainage channel. In no way will the construction of the
solar array require the removal of vegetation within the setback area, or the permanent alteration of the current
surface drainage characteristics within the array areas. Applicant will complete consultation with the Army Corps of
Engineers prior to construction of the solar arrays and construction will be conducted in accordance with all
applicable local, State and Federal regulations and requirements. There will be no permanent storage of hazardous
chemicals or road salt anywhere onsite.
7-204: Drainage and Erosion
As detailed in the Drainage Report included with this application, the installation of the solar arrays will not disturb
more than 1 acre of land and thus will not be subject to the CDPHE NPDES permit requirements. Except as may be
required for the installation of the access driveways, there will be no grading or permanent alteration of the existing
drainage characteristics of the site surface. The completed installation will result in a minimal increase in surface
imperviousness and a barely perceptible increase to peak stormwater flows under developed conditions to 34.7 cfs
from 34.5 cfs.
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7-205: Environmental Quality
The completed facility is expected to have zero negative impact to air quality, and no permanent storage of
hazardous materials will occur onsite.
7-206: Wildfire Hazards
The subject property is designated as "Low" fire danger according to Map 7: Wildland Fire Susceptibility provided
by Garfield County. The facility will consist primary of noncombustible materials such as steel, glass and aluminum
and vegetation will be maintained in order to reduce potential fuels and associated fire danger.
7-207: Natural and Geologic Hazards
The proposed site is not known to be marked as a Hazard Area for avalanche, landslide, or rockfall. Construction is
not proposed in an alluvial fan area or on slopes of 20% gradient or greater, or otherwise unstable slopes, nor
within any designated mudflow areas or over any known faults. A geotechnical investigation of the area revealed a
low to moderate potential for corrosive soils to be present onsite. All concrete slab and driven steel foundations will
be designed with sufficient protection to allow the facility to meet its design life expectations according to the native
soils' corrosive and/or expansive properties as detailed in the geotechnical report.
7-208: Reclamation
Land disturbance during construction is expected to be minimal at less than one acre. After construction, all areas
within the site fence line will be over -seeded with the proscribed seed mix consisting of native, low -growth plant
species and established in accordance with County standards. No major changes to the existing site topography
are proposed. Please refer to the enclosed Drainage Report, Site Plans and Revegetation Plan for more detail.
7-301: Compatible Design
Project area is zoned Rural, with Rural zoning on the three adjacent sides. On the south-west side the property is
zoned Resource Lands. The proposed use is considered to be low -impact both with regard to the land on the
subject parcel and to neighboring parcels. Outside of the relatively short construction period, where some noise,
fumes, and dust can be expected from the operation of construction equipment, the facility will not be a significant
source of dust, odors, gas, fumes or glare throughout its operational life. The solar facility will be sited a significant
distance from adjoining lands with a different zoning.
7-302: Off -Street Parking and Loading Standards
The proposed use of a Solar Energy System — Large is not found in Table 7-302.A. As an unmanned facility,
permanent parking is not necessary for this use. Designated areas for craft parking will be identified during
construction, and no street or right-of-way shoulder parking will be permitted either during the construction or
operational phases of the project. Site design is proposed to allow for trucks delivering equipment and construction
materials to pull completely off Old Hwy 6 before unloading. Permanent loading bays are not appropriate for this
use as there is no building proposed that could accommodate loading bays, and very few additional deliveries of
equipment or materials are anticipated during the operational life of the facility.
7-303: Landscaping Standards
Applicant has prepared a re -vegetation plan for all partially disturbed areas within the solar array fence lines, with
recommendations for the planting and establishment of ground cover depending on the season in which
construction is completed. All species have been selected as native, drought -tolerant grass species with a relatively
low growth profile, so as to minimize the potential for shading of the solar arrays and to minimize susceptibility to
fire danger. The land in question is dry, with poor soils, significant sun exposure and very little rainfall. As such, the
planting of additional trees or shrubs is not recommended in keeping with 7-303.C, where landscaping must be
consistent with the unique ecosystem and specific environment local to the development. There is very little
likelihood that such larger vegetation would be able to establish itself or thrive in such an environment, as shown by
the sparse vegetation currently present on the parcel.
