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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 02-06-2018 5-a - Class A Special Use Permit – Solar Array off US Highway 70 in Cheeks Township1 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: February 6, 2018 Action Agenda Item No. 5 -a SUBJECT: Class A Special Use Permit — Solar Array off US Highway 70 in Cheeks Township DEPARTMENT: Planning and Inspections ATTACHMENTS: 1. Vicinity Map and Application 2. Site Plan 3. Site Assessment 4. Findings of Fact with Staff and Planning Board Recommendations 5. Staff Review Comments 6. Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) Materials 7. Public Hearing Mailing Certification 8. Excerpt from Draft Planning Board Minutes from January 10, 2018 Meeting 9. BOCC Findings of Fact 10. Legal Advertisement Under Separate Cover — 11 X1 7 Copy of Site Plan INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick Mallett, Planner II, (919) 245 -2577 Michael D. Harvey, Planner III, (919) 245 -2597 Craig Benedict, Director, (919) 245 -2592 PURPOSE: To hold a public hearing, review, and make a determination on a Class A Special Use Permit (hereafter `SUP') application proposing the development of a solar array in accordance with Section 2.7 Special Use Permits and Section 5.9.6 (C) Solar Array - Public Utility of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). As a reminder, the review of this item by the BOCC is carried out in a quasi-judicial format. Decisions relating to the ultimate approval or denial of SUP applications are based solely on the sworn testimony of all parties involved with the case, both those for and against, as well as the review of competent material and substantial evidence submitted during the public hearing. Hearsay or unsubstantiated opinions are not sufficient testimony. BACKGROUND: This Class A SUP application was previously reviewed and approved by the BOCC at its September 12, 2016 meeting. The Class A SUP expired on September 13, 2017, and therefore needs re- approval for the project to move forward. According to the applicant, market as well as Federal and State regulatory changes prevented action from proceeding with E the development prior to the expiration of the original approval. These issues have since been resolved, and the applicant has resubmitted the project for consideration. CADENCE OF REVIEW: The review of a SUP is as follows: • STEP ONE — NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING (NIM): The first step in the review of an SUP application is a holding of a NIM to allow the applicant to meet with local property owners to review the project. STAFF COMMENT: The required NIM was held on December 13, 2017, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in accordance with the UDO. Please refer to Attachment 6 for additional information. • STEP TWO — PLANNING BOARD REVIEW: The Planning Board reviews the request and makes a recommendation to the BOCC on the project's compliance with specific development standards (Section 5.9.6 (C)) and the general standards (Section 5.3.2 Special Uses) of the UDO. Staff prepares a script to aid the Board in making a recommendation. STAFF COMMENT: The Planning Board reviewed this item at its January 10, 2018 regular meeting and unanimously recommended approval. Please refer to Attachment 8 for additional information. Attachment 4 contains the findings of fact for the project as recommended by the Planning Board and staff. • STEP THREE — PUBLIC HEARING: The BOCC holds a public hearing to allow the applicant and other parties with legal standing to provide sworn testimony related to the proposal. STAFF COMMENT: The required public hearing will be held at the February 6, 2018 BOCC regular meeting. Please refer to Attachments 7 and 10 for a copy of the public hearing notice and the mailing certification. • STEP FOUR — DECISION: The BOCC will review the Planning Board recommendation as well as any other evidence presented at the hearing, deliberate as necessary, certify the record, close the public hearing, and then render a final decision. The applicant is proposing to develop a solar facility on a +/ -27.3 acre leased portion of the 52.1 acre subject property with the remaining 24.8 acres being undeveloped. Please refer to Attachments 1 and 2 for additional information. Proposed individual arrays shall be approximately 7 to 9 feet in height, with approximately 2 to 3 feet of ground clearance, and approximately 50 feet in length. A gated 6 foot high chain link security fence, topped with 3 feet of strand barbed wire, shall enclose the perimeter of the array to prevent access. This fenced area shall be further surrounded by a Type D 50 foot wide landscaped buffer. There shall be no business or other occupied office located on the property. Vehicular access is proposed via a 30 to 50 foot wide access easement through Orange County PIN 9835 -10 -3858 to an existing driveway onto US Highway 70. This parcel is also owned by the family leasing the subject areas to Oakwood Solar Farm LLC / ESA Renewables. The site contains floodplain, numerous stream buffers, and connected water body features in the northeastern and eastern portions of the subject parcel. With the exception of installing allowed public and /or private utilities (e.g. water and sewer), these areas will remain undisturbed and provide the required 65 and 80 foot wide stream buffers along the floodplain and top of bank. The area in the 3 northeastern corner of the site will contain a Natural Buffer Area along the 100 -year floodplain and stream buffers. This Natural Buffer Area shall also be noted on a recorded plat. Analysis: As required under Section 2.7.4 of the UDO, the Planning Director is required to: `cause an analysis to be made of the application' and pass that analysis on to the reviewing body. In analyzing this request, the Planning Director offers the following: a. Application submittal requirements detailed within Section 2.7 of the UDO have been satisfied. b. The applicant has demonstrated compliance with respect to landscaping and buffering requirements as detailed within Section 6.8 of the UDO. c. Staff has made the determination that a formal Environmental Impact Statement would not be required per Section 6.16 of the UDO. d. The applicant has complied with specific development standards associated with the development of a solar facility as detailed within Section 5.9.6 (C) of the UDO. e. Comments received from various County agencies (e.g. Sheriff, Fire Marshal, DEAPR, Orange County Health) indicate there are no concerns associated with the request. f. When this project was first acted upon, staff recommended the imposition of a condition requiring a conservation easement be placed on the portion of the property encumbered by floodplain. The applicant agreed to the imposition of this condition and began moving forward with compliance. Unfortunately, issues arose relating to the imposition of this conservation easement. Specifically, the applicant faced difficulty in establishing the easement and complying with applicable local and State regulations /guidelines. After lengthy discussion and review of this matter, it was determined that the easement would be difficult to establish while maintaining compliance with applicable provisions of State law. Also, the granting of the easement would not necessarily be within the interests of the County, property owners, or the applicant. The new application proposes to preserve the same area via a Natural Buffer Area that would be recorded on the plat and stipulated as a Condition of Approval for this Class A SUP. Staff supports the revised condition as detailed herein. g. Staff finds the proposal is consistent with the various goals outlined within the Comprehensive Plan concerning development, including: 1. Natural and Cultural Systems Goal 1: Energy conservation, sustainable use of non - polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non - renewable energy resources and clean air. 2. Objective AE -15: Foster participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for solar hot water /solar generation /solar tempering in residential or commercial construction. The County should develop programs that will link citizens and businesses with options for alternative and sustainable energy sources. 3. Objective AG -8: Encourage the use and production of natural fuel alternatives to petroleum based products and pursue new types of energy sources. M Planning Director's Recommendation: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.4 of the UDO, the Planning Director recommends approval of the application subject to: • Approval of the recommended Findings of Fact, and imposition of recommended conditions, as detailed within Attachment 9, and • The BOCC's ability to make an affirmative finding on the general standards outlined within Section 5.3.2 of the UDO. Planning Board Recommendation: At its January 10, 2018 meeting the Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the SUP application. An excerpt from the draft minutes from this meeting is included in Attachment 8. The Board's recommended findings of fact are contained within Attachment 4. Agenda materials from the January Planning Board meeting can be viewed at: http:// www. orangecountync .gov /JanuaryAgendaPacket2.pdf. FINANCIAL IMPACT: Consideration and approval will not create the need for additional funding for the provision of County services. Costs for the required legal advertisement (Attachment 10) were paid from FY2017 -18 Departmental funds budgeted for this purpose. Existing Planning staff included in the Departmental staffing budget will accomplish the work required to process this amendment. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: There is no specific Orange County Social Justice Goal impact associated with this item. Please note, the review and required findings of fact associated with special use permits is detailed within State law and the UDO. A finding that a project supports or in some way contributes to the concept of Social Justice is not a required finding, and cannot be a basis of approval or denial. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Administration recommends the Board: 1. Receive the application; 2. Conduct the Public Hearing and receive sworn testimony and evidence as well as the Planning Board and staff recommendation (s) on the application; 3. Close the public hearing; and 4. Review and make a decision on the Findings of Fact and Conditions of Approval as contained in Attachment 9. Please note once the public hearing is closed there can be no further questions asked /answered by the staff, the applicant, or other party and no additional evidence can be placed into the record. If additional information is needed, the BOCC should continue the public hearing to a date /time certain in order to hear the information in a quasi - judicial setting. Attachment 1 - Vicinity Map Oakwood Solar Site' n. uacbment 1 APPLICANT INFORM ATI OBI: Date: FA October 3; 2017 Applicant: d- otar F�m LLG Address: 4150 St. Johns ParkM Sulu 100;0 Sanford, FL 32771 Pbarle'. fit= 3391_ 15 `ell Phone: AM 301-367-9131 E-mail: t{ t bdan calvertenergy.corn Agq:nl: Parker Poe Adams & Berstein, LLP Phone: 919.828.0264 Addre�4s; 301 Fayatlev111e lree1 Sidle 1404 Cell Phone: same Ralehgh, N C 27801 ti-mall; katherInerm parkerpoe.com Address of subject properiy: 8517 US Highway 70 Mebane, NC 27302 Parcel identification Number (PIN): 9336 - 02-9317 Lot Size; Zoning Designation: Rural Residenlial (RI) Watershed overtily: Back Creek Protected Watershed Mer Overlay Zoning 13istricts, . Efland- Cheeks kitty 70 Request (in lode detid led descripiiDn of proposed lend use.): Please see altached. SUBMITTAL IN!VORMATJON Per $udon 23,3 of the Vnifletl D'trvctaapment Qrdinnnce WDO)p all Class A Special Use Perauit appllcrations are required to fubnilt the £ollolvinpa 1) 26 coplea of a sites plan prepared by a registereal North Ctuolina land survoyor, land5c,02e Mhitco, atchltect, or cnglnce; cuni ed ding all reT lied int"6madon dCtelledMIN Section 2.5 of tho iDD. 'gals site plan tvllt aalao nL-cd 10 c9roln all mlovsm lta'forr noun darau►nstrating iiaat lha proposed speelnl use Compliance Wilk loll general and atp,pclflo standards govenil tag the proposed spDdal tasa as detalled wllhin Ardele(s) 5 wd 6 of the UDD. 2) A detailed narrialivo outilaing oho proposed land uaa lucludfng apes$ local requireimnte, thajocauon of faacllity. Appen fflxa, elo., 3) Documentation eslabllshing compll ante with Section 5.3.2Imiusive of1ho uDo. 43 The m ams end sddreLsses of the owners Involved wills lha ,project, 5) A lie of propoly owners �xlthln 540 .feet of tba eubjcat pascal slid tho name raid address of on,eh properly own4r, ata clarrrr3lly llsled In the OMngo Coup ty tax recorels, 6) Blovalions of all structures prop oscd In his used In the davalopmeni, 7) 26 coplos of 111c tinvirtaratxtenlal As5msinanl adWorRllvlronmFntlol ltantpa0t StMeM013t ifrcgtalmd by SeellQn 6,16 of tho V130. . B) S901= 011t outilning the nnticlgaled &vol!eap=nt. schedule fear tho rompidon of thtr fu0ject, *o NOTE: It should ho remembered that the revle►w of all Wtlal WRe p0rrralt aa:ppl# Hondniadificallaarts nova carrled out in a quast-judlef al Tonuat meoidng that daIsloats rely tug to that eapprvval or denW of aria appl Iestlon are based golely on the sveorn Wtittt04 Of all laartleu tuvelvaed with the caa% birth those for "Rd r,galrt,st alto apg11004101t, as irsit as the arevlow of cnnitpetent materikil rand sobstaratlnl aavirfenco submitted alurIng the pubtic henring. Further The appllmnt has the burden of eaiatbllshingr by lbe strbmi'salran of compatent n terlal and nubstantial evldera , t1le ex[stence of facts Gaud conditivars that demvnstratto the projects coutpl innce with the various requixr neanIs and kendilyds detaalieal vttlidn 1110 Ujljnw I70velopnJent Ordlunnee, ** I (wry), the u11d&4 ;Ig11ad, lanwe been made swam of tho process for dtc review and action nssociated %via, s Ciiuss A Specir<l Ust Permit application and udd0rstaatd Ilrart only completed applloations, conlaining tail In formatiistt required by tho Change County UDO sbail bo reviewed and acted upon > y tine County, I (we) understand 1h at It sbstl he my (oaar) rosp4nsiiriiity 10 prosent evldcltco to tho Cowgy In Ilse forrrt of slvtrrn t0sUtnony, exhiblls, d0cumemo, models, salads, and the 1ikc support the requast for approval of t1t0 Class A Spieled Uso Penn It. Farther I (eve) understand that any assistance I (tvc) anaay recelva from County staff In preparing this applf cation in no wily ,gatMM&A a favombl a recotaamt�ladillion by staff on 1'he inerils of rill $ proposal Mara- dares 'Wan"' te'e rt approval of th0 r ques l by Ott Qwiity. ii 1Ud��17 a- -- -�_ (r` X))* 1'p13117 �"I,(;i -'4+1_ C.E -{�'' � U ,fit �- c�urpt�' aJti � � •iY�tv��t, L c- C 7 September 18, 2017 Craig Benedict Director, Planning & Inspections Department Orange County, NC 131 W. Margaret Lane Suite 201 Hillshorough, NC 27278 Dear Craig., Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC had discussed with staff a 6 -month extension: to the Class A Special Use Permit issued on September 19, 2016. However, there was a conditlon in the Permit requiring a Conservation Easement to be created for the area encumbered by the SFHA Overlay District on the site. After working very closely with the County to create the easement, i t was m Attu a Ily ag reed that It wou Id he rnore efficient and meet the intent to amend the condition to create an undisturbed area on the property encumbered by the SFHA Overlay District. As a result, this change in a condition would be a modification to the Permit under UDO Section 2.7.15 and prevent us from extending the Permit. With that said, we would like to request a modification to the Special Use Permit to change condition 1 of the Permit to read as follows: The applicant shall coordinate with the landowner to create an undisturbed area on the property encumbered by the SFHA Overlay District. The applicant shall cause the landowner to submit a letter to the Orange County Planning Department agreeing to the establishment of the undisturbed area within 180 days approval of the rnodiflcation. if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Brian Quinlan Manager Oakwood 'Solar Farm, LLC brian@caiver-teriergy.com (301) 208 -0153 E APPLICATION FOR PN VJR[7NMEN L ASSMENT ProJect Name Itwood soar Farm, LLC Applicant .W*A Brian Quinlan ;��tlt �+1 anac� er D=KN%MWXX9 Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC Phone 407- 915,5436 ext IDB Owner HeIanicad dace Address 6 7 US HI hWff 70 Mebane, NC 27302 Phone 252.745.3352 Locutiort of Proporiy 6517 US Highway 70 6517 US Alqhway 70 MebaTia-NC 27302 Acreags 521, Township Tax Map Reference PIN(e) 91535 -02-9317 arcef 9636103858 (easement) FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY Date received -- RwIle wed by Hate acoeptadlrojected Summary Comments; 10 I. GENERAL SITE INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT. tl'IiITH ASSISTANCE: FROM PLANNING DEPARTMENT AS NEEDED A� Zan Ing and tree of adjac ant property. North R1 � Sot1th R1 East EC5, NC2, R1 West R1 B. Topography 1-119Etest E fsvallDn 705 +1- Lowest ElevMatlon 675+1- General direction of slope Norlh and South Esllmated % of property with 0 — 6% slope _0 % 5 15% slope 100% {2 to 6 % slopes -per USDA Sails map 15 — 26% slope 0 % more than 2611/o slope 0 (Required only for the portlon of the site assoclated with or Impaclad by the proposed activity) C. Drainage Are there any streams or drainage easements located on the property? Is any of the site located wil>nln a: atersupply Watershed jjadLCftk2.mLerte Wa,tor Quality Critical Area NA Eloodplsin Desarlbe V 11 D. Dries the Property contain any of the following Inventory of Natural or Cultural Resor :rc097 (As ldentifled In the "Inventory Of Sites of Cultural, Historical, Recreatlonal, Biological, and (3eoiogIcal 819nlllcance In tiro Unlncotporated Portions of Grange County" or the 'Inventory of Natural areas and Wildlife Habitats of Grange County, Norlh Carollrin°,) B9 o. cemeteries K archaeological sites C, historic sites T " d. areas of geological signiflca,nce —T- e. d'eslgnated natural areas x f. designated habitat ^.� g. other -T- For each "yes" answer above, please Indicate file local[on on site plait and cornplete the following, with the asslstance of the Orange County Env] ronrnental Planner, Also complete Attachment A. (1) Type of resource Inventory reference no. or page Description of ]resource -- (2) Type of resource Inventory reference no, or gaga Description of Resource (,Attach additional sheets If needed) 12 TO BE COMPLETED 13Y APPLICANT A. PROJECT DESCRIPTfON 1. DOscribe propDsed use of property: Iimu! vent Solar Farm. see attached). . Number of lots: 0 3. Ntimbar of slructures: 0 4. Eslfmated square footage of area to be graded for development of attached residenlfaf unit (excluding roads, Iaut Includ(ng parking areas) n 6. EsUrnaled square footage of area to be graded for non - resfdenttal Use (excluding roads) 1200 sq fl. g. Estimated area to be graded for roads +f- 85,OOD sq ft. 7. Road Type: Public NA� Private —� Class A Class B NA Total road fengIh <a7,000 sq it, #. 'Hours of operation for ccatrrrr,ercfat or Industrlal rrse: The solar faun Is a 24X7 operatirm with minimal site visits for maintenance per year. 13 E, STATE PERMITS REQUIRED 11. Does the proJoct Involve the mining of earth products? RSA l If so, how many cable teed of materlal are expected to be excavated? NA Has an applpcall ❑n for a N4lning Permit been submitted 10 NODRCD? -NA Haase rtilach map Indicating expected extent of proposed activity. 2.. Does the proJect Involve generation or storage of hazardous or tOx ?e wastes, as Ideritii ed by the Environmental Protectioxl Agency? (A listing of all hazardous materials Is a;vallable from [he Planning Department) Describe the wastes to be generated, No ernlsslons or hazardous 3 [dslg fs generated or emaited from the farm, How much materlal Is expected to be genorated per month? NA Will any material be treated onslie? NA Volume? NA Will any rnaterleI be store (I onside? NA � Volurna7 NA _ Where will disposal of the rnaterlal tale place? How wJJI materlals be tratisperted to the disposal slle? What measures are proposed to protect water quailty and alr quallty In case of SPANS? NA r� I j� I I 14 WIII the project IrlVolve a land application systsm for txe+etrnor�t of wastewater? fill If yes, descrIhe Has an nppftailon for a Aon- discharge parmlt been submitted to the NC Department of Environmental Management or Orange County Depadmentof Env] ronrnerrtal Heal tw 4. Is u so,pttc tank system proposed which as a design capacity of more than 3000 gallons per day? NA B. If yes, describe Has an application for a non - discharge permit been submitted to the NC Uepad ment of Environmental Management or Orange County Department of Environmental Heallh? Coos the acthvltY Involve sttrdga dlsposal? NA If yes, where Is the source of the sludge? Describe where and Itiow the aludge Is being dlsposed. NA Has a NPOES parmlt froNn the NO Dlvislon of Environmontal Management been Issued NA f. Water Usage a, Estimated no. of oMploynns x 25 gpd gpd 1>. Estimated water use for cilrrate control � � gpd c. Process water % dfacharged to s opt lc systenI % discharged to surface (Including storm sewers) (deeorlha: % evaporated � % re da hinedire used "A other TO O °I$ I I 15 d. Water used for cooling, heating, etc., in associa #fan wiih Production or manufacturing % reused % consumed z '/a discharged 100% describe, � gpd Total Water Usage e. Describe source of water NA 16 ATTACH ENT A TO 13E COMPLETED ONLY IF INVENTORY SITES ARE IDENTIFIED IN I.E. (ATTACK ADITIONAL SHEETS IF NE ESSARY1 (1 Impact on Resoorce fram Proposed Developnjent b. Proposed N1111gal[on (2) Impact ion Resource from Proposed Development b. PrWsotl Mfllgallon EI I I ; r k 17 RE: Per Orange Caunt Planning & In tions Department Application for Special use Permit Detailed description of proposed land use: The Special Use permit request Is for a ground mount solar generating plant. Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC Is located on US Highway Iii in Mebane, NC. The PIN to the parcel of the Solar farm proposed Is 9835 -02- 9317. The PIN to the site access agreed upon VAth the landowner is 9835- 10 -3858. The existing soils consisted In the project area are "GeBA" Georgeville silt loam and "GeC" GeorgewiIle silt loam, The rn ajorlty of the site is comprised of scrub /shrub vegetation. The site was cleared for timber purposes 3 -5 years ago. The southeast portion of the site Is used as staging for Glace Grading Company, Inc. Two Jurisdictional man-made open water ponds with a 65 foot buffer are located on the southern and northwestern portions of the boundary, respectively. A stream Is located on the northeast portion of the boundary with an 80 foot buffer. The site will meet and exceed the buffer regulations (depicted on the site plan). No buildings are Located within the site boundary. FIRM panel 9835 Indtcates the projects limits are not within a .special flood hazard area (attached). The site is located within the Back Creek Protected Watershed {overlay District and Efland- Cheeks Hwy 70 Overlay'District (pre- designated commercial area). Project will use no groundwater or have Impact on water table or groundwater. Project constructlon and operation has nD Impact an wetlands. Project site Latitude is 36° 5`27.08"N and Longitude is 79014'0.07 "W. The proposed ground -mount solar farm will consist of fixed' solar parcels, racking arrays with driven posts, pad mounted Inverter /and transformer areas (as depicted on the site plan) and a chain fink fond wv barbed wire to keep safe and secure the site. Land Is not ,pawed and is left virtually undisturbed. A Type D Landscaping buffer will be planted where existing natural vegetation is not consistent with the County requirements (depicted on site plans). Site access will be through PIN 9835 - 103 -558 which has been agreed with the landowner. During construction It is estimated that a maximum of 40 workers will be on site each day with less than 100 trips In /out of the site to occur approximately 4 months of construction until completion (attached Trip Generation report) The site will be odorless, un- manned, produce no waste, and create a tax (case for the County. Remote monitoring will be In place for energy productfon reasons. 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R1 - Dural Residential The purpose of the distract is to provide locations for residential development, at low intensities, in areas where the short and long - leer, solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system, Development(s) within this district may qualify for higher densities based on the land use and availability of utilities (i.e. waiterlsewer) and established approval processes, Inquiries should be made with the Planning office at (919) 245 -2575. 