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Land Use Change - Major Impact Permit Application
Garfield County - November 8, 2021
AES provides better ways to accelerate a greener,
smarter future of energy.
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Table of Contents – Sections A and B
Executive Summary……………………………………………………………………………………….3
AES Clean Energy and The AES Corporation – Project Qualifications..………...………………………5
Part A – Project Overview………..………………………………………………………..……………...9
A1 - Land Use Change – Major Impact Application……...……………………………………………....9
A2 – Payment Agreement Form……...………………………………………………………….……....10
A3 – Title, deed and Memo of Lease Option Agreement……...………………………………………..11
A4 – Authorization to Represent……..…………………………….……………………………………12
A5 – Property Owners Contact List ……..……………………………………………………………...13
A6 – Certification of Mineral Ownership Research Form ………………………………………………15
A7 – Ditch ownership contact list ……………………………………………………………………….16
A8 – Letter of Authorization for AES.………………………………….……………………………….17
A9 – Narrative on Operational Details and Required Permits…………..……………………………….18
A10 – Copy of Pre-Application Summary…….………………………...……………………………….23
B1 – Vicinity Map……………... ……………………………………………………………………….24
B2 – Site Plan and Grading & Drainage Plan ……………………………………………………….….25
B3 – Landscaping Plan………….……………………………………………………………………….26
B4 – Weed Management Plan…..…………………………………………………………………….….27
B5 – Traffic Study……………... ……………………………………………………………………….28
B6 – Access Permits, Easements, and Roadway Details ………………………………………………..29
B7 – Improvements Agreement waiver request……..……………………………………………….…..30
B8 – Development Agreement waiver request……..…………………………………………………....31
B9 – Wastewater Plan waiver request……..…………………………………………………………….32
B10 – Water Supply Plan waiver request……..……………………………..……………..……………33
B11 – Narrative to Article 7 Standards 1, 2, and 3, Section 7-1101……………………………….…….34
B12 – Narrative to Impact Analysis in Section 4-203.G …………………………………….………….41
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Table of Contents – Appendix C
C1 – Delineation and Proposed Jurisdictional Determination of Waters of the US……………………..46
C2 – Biological Resources Report……………………………………………………………….………47
C3 – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment…………………...………………………………………48
C4 – Cultural Resources Class I Memo…………………………….……………………………………49
C5 – FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation ……..………………………………….…...50
C6 – Stormwater Memo………………………………….………………………………………………51
C6a – Stormwater Management Plan – Receipt of submission to CDPHE ……..………………………52
C7 – ForgeSolar Glare Analysis.. ……………………………………………………………………….53
C8 – Holy Cross Energy Letter of Attestation.………………………….……………………………….54
C9 – AES Battery Storage System Fire Risk Assessment….…….……..……………………………….55
C10 – Garfield County Wildfire Susceptibility Map…….……………...……………………………….56
C11– Geotechnical Engineering Report.…….………………………….……………………………….57
C12 – Operations and Maintenance Schedule…….……..……………...……………………………….58
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AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar
Land Use Change – Major Impact Permit
Garfield County, Colorado
Section 1
Executive Summary
AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar, LLC, (“AES”) would like to present Garfield County (“the County”) with
this application for a Land Use Change – Major Impact permit application for the development,
construction, and long-term operation of a solar energy and battery storage power project to be located in
Silt (the “Project”). The Project is expected to produce 31,848 MWh annually and will support Holy
Cross Energy’s (“HCE”) efforts to source 100% of their power supply from renewable energy resources
by 2030. The coupling of battery storage technology will facilitate a firm renewable supply to HCE’s
customers by allowing for solar energy captured during daytime periods of low load to be released in peak
evening hours even after the sun has gone down. The Project is located at 2714 County Road 331, Silt,
CO 81652 on parcel 217921400130 owned by Peace Bear Ranch, LLC. AES and Peace Bear Ranch, LLC
have executed a binding Option to Lease Agreement for up to 95 acres of said parcel contingent upon
receipt of all permits, contracts, and approvals necessary to begin construction activity.
AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar is a late-stage development project with site control, land diligence surveys,
and a signed Power Purchase Agreement with HCE in-hand, and expects to conclude contracting,
engineering, and ministerial permitting in early 2022 with construction starting on May 1, 2022, and
commercial operation to be achieved prior to December 31, 2022, when the Project will begin delivering
power to HCE’s distribution system.
AES would be fully responsible for the development, installation, financing, administration, and long-
term operation and ownership of the 10 MW AC / 20 MWh photovoltaic solar farm.
AES appreciates this opportunity to present these clean energy solutions to Garfield County and believes
its proven track record as a leading Fortune 500 renewable energy company will provide Garfield County
confidence in having a partner capable of responsibly and reliably providing clean energy to its residents.
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Project Overview
AES respectively request review and eventual Board of County Commissioners’ approval for this Land
Use Change – Major Impact permit application in order to supply a 10 MW AC / 20 MWh of dispatchable
renewable energy over a minimum of 20 years pursuant to the Power Purchase Agreement signed between
the Project and HCE on 12/16/2020. The Project is to be located on up to 95 acres of a total 201 acres of
land off County Road 331.
The project will interconnect to the distribution grid using an underground electrical conduit run from the
proposed project area and later an above ground pole span down the slope on the eastern portion of the
property to the 14.4 kV line located on site along County Road 331, where new utility pole placements
will meet the medium voltages cables as they connect to overhead lines. Within the solar farm, there will
be rows of anti-reflective solar panels mounted to steel posts driven into the earth. All electrical
components will be UL-listed, sourced from an approved Tier 1 vendor list maintained by AES and in
compliance with the National Electric Code (“NEC”).
The electricity generated is targeting interconnection into Holy Cross’ 14.4kV electrical distribution
circuit that runs from the north of the property towards the Rifle Ute substation, approximately four miles
away. The annual production is expected to be 1,988 kWh/kW per year, or 31,848 MWh, which is enough
to power meet about 2.5% of HCE’s load. If approved for this permit, AES will work to begin construction
as soon as May 1st, 2021 (after big game seasonal restrictions pass) with a target completion and
commercial operation date no later than December 31st, 2022.
Thank you for your consideration of our permit application. If approved, we look forward to working with
Garfield County, HCE, and its residents and customers in a long-term partnership delivering clean energy
to the Western Slope.
Rob Cooper
VP, Development
AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar, LLC
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AES Clean Energy is the renewable energy development business within The AES Corporation that
includes solar, wind, and energy storage development teams. The business represents one of the top
renewables growth platforms and is focused on accelerating the safe, reliable transition to cleaner energy
solutions in the US.
For AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar and this Land Use Change – Major Impact application, AES is unique
in acting as both the originating developer and long-term project owner, in addition to assuming
oversight and contracting of one of its industry leading, long-standing EPC partners and organizing the
full capital stack for financing the project. AES employs its own equity for development and
construction and long-term ownership stake while managing its secured source of back-levered debt
and allocating tax equity benefits among one of its existing, long-term tax equity partnerships.
Garfield County can take added comfort in AES’ applications knowing that it will have a single
company as the face of the Project, one that has known the project since its inception and will be
responsible for operating it over its expected life time of 20-35 years.
We are committed to delivering smarter energy solutions that work for our customers and the
communities in which we operate. To help our partners achieve their carbon-free goals, it takes people
and products and we have both.
• 500+ people – With more than 500 industry experts, we have in-house capabilities to carry
renewable energy products from development, through construction, to operation.
• 2.4 GWs operating projects – Across the US we develop, own, and operate solar, wind, and storage
facilities that help make the vision of a carbon-free grid a reality.
• 2.6 GWs in construction pipeline – Our people continue to feed the pipeline of renewables for a
greener environment.
Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Arlington, VA, The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune
500 global energy company accelerating the future of energy. In 2020 AES had revenues of $10.2
Billion and we own and manage $33 Billion in total assets. Together with our many stakeholders,
we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse
workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our
customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. We are
AES CLEAN ENERGY AND THE AES CORPORATION – PROJECT QUALIFICATIONS
Section 2
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committed to a wide range of social, economic and environmental initiatives that will improve the lives
of our customers and their communities; protect the environments in which we operate; and empower
our people and businesses.
The following diagram illustrates the organizational structure of AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar, LLC, and its
relationship to AES Clean Energy and ultimately, The AES Corporation.
AES is on track to become one of the five largest renewable developers in the world, outside of China.
AES is leveraging its competitive position to benefit from rapid growth in renewables, which are expected
to grow by 50 GW annually in key markets through 2022, by adding 2 to 3 GW of renewables annually
to its own development and operations portfolio. At the end of 2020, AES was upgraded to an investment
grade credit rating ((BBB-) by Fitch, Ba1 by Moody’s, and its BBB- credit rating outlook was raised to
Positive by S&P ) reflecting a nearly decade-long transformation to strengthen the balance sheet and
simplify the portfolio.
AES’ United States renewable portfolio consists of utility scale solar,
solar + battery energy storage systems, standalone storage, and wind,
totaling more than 3 GW of operating facilities and nearly 15 GW of
projects in various development and construction stages. Each project
represents our expertise in design, construction, financing, and long-
term maintenance and operations.
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Vertically Integrated Structure
Our vertically integrated structure relies on in-house capabilities ranging from project financing to asset
management. We have deep and diverse expertise in each of the value chain functions, minimizing our
reliance on outsourcing. Our integrated approach plays on the strengths of each of our teams to optimize
overall project delivery, resulting in value to our customers and our strong reputation for delivering on
our promises.
The project finance group is experienced in structuring non-recourse project debt financing and
raising project equity capital from strategically positioned and tax-oriented industry equity
investors. It is primarily responsible for negotiating and executing the investment financing of
distributed generation and utility-scale power plant systems, allowing us to optimize the value
of our project development portfolio to provide competitive project pricing for our customers.
Our project development team has developed over 3GW of renewable projects by focusing on
optimizing the process of organic development to minimize cycle time, while maintaining the
proper respect for natural resources. The team obtains land and land rights for the development,
negotiates long-term power purchase agreements (PPA) with potential purchasers of the
electricity to be generated by those plants, manages the interconnection and transmission
process, negotiates agreements to interconnect the plant to the electric grid and obtains the
permits which are required prior to the construction of the plant (including applicable
environmental and land use permits).
We manage engineering and construction services for projects developed by our internal
project development team and projects developed by third-party solar power project developers.
The procurement component of our engineering and construction management includes the
strict quality control of all the modules procured at the manufacturing facility, as well as balance
of system components that we procure from third parties. We work only with Tier 1 equipment
manufacturers to ensure the highest quality performance in our solar projects.
We provide ongoing O&M and Asset Management services under long-term service
agreements. Services may include overseeing the day-to-day operation of the system, safety and
security, maximizing energy production, vegetation control and management of reliability, site
services and power purchase agreements. Additionally, our O&M team offers environmental,
permit, regulatory and other contract compliance, recordkeeping, forecasting, warranty,
preventative and scheduled maintenance, and spare parts inventory management. O&M services
may also include certain additional guarantees relating to the project. Currently, we are operating
more than 2 GW of renewable energy generation.
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Please see the following pages for the formal Land Use Change permit application from Garfield
County.
PART A – PROJECT OVERVIEW
COMPLETED LAND USE PERMIT APPLICATION
Section A1
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Please see the following pages for a completed payment agreement form signed by AES Peace Bear
Ranch Solar, LLC.