7-304: Lighting Standards
Perimeter or security lighting is not proposed for this facility. As the facility will automatically cease to operate after
daylight hours, there is no real need for significant lighting to be installed anywhere on the property. It it likely that
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each equipment pad will feature a single task light with a manual switch, to be used if maintenance or repair to the
electrical equipment is required to take place outside of daylight hours. Such task lighting will be downcast to
illuminate the electrical equipment area and will not be oriented toward neighboring properties.
7-305: Snow Storage Standards
Given that the facility will be unmanned, with no permanent parking and a trip frequency of less than 1 vehicle per
month during operations, there is no need for snow storage at this facility.
7-306: Trail and Walkway Standards
Due to the remote location of the proposed facility far away from shopping parks, schools, parks, trails and
greenbelts, the inclusion of trails, walkways or other similar improvements as part of this development is not
considered to be recommended or necessary.
7-1101: Solar Energy Systems
There will be signage installed at the gate and at regular intervals along the perimeter fence of each array, warning
of electrical shock hazard, as shown on the site plans and required by 7-1101.A. The remainder of the standards
discussed in 7-1101.B are for Accessory Solar Energy Systems and do not apply to this application.
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DNI varies and peaks at 1,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTCO
Site Configuration ID: 42569.7721
PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced
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deg min min kWh
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Component Data
PV Array(s)
Name: PV array 1
Axis tracking: Single -axis rotation
Tracking axis orientation: 180.0 deg
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
Maximum tracking angle: 52.0 deg
Resting angle: 52.0 deg
Rated power: -
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
Approx. area: 933,256 sq-ft
Route Receptor(s)
Ground Height above Total
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
deg
deg ft ft ft
1 39.415619 -108.089929 5068.30 5.00 5073.30
2 39.414873 -108.087654 5045.39 5.00 5050.39
3 39.411623 -108.090465 5064.48 5.00 5069.48
4 39.412817 -108.092461 5089.66 5.00 5094.66
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Name: Hwy 6
Route type Two-way
View angle: 50.0 deg
Ground Height above Total
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
deg
deg ft ft ft
1 39.418807 -108.083399 5068.83 4.00 5072.83
2 39.411463 -108.090008 5057.56 4.00 5061.56
3 39.410388 -108.091122 5054.19 4.00 5058.19
4 39.409137 -108.092753 5048.68 4.00 5052.68
5 39.408009 -108.094566 5038.17 4.00 5042.17
6 39.404826 -108.100585 5029.20 4.00 5033.20
Name: I-70 Eastbound
Route type One-way
View angle: 50.0 deg
Ground Height above Total
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
deg
deg ft ft ft
1 39.407122 -108.102556 5084.22 4.00 5088.22
2 39.410720 -108.096162 5099.72 4.00 5103.72
3 39.411822 -108.094907 5108.80 4.00 5112.80
4 39.413273 -108.093834 5107.08 4.00 5111.08
5 39.416605 -108.091355 5089.94 4.00 5093.94
6 39.418147 -108.089875 5087.07 4.00 5091.07
7 39.419796 -108.087944 5100.60 4.00 5104.60
Name: I-70 Westbound
Route type One-way
View angle: 50.0 deg
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Vertex Latitude Longitude
deg
Ground Height above Total
elevation ground elevation
deg ft ft ft
1 39.420260 -108.088238 5108.59 4.00 5112.59
2 39.419117 -108.089579 5098.15 4.00 5102.15
3 39.418039 -108.090759 5093.98 4.00 5097.98
4 39.416962 -108.091800 5096.93 4.00 5100.94
5 39.415884 -108.092712 5104.44 4.00 5108.44
6 39.414127 -108.093956 5111.23 4.00 5115.23
7 39.412361 -108.095298 5110.20 4.00 5114.20
8 39.411614 -108.095909 5103.69 4.00 5107.69
9 39.410926 -108.096821 5100.32 4.00 5104.32
10 39.407436 -108.103001 5088.36 4.00 5092.36
Discrete Observation Receptors
Number Latitude Longitude Ground elevation Height above ground Total Elevation
deg
deg ft ft ft
OP 1 39.411323 -108.091733 5071.80 8.00 5079.80
OP 2 39.410822 -108.092060 5069.09 8.00 5077.09
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PV Array Results
Summary of PV Glare Analysis PV configuration and predicted glare
PV Name
PV array 1
Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File 0
deg deg min min kWh
SA tracking SA tracking 0 0
Click the name of the PV array to scroll to its results
PV & Receptor Analysis Results detailed results for each PV array and receptor
PV array 1 no glare found
Component
OP: OP 1
OP: OP 2
Route: Hwy 6
Route: 1-70 Eastbound
Route: 1-70 Westbound
No glare found
Green glare (min) Yellow glare (min)
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
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Assumptions
• Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
• Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and
geographic obstructions.
• Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
• The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
• The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
• Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot location, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub -sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
• The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections
will reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger than the sub -array size.
Additional analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub -arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous
point on related limitations.)
• Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
• Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare -spot locations may differ.
• Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
• Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
• Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
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Supplemental Narrative — Glare Hazard Analysis
What is Glare Hazard
Glare occurs when sunlight striking the surface of a solar module is not fully absorbed into the solar cells, but is
partially reflected off by the glass surface before it can reach the cells. It is most prevalent when the incoming
sunlight is at a high incidence angle to the surface of the solar module. At such angles, approximately 20% of the
incoming light can be reflected. Generally speaking, the angle at which reflected light bounces off the module
surface is identical to the incidence angle. When evaluating the potential for glare for solar applications near to
airports and other Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) -regulated airspaces, the level of reflectivity of a solar array is
traditionally considered to be roughly comparable to the reflectivity of a body of water. Glare from solar arrays is
relatively rare but has been shown to be a potential hazard to airplane pilots, motorists and observers.
Glare Hazard Mitigation
Solar modules come with a number of adaptations designed to reduce the potential for glare hazard. Chief among
these are the texturing of the glass surface in order to reduce the potential for specular reflection, and the
application of an anti -reflective coating (ARC) to the surface to encourage the absorption of light. These measures
are considered to be standard on most photovoltaic solar modules available on the market today, including those
proposed for installation at this site.
The use of single -axis tracking array mounting systems is an additional method of reducing the potential for glare
hazard. Since the array is equipped with sensors to monitor the position of the sun overhead, and the rows turn in
order to keep the modules oriented toward the sunlight, the potential for glare is greatly reduced. This is because
the exit angle for reflected glare is identical to the incidence angle of the sunlight, and this angle is lower (closer to
zero) when the surface of the module is pointed toward the sun. Single -axis tracking control systems are also
programmable, and can be programmed to change their position at a specific time of day, so that if glare is
modeled or encountered during operation a change can be written into the positional control commands. This is
typically referred to as "backtracking".
Glare Modeling
The tool used to produce the glare analysis included with this application is the Forge Solar glare analysis tool. It
was produced by Sandia Labs in the U.S. and is a standard analysis tool used widely across the industry in order to
analyze the potential for specular reflection hazard. The Forge Solar glare tool is a standard inclusion in the
preparation and submission of Hazard evaluations to the FAA when permitting solar projects on or near airports.
The user creates a model of the solar array fields and specifies certain parameters such as module surface type
(glass texture, ARC etc.), array mounting type (fixed -tilt, single -axis or dual -axis tracking) including height above
grade, and operational characteristics such as min/max tilt and backtracking range. The user then specifies a
specific traffic route and/or series of observation points at desired locations around the proposed array field, as well
as their height above grade, for which the potential for glare is desired to be evaluated. Once the two sets of
parameters are finalized, the tool runs through all of the parameters required to calculate the potential for glare
between the array and the designated observation points.
Pivot's procedure in evaluating glare hazard for permitting is to use the Forge Solar tool as a preliminary analysis.
Should this method reveal the potential for glare, a formal glare study is then commissioned from a qualified
engineer. For this application, glare potential was modeled for both the 1-70 and old US Hwy 6 route corridors as
well as discrete observation points for the residences nearby to the south-west. No glare potential was identified for
any of the specified hazard evaluation areas.
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