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EC-5 zoning districts cannot be expanded or moved nor can adjacent property be rezoned to EC-5 to accommodate additional non- residential activities. NC2 - Neighborhood Commercial The purpose of the district is to provide sites for limited commercial uses designed to serve the local population with convenience goods and personal services. RI - Rural Residential The purpose of the district is to provide locations for residential development, at low intensities, in areas where the short and long -term solutions to domestic water supply and sewage disposal shall be individual wells and ground absorption system. Development(s) within this district may qualify for higher densities based on the land use and availability of utilities (i.c, waterisewer) and established approval processes. inquiries should be made with the Planning office at (9 i ) 245 -2575. Overlay Districts Watershed Zoning Overlay Designation: Rack Creek Protected Efland- Cheeks Highway 70 Overlay District E17and- Cheeks 1-iigh vay 70 Overlay District (Pre - Designated !Commercial Area) Additional Info hilp#fserver2,w -vry ge.m.uVG15W@bSerwi tzaringlydoemallon pxipkF- SB35td3&% 112 22 ORANGE COUNTY RE: Oakwood Sear Farm, LLC Orange County PIN: (parcel) 9EI35 -02 -9317 (easement) 9835 -10 -3558 Address: 6517 US Highway 70 Mebatie, NC 27302 STATEW E NT OF JUSTIFJCATION IN SUPPORT 0 F-TW SPECIAL USE Ph9 M IT APPLICATION I. Introductivn Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC proposes to construct a solar array- pub] fc utlIILy on 35 +/- acres of land owned by Carl and Helen Mato. The property Is locates! on US Highway 7011ear the Intersection of buckhorn Road. Thee property Is iwrrently zoned Rur81 Residential (H). The majorlty of the properties adjacent the site are also Htiral Residential (R1.), The easement with site access Is Tamed f:C5 (Existing Commercla1) wlth one adjoIn.Ing parcel zoned NC2 (Nelghborhood Commercla1). The solar array proposed meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the abllfty of future generations In meeting their needs as required In the Grange County Cc rn p rehen s Iva Flan. The proposed solar array fulfills the County and the State of North Carolina's goal to reduce dependence on fosslI fuels and nuclear power and moue to a more sustainable form of generation. in recent years, across the US we have seen solar energy becoMne competitive with fossil fuel generation. The benefits of solar energy productlon go far beyond its price cortlpetitiveness compared to Its fossli fuel Counterparts Including tax base, no ernl5slons, Increased electrical grid stability, local economic impact and lour l rite nslty development, It, Statement In Support of Applicatton This Class A Special Use Perrntlt application for a Solar Array-PublIc Utility meets all general standards for approval as required by Section 5.3.7 (A), those specific standards required by Section 5, 3.2 (a), and the requirements of 5,9 (C) . This StatemPnt addresses both general and specific stariclards as requlred by Grange County Lirdlnance. A. Tea se w}I! rnaintaln cr r}romote thepubliG he_stt#I, Saf9tV ernd �teneral welfare. If locateri where pro.0o.sed and devej a ed and operated arcardlne to the plan as submitted. The proposed solar array- public utlilty will not affect the public health or safety. Access to the site will be from US Highway 70 and formally agreed upon with the landowners. The Solar Array configuration contains no moving parts. The electric components will have an Underwriters Laboratories listing and the SolarArray wlll comply with the edition of the National Electrical Code adopted at the time of constrocOn. The Solar Array will he surrounded by a wire mesh fence with three strand barbed wire an top. The solar array wl11 not have any lighting, and no harardous substances will be utiIlzed on the site, 23 The access Is adequate for the proposed Luse and emergency services. The site will be mafntalned periodically and through scheduled maintenance and fandscaping perforated as netessary. Parking spaces will be avallable for niafntenance on site. Sall er -51on and sedirmentatlnn w111 be Mltlgated prior constructlon. During construction, erosion control measures will be taken as required in accordance with the County regulations. The solar array- public utllfty will comply with COUnty storm water regulations. All environmental buffers will also be In tomplfance. D. Tile use will alataln and enhance the value o _cc�ntf u,aus_pr� ert. unless t s use Is a pub lc e ces s1tv. I n Wh lch case the use need not I ntoin or e c the value of anti uo s pro arty. The site for the solar array Is hidden front the neighboring residences and the roadway. The nearest residence Is 410' from the site. rho site has significant natural trues, shrubs and other vegetation, The ue,getetion surrounding the site will be left undisturbed to provdde a natural buffer. The solar fartn- public utility will meet the requirements of a Type D evergreen landscape buffer Intended to obstruct views of the solar farm and preserve the appearance of the area. The solar farm produces no harmful etnfsslons, no noise, and requlres no llghting, An hidependent study has Keen performed by an appraiser that Indicates that the contiguous pro,piMles wlII r'naintaIn their value wit the Insta [fat Ion of a Solar Array. The solar faun will Increase the tax base of the County w1thout adding any burdens c existing lrefrastructuresuch as schools, water, and /or waste systems. Furthermore, the Solar Array Installation has recelved a Certificate of public Convenience and Necessity from the ttilorth Carvllna Utiil tie s Corn wI'sslon on February 2, 2035. C. The location and character pf 14a use, If developed accord[ to the igian I-OmIttud, will he In armony with the area In which t s to P I ocated and Jbfi use is In corn fence with t t+ Plan for tha physic-all davelooment of tha County as embodied Irs tense regplatlartis or In t e Comprehensive Plan, or P orlon tinerso ado . d la the t#oard ca ficrunt Cannrrolsslanars, Throughout the Orange County Lanni Use Plan references are made to the County's desire to encourage locally- generated alternative energy resources and to prornote alternative and s�istalnable Fuels. The Greenhouse bas Emission Inventio ry and Heductlon Action Plan Initlated by Orange County In 2006 suggested that private alternative energy produttlon be encourged In the County, The Grange County Comprehensive Plan designates Ibis as a ]D Year Transrd'ov a'r'ea. Allowing the subject property to develop as a solar array- pubilc utility provides an opporturilty for locally generated energy resources in Orange County and creates Income for the property owners acrd tax base for the County, The Installation will he 61 harmony and malntaln fhie character of the area. The majority of the surrounding propextles are Rural Resfdentfal with the abutting property to the south Existing commerd ail, The Solar Farm Is a low Intensity use which will, not disturb the existing wetiand areas acrd streams end ponds on site. The Installatlon will mafntaln existing trees and shrubs on site as a natural buffer which will be suppfernented as necessary to meet Type D buffer requirements, The Solar Array presents no potential hazardous waste and the production of electricity Is virtually silent with any noise from the Inverters dlssIpating to background levels at the fence line of the Solar Array. The traffic for the use will ha Tess than that of a single famlly home, 24 D. The m$t -one# provIsian of setiv o dts nsa fa lls es so x $ke anti WaWrMdequ , There w[II be nob ul I d Ings or employees on the property after cc nst ruct Ion, so there Is no need For sewage or waste disposal on slue, The Soler Array does not use any water. Any refuse generated by Ian+dscapIng maintenance will be contrrrlled and disposed by the professional serulce providers using approved and safe methods. E. Wtrlica fire and esey uad Pir otact !go issuifdclent #atborsite, The faclllty will be unmanned whit no buildings. As a result, there will be little to no demand for police, fire., or rescue squad pratectton at this locatlon. F. VehkyIar access #a ft3 site and traffic ccQ dltlon arolirid the ri #e a o3 oa ce t blo. Tfad'fic con ddtlons around the site are acceptable. The proposed Solar Array -PublIc utility will generate less trafiflc tharo one (1) single family lto,-ne after construction. G, The proposed Class A SpcidaI use Permit Is for a Solar Array- Pub 11C NJlty subject to the requiremants of Suctian 5.9.5 (C) (2) and (3) as follows- (a) Al oil site utlllly� tra s ssla id s i�alM be at ed a er ray t d o the eaten ea e placed underground. Afffrrroed. Utility and T'ransmisslon acres shall be placed underground to the extent feersrbloa. The el ,kit Lf.Lroroosed arrays srnti sr�o tr� d 4s e3 e0 fee Affirmed. Helgfrt of proposed arrays and support structures rvlY be approxim ately a feet. (t lIl L�rrayslsalar oaroels s11a11 lae clesd reed an Jacatet! Iq order t rye q rj[gc:tke glare hmard any inhabited bulidings on ail lartnt pporaerliigs nweil as adlacent street rlihts -of -way, Affirmed. The Solar panels are man with anti- {glare caa #large w1ptch rrrralrrolzes nary gflrrre. The roadway Is approx1ma tely 1030 feet front then s1te and the ra varest residence Is 410 feast from Ma site an tloese dlsfunces will prevent arty More. Forth ermere, the sour array wllr be screened by nofraral vegetation supplemented as required to meet Type D buffers tandarA The screening will Pre Vent any potential grarajrd to adf oxcen t propertles. {d � A clearly i Ifs ming sign c2mming volts e t be laded at the lease o fa all dad -an o t d Iro ns'farmers and subsjatlons, 25 Affirmed. firmed. The slorn will be clearly Marked per Coopty requirements and standards, (e) All equipment q( priiM al solar e ste S nclud uctUre fasr batterfas or storagg_cells, shall he cornpfetely epc[Dse _g by a mlraimunn e Igltit t81 foot fence w #h a self- !ne]ala�e Rate, Provided w t eenln 1n accordance 1 he-provisions cf Sag ion 6.$, - Affirmed. The site will be In enclosed pnd fn tua yi r.tlujrce a ,vJt rj this sectlon. M The a ilea t Ita a m!t of l It Insu aatice toyerling bodlly ln[ury Arad raroperty daanapedenlonst rating aminlmum e rag e_1fM1t0f 5(Q,tlw0Q,GQpernccrrrrencej Affirmed. Approprlute Instijrance coverage MYbeprovided 191A TYPe D Law Use .4, fte rshaII bag 11 r—OyWed alone any p pEllop Df the Perini e te r raft the pa rcel easement. or lonehold area locAUeV 'rd.ace t to property zoned, or otliSrwise ut[[Ized for, resldentlal use exce t w lyere sucta —narh ho is owned leased 4r lads #s of other utility easements Mjrrqnt I y use d for Ole Ctrlcal dis r Icythin or transn�is�!€x ur ses. �xistlr ue�etatlD11 , ay be used Ig satisfy landsca p[ng re a reagents. Affirmed. rmed. A Type D Land Use Buffer wlfl be used cis d0ctymeated on the site playas. (h) Decommission Ing The eppIIcant and owners, as approprlate, agree to that following as conditions In case that utility is to be abandoned; (1) The owner /operator of the facility Is requIred to notify the Orange County Plaalnlne Director In writing 60 bays prior to than planned cessation or aibandonnien# of the facility for any reason. This notice shall provide the axact date when the use of the facility will Cease. Agreed, (11) Documentation shall be provided IWlcoting that the ,public utility purchasing the power has been made aviare of the decision. Agreed, (iii) The fad IIty shall be removed within 12 months from the date a pp] fcant ceases use of the iadlfty. Agreed. KET (iv) once the infrastructure is removed from the property, owner shall obtain the necessary Erosion Control permits to re- stabilize the property. The time frame for completion shall be determined by the Orange County Erosion Control Officer. Agreed. (v) Upon removal of the facility, the Department shall cause a notice to be recorded within the Orange County Registrar of Deeds office indicating the Class A Special Use Permit has been revoked. Agreed Ili. Anticipated Development Schedule for Completion of the Project Construction is expected to begin within 4 months of receipt of the Interconnection Agreement and associated Power Purchase Agreement from Duke Energy. Construction is expected to take around 4 months. The site is expected to be operational by the end of 2018. 27 W; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment for the Oakwood Solar Farm at the Mace Site 6517 U.S. Highway 70 Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina HEnv Project #201603 Prepared for: Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC 4150 Saint Johns Parkway, Suite 1000 Sanford, Florida 32771 Prepared try: Headwater Environmental, Inc. 512 Sweetbay Court Wilmington, North Carolina 28405 Report Dated: March 1, 201 6 29 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Oakwood Solar Farm Mace Site 65f7U-S. Highway 70 Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina HEnv Project #Z01G83 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section i Executive Summary ................................................................. ...................... 1 U. Professional Statement ............................................................ ........ ............. 3 Ui|nbmaducUon- ..................................................................................... ............. 4 1. Purpose and Scope ........... ........................................................... ...... _-4 2. General Limiting Conditions ........ ........... .. ............................................. 4 K/. Site Description ......................... . ..... .................. ......................................... 5 1. Site Location and Legal Description,... ...................................................... 5 3. Current Use tfthe Site and Vkelnitv. ......................................................... 5 3, Physiog naohvon dHvd rolgeology, ............................................................. 6 V. User Provided Information .... ........... ....... - ..................................................... 6 ViRecords Revkew_ ........ .. ......................... ............... - ..................................... 7 1. Standard Database Review ............................... ........................................ T 2. Addltlonal Environmental Records ........................................... ............... 12 VU, Site Reconnaissance ..................................................................................... 13 1. Methodology ............... ........................ ................. ....... .. .................... 13 3. Physical and Visual Limitations ............................... ............................... 14 3. Site Observations ...... ............................................................................ 14 4. Adjoining Proper-ties ............................. . .......... .................................... 14 VUiHistorical Revew... ......... ---- ................................................................. 15 1. Sanborn Mapping ... .... ......... .... ...... ........................... -........ ........ 15 2, City Directories .... ............... .-~........ ..^.,.,'........ --- --------------- ............ 15 3. Aer[aJ Photography .............. --...... ............. ....................... ........ ........ 15 4, Historical TopographIc Mapn-- .................. ...................... ^................ 16 5. Add ition$|Histodca I RexsoWyneo.-- ......... .............................................. 16 #L Interviews ......................................... -........................................................ 16 X. No Services ...... ........................... .......... ........................................ 17 0. Findings and Conclusion ......................... ................ . ..... ,..................... ...17 XU. References ..... - ....... ........................ ........... . ..... .................................... 19 Appendices Appendix/\ - FigUres Appendix B- User Provided Information Appendix C- Records Review Appendix D- Site Photos Appendix E - Historicm]Referenceo Appendix F-Qualifications 30 HEnv Project #201603 March 1, 2016 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The approximate 53 -acre site is located at 6517 U.S. Highway 70 in Mebane, Grange County, North Carolina. According to the Orange County GIS, the site is identified as Parcel Identification Number (Pled) 9835 -02- 9137. The parcel is owned by Mr. Carl J. Mace, A legal description of the parcel is included in feed Book 1313, Page 319_ The subject site (or site) is comprised of the entire legal parcel. The project area, includes the limits of a proposed solar farm. The project area is, located within the subject site. The approximate 25 -acre project area is to be defined by Oakwood Solar Farm, t-LC, their successors, and/or assigns. Recognized environmental conditions (RECs) were not identified within the current project area. The majority of the site is comprised of scrub /shrub vegetation. The site was cleared for timber purposes 3 to 5 years ago. The southeast portion of the site is used as staging for Mace Grading Company, Inc. Two man -made ponds are located on the southern and northwestern portions of the site, respectively. A stream is located on the northeast portion of the site. No buildings are located within the site boundary- The site has been used for agricultural, pastoral, and silvicultural purposes since at least 1938. A man -made pond has been located on the southern portion of the site since the 1960s- Two roan -made ponds on the northeastern and northwestern portions of the site have been successively filled and drained on different occasions since the 19700980s_ Mace Grading Company, Inc, has utilized the southeast portion of the site as a staging area since 201112012. HEnv was unable to determine the date of first developed use of the subject site_ The inability to determine the date of first developed use represents a data gap. However, based on the past use of the site for agricultural, pastoral. and silv[cultural purposes, this data gap does not represent a recognized environmental condition (REC) of the site, The site is bounded on the north and east by wooded land and residential dwellings, to the southeast by Mace Grading Company, Inc -; to the south by residential dwellings; and to the west by residential dwellings, two ponds, wooded land, and pasture land. The surrounding lands were historically used for agricultural purposes or otherwise wooded and undeveloped. Residential development began to increase on the 'lands to south in the 1950s, and on the lands to the east and west in the 1970s, Mace Grading Company, Inc. was established on the adjoining property to the southeast in the 1970s, We have performed a Phase i Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM Practice E1527 -13 of the site located at 6517 U.S. Highway 70 in Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina. Any ezc:eplions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section III of this report. This assessment has revealed no evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the site, except for the fallowing: HEnv observed three empty ASTs. (varying between 250- gallon and 1,000- gallons in volume), six 55- gallon drums (contents unknown), and seven empty 5- gallon motor oil buckets on the southeast portion of the site. Petroleum stained sail was observed around the perimeter of the ASTs, drums. and buckets_ The area of stained soil represents a REC of the site. Presuming the area of stained soil is outside the project area, further assessment may not be warranted. HEnv Project #2D1603 March 1, 2D16 31 Piles of rniscelianeous solid waste were observed on the southeast portion of the site. The solid waste piles are substantial and include asphalt, timber, gravel, concrete /construction rubble, 12 -inch corrugated plastic piping, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and other assorted trash, The miscellaneous solid waste falls within the limits of the proposed project area. Proper removal of the miscellaneous solid waste represents a 13PR of the site. F HEnv Frofcot #207603 March t, 2015 PROFESSIONAL STATEMENT In conducting this Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA), I, Carmen Paul Pascarosa, Jr., of Headwater Environmental. Inc. (HEnv) have the specific qualifications based can education, training, and experience to assess a property of the nature, history, and setting of the subject site. I have developed and performed the all appropriate Inquiries in conformance with the standards and practices set forth in 40 CFR Part 312, Carmen Paul Pascarosa, Jr. Headwater Envlronmentai, Inc. President 3 March 1, 2016 32 HEnv Project #201603 ~/march 1, 2016 33 Ill. INTRODUCTION 111.1. Purpose and Scope On February 8, 2016, HEnv was authorized by Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for the site located at 6517 U,S. Highway 70 in Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina. The purpose of this Phase I ESA, was to identify on -site or riff -site recognized environmental conditions (R.ECs) that may adversely affect the subject site. The environmental assessment was conducted in accordance with ASTM E 1527 -13 and EPA Standards and Practices for All Appropriate Inquiries. The environmental assessment was conducted under the supervision or responsible charge of an individual that qualifies as an enuironmentaI professional. as def ined in 40 CFR §312. This report is provided 'for Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC; ESA Renowab €es, LLCF their successors, and/or assigns. This report is not intended to be used or relied upon in connection with other projects or by other unidentified third parties. The use of this report by any undesignated third party or parties will be at such party's sole risk and HEnv disclaims €iabifity for any such third party use or reliance. 111.2. General t- Imiting Conditions This report involves a site reconnaissance, review of regulatory information, any historical summary in accordance with the ASTIV standard. In conducting this Phase i ESA, HEnv used and assumed accuracy and completeness in Information obtained from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) and/or the Orange County government. Additionally, HEnv used information obtained from a database search prepared by Environmental Data Resources, Inc. (IsDR). It should be noted that a Phase I ESA does not Include subsurface exploration or chemical screening of soil and groundwater. Therefore, no statement of scientific certainty can be made regarding subsurface conditions that may be the result of on -site or off site sources. The findings and conclusions of this report are based on professional judgment regarding the data gathered during the course of this assessment. The findings of this Phase I ESA are based on the conversations, data reviews, and field observations noted in this report. The findings could change, based on other information that could become available in the future. HEnv is not liable for the discovery or elimination of hazards that may potentially cause damage, accidents, or injury. ASTM E- 1527 -13 defines a "recognized environmental condition" (ICE) as: "the presence or likely presence of any hazardous substances or petroleum products on a property under conditions that indicate an existing release, a past release, or a material threat of a release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products into structures on the property or into the ground, groundwater, or surface water of the property. The term includes hazardous substances or petroleum products even under conditions in compliance with laws. The term is not intended to include de minim €s conditions that generally do not present a threat to human health or the environment and that generally would not be the subject of an enforcement action If Drought to the attention of appropriate governmental agencies." 4 HEnv Project U01603 March 1, 2018 34 ASTM E 1527 -13 defines a `controlled recognized environmental condition" (CREC) as: a recognized environmental condition resulting from a past release of hazardous substances or petroleum products that has been addressed to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority (for example, as evidenced by the issuance of a no further action letter or equivalent, or meeting risk -based criteria established by regulatory authority), with hazardous substances or petroleum products allowed to remain in place subject to the implementation of required controls_ ASTM E 9517 -13 defines a "historical recognized environmental condition" (I-IREC) as: a past release of any hazardous substances or petroleum products that has occurred in connection with the {property and has been addressees to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authority or meeting unrestricted use criteria established by a regulatory authority, without subjecting the property to any required controls. ASTM E- 1527 -13 defines a "business environmental rids (BER) as "a risk which can have a material environmental or environmentally - driven impact on the business associated with the currant or planned use of a parcel of commercial real estate ". ASTM E 1527 -13 defines a °data: gap" as a lade of or inability to obtain information required by this practice despite good faith efforts by the environmental professional to gather such information. Data daps may result from incompleteness in any of the activities required by this practice, including, but not limited to site reconnaissance, historical review, database review, and interviews. ,Additional limiting conditions irnpc)sed by the client. or hindrances encountered during the site visit are explained in further detail in Section VII of this report. IV. SITE DESCRIPTION IVA . Site Location and Legal Description The approximate 53 -acre site is located at 61517 U.S. Highway 70 in Mebane, North Carolina. According to the Grange County GIS, the site is Identified as Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9835 -02 -9137. The parcel is owned by Mr_ Carl J. Mace. Ak legal description of the parcel is included in Deed Boar 1313. Page 319_ An existing access road +extends north from Highway 70 to the subject site. The access read traverses land also awned by Mr. Mace, The project area includes the limits of a proposed solar farm. The proposed solar farm is located on than central portion of the site, The approximate 25 -acre project area is to be defined by Oakwood Solar Farm, LL C, their successors, or assigns. IV.2. Current Use of the Site and Vicinity The site is undeveloped scruWshrub land. The southeast portion of the site is used a staging area by Mace Grading Company, Inc, The site is currently zoned R1 (residential). R HEnv Project #201603 March 1. 2016 35 The site is bounded on the north and east by wooded land and residential dwellings, to [lie southeast by Mace Grading and Contracting, to the south by residential dwellings; and to the west by residential dwellings, two ponds, wooded land, and pasture land_ The surrounding residential and commercial properties utilize septic systems for wastewater, and OrangefAlamance Water Systems, Inc. provides potable water. IV.3. Physiography and tdydrogeology The subject site is located in the Piedmont physiographic region of North Carolina. The Piedmont is characterized by irregular plains and rolling hills. Elevations generally range from about 90 feet to 350 feet above mean sea level (M L), but rise to about 1,300 feet at the interface with the Eastern Mountains. Numerous rivers and streams comprise a major feature of the landscape_ HEnv reviewed the 7.5- Minute series, united Status Geological Survey (USES), Efland, North Carolina Quadrangle (Figure 1), dated 2502. According to the topographic map, the site is situated between 660 and 710 feet above mean sea level (MSL)e The site slopes downgradient towards the east, north, and west. Two unnamed streams (dashed blue lines) are mapped on the northeast portion of the site and along the western boundary of the site, respectively. Several impoundments are mapped along the western strearn_ The two streams flow north towards Lake Michael. The confluence of the two streams is located approximately 450 feet north of the site. Lake Michael drains to Lower Back Creek (via Mill Creek), which is in the Cape Fear Diver basin. Lands to the north. east, and west are downgradlent of the site. Lands to the south are slightly upgradient. The direction of groundwater flow generally follows surface topography. As such, the overall direction of groundwater flow would be expected to flow radially to the north. east, and west from the central portion of the site. The actual groundwater flow direction cannot be determined without site - specific groundwater information obtained through the installation of groundwater monitoring wells_ V. USER PROVIDED INFORMATION The User Is defined by A TM as the party seeking to use Practice E1527 -13 to complete an environmental site assessment of the site_ A user may include, without limitation, a potential purchaser of site, a potential tenant of site, an owner of site. a lender, a. property manager, or developer_ The completed user Questionnaire was provided by Mr. Kyle Campbell of ESA Rene abler, LLC, on February 8, 2016 (Appendix B). Mr. Campbell indicated the reason for completing this 'Phase I ESA is for development of a ground mount solar faun. The following information was obtained from the User Questionnaire: The User indicated they are not aware of activity and land use limitations associated with the site. • The User indicated they do not have specialized knowledge pertaining to the site or surrounding properties. N. HEnv Project #201603 March 1, 2016 MET The User did not provide commonly known or reasonably ascertainable information. The User Indicated the purchase price represents the fair market value. The User indicated they area not aware of obvious indicators that point to the presence of likely presence of contamination at the site. iii. RECORDS REVIEW The purpose of the records review Is to obtain and review records that will help Identify I ECs in connection with the subject site. The ASTM standard regulatory databases and additional databases was conducted by EDR. EDR searched databases maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the NGD EQ. The EDR database results are included in Appendix C. If deemed necessary, HEnv will utilize the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), in order to review additional information on file NCDEQ, ERA, or local municipality. VIA. Standard Database Review The regulatory records search Involves searching a series of databases for facilities that are located within a specified distance from the subject site. The ASTM standard specifies an approximate rnlnimum search distance from the subject site for each database. The following table indicates the standard environmental record sources and the approximate rninimum search distances for each. Standard Environmental Record Sources Approximate Alllnfrnum Search Distance Per ASTM mites 1.0 Federal NPL Federal Dellsted NPL 0 5 Federal CERCLIS 0.5 Fedwal CERCLIS NFRAP Q.5 Foderal RCRA CORRACTS 1.0 Federal RCRA non- CORRACTS TSa D's Faderal RCRA Generators Subject Site and Adjoining Pre erties Federal I C #EC Subject Site Only Federal ERNS Su ect Site Only State and Tribal hazardovs Waste Sites NPL Equivalent) 1 0 State and Tribal Hazardous Waste Sites CERCLIS E ulvalent 0.5 State and Tribal Landfill and /or solid wart$ film oral sites 0.5 State and Tribal LUST ti.5 State and Tribal Registered UST Sub ect Site and Ad otnin Ptapartles State and Tribal VEC Subject Site Only 0.5 - 0.5 Mate and Tribal Voluntary Cleanup r^P Sites State and Tribal Brownfleld Sites While this attempt at verification is rnade with dine diligence, HEnv cannot guarantee the accuracy of the record(s) search beyond that of information provided by [lie regulatory 7 HEnw Project #201603 March 1„ 2016 37 report(s). HEnv makes no warranty regarding the accuracy of the database report information included within the regulatory report(s). Distances recommended by ASTM Practice E1527 -13 were maintained for the databases reviewed. Federal National Priority List (NPL) The NPL is the list of national priorities among ther known releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances, pollutants, or contaminants throughout the United States and its territories. The site is not listed on the NPL. There are no properties on the NPL within one mile of the site, Federal Delisted NPL The National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCCP) establishes the criteria that the EPA uses to delete sites from the NPL. In accordance with 40 CFR 300.425.