PAYMENT AGREEMENT
Section A2
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Please see the following pages for related copies of title, deed, and recorded memo of option to lease
agreement between AES and Peace Bear Ranch, LLC that was signed on 9/14/2020.
TITLE, DEED, AND PURCHASE DOCUMENTATION TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
Section A3
94016208fi412020 09.21.35 AM Page I of 2Jean Alberico, Garfield County, ColoradoRec Fee: $18.00 Doc Fee: $0.00 eRecordedDocumeniary Fee $ -0-SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDTHIS DEED, Made AUGUST 13,2020between CHRISTINA M. DAVISof the County of GARFIELD and State of CO,of the first part, GRANTOR and PEACE BEAR RANCH, LLC'whose legal address is: 601 E. HOPKINS, #3, ASPEN, CO 81611of the County of PITKIN State of CO,of the second part, GRANTEEWITNESSETH, That the said parties of the first part, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten dollars and othergood and valuable consideratiôns, to the said parties of the first part, in hand paid by the said parlies of theãecond part, the receipt whereof is hereby confessed and acknowledged, has granted, bargained, sold and"onu"y"d "ÁO Oy thesb presents do grani bargain, sell, convey and confirm unto the said parties ofthe secondpart, its "r"""""or" and assigns forÑer, all the following described lots or parcel of land, situate, lying and beingin the County of GARFIELD and State of GOLORADO, to wit:TOWNSHIP 6 SOUTH, RANGE 92 WEST OF THE 6TH P.M.SECTION 21: N 1l2SE 1/4, SE 1l4SE1l4SECTION 22:W112 SW 1/4TOGETHER WITH any and allditches and water rights belong¡ng to, used upon or inconnection with the above described property.also known by street and number as 2714 331 Road, Sílt, CO 81652Together with all and sÍngular the hereditaments and appurtenances_there-unto belonging, or in anywiseapiertaining, and the revérsion and reversions, remainder and remainders, rents, issues and profits thereof; andailine estatä, right, title, interest, claim and demand whaßoever, of the said parties of the first part, either in law orequig, of, ¡n anã to the above bargained premises, with the hereditaments and appurtenances; TO HAVE ANDTO FíOLD the said premises abové bargained and described, with the appurtenances_, unto the said parties of thesecond part, its successors and assignJ forever. And the said parties of the first part for themselves, their heirsand assigns do covenant, grant, bargain and agree to and with the said parties of the second part, their"uccer=ðr" and assigns, iı Wnnnn¡¡f AND F-OREVER DEFEND the above bargained premises in the quiet andpeaceable possessio=n of said paräes of the second part, ¡ts successors and assígns, against all.and every personbr persons'lawfully claiming or to claim the whole or any part thereof, by through or under the said parties of thefirst part. The singular shaií include the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of gender shall be applicable toall genders.lN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said parties of the first paÍt have hereunto set their hand(s) and seal(s).SIGNATURES ON PAGE 21
940162 0811412020 09.21:35 AM Page 2 of 2Jean Alberico, Garfleld County, ColoradoRec Fee. $18.00 Doc Fee: $0.00 eRecordedCHDAVISS¡GNATURE PAGE TO SPECIAL WARRANTY DEEDPAGE 2STATE OF(r' {o ,a,tru,COUNTY OF?tlk,n tThement was acknowledged before me this /3 day of2Q2O By: CHRISTINA M. DAVISecngWITNESS mY hand and official sealmycommission exPires: 1- tA-AaACCOM-PEACEBEARry Publicl0ÑOTARY
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valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Pa rt I-Requirements; Schedule B, Part
II-Exceptions.
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Commitment
ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance
ISSUED BY
First American Title Insurance Company
File No: 3020-1022550
COMMITMENT FOR TITLE INSURANCE
Issued By
FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY
NOTICE
IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS COMMITMENT IS AN OFFER TO ISSUE ONE OR MORE TITLE INSURANCE
POLICIES. ALL CLAIMS OR REMEDIES SOUGHT AGAINST THE COMPANY INVOLVING THE CONTENT OF THIS
COMMITMENT OR THE POLICY MUST BE BASED SOLELY IN CONTRACT.
THIS COMMITMENT IS NOT AN ABSTRACT OF TITLE, REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF TITLE, LEGAL OPINION,
OPINION OF TITLE, OR OTHER REPRESENTATION OF THE STATUS OF TITLE. THE PROCEDURES USED BY THE
COMPANY TO DETERMINE INSURABILITY OF THE TITLE, INCLUDING ANY SEARCH AND EXAMINATION, ARE
PROPRIETARY TO THE COMPANY, WERE PERFORMED SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMPANY, AND CREATE NO
EXTRACONTRACTUAL LIABILITY TO ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A PROPOSED INSURED.
THE COMPANY'S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS COMMITMENT IS TO ISSUE A POLICY TO A PROPOSED INSURED
IDENTIFIED IN SCHEDULE A IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF THIS COMMITMENT. THE
COMPANY HAS NO LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION INVOLVING THE CONTENT OF THIS COMMITMENT TO ANY OTHER
PERSON.
COMMITMENT TO ISSUE POLICY
Subject to the Notice; Schedule B, Part I-Requirements; Schedule B, Part II-Exceptions; and the Commitment Conditions,
First American Title Insurance Company, a Nebraska Corporation (the "Company"), commits to issue the Policy
according to the terms and provisions of this Commitment. This Commitment is effective as of the Commitment Date
shown in Schedule A for each Policy described in Schedule A, only when the Company has entered in Schedule A both the
specified dollar amount as the Proposed Policy Amount and the name of the Proposed Insured.
If all of the Schedule B, Part I-Requirements have not been met within six months after the Commitment Date, t his
Commitment terminates and the Company's liability and obligation end.
If this jacket was created electronically, it constitutes an original document.
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valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Part I -Requirements; Schedule B, Part
II-Exceptions.
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COMMITMENT CONDITIONS
1. DEFINITIONS
(a) “Knowledge” or “Known”: Actual or imputed knowledge, but not constructive notice imparted by the Public Records.
(b) “Land”: The land described in Schedule A and affixed improvements that by law constitute real property. The term “Land”
does not include any property beyond the lines of the area described in Schedule A, nor any right, title, interest, estate, or
easement in abutting streets, roads, avenues, alleys, lanes, ways, or waterways, but this does not modify or limit the extent
that a right of access to and from the Land is to be insured by the Policy.
(c) “Mortgage”: A mortgage, deed of trust, or other security instrument, including one evidenced by electronic means authorized
by law.
(d) “Policy”: Each contract of title insurance, in a form adopted by the American Land Title Association, issued or to be issued by
the Company pursuant to this Commitment.
(e) “Proposed Insured”: Each person identified in Schedule A as the Proposed Insured of each Policy to be issued pursuant to this
Commitment.
(f) “Proposed Policy Amount”: Each dollar amount specified in Schedule A as the Proposed Policy Amount of each Policy to be
issued pursuant to this Commitment.
(g) “Public Records”: Records established under state statutes at the Commitment Date for the purpose of imparting constructive
notice of matters relating to real property to purchasers for value and without Knowledge.
(h) “Title”: The estate or interest described in Schedule A.
2. If all of the Schedule B, Part I—Requirements have not been met within the time period specified in the Commitment to Issue
Policy, this Commitment terminates and the Company’s liability and obligation end.
3. The Company’s liability and obligation is limited by and this Commitment is not valid without:
(a) the Notice;
(b) the Commitment to Issue Policy;
(c) the Commitment Conditions;
(d) Schedule A;
(e) Schedule B, Part I—Requirements; and
(f) Schedule B, Part II—Exceptions.
4. COMPANY’S RIGHT TO AMEND
The Company may amend this Commitment at any time. If the Company amends this Commitment to add a defect, lien,
encumbrance, adverse claim, or other matter recorded in the Public Records prior to the Commitment Date, any liability of the
Company is limited by Commitment Condition 5. The Company shall not be liable for any other amendment to this Commitment.
5. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
(a) The Company’s liability under Commitment Condition 4 is limited to the Proposed Insured’s actual expense incurred in the
interval between the Company’s delivery to the Proposed Insured of the Commitment and the delivery of the amended
Commitment, resulting from the Proposed Insured’s good faith reliance to:
(i) comply with the Schedule B, Part I—Requirements;
(ii) eliminate, with the Company’s written consent, any Schedule B, Part II—Exceptions; or
(iii) acquire the Title or create the Mortgage covered by this Commitment.
(b) The Company shall not be liable under Commitment Condition 5(a) if the Proposed Insured requested the amendment or had
Knowledge of the matter and did not notify the Company about it in writing.
(c) The Company will only have liability under Commitment Condition 4 if the Proposed Insured would not have incurred the
expense had the Commitment included the added matter when the Commitment was first delivered to the Proposed Insured.
(d) The Company’s liability shall not exceed the lesser of the Proposed Insured’s actual expense incurred in good faith and
described in Commitment Conditions 5(a)(i) through 5(a)(iii) or the Proposed Policy Amount.
(e) The Company shall not be liable for the content of the Transaction Identification Data, if any.
(f) In no event shall the Company be obligated to issue the Policy referred to in this Commitment unless all of the Schedule B,
Part I—Requirements have been met to the satisfaction of the Company.
(g) In any event, the Company’s liability is limited by the terms and provisions of the Policy.
This page is only a part of a 2016 ALTA® Commitment for Title Insurance issued by First American Title Insuran ce Company. This Commitment is not
valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Part I -Requirements; Schedule B, Part
II-Exceptions.
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The use of this Form (or any derivative thereof) 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.
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6. LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY MUST BE BASED ON THIS COMMITMENT
(a) Only a Proposed Insured identified in Schedule A, and no other person, may make a claim under this Commitment.
(b) Any claim must be based in contract and must be restricted solely to the terms and provisions of this Commitment.
(c) Until the Policy is issued, this Commitment, as last revised, is the exclusive and entire agreement between the parties with
respect to the subject matter of this Commitment and supersedes all prior commitment negotiations, representations, and
proposals of any kind, whether written or oral, express or implied, relating to the subject matter of this Commitment.
(d) The deletion or modification of any Schedule B, Part II—Exception does not constitute an agreement or obligation to provide
coverage beyond the terms and provisions of this Commitment or the Policy.
(e) Any amendment or endorsement to this Commitment must be in writing and authenticated by a person authorized by the
Company.
(f) When the Policy is issued, all liability and obligation under this Commitment will end and the Company’s only liability will be
under the Policy.
7. IF THIS COMMITMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY AN ISSUING AGENT
The issuing agent is the Company’s agent only for the limited purpose of issuing title insurance commitments and policies. The
issuing agent is not the Company’s agent for the purpose of providing closing or settlement services.
8. PRO-FORMA POLICY
The Company may provide, at the request of a Proposed Insured, a pro-forma policy illustrating the coverage that the Company
may provide. A pro-forma policy neither reflects the status of Title at the time that the pro-forma policy is delivered to a Proposed
Insured, nor is it a commitment to insure.
9. ARBITRATION
The Policy contains an arbitration clause. All arbitrable matters when the Proposed Policy Amount is $2,000,000 or less shall be
arbitrated at the option of either the Company or the Proposed Insured as the exclusive remedy of the parties. A Proposed Insured
may review a copy of the arbitration rules at http://www.alta.org/arbitration.