(e), sites may be deleted from the NPL where no further response is appropriate. The site is not Included on the Delisted NPL. There are no properties on the Delisted NPL within 0.5 mile of the site. Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS) CERCLIS contains data on potentially hazardous waste sites that have been reported to the EPA by states. municipalities, private companies and private persons, pursuant to Section 103 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ( CERCLA). CERCLIS contains sites which are either proposed to or on the NPL and sites which are In the screening and assessment phase for passible inclusion on the NPL. This review includes properties on the CERCLIS No Further Action Planned (NFRAP) database. The CERCLIS NFR,AP include sites that, to the best of EPA's knowledge, assessment at a site has been completed and that EPA has determined no further steps will be taken to list this site on the National Priorities List (NPL), unless information indicates this decision was not appropriate or other oonsiderations require a recommendation for listing at a later time- The slue is not listed on the CERCLIS databases. There are no properties on the CERCLIS database within 0.5 toile of the site. Federal resource Conservation and Recovery (RCRA) Lists: RCRA Corrective Action Report (CORRACTS) CORRACTS identifies hazardous waste handlers with RCRA corrective action activity- RCRA Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD) EPA's comprehensive information system, provid`rri.g access to data supporting the RCRA of 1976 and the Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments (HSWA) of 1984. The database includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, stare. treat and/or dispose of hazardous waste as defined by the RCRA, HEnv Project #201603 March 1, 2016 W. Transporters are individuals or entities that move hazardous waste from the generator offsite to a facility that can recycle, treat, store, or dispose of the waste_ TSDFs treat, stare, or dispose of the waste, Federal 'RCRA Generators The database includes selective information on sites which generate, transport, stare, treat andlor dispose of hazardous waste as defined by the RCRA. Large quantity generators (LQGs) generate over 1,000 kilograms (kg) of hazardous waste, or over 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per rronth. Small quantity generators (SQGs) generate between 100 kg and 1,000 kg of hazardous waste per month. Conditionally exempt small quantity generators (CESO s) generate less thara 100 kg of hazardous waste, or less than 1 kg of acutely hazardous waste per month. The site Is not listed on the RCRA CQRRACTS or TSD databases. There are no properties on the RCRA CORRACTS or TSD databases within one mile of the site_ neither the site, nor adjoining properties, are ilsted on RCRA Generators list. Federal and State Engineering Controls (FCC) The EC is a listing of sites with engineering controls in place. Engineering controls include various forms of raps, building foundations, liners, and treatment methods to create pathway elimination for regulated substances to enter environmental media or effect human health. The State of North Carolina currently does not maintain an EC database, Federal and State Institutional Controls (IC) The IC Is a fisting of sites with institutional controls in place. Institutional controls include administrative measures, such as groundwater use restrictions, construction restrictions, property use restrictions, and post remedriation care requirements intended to prevent exposure to contaminants remaining on site_ [deed restrictions are generally required as part of the institutional controls. The subject site is not included on the IC database. Federal Emergency Responso Notification System (lERNIS) ERNS records and stores Information can reported releases of oil and hazardous substances_ The subject site is not included on the ERNS database_ State hazardous Substance Disposai Site (RSD ) The State HSDS records are locations of uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. The records include sites on the NPL as well as those on the state priority list. The site is not listed on the HSID . There is one property can the HSIDS database within one mile of the site. 9 HEnv Pro]ecl #201603 March 1, 2016 39 • General Electric Co,, Mebane operation, State Route 1374 -This property is located approximately 2.200 south - southwest and downgradient of the site. Based on the distance From the site, this HSDS Iisling does riot represent a REC of the site. Slate and Tribal Hazardous Waste Sites (SHWS) Locations of uncontrolled and unregulated hazardous waste sites. The site is not listed on the SHWS. Thee is one property on the SHWS database within one mile of the sits: Pak -Lila, 6568 East Washington Street - This property Is located approximately 1,CO04eet south- southeast and slightly iupgradient of the site. Based on the distance from the subject site, this incident does not represent a REC of the site. State and Tribal Landfill andlor Solid Waste Disposal Sites, Solid Waste FacititieslLandfills ( WLILF) :SVlFILF type records typically contain an inventory of solid waste disposal facilities or landfills in a particular state. [depending on the state, these may be active or inactive facilities or open dumps that failed to meet IRCRA Subtitle D Section 4004 criteria for solid waste landfills or dispos5al cites. Old Landfill Inventory (OLI) Old landfill inventory location information. Does not include no further action sites and other agency lead sites). The site is not listed as a solid waste disposal site. No properties are listed on the SWLILF databases within 0.5 mile of the site. State and Tribal Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) database This database contains information obtained from the nlCDEQ. It provides an expianation of current and historic activity for individual sites. as well as what was previously found in the Incident Management Database_ Sites in this database with Incident Numbers are considered LUSTS. The site is not listed on the LUST database. Four properties and three incidents are on the LUST database are mapped with 0.5 miles of the site, Mace Grading Company, Inc., 6517 Highway 70 - The property is located southeast and adjoining the site. There are two incidents associated with this facilily; Incident 20432 Mace Grading Company, Inc. installed one 7,500 - gallon diesel UST in 1975 and an 5,000- gallon diesel UST in 1985. The 'UST basin was located approximately 375 feet southeast and crass- gradient of the site_ According to the "LIST Closure Report" prepared by Omega Services, Inc_ on January 1, 9999, petroleum contaminated soil was encountered during UST removal. Free product was not observed during removal, and the approximate depth to groundwater was 10 HEnv Project #201603 March 1. 2016 MEG measured to be 35 below ground surface (bgs). Approximately 15 tons of contaminated soil were removed from the UST basin down to 10 feet bgs_ The fuel pump was located above the USTs. and was also removed. After excavation, laboratory analysis of the soil for petroleum hydrocarbons was below detectable Levels (BDL), ,A groundwater sample was not deemed unwarranted. On August 18, 1999, the NCDEQ issued a "No Further Action" letter. Based on the distance from the subject site and lack of reported groundwater contamination, this incident does not represent a REC of the site. Incident 22369 Mace Grading Company, Inc. installed one 2,000-gallon diesel UST in May 1984, The UST basin was located approximately 3501 feet southeast of the site. According to the "Tank Closure Report" prepared by Environmark, P.A, on July 7, 1997, laboratory analysis of the soil detected diesel ravage organics at 26 parts per million (pprn). At the time, 26 ppm of DRO was below the NCDEQ action level of 40 ppm (Nate: The DRO action level was reduced to 10 ppm in the early 2000s). Neither groundwater, nor free product. was detected during UST removal. In October 2000, the NGDEQ requested additional information regarding the product line and pump island. Foust Coil Company, Inc. confirmed the product line and pump island was located above the UST and removed with the USTs. On ,January 18, 2001, the NCDEQ issued a "No Further Action" letter_ Based on Vie distance from the subject site and lack of reported groundwater contarr7ination, this incident does not represent a REC of the site, • Bernell Company (Cassell Company), 6600 East Washington Street - This Incident occurred approximately 800 feet south and upgradient of the site. Upon removal of a 1 .000- gallon gasoline UST, sail and groundwater contamination was detected. Based on the distance from the site, this LUST does not represent a REC of the site, • Sams Bart, 6321 Highway 70 This incident occurred approximately 1,500 Feet southeast and upgradient of the site. In November 2008, one 8,000 - gallon gasoline UST, 8,000- gallon gasoline UST, and one 4,000- gallon gasoline UST were removed. Groundwater contamination was not reported. Based on the distance from the site, this incident does not represent a REC of the site_ LUST Trust Fund Database (LUST TRUST) This database contains information about claims against the State: Trust Funds for reimbursements for expenses incurred while remediating LUSTS. The site is not listed can the LUST TRUST database_ There is one property on the LUST TRUST database within 0,5 mile of the site: • Cassell Company, 6600 East Washington Street - This incident occurred approximately 800 feet south and upgradient of the site. Upon removal of a 1,000- gallon gasoline LIST, sail and groundwater contamination was detected. Rased on the distance from the site, this LUST incident does not represent a REC of the site, 11 HEnv Projed #201603 March 9, 2096 41 State and Tribal Underground Storage Tank (UST) database UST's are regulated under Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and must be registered with the state department .responsible for administering the UST program, Availab €e information varies by state program. The site is not listed on the UST database. The adjoining property to the southeast is included can the UST database: • Mace Grading Company, Inc., 6517 Highway 70 — In May 1984, Mace Grading Company, Inc. installed one 2,000 - gallon diesel UST. The UST basin was located approximately 350 feet southeast of the site. The UST was removed in July 1997. Mace Grading Company, lnc. Installed one 7.500- gallon diesel UST In 1975 and an 8,000- gallon diesel UST in 1985. The UST basin was located approximately 875 feet southeast and cross - gradient of the site, The U Ts were removed in January 1999_ These USTs are no longer located at the adjoining property to the southeast and do not represent a REC of the site. LAST (Leaking Above Ground Storage Tanks) This database includes a listing of leaking aboveground storage tank locations. The site is not listed on the LAST database. There is one property on the LAST database mapped within 0.5 mile of the site: • NC DMV, Interstate 40/Interstate 85 Scale Facility — This incident occurred over one mile southeast of the site and is improperly mapped on the EDR report. Based on the distance from the site, this Incident does not represent a REC of the site. State and Tribal Voluntary Cleanup (VCP) sites Responsible Party Voluntary Action site locatlons_ Th,e site is not listen on the 'VCP database. There are no propertles on the 'VCP database within 0.5 mile of the site. State and Tribal Brownfield Sites A brownfield site is an abandoned, idled, or underused property where the threat of environmental contamination has hindered its redevelopment, All of the sites in the inventory are working toward a brownfeld agreement for cleanup and liability con(rol. The site is not listed on the Brownfield database, There are no properties on the Brownfield database within 0_5 mile of the site. V1.2. Additional Environmental Records Incident Management Database (IMD) A record of sail or groundwater contamination incidents. The site is not listed on the IUD. There are four properties within one mile of the site that are listed can the IMD: 12 HEnv Prolact x#201603 March 1, 2016 W • Mace Grading Company, Inc., 0517 Highway 70 NC DIVIV, Interstate 401interstate 85 Scale Facility Pak -Lice, 6:508 East Washington Street • Bernell Company (Cassell Company), 6600 East Washington Street Each of the properties on the IUD are included can either the, DUST, LUST TRUST, LAST, or SHWS databases and previously discussed. used on the distance and /or elevation relative to the site, the ,properties on the IMD do not represent a REC of the site. Dry Cleaners Databases A list of former and active dry cleaning facilities are compiled on multiple data sets provided by EDR. The site is not listed on a dry cleaners database. There are no properties within 0.6 mile of the site that are listed on the Dry Cleaners database. Historical Automotive Stations EDR has searched selected national collections of business directories and has collected listings of potential gas station /filling stationfservice station sites that were available to EDR researchers. The site is not listed as a Historical Automotive Station. No properties on the Historical Automotive Stations database are mapped within 0.5 mile of the site. US Brownfields The US Brownfield$ Identifies Brownfield properties inventoried with the EPA. The properties in the lasting are addressed by Cooperative Agreement Recipients and Targeted Brownfields Assessments,- Neither the site, nor the properties located within one mile of the site, are identified on the US Brownfieids database- EDR Orphan Summary The Orphan Summary lists Incidents that are not included can the Radius Map due to Inadequate address information and poor geospatial data. Neither the sate, nor the properties located within one mile of the site are identified on the Orphan Summary- VII. SITE RECONNAISSANCE VIIA1 Methodology Ur. Paul Pascarosa of HEnv conducted the site reconnaissance on February 11, 2016, Ur. Pascarosa rnet with Mr. Carl Mace prior to conducting the reconnaissance. The weather at the time of the site visit was sunny and in the high -30s (degrees Fahrenheit). 13 43 HEnv Project #201603 March 1, 2016 Mr. Pascarosa entered the site from a paved access road extending north from Highway 70, The interlor and perimeter of the site was walked and visually assessed. Photographs taken during the site reconnaissance are provided in Appendix D- The adjacent properties were visually observed from the limits of the subject site and public right -of -ways, V111.2. Physical and Visual Limitations The site was assessed to the extent feasible and reasonable. Dense vegetation is located throughout the site. The dense vegetation creates a visual limitation to the site visit, Additional physical and visual limitations were not encountered during the site visit. V11.3. Site Observations The majority of the site is comprised of scrublshrub vegetation. The site was cleared for timber purposes 3 to 5 years ago.. The southeast portion of the site is used as a staging for Dace Grading Company, Inc. Two roan -made ponds are located on the southern and northwestern portions of the site, respectively. A stream is located on the northeast portion of the site, No buildings are located within the site boundary - Piles of miscellaneous salld waste were observed on the southeast portion of the site. The solid waste piles are substantial and include asphalt, timber, gravel, concretelconstruction rubble, 12 -inch corrugated plastic piping, cardboard, aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and other assorted trash- The miscellaneous solid waste appears to be surficial. Proper removal of the miscellaneous solid waste represents a BBR of the site. HEnv observed three empty ASTs (varying between 250- gallon and 1,000- gallons in volume), six 55 gallon drums (contents unknown), and seven empty 5- gallon mentor oil buckets. Petroleum stained soil was observed around the perimeter of the ASTs, drums, and buckets, The area of stained soil represents a REC of the site, Additionally, HEnv observed an approximate 10,000 - gallon empty AST on the southern portion of the site, north of the pond. Neither stained soil, nor evidence of a leak was observed around the empty AST, The approximate 10,000- gallon AST does not represent a REC of the site. Refer to Figure 2, Appendix A, for a depiction of the site and surrounding properties, VIIIIA. Adjoining Properties The site is bounded on the north and east by wooded land and residential dwellings. The residential dwellings and wooded land extend over 1,000 feet to the north and east. The site Is bounded on the southeast by Make Grading Company. Inc, Numerous vehicles, storage buildings, construction equipment, and miscellaneous solid waste were observed throughout the adjoining property to the southeast. Two -- 10,004- gallon dlesel ASTs are located approximately 500 feet south of the site. Mace Grading Company, Inc. uses the ASTs for fueling fleet vehicles. An above grourGd fuel line and pump system are iocated adjacent to the ASTs, Based on the distance from the subject site, the 14 M, HF-nv Project 4201 n3 March 1, 2018 diesel fuel ASTs do not represent a REC of the site. Three former ASTs have been cut in half and are utilized as a covered storage area. This covered storage area resembles active ASTs when viewed can aerial photography. The covered storage area does not represent a REC of the site. The site is bounded on the south by residential dwallings, followed by Highway 70. ,Additional residential dwellings are located on the south side of Highway 70. The site is bounded on the west by residential dwellings, two ponds, wooded land, and pasture land. Residential dwellings and pasture land extend over 1,004 feet west. Vill. HISTORICAL REVIEW `V'111.1. Sanborn Mapping The Sanborn Library includes more than 1.2 million fire insurance maps from Sanborn. Bromley, Perris & Browne, Hopkin ,5, Barlow and others which track historical property usage in approximately 12,000 American cities and towns. The site is located in an area that was not mapped by the Sanborn company (Appendix E). V111.2.. City Directories The Orange County Public Library In Hillsborough, forth Carolina does not have city directories available for review, HEnv reviewed the Haines and Polk City Directories at the Chapel Hill Public Library. Directories for the years 1980 to 2016 are available for review and include listings for Orange County. However, the directories do not include listings for Mebane, North Carolina. The site is located in a historically rural area with no coverage available in the city directories. Based on the information obtained from other historical resources, the lack of city directory data does not represent a data gap. il1111.3. Aerial Photography We have reviewed aerial photographs of the site and surrounding properties for evidence of farmer usage which may constitute a potential for environmental concern. HEnv obtained the historic aerial photographs from the Orange Counter Snail and Water Conservation District and the NC One Pap online mapping resource. The aerial photographs reviewed were dated 1930. 1942, 1955, 1966, 1982, 1993, 2008. and 2013 (Appendix E). 1938 and 1955 Aerial Photographs - The central portion of the site is mapped as agricultural land. Wooded land is located on the northeastern, southern, and northwestern portions of the site. Wooded land, agricultural land, and residential dwellings are mapped throughout the site vicinity. Highway 70 is located approximately 450 feet south of the site. 1965 Aerial Photograph - A man -made pond is visible on the southern portion of the site. The remainder of the site and surrounding properties appear similar to the 1955 photograph. 15 45 HEnu Project #201603 March 1, 2116 1972 Aerial Photograph - Cleared land and a man -made pond are visible on the southern portion of the site. Residential development is underway on lands east of the site, The remainder of the site and surrounding properties appear similar to the 1966 photograph_ 1982 Aerial Photograph - A man -made ponds is visible on the northeast portion of the site. The majority of the site appears to be in a pastoral setting, mace Grading Company, Inc. appears to occupy the adjoining property to the southeast. Increased residential development is visible along Highway 70. The surrounding properties appear similar to the 1972 pliatograph_ 1993 Aerial Photograph - The site is Brooded. Mace Grading Company, Inc. appears to have encompassed additional land to the southeast. Industrial buildings are visible on lands located south of Highway 70. Surrounding properties to the north, east, and west appear similar to the 1982 photograph, 2008 Aerial Photograph - The site is wooded. A man-made pond is visible on the northwest portion of the site. The pond on the northeast portion of the site has been drainer!. The pond on the southern portion of the site has been ,partially drained. The surrounding properties appear similar to the 1993 photograph, 2013 Aerial Photograph -= The site is cleared (trees rernoved for silvicul.tural purposes). The southeastern portion of the site appears to be utilized as a ataging area for dace Grading Company, Inc. The ponds on the southern and northwestern portions of the site are bank full_ The surrounding properties appear similar to the 2008 photograph_ VIIIA. Historical Topographic gaps Topographic wraps prepared by USGS utilize asserted mapping symbols and shapes to help determine the Iocatlon of past and present buildings and land use types (Appendix E), Historical topographlc maps were reviewed to help ascertain the past use of the site. A review of the site physiography is discussed in Section 1113 of this report. U GS, Efland, North Carolina, 7.5- Minute Topographic Quadrangle, dated 1968 The central portion of the site is mapped as cleared land, Wooded land is located on the northeastern, southern, and northwestern portions of the site. A man-made pond is depicted on the southern portion of the site. Wooded land, agricultural land, and residential dwellings are mapped throughout the site vicinity_ Highway 70 is located approximately 450 feet south of the site. VIII.5. Additional Historical Resource AdditionaE historical records were not reviewed during the scope of this report, Ix. INTERVIEWS On February 26, 2016, HEnv conducted a telephone interview with Mr. Carl Mace, the current owner of the site. Mr. Mace has over 50 years knowledge of the site and surrounding properties. Mr. Mace acquired the property from his paternal family in the early 1970s. Mr. Mace indicated the site was planted with soy beans during his youth, and was 'later used as caw pasture until the 1980s. The site was used for silvicultural 16 HEnv Project M1603 March 1, 2016 I purposes from the 1980s until 2012. when it was cleared. Mr. Mace established Mace Grading Company on the adjoining property to the south in the 1970s, Mr. Mace (indicated he is not aware' of (1) any pending, threatened, or past litigation relevant to hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on, or from the site; (2) any pending, threatened or past administrative proceedings relevant to hazardous substances or petroleum products in, on or from the site. and (3) any notices from any governmental entity regarding any possible violation of environmental laws or possible liability relating to hazardous substances or petroleum products. According to Mr. Masan Sheppard with the Orange County Fire Marshall's Office, there is no record of spill response or hazardous waste recovery at the site, r_ Sheppard was not aware of the UST removal activity at the adjoining property to the southeast. On February 24, 2016, HEnv contacted Moan with the Grange County department of Environmental Health, According to ,loan, there is no record of well or septic permits associated with the site. On February 24, 2016, HEnv contacted OrangeJAlamance Water Systerns, Inc. According to availabte personnel, the surrounding properties are connected to public water services, and utilize septic systems for waste water- X. NON - SCOPE SERVICES HEriv was conducted a Wetland Delineation at the subject site. HEnv identified two wetland areas and two ponds within the site boundary. It is estimated that jurisdictional wetlands occupy 3 to 5 acres of the site. The ponds encompass approximately 5 to 8 acres. Detailed findings of that report are provided under a separate cover. X1. FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION The approximate 53 -acre site is located at 6517 U.S. Highway 70 in Mebane, North Carolina_ According to the Orange County CIS, the site is identified as Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 0835 -02 -9137. The majority of the site is comprised of scrub/shrub vegetation. The southeast portion of the site is used as staging for Mace Grading Company, Inc. Two roan -made ponds are located on the southern and northwestern portions of the site, respectively. A stream is located on the northeast portion of the site. No buildings are located within the site boundary. We have performed a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTPui Practice E1527 -13 of the site located at 6517 U.S. Highway 70 in Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina. Any exceptions to, or deletions from, this practice are described in Section III of this report. This assessment has revealed evidence of recognized environmental conditions in connection with the site: HEnv observed three empty ASTs (varying between 50- gallons and 1,000 - gallons in volume), six 55- gallon drums (contents unknown), and seven empty 5- gation motor oil buckets on the southeast portion of the site. Petroleum stained soil was observed around the perimeter of the ASTs, drums, and buckets. The 17 HPnv Project #201603 March 1, 2M 47 area of stained soil represents a REC of the site. Presuming the area of shined soil is outside the project area, further assessment may not be warranted. Piles of miscellaneous solid waste were observed on the southeast portion of (tie site. The solid waste piles are substarntial and include asphalt, timber, gravel, concretekon truction rubble, 12 -inch corrugated plastic piping. cardboard, aluminium cars, plastic bottles, and other asserted trash. The miscellaneous solid waste falls within the limits of the proposed project area. Proper removal of the miscellaneous solid waste represents a BER of the site. 18 HEnv Project 9201603 March 1, 2016 W; X11. REFERENCES ASTM Designation E 1527-13, Standard Practice for Environmental 84e Assessments., Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process Enviromark, P.A., "Tank Closure Report" for Mace Grading Company, Inc., dated July 21, 1997 Environmental Data Resources, Inc-, Certified Sanborn Map Report, dated February 8, 2016 Environmental Data Resources, Inc.. The EDR Radius Map Report, dated February 26. 2016 NC One Map, http:llwvrw.ncoflemao.com, histoHc aerial photography dated 1993. 2008, and 2013 North Carolina Geological Survey, Division of Land Resources, Physiography of North Carolina, 2004 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Formerly North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources), Notice of No further Action Required, Incident 20432, Facility ID 0-020510. dated August 18, 1999 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (Formerly North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources), Notice of No further Action RequIred, Incident 22369, Facility ID M25200. dated January 18, 2001 Omega Environmental Services. Inc., 'UST Closure Reporr' for Mace, Grading Company, Inc-, dated January 18, 1999 OraRgo County GIS service, htio:lfserver2-Ct).Dratici.enc.us/OrangeNCGISIdefaullesp accessed in February 2016 (includes parcel data, aerial photography, and tax information) Orange County 'Planning and Inspections. -Site Assessment', email from Ms. Molly Boyle, dated February 11, 2016 Orange County Register of Deeds, Deed Book 1313. Page 319 Orange County Soil and Water Conservatlon Service, historic aerial photography dated 1938. 1955, 1966, 1972 and 1982 Site Reconnaissance, Mr, Paul PasGarosa, Headwater Environmental, Inc.. February 11, 2016 Telephone interview, Mr. Cad Mace, current owner of the site, February 24, 2016 Telephone Interview. Ms. Joan (last name not provided). Orange County Department of Environmental Health, February 24. 2016 User Questionnaire, Mr. Kyle Campbell, ESA Renewables, LLC, February B., 2016 USGS, Efland, North Carolina Quadrangles (7.5-minute series), dated 1968 and 2002 Voicernall, Mr. Jason Sheppard, Orange County Fire Marshall's Office, February 25, 2016 Wetland Delineation, prepared by Headwater Environmental, Inc., dated February 16. 2016 fftl�jl we APPENDIX A 50 `�y. {ry r �„ € •t � 11 "�� {. +a I r •, Wr !� � � t kl CII I t .Ji � W ar 4 5� ,f �� a .`'a, �i ]r� `,1 1�,- ',� �sr►+''i 9r + r�, •y .3�.- 'tt' -' °�t •.� "� r .� l � ''i�"rl .ti i� � �_ 'i t _ -sue. i4 11'G •+,7 EI . =4 .'k,.€`a'r.,,r I�. J ` .�, ° >. •'� #.ry '7 4'Y'TT�•¢ r �� of S 1 a•'1 !J /r' '�4_ r:1� { �- "�.,� +� � 'tea k+ f' � I�•�,•�' - ,�``�.�' r .��_• ;; �i. '1 arm. %ti., x� = I --�I. }}}+++. I7.. 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' 1 y` .y,u �f� l.• ''J:r��n,� A P'• d� - • � � ' I t�,Y ��' „A ._ ”" � � `' �' �/ a' "�., ;� �_�' {I • ' a^ { . f I . � Wes-' r,✓I� *'r �,y e �,,y �j I 1, j -� =' + --' ;a 4 — W •`t x y1 t .r 4 f F ti\ 1 I +}a ,.� v ., kl J — r — 5 ,' al �'' ► e ._ �. 1. - •er �•-r'II°.+s... e'" s =' ` y-_ —. .F ", 1+ y1 f•'' '+ ,. a!; v,..9 la`i 11 1` �i#' -°ti.� +"171. •.• yk 1 r "'t W a _ 1' �i ,. 5, ° `'• I k{ -� ly�� �,� �ti �t -� ' � �' �W �. rfa j�ty:ir,�� 9f y. `:- _ - } 'y � ,�• , r ` `t r h 7. LEGEND J 0. . M .r Site 1 O41nC r r-.— �' f k r' ti '"t F_ sT 'x �• k J r `�,'. A. _ ':a '�0.�' -,. � 5 ,.- r '�� r�, • t Yom:?• °��,,�4 �• , ',. � 0.'W r ,h`�. ����+�. 1r'`„ I HEADWATER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Source: PHASE I ESA - FIGURE 1 512 Sweethay Court U GS LOCATION MAP [Imin ton, North Carolina 7.5-minute Topographic Quadrangle Oakwood Bahr Farm, LLC Efland, NC Mace Site dated 2002 6517 U -S. Highway 70 Date-, 0211512016 Contour Interval = 10 feet Mebane, Orange County, NC Env Project #201503 Prepared is : DFH Scale V -2000' P Y . - 1 1. -1 ­ - - , - � � ..;, I - r 1t Aoprx. Plrfect Are;-,, At a of raise. solld asto RES AST A R 5'S RE B S RES C LEGEND I Site Boundary A Mace Grading and Coritfacting D Pak-Lite m w • Access. Road B Automotive repair facility E Forma-Fab Metals AST Two - 10.000 -gal diesel ASTs C Down Home Garden Center RE S Residential REG Area of stained soil, empty ASTs, 5-gallon motor oil buckets, and partially full 55-gallon drums (contents unk.) HEADWATER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC, Source: PHASE I ESA - FIGURE 2 512 Sweetbay Court SITE MAP VW111mington, North Carolina Site Reconnaissance and ESRI i Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC World Base Map Imagey Mace Site Date, 02/1512016 Mebane, NC 6517 U.S. Highway 70 006� Mebane, Orange County, NC Prepared by: DFH Scale 1'1 -500' Env Project #201603 ly INC. I 52 APPENDIX B 53 rive sJtes Various locations tlarokighout North Carolina FfEnv PropGsal #1E-'l03 Januvary 22, 2016 Environmental QuestlonnalrG for User PLEASE COMPLETE ONE PER SITE Completion required for conformance with ASTM E 1527.13, Failure to provide this Information may preclude CERCLA liability protections for the property purchaser. Please return answered form to HEnv. Site Name, Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC Lame and Title of Person Completing Questionnaire (Atease Print): - - I�rC Ip Calnp�bell Prcrje�t Mar�a��r Signature of Person Completing Questionnaire: Date; Name of Your Company and Your Contact Number (please Print): ASTM E 1527 -13 Ind1cates that, "Either the user shall make known to tha anvlronmental professional the reason why the user wants to have the phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment performed or, if the user4oas not identify the purpose of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, the environmental professional shall sssurne the purpose Is to quality for anti LLP to CERCLA liability and state this In the report." As the user of this ESA. what Is the reason for conducting the Phase I ESA? If this question Is unanswered, HEnv wlll assume that the user's reason for the FSA Is to gLiaiify for landowner 1I;ablilly protections to CERCLA liability. Please state reason for having ESA perfDrmed. Ground Mount Scalar Farris, Will you piou.fde Property Title Records and a Legal Description to HEnv? Please select ono, NO U YES ❑ � Will you provide a 50 -year chain of title abstract to HENV7 Please selacl cane: NO q YES 11 l (19.) Envlronmental liens that are filed or recorded against the site (40 CFR 312.26). ASTM E 152713 status that me usar should perform a reuiew of recorded land title records and judlcral records for environmental lions or activity and use limitations for the slto. Please forward the results of the land iltle record and judicial record review. If you would prefer. HEnv can obtain this Informatlan from a 1hlyd party provider for and additional fee. Please let HEnv knpw If you would IJ ce to contract HEnv for this service. Please select One: Client to Peovid4e HEnv to ProvIda for Addition aI Fee of $200 N. 54 fivo 51tes Various locatiolte throughout Ndr1h Crarollpet HEnv Proposal {498 -903 January 22, 2016 (1 b.) Activlty and land use Ilmltettons that are In place on the site or that have been filed or recorded In a registry (40 CFR 312.26). Are you aware of any activity use lim9tations (AULs), such as englrteering controls, land use restrlclions or Institutional controls that are In glace at Vie site andlor have been fled or recorders In a registry under federal, Iflba1, state or iocraI law? PlO asa select one, NO OX YES It yes, please explain. (2.) Specialized knowledge - As tha user of this ESA do you have any speclalized knowledge or oxperience related to the property or nearby propartles? I=or example, are you involved In the same line of business as the current or former occupants of the property or an adjoining property so that you would havo specialized knowledge of the chemicals and processes used by this type of buslness? Please select one: NIs1 � YES If yes, please explain:, (3.) Commonly known or reasonably ascertainable Information about the property (40 CPR. 312.30). Are you aware of commonly knowri or reasonably ascertainable Informalion about the property that would help the environmental professlorral to Identify condllfons Indicative of releases or threatened releases? For example: (a.) Do you know the past uses of the properly? Please aslect one: NO � YES If yes, please state uses: (b.) Do you know of specIlic chemicals (lieu are present or once were present at the properly"? Please select cane: NO YES n If yes, please explaim- — (c.) Do you know of spills or other chemleal releases that have taken place at the property? � Please soleot one: N€] Q YES If yes, please explain_ (d.) Leo you know of any environmental cleanups that have taken place at the property? Please select one; NC FX] YES 9 55 Five Situ Vartous locations throughout North Car4:ifna HEnv Proposal #16 -103 January 22, 2010 If yes, please explain:, — — (4.) Relationship of the purchase price to the fair market value of the property If It were not contaminated (40 CFR 312.29). Does the purchase prlce being paid for this property reasonably reflect the fair market value of the property? Please select one; NO YES O If n0, please explain: If yotr are aware that there Is a difference, Is the lower purchase price because contamination Is known, or believed to be present at the property? Please Select one: Na � YES If yes, please explain: — — (6.) Parcel Property owner(s), Contact Number(s), and email: A. � Helen Mace Carl Mace Access Road g, 6517 US H Y 70 916 Mebane Read C. — — — — — — — C. Mebane, NC 27342 Mebane, NC 2731 D. 252 746 3352 — Property Manager and Occripatlt(s) III Contact Number(es) PropEtrtyr Manager; - GccupantlTenant; — Qccopant)Tenant: — — (6.) The degree of obviousness of the presence or Ilkely presence of contamination at the property, and the ability to detect the contamination by appropriate Investigatlon (40 CFR 312,31). As the riser of thls ESA, fused on your knowledge and experience related to the property, are there any obvious Indlcalors that paint to the presence or likely presence of conlamirration at the property? Please select Ong: NO LJ YEs F1 If yea, please explain: 10 56 APPENDIX 57 Oakwood Solar 5517 U.S. Highway 70 Mebane, HC 27302 Inquiry Number: 4548564.2s February 26, 2016 (rEDR"Environmental Data Resources Inc 6 Aumsir4ng Road, ath Now SheAton, CT 0&1" TO Fne, 00.352.0050 W%M.0drn0LC0M FORMWOLL -PVC W TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Executive Surnmary ESI Overview Map - - - - -- ------------------ ------------- - ---- 2 Detail Map.. ------------ I . . .......... . . 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TC4548564.2s Page I EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A search of avail iblo environmental records was conducted by Environmental Data Resources, Inc (EDR), The report was designed to assist parties seeking to meet the search requiraments of EPA's Standards and Practiras for All Appropriate Inquiries (40 crR Fart 312), the ASTM Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments (E 1527 -13) or custom requimments developed for the evaluation of environmental risk associated with a parcel of real estate. TARGET PROPERTY INFpl;MAT'IOM ADDRESS 6517 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 MEBANE, NBC 27302 COORDINATES Latitude (North): 36.0912460 - 36' 5'28.46" Longitude (West ): 79.2326470 - 79° 13' 58.24" universal Tranuerse Mercator: Zone 17 UTM X (Meters): 659D97.2 UTM Y (Meters): 3995313,5 Elevation: 703 f1. above sea level t1SGS TOPOGRAPHIC MAP ASSOCIATED WITH TARGET PROPERTY Target Property: TP Source: U.S_ Geological Survey Target Property: SW Source: U.S_ Geological Survey AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY IN TRIS REPORT Portions of Photo from: 20124511, 24120531 Source: USDA TC454K)a4.2s liXECUTIVE 13UM fARY 1 59 MAPPED SITES SUMMARY Tartlet Pmperty,Address' 6517 U.S. HIGHWAY 70 MEBANE. NC 27302 Click on Map 10 to see full delaill. MAP ID SITE NAME ADDRESS DATABASE ACRONYMS Al MACE GRADIN43 COMPANY 6517 US 70 LUST. IMD A2 MACE GRADING COMPANY 6517 US 70 FGA LUST Reg GENIL ELEC CO;MEBANr= NC I-ISDS 3 MACE GRADING HIGHWAY 70 E LUST. UST, IMD R4 SERNELL COMPANY (MEL 6600 E- WASHINGTON 8 LUST. IM►, UIC 135 CASSELL CO 6600 EAST WASHINGTON LUST TRUST C6 PAK-LITE 008 EAST WASHINGTON SHWS, I MD C7 NC DMV 1-40M5 SCALE INTERSTATE 44185 LAST, IM0 a SAM$ MART 0321 US HIGHWAY 70 LUST W RELATIVE DIST (ft. & mi.) TP TP salyka 707, 0.134, SSW Higher 468, 0.089, 55E HJghar 794. 0-150, Soulh Higher 794, 0-150, Soulli Higher 597. 0-189. SSE Higher 1266, 0-240, SSE Higher 1627, 0.269.5E 4545564-2s Page 2 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 61 TARGET PROPERTY SEARCH RESULTS The target proportyr was identified In the following records. For more Information on this property see pag.a 8 of the attaCh8d EDR Radius Map reporl; site Daiabarve(s� EPA ICJ MACE GRADING COMPANY LUST NIA 16517 US 70 Incident Phase. Closed Out MIEBANE, NC 2734)2 Incident Number 20432 Current Status_ File Located in Archives IMD FarJllty Id_ 20432 MACE GRADING COMPANY RGA LUST N/A 6517 US 70 rablity ID= 0- 42,0510 MEBANE. KC Facility ID-. 20432 SURROUNDING SITES= SEARCH RESULTS Surrounding sites wero identified in the following dalabases- Elevations. have bean determined from the USG S Dl9ital Elevation Model and should: be evaluated on a relative (riot an absolute) basis. Relative elevation information between sites of close proximity should be field verifled. Sites with an elevation equal to or higher than the target property have been differentiated below from sites with an elevatlonn lower than the target properly, Page numbers and map identilication numbers refer to the EDR Radius Map report where da#ailed data on individual sites can be reviewed. Sites listed in bold !(alks are in mulflpla databases. Unrnappable (orphan) sites are not considered In the foregoing analysls- STANDARO ENVIRONMENTAL RECORDS St,9 to- and tribal - equivalent NPL NC HS DS: A review of the NC HSOS list, as providad by EDR, and dated 0810912011 has revealed that there is 1 NC HSQS situ within approximately 1 mile of the target property. Equal /Higher Elevation Aiddress Direation I Distance heap iD Page GENT ELEC CC)IMCOANE SSW 115 - 114 (0,134 ml.) 0 8 Mate- and tribal - equivalent CERCLIS SHM A review of the 5HW5 list, as provided by ED R, and dated 11 141 2015 has revealed that Ihere is TC4598564.2s eXeOUTIVE $01M,MARY 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY W 1 SHWS site within approximately 1 mile of the target property. Equalr'Hlgher Elevation Address Direction ! Cllstanee Map !D Page P,+ K 6508 E,4S7` WASHINGTON SSE 1/8 - 714 . 189 nrij 00 8 Facility Id: N ONCID010022 5.4 State and tribal feaking storage tank firsts LUST: A review of the LUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 11 1O 21715 has revealed Ihat there are 3 LUST sites within approximately 6.5 miles of the target property. EquallHigher Elevation Address Direction f Distance Map ID rage MA cE GRA DING k#ftaHWA V 70 E SSE 4 - 11/8 (0.089 mi.) 3 8 Incident Phase; Closed Otil Incident Number: 22369 Currant Status, Ffta Located in Archives IREANELL COMPANY fMEL 6600 E, WASt INOTON S 3 118 - 114 (ti 150 mi.) 64 9 Incident Phrase; Follow Up Incident Number. 9435 Current Status_ 1711a Located in House SAVIS MART 6321 US HIGHWAY Iii SE 114 - 112 (0.289 mi.) 8 10 Incident Pha", Closed Out Incident Number. 33831 Current Status, File Located In Archives LAST: A review of the LAST mist, as provided by EDR. and dated 11f(1612015 has revealed that there 1 LAST site within approximately O.5 rn1le3 of the target property. Equalr#-[igher Elevation Address Direction f Distance flap ID Page NO DMY! -4M5 SCALE INTERSTATE 40165 SSE 118 - 114 (0.240 mi.) CT 9 Clcae out; 07x 112003 Incident Number; 163152 Current Status, G LUST TRUST: A review of the LUST TRUST list, as provided by EDR, and dated (111ti&2016 has revealed that there is 1 LUST TRUST site within approximatsly D.5 miles of the target property. EquaUHigher Elm ration Address Direction! Distance Map 10 Page CASSELL CO 6600 EAST WASHINGTON 9 118 - 114 (0.150 mi_) B5 9 Faculty id; 0- 032230 Site Iii, 9435 TC4546564,23 EXECUTI'VF SUh1MAI Y 4 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY State and tribal reglsfered storige tank lisIs 63 UST: A review of the UST list, as provided by EDR, and dated 11106120/5 has revealed that there is 1 UST site wilhiri a;pproxlrnately 0. 25 miles of tha target property. Equal /Higher Elevation Address 01roction 1 Distance Map ID Page MACE GRADING HfGHWAY Tat E SSL 0 * 118 (0.089 rrrd,) 3 8 Tank Stalur,; Romwad Facility Id; 00-0-00000252W ADDITIONAL ENVIRa5NM1EN7AL RECORDS Records a(Emergency Release Reports 1ML_ A review of the 1MD list, as provided by EDR, and dated 0712112006 has revealed thal there are 4 IM silos within approximately 0.5 allies of the target priaperty- EquallHIgher Elevation Address aDilra don 1 Iistance Map ID Page MACE GRADING H;GHWA Y TO E SSE 0 ¢ 118 (4089 trod,) 3 8 Facility Id: 223613 EH5RNELL COMPANY (MEL 6600 E, WASJ-i NGTON S S 118 - 114 (0;150 RA) B4 9 Facility Id; "35 AAK -1JTE 6598 EAST WASHWGTON SSE 118 - 114 (0.189 nrd,) C6 9 Fadlity Id; 7255 NCDMI/1- +0185SiCALE iNTERSTATE4W85 SSE 118- 114(0.240nrd,) C7 9 Facility Id; 162 M4548564.2e EXECUTIVE SUMMAW S w 65 OVERVIEW LIAR 4548564.2S 1 Q� r A 1 r IV Targot Ptoporty A, Sites at elewatinns higher Ihan or eq ual to trio Target property • siter, of elewatihm lowor 1hom the inrrg@T properly A Manuiactuue�d GEw Plants p C._71 National Priority Llen Sues Dept Dal'onse, Sites / r � � f IL Q IM T!i I MLI[G I r Indian Reservations BIA IH€azudous S ubstanee Power tranur isslon Imes Disposal Sher. Too -yaar flood Iona F d 5170 -year flood 26no National Welland Invontcory 6—I State Wetlands TlTis r(jpGrl Inclutde$ Wlerntlye Map Layers to dLsppla andlor hide map ioformallon. Tho legend Includes only l6ose icon for the ddiaull rxlspview. SITE NAME. Oakwood Solar CUENT. Headwater Emlronmental, Inc ADDRESS; 6517 U.S. Hghway 70 CONTACT: Paul Mebano NG 27302 INQUIRY#., 4►48564,2s LAT)LONG. =91246179.232847 DATE' February 26, 2€116 7:51 am C�mlghi o 918 Irw.a 201S TDOGM Rd MIEL 66 DETAIL MAP - 4548564:" i if WcudAIIi Gr m ;W WF 6W VAIlr CMD CARE l� U a 1f v I --ot rrdd C7 r K 4 .I, IV Target Propetly A Sites al cievations higher then Indian SAceervakns 13IA or equal to 1ha larget pmporly 4, 81106 al elevations lowar them Disposal Sftos ltla tatgatproperly L. Nlanuractured Gas Planis # 8efttAvo Receplors Nalianal Prlorlty Ucl ^sited ' ] Dept. Derense Sitar SITE NAME, Oakwood Solar CLIENT: Headwaler Emrirbnmental, Irtc ADDRESS: 6517U.S. fthway70 CONTACT: Paul Mebane NC 27302 1NQUInY #: 4648564,2s LATILONC: 36,491246179.232847 DATE; February 26, 2016 7:51 aril NpripM 0 Its IP 2fl15 Tomlom Rir. 201 1M1 I 7N 11L YII.L Indian SAceervakns 13IA Hazardous Strbstenis M f P'uwar lransmitsion lines Disposal Sftos 10"au flood xane 5+00 -year flood Iona National ulfodwid Inventory State Wetlands This reporl includas Interacltvc Mal) L{1Yem Itt dlspla and/or hlda map 1n forma [Ion. Tne legend Indu[les WV these hulls (or the default map view. SITE NAME, Oakwood Solar CLIENT: Headwaler Emrirbnmental, Irtc ADDRESS: 6517U.S. fthway70 CONTACT: Paul Mebane NC 27302 1NQUInY #: 4648564,2s LATILONC: 36,491246179.232847 DATE; February 26, 2016 7:51 aril NpripM 0 Its IP 2fl15 Tomlom Rir. 201 67 MAP FINDINGS UNaM ARY Search Distance Target Caiaboaa (Miles) Property < 118 118-114 114- 112 112 - 1 1 STANDARD 1MVIRG4NMENTAL RECORDS Federal NPL site fist NPL 1.000 Proposed NPL 1,000 NPL LIENS TP Federal Delisted NPL site list Delisted NPL 1.0170 Federal CERCLIS list FEDERAL FACILITY 0,500 CERCLIS 0,500 Federal GFR LIS NFRAP site List CERCLIS -NFRAP 0,500 Federaf R RA CORRACTS lacllltfes Ust CORRACTS 1.000 Federal RCRA non- CORRACTS TSD facilities list RCRA -TS D F 0.500 Federal RCRA generators list RCRA -LQG 0.250 RCRA -SQG 0.250 RCRA -CE CIG 0,250 Federal institutional controls I engineering cot;vols registries L UCIS 0.500 US ENC CONTROLS 0.500 US IN ST CONTROL 0.500 Federal ERNS fist ERNS TIC State- and tribal - equivalent NPL NC HSDS 1.000 State - and tribal - equivalent CI=RCLIS SHWS 1.000 Stag and tribal landfill anorfar solid waste disposal site fists SWFIL F 0.500 OLI 0.500 State anti tribal leaking storage tank lists LUST 0_500 1 Total 0 0 4 0 NR 0 0 0 0 0 NIA 4 NR NR NR NR NIR 0 0 4 0 0 NR 0 0 0 0 NR NR 0 0 0 4 NR CSR 0 0 0 t] NR NR 0 0 0 0 NR 0 0 0 D NR NR 0 0 tl NR NR NR 0 0 0 NR NIA NR 0 0 0 NR NR NFL 0 0 0 0 NR, NR 0 0 0 0 NR Nf 0 0 0 0 NR NR 0 NR NR NR NR NR 0 Q 1 0 0 NR 1 0 1 0 0 NR 1 0 0 0 NR NR 0 0 0 0 NR NR 0 1 1 1 NR NR 4 TC4548564.2s Page 4 I MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY Search Distance Targel Total Database (Milos) Property < 118 118-1/4 114-112 V2 - I I Ptotted LAST 0,500 0 1 0 NR NR I INDIAN LUST 0,500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 LUST TRUST 0.500 0 1 0 NR NR I State and WWI registered storage tank lists FEMA UST 0.250 0 a NR NR NR 0 UST 0,250 1 0 NR NR NR 1 AST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 INDIAN UST 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 State and WWI Ins fitutional control / engineering control registries IN$T CONTROL 0.600 0 0 0 NR NR 0 Slate and tribal voluntary cleaf Pup sites IN Q IAN VCP 0.600 0 0 0 NR NR 0 VCP 0.500 0 0 0 NH NR 0 Ste to and Iriba; Brownfields sites 13ROWNFIELDS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 ADI)MONAL EN V190 N M r. NTAL RECORD s Local Brownfleld fists US EIROWNFIELDS (1.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 Local Lis is of Landfill/ Solid Waste Disposal Sites HIST LF 0,500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 SWRCY 0,500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 INC) IAN OD 1 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 ODI 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 DEBRIS REGION 9 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 Local Lists of Hazardous waste/ Contaminated Sites US HIST COL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 US CDL TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 Local Land Records LIENS 2 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 Records of Emergency Refease Reports HMIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 SPILLS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 IMD 0.500 1 1 3 NR NR 5 SPILLS 90 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 SPILLS 80 TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 Other Ascertainabta Records RCRA NofiGon I NLR 0.250 a 0 NR NR NR 0 TC4548564 25 Pap 5 we MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY EDR RIGH RISE{ HISTORICAL RECORDS EDR Exctus+ve Records EDR MGP 1 00 Search 0 0 0 NR 0 EDR HIM Auto 0125 0 NR Distance Targot NR 0 EDR Hest Cleaner 0.125 TOW Database (Miles) Property < 115 118-114 114-1/2 112-1 1 P'[otted FURS 1.00D 0 0 0 4 NR 0 DOD 1.00D 0 0 0 0 NR 0 SCRD DRYCLEANERS 0.500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 US FIN ASSUR TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 EPA W A7CH LIST TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 2020 COR ACTION 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 TCA TP NR NR NR NR NR 4 TRIS TP NR NR NR NR NIA 0 SSTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 ROD 1.001) 0 0 0 0 NR 4 RMP TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 RAATS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 PRIG TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 PADS TP NR NR NR NR NTT 0 [CIS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 FITS TP NR NR NR NR NR o MLTS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 COAL ASH DOE TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 COAL ASH EPA 17,500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 PCB TRANSFORMER, TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 RADINFO TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 HIST FTTS TP NFL NR NR NR NR 0 DOT OPS TP NR NR NR NIA NR 0 CONSENT 1,000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 INDIAN RESERV 1.000 0 0 0 0 NR 0 FUSRAP 1.000 0 0 0 D NR 0 UIITRA 0,500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 LEAD SMELTERS TP NR NR NIA h}R NR 0 US AIRS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 US MINES 0,.25€1 0 0 NR NR NR 0 FINDS TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 COAL ASH 0-500 0 0 0 NR NR 0 DRYCLEANERS 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 Financial Assuaanca TP NR NR NR NFL NR 0 NPIDES TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 U[C TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 FUELS PROGRA41 0.250 0 0 NR NR NR 0 ECHO TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 EDR RIGH RISE{ HISTORICAL RECORDS EDR Exctus+ve Records EDR MGP 1 00 0 0 0 0 NR 0 EDR HIM Auto 0125 0 NR NR NR NR 0 EDR Hest Cleaner 0.125 NR NR NR 0 FOR RECOVERED GOVERNMENT ARCHIVES Exchisfve Recovered Govt. Archives RGA I -IV+S TP NR NR NR NR NR 0 7G4548564.2s Page F) MAP FINDINGS SUMMARY Search Distance qw Database (Miles) Properly 1/8 Ila - V4 114-112 112-1 >I RGA LF TP NR NR NR NR NR RGA LUST TP 1 NR NR NR NR NR - U,-- 3 3 a 1 0 0 NOTES: TP Target Propmty NR Not Requested at this Search Distance SiWs may be listiad in more than one database 70 Total TC45485 21i &9z 71 Map IQ MAP FINDINGS DirecLlon Qirlanpa E DR 11) Number Elevation Silo Dalabasofsj EPA lDNumber Al MACE GRADING COMPANY LUST 81(t4157237 Tergel 6517 US 70 IMID NIA Property MEBANE, KC 27302 Cl IiA here for full text dalalls Actual: 703 ft, LUST Incident number: 4432 CurrOilL Status: File Lrcaled In Archly" Cncidanl Phase: Closed Out 3 MACE GRADING LUST U0414n590 SSE HIGHWAY 74 L UST N?A < 118 MEBANE, NC 27302 IMO 0.089 ens. 468 41. Realallva; Higher LUST Incident Number: 22369 Current Status= File Located in Arctriues Incident Phase; Closed QuL U$T FmIlIty Id: 00 -0- 10000025200 Tank Status: Removed IMID Fadilty Id: 22369 TC4548564.2s Pages 8 IMID Fadilly Id_ 20432 A2 MACE GRADING COMPANY RGA LUST 5115WJ115 Target 6517 US 711 NIA Property MEBANE. NC �A4f� far full tail et,gt�ils Actual: 743 ft- RGA LUST Fadilly lf). 0.020510 Fadilly 10: 20432 HS10S G"L ELEC COfiMEBANE OPER NC HSDS 5102442201 Region WA SSW , kc VS-114 707 ft- Cllck Isere 1LIJl twA 3 MACE GRADING LUST U0414n590 SSE HIGHWAY 74 L UST N?A < 118 MEBANE, NC 27302 IMO 0.089 ens. 468 41. Realallva; Higher LUST Incident Number: 22369 Current Status= File Located in Arctriues Incident Phase; Closed QuL U$T FmIlIty Id: 00 -0- 10000025200 Tank Status: Removed IMID Fadilty Id: 22369 TC4548564.2s Pages 8 72 Map 10 MAP FINDINGS DirecliGn Dl tance EVR 10 l;Iurratw Eleuakmi Silva I7atabase(s) EPA ID Number B4 BERNELL COMPANY (MELVILLE FURNITURE) 1 U51 S105765001 South 11600 E. WASHINGTON ST. IMD NIA 118 -1l4 MEBANE. NC 27302 UIC 11.190 ml. 784 ft. Glick here for full text details Ralatfve: - Higher LUST Incidanl Number_ 9435 Current Status; File Loratrad in House laoldant Phase: Follrnv Up Imu Facility Id: 9435 u rC Peranoit Num: W1050015U Env lnlereit 5latus: Active Env Interest Slatus: Prrip sed 85 CASSELLCO LUSTTRUST 5105218456 South 6600 EAST WAS HINGTC7N ST N?A 116 -114 M1EBANE. NC 4.150 mil. 79411. 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Public 5- Lbools NRWnnl `!,$eritrlp W F Jucallrm Swfialics US Privilm Sr vjm �_,R7i9itmi kor.c"r Pnvn9u SrJimis Nutuim Center rer t-Airrlllm SLn".Vxs NO Nyram Canlam SL fi: LR a RLck"r' r- tillll Cara 1-4iGilily L IF.1 r]npau'rnall or HcxiwJ & iiuieiuri SeeeieAs US Cloud .T,amn 1 D21 -yenf afW 5OIF -yow IX SW znnns Emergency Wwwi ua unl A"my �FEMAI US NW1 Naliniml Wedunds Invu4iloly U S Flsh nod WAdliro „orvica HC .Simla WcObrWS Wrllnnd rmnntmV U3 Fie a wildlife semco US, TopngrapTdcMap U -S. Goalogicml S?urvay STREET AND ADDRESS INFORMATION 0 2D1 TonTom NoT*Ammfav, Ire. N1 righps ma !L lft" rnatuMl Is preprioisry and the sub W-1 of aupyrrghi prol4i:Wn and oll�ur inrAlleclual preprlrly On=uwrmJ by or Iloalnsrtd m Tohr Rlloe No ih Mrancca. Int Tha use of tide rirdltmlal Is subjuct !n n!r. irinis of n acana .. agruornutiL. Yixr Hill bu lie'd lh*lo W SRV nrlsaltjlprlaed Goi4w9g+fv dirr.kNn m of this rantorinl. TC4S48WI2R Pnge[sR -a MR APPENDIX D 79 Oakwood Solar Farm Phase ! ESA Photographs: February 17, 2016 Entrance to the site from the adjoining property to the south. V. -- 1 Area of petroleum staining and empty A Ts on the southeast portion of the site. :1 Oakwood Solar Farm Phase I ESA Photographs: February 11, 2016 Assorted 55- gallon drums (contents unknown) and empty 5-gallon motor tail buckets on the southeast perlron of the site. Pile of miscellaneous solid waste on the southeast poriien of Ilse site. NE Oakwood Solar Farm Phase f ESA Photographs: February 11, 2016 Facing north along Stream A on the northeast portion of the site. Dense vegetation located throughout the central portion of the site. Oakwood Solar Farm Wetland Delineation Photographs: Febtuary 11, 2016 Pend B2, located on the northwest portion of the site. Jv. I Facing east along the northern~ boundary of the site. :i Oakwood Solar Farm ! edand Delineation Photographs: February 11, 2016 Empty AST on the southern portion of the site, north of Fond B1. Pond BI. located on the southern portion of the site. Mace Site 6517 U.S. Highway 70 Mebane, NC 27302 Inquirer Number: 4533092.5 February 08, 2016 6 Arrrtstrang Road. 4th Fleur Shol[oh, Connacticut 06484 Toll Free: l 00.352.DDSQ wsww,adrnot.com Certified Sanborn@ Map Re Site Name: Mace Site 6617 H.S. Highway 70 Mebane, NC 2.7302 EDR Inquiry # 45331 92.9 Client Name: Headwater Environmental, Inc 512 Sweetbay Courl Wilmington,, NC 28465 Contact: Paul Pas rosy :. (CEDR* 2108116 Tho Sanborn Library has been searched by EDR and maps cowering the target property location as provided by Headwater Environmental, Inc were identified for tha years listed below. The Sanborn Library is the largest, most complete collectlon of fire insurance maps. The collacUon Includes reaps from Sanborn, Bromley, Perris & Browne, Hopkins. Barlow, and Gathers, Only Environmental Data Resources Inc. �EDR) is .authorized to grant rights for commercial reproduction of maps by 1he ;Sanborn Llbrary LLG, the Gaopyrighl holder for the collerHon. Results can be aluthenlicated 4y visiting www_edrnet.corninriborn. The Sanborn Library is continually enhanced with newly identified map archives. This report accesses all maps in the collection as of the day this report was generated. Certified Sanborn Results: Site Name* Mace SIte Addrawss, 6517 U.S. Highway 70 City, Stater Zip: Mebane, NC 27302 Cross Street, P.O. # 201603 Project: Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC Certi#3cation # FOC3 -4104 -A61130 UNMAPPED PROPERTY This report certlfies that the complete holdings Library. LLC collectlan have been searched supplied target prOparty Informalloln, and fire covering the target property were not found, &["MM9 1.11NO" lair* ra®us Carillicellcn0F4 X41.04,MW the Sanborn Llbrary includes more Itian 1..2 mllillon fire Insurance maps from Sanborn, Bromley. Perris & Browne, Hopkins, Barlow and others which track of the Sanbom hislarlcal proptxtyr usage in approximately 12,000 balsad on dent Arnerlcen d1i Arad lawns. Collactions sewched; insurance maps Library of Congress I University Publications of America LV EDR Private Collection Tyro Smb om Uvary LLC saeee A-W Llmited Permission To Make Copies (Headwater Eiiviforimental, Inc (the client) is permitted to makes up to FFVE photocopies of [his SanWm ?slap transmittal and each fire insuranbe map aceompnnying this report sarlelly for the limited use of Its cusilomar. No Cana olhor than Ihei cllarll Is aulthori ?,W to mak€a t lj as Upon request made directly to an EDR Account Exacwt va. 