This page is only a part of a 2016 ALTA® Commitment for Title Insurance issued by First American Title Insuran ce Company. This Commitment is not
valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Part I -Requirements; Schedule B, Part
II-Exceptions.
Copyright 2006-2016 American Land Title Association. All rights reserved.
The use of this Form (or any derivative thereof) 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.
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Schedule A
ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance
ISSUED BY
First American Title Insurance Company
File No: 3020-1022550
Transaction Identification Data for reference only:
Issuing Agent: First American Title Insurance Company National
Commercial Services Issuing Office: 666 Third Avenue, 5th Floor, New York,
NY 10017
Commitment No.: 3020-1022550 Phone Number: (800)437-1234
Property Address: 2714 331 County Road, Silt, CO 81652 Issuing Office File No.: 3020-1022550
Revision No.: 1
SCHEDULE A
1. Commitment Date: March 4, 2021 at 5:00 PM
2. Policy or Policies to be issued:
(a) ☒ ALTA® Owner's Policy (6-17-06)
Proposed Insured: A Purchaser To Be Determined
Proposed Policy Amount: $1,0000.00
(b) ☐ ALTA® Loan Policy (6-17-06)
Proposed Insured:
Proposed Policy Amount: $0.00
3. The estate or interest in the Land described or referred to in this Commitment is Fee Simple.
4. The Title is, at the Commitment Date, vested in:
Peace Bear Ranch LLC
5. The Land is described as follows:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof
This page is only a part of a 2016 ALTA® Commitment for Title Insurance issued by First American Title Insuran ce Company. This Commitment is not
valid without the Notice; the Commitment to Issue Policy; the Commitment Conditions; Schedule A; Schedule B, Part I -Requirements; Schedule B, Part
II-Exceptions.
Copyright 2006-2016 American Land Title Association. All rights reserved.
The use of this Form (or any derivative thereof) 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.
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Exhibit A
ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance
ISSUED BY
First American Title Insurance Company
File No: 3020-1022550
Commitment No.: 3020-1022550
The Land referred to herein below is situated in the County of Garfield, State of Colorado, and is described as follows:
The N½SE¼ and SE¼SE¼ of Section 21, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M.,
and
The W½SW¼ of Section 22, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of the 6th P.M.,
County of Garfield, State of Colorado.
For informational purposes only: APN: 217921400130
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Schedule BI & BII
ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance
ISSUED BY
First American Title Insurance Company
File No: 3020-1022550
Commitment No.: 3020-1022550
SCHEDULE B, PART I
Requirements
All of the following Requirements must be met:
1. The Proposed Insured must notify the Company in writing of the name of any party not referred to in
this Commitment who will obtain an interest in the Land or who will make a loan on the Land. The
Company may then make additional Requirements or Exceptions.
2. Pay the agreed amount for the estate or interest to be insured.
3. Pay the premiums, fees, and charges for the Policy to the Company.
4. Documents satisfactory to the Company that convey the Title or create the Mortgage to be insured,
or both, must be properly authorized, executed, delivered, and recorded in the Public Records.
5. Payment of all taxes and assessments now due and payable as shown on a certificate of taxes due
from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's Authorized Agent.
NOTE: Tax certificate(s) must be ordered by or provided to the Company at least one week prior to
closing.
NOTE: Local ordinances may impose liens on the Land for unpaid water, sewer, stormwater drainage,
or other utilities charges. If this transaction includes a sale of the property, a Utilities Agreement
and/or escrow is required.
6. Evidence that all assessments for common expenses, if any, have been paid.
7. Receipt by the Company of an ALTA/NSPS Land Title Survey, certified to First American Title
Insurance Company, and in form and content satisfactory to the Company. The Company reserves
the right to make further requirements and/or exceptions upon review of this survey.
8. Recordation of a Supplemental Affidavit executed by a disinterested third party, establishing that the
Stephen Sargent Davis referenced in the Death Certificate recorded March 5, 2013 at Reception No.
832196 is one and the same person as Stephen S. Davis who has an interest in said land.
9. Recordation of a Warranty Deed satisfactory to the Company, from Peace Bear Ranch LLC, vesting
fee simple title in and to A Purchaser To Be Determined.
10. Receipt by the Company of a satisfactory Final Affidavit and Indemnity, executed by Peace Bear
Ranch LLC.
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11. Option Agreement for Solar Lease and Easement Agreement
12. Prior to closing, the Company must confirm whether the county recording office in which the Land is
located has changed its access policies due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If recording has been
restricted, specific underwriting approval is required; and, additional requirements or exceptions may
be made.
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Schedule BI & BII (Cont.)
ALTA Commitment for Title Insurance
ISSUED BY
First American Title Insurance Company
File No: 3020-1022550
Commitment No.: 3020-1022550
SCHEDULE B, PART II
Exceptions
THIS COMMITMENT DOES NOT REPUBLISH ANY COVENANT, CONDITION, RESTRICTION, OR LIMITATION
CONTAINED IN ANY DOCUMENT REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT TO THE EXTENT THAT THE
SPECIFIC COVENANT, CONDITION, RESTRICTION, OR LIMITATION VIOLATES STATE OR FEDERAL LAW
BASED ON RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, HANDICAP,
FAMILIAL STATUS, OR NATIONAL ORIGIN.
The Policy will not insure against loss or damage resulting from the terms and provisions of any lease or
easement identified in Schedule A, and will include the following Exceptions unless cleared to the
satisfaction of the Company:
1. Any facts, rights, interests or claims which are not shown by the Public Records, but which could be
ascertained by an inspection of the Land or by making inquiry of persons in possession thereof.
2. Easements, or claims of easements, not shown by the Public Records.
3. Any and all unpaid taxes, assessments and unredeemed tax sales.
4. Any discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortages in area, encroachments, facts, rights,
interests or claims which would be disclosed by a correct ALTA/NSPS survey, and which are not
shown by public records.
5. Any lien, or a right to a lien, imposed by law, as a result of services, labor, and/or materials used, or
to be used, for improvement to the premises.
6. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims or other matters, if any, created, first appearing in the
public records, or attaching subsequent to the effective date hereof but prior to the date the
proposed Insured acquires for value of record the estate or interest or mortgage thereon covered by
this Report/Commitment.
7. Any and all minerals, and mineral rights, related to the land.
8. Rights of parties in possession.
9. Water rights, claims or title to water, whether or not shown by the public records.
10. Right of way for ditches and canals as constructed by the authority of the United States, as reserved
in United States Patent recorded August 27, 1917 in Book 112 at Page 481.
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11. Right of way for ditches and canals as constructed by the authority of the United States, as reserved
in United States Patent recorded February 29, 1928 in Book 112 at Page 460.
12. Reservation of one-half of all minerals and mineral rights, including oil and gas as set forth in
instrument recorded July 26, 1958 in Book 310 at Page 405.
13. Oil and Gas Lease recorded October 3, 1967 in Book 388 at Page 224, and any and all assignments
thereof or interests therein.
NOTE: Declaration of Pooling in connection therewith recorded March 22, 1982 in Book 595 at Page
185.
NOTE: Ratification of Oil and Gas Lease in connection therewith recorded May 17, 1993 in Book 862
at Page 761.
14. Reservation of an undivided one-quarter of all oil, gas and other minerals as set forth in Warranty
Deed recorded December 16, 1974 in Book 467 at Page 336.
15. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations, easements and agreements as set forth in the Right of
Way and Easement Grant recorded January 6, 1983 in Book 616 at Page 330.
16. Reservation of an undivided 1/4 (one-fourth) of all oil, gas and other minerals as set forth in
Warranty Deed recorded December 18, 1987 in Book 726 at Page 448.
17. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations, easements and agreements as set forth in the Right of
Way Easement recorded April 10, 1991 in Book 801 at Page 865.
18. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations, easements and agreements as set forth in the Right of
Way Easement recorded March 18, 1993 in Book 857 at Page 199.
19. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations, easements and agreements as set forth in the Right of
Way Easement recorded March 18, 1993 in Book 857 at Page 202.
20. Oil and Gas Lease recorded September 7, 1993 in Book 874 at Page 737, and any and all
assignments thereof or interests therein.
21. Mineral rights as conveyed by Bargain and Sale Deed recorded December 9, 1996 in Book 1002 at
Page 594 and Bargain and Sale Deed recorded July 1, 2004 in Book 1601 at Page 123, and any and
all assignments thereof or interests therein.
22. Oil and Gas Lease recorded February 16, 2001 in Book 1232 at Page 166, and any and all
assignments thereof or interests therein.
NOTE: Extension of Oil and Gas Lease in connection therewith recorded December 12, 2005 in Book
1754 at Page 32.
23. Oil and Gas Lease recorded February 16, 2001 in Book 1232 at Page 168, and any and all
assignments thereof or interests therein.
NOTE: Extension of Oil and Gas Lease in connection therewith recorded December 12, 2005 in Book
1754 at Page 33.
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24. Terms, conditions, provisions, obligations, easements and agreements as set forth in the Right of
Way Easement recorded February 25, 2020 at Reception No. 932263.
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DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Pursuant to C.R.S. 30-10-406(3)(a) all documents received for recording or filing in the Clerk and
Recorder's office shall contain a top margin of at least one inch and a left, right and bottom margin of at
least one-half of an inch. The Clerk and Recorder will refuse to record or file any document that does not
conform to the requirements of this section.
NOTE: If this transaction includes a sale of the property and the price exceeds $100,000.00, the seller
must comply with the disclosure/withholding provisions of C.R.S. 39-22-604.5 (Nonresident withholding).
NOTE: Colorado Division of Insurance Regulations 8-1-2 requires that "Every title insurance company
shall be responsible to the proposed insured(s) subject to the terms and conditions of the title
commitment, other than the effective date of the title commitment, for all matters which appear of record
prior to the time of recording whenever the title insurance company, or its agent, conducts the closing
and settlement service that is in conjunction with its issuance of an owner's policy of title insurance and is
responsible for the recording and filing of legal documents resulting from the transaction which was
closed.
Pursuant to C.R.S. 10-11-122, the company will not issue its owner's policy or owner's policies of title
insurance contemplated by this commitment until it has been provided a Certificate of Taxes due or other
equivalent documentation from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's authorized agent; or until
the Proposed Insured has notified or instructed the company in writing to the contrary.
The subject property may be located in a special taxing district. A Certificate of Taxes due listing each
taxing jurisdiction shall be obtained from the County Treasurer or the County Treasurer's authorized
agent. Information regarding special districts and the boundaries of such districts may be obtained from
the Board of County Commissioners, the County Clerk and Recorder, or the County Assessor.
NOTE: Pursuant to CRS 10-11-123, notice is hereby given:
This notice applies to owner's policy commitments containing a mineral severance
instrument exception, or exceptions, in Schedule B, Section 2.
A. That there is recorded evidence that a mineral estate has been severed, leased, or
otherwise conveyed from the surface estate and that there is a substantial likelihood
that a third party holds some or all interest in oil, gas, other minerals, or geothermal
energy in the property; and
B. That such mineral estate may include the right to enter and use the property without
the surface owner's permission.
NOTE: Pursuant to Colorado Division of Insurance Regulations 8-1-2, Affirmative mechanic's
lien protection for the Owner may be available (typically by deletion of Exception no. 4 of
Schedule B, Section 2 of the Commitment from the Owner's Policy to be issued) upon
compliance with the following conditions:
A. The land described in Schedule A of this commitment must be a single family
residence which includes a condominium or townhouse unit.