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Addltlonalty, the Inlormalkm luidviadud In. this Ropr }rt Is eat 6o be construed ns iugtal advloo, Copyrlgiat 2016 by Environmental Data Rrasuuremc lane. AJJ rights reserved. Rcpmducl�on in tiny rri0la ix ramial, In whole m In pan, of any ropefl it rorip ed Environmental Dola Resourcos, Iric., or lls afiiliales„ is prohibiled wilhoul prlor wr st a p)rmJgsion. FOR and Its logr ms mr9 rding Sanborn and Sanbrim Map) ore irtademarks or Envimnmenlal Daie Rosuu7axs, Inc, or Its allilisles. Art olhei trademarks used horxam tare the prapsrty of their respecWta owners. 45�X$2 - 5 page 2 A 1938 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH �H Z OA t7 54 I Al him iY ," SOURCE: orange County Soil and Water Conservation [district, Not to Scale. mri Image captured with digital camera. A044 I. 91. 7 JL r a 1955 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH �} 3 II Jul" 6 If ri I If l r' AN N 'y 1 #• ! c► SOURCE: orange County Soil and Water Conservation district. Not to Scale. f - ; Image captured with digital camera. V 1966 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Lf ilk &I yak A till _ ,lot wk. ML" Ir . 46 VA 89 FI F4 SOURCE* Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District, Not to Seale. image captured with digital camera. J.J 1972 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH 1* SOURCE: orange County Soil and Water Conservation District. Not to Scale. Image captured with digital camera. 1 1 y I fjI Ir �I C+ r A 4 S « 1 1 p s. PW 1993 AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH ;•, � k�.��. �: Source;;+. t PVC One Tap Accessed 02115121016 � �• , Scale- 1 into 1100 ft r� °Y 1 it Y b ra �y Ott M .Ty k- - FY . k Y °� • 7 f `• � a :,If + Vii. �� 4k 4 1g4 [1 - •F� -. 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M, 95 Historic Topographic Map U 4� II p S 7.5- minute Quadrangle, Efland° North Carolina Dated 1968 Scale- 1 in to 1200 ft kP MP tIP NO r Y _ -f T tl �k �✓ M I {w�' ''��I� 'li',' , �S]17SFS.`�' L7 �'V7'Ii'�f�" Lb IT. ■ Mqr �4 lil' j5I I NP Now ■ ' {1 �y k 4'�• �f .�� C ° + � (3- tier � __ �... _ r - r. APPENDIX F 97 SA-,W�F,PRp ECi EXPERIENCE * FLS Energy, LLC a suite of Environmental Due Diligence sr:rvir;es, Marion and t Ouincgeburcg Counties, South Cartalicia Headwater N Lv'aki)hrlrr{_rj rmL I hJ C • Pilot Environmental, LLC; s4lbronl services provided fear -- 1,000 -acre 41 Delineation, Kershaw CSavwy, South i Dominion Power; subcon(raetor `orvice,, provided for Welland Delineation and HA) Aswssment alontq the proposed Atlantic C00,%t Pipeline, Variouc Locations, North Carolina and Wesl Virginia . Piedmont Private Equity, LLC.; Baseline Nmural Resources Assessmr.nt for x,75 -acre site, Caldwell C;caunty, Nurth Carolina . Crverlook at Middle Sound; Wotland Dellnealiori and Permitting, New I ltinosrer County, North Carolina • ESA Rene,,vables, LLC; a suite of Environmental Due Diligeiu4<rseruicasforower 2G proposed collar sites, Various locations, North Carolina City of Hamlet; Phase I ESA, Richmond Caurity, North Carolina 'Gabor City Industrial Park, Situ €:49rtification, Columbus County. North Carolina • Scottond County Ecorinmic Develrrpment Cauncili Weiland De- torn,inrrtion and :Species Survuy, Scotland County, Nurlh Caroiina Strata Solar, LLQ a suite of Lnviroiini9nt: I Dun. DIIiegence services for 15 proposed scalar' sites, Various Locations, North Carolina . Volvo Bents; Phase I LSAs, extensive travel to Numerous Lnoations in Alabama, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Taxis, and California.. i City of Vircg.nia Beach, Lako Trashmore 'i Wetland Restoration and Monitoring, Virgin Beach, V1rginia! f * Virgillia MOdeli.rlgr Analysis, & Simulailun Center;'w!'ite #laird Delineation and Permitting; Sulfolk, Virginia Carmen Paul Pascarosa PRESIDENT Mr. Pascarosa founded Headwater Environmental, Inc., in August 2014. He has 12 years of experience in the environmental field. His experience includes Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Coastal Surveying, Wetland Delineation and Permitting, NEPA. document preparation, Cultural Resource Studies, and hazardous waste recovery efforts. EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, 2004, The University of the North Carolina at Wilm iington, Wilmington, INC REGISTRATIONS 40 -hats HAZWOPER Certified; NC State Wetland Delineation 7-raining, Society of Wetland Scientists; National Association of Environmental Professionals WETLAND AND STREAM ASSESSMENTS Mr. Pascarosa has experience consulting with clients and performing site specific wetland and stream studies and coordinating with regulatory agencies. He has experience in delineating varieties of wetland ecosystems and has experience with FederaUState permitting requirements. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS Since 2005, Mr. Pascarosa has performed over 275 'Phase I ESAs throughout the United States, Project types range from residential developments, commercial properties, industrial facilities, solar sites, and publicly owned lands, COASTAL AREA CONSULTING Mr. Pascarosa has experience managing projects from the site acquisition stage, through the coastal permitting process. His range of expertise includes marina development, maintenance dredging, wetland restoration, beach nourishment, and coastal development - He has worked on projects throughout the Mid- Atlantic and Southeast regions of the United States, g q § 2 {z ƒ F CL E ■ � e a � � IL 2 2 0 \ 2 § � � k k � / $ Vt $ 2 } 2 � IU # � � � \ - CL CL k & � � as wwbsrill survey CawistiVr I Q"Fr.ike�l 7r.rahhM..ri<sliSil.i�#ph� Srli ivlwV3iiM1ie 1 rrl+rrvry d r�..lr"MO., I I.. r -ultCI. 2Mdj. Stile �MFTji EnWF k41Y oFdF ltitwnrad tinixM Ktrtr 9�treh FI..� ila'.I_ t •._ ...r OitAlMolb f minty, hl PAh Gltnana (MC135) M,oFi unit Hop Unit firma Aerar Pomon't Symbol In AOI 0l ACII EnC. Ensa k4m, 6 to 1 i 2.t A-01% 0r I ate+ GeB OMrFh4W ou kMM, � to 23.7 §31.1111A 6 Pwwnt Shp" GFIC C Pro ti 0r1 soloam,6too- 16.1 30.3% 10 Perot naps TFk T>MiM OR howl, B to t3 5.9 to." prtwr! Totals For Area of fntsrsst 5313 LOOM% Cart Prl Ubls Wualoo� Ado l0 9lrnppinp iF[t1 WarnInpt Sall mop msV not be valyd at this scale. You have pwlned to bLvend the scale at which the soil map fair rids arra It rntet O to be used. M tha design or map units end the rcval or detail ftwirh W i.he nesulUng call map are depelidmnt o6 t EnlaJpamajA of ma t4VOn9 the scale ar mapping earl cause misundersmnUInq or teas deteli of m+ have bean shown of a more detallcd SuAlu. FM 1 xppli OMMy 5eatemcn5 I PFrvacy paltcy t Flan- DIzcliminoUrrn 6Letem4104 I IfiorFoWdua QUOIRY t USJi.CCV 1 Wdle ttQuze nnp- 1�dial�vsy.�c.e�w.� �� 100 HE D A'T`ER ENVIR E 'FAL. INC, 1( all starts Isere. November 12, 2015 Mr, Kyle Campbell Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC 4150 Saint Johns Parkway 5ulte 1000 Sanford, Florida 32771 Reference_ Jurisdictional Summary Oakwood Solar ,Farm — Mace Site 6517 U.S. Highway 70 Mebane, Orange County, North Carolina HEnv Project 4201603 Dear Mr. Campbull: On February 14. 2016, Headwaler Environmental, lrtc_ (HEnv) issued a Wetland Delineallon report for the above referencod site. During our Initial assessment, we identified two wetland areas., Iwo hands, and two streams within the site boundary, Wetland Area A is located on the northeost portion of the situ. Stream A flours north, through Welland Area A. towards Michael Creek, Pond 81 is located on the southern poillon of the silo. Pond 81 continues off -rile to the west and drains to an unnamed stroarn (Stream B), There are no peripheral wetlands .around Pond B1. There are two roan -mado ponds located west of the site along Stream B_ Stream B enters the northwestern portion of the sale and drains to fond 82. Welland Area B is located around the peripheral of Pond B2. It Is estimated (hat Jurisdicilonat wetlands occupy 3 to 6 acres of the site. The ponds encompass approximately 5 to 8 acres. Ms. Molly Boyle with the Orange County Planning and Inspections Department issued a Site Assessment for the Mace parcel_ According to Ms. Boyle, an 80 -foot buffer wlll be required along the Stream A, and a 65 -foot Buffer Is required ,along Ponds 81, 132. and Stream B. Additionally, information associated with zoning requirements, building setbacks, and arosion control is Included width the Orange; County Site Assessment, On March 18, 2016, HEnv conducted a jurisdictional determinative} (JD) site visit with Mr_ David Balley of the Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)- During our slte visit, an addhional wetland area was observed and flagged in the fiaid. Wetland Area C is located south) of Pond 8, along the western boundary of The site_ Wetland Area C is less than 1,600 square feel, Mr. Balley concurred with our findings regarding the remainder of the site. An approved JO is expected to take four to six months. If wrettand areas are to be avoJded during development, HEnv recommends submitting updated site plans In order to obtain a -No Authorization Required" letter, wahkh can be obtalned in one to two months. If impacts to wetlands or strearns occur from proposed devet ❑pment, authorization from the DVVR and -USACE Is required. The regulatory correspondence Is enclosed for your records. HEnv appreciates the opportunity to provide our environmental services for this project, If you have questions or need additional infomialion, please contact us at (810) 777 -3008_ Raspectiul Iy submitted, Headwater Environmental. Inc. C_ Paul Pascarosa President Encl❑surew Orange County Planning and Inspections Site Assessment Revised Wetland Deltnoatlon Map (FJgure 5) 612 Swaafty Court, Worth Carolina 28405 • T: 810 -777 -3008 . wywN.headw ilerctivitor,menial.corn Site Assessment for PIN: 0935.02 -9137 Site Data Zoning: Rural Residenlial (RI) Acreage: 62.1 acres Overlay Districts: Back Crook Protrcctord Watershed overlay District Dead. No deed referenue found. LoUal Reference: 10 -E -451. PlatlLegal Description: WO Hwy 70 (no plat found) 101 EnWronmental Futures: Streams located on 101. Stream buffer for slrearn to the east: 80 fl. IMothod A), Slrsarn buffer for strum to the wo!g1: 65 ft. (Mothod A). Six water bodieis Iocaled to the w0et. Water body buffers. 65 A. (Mathod A). $logs: Slope of stream to the eaet: 8.8 %� SIOpe of stream to 1110 west: 6.4°x. Slopes of water hod Ius to the west: rangirlgi born 2.4% to 6.4 %, 100 and 600 year Floodp lain a. Zoning Requiromonisr, . 9,050 F100d Elevation (13FEI based on FJRM Map: iGfi9 Consity: Max. dwelling unitsfacro or sq. ft, 1 dwelling unit per County Frteboard: 671 40,000 sq` fL Minimuni Mills had Floor Ela vatron (FFE)o 671 MIri. Lot Size: 40,000 sq. ft. Flood Patten 96353 ltiflJn. lost width: 134' Masalrnum helght= 26' trripervlous Surface limits: 12% based ion UDU (Sec. d,2,6)- 272,357.12 sq. ft. of allow ®bI® impervious sr,r'fgco area fiuiidlrog Salisa�clte; -Front (and Govner lots) o A0' from pubi6c Ur pdvata rights- of•way Land Disturbance Thresholds (Proslan Cont(ol) -Side Salbacks - 20' from side lot lines 1) Erosion Control AppllCatroillPermit roqutred If disturbing more -Rear Yard Setback - 20' from rear lot linos than 20,000 sq. M 2) Stoorrnwater Mana901nont AgpllcationlPennit required If i� 1� �r fly r,� 'q disturbing moire JhRn 43,560 qt ft. for (ealdOntial 6tructures or more titan 21,760 sh• ft. for commercial atrarctu Via s• "� 1 S1F3 �G3 ••`Call OC I7rosIon Control at 19 19) 245.2586 for azlore 1`' 1 hr'Ir7. ,�'y� ii�forn9atlarn. (1) Private Road Justifleatlons, Recorded Declaratrons, ,- Residutive Covenants, Bone Fide Farm statue, use and bulldin8 f.,I type {Q,g. duglOK units} y+rlll change etabdlvlslun and d0uelopiioeMt i IC 9 r0RuIremunts, 12) 80 it. stream buffos graphically shown. (3) Flo or i _ r Ams Ratto (FAR) maximum for saint eniial conditional use a ti.6$. i zw. IF, 4 FAR maximum for non -re 0Id9ntial tJSe 0 0.08$. FAR maximum iris F f 0,100. Required ntlnirnum open �, ..+ti'• *`�' i [►cirrProraldanlial conditional use space ratio a 0.04. Rorquired minimum livability space ratios 0.75. Ro ulred padealriannailidAUP0 ratlp 1.21. Date 3ite,AssrraSin It' t Comp lelerl: 211012010 by NO$ N. b 1 . a u' rsr a + J ✓:�, a'`' c �' p ��' 2_ moo 1] ate ,Ay ,at w ! r r.'rr'e^rr ai.' 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PWS Roijulatory Projact Mannar US Army Corps of Englri€nm GE•SAW -FIG -R 3331 Heritage Trado Driwe, Suile 105 Wake Fared, North Carolina 27687 Phone: (9111) 554- 48IR4, Ext, 34, Fax: �I a) 562 -0421 Emell: Day]! uga tarmlE r!11 The Wilmington Dlslrtct Is coraamltlad to providing the highest lawal al support In Iho public. To harp us a arum we c=tinae to du tea, pleaso compiale Iho Customer Satlsfraetion Srrrwoy localad at 36� littu r+u?rp`upu U, - �rtaly,mllrcrrr 6LVX4' Q. ---- Cftfnal Massago.,... From: Paul Pasearpsa Cr-"@hg- Rk`r� A ER! 4g37L1t8nC I.C?rctJ Send: Wednesday, Mbmh 23, 2016 4Z8 PM To: Ralley, David E SAW <[�ayK,� �h4 usrlccjrnMy r11n. Sutgect: jFXTFR MALI Oakwmd JD David, TNo wrotland dellneallon map has boon mvIsed and allacilrad for yaur review, We are going to proceed wllh an approved JD- The foLk3wring revisions and additions are Included with lhls email: 1. 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Pull Pa3sorosa PrOsldent Headwater Envirpnmenier, Inc, 512 Sveeeeibwy+ Court, 4Yilmington, North Carollnea 2845 filL!E ne1e1e�LY Iq ldw,7totrlvirti-13 rnan110.r;oln 9101.777.3909 103 This is not a survey. All locations depicted on this figure are approxlrnate. The Wetland Delineation was conducled by Headwaiter Environmental, lne. (HEnv) on February 11, 2016. This WOland Dellne�flon was verirred in the field by Mr. t)avJd Salley with the U,S. Army Corps of Eng- ineers (USACE) on March 18, 2016. HEnv utiilzed (lie Tdmble Outdoors mobile appllCatlun N6.0,0) to locale and map tha weUand boundary. LEGENR (all tacatioas are approximate) . Site Boundary w m ■ Access Road - Stream 0 JUrlsdlclional Open Water Pored 66 font buffer 80 fact buffer 1 Jurlsdlct[ana[ Wetland aR; '• FEMA FJoodplain o VVAl Wetland Flaggfrtg DP [data point off-site pond off s[Ie sl According to the Section 6.13 of the [}range County U13117red Development Ordinance, buffer regulations apply to applicable water features depicted on USGS mapping arrdlcr the printed soil survey- HEADWATER ENVIRONMENTAL, INC. Source: 512 S weetbay Court W11mington,, North Carolina ESRI World Base Map [magery Date: 0211312015LL Mebane,NC Rev, {}3121I2045 r Prepared by; pFR Scale 1" 400' 1?0 FIGURE a WETLAND REONEATION Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC 'Mace Site 6517 U.S, HJghway 70 Mebane, Orange County, NC Env Project 4201603 Kirkland Appraisals, LLC February 12, 2016 Ms. Jessica Ualloza ESA renew abler, LLB: 4150 St.Johns Parkway, Suite 1040 Sanford, F32771 RE: Oakwood Solar Impact Study Dear Ms. Galloza., pzichai54 C. Kirlr and, Jr„ MAT 94[}g Northfield Court Raleigb, North Carolina 27603 Phone [91L)1414 -8142 104 At your request. I have considered the likely impact of solar farms proposed to be constructed on 53.74 acres of land located at 5517 CIS Highway 70, in Mebane, North Carolina. Specifically, I have been asked to give my professional opri -don on whether the proposed solar farm will 'maintain or enhance adjoining or contiguous property values" and whether "the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located.' To farm an opinion on these issues, l have researched and visited existing and proposed solar farms it, North Edina, researched articles through the Rppnaisal Institute and other studies, and discussed the likely impact with other teal estate professionals, l have not been asked to assign any value to any specilac property. This letter is a lirrlited report of a real property appraisal consulting assigrtrtterit and subject to the limiting conditions atta td to this letter. My client is ESA Renewables, I..lC, represented to me by Ms. Jessica aliuza,. My findings ai pport the Conditional/ Special Use Permit application. The eflective date of this consultation is February 12, 2015. Proposed Use Description The proposed solar farm will be constructed an 53.74 acres of land located at 6517 US Highway 70, in Mebane, North Carolina. Adjoh- ng land is primarily residential low density and agricultural uses, which is common for solar farms as detailed later in this report. The solar farm will consist of fixed SOW panels that will generate no noise, no odor, and less traffic than a residential subdivision. The parcels will he less than 15 fret in height and located behind a chain link fence. I have considered adjoining uses and included a map to identify each parcel's location. The breakdown of those rises by acreage and number of parcels is summarized below. Adjoining Use Breakdown AcreW Parcels Residential 71.98 °!o 96.'77/9 Agricultural 28.02% 3.2TYP Total 100.00% 100.00% 4r h AV r +'k I e , 105 FJ' WT Surrounding Uses °lbUd 1,67.970 100.00% 100.00% 931 GIs Datik % Adjoining % Adjoining Distance in Peet: # MAP ED Owusr Acres Present Use hoses parcels Boma to Panals 1 9825948348 Curtis 52.66 Agricultural 2B. 02% 3.23% N/A 2 98351 7821 Beaver HOA 6.30 Residential 3.35% 3.2wo N/A 3 9835130411 Curtis 2.71 Residential 1.44% 3,23% N/A 4 9835131231 Ivey 1.02 Residential 0.64% 31.23% 460 5 9835132079 Ivey 0,59 Residential 0.31% 3.23% N/A 6 9935134€109 Ivey 0.48 Residential 0.26% 3,23°. 590 7 9835135019 Ivey 0.47 Residential 0.25% 3.23% N/A 8 9835136180 James 0.82 Residential 0,44% 3,23% 790 9 9835129€381 Rhodes 12.33 Residential 6.56% 3,23% 734 10 9835220129 Gilmore 2,29 Residential 1.22% 3.23% 645 11 9835210959 Morgan 2.40 ReBidential 1.28% 3.23% 835 12 9835210665 Lawson 2.50 Residential 1.33% 3.23% 13 98.35210575 Poster 2,61 Residential 1.39% 3.23% 855 14 98352lD672 Douglas 1,66 Residential 1.42% 3,23% 920 15 W3521DS82 Riley 2,84 Residential 1.51% 3.23% 1010 16 9M210367 Corderox 2,49 Residential 1,32% 3.23% 1020 17 9835212233 Seifts 3,16 Residential 1.66% 31.23% 1.090 18 9835105787 Mace 2,20 Residential 1.17% 123% NIA 19 9835103658 Mace 5.17 Residential 2.75% 3,27% 715 20 9835101614 Hobbey 1.31 residential #x.70% 3.235E 970 21 9833OD9723 Murdock 1.34 Residential 0,71% 3.23% 930 22 9835007790 Home 0.92 Residentid 0.446 3,23% 950 23 9MSOD7703 Mace 0.89 Residential 0,47% 3.23"fa N/A 24 9835006716 Ellis 0.90 Residential 049% 3.23% 1030 25 9635016318 Mace 4.81 Residt-ritiai 2.56% 3.23% N/A 26 98:35013165 Nnlera 5.81 ResidCntial 3.09% 3.23% 710 27 9835011302 Herbert 6.35 Residential 3,38°% 3.23DA 1250 28 9€325918536 Southard 14,82 Residential 7.88% 3.23% €305 29 982592+41591 Adams 12.84 Residential 5,83% 3.23% 1950 30 98259:6712 Hoover 19.05 Residential 10.1.3% 3.23% 1165 31 9825937298 Tsiapers 13.23 Residential 7.04% 3.23% 1200 °lbUd 1,67.970 100.00% 100.00% 931 107 I. Overview of Solar Farms Development in North Carolina 4 Across the nation the number of solar installations has dmmaticelly increased over the last few years as changes its technology and the economy made these solar Carms more feasible. The charts below show how this market has grown and is expected to continue to grow from 2010 to 2017, the drop off in 2017 is expected due to the expiration of tax credits for solar installations. The U.S. Sour Market lnrdght Reports for 2010 and 2011 Which is put out by the Solar Energy lnduatries Association note that. 2010 was a "breakout° year for solar energy. The continued boom of solar power is shown in the steady growth. Forth Carolina was ranked as having the second mast active photovoltaic installed capacity in 2014. 61M U.S. Solar Industry Fomcast 1200 � tlx joilr M11 JOU tell 1014 MIA MIM Neill aANn 0lA 2014 Solar PV Installed capacity RWh Carollm W MW Neva" inmw MISMOUstils I MW Anions - 247 MW NgWWMY 166106Y NI<W" 34TMW T*10 lames NaWa11 107 MW- Pawk E&* aMW ORssideWsh Hon -iaall ffrFWNl OW11 y CllrnulatIve Solar Electrii Capaclty cauton1r. A1�xw 1bEW IEFJI'� '� North�uUdna WOO � hirla�eMUauy '� H4w�l � CaloridCl emamm &1AA1EZ4rb14 NeaY04 if T41p# I 0 2W um i!AO 10M WffitM&d #:1 WftV Ih1W J Onsup- Or! Elk:- - As shown in the ebaTts above, North, Carolina ranked second in installed solar energy in 2014. North Carolinas ranked fifth in cumulative installed solar energy in the United States. W.* 11. Market Analwis of the Impact on Value from Solar Farm 5 I have researched a numiier of solar farims in North Carolina to determine the impact of these facilities on the value of adjoining property. I have provided a breakdown of the sdjoixting uses to show what acUoining uses are typical for solar farms and what uses would likely be considered consistent with a solar farm 'use. This breakdown is included in the Harmony of Use section of this report, I also conducted a series of matched. pair analyses, A matched pair analysis considers two similar properties with only one difference of note to determine whether or not that difference has any impact on value. Within the appraisal profession, matched pair analysis is a well-recognized method of measuring impact on value. In this case, I have considered residential properties adjoining a solar farm versus similar residential properties that do not adjoin a solar farm. 1 have also considered matched pates of vacant residential and agricultural land. As outlined in the discussion of each matched pair, I concluded from the data and my analysis that there has been no impact on sale price for residential, agricultural, or vacant residential land that adjoins the eadsting solar harms included in my study.. 1. Matclhgd Par- AM Best Solar Fate, Goldsboro, N This solar farm adjoins Sprixrg Garden Subdivision which had new homes and lots available for new construction during the approval and construction of the solar fanrn. The recent home sales have ranged from $200,000 to $250,O W. This subdivision sold out the last homes in late 2014. The solar farm is clearly visible particularly along, the north end of this strut where there is only a thin line of trees separating the solar farm from the single -k nily homes. Homes backing up to the solar faun are selling at the same price for the same floor plans as the homes that do not back ups to the solar farm in this subdivision. Acoording to the builder, the solar farms has been a complete non- factor. Not only do the sales show no difference in the price paid for the various horses adjoining the solar farm versus not adjoining the solar farm, but there am actually more recent sales along the solar farm than not. There is no impact on the sellout rate, or time to sell for the homes adjoining the solar farm. I spoke with a number of owners who adjoin the solar farm and none of them expressed any concern over the solar farm impacting their ,property value. 109 6 The data presented on the following page shows multiple homes that have sold in 2013 and 2014 adjok ing the solar farms at prices similar to those not along the solar farm. These series of sales indicate that the solar farm has no irnWt on the adjoining residential use. The homes that were marketed at Spring Garden are shown below. 5qk 3,449 Pere. $ SIM MOK Bed IUh !413 ArnrrriCOM 5rlulxktyt- SgFt:3.194 rgtee: SU7.9W M Sgrt 3.Z4.J r'ttce tM44.900 Sed J Both W I ERth 313.5 4133 N4rridsn Ii*1 S1FI 3006 MwA.S247, 4 M KItnF tdy Sqft 3,iV4 Fn« 5249.W rg 6ed1Bath Bctl Bach 5135 513 5qk 3,449 Pere. $ SIM MOK Bed IUh !413 110 AM s4�st Solar Farm, Goldsboro, N Match ®d Pairs As of Date: 91312.0m Adjoining Sales After Solar Form Completed TAX ID Owner Acres Date Sold Sales Prig Built ORA S,f4SA 8tyla 3600195,570 Helm u -76 13 p-- 1 3 $250,000 2013 3,292 $75,94 2 Story 360019.5361 Leak 1.49 Sep-13 $260.000 2013 3.652 $`11.19 2 Story 9600199891 McBrayrr 2.24 Jul -14 $2-vD.DW 2014 3,292 $75.94 2 Story 361001986W PGresmun 1.13 Aug-14 $'L53a000 2014 3,400 $74.41 2 Story 36001�66Sb Hinson 0,75 Dee -13 $255,0(1(1 2013 . 3,453 $73.&5 2 Story $224,000 Average 1,27 $92,03 $253,6170 2D13.4 5,418 $74.27 Jury -14 Nether 1.13 2,525 $253,000 2413 3,400 $74,41 AdIaloing Sales After Seim Farm Announced Aipr =14 $258„040 2014 3,511 TAX ID Owner Area Date Sold Bales Prices milt OBA $ {13814 Style (1 F°edderseo. L% Fcb-13 $247,000 2012 3,427 $72.47 Ranch 0 Gentry 1.42 Apr -13 $245,000 2013 3,400 $72.06 2 Story $249,000 Average 1.49 $74.46 $24,6.409 2012.5 3,414 '$72.07 Mardian 1.49 W46,OW 2012,5 3,414 $72,07 AdJalnine Sales Before SoIwkr Fmrna Announced TAXID Owner Acres Date RAJ Sales Price Suitt GBA WODA Style 3600183W5 Curter 1.W Drc -12 $240,000 21012 5,347 $71.71 1.5Sl+aryl 3500193097 Kelly 1.61 Sep-12 $198,000 2012 2,532 $78.20 2 Story 3fsiioMigJ Hadwan 1,55 Nov-12 '$240,000 2012 3,433 $69,91 1.5Bl+nty 3,194 Avrrftc 1159 3600199928 $219,000 2.012 2,940 $74.95 2014 Medial) L,56 2 Story $219.004 2412 2.940 $74.95 Nearby SikleS After Solar Farm Completed TAX ID owner Amer Data Sold Hiram Price Built GBA $Jtk0A Style .3600193110 Barnes 1.12 Oct-13 $249,000 2013 3,400 $72 -94 2 Story 360110518+0 Nackley 0.95 Doe-13 $253,000 2013 3,400 $74.41 2 Story 3600192528 Matthcis 1.12 Oct -13 $238,400 2013 3,194 $7CS1 2 Story 3600199928 Beckman 0,93 Mar -141 $250,000 2014 3,292 $75.914 2 Story M00195964 Fough Mai .run -14 $224,000 2011 2,434 $92,03 2 Story 3C4D19Nl4 Prealtitt 0.67 Jury -14 $242,000 W14 2,525 $9S_66 2Stor7y 36011194813 Bordner 0.91 Aipr =14 $258„040 2014 3,511 $73.48 2 ;Story :3601104147 Sheffer 0.73 Apr -14 $255,000 2014 3,453 $73.85 2 Story Avc rage 0.91 $246,000 2013,62..5 3,199 $77 -85 Median 0,92 $249,000 2014 3,346 $74.46 Nearby Salepr Stfore Solar Farns Announcod TAX1D Owner Acr" Data Sold safes Price B'ullt GBA WGBA Style viWC1191437 Thornan 1.12 Sep-12 $Q2S.ow 2012 3,276 2Story .1(,00087968 Ultey 1..)5 ,tan -13 $238,000 2012 3,421 $139.57 1.5 Story 3600087654 llurkc 1.26 Sep, 12 $244,400 2012 3,543 $67.74 2 23 cry .VgK )99796 Hobbs 0173 $rp-12 $228,000 2012 3,254 $70.07 2 Story A"mp 1.07 $232,750 2012 3,374 $69.01 Median 1.14 $233,000 2012 3,349 $69.13 7 Matched Pair Summary Adjoins Solar Farm Average Median sales Price $25:3,600 $253,000 Year Built 2013 2013 Size 3,418 :3,400 Fliicse /SF $74.27 $74.41 Percentage Differences Median Price -2% Median Biz -'/o Median Pxice/Sf 0% Nearby Solar Farah Average Median $246,000 $2443,00£} 2014 2014 3,189 3,346 $77.85 $74.46 111 M I note that 2308 Granville Drive sold again in November 2015 for $267,500, or $7,500 more than when it was purchased new from the builder two Years earlier (fax ID 3600195361, Owner. Leak).. The neighborhood is clearly showing appreciation for homes adjoining the solar farm. The Median Price is the hest indicator to follow in any analysis as it avoids outlying saunples that would otherwise skew the results. The median sizes and median prices are all consistent throughout the sales both before and after the solar farm whether you look at sites adjoining or nearby to the seLar farm, The average for the homes nearby the solar farm shows a smaller building size and a higher price per square foot. This reflects a common occurrence in real estate where the price per square foot goes up as the size goes down. This is similar to the discount you see in any market where there is a discount for braying larger volumes. So when you buy a 2 liter coke you pay less per ounce than if you buy a 16 oz. cake. So even . o=paring averages the indication is far no impact, but I rely on the median rates as the most reliable indication for any such analysis. 