B. No labor or materials have been furnished by mechanics or material-men for
purposes of construction on the land described in Schedule A of this Commitment
within the past 6 months.
C. The Company must receive an appropriate affidavit indemnifying the Company
against un-filed mechanic's and material-men's liens.
D. The Company must receive payment of the appropriate premium.
E. If there has been construction, improvements or major repairs undertaken on the
property to be purchased within six months prior to the Date of the Commitment, the
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II-Exceptions.
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requirements to obtain coverage for unrecorded liens will include: disclosure of
certain construction information; financial information as to the seller, the builder
and or the contractor; payment of the appropriate premium, fully executed Indemnity
Agreements satisfactory to the company, and, any additional requirements as may be
necessary after an examination of the aforesaid information by the Company.
No coverage will be given under any circumstances for labor or material for which the
insured has contracted for or agreed to pay.
NOTE: Pursuant to C.R.S. 38-35-125(2) no person or entity that provides closing and settlement services
for a real estate transaction shall disburse funds as a part of such services until those funds have been
received and are available for immediate withdrawal as a matter of right.
NOTE: C.R.S. 39-14-102 requires that a real property transfer declaration accompany any conveyance
document presented for recordation in the State of Colorado. Said declaration shall be completed and
signed by either the grantor or grantee.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: Pursuant to Colorado Division of Insurance Regulations 8-1-3, notice is hereby given of the
availability of an ALTA Closing Protection Letter which may, upon request, be provided to certain parties
to the transaction identified in the commitment.
Nothing herein contained will be deemed to obligate the company to provide any of the coverages
referred to herein unless the above conditions are fully satisfied.
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Please see the following pages for the Statement of Authorities identifying of Christina M. Davis as
Manager and legal authority for Peace Bear Ranch, LLC, and Rob Cooper as agent of AES Peace Bear
Ranch Solar, LLC.
AUTHORIZATION TO REPRESENT / STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
Section A4
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Name Physical Address Mailing Address
Terra Energy Partners LLC Not available
3050 Post Oak Blvd Suite 1500
Houston, TX 77056
EAGLE SPRINGS ORGANIC
LLC
577 Brandon Way
Silt, CO 81652
PO BOX 351
RIFLE, CO 81650
PEACE BEAR RANCH LLC
2714 331 County Rd
Silt, CO 81652
601 E HOPKINS #3
ASPEN, CO 81611
DOUGLAS P & JEAN MARIE
BUTTON TRUSTEES
178 Broken Yoke Dr.
Silt, CO 81652
PO BOX 149
SILT, CO 81652
PATRICIO & ROSALINDA
VENZOR Not available
PO BOX 73
EAGLE, CO 81631
MARK A HAMBY
103 CHAIR BAR RD
SILT CO 81652
103 CHAIR BAR RD
SILT CO 81652
MURILLO GONZALEZ,
EDGAR LUIS & MURILLO
MANCINAS, ELIZABETH
279 CHAIR BAR RD
SILT CO 81652
279 CHAIR BAR RD
SILT CO 81652
THOMAS A PALIZZI
168 Broken Yoke Road
SILT, CO 81652
168 Broken Yoke Road
SILT, CO 81652
DAVILA, EDUARDO &
SANCHEZ, ELIZABETH
2266 331 COUNTY RD
SILT CO 81652
2266 331 COUNTY RD
SILT CO 81652
Jeff Rieke
331 County Rd
Silt, CO 81652
3048 County Road 331
Silt, CO 81652
Michael and Shannon
Deimler
13 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
13 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
Daniel T Sanders
15 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
15 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
Brooke Ashley & Mitchell
McKenzie
17 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
17 Harmony Way
Silt, CO 81652
Dalene Barton
3104 331 County Rd
Silt, CO 81652
3104 331 County Rd
Silt, CO 81652
Dene A & Mary Jane Hangs
3493 331 Country Rd
Silt, CO 81652
3493 331 Country Rd
Silt, CO 81652
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 200FT
Section A5
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In addition, these are key stakeholders we understand to have an interest in the Project.
Organization Point of Contact Name Mailing Address
Garfield County Road and
Bridge Department
Wyatt Keesbery, Director District 2-3 facility
0298 County Road 333A
Rifle, CO 81650
Rifle Fire Protection District Randy Callahan, Fire Chief Rifle Fire Protection District - Station 61
611 Main Street
Silt, CO 81652
Garfield County
Environmental Health
Manager
Josh Williams 195 West 14th Street
Rifle, CO 81650
Garfield County Vegetation
Manager
Steve Anthony 195 West 14th Street, Building D, Suite 310
Rifle, CO 81650
Town of Silt Jeff Layman, Town
Administrator
231 N. 7th Street PO Box 70
Silt, Colorado 81652
Holy Cross Electric Association Sam Whelan 3799 Highway 82 PO Box 2150
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602
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AES contracted Western Land Services, a professional mineral search firm, via our title company, First
American, to perform a mineral search for the parcel. AES obtained the mineral search reports on
2/23/21.
Please see the following page for the signed Certification of Mineral Ownership Research Form and list
of mineral owners, in addition to those below.
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MINERAL OWNERS
Section A6
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
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
I 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 Date
X
Peace Bear Ranch, LLC Attn: Christina Marie Davis
Robert R. Hasselbush
Lori Turman
Renee Buzarde
Michael J. Mealer
Trustee of the 1995 Leora M. Hazelbush Trust
...continues...please see additional page
601 E Hopkins Ave. Aspen, CO 81611
P.O. Box 100 Lexington, TX 78947
6067 S. 174th Street Gilbert, AZ 85298
285 E. Two Cabin Lane Dutch John, UT 84023
291 W. 200 S. Vernal, UT 840781754 E. 500th S. Vernal, UT 84078
Authorized Person 6/8/2021
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AES contracted Western Land Services, a professional mineral search firm, via our title company, First
American, to perform a mineral search for the parcel. AES obtained the mineral search reports on
2/23/21.
Please see the following page for the signed Certification of Mineral Ownership Research Form,
including identified mineral owners in addition to those listed here.
Name Address
GERALD J. SULLIVAN and wife, JILL A. SULLIVAN
2076 Ivanhoe Street
Denver, CO 80207
Estate of SHARON LEE WARREN Address Unknown
SHIRLEY JENSEN
3893 Highway 6 & 24
Palisade, CO 81526
BETTY HOUSEMAN
2180 Overlook Road
Grand Junction, CO 81507
ROBERT L. UKELE
33 Road 5345
Bloomfield, NM 87413
RDLJ LLC, Attn: Dwight Morris Whitehead
45 Ptarmigan Lane
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
WILLIAM HASSELBUSH
P. O. Box 82
Jamestown, CA 95327
BOB HASSELBUSH
417 N. Rockdale Street
Lexington, TX 78947
YVONNE T. HIGGINS and KENT T. HIGGINS
10157 Mountain Maple Lane
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Estate of JOHN R. BOULTON Address Unknown
JOHN R. BOULTON, JR. TRUST, NANCY L. BLACK TRUST
17 Whitetail Lane
Sedona, AZ 86336
NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF MINERAL OWNERS
Section A6
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While a portion of the Multa-Trina agricultural ditch cuts the southwest corner of the property belonging
to the landowner, Peace Bear Ranch, LLC, none of the proposed project and area to be leased by AES
Peace Bear Ranch, LLC, affects or includes the ditch. The nearest fence boundary of the Project to the
ditch is setback a minimum of 20 feet to ensure unobstructed access. The other ditches on the property
are privately owned by Peace Bear Ranch, LLC.
Still, AES has proactively informed the Multa Trina Ditch Company of the Project, including a request
for review of the site plan for any perceived impacts to the operation and access of the ditch, and has
received no written response or communication of concern.
Please see the following page for proof of correspondence. AES has reached out to the following
contacts:
Name Company Address
Position Email
Phone
Number
Jackie Burris PO Box 118 Silt, CO 81652 President tnmtdc@aol.com 970-948-0120
Mary Jane Hangs “ ” Secretary mjhangs@sopris.net 970-876-2271
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR DITCH OWNERS
Section A7
From:Joshua Mayer
To:mjhangs@sopris.net; tnmtdc@aol.com
Cc:Kenneth Sack
Subject:Re: Request for review - Solar Farm site plan in relation to Multa Trina ditch in Silt, CO
Date:Thursday, October 28, 2021 8:06:29 AM
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Jackie,
Good morning.
I would just like to follow up on my last email to see if the Multa Trina Ditch company had an
opportunity to review the solar farm site plan there in Silt and opine as to whether you all had
any concerns over the proposed design and the ability of the ditch to continue its standard
operation and maintenance, given our minimum 20ft setback of the nearest project fence to its
proximity.
Thank you,
Joshua Mayer
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From: Joshua Mayer
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 4:48:55 PM
To: mjhangs@sopris.net <mjhangs@sopris.net>; tnmtdc@aol.com <tnmtdc@aol.com>
Cc: Kenneth Sack <kensack@me.com>
Subject: RE: Request for review - Solar Farm site plan in relation to Multa Trina ditch in Silt, CO
+ Jackie Burris
Please see below, Jackie, for a review request from AES Clean Energy of the Multa Trina ditch
company of the attached site plan of a solar energy farm in Silt, CO, that has a portion of the ditch
traversing an area on the property outside of the proposed project area.
Thank you,
Joshua Mayer | Manager, Project Development
AES Clean Energy | tel +1 720 514 2957
The AES Corporation
282 Century Place, Suite 2000,
Louisville, CO 80027
From: Joshua Mayer
Sent: Tuesday, October 19, 2021 3:33 PM
To: mjhangs@sopris.net
Cc: Kenneth Sack <kensack@me.com>
Subject: Request for review - Solar Farm site plan in relation to Multa Trina ditch in Silt, CO
Mary Jane,
My name is Joshua Mayer and I am with AES Clean Energy, a Fortune 500 renewable energy firm. I
was provided your contact by District 45 Water Commissioner, William West, and wanted to reach
out to you to ask for the Multa Trina Ditch company to review the attached site plan and provide
affirmation that as designed, the proposed solar farm will not interfere with requisite access to the
small portion of the ditch that runs through the SW corner of parcel 217921400130 in Silt, CO. The
site is located west of Dry Hollow Rd, (CR 331) as depicted in the image below. In the attached
document you will find that the project fence line of the proposed solar farm is set at a minimum 20’
from the edge of the ditch and does not impede access to the ditch or affect the current approach. In
fact, the jeep track coming from the Terra Energy Partners property directly south will be improved
with gravel to facilitate access even further.
If you could forward to Jackie Burris, who I understand to be President of the ditch company, that
would also be appreciated as Commissioner West did not have her email to provide. I have also
already been in touch with Ken Sack, who I understand is the majority shareholder of water rights in
the company and owns the adjacent property closest to the portion located on the Peace Bear Ranch
parcel. He has not voiced any concern with the siting of the project as currently setback from the
ditch.
If you could please supply your comments and acknowledgement of non-interference at your earliest
convenience that would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you all have any questions that I can
help answer.
Regards,
Joshua Mayer | Manager, Project Development
AES Clean Energy | tel +1 720 514 2957
The AES Corporation
282 Century Place, Suite 2000,
Louisville, CO 80027
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Please see the following pages for the formal letter from Peace Bear Ranch, LLC to AES Peace Bear
Ranch Solar, LLC granting it to be an Authorized Representative with regards to this Land Use Change
– Major Impact permit application.
LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION
Section A8
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Site Summary
The Project is located on Peace Bear Ranch’s property in the Town of Silt within Garfield County,
Colorado (parcel #217921400130). The property is approximately 201 acres and is irregularly shaped. A
northwestern area and a southeastern area are divided by a small ravine located in the northeast portion
of the property. The majority of the property is vacant rolling fields with a few trees and a wooded
ravine in the northeast. Other than an old wood corral and fences, there are no structures on the property.
CR 331 borders most of the property’s eastern boundary and an oil/gas infrastructure pad is located
adjacent to the western central boundary.
Operational Details and Technical Description
AES designed the Peace Bear Ranch Solar facility to utilize its unique “PV Peaker” architecture which
tightly couples solar and storage to maximize operating efficiency, reduce capital and operating
expenses, and more effectively shape the production of locally sourced renewable energy. This reduces
demand from conventional resources resulting in a smoother demand profile during the Holy Cross’s
desired dispatch timeframe. AES’s “PV Peaker” solar + battery energy storage system (BESS) system
will include multiple Power Blocks distributed throughout the site. Each block includes PV modules on
single-axis trackers, inverters, transformers and containerized lithium-ion batteries to store and then
reliably dispatch the solar whenever it is requested. A rendering of a typical Power Block is shown
below:
NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED USE INCLUDING OPERATIONAL
DETAILS AND OTHER REQUIRED PERMITS
Section A9
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The DC-coupled storage-integrated solar power plant design means the PV will be connected on the
same DC bus as the BESS through the installation of DC/DC conversion units, which will then feed into
a shared bi-directional inverter. Energy could be drawn from the PV or the grid to charge the batteries
during normal operations. The AES system provides the following functional output options:
• PV energy directly to the grid through the inverter
• PV energy directly to the BESS for storage without passing through an inverter
• PV energy partially to the grid and partially to the BESS for storage
• Combination of PV + energy stored in BESS direct to the grid through the inverter
• Energy from BESS to the grid, without PV support.
• Energy to BESS from the grid (as established in PPA)
The DC-coupled architecture saves on redundant equipment such as inverters and transformers while
increasing overall solar integration with BESS roundtrip efficiency compared with an AC-coupled
system. A simplified block diagram of the DC coupled architecture is shown below to help illustrate its
functionality:
AES and its partners have co-developed a suite of technologies optimized to this “PV Peaker”. The
power conversion systems (PCS) regulate output and efficiently balance energy storage with PV
generation. Battery enclosures include proper climate control, monitoring systems, and fire-suppression
to extend energy storage life and maintain safe operations. The power plant controller (PPC) determines
proper dispatch according to forecasted weather and demand profiles.
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AES has established a 15-minute step performance model to analyze and optimize the sizing of
PV+BESS systems. The PV generation is based on satellite modeling for solar irradiance and uses
PVSyst to calculate the DC output of the solar plant. The model processes raw data from PVSyst along
with parameters describing the BESS, and balance-of-system (BOS), as well as utility requirements.
The AES PV Peaker design employs high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries and high-power PV
modules linked together on a fixed-voltage common DC bus at each inverter power block. The inverters
are connected to step-up transformers to convert the inverter output to a medium-voltage plant
distribution loop, which then utilizes a switchgear and riser poles to connect to the 14.4 kV three phase
distribution feeder belonging to Holy Cross at the point of interconnection.
Dispatch Characteristics
DC-coupled Solar PV + BESS offers superior dispatch flexibility and simplicity compared to the
intermittent generation standalone solar PV. The Power Plant Controller (PPC) will respond to the
dispatch signal set at the POI by using a closed-loop control scheme to inject the requested power with
the solar PV and/or BESS. Solar PV power is used first to meet the power requirement, supplementing
and/or exclusively using BESS power when not enough PV power is available.
Equipment Specifications
As currently specified, this project will utilize 540W and 545W HT-SAAE HT72-18X bifacial
photovoltaic modules mounted on Soltec SF7 single axis trackers for power generation. These modules
will be paired with AMPT V1275-16 string optimizers and GPTech AMPS2800WD3-HV690/DC1200
central inverters. The GPTech inverter is also equipped with a DC/DC converter which will be used to
charge and discharge the Samsung E4L battery modules.
Please see our site plans in Section B2 and Section A9 for technical description and operational details.
AES can provide equipment specification documents upon request, as they are quite lengthy.
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Permitting Summary
The anticipated list of permits and consultations that support the development of this project is as
follows:
•Garfield County:
o Land Use Change Permit (Major Impact Review) is needed.
o Separate fencing installation permit may be needed.
o County access permit or waiver request needed for use of 16th Street by overweight
vehicles, as necessary.
o Stormwater Permit needed and an application was submitted to CDPHE on 11/8/21
o Grading/Driveway Construction Permit
•State of Colorado: Electrical Construction Permit
•Army Corps of Engineers (Wetlands/Waters of the U.S): Finding of No Impact / No
Jurisdiction. No permits needed.
A wetlands delineation was performed of the subject property in November 2020 by a
Professional Wetlands Scientist in Colorado. Five irrigation ditches with ephemeral flow, four
wetlands, and one ephemeral stream were delineated onsite. Impacts to these features will be
avoided as confirmed by informal consultation with USACE. Additionally, no floodplain
encroachment will occur from the proposed project.
See the narrative to 7-203: Protection of Waterbodies later in this application and Appendix C1
for completed wetland delineation reports and further detail.
•US Fish & Wildlife / Colorado Parks & Wildlife: Wildlife Impact Mitigation strategy;
consultation ongoing. No permits needed.
AES and its consultants HDR have been in close contact with USFWS and CPW regarding
considerations and guidance around identified listed species at both Federal and State level. A
comprehensive biological survey per CPW and USFWS guidelines was conducted of the site in
November 2020.
See the narrative to 7-202: Wildlife Habitat Areas later in this application and Appendix C2 for
the Biological Resource report
•Colorado Department of Transportation: No access permits needed for use of the I-70 ramps
or River Frontage Road.
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• Hazardous Materials: No Action needed.
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was conducted in accordance with the scope
and limitations of American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Practice E1527-13 in
January 2021. No RECs, HRECs, or CRECs were identified on site. Two BERs were identified
in connection with the ditches on site; construction in the ditches will be avoided and no impacts
are anticipated.
As pertains directly to the proposed Project, there are no hazardous materials to be transported or
released on site during the construction, operation, or decommissioning of the Project, and there
are no toxic or flammable gasses released during charging, discharging, or normal operation of
the facility. Lubricating oil in the transformers will have effective containment measures and
while neither photovoltaic panels or lithium-ion batteries are considered as hazardous materials
in their use state, especially given the commonality of solar panels on residential rooftops and
cell phones in pockets, the presence of various metals in their componentry compels the need for
responsible post-life recycling, which AES will commit to pursuing.
See appendix C3 for the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment report.
• Cultural Resources: No Action needed.
A Class I cultural resources review was completed by a Colorado-based Registered Professional
Archaeologist (RPA) in December 2020. No known historical properties will be impacted by the
proposed project. If any ground disturbance during the course of the proposed project exposes
artifacts, foundation, or other indications of past human occupation, AES will notify the State
Historic Preservation Officer and OAHP.
See appendix C4 for the Cultural Resources review report.
• FAA: No Action needed. The FAA issued a Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation for
the proposed project on 03/01/2021.
See Appendix C5 for documentation.
• Air Quality: No Action needed. The area is in attainment and emissions from construction are
anticipated to be below thresholds set by the Colorado Department of Public Health and
Environment (CDPHE) for Colorado’s Air Pollutant Emission Notice (APEN) system.
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Please see the following pages for a copy of the Pre-Application summary dated 11/18/2020.
COPY OF PRE-APPLICATION SUMMARY
Section A10
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Community Development Department
108 8th Street, Suite 401
Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
(970) 945-8212
www.garfield-county.com
PRE-APPLICATION
CONFERENCE SUMMARY
TAX PARCEL NUMBER: 2179-214-00-130 DATE: November 18, 2020
PROJECT: Solar Energy System, Large
OWNER: Christina Davis
REPRESENTATIVE: AES Solar – Joshua Mayer
PRACTICAL LOCATION: 2714 County Road 331, Silt, CO 81652
ZONING: Rural
TYPE OF APPLICATION: Major Impact Review – Land Use Change Permit
I.GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Applicant is proposing to develop a solar facility on two separate sections of the subject
property. The facilities will be 10 megawatts on each of the sections, and will include lithium
batteries for storage. Battery storage is anticipated to be approximately the size of an industrial
shipping container. HVAC units will be installed to cool the units. The power from the solar
facility will tie into Holy Cross Energy’s facilities. The applicant will need to provide details on
connection to the three-phase infrastructure, including demonstration of an easement for
utilities connections as necessary.
The subject property is located approximately 2.5 miles south of Silt. The applicant will operate
the solar facility from a lease on the subject property. As such, the applicant will need to provide
authorization from the property owner.
The subject property is largely undeveloped with the exception of irrigated agricultural fields
throughout the property. The site appears to be relatively flat. Topography information
provided on site plans should identify any steep slopes on the site, as well as other relevant site
features including but not limited to any ditches on the property.
The applicant will need to demonstrate water usage and wastewater disposal at the site both
during and after construction. The applicant has indicated that no water or wastewater will be
required to serve the solar facility in the long term. The applicant will need to address why
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permanent wastewater infrastructure will not be anticipated on site within the water and
wastewater plans.
The applicant has represented that the project will be built in one phase and that a Development
Agreement will not be required. Waivers should be requested from submittal of development
agreements and improvement agreements. All waiver requests for submittal requirements need
to address the waiver criteria outlined in Section 4-202.C of the Land Use and Development Code
(LUDC).
The applicant will need to provide information on soils and other significant geological features.
A grading and drainage plan will also need to be provided demonstrating compliance with
Section 4-203.E of the LUDC. Such reports will need to be prepared by a qualified professional.
The applicant may request to provide this information as a condition of approval.
The applicant will be required to conform to setback requirements for the Rural Zone District.
Requirements on lot coverage specific to solar facilities are not specified in the LUDC. While
natural landscape features may provide some limitations on lot coverage, the lot coverage will
be determined by the BOCC.
Construction will be for a short period of time with minimal traffic generation for routine
maintenance after the initial constriction period. The site primary access will be from a private
drive off of Broken Yoke Drive, or County Road 331. The applicant will need to provide access
easements as necessary. Additionally, the applicant will need to analyze the private access road
for compliance with Section 7-107 roadway dimensional standards as described in the Land Use
and Development Code. Because dimensional standards for roads are determined based on
traffic generation, and construction traffic will likely be greater than the long-term traffic for the
facility, a waiver may be appropriate for the design standards required for the access road. A
waiver may be requested on roadway standards according to Policy 01-14 Waivers for Roads
and Demonstration of Compliance (attached).
Staff recommends that the applicant coordinate with the appropriate fire district and Colorado
Parks and Wildlife for any early referral comments. The application will be referred to these
entities, and early coordination may assist in identifying and addressing potential concerns.
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
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•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. As a convenience, outlined below is a list of information typically
required for this type of application. The listing can function as a checklist for your submittal.