112 AM Best Solar Farm, Goiduboro, NC View of home in Spring Clarden with solar farm located through the bees and panela - photo taken on 9/23/15. View from vacant lot at Spring Garden with solar farm panels visible through trees taken in the winter of 2014 prior to Dome construction. This is the same lot as the photo above. 113 . Mgghed Pair -- White Cross SolAr Farm QUO HM-- H 10 A new solar farm was built at 2159 White Crass Road in Chapel Hill, Grange County in 2013. After construction, the owner of the underlying land said the balance of the tract not encumbered by the solar farm in duly 2013 for $265,000 for 47.20 acres, or $5,606 per acre. Mis land adjoins the solar farm to the south and was clear cut of timber around 10 yews ago, l compared this purchase to a nearby transfer of 53.09 acres of timber land just south along ate Cross Road Uiat sold in November 2010 for $361,000, or $6,109 per acre. After purchase, this land was divided into three rain{ farm tracts of 12 to 20 acres each. These rates are very similar and the dif brence in price per acre is attributed to the timber value and not any impact of the solar farms. Type TALC i D Owner Acres Datt Price $/Aare Noted Conf By Adjoins Sa4ar 9748336770 lia erty 47,24 Jul -18 $265,OHOQ $5.614 Clear cut Betty Cross, bmki-r Nest Near Solar 9747184527 Purcell 59.09 Nov -10 $361.000 $6.109 Wooded Diclde Andrews, br*W The difference in price is atttibuted to the trees on the aidcr sale, No impact noted for the adjacency to a solar farm according io the broker. 1 tooked at a number of other titer lanai sales without proximity to a solar farms for this maw -bed pair, but this land sale required the least allowance for diffemnues in size, utility and location. Matched Fair Summary Sales MCC Adjustment for Timber Adjusted Tract Size PPweentage Differences #median Price Per Acrc Adjoins Solar 1~ arm Average Median $5,614 $5.514 &,5005U0 $ft,1l4 �Cr,114 47,20 47,20 0% Nearby Solar Farm Average Median $6,109 $6. 109 59-09 59.09 This matched pair aguish supports the conclusion that adjacency to a SOW fermi has no impact on adjoining residential/agricultural laird. Matched Fair - Waptaff Farm x This solar farm is located at the northeast corner of a 594- farm# with apprwdmately 30 acres of solar farm area. This solar farm was approved and constructed in 2013. After approval, 18.82 acres were sold out of the parent tract to an adjoining owner to the wrath. "{'his sale was at a aimilar price tD nearby land to the east that sold in the same time from for the saute price per a as .shown below. Type TAX Iii Owner Acres Present Use Data sold prier SING Adjoine Solar 0918 -17 -11 -7960 Piedmont it3,82 Apiculrtt.ural 811912013 $16i,tM ;$88.714 Not Ncar Sour 0918 - 00-75 -9812 ct al Mackwell 14..K5 Apiculfu ural 12/27/2013 $[31{,000 $R.7,ig Matched Fair a"snMacy Salem Flice Tract Size ftnwntage Differmaes Median Price Per AcM Rdjohis $01ar Farm AV F tge Modian $x,7 "'4 W7I -I ViJ1 2 1824'? 0% Neaft solar FRrm Av ®raga MedLan $8.434 $8,739 14,158 14.88 114 11 Mis matched pair again supports the conclusion that adjacency to a solar farm has no itttpact on adjoining residential/ agricultural land. 4. Rdatche - MulkLilm, Sohn This solar farm adjoins two subdivisions with Central Hills having a mix of wdsting and new construction homes. Lots in this development have been rnarketed for $15,000 each with dieoounts offered for multiple lots being used for a single home site. 1 spoke with the argent with Rhonda 'wheeler and Becky Heamsberger with United County Farm & borne fealty who noted that they have seers no impact on tot or home sales due to the solar farm in this community. I have included a map below as well as data on recent sales activity on lots that adjoin the solar farm or are clear the solar farm in this subdivision both before and after the announced plait for this solar farm facility. I note that using the same method l used to breakdown the adjoining uses at the subject property I show that the predominant adjoining. uses we residential and agricultural, which is consistent % th the location of most solar farms. Adjoining Use Breakdown Acreage Parcels ommerdO 3.4CP/a 0.034 Residential 12.134% 79.31% AWif Rena 10.39% 3.459/4 Agricultural TOW 73.37% 13.79% 100.00% 100-00% 115 12 From the above map, l identified fur recent sales of homes that occurred adjoining the solar farin loth before and after the announcement of the sales` farm. [ have adjusted each of these for differences in size and age in order to compare these sales among themselves. As shown below after adjustment, the median value is $130,776 and the sales prices are consistent with one outlier which Is also the least comparable house consisered. The close grouping and the similar price per paint overall as well as the sign lar pride per square foot bath before and after the solar farm. 116 13 KRtohad ?a1rP Data $old Bales Price Acres, Built GNA TAX Ill Ooraee Slate Sold Bases PAO* Acraw ftat uDA $JGBA StjOla faek#n5. C%%7 6960A011 -00 Hcnmm ,In1 -14 $130ow 2.&S 2DD7 1,511 x,114 tatoFy 2Ozirtge 12 0900 A OW -06 Arrcrson Ang• [2 $1306000 1.20 2011 1, m $81.97 1 Story 2 Oairepe 15 WJCA003.00 Smallwood May -12 $149.rAd I,UU 7002 I_,*b $0&92 1a14ry 4OanW 16 0990= A 002.00 HessIng .run -15 $130.000 1.00 1949 1.782 $7.1,95 1 3tmy 2 { mow 4verow $11A,475 1.46 2005 1,619 $S3 -72 $1.34.450 1:67 Median $130,00 1110 36 1,691 $84.00 41ustmente TAR ID Owner ,Rate Bold Wimp Pirtae Aar" Built O &A etyla Parktn` Told 6A7 0900 A 011,110 Htneon Jol•14 $1AOOO $7,5+1117 $2.bm $6,453 $O so $131,503 12 OV"Aat3-00 ATMMOO Aug -12 $1AWC W $3 $7 so 10 $131,000 I5 C99C A DO3.On Smallwood MRY -12 $149,900 $0 $B.7443 - 39 $0 -$15.OW $140,7011 Ifs OWA1>92,M BLCaaing ,tun -1.5 $1!31 OW $7 $7,660 - $19.2179 $xi s6 $123,501 Avenigr $134,975 - $L,875 $4,2m - $2,196 $0 - $a.7s0 $131,440 MR44oa $130,17{x1 so &11673 4470 $0 Sit $130,776 `1 adjusted all o4 the namparalhles t0 a base 11 ne 2411 Year eul It and L586 51 based on Lot 12 l also considered a nllmber of similar home sales nearby that were moth before and after the solar farm was announced as shown below. These homes am generally newer in conatructi€ n and include a number of larWr homes but show a very similar price point per square foot.. Naltrhg Sales ]Micro Spin,r Form Announced TAX ID {Owner Dilte Bald Sales mee Acres Built 08A $ /GBA Style ParkLag rU99LAA019 Durrrnee SeP-12 $165,000, 1 -00 2012 2,079 $-79 -37 1Story 2Garage 09913 A 021 I.* Iyyll a n Apr-12 $212'WO 173 2007 2.045 $103,6? 1 Story 2 iGaragp nlaUO A 060 Nirhola Feb -13 $165,000 1 -03 2012 1,9L>i $53 -93 1 Story 2 Garage ,Average $1.801,667 1 -59 2010 2,000 -99 Median $16510900 I -03 2012 2,045 $83.93 H**rl7ySales After Solar Fusin Announced TAX OLD Owner Data $old Bales Price Acres, Built GNA $ /ORA Stglo forking OWN A 0140 Carrithem Mar -15 $121 1OW 1.00 2010 1,626 $73 -80 1 Story 2 Garage t39CA043 Churn Feb- 15 $148,9W 134 2008 1,585 $90.94 IMary 2claragc AveraW. $134,45a} 1:67 2009 1,606 $63.87 MV than $1.34.450 1:67 2609 1,646 $83.87 1 then adjusted these nearby sales using the same criteria as the adjoining saxes to derive the following breakdown of adjusted values based on a 2011 yew built 1,586 square foot home. The adjusted values are omsistent with a median rate of $128,665, winch is actually lower than the values for the domes that back up to the solar farm. 117 14 Nearby Eras Adjusted Average Median $134,450 Adjustments` 2009 2fxyj 1,606 TASK M Ownes Dato Sold Solon Pli #c dares Built OBAk styto Parking TMal 04913 A 019 Durrallue Sep -12 $165,000 $(] - $825 - $39.127 so $0 $125,048 0995A021 Berryninrt Apr -12 '$212,001) '$T.51?iF r $4,240 - $47.59Q $0 so $161,157 0940 A 06 Michots 1�' It -1.3 5165,000 $tl -$825 -$31. $0 $U $132,283 09ON x4044 Carrithem Mar -1$ $12G,000 $(7 $[x0(1 - $2,952 S0 $0 $117,648 0990 A 043 Chcrry wle ks -15 5148,900 47.5(70 $2.234 4 $fl SO $143,727 Averegu r $165,500 41.1375 $798 430,38+9 r ' $0 X5134,434 mtdian r $165,000 ' $0 -$113 435.510 ° $0 V $0 $128,f45 • i adjusted a] I of the wmparabl as to a base line 2011 Year Diu [it and 1,5K s-f. based on Litt 12 if you consider just the 2015 nearby ears, the range is $117,64$ to $143,727 with a median of $130,688. If you consider the recent a4ioining sales the range is $123,501 to $131,553 with a median of $127,527, This difference is less than 3% in the median and well 'below the standard deviation in the sales. The entire range of the adjoining :Ales prices is overlapped by the range from the nearby sales. These are consistent data sets and summarized below. Watched Pair Summery Adjoins Solar ftrm . Average Median Sales Price $134,975 $130,000 Year Milt 2005 2OU5 Size 1,619 1,591 Pricc jSF Percentage Differences Median Price Median :size Median Price /SF" $83.72 $134.00 3 % 1% 0P/0 Nearby After Solar Farris Average Median $134,450 $134,450 2009 2fxyj 1,606 1,C�iAC3 $83-87 $Ki87 lased can the data presented above, l find that the price per square foot fair finished homes are not being impacted negatively by the presence of the solar iarrll. The difference in pricing in homes in the neighborhood is accounted for by difterences in size, building age, and lot size. The median price for a home air those factors are adjusted for are consistent throughout this subdivision and sbaw no impact dupe to the proximity of the solar farm. This is consistent with the c(urlments frclm the broker l spoke with far this subdiv gion as well. 118 Ill. Harmony of Use/ QqmRatabil lul [ have visited over 170 solar farms and sites on which solar farms are proposed in North Carolina to determine what uses are compatible with a solar farm. The data I have collected and provide in this report strongly supports the compatibility of solar farms with adjoining agricultural and residential uses. While I have %cused on adjoining uses, [ note that there are many examples of solar farms being 1neated within a Quarter mile of residential developments, including such notable developments as Governor's Club in Chapel Hill, wbich has a solar farm within a quarter mile as you can see on the following aerial map. Governor's Club is a gated golf community with hornes selling for $3M.000 to over $2 rafflon. The subdivisions included in the matched pair analysis also show an acceptance of residential uses adjoining solar farms as a harmonious use. Beyond these anecdotal references, I have quantified the adjoining uses for a number of solar ffirrn comparables to derive a breakdown of the adjoini g uses for each solar farm. The chart below shows the breakdown of adjoining or abutting uses by total acreW. While most of these solar farms were located in North Carolina, the breakdown of adjoining uses is very similar to that shown for Oregon as shown earlier in this report. Tatal Solar Farms Reviewed 173 119 16 All Res All Carnrn Res AS Res/AG Park Sulu COMM Ind Uses Uses Average 139 57% 77% 1'3 0% 0% 5 94% 5% Medlan 6% 53% 7% MV i 0% 0% 100% Res = Residential, AC = Agri uiture, Sub = Substation, Com = Commercial, Ind = Industrial. I have also included a bmakda n of each solar farm by number of adjoining parcels rather than acreage. Using both factors provides a more complete picture of the neighboring properties. TDbil Soler Fa rms Reviewed 173 1111 Roes 1111 Corona Res Ag Res AG Part Sub Iraq= Ind Uses Uses Average %W, 27% 90A i 1196 2% 496 S41X1 5'Xi Mediaft 63% 25% 4% UK 0% aK 1M6 ON Res = Residen lief, Ag = Agriculture, Su b = Substatiu% Grim = Commercial, Ind =Ind ustdial. Both of the above charts show a marred residential and R icultural. adjoining use for most solar farms, Every single scalar farm considered included an adjoining residential use except for one, which included an adjoning residentW/agricultural use. These compeamble scalar farms clearly support a compatibility with adjoining residential us along with agricultural uses. SRecific FactO rs on Halrmogy of Use 1 have completed a number of Impact Studies related to a variety of uses and I have found that the most common areas for impact on adjoining values typically fallow the following hierarchy with descending lever of potential impact. I will discuss each of these categories and how they relate to .a solar farm. 1. Hazardous material 2. Odor 3. Noise 4. Traf 6. Stigma. 6.. Appearance 1, ]KazardGus mate The solar farm presents no potential hazardous waste byproduct as part of normal operation. Any fertilizer, weed control, vehicular traffic, or construction will be significantly less than typically ,applied in a residential development or even most agricultural uses. The various solar farms that I have inspected and identified in the addenda have no known pending environmental imWts associated with the development and operation. 2. Odor The various solar farms that 1 have inspected produced no noticeable odor. 120 3. Noise 17 These are passive solar panels with no associated noise beyond a barely audible sound during daylight hours. The transformer reportedly has a hum ijimilar to a fluorescent light in an office building that can only be heard in close proiximity to this transformer and the buffers an the property are sufft ern to snake emitted sounds inaudible from the adjoining properties. No sound is emitted from the facility at night. The various solar farms that I have inspected were inaudible from the roadways. 1 heard nothing on any of these sites associated with the solar farm. i M-. The solar farm will have no onsite employee's or staff. The site requires only minimal maintenance, Relative to other potential use: of the site (such as a residential subdivision), the additional traffic generated by a, solar farm use on this site is insignificant, S. stigma There is no stigma associated with solar farms and solar farms and people generally respond favorably towards such a use. While an individual may express concerns about proximity to a soles' farm, there is no specific stigma associated with a solar farm. Stigma generally refers to things such as adult establishments, prisons, rehabilitation facilities, and so forth. Solar panels have no associated stigma and in smaller collections are found in yards and roofs in many residential communities. Solar pastels an a roof are often cited as an enhancement to the properly in marketing brochures. 1 we no basis for an impact from stigma cluu to a solar farm. 6. Appearance Larger solar farms using fined panels are a passive use of the land that is considered in keeping with a rural/residential area. As shown below, solar farms are comparable to larger greenhouses. This is not surprising givens that a greenhouse is essentially another method for collecting passive solar energy. The greenhouse use is well received in residential/rural areas and has a similar visual impact as a solar farm, 121 Is The fixed solar panels are all less than 15 feet high, which means that the visual impact of the solar parcels will be similar in height to a typical greenhouse and knwr than a single story residential dwelling. Were the subject property developed with single family housing, it would have a much greater visual impact on the surrounding area given that a taro -story home with attic could be three to four times as high as these proposed panels.. The panels will be located behind a chain link fence. 7, Conclusion On the basis of the factors described above, it is my professional opinion that the proposed solar fawn Will be in hannony with the area in which it is to be developed. The breakdown of adjoining uses is similar to the other solar farms tracked. V. Market Commenta I have surveyed a number of builders, developers and investors regarding solar l'arnis over the last year. I have received favorable feedback from a variety of sources, below are excerpts from my conversations with different clients or other real estate professionals. I spoke with betty Cross with Keller Williams fealty in Chapel Hill, who sold the tract of laud adjoining the White Cross load solar farm. She indicated that the solar farm was not considered a negative factor in marketing the property and that it had no impact on the final prince paid for the land. I spoke with Lynn Hayes a broker with Berkshire Hathaway who sold a house at the entrance to Pickards Mountain where the home exits onto the Pickard Mountain, Eco Institute's small solar farm. This property is located in rural Orange County west of Chapel Hill. This house closed in January 2014 for $735,000. According to Ms. Hayes the buyer was excited to be living near the Eco Institute and considered the solar farm to be a positive sign for the area- There afe curremly a number of 10 acre plus lots in Pickards Meadow behind this bouse with lots on the market for $200,DD to $250,000. A new solar farrn was built on Zion Church Road, Hickory at the Two Unes Solar Farm on the Punch property. After c€rnstwction of the solar farm in 2013, an adjoining tract of land with € 8.18 a ms sold for $250,000, or $2,835 per acre. This was a highly irregular tract of land with significant tree cover betvween it and the solar farm. I have compared this to a current listing of 27.39 acres of Umd that is located southeast just a little ways fro m this solar faun: This land is on the market for $69,000, or $3,428 per acre. Generally, a smaller tract of land would be listed for more per acre. Considering as sip adjustment of % per doubling in size, and a 11 P/6 di runt for the likely drop in the closed price off of the asking price, I derive an indicated value per acre of the sraaller tract of $2,777 per am, This is very shnilar to the recently closed sale adjoining the solar farm, which further supports the matched hair analysis earlier in this report. Rex Vick with Windjam Developers has a subdivision in Chatham County off Mt. Gdead Church Goad known as The Hamptons. Home prices in The I larnptons start at $600,000 with homes over I ,1700,000. Mr. Vick expressed interest in the possibility of including a solar farm section to the development as a possible additional marketing tool for the project. 122 I Ell Mr. Eddie Bacon, out of Apex North Carolina, has inherited a sizeable amount of family and agricultural land, and he has expressed interest in wing a solar farm as a method of preserving the land for his children and grandchildren while still deriving a useful income from the property. He believes that solar panels would not in any way diminish the value for this adjoining land. I spoke with Carolyn Craig, a Realtor in Kinston, .North Carolina who is familiar with the Strata Solar panes in the area. She noted that a scalar farm in the area would be positive., 4A solar farm is color coordinated and looks nice." *A solar farm is better than a turkey farms which is allowed in that area. She would not expect a solar farm will have any impact on adjoining home prices in the area. Mr, Michael Edwards. a broker and developer in Raleigh, indicated that a passive solar farm Fuld be a great enhancement to adjoining property+. 'You never know what might be put on Hiatt land next door. There is no noise with a solar farm like there; is with a new subdivision.' These are just excerpts IVe noted in my conversed nla with different clients or other real estate participants that provided other thoughts on the subject that seemed applicable. V1. Conclusion The matched pair analysis shows no impact in home values due to the adjacency to the SOW farm as well as no impact to adjacent vacant residential or agricultural land. The criteria for making downward adjustments on property values such as appearance, noise, odor, and traffic all indicate that a solar faun is a compatible use for rural/ residential transition areas. Similar solar farms have been approved adjoining agricultural uses, schools and residential developments. Industrial uses rarely absorb negative impacts from adjoining uses. The adjoining residential uses to other solar farms have included single family homes tip to $260,000 on lots as small as 0.74 acres. The scalar tarot at the Pickards Mountain l cc Institute adjoins a home that sold in January 2014 for $735,000 and in proximity to lots tieing sold for $200,000 to $250,000 for homes over a million dollars. Based can the data and analysis in this report, it is my professional opinion that they solar farm proposed at the subject property will maintain or enhance the value of adjoining or abutting property and that the proposed use is in harmony vdth the area in which it is located. If you have any further questions please call me any time. Sincerely, !T Richard C. Kirkland, Jr., MAI State Certified General Appraiser # C. )04 t. 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I do not assume any responsibility for the legal description provided or for matters pertaining to legal or title considerations, l assume that the title to the property is good and marketable unless otherwise stated. 0 l tans appraising the property as though free and clear of any and all liens or encumbrances unless otherwise ;stated, $ I assume that the property is under responsible ownership and competent property management. 4- I believe the information furnished lay others is reliable. but I give no warranty for its accuracy. I have made no .survey or enginccring study of the property and assume no responsibility for such matters. All engineering studies prepared by others are assumed to be correct, The plot plans, surveys, sketches and any other illustrative material in this report are included only to help the reader visualize the property. The illustrative material should not be considered to be scaled accurately for size. I assume that there are no hidden or unapparent conditions of the property, subsoil, or structures that render it more or less valuable. I take no responsibility for such conditions or for obtaining the engineering studies that may be required to discover them. + I .assume that the property is in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including environmental regulations, unless the lack of compliance is stated, described, and considered in this appraisal report. 0 1 assume that the property conforms to all applicable zoning and use regulations and restrictions unless nonconformity has been identified, described and considered in this appraisal report. + 1 assumt.- that all required licenses, certiricates of occupancy, consents, and other legislative or administrative authority from any local, staatc, or national government or private earthy or organization have been or can be obtained or renewed for any use on which the value estimate contained in this report is based. + I assume that the use of the land and improvements is confined within the boundaries or property* lines of the property described and that there is no encroachment or trespass unless noted in this report. + I am not qualified to detect the presence of floodplain or wetlands. Any information presented in this report related to these characteristics is for this analysis only. The presence of floodplain or wetlands may affect the value of the property. If the presence of floodplain or wetlands is suspected the property owner would be advised to seek: professional enoneering assistance. 4- For this appraisal. I assume that no hazardous substances or conditions are present in or on the property. Such substances or conditions could include but are riot limited to asbestos, ure- a- formaldehyde foam insulation, polychlorinated biphenyls (i 13s], petroleum leakage or underground storage tanks, electromagnetic fields, or agricultural chemicals. 1 have no knowledge of any such materials or conditions unles:% otherwise stated. I make no claim of technical knowledge with regard to testing for or identifying such hazardous materials or conditions, The presence or such materials, substances or conditions could affect the value of the property. 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The reported analyses, opinions, and concluaions are limited only by the reported aaisumptions and limiting eonditions, and are my personal, unbiased profesaional analyece, opiniona, and conclusions; X 1 have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and rko personal interest with respect to the partka ixa.volved; 4. 1 have no bias with respect to the property that in the subject of thin report or to the parties involved with this aasipmrent; S. My engagement, in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined resu lts-, 6- 'My compensation for completing this assignment is net Contingent upon the development or reporting of a predetermined value or direction in value that favors the cause of the ellent, the amount oi' the vatue opinion, the attainment or a stipulated rcault, or the occurrence of a subsequent. event directly related to the intended use of the appraisal; 7. The reported emalysea, opinions, and concivaions were developed, and thin report has been prepared, in conformity With the requiremLnta of the Code of Professional F—thka and Stand"rds of Pr'ofcRaionRl Appraisal Practice of the Appraisal Institute; a. The reported analysea, opinions and concluaiomi were developed, and thin report has been prepared in conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practicc- q, The use of this report is subject to the requirements of the Appraisal institute relating to review by its duty authorized reprewntativee; 10. I have not monde a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of thin report, and; 11. No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the p'regn signing this certiftntion. 12. As of the date of this report I have completed the requircrrrents of the continuing education program of ilze Appraisal Institute; 1 , I have not appraised this property within the IRSt three yeam Disclosure of the contents of this appraisal report is governed by the bylaws and rcguWa ins of the Appraisal [nstitatc and the National Association of Realtors. Neither nil nor any part of the contents of this appraisal report shaft tm dinneminated to the public through advertising media, public relations media, news media or any ,other public rnrans of communications without the prior written consent and approval of the undcrnigned. G to��yti fig '} v 'o W- , Richard C. Kirkland, Jr., MAI Sly Certified General Appraiser 126 Richard C. 1(hidand, Jr., MAT 9408 Northfield Court Kirkland Raleigh, North Carolina 276(x3 Mobile (9 19) 414-8142 Appraisals, LLC rkirk)aadZ AIM ail.com PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Kirkland Appraisals, LL C, Raleigh, N.C. 2003 - Present Commercial appraiser Heater & Company, Raleigh, N.C. Commercial appraiser 1996-2003 PRoFEswomm APPILUTMIN MAI (Member, Appraisal Institute) designation #11796 2001 MC State Certified General Appraiser # A4359 1999 VA State Certified General Appraiser # 4001017291 OR State CertMed General Apprai"r 4 C001204 SC State Certified General Appraiser # 62019 EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in English, University of North Carolina, Chapel H01 1993 COSWNMNG EDMATION Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 2016 Forecasting Revenue 2015 Wind Turbine Effect on Value 2015 Supervisor/Traince Class 2015 Business Practices and Ethics 2014 Subdivision Valuation '2014 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 201.4 Introduction to Vineyard and Winery Valuation 2013 Appraising Rural Residential Properties 2012 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 2012 Supervisors/1'rainces 2011 Rates and Ratios. Malting sense of GIMs, OARs, and DCFs 2011 Advanced Internet Search Strategies 2011 Analyzing Distressed Real Estate 2011 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 2011 Business Practices and Ethics 2011 Appraisal Curriculum Overview (2 Days -General) 2009 Appraisal Review - General 2009- Unifonn Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 2009 Subdivision Valuation: A Comprehensive Guide 20M office Budding Valuation; A Contemporary Perspective 2008 Valuation of Detrimental Conditions in Real Estate 2007 The Appraisal of Small Subdivisions. 