General Application Materials
o Completed application form signed by the property owners
o Completed payment agreement form
o Proof of Ownership (title work and deed) including any lease documentation
associated with the proposal as well as deeds for the property
o Authorization to represent - If owner intends to have a representative complete
the Application and processing, then an authorization letter is needed.
o Names and mailing addresses of property owners within 200 ft. of the property.
o Mineral rights ownership for the subject property including mailing address (see
attached memo) and signed Certification of Mineral Ownership Research form.
o Contact information for any ditch owners on the property.
o Letter of authorization from the property owner authorizing the representative
to submit and act on the application.
o 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
required permits.
o Copy of this pre-application summary
A Vicinity Map within approximately 3 miles.
Site Plan - including utility locations, topography, and easements.
Grading and drainage plan, Section 4-203.E - adequate to address potential impacts.
Landscaping Plan which addresses requirements outlined in Section 7-303 Landscaping
Standards. The applicant may also elect to provide screening through landscaping.
Weed management and re-vegetation plan in accordance with Section 4-203(E)(18).
Traffic Study - representing anticipated traffic onsite during construction and during
regular operation.
Access permits, easements and access roadway details (demonstrate compliance with
Section 7-107 of the Land Use and Development Code). The policy for waivers on
roadways has been attached. A waiver may be requested.
Improvements Agreement – The applicant may request a waiver from this submittal
requirement if it is determined that no public improvements are necessary
Development Agreement – The applicant may request a waiver from this submittal
requirement if the applicant completes the project in one phase.
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Wastewater Plan – Addressing wastewater during construction and why the applicant
does not anticipate needing permanent wastewater infrastructure on site.
Water Supply Plan – Addressing water supply during construction why the applicant
does not anticipate needing permanent water infrastructure on site.
A narrative response to Article 7 Standards 1, 2, and 3 as well as section 7-1101.
Narrative response to Impact Analysis items in Section 4-203.G – This should include
engineering reports to address standards as necessary, and sufficient information to
address glare, noise, and wildlife impacts.
Description of any other required permits, as necessary.
As appropriate information on the type of solar arrays being utilized and related
technical information and infrastructure details.
Any waivers being requested.
The Application submittal needs to include 3 hard copies of the entire Application and 1 Digital
PDF Copy of the entire Application (on a CD or USB Stick). Both the paper and digital copies
should be split into individual sections. Please refer to the pre-application summary for
submittal requirements that are appropriate for your Application.
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
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, and Utility Providers.
V.APPLICATION REVIEW FEES
a.Planning Review Fees:$ 525
b.Referral Agency Fees:$ TBD – consulting engineer/civil engineer fees
c.Total Deposit:$ 525 (additional hours are billed at $40.50 /hour)
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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 representatio ns
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:
____________________________________________ November 18, 2020
Angie Martell Date
Planner
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Please see the following page for the Vicinity Map to the AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar project.
PART B – SUPPORTING INFORMATION
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Please see the following pages for AES Peace Bear Ranch Solar site plan, including utility locations,
topography, and easements, as well as the grading and drainage plan sets. The grading and drainage plan
sets meet the requirements of Section 4-203E as applicable and as detailed in the stormwater management
memo in Appendix C6 and plan submitted to the CDPHE supplied separately to this application given its
size.
SITE PLAN AND GRADING AND DRAINAGE PLAN SETS
Section B2
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PROJECT LOCATION 39° 30' 47.78" N, 107° 39' 38.45" W
PROPERTY AREA 199.97 ACRES
COVERAGE RATIO 1.32%
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C01-02 CIVIL GENERAL NOTES
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C01-04 EXISTING CONDITIONS - SLOPE ANALYSIS
C01-05 SITE PLAN
C01-06 GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN
C01-07 RESTORATION PLAN
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SCALEDATEREVISIONSNO.DATEDWN.CHK.ELECTRIC POWER ENGINEERING, INC.12600 W. COLFAX AVE, STE. C500LAKEWOOD, CO 80215(303) 431-7895 www.neieng.comGENERAL NOTES
1.OBTAIN ALL APPLICATION PERMITS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
2.THE FOLLOWING MUST BE KEPT ON SITE UNTIL THE E.S.C. PLAN HAS BEEN CLOSED OUT BY COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF
PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (CDPHE): 12 MONTHS OF SELF INSPECTION RECORDS, RAIN GAUGE, APPROVAL
CERTIFICATE/LETTER, APPROVED PLAN AND NPDES PERMIT. THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE LOCATED NEAR THE MAIN
CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THESE ITEMS ON SITE VIOLATES THE NPDES PERMIT.
3.ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT SHOWN IN THIS DRAWING ARE PROPOSED AND FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES ONLY.
4.ANY STOCKPILE SHALL HAVE A SURROUNDING SILT FENCE EXCEPT FOR THE INGRESS/EGRESS. (3 SIDES)
5.ADD ADDITIONAL SILT FENCING AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS AS NEEDED INSIDE THE DISTURBANCE LIMIT FOR
EROSION CONTROL AND SILT FENCE INTEGRITY.
6.CONTRACTOR SHALL ENSURE THAT THERE IS PROPER COVER AND PROTECTION OVER ALL CULVERTS.
7.CONTRACTOR SHOULD MINIMIZE SUBGRADE DISTURBANCE BY USING LIGHT TRACKED EQUIPMENT.
8.PERMANENT GROUND COVER WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN 14 WORKING DAYS OR PER
NPDES REQUIREMENTS, WHICHEVER IS SHORTER.
9.ADDITIONAL PERTINENT EROSION CONTROL MEASURES TO BE DETAILED IN OVERALL SITE GRADING AND EROSION
CONTROL PLAN.
10.ALL SUBGRADE, FILL, AND STONE SHALL BE COMPACTED AS SPECIFIED IN THE GRADING SPECIFICATIONS.
11.SURVEY AND WETLAND DATA TAKEN FROM "PEACE BEAR RANCH-ALTA SURVEY - ACQUISITION-ISSUED_03-16-2021"
BY SGM INC.; DATED MARCH 16, 2021.
12.7' TALL CHAIN LINK FENCE TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED BY FENCING CONTRACTOR. THE PROPOSED ACCESS
GATE WILL BE LOCKED WITH STANDARD KEYED OR COMBINATION LOCK. EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WILL BE
PROVIDED A KEY OR COMBINATION FOR ACCESS.
13.NO STRUCTURE SHALL EXCEED A HEIGHT GREATER THAN TWENTY-FIVE (25) FEET, EXCEPT FOR ELECTRICAL
TRANSMISSION LINES AND UTILITY POLES.
14.NO LIGHTING IS PROPOSED FOR THIS SITE.
15.THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON LIES IN AN AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARD, PER FEMA FIRM MAP PANEL
0802051093C, DATED AUGUST 2, 2006.
16.UTILITY LINES AND SERVICES SHOWN HEREON ARE APPROXIMATE PER AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY OR AS REPORTED BY
VARIOUS RESPONSIBLE PARTIES. LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ARE APPROXIMATE AND MUST BE FIELD
VERIFIED.
17.CLARIFICATIONS CAN BE ADDRESSED BY CONTACTING ANDREW MERRITT P.E email: AMERRITT@NEIENG.COM
MAINTENANCE NOTES:
1.INSPECT SILT FENCE OUTLETS WEEKLY AND AFTER EACH SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL EVENT (ONE-HALF INCH OR
GREATER WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS) CLEAR MESH WIRE OF DEBRIS OR OTHER OBJECTS TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE FLOW FOR SUBSEQUENT RAINS. TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERCUT THE WIRE MESH
DURING SEDIMENT REMOVAL. REPLACE STONE AS NEEDED.
2.ADD ADDITIONAL SILT FENCE SECTIONS AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO ENSURE
ADEQUATE EROSION PROTECTION AND SILT FENCE INTEGRITY.
3.ADD TEMPORARY SEED AND SINGLE-NET STRAW ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT TO ANY DISTURBED
SLOPES AS NEEDED.
4.ADD COIR WATTLES THROUGHOUT SITE AS NEEDED AS SLOPE BREAKS.
5.ALL DISTURBED AREAS FLATTER THAN 3:1 TO BE STABILIZED WITHIN 14 DAYS. SLOPES STEEPER THAN 3:1 AND
ALL DIVERSION DITCHES TO BE STABILIZED WITHIN 7 DAYS.
6.PERMANENT GROUNDCOVER TO BE INSTALLED FOR ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN 14 WORKING DAYS OR PER
NPDES REQUIREMENTS (WHICHEVER IS SHORTER) FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION.
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE:
1.CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY LOCATION OF BURIED UTILITIES PRIOR TO START OF CONSTRUCTION. UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES NOT SHOWN ON DRAWINGS MAY EXIST.
2.OBTAIN APPROVED SET OF CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS. AN APPROVED EROSION CONTROL PLAN SHALL BE
REQUIRED BEFORE THE ONSET OF ANY GRADING ACTIVITY. KEEP A COPY OF BOTH ITEMS ONSITE THROUGHOUT
CONSTRUCTION.
3.INSTALL STORM WATER INSPECTION BOX WITH STORM WATER INSPECTION REPORTS, A COPY OF THE PERMITS,
AND THE APPROVED E&SC PLANS. THE INSPECTION BOX WILL BE PLACED IN A PROMINENT LOCATION BY THE MAIN
ROAD AND DRIVEWAY. THE INSPECTION RECORDS FOR LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES MUST BE COMPLETED
WEEKLY AND AFTER EACH SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL EVENT OF ONE-HALF INCH (1/2”) OR GREATER WITHIN
TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS. EXTRA COPIES OF THE INSPECTION REPORT FORMS SHOULD BE PLACED IN THE
INSPECTION BOX. ALL INSPECTION RECORDS MUST BE RETAINED AND SIGNED BY THE QUALIFIED INSPECTOR
IDENTIFIED IN PART II.J.2 OF THE CONSTRUCTION GENERAL PERMIT.
4.INSTALL CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCES PRIOR TO ANY LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES.
5.FLAG CONSTRUCTION LIMITS AND CLEAR ONLY WHAT IS NECESSARY TO INSTALL SILT FENCING, SILT FENCE
OUTLETS, AND THE TEMPORARY TOPSOIL BERM. IMMEDIATELY STABILIZE THE EMBANKMENTS WITH ROLLED
EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT, MULCH AND SEED.
6.INSTALL ALL PERIMETER CONTROLS INCLUDING SILT FENCE AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS.
7.BEGIN ROUGH GRADING THE CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROAD TO REQUIRED SUBGRADE.
8.INSTALL THE GRAVEL CONSTRUCTION ACCESS ROAD.
9.BEGIN CLEARING AND GRUBBING OF THE VEGETATION AND DEMOLITION OF OTHER SITE ITEMS AS SHOWN ON
THESE PLANS.
10.ONCE THE SEDIMENT CONTROL BMPS ARE STABILIZED AND OPERATIONAL, COMPLETE THE REMAINDER OF THE SITE
CLEARING WITHIN THE CONSTRUCTION LIMITS.
11.TOPSOIL TO BE REUSED IN AREAS TO BE LANDSCAPED OR SEEDED MAY BE STOCKPILED WITHIN THE DESIGNATED
STOCKPILE LOCATIONS AS INDICATED ON THE DRAWINGS. THE STOCKPILE LOCATIONS SHALL BE SURROUNDED ON
THREE (3) SIDES BY SILT FENCE WITH ONE (1) SIDE OPEN TO EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT. ALL TOPSOIL,
VEGETATION, DEBRIS, AND OTHER UNSUITABLE MATERIAL SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE TO AN APPROVED
AND PERMITTED LOCATION.
12.USE TEMPORARY SEED AS CONDITIONS WARRANT IN AREAS WITH NO CURRENT WORK.
13.FINALIZE THE INSTALLATION OF THE ACCESS DRIVES (INCLUDING STONE), COMPLETE GRADING, AND STABILIZE ALL
DISTURBED AREAS BY SEEDING AND MULCHING.
14.HAUL AWAY OR DISPOSE OF ANY EXCESS SPOILS NOT NEEDED TO BALANCE SITE. IF ANY TOPSOIL IS TO REMAIN
STOCKPILED, PROTECT WITH SILT FENCING AROUND PERIMETER.
15.SOIL STABILIZATION MEASURES SHALL BE INITIATED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE IN PORTIONS OF THE SITE WHERE
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES HAVE TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY CEASED, BUT IN NO CASE MORE THAN SEVEN
(7) OR FOURTEEN (14) DAYS (DEPENDING ON SLOPE) AFTER WORK HAS CEASED.
16.SEED GRADED SLOPES AND DENUDED AREAS FOLLOWING INITIAL SOIL DISTURBANCE. AFTER FINAL USE, THE
SPOILS AREA SHALL BE RESTORED AND SEEDED.
17.INSTALL AND REPAIR PERMANENT VEGETATION ACROSS THE ENTIRETY OF THE SITE ONCE ACCESS ROADS HAVE
BEEN COMPLETED. USE LIGHT, TRACKED EQUIPMENT FOR MINIMUM GROUND DISTURBANCE DURING STEEL PILE
AND SOLAR PANEL MOUNTING STRUCTURE INSTALLATION.
18.IMMEDIATELY RE-SEED AREAS DISTURBED DURING PANEL INSTALLATION AND TRENCHING OF UNDERGROUND
ELECTRICAL UTILITIES.
19.REMOVE ALL STOCKPILES OF SOIL, CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/DEBRIS, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, ETC. FROM
THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
20.ENSURE THE SITE HAS UNIFORM VEGETATIVE COVER OF AT LEAST 70% COMPARED TO THE ORIGINAL
UNDISTURBED SITE.
21.PROVIDE ALL ON-SITE REPORTS AND DOCUMENTS TO AES; ATTN: MICHAEL JENKINSON.
GRADING PLAN NOTES
1.PROJECT LOCATION IS IN GARFIELD COUNTY, COLORADO. APPROXIMATE SITE LOCATION IS AT 39° 30' 47.78" N, 107°
39' 38.45" W.
2.COORDINATES ARE IN NSRS2011 COLORADO STATE PLANE CENTRAL ZONE, US FT.
3.CONTRACTOR SHALL FIELD VERIFY ALL LOCAL BENCHMARKS/MONUMENTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
4.EG IS DENOTED AS EXISTING GRADE.
5.IE IS DENOTED AS INVERT ELEVATION OF CULVERT OR SWALE.
6.ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN FEET, UNLESS SPECIFIED OTHERWISE.
7.CUT AND FILL SLOPES SHALL BE 3:1 OR FLATTER UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE ON THE PLAN SHEET. ALL DISTURBED
GROUND NOT COVERED WITH GRAVEL SHALL BE TEMPORARILY STABILIZED PER THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN.
8.FINAL STABILIZATION REQUIREMENTS SHALL BE BASED ON THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STORM WATER
MANAGEMENT PLAN.
9.DIRECTION OF TRAFFIC SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION
10.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL VERIFY ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS, UTILITIES AND CULVERTS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INFORM THE ENGINEER OF ANY DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN THE EXISTING CONDITIONS AND
THE PLANS.
11.CONTRACTOR TO PROTECT EXISTING UTILITIES AND MAINTAIN EXISTING DRAINAGE PATTERNS AT ALL TIMES.
12.CONTRACTOR TO VERIFY RIGHT OF WAY LIMITS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
13.AGGREGATE AND EMBANKMENT COMPACTION AND TESTING SHALL BE DONE PER THE CONSTRUCTION NOTES AND
THE ROAD CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FROM THE GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.
14.EXISTING FEATURES (FENCE, MAILBOX, SIGN, ETC.) THAT ARE DISTURBED AS PART OF THE TEMPORARY
IMPROVEMENT SHALL BE REINSTALLED OR REPLACED IN A CONDITION EQUAL TO OR BETTER THAN THE
PRECONSTRUCTION CONDITION.
15.CULVERT END SECTIONS MUST HAVE 6:1 OR SHALLOWER SLOPE.
16.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL. TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY AND THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND ALL RECOMMENDATIONS
IN THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES (MUTCD).
17.CONTRACTOR SHALL CALL 811, ONE CALL ENTITIES PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. ALL HAZARDS SHALL BE ASSESSED
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
18.FINAL GRADE TO MAINTAIN POSITIVE (I.E. OFFSET) DRAINAGE ACROSS THE ENTIRE PROJECT SITE UNLESS
SPECIFICALLY INDICATED OTHERWISE IN THIS DRAWING PACKAGE.
19.CONSTRUCTION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES IS TO BE CARRIED OUT AND THEIR LOCATION IS TO
BE AS DESCRIBED IN THE CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE. CERTAIN DEVICES ARE TO BE CONSTRUCTED BEFORE
GRADING OPERATIONS BEGIN. ALL DEVICES ARE TO BE MAINTAINED DURING CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPORARY ONES
REMOVED AFTERWARD.
20.ALL VEGETATION AND DEBRIS SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM THE SITE. ALL SUBGRADE SOILS SHALL BE FREE OF
ORGANIC MATERIAL, COMPACTED, AND INSPECTED BY AN APPROVED GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE
PLACEMENT OF FILL MATERIAL. ANY MATERIAL TO BE STOCKPILED ON SITE SHALL BE STOCKPILED WITHIN THE
CONSTRUCTION LIMITS AND IN DESIGNATED AREAS.
STABILIZATION REQUIREMENTS
1.TEMPORARY STABILIZATION MUST BE IMPLEMENTED FOR EARTH DISTURBING ACTIVITIES ON ANY PORTION OF
THE SITE WHERE GROUND DISTURBING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY HAS PERMANENTLY CEASED, OR
TEMPORARILY CEASED FOR MORE THAN 14 CALENDAR DAYS. TEMPORARY STABILIZATION METHODS MAY
INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, TARPS, SOIL TACKIFIER, AND HYDROSEED.
2.FINAL STABILIZATION IS REACHED WHEN ALL GROUND SURFACE DISTURBING ACTIVITIES AT THE CONSTRUCTION
SITE ARE COMPLETE; AND, FOR ALL AREAS OF GROUND SURFACE DISTURBING ACTIVITIES, EITHER A UNIFORM
VEGETATIVE COVER WITH AN INDIVIDUAL PLANT DENSITY OF AT LEAST 70 PERCENT OF PRE-DISTURBANCE
LEVELS IS ESTABLISHED, OR EQUIVALENT PERMANENT ALTERNATIVE STABILIZATION METHODS ARE
IMPLEMENTED.
3.ALL TEMPORARY CONTROL MEASURES MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE CONSTRUCTION SITE ONCE FINAL
STABILIZATION IS ACHIEVED, EXCEPT WHEN THE CONTROL MEASURE SPECIFICATION ALLOW THE CONTROL
MEASURE TO BE LEFT IN PLACE.
EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL NOTES
1.CONSTRUCTION OF EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL DEVICES IS TO BE CARRIED OUT AS DESCRIBED IN THE
CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE AND THEIR LOCATION IS TO BE AS SHOWN ON THE DRAWINGS. CERTAIN DEVICES ARE
TO BE CONSTRUCTED BEFORE GRADING OPERATIONS BEGIN. ALL DEVICES ARE TO BE MAINTAINED DURING
CONSTRUCTION AND TEMPORARY ONES REMOVED AFTERWARD.
2.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE EROSION CONTROL MEASURES AS PLANNED AND SPECIFIED FOLLOWING BEST
MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AS OUTLINED BY THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (CDPHE)
AND BEING IN CONFORMANCE WITH THE NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) GENERAL
STORMWATER PERMIT. SEE THE PROJECT SITE PLANS AND ASSOCIATED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
FOR EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION LOCATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED OR
MODIFIED IN THE SWMP/HEREIN, ALL SECTIONS OF THE GENERAL CONDITIONS SHALL APPLY.
3.THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE SWMP'S AVAILABILITY.
4.ALL FIBER ROLLS AND OTHER EROSION CONTROL FEATURES SHALL BE IN-PLACE PRIOR TO ANY
EXCAVATION/CONSTRUCTION AND SHALL BE MAINTAINED UNTIL VIABLE TURF OR GROUND COVER HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED.
5.ALL DRAINAGE SWALES DISTURBED DURING CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES AND NOT COVERED BY ROAD SURFACING
MATERIALS, SHALL BE STABILIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SWMP PLAN.
6.INSPECT SILT FENCE OUTLETS WEEKLY AND AFTER EACH SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL EVENT OF HALF INCH (1/2") OR
GREATER WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR (24) HOURS. CLEAR MESH WIRE OF DEBRIS OR OTHER OBJECTS TO PROVIDE
ADEQUATE FLOW FOR SUBSEQUENT RAINS. TAKE CARE NOT TO DAMAGE OR UNDERCUT THE WIRE MESH DURING
SEDIMENT REMOVAL. REPLACE STONE AS NEEDED.
7.ADD ADDITIONAL SILT FENCE SECTIONS AND SILT FENCE OUTLETS AS NEEDED IN ORDER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE
EROSION PROTECTION AND SILT FENCE INTEGRITY.
8.ADD TEMPORARY SEED AND SINGLE-NET STRAW ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT TO ANY DISTURBED SLOPES
AS NEEDED.
9.ADD COIR WATTLE SEDIMENT TUBES THROUGHOUT SITE AS NEEDED AS SLOPE BREAKS.
10.ALL BARE SOILS ARE TO BE STABILIZED UNDER CONDITIONS OUTLINED IN THE CURRENT NPDES PERMIT, OR, IF IN A
CRITICAL AREA, BY THE END OF THE DAY.
11.STABILIZATION WILL BE PROVIDED FOR ALL DISTURBED AREAS WITHIN 14 DAYS AFTER CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS
COMPLETE UNLESS CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IS GOING TO RESUME WITHIN 21 DAYS, EXCEPT SLOPES STEEPER
THAN 3H:1V TO BE STABILIZED WITHIN 7 DAYS.
12.SEDIMENT CONTAINMENT DEVICES ARE TO REMAIN IN OPERATING CONDITION UNTIL PERMANENT VEGETATION IS
ESTABLISHED.
EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
1.MAINTAIN VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT DISCHARGE OF FLUIDS.
2.PROVIDE DRIP PANS UNDER ANY STORED EQUIPMENT.
3.IDENTIFY LEAKS AND REPAIR AS SOON AS FEASIBLE, OR REMOVE LEAKING EQUIPMENT FROM THE PROJECT.
4.COLLECT ALL SPENT FLUIDS, STORE IN SEPARATE CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY DISPOSE AS HAZARDOUS
WASTE (RECYCLE WHEN POSSIBLE).
5.REMOVE LEAKING VEHICLES AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FROM SERVICE UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS
BEEN CORRECTED.
6.BRING USED FUELS, LUBRICANTS, COOLANTS, HYDRAULIC FLUIDS AND OTHER PETROLEUM PRODUCTS TO A
RECYCLING OR DISPOSAL CENTER THAT HANDLES THESE MATERIALS.
LITTER, BUILDING MATERIAL AND LAND CLEARING WASTE
1.NEVER BURN OR BURY NON-ORGANIC WASTE. PLACE LITTER AND DEBRIS IN APPROVED WASTE
CONTAINERS.
2.PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER AND SIZE OF WASTE CONTAINERS (E.G DUMPSTER, TRASH RECEPTACLE)
ON SITE TO CONTAIN CONSTRUCTION AND DOMESTIC WASTES.
3.LOCATE WASTE CONTAINERS AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM STORM DRAIN INLETS AND SURFACE WATERS
UNLESS NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE.
4.LOCATE WASTE CONTAINERS ON AREAS THAT DO NOT RECEIVE SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNTS OF RUNOFF FROM
UPLAND AREAS AND DOES NOT DRAIN DIRECTLY TO A STORM DRAIN, STREAM OR WETLAND.
5.COVER WASTE CONTAINERS AT THE END OF EACH WORKDAY AND BEFORE STORM EVENTS OR PROVIDE
SECONDARY CONTAINMENT. REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WASTE CONTAINERS.
6.ANCHOR ALL LIGHTWEIGHT ITEMS IN WASTE CONTAINERS DURING TIMES OF HIGH WINDS.
7.EMPTY WASTE CONTAINERS AS NEEDED TO PREVENT OVERFLOW. CLEAN UP IMMEDIATELY IF CONTAINERS
OVERFLOW.
8.DISPOSE WASTE OFF-SITE AT AN APPROVED DISPOSAL FACILITY.
9.ON BUSINESS DAYS, CLEAN UP AND DISPOSE OF WASTE IN DESIGNATED WASTE CONTAINERS.
EARTHEN STOCKPILE MANAGEMENT
1.LOCATE EARTHEN-MATERIAL STOCKPILE AREAS AT LEAST 50 FEET AWAY FROM PERIMETER SEDIMENT
CONTROLS AND SURFACE WATERS UNLESS IT CAN BE SHOWN NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY
AVAILABLE.
2.PROTECT STOCKPILE WITH SILT FENCE INSTALLED ALONG TOE OF SLOPE WITH A MINIMUM OFFSET OF FIVE
FEET FROM THE TOE OF STOCKPILE.
3.PROVIDE STABLE STONE ACCESS POINT WHEN FEASIBLE.
4.STABILIZE STOCKPILE WITHIN THE TIMEFRAMES PROVIDED ON THIS SHEET AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
APPROVED PLAN AND ANY ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS. SOIL STABILIZATION IS DEFINED AS VEGETATIVE,
PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL COVERAGE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL RESTRAIN ACCELERATED EROSION ON
DISTURBED SOILS FOR TEMPORARY OR PERMANENT CONTROL NEEDS.
CONCRETE WASHOUTS
1.DO NOT DISCHARGE CONCRETE OR CEMENT SLURRY FROM THE SITE.
2.DISPOSE OF, OR RECYCLE SETTLED, HARDENED CONCRETE RESIDUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL AND
STATE SOLID WASTE REGULATIONS AND AT AN APPROVED FACILITY.
3.MANAGE WASHOUT FROM MORTAR MIXERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ABOVE ITEM AND IN ADDITION PLACE
THE MIXER AND ASSOCIATED MATERIALS ON IMPERVIOUS BARRIER AND WITHIN LOT PERIMETER SILT FENCE.
4.INSTALL TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUTS PER LOCAL REQUIREMENTS, WHERE APPLICABLE. IF AN
ALTERNATE METHOD OR PRODUCT IS TO BE USED, CONTACT YOUR APPROVAL AUTHORITY FOR REVIEW AND
APPROVAL. IF LOCAL STANDARD DETAILS ARE NOT AVAILABLE, USE ONE OF THE TWO TYPES OF
TEMPORARY CONCRETE WASHOUTS PROVIDED ON THIS DETAIL.
5.DO NOT USE CONCRETE WASHOUTS FOR DEWATERING OR STORING DEFECTIVE CURB OR SIDEWALK
SECTIONS. STORMWATER ACCUMULATED WITHIN THE WASHOUT MAY NOT BE PUMPED INTO OR
DISCHARGED TO THE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM OR RECEIVING SURFACE WATERS. LIQUID WASTE MUST BE
PUMPED OUT AND REMOVED FROM PROJECT.
6.LOCATE WASHOUTS AT LEAST 50 FEET FROM STORM DRAIN INLETS AND SURFACE WATERS UNLESS IT CAN
BE SHOWN THAT NO OTHER ALTERNATIVES ARE REASONABLY AVAILABLE. AT A MINIMUM, INSTALL
PROTECTION OF STORM DRAIN INLET(S) CLOSEST TO THE WASHOUT WHICH COULD RECEIVE SPILLS OR
OVERFLOW.
7.LOCATE WASHOUTS IN AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AREA, ON LEVEL GROUND AND INSTALL A STONE ENTRANCE
PAD IN FRONT OF THE WASHOUT. ADDITIONAL CONTROLS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE APPROVING
AUTHORITY.
8.INSTALL AT LEAST ONE SIGN DIRECTING CONCRETE TRUCKS TO THE WASHOUT WITHIN THE PROJECT LIMITS.
POST SIGNAGE ON THE WASHOUT ITSELF TO IDENTIFY THIS LOCATION.
9.REMOVE LEAVINGS FROM THE WASHOUT WHEN AT APPROXIMATELY 75% CAPACITY TO LIMIT OVERFLOW
EVENTS. REPLACE THE TARP, SAND BAGS OR OTHER TEMPORARY STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS WHEN NO
LONGER FUNCTIONAL. WHEN UTILIZING ALTERNATIVE OR PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS, FOLLOW
MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
10.AT THE COMPLETION OF THE CONCRETE WORK, REMOVE REMAINING LEAVINGS AND DISPOSE OF IN AN
APPROVED DISPOSAL FACILITY. FILL PIT, IF APPLICABLE, AND STABILIZE ANY DISTURBANCE CAUSED BY
REMOVAL OF WASHOUT.
GARFIELD COUNTY LAND USE CODES
1.CURRENT ZONING IS INDUSTRIAL USE AND A 100' SETBACK IS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT. PER
GARFIELD COUNTY LAND USE CODE ZONING 7-1001 SECTION B
2.FENCES MAY BE LOCATED WITHIN THE 100' SETBACK AS PER GARFIELD COUNTY LAND USE CODE 7-1201
SECTION B
PROPOSED CONTOUR MINOR
PROPOSED CONTOUR MAJOR
RIPRAP
PROPOSED LIMIT OF DISTURBANCE
EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING WETLANDS
EXISTING FENCE
EXISTING DITCH
LEGEND:
PROPOSED ACCESS ROAD
PROPOSED SILT FENCE
PROPOSED CULVERT
EXISTING CONTOUR MINOR
EXISTING CONTOUR MAJOR
PROPOSED SECURITY FENCE
EXISTING FEATURES
PROPOSED FEATURES
PROPOSED LAYDOWN AREA
EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING WETLANDS
EXISTING FENCE
EXISTING DITCH
EXISTING ZONING SETBACK
ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT
EROSION CONTROL
EXISTING DITCH SETBACK
EXISTING WETLANDS SETBACK
TEMPORARY SEEDING
GRASS SEEDING
CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
EXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING COUNTY ROAD 331
EXISTING GATE POST
PROPOSED INVERTER/ BESS PAD
PROPOSED SWITCHGEAR PAD
PROPOSED UTILITY POLE
SEDIMENT CONTROL LOG
GENERAL NOTES - COR400000 PERMIT
1.OBTAIN ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
2.PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MUST BE MET TO ATTAIN AUTOMATIC
COVERAGE UNDERNEATH THIS PERMIT :
2.1.A COMPLETED NOTICE OF COVERAGE (NOC) MUST BE POSTED.
2.2.A STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) MUST BE PREPARED AND A COPY MAINTAINED
AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE.
2.3.ALL PERMIT CONDITIONS SET FORTH IN THE GENERAL PERMIT MUST BE FOLLOWED.
2.4.APPROVED PLAN AND NPDES PERMIT.
THESE ITEMS SHOULD BE LOCATED NEAR THE MAIN CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE. FAILURE TO
MAINTAIN THESE ITEMS ON SITE VIOLATES THE NPDES PERMIT.
3.ANY STOCKPILES SHALL BE SURROUNDED BY SILT FENCE ON ALL SIDES EXCEPT FOR THE
INGRESS/EGRESS. (3 SIDES)
4.CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING GEOTECHNICAL REPORTS ACCOMPANYING ANY
GRADING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERTINENT SITE SOILS INFORMATION.
5.ADDITIONAL PERTINENT EROSION CONTROL MEASURES TO BE DETAILED IN OVERALL SITE
GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL PLAN.
6.ALL SUBGRADE, FILL, AND STONE SHALL BE COMPACTED AS SPECIFIED IN THE GRADING
SPECIFICATIONS.
7.FOLLOW PHASES 1, 2, AND 3 OF THE CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE FOR GENERAL PROCESS AND
PROJECT PHASING.
8.ALL DISTANCES SHOWN ARE NAD83 COLORADO STATE PLANE, CENTRAL ZONE. ZONE GRID
DISTANCES IN U.S. FEET UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
9.CLARIFICATIONS MAY BE ADDRESSED BY
9.1.CONTACTING MR. ANDREW MERRITT., P.E.; Email: AMERITT@NEIENG.COM / PHONE: (303)
339-6760
9.2.CONSULTING THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT (CDPHE)
WEBSITE.
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MICHAEL & SHANNON DEIMLER
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RECEPTION NO. 489442
DANIEL T & LAUREN N. SANDERS
SIERRA BLUFFS FILING 1 LOT 3
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BROOKE A & MITCHELL McKENZIE
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RECEPTION NO. 796299
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RECEPTION NO. 948132
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2714 331 COUNTY ROAD, GARFIELD, COLORADO10/07/21 1" = 200'
3704.001PEACE BEAR RANCH10/08/21TCRBISSUED FOR 30% REVIEWB--------------------PRELIMINARY
NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
FOR REVIEW & APPROVAL ONLY
SCALE:
200'100'0 200'400'600'
1"=200'
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NOTES
1.SURVEY AND TOPOGRAPHY DATA TAKEN FROM "PEACE BEAR RANCH-ALTA SURVEY -
ACQUISITION-ISSUED_03-16-2021" BY SGM INC.; DATED MARCH 16, 2021.
2.WETLANDS SHOWN AS PROVIDED IN THE ALTA SURVEY.
EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING WETLANDS
EXISTING FENCE
EXISTING DITCH
LEGEND:
EXISTING CONTOUR MINOR
EXISTING CONTOUR MAJOR
EXISTING FEATURES
EXISTING RIGHT-OF-WAY
EXISTING PROPERTY LINE
EXISTING WETLANDS
EXISTING FENCE
EXISTING DITCH
EXISTING ZONING SETBACK
EXISTING DITCH SETBACK
EXISTING WETLANDS SETBACK
EXISTING UTILITY POLE
EXISTING OVERHEAD ELECTRIC
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING COUNTY ROAD 331
EXISTING GATE POST