2007 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice Update 2OD5 Evaluating Commercial Construction 2005 23 127 Conservation Easements 2005 Uniform Standards of Professional Appmdsal Pmctioe Update 2004 Condemnation Appraising 2004 Land Valuation Adjustment Procedures 20D4 Supporting Capitalization Rates 2004 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, C 2002 Wells and Septic Systems and Wastewater Irrigation Systems 2002 Appraisals 2002 2002 Analyzing Commercial Lease Clauses 2002 Conservation Easements 2000 Preparation for Litigation 2000 Appraisal of NGnconfonning Uses 2000 Advanced Applications 2000 Highest and Best Use and Market Analysis 1999 Advanced Sales Comparison and Cost Approaches 1999 Advanced Income Capitalization 1998 Valuation of Detrimental Conditions in Real Estate 1999 Report Writing and Valuation Analysis 1999 Property Tax Values and Appeals 1997 Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, A & B 1997 Basic, Income Capitalization 1996 24 Kim ley» )Horn MEMORANDUM To; Kyle Campbell. ESA Ri�oewables From: Travis Pluitt, P.E. Iimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. Date: April 26, 2016 Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm — Trip Generation 128 KIMLEY -HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC HC license W -0102 �ry..wi�wwaa. Qdi�3 y by: •�4��sl��ws Kimlay -Horn has reviewed the trip generatic+i potenlial of the proposed Oakwood solar farm located on US 70 in Mebane, NC. The ITE Trip Generation Manual does nut provide trip generation rates for solar farms. Therefore, The trip generation was estimated Fused on the anticipated number of employees both during construction and a full bulld�ut. I)turing construction it is estimated that a maximum of 40 workers will be on site each day. Though some workers will carpool, as a worst case it is assumed that all workers arrive individually in the Aft peak hour and depart individually in the PM pear hour_ There are also anticipated to be approximately B truck deliveries per day during construction with only 1 vehicle on -site at any given lime. As a worst case, it Is assumed that 2 trucks enter and exit during each peak hour. Therefore, it is anticipated that in a worst case condition. lhere will be approximately 42 entering trips and 2 exiting trips in the A{+�+1 peak hour and 2 entering trips and 42 exiting trips in the PIVI peak hour. Upon completion the site will have no Full -time staff. There will be 1 -2 employees that will service this site once every several months. The result is that this site is expected to generate less than 1 trip per day on average. Table 1 below summarizes the anticipated trip generation of the site. 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Y � w W t Being all of that access easement as shown on map and survey entitled "Survey for Oakwood Solar Farm. LLC' prepared by Gaskins Land ;Surveying, P.A., dated 513/16, and mrorded In Plat Bonk 115, page 175, Orange County Registry. ti all '11"A11,11i - All fit E� lot �' j�777777pp "C�, i ■0.0.0. =1 - I t T4- Ir is .-Milill fe F l� I. C.111y 41� i I I r Attachment 3 Site Assessment for PIN: 9835 -02 -9137 for proposed Solar Array Public Utility (Class A Special Use Permit), non - residential Site Data Zoning: Rural Residential (R1) and designated 10 Year Transitional Area on Future Land Use Map Acreage: 52.1 acres Overlay Districts: Back Creek Protected Watershed Overlay District and Efland- Cheeks Hwy 70 Overlay District Deed: No deed reference found. Legal Reference: 10 -E -451. Plat/Legal Description: N/O Hwy 70 (no plat found) Building Setbacks for Special Use Permit (Class A) 100 ft. from all property lines 50 ft. Type D Land Use Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the perimeter of the parcel and easements (see UDO, 5.10.3 C (2) (f) Maximum height: 40' Notes: (1) Private Road Justifications, Recorded Declarations, Restrictive Covenants, Bona Fide Farm status, use and building type (e.g. duplex units) will change subdivision and development requirements. (2) 80 ft. stream buffer graphically shown. (3) Floor Area Ratio (FAR) maximum for residential conditional use = 0.58. FAR maximum for non - residential use = 0.088. FAR maximum for non - residential conditional use = 0.100. Required minimum open space ratio = 0.84. Required minimum livability space ratio = 0.75. Required pedestrian /landscape ratio = 0.21. (2) BMP may be required �442�210 I HrB P •' t �4'4�" "30T • r - 24�a`- _ ',3jHaw Creek PIN# 9835029137 tectec HELEN ETAL MACE rshed ftw CARL JERRY MACE hC 6517 US HIGHWAY 70 .,,,. _IN��G�TI MEBANE, NC 273027598 ii MFG Environmental Features: 140 Streams located on lot. Stream buffer for stream to the east: 80 ft. (Method A). Stream buffer for stream to the west: 65 ft. (Method A). Six water bodies located to the west. Water body buffers: 65 ft. (Method A). Slope: Slope of stream to the east: 8.8 %. Slope of stream to the west: 6.4 %. Slopes of water bodies to the west: ranging from 2.4% to 6.4% 100 and 500 year Floodplains Base Flood Elevation (BFE) based on FIRM Map: 663 County Freeboard: 665 Minimum Finished Floor Elevation (FFE): 665 Flood Panel: 9835J Impervious Surface Limits: 12% based on UDO (Sec. 4.2.6) - 272,337.12 sq. ft. of allowable impervious surface area Note: On -site infiltration of the first inch of stormwater runoff, per UDO, Sec. 4.2.6 for non - residential use Land Disturbance Thresholds (Erosion Control) 1) Erosion Control Application /Permit required if disturbing more than 20,000 sq. ft. 2) Stormwater Management Application /Permit required if more than 21,780 sq. ft. (112 an acre) for commercial structures. 'Call OC Erosion Control at (919) 245 -2586 for more information. Date Site Assessment Completed: Updated 05/26/2016 6� 6 G ° o Data shown on this map is obtained from Orange County GIS and is for reference only. Exact locations and boundaries should be verified. Map prepared by Orange County Planning & Inspections. 06/02/2016 - rmccook — USGS Stream - -- 2' Contours (NCDOT) M City Limits Floodway -• Soils Survey Stream 0 Parcels 0 ETJ (Effective 02/02/07) LZ Floodplain Buffer 80ft Moning ::: Soils 500 Year Floodplains ?z 'X Stream Buffer 80ft 0 Water Body 100 YR Floodplain (Effective 02/02/07) 1 inch =600 feet Water Body Buffer 65ft ® Watershed (Effective 02/02/07) Base Flood Elevation (Symbol) 0 16o soo Feet j: : � FIRM 141 Attachment 4 FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY PLANNING BOARD AND STAFF PERTAINING TO A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY OAKWOOD SOLAR FARM SOLAR LLC / ESA RENEWABLES AND MR. CARL AND HELEN MACE, ETAL REQUESTING A CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SOLAR ARRAY - PUBLIC UTILITY ON A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OFF OF US HIGHWAY 70 FURTHER IDENTIFIED UTILIZING ORANGE COUNTY PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) 9835 -02 -9137. As required under Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a Class A Special Use Permit is required for the development of a solar facility. Such permits shall comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Section(s) 5.3.2 and 5.9.6 of the UDO. Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) of the UDO requires written findings certifying compliance with the following: (1) The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted; (2) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property); and (3) The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners; In addition, the Board shall make findings certifying that the application is compliant with the following specific standards: (1) Specific standards for the submission of Special Use Permit applications as outlined within Section(s) 2.2 and 2.7 of the UDO, (2) Section 5.3.2 (B) relating to the method and adequacy of the provision of: a. Sewage disposal facilities; b. The adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection; and c. The adequacy of vehicular access to the site and traffic conditions around the site; (3) Specific regulations governing the development of Solar Array as set forth in Section 5.9.6 of the LIDO, (4) The general findings outlined within Section 5.3.2 (A) (2). Listed below are the findings of the Orange County Planning staff regarding the application in question. The findings have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Planning Board in its deliberations. 142 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recommen dation APPLICATION COMPONENTS Proper forms 12.2 Fees paid 2.2.4(D) Full description of use 2.7.3(B)(1) • Location Yes • Appearance Yes • Operational characteristics No subdivision proposed: Survey of access easement was provided. Owner Information 2.7.3(B)(2) Information Needed for Use 2.7.3(8)(3) Standards Site Plans 2.7.3(8)(4) Preliminary Subdivision Plat (if 2.7.3(B)(5) necessary) List of Parcels within 1,000 feet 2.7.3(13)(6) Elevations of all Structures 12.7.3 (13)(7) Environmental Assessment (or EIS) 2.7.3(B)(8) • Topography • Drainage issues • Natural or Cultural resources • Mining • Hazardous Wastes • Wastewater treatment • Water usage Method of Debris Disposal 2.7.3(8)(9) Application and supporting Yes Yes documents (Attachment 1) Staff Testimony /Receipt Yes Yes Application and supporting Yes Yes documents (Attachment 1) Application (Attachment 1) Yes Yes Application and supporting documents (Attachment 1) Yes Yes Site Plan (Attachment 2) Yes Yes No subdivision proposed: Survey of access easement was provided. N/A N/A Application and supporting documents (Attachment 1) Yes Yes No structures (i.e. buildings) are Yes Yes being proposed. Elevation of solar arrays and fence provided with site plan (Attachments 1 and 2) Application and supporting I Yes I Yes documents — including EA and Phase I Environmental Assessment (Attachment 1) Application and site plan Yes Yes (Attachments 1 and 2) Development Schedule 2.7.3(B)(10) Application— Narrative (Attachment Yes Yes 1) Extended Vesting Request 2.7.3(B)(11) Not requested by applicant N/A N/A 143 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recommen dation NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Public Notice 2.7.6(a) Staff comment(s) that Planning Yes Yes • Date Board meeting was properly • Time advertised as required by the UDO. • Place Notice for Public Hearing shall be sent in accordance with UDO with documentation denoting compliance with same provided as part of the agenda packet. Published in Newspaper 2.7.6(b) Staff comment(s) that Planning Yes Yes • Two successive weeks Board meeting was properly • First notice at least ten days prior advertised as required by the UDO. but no more than twenty -five Advertisement for Public Hearing days prior shall be in accordance with UDO with documentation denoting compliance with same as part of the agenda packet. Sign Posting on Property (at least 10 2.7.6(c) Staff posted sign for NIM on Yes Yes days prior) December 1, 2017; and on December 22, 2017 for the Planning Board meeting. Mailed Notice 2.7.6(d) Staff mailed NIM notices on Yes Yes • First Class Mail November 27, 2017, and Planning • All adjacent property owners Board notices on December 22, (within 1,000 ft.) 2017. Staff to mail Quarterly Public • Not less than fifteen days prior Hearing no later than January 26, 2018. 144 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recommen dation SPECIFIC STANDARDS Waste Disposal 5.3.2(B)(1) Both Environmental Health and Yes Yes Method and adequacy of provision Solid Waste have indicated they for sewage disposal facilities, solid have no concerns. As there are no waste and water service. structures (i.e. office) there will be no septic system on the property. Conditions are recommended to require Solid Waste Permit as part of development process. Safety 5.3.2(B)(2) Orange County Emergency Service Yes Yes Method and adequacy of police, fire staff and the Sheriff's office have and rescue squad protection. indicated the project can be served. Vehicle Access 5.3.2(B)(3) There will not be an appreciable Yes Yes Method and adequacy of vehicle traffic increase in the area access to the site and traffic associated with the development of conditions around the site. the solar array. The applicant obtained a new driveway permit through NC DOT on May 3, 2017. The proposed access easement to US Highway 70 will be recorded prior to development. 145 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recomm endation STANDARDS for Solar Arra — Public Utilit Site Plan 5.9.6 (C) (1) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes A site plan prepared in accordance (a) through Staff Testimony, and Site Plan. with Section 2.5 of and 5.9.6 (C) (1) (d) Site plan provides elevations for inclusive of UDO proposed arrays, fencing and landscaping. The application, EA and Phase I Environmental contain required soils information and reports (Attachment 1) Standards of Evaluation 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes On -site utility and transmission (a) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan lines placed underground when (Attachments 1 and 2). feasible 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes Height of array shall not exceed 40 (b) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan ft. (Attachments 1 and 2). 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes Individual arrays shall be designed (c) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan and located to prevent reflective (Attachments 1 and 2). glare toward inhabited buildings on adjacent property and rights-of- way. Warning signs concerning voltage. 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes (d) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan Attachments 1 and 2). Mechanical equipment and arrays 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes shall be enclosed by a minimum 8 (e) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan ft. high fence and screening per (Attachments 1 and 2). Section 6.8 of UDO. Proof of liability insurance — 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application and Applicant Yes Yes minimum of $500,000.00 per (f) Testimony (Attachment 1). occurrence. Type D land use buffer around 5.9.6 (C) (2) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes perimeter of project (g) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan (Attachments 1 and 2). 146 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recomm endation STANDARDS for Solar Array — Public Utility (continued) Decommissioning of solar facility 5.9.6 (C) (3) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Yes (a) through Staff Testimony, and Site Plan (f) inclusive (Attachments 1 and 2). Applicant acknowledges requirement and agreed to the condition in the event the use of the site as a solar array — public utility is ceased. 147 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recomm endation SPECIFIC STANDARDS In accordance with Section 5.3.2 (A) (2), the Planning Board shall also consider the following general conditions before the application for a Special Use can be approved. NOTE: Planning Staff will provide a recommendation on these items during the January 10, 2018 Planning Board meeting once the applicant provides required information. The use (will / will not) maintain or Section 5.3.2 Application package and Yes Yes promote the public health, safety and (A) (2) (a) testimony from applicant and general welfare, if located where their subject matter experts on proposed and developed and how the project complied with operated according to the plan as the UDO. submitted. I REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Staff Planning Board Recomm endation Section 5.3.2 Application package and Yes Yes The use (will / will not) maintain or (A) (2) (b) testimony from applicant and enhance the value of contiguous their subject matter experts on property (unless the use is a public how the project complied with necessity, in which case the use the UDO. need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property). Section 5.3.2 Application package and Yes Yes The location and character of the (A) (2) (c) testimony from applicant and use, if developed according to the their subject matter experts on plan submitted, (will / will not) be in how the project complied with harmony with the area in which it is the UDO. to be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. 149 RECOMMENDATION: Staff has not received any comments from local residents and property owners indicating they do not believe the proposed facility complies with the provisions of Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) inclusive. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, maintaining or enhancing the value of contiguous property, the use is in harmony with the area in which it is to be located, and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. Staff has reviewed the application, the site plan, and all supporting documentation and has found that the applicant complies with the specific standards and required regulations as outlined within the UDO with respect to the submittal of required information for the project. Provided the Planning Board finds in the affirmative on the specific and general standards as detailed herein, and no evidence is entered into the record demonstrating the applicant has either: a. Failed to meet their burden of proof that the project complies with the specific development standards for a school; or b. Fails to comply with the general standards detailed within Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) of the UDO, the Board could make an affirmative recommendation on this application to the BOCC. In the event that the Board makes an affirmative finding, staff recommends the attachment of the following conditions: 1. In accordance with Section(s) 6.13 and 6.21 of the UDO, and consistent with the approved application, the applicant shall maintain and preserve the area in the northeastern corner of the property encumbered by the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as depicted on recently adopted FEMA Flood Maps, and the associated 80 foot wide adjacent stream /floodplain buffers. With the exception of installing public and /or private water and /or public sanitary sewer and /or the removal of dead, diseased, or dying plant materials, this 4.25 acre area shall remain undisturbed as required within the UDO. 2. In accordance with Sections 6.13, 6.21, and 5.9.6 (C) of the UDO, the applicant shall cause a formal and detailed landscape and tree preservation plan to be submitted and approved by the Orange County Planning Department within 180 days from the approval of this Special Use Permit. This plan shall also incorporate the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas such as jurisdictional streams, wetlands, floodplain areas, and all required stream /floodplain buffers. 3. In accordance with Section 7.14 of the UDO, the applicant shall cause a plat to be submitted and recorded to illustrate all lease, access, and utility easements on the subject area. 4. Per Section 2.5 of the UDO, the applicant shall complete and submit a formal application to the Orange County Inspections Department requesting authorization to commence construction of the proposed solar array. The application, including all applicable fees, shall be submitted within 180 days from the approval of the Special Use Permit. 5. To ensure public safety as outlined in Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the Orange County Fire Marshal's office shall review and approve the final site plan and ensure that any and all modifications be made to address fire code and access issues prior to the issuance of the permit authorizing the commencement of land disturbing activities. 150 6. To ensure public safety as outlined in Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant shall provide a detailed, scaled, map to the Orange County Fire Marshal's office and the Efland Volunteer Fire Department denoting the location of all storage areas for batteries, master cut -off switches, and other similar devices to ensure the protection of emergency responders in the event of a catastrophic incident on the property. This map shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance (C of C) by the County allowing for operation of the facility to commence. 7. To ensure compliance with the provisions of Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant shall submit a Solid Waste Management application for the project within 180 days from the approval of the Special Use Permit. 8. To ensure compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 2.5, 2.19, 2.21 and 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant submit all necessary site plans, stormwater, grading plans, and erosion control applications to the Orange County Erosion Control Division for review and processing prior to development or land disturbing activity. These applications shall be submitted within 180 days from the issuance of the SUP. 9. In accordance with Section 2.5 of the UDO, the applicant shall submit the approved site plan and approved driveway permit to NC DOT for review and comment within 180 days from the issuance of the SUP and provide planning staff with a copy of the issued permit. 10. In accordance with 2.7.14 of the UDO, the Special Use Permit will automatically expire within 12 months from the date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction has not commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of this time limit is approved by the BOCC. 11. In accordance with 2.7 of the UDO, if any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then this Special Use Permit shall be void in its entirety and of no effect. 151 MEMO" NDUM TO: PATFUCK MALLErr, PLANNER IL ORANGE COUNTY PI►NNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT FROM: JEFF SCOUTE- N, ORANGE COUNTY SOIJO WASTE M ANAGEMENT SUBJFCT. OAKWOOD SOLAR FARM, LLC PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS- PLANS DATED 10/ml 7 DATE: NOVLMBF-R 16, 2017 I have completed my reviatv of subject plans and Ifind Mai the applicant has satisfactorily addressed all of my commentsfrom the lost review. As such, I Kwuld have no objection to the approval of dds plats. Thanks for the opportunity to review and comment on these plans and please let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter further. ORANGE OUNTY SHEl FF Sheriff Charles S. Blackwood 106 Egst Margaret Laic, Hfllsboraugh, Norai Car&nia 27278 919- 245 -29M December 21, 2017 Patrick R. Mallett Orange County Planning & Inspecdons 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 201 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Re: Oakwood Solar Farm Class A SUP PIN 9835-02-9137 Ideas Mr. Mallett: f�:c 17a� 152 C F)~I+CE OF THE This fetter con&ms than the Orange County Sheriffs Office rues not foresee any issues with. the Special Use Pcim -tit for the Oakwood Solar Farm. Given its locAtion in the unincorpoluted portion of Mebane, my Office is respondble for providing lx,%v enforcement scivices to this area. I am not aware of any safety issues related to this ration If you have any questi+oins, please contact me via email at rslalo- chmood(u7 or by phom at 19) 612.0003. Orange County Sheriff's 153 Patrick R. Maliett From: Jahn Kase Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2{1712 :39 PM Tea: Patrick R. Mallett Cc: David Ward; Phil Vllaro Subject; Oakwood Solar Class A SDP Patrick- Thee Environmental Health Section has no objections to the Oakwood Solar project located off US 70. The proposed project will generate no wastewater and will not require the permitting of a private well. Should either of these two conditions change, then the ownerslapplicants must submit applications for the appropriate permits. John John Kale Interim Environmental Health Director Phone: 519.245.2374 / Fax: 919.644.3006 ' ebsite: http,//www., co.o ra n e.nc. uslenvh lth index.as lop HEALTH DEPARTMENT rmpmving health, Inspiring change. Please tell us how we are doing by taking this very quick survey. We appreciate your coMmr:nts, https. / /wvi w surveymonkey corn r /EHSURVEY2017 -2018 1 154 Patrick R. Mallett From: Kirn Livingston Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 12:38 PM To: Patrick R. Mallett Subject, Oakwood Solar DCAPR has no additional comments nor objections to the re- approval of the Oakwood Solar Class A SUP. Thank you, Kira Livingston, Land Conservation Manager orange counly Department of Environment, Agriculture. Parks and Recreation 30 R re Rd CPO Box 5181) Mlsbomuo NC 27278 (911) 24S -2514 I wwwx naecauntyix gQyJDL4E$ 155 Patrick R. Mall+ett From: Howard _ Flerning Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 6,10 PM To Patrick R. hallett Cc: Molly Boyle; Craig Benedict Subject; Oakwood Solar Class A SUP (Revised) Engineering 1 Stormwater Division has no revised or additional requirements, based upon the information provided in this revised SUP application_ Sincerely, Howard W. Fleming, Jr., PP EngineeringlStormwater (Division) Supervisor Oranoe County Plannina and Inspections Department 131 W. Margaret Lane (P.O. Box 8181) Hillsborough, NG 27278 (919) 245 -25861 (W) (335) 817-7865 (M) hflemingQraneourwtync,g_ov NOTE: Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account its a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. Fr+Dm: Patrick R. Mallet# Sent: Monday, December 18, 2017 3:17 PM To: DAC Cc Molly Boyle Subject* RE., Next DAC Meeting: Thursday, December 21st DAC Members, Just checking in with everyone to ensure there are no comments or outstanding issues related to the Oakwood Solar Class A SUP. If you have questions or comments please let me know by Wed. morning. I'm trying to prepare the Planning Board packets etc. Thanks! Very Respectfully, Patrick R. Maltett, Planner la Orange County Planning & Inspections [department Phone: (919) 245 -2577 Fax: (919) 544 -3022 E -mail: pmallett@orangecountwn.c. qv Orange County Planning Website: littp,-//www.oranpecountvnc.goy Address: 131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 201 P,Q_ Box 8131 Hillsborough, NC 27278 156 Patrick R. Monett From: James Baxter Sent:. Tuesday, December 19, 2017 11:52 AM Tee: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: RE; Next DAC Meeting: Thursday, December 21st Patrick, The applicant needs to be aware that the demolition of any structures, tanks, or buildings in accessing, preparing the Site, or construction of the array will require demolition permits with the appropriate `all clear' for any asbestos or any chemical contaminants. With the application there will need to be an engineered stamped plan of the array footings and any electrical ruck footings. Jaynes Baxter OC Building Inspections i b a xte r o ra nee cou ntv nc. ao v 919 - 245 -2606 o 919 - 717 - 11:156 rn From: Patrick R. Mallett Sent: Monday, December 1.8, 2017 117 PM To: [SAC Cc, Molly 80yie Subject: RE: Next DAC Meeting: Thursday, December 21st DAC Members, Just checking in with everyone to ensure there are no comments or outstanding lssues related to the Oakwood Solar Class A SUP. If you have questions or comments please let me know by Wert. morning. I'm trying to prepare the Planning Board packets etc. Thanksl Very Respectfully, Patrick R. Mallett, Planner II Orange County Planning & Inspections Department Phone. (919) 245 -2577 Fax: (914) 644 -3022 E-mail. prnallett orangecougt n�+ e.&ov Orange County Planning Website: htt1)= 1 %ww"w_oran[?ecountVnC.Rou Address: 131 W. Margaret Cane, Suite 201 P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account is a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. 157 Patrick R. Mallett To: Chuck Edwards Contact; DAC Cc: Molly Boyle Subject: RE: [External) RE: Next DAC Meeting_ Thursday, December 21st Front: Chuck Edwards Contact Sent: Tuesday, December 19, 2017 8:59 AM To: Patrick R. Mallett; DAC Cc: Molly Boyle Subject: RE: [External] FEE: Next DAC Meeting: Thursday, [?eternber 21st Oakdale Solar: NCDOT previously issued an approved driveway pernmit for this site on 05f03/17. The permit is in good standing and based on the information submitted, it dines not appear that additional NCDOT approval or action is needed. Charles N. Edwards Jr., FEE (Chuck) District Engineer N. C. Department of Transportation Division of Highways Division 7, District 1 :336 570 6833 cnedwards@ncdot,�Lav 115 East Crescent Square Drive P. 0. Box 766 Graham. NC 27253 Ernail correspondence to and from tops addfess is sahjoct to the Notth Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties- %TLF s� 158 I� STATE OF NoRi m CARCtLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY C00PER 100VERNOR May 3, 2017 ORANGE COUNTY Kyle CampbelI ESA Renewables, LLC 4155 St, Jens Pkwy., Smite l 100 Sanford, F1, 32771 SUBJECT; Driveway Permit for O kwmd Solar Farm Located on US Hwy 70 Dc.ar Mr. Campbell. JAN4ES H. TRoGDON, III SECRETARY Attached for your files is a copy of the Driveway Permit properly executed. The approval of this permit is also subject to tho attached special provisions. This permit is valid for one year frnln the date of approval. A written request is needed for an extension. You will need to submit a request by May 3, 201 S. When the work has been completed, notify DeAngelo Jones by letter at P. 0. Box 766, Graham, NC 27253 -0766 so that a final inspection can be made. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. ,tones at (336) 570 -6833. Sincerely, C. N. Edwards, P.E. DISTRICT ENGINEER Attachmcmts twT E[djj cc: J. M. Mills, P.E., NCDOT Division Engineer Town of Mebane DPA0503I7 -0 -I Oakwcud Solar Farm A'ktm tg'4dclrrss' Wrphw - (336) 57MR33 Loewkn NC DEPARTMENT OF TRAIVMRTAnON Fax: (3 36) 57MI76 1 t 5 EAST CRESCENT SQUARE DRIP£ DIVISION 7, DISTfUCT I Cwtomer Servor 1- 977 --#-4 GRANAM, NC 27251 PQ BOX 766 {IMHAM, NC 27253 -4766 IIreiWio; www.ncriat.gov 159 DIUVEWAY PERM1l`lf' SPECIAL PROVISIONS I. A copy of the permit and the approved plans stamped by NCDOT will be on the site and vgilable for inspection by NCDOT personnel while in construction is on progress. if safety or traffic conditions warrant such an action, NCDOT reserves the right to strap all work unless evidence of approval unrk he shown. It will be nceessary for you or your contractor to notify Mr. DeA.ngelo .Jones, Assistant District Engineer, upon receipt of this letter to schedule a mandatory Preconstruction Conference, to provide your anticipated date of starting or to review any plan revisions made by the District Office prior to construetiois beginning on this permit. Mr. Jones can be reached at (336) 5701 -6833 between the hours of 8 :00 a.m. and 5 :00 p.m. Monday through Friday.. 3. When working within NCDOT right of way, District Personnel, Shawn Smith, shall be notified hventy- four (24) hours in advance at telephone number (336) 570 -6833 for inspection at each of the rollawing phases: (A) Drainage, (Ii) Grading, (C) Placement of base, (D) Paving, (C) Seeding. 4. When the work has been completed, please notify i1r'ir. Jones by letter at P.O. Box 766, Graham, North Carolina 27253 -0766 in order that a final inspection can be made. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL QUALIiFICATIONS AND TRAINING PROGRAM- Effective July 1, 2010, all flagging operations within I+ICDCYr Fight of Way required qualified and trained Work Zone F1agf ers. Effective July 1, 2011, qualified and trained Work Zane Traffic Control Supervisors will be required on Significant Projects. Training for this certification will be provided by l'dO:DOT approved training sources and/or private entities that Dave been prc approve d to train thennscives, if you have questions, visit our 'web site at %vww.ncdot.oreldoh /preCGnst_ ruction / %vztc/wztetrainiggRi- gani /d fault htpnl or contact Stuart Bourne, 1I.E. with NCDOT Work Zone Traffic Control Unit at (919) 250-4159 or sbourgi3Oa ncdot.gov. & That the party of the second part agrees to provide: traffic Control devices, lane closures, road closures, positive protection and/or any ether warning or positive protection devices necessary for the safety of road users during construction and any subsequent maintenance. This shall be performed in conformance with the latest NCDo,r Roadway 'Standard P- i.oa_and_ Standard Specifications for Road and Structures and Amendments or Supplements thereto. When there is no ,guidance provided in Roadway Standard Drawings or Specifications, comply with the Manual on Uctif_ um Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Ifighway and Amendment. or Supplement thereto, Information as to the above rules and regulations may be obtained from the Division Engineer of the party of the first part. 7. Work requiring lane closure or restrictions will not be allowed between 7.00 arm — 9.00 am and 4:00 p.m, — 7:00 p.nr. Monday through Friday uariess othernvice curetted by the District Enf ineer or as shown ost the approved [)lams. 8. At, least one lane of traffic shall remain open at all times. 9. Any work requiring equipment or personnel within 5° of the edge of any travel lane shall require a Rine: closure with appropriate taperg. 160 1€1. The District Office roust be consulted if there are any changes in the plans as they were submitted. 11. Any damage to roadway, structures, or associated appurtenances shall be restored to its original condition as directed by the District Engineer. 12. Excavation material shall not be placed on the pavement. Drainage structures shall not be blocked with excavation material. 13. The applicant shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local environmental regulations, and shall obtain all necessary kderal'r state and local environmental permits, including but not limited to, those related to sediment control, storm water, wetland, streams, endangered species, and historical Sites. 14. Trenching, bore pits, and other excavations within the safe recovery area shall not be left open or unprotected so as to expose motor vehicle or pedestrian traffic to unsafe conditions. The contractor shrill comply with all OSHA requirements and provide a competent person on site, to supervise excavations at all times. 15. All suitable backtill material Shall be compacted to 95Va density in the shoulder areas, I 001 density under pavement areas and in accordance with AASHTO T99 as modified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Note if contractor starts before weather conditions improve, then the existing material removed shall be replaced with suitable material as approved by the District Engineer so that proper compaction can be obtained, Certified compaction test results are to be submitted to the District Engineer upon request. 16. Excavation within 500 reet of a signalized intersection will require notification by the applicant to Sheet Bordeaux, Electronics Technician III at telephone number (336) 375 - 5477.. All traffic signal or detect cables must be located prior to excavation. 17. Before planting any landscape within the right of way, the encroaching party shall submit an application for a planting permit to this office. The permit must be approved prior to the installation of"any plans. 18, All disturbed areas shall be repaired with the following rate of seed, rertilizer and limestone in pourids per acne, and the areas properly mulched and tacked: 25# Reliant Ward Fescue 100# Alta or Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue 259 l enblue Kentucky Bluegrass I00Ii# 5 -10 -10 Fertilizer 400110 Limestone 19. For your general information. The $50.00 inspection fee for this driveway connection was paid by check. (Check #22927) 161 KC, DEPARTMENT F TRANSPORTATION I APPLICATION IDE f I=[ + C vi !way C, a. e of STRICT AND DRIVEWAY AG ESS rmitNo. unty, orange PERMIT r PPLICKFI1: N wale meat Name: Oakwood LOCATION OF PROPERTY ute/Road: US Hwy 70 - act Distance 1306 F1 Miles N S E W Z Feet El El D )rn the Intersection of Route No- SIR 1384 and Route No- US HWY 70 Toward SIR 1402 ]perty Will Be Used For. ® Resideniiai 1$uWivislinn la Comrr mial ❑ Educ&Vonal Fae litles 1] TNT! [3 Ernergency Seuulces I1 Other )oerty: ❑ is 0 is net wit* MebaneI _P4 Ze * 1, the undersigned property owner, request access and permission to construct driveways) or street(s) on public right- of-way at the above Icca tic rk. + I agree to construct and maintain driveway(s) or street entrance(s) In absolute conformance with the current "Policy on Street and Driveway ,access to North Carolina Highways" as adopted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation. - I agree that no signs or objects will be placed on or over the public right -cif -way other than those approved by NCDOT. - I agree that the driveway(s) or street(s) will be constructed as shown on the attached plans. . I agree that that driveway(s) or streets) as used in this agreement include any approach tapers, storage lanes or speed change lanes as doomed necessary, . I agree that if any future improvements to the roadway become necessary, the portion of ddveway(s) or street(s) located on public right- of -way will be considered the property of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, and I will not be entitled to reimbursement or have any claim for present expenditures for driveway or street construction. ■ I agree that this permit becornes void if construction of driveway(s) or street(s) is not completed within the time specified by the " Policy on ,street and Driveway Access to North Carolina 'Highways ". . I agree to pay a $50 construction inspection fee. Make checks payable to NCDOT. This fee will be reimbursed if application is denied, I agree to construct and maintain the driveways) or street(s) in a safe manner so as not to interfere with or endanger the public travel- • I agree to provide during and following construction proper suns, signal lights, flaggers and other warning devices for the protection of traffic in conformance with the current 'Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways " and Amendments or Supplements thereto. Information as to the above rules and regulations may be obtained from the District I ngineer- ■ I agree to indemnify and save harmless the hlorth Carolina Deparlrnent of Transportation from all damages and claims for damage that may arise by reason of this construction, . I agree that the North . Catalina Department of Transportation will assume no responsibility for any damages that may be caused to such facilities, within the highway right -of -way limits, in carrying out its construction. I agree to provide a Performance and Indemnity Bond in the amount specified by the Division of Highways for any construction proposed on the State Highway system. The granting of this permit is subject to the regulatory powers of the NC Department of Transportation as provided by law and as set forth in the N.C, Policy can Driveways and shall not be construed as a contract access paint, I agree that the entire cost of constructing and maintaining an approved plivate street or driveway access connection and condilfions of this permit wv.ill be borne by the property owner, the applicant, a pq and assignees- - I AGREE TO NOTIFY THE DISTRICT ENGINEER'S WHEN THE PROPOSED'i,'tiI GINS �4N COMPLETED. BEAR 2,q N,C, Debt, of Transoortatiorl Division of ij1gt11Va }'s - 7th Div. District f r.1-a 2%4417 NOTE: 8ubrnit Four ogles of Application to I� sl District Engineer, N,C. 0$pariment of Transporta�icn r°fE136544t err. 15 1 -03&18 162 SIGNATURES OF APPLICANT PROPERTY G NER (A�ICANT) - WffN SS ran COMPANY NAME SIGNATURE SIGNATURE ADDRESS ADDRESS _ Phone Flo. AUTHORIZED AGENT WITNESS COMPANY L A NAME SIGNATURE ll SIGNATURE ADDRESS P,fy- sk 1100 ADDRESS -- Phonew. APPROVALS APPLICATION RECEIVED BY DISTRICT ENGINEER 4 ATE SIGNATURE APPLICAT10N APPROVCC BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY (wilon required) SIGNATURE TITLE OAT'E APPUCATIONAPPROVED 8Y DISTRICT NGINEER la 6 SIGNATURE OATf INSPECTION BY NCOOT SIGNATURE TITLE DATE COMMENT'S. VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE W,i'i`H ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS (Check AR Appropriate Boxes) ®Permits from the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Reso+irces and the U.S. Army Carp of En gIneers are not required for this project-. However, a] I applicable federal and state regulations have been followed. The requlred permits from the N.C. Department of Envrtronment and Natural Resources and the U.S. ArMy Carp of Englneers have been obtalned' for this project. Copies of permits and Completion Certll<icates are attached. o, frooKS 0f ❑All applicable NPIDES Storrnwater Permit requirements have been met for this project. (The applicant should contact the N.C. DIv IsIon of Water Quallty in Raleigh to deterrnlne If a stcrrnwater permit Is required.) L—JThe project is in compliance with all applicable sedimentatton and erosion CE)ntrot laws and regulatiorvs. Project Marne: Jet z4,a a Cf so/,,, Township, County; Yw?r7fS e-- Project 17 J4 r ,S i� l ';l Phone No.; 2 S l -7/q- 0 ` Protect Contact: /e" l _ fd,'S Applicants Name: 1�+ J c.,ei�. 41e � Date Submitted: 3-2-3-17 {51'�M1t 1.11 � 1 �1 PP�IddJ,�y�. �4 Ls DRIVEWAY CERTIFICATION Project: O& ,. .; , L Date: 7-L/-/7 I certify that the proposed development does not create a diversion of natural and/or historic surface runoff onto NCDOT right of way Including but not limited to skate road _V.5 - i� k/ Y 70 or any other adjoining properties and that the minimum pipe size for the subject driveways are as follows, * Minimum pi a Size *1 52' of 15" RCP (Existing) 7 #2 I further certify that there are no Intersecting streets within 500` of the proposed site other than those shorn on the attached plan and that the 8vallabie clear sight distances (Le, Unobscured from trees, brush, vertical and/or horizontal curves, cut sections, etc. ) for the proposed driveways and the speed llrnit Information are as follows: -D /W Left Sight Distance tight Sight Distance #1 7 #2 - *3 Speed Limit: mph CAR 5� � e+ •�r. °f� l SEAL Name: Signature. Registration Number: - - 3 9 164 I State En vironmenlol Review Clearinghouse ADMIrca AILON July 25, 2016 Mr. PatrIck Mallett ]range Comity Grange County Planning & inspections Dept. Lost office Box 8181 HIllsborcuoh, North Carolina 27278 165 Kathryn Johnston Semmry J. Brtan Ratfcdgc GenamiC`berr, l Re: SCH rile ft 16- E- 0i][11i 0397; EA; Proposal its for the development of a solar facllity on a 27.3 acre parcel located at 6517 US Highway 76, Mebane, IBC (submitted pursuant to Orange County SEPA ordinance) Rear M r. Mallett: The above referenced environmental impact Information has been reviewed through the State Clearinghouse under the provisions of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act. Attached to this Better are comments made in the review of this document. Because of the nature of the comments, it has been determined that no Further State Clearinghouse review action on Vour part Is needed for compliance with the North Caroilna Environmental Policy Act.. The attached comments should be token Into consideration In project development. Attachments cc,. Reglart J Sincerely, Cry+sta Best State Environmental Revlew Clearinghouse t ofhing ompares. _ Statt of Nov 1) Caroltna I Adm§nistrat[.on A6WejonesS 1. 1001Mzg ]Seer+boe Center IRalelgli,NC276` -1301 state.cterulrfJ}�oLASC c1oe.��e.gov 1 9199072419 T 166 PAT MCCRORY egmFlor D 0 N ALD A, VAN 9 Eli VAAR T Socreroey ,YnWronnienfal Quallty MEMORANDOM Tn; crystal Best state clearinghouse CoordInatGr Departmerit otAdmInIstration FROM! Lyn H a rd I sant DIVI's Ion of Eflvlr�nmv ntal Asrs[stRince and Custa mer Sis Moe Permit Assistance & Project Review Coordinator RE, 16-OM Environment,il Assessment Proposal is for the development of a solar f"111 ty on a 273-acre parcel located at 6517 US Highway 70, Mebane NC Orange County Date, July 19, 2016 The Depa r krne nt of e nvlronme ftt' al QU;1 11 tV has reviewed the pruposa I for the ref orem cod pf oJect. based on the Information provided, several of our agencies have IdentIfied permits that may be required and offered some guidance to m1nimize Impacks to the flatLlral resources within the project area. The cornments are attached for the applicant's review. The 1)epartment's agnncles wIllconflnue to be avall@ble to assist t1irt appllcant through the environmental review' processes. Thank you fur the oppo rku nity to respond. Attachment Sqate 43P NOrlb CRID111AR I Environroarnal 6ALY 943 Waswington Rviarm Mail I V&Mllngton, rionh CaroW 2-1889 2 2.94a-64m 167 B New Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission C rttrdon Myers, > xteutiv� Dlrcolor MEMORANDUM TO: Lytt Rardison, Envlronmontol Assistance and SEPACa ordinutor NCDENR IN vision of Enviromncntal Ass lW wlco and Customer Services FROM: Gabricla Garrison Eadem Pledtrtout Coordinator. Habitat Conservation DATE: July 19, 2016 SIJI3, T., Co mierols an Oakwood Solar Fame L.T.C, Solar Facility fin Orange County; Project Number 16-0397. alologlats with the North Caeulina Wildlife Rewurces Coin mission (WC'1TiiR have rcvlewod IN proposed project desoripticn. Comments era provided in accordance with certain provisions of the Norlh Carolina 1mvirunrnentel Policy A01(G.. 113A -1 lhrmigh 113A -ill; I NCAC25) and the Cish and Wildlife Coordinalion Act (48 Stat. 40 t. as arnmxW; 16 U.S.C. 661 at seq.), Nkwood Sohir Farm, ,1..'L proposes to trona, nM a, solar rholiity in Orange County. The site would be located at 6517 US H Ighway 74, Cast of Mobnrm. A Map of ft proposed location (provided W111) 1110 applicatiork rnocri als) suggests the project is sited on bath of red and fomated land. Clearing trees from This afte and fwall Ing solar panels wail displace wildl Ife species. InstaNing aolair panels on previously cleared and disturbed land will have loss impact and is thwforo the prr.ftred option. Mar projects should 'be sited to avoid impacts to we4lanes, streams, rlpartan buffers and pr[orlty wildlife habitat. Aerial maps and Images lndieW tributaries to Lake tM'f lcbael flow thpough the eastern and 'western portions of the project site. There hevo also been wetlands dellrneatM onshe. 'Tha NC'Wk oMrs the 1101 [owing r000rnmondatdorrs to minimize lmptdcts to aquatic and terrestrial wildlife resources., 1. Maintain or establish a minimum [00 -foot undisturbed, native Comted buffer along each side of pe;rennia] streams and 50 -ibot undisturbed, native fb=lod buffer along each sloe ofJ'ntermJfJant streams and wetlands. d'4rG34cd riparian buffers prvitle habitat errs earl travel corridors for wildlife species. In. addition, forested rdparlan buffers proaeot water quality by-stA lizingstream Wri ks mid f lteritig stonuwatcr runoff. 2. Use bridges fnr all permanent roadway crossings of streams and assoolttled w0ands to elkninatc the need to fill and Culvert, where practicable. if culverts must be used, the ttdtivact should be designed to nilow aquai.ie life passage. Fords rnad be oppmpriatc and ¢referred for iniennittenl slreart oronings or where aussl ngs will be used onLp once or twice a year. For fords, crossings Mail lag Add ressr Habitat Conservation -• 1721 Mall 9erviceCmter . italeigh,NC 276" -1721 Telephone- (9[9)'107-0220 • Pax. (919) 707 -4ff28 W: Rags 2 July t$, 2416 Oakwood Solar farm, LIJC.' Dittk X Project No. I6 -097 in riffles are preferred with th6 baAs lowered upstrom and dowrrstreant of the crossing, Stabilize the sim aim bottom whit goo- textile fabric and rock, concrr to should not be used for bed stabilization, 3. The. solar &clllty W11I connect to existing u11lily fines; imp4p s lo wildlife hobltat whll be minlm.ircd by connecting at on pathways Ihat deg not contain quality wildlife habitat, such as cla ±sred or socArrtural land, if addltional overhead transrttisslorr Knee will be imtalled, measures to minimize impucis to birds should bo implemented, These can Include increasing line v1siblllllp, irtstilating wims to cover exposers connections and Increasing the distance between wim $a no eontut with gfound or other enerjlxed wtro can be mode. For more information see hl! . W t 4cvJlr1- ticrc r 4. Consider planting native, wildflowor m, d mixes that wit[ anmlo poillnator habitat withlf3 the project boundary. Shade- tolerrani plants that ark wllhin 12 to 18 Inches part be selected for plawtngs both tmdernealb and aarourrd the solar panels. Pot]InMor habitat can also be created irr buffer areas outside of ft panel region, further informsilon and rh* technical I;Wdance 1100 the NC WIt_C Is available upon request. S. I f pesticldes or chemicals veil I N used for site rnalnlennnee, stOrvnwftitcr runoff from the situ should be funneled to biro - retention areas prior to disobarge to streams or wetlands. pesticides, forti[izxrs and atha= chemicals should nex be used in wetland areas or near streams. 6. Sedl ment and erosion control measures should be inMpJlcd prior to any land clearing or constructlan, The use of'blodargradable and wildiile�friondly sediment and erosion control alevlces is strongly recommended. SJIt feneing, fiber rails andl'or other products should have lotrse�_weave netting that is made of natural fiber matsrlals with movable j *i nta betwa on the Vertical and Iron #zorrtal twine.$, Sill fencing or Similar Malerials that have been reinforced wilh plastic or rneral mesh should be avoided as they Impede the mowrient ofterrestrr`nl wild][& species, Excessive silt artd sediment loads can have detrimental effects cite aquallc resources Including dealrucllon of spawning habitat, suffocnllon of eggs and elo&&A of gills. 71 Develop a plan that Identlfies the party responsible for decommissioning tk facifity as well as the conditions trader which demnm[ssioniug will occur. In addition, the plan should emphasise Ihait all ecidprnent miAst be removed from the site, and the land should be restored to pre construGlion coalitions. Thank you for the opportunity to review artd corruncat on this project, if I can be of further assistance, please contact me at [9)0) 409-7330 or.14+rieln.gnrjji qn ewlldllft 169 SlUte of Nerth CIMAWL Review] ng Offi ce: Ra W& Uepartlllant of Emvirrl>zment akld 141tUrIlI Re;10 c1rr iN'C` RGOVE RNMENTALRIMP-W- PROJECrCOMMlr<NT Proje lNumbcr,k- DuoDaie: f" County gKAjLQL- Afkrwukw of dAi4 ptoject It fall bern deaermrrted that the im ptnnIgq andror approvals rndlcmw may nted robs dbitainod in order fbr rhls lizalect to car Ov wide Nurlh CmrWlrta iaw, QtLCStierta re rrclrav0 slum Pceinfl o Mild be nddT+userl ur ihu fregiur+n9 (3frlec Indreallyd on the T vmt of tlso.l'nrin. 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MpAbIla wrler sdWy tystrin, must carnlily with,itatp and ridemldrinking wiwmanilodn8.rnquimaric!n4s, For Moot In"fid� Un.460M CtCllirPul6k `H"AWSWySecrlvn.19141363.91M' ..� t1w'l" "'o lilts# will ba sclocnlM awkils Ihs eGUirrucllol, plans W chc %vLxr llnc r4laCtl oom maul b[ aabmhtW la Ihi N'dtinh of wKCr Rclwxe..%4 nPWIP weler Suppiyy aculrm al 1414 Mall Service Cepitf, ILrakagh, Npn1L CarCllni 27699•I61rf, Pea mare infannalPnn, cm1o.l 11K Itabrr.c t4'iltr Supply Se€teoa, (91k9)'ial2 -9k0D_ J_.��.... - nrcpmink13 (atrre6 afra Mi'cketsar-bein hrtloY14Cuaea�rmerriaulhwLl 170 Naarst4l l'loeess Irma: (,�4tgtnr?JtimG liznlq k4 da}� WA kI}days WA 13 -20 days WA 64 day4 (1304ga) SS days { 130 d�yaj 23 days dl~�y -- 45dpys (WA) y4days 3Ddays L7fwlslon i Irlifiais No Comments cortlrnP..rlt OAQ ddrrl DWg, WQRo S (Attulfer & Surfecel DS rb _ - A project that disturbs 1 acre or greater 15. reaaulred to secure an ara9ii011 arLdsedirnantatftin control plan and must cornpiy with ttlnstructlun gormwamr permit carldidorrs (MCG€71[1 l - Thlsilte and the Unnamed Tributaries drain to Lake Michael, a Water Supply 11, H W, N5W watefs, In the Cape Fear River Basin. �prcrjerA is Iomtod 1n Jordan lake WatershO) -The USCS Topographlr map depicted blue 11rle Streams a ponds adjacent W wblat pro] ectand %Wtblrl project (oatprint. (Notai the still survey was not rolewed.) -1 recornmend a site wish to ensure cornpllance with Ma 404 Permit, 401 Wuter Qua iltyr Certification requirements acrd riparian buffer requlremoflts. -if wetldnd, strimm or rip:>rlan buffer Impslct,%6repropaaed, thisty(oJecl wlIC nLoud to comply with/secure a 404 pirmlt from the USAGE, obtain a ADI Water QualkyCertiflcntlorl authorization, acid /or complywith tfie Jordan lake Alparlan Rtiffer Rules, .The project, is In a W5 II wall.( +r fitrcl, 1 he development will need to canteet local fluwernrnant and corn ply with ~+rater ski pply watershed fe4ulrements. DWR VWS DfMLR (LQ & SW) JUi � Sediment and erosaorl contrcai Must he addressed in accordtinco with the oi-err a County local Program _ DW I - usr MRP Febintiry I1,)015 Date #review �J35/16 a�ls�a<iy Questions regotding these pernylls should be ntldreswd to the Itegiontil off'ir,.e workcd bolow. ❑ AxImille Iteglolstel Ofi1m 2090 US flighrwAy 70 WIltaAn[]A, NC 28778 (828) 2% -4500 1� i tyettevlllc Regionol Offtcc 225 North Crreen Sira:et, Suite 7 14 rnyottov:ll le, N(' 78301-5043 ( 910) 413-ti:wo i;Flananry 13, 101$ Mooresville: [Reglonnl Of its 610 Lass Comcr Afire oe, Suite 301 ;biunrrtu111e,NL C29115 (704) 663 -1699 l�raielglt Reglviaal C1ff�era 380013211reit Drive, SuitiD In t Ridoigh, NC 2760' (9 19) 7914200 Q liVmlihingtnn Regional Offiet 943 Wasbington Square Melt Washinginn, NC 27669 (252) 9445 -6481 D Wilmilagivlt RtRionral Office 127 C@riillml Drive Extensi8n iImhigtm, NC 28405 (910) 796-7215 I-j Winston-Sid min Reglonal Office 450 W w lianas M ii I Rrsed, Suite 300 [Helen- Saalcm, NC 2710 (335) 771 -980D 171 RM i?v Was to manave+n alit onviriOwleH IAL LIWA[ITY Dam, July 19, 2016 172 To: h+llchael.Scott, Director Division of Waste Management Thruugli' Dave Lown, Fred Federal Remedlatlon Branch From'. Doug Rumford, Federal Ftemediatlon Branch PAT KICCROAY e:m„ ff DONALD It. VAN DER VAr 1ZT Frti 4KI, micr[AEL SC017 OAWW Subject, SERA Project 416-0397, Oakwood Solar Farm, Mebane, arrange County, Niarth Carolina The Superfund Section has reviewed the proximity of CERCLIS and other sites under their Jurisdiction to the corstruct[on of the Oakwood Salo Farm located at 6517 US Hwy 70, Mebane, Oran.ga County. The proposed project will consist of developing approximately 273 acres of a 52.1 -acre parcel as a solar array facility. The project will also Include a gated site access road and perimeter chain link fence, one (1) site was Identified within one mlle of the project as shown on the attached map and in the table below, The 5uperfrand Sectlon recommends that site files be reviewed to censure that apprGprlate precautions are incorporated Into any ccnstructlorr activities that encounter potentially contaminated stall or groundwater, Superfund Se!alan fifes Can be viewed at. tt nc, art a tau rjiv[s qns vaa.st' an erxment /wraste rnana errient- rules to a doeurrll nts. Please contact me at 919.707,$334 If you have any questions, NONC000022,54 PAK -LITE open site on the In act Ive Hazardous Sites InviPntor Slak4r ?MM C#Mhu I ErnrifQGMMPJQual y I Waila h {Illi(YO-W 1618 MallSii+A6 {serer1217 Awtt$1i9r1IR .04Nhr276Y9,11V16 9193006 Tkwwt M ti LLJ CO d) U) CL a ,4 a n f` JJ e { 4 a ' Wilk' t%t� fr MAN 44 iY r l' I e' 7 o "Ir • ' `l e d � aq FM1 e� r� Y 8 I *ot N a9 4 ,1 g M LP x � �s a 3� #i L 8 w0sl ? Alorpc gemena ENVIROMMUP140 a7L1A11Y 174 July 18,2416 To, hrlichacl Scott, Director Division of Waste marawmeraf Froa: Bill Htnirleiw, Eastern Region Compliance Supervisor, Colrapliaatce Branch, Hazardous Waste Section PAT MCCRORY rxOh ALA R. VAN DK R VAART MICHAEL SCOTT' -,F-ow Sub Pct. Hazardous Waasta Seztinn Commenis on coowucti on of a solar facillty loeased at 6517 US Iighway 74, l+ obane, NC (Orange C:okJOY) Project Number,- 16 -0397 The Hazar4ous Waste Section (HWS) has reviewed tlae subject Segying Request for t1143 prsaPOSOd construction of as solar facility located at 6517 US Fltghw$y 70, Mebane, NCB (C3retst e [ okinty), Any hazardous waste generaled from the tlea,rcrlition, coD%tructiopi, aperatinn. maintenaoce, andfor rameditalioa>I (e..g. excrsvatud xoll) from The propmed project must be maraaged in ucc ordaaice witii ihe. North 0irollna Hozardoils W'm te. Rolm. The dr molltion, construction, operation, wnintcnance, and remediation ectiwitics conducted will most likely generate a soild waste, nand at determinallon mw4i be Inade wheth -ur it is a hazardous waste. if a project site generates more Iiaatla 220 pounds of hamzrdcaus waste In a caleadar m anih, the )'1WS must be notified, and Ilse site mint comply wailh this small civantity generator reguiremews. if a project site ge.neractos more than 2200 polinda of hazardous waste its a caylundar month, tho 14WS mats[ be notified, and tha focaility muss nomp[y with the large quantity generator rtqulrarnenis, The proposed ,project site dries 1101 curr ntly helve an ex[sling EPA ldentlficaiiion murbers for the generation of hmzardaus waste. lwcluld rally yareetiails arise, please contacl [tae at 252.364- 8977. Kind relg ds, William Humieke Eastern Rri,plon Compliance SupaMsinr San P(Wrt},Cudbu p Eh%41C "?A1w1 Q911 ly I w8516aVa,I4JIi113411 1ia6Md1St ,rkaC*n1ac1211M0I— Slydal 1 R:06U1kX( 2?6W -16Ad 119-01 E200 7 rx. P. A Waste IN'rtnaotmCnd DATB- July 12. 2016 175 PAT MCCRORY u..r DONi LD It. VAN, DER VAART N.. ors MICHAEL SCOTT d!,,, ,. To'. Michael Sc ll, DlvIsion Director through Sharon Brinkley wOr U­ro� FROM: Dab Aja, Western Nstrict Supervisor - Solid Wash Section 2U l Q*W* l P. 9111PA Review Projort 1f 16.0397, Orange, Co4nly BSA. Renc+wubles mid Oakwood Solar Farm L,LC Solar array Profi t, Mebane The Solid W8ste Section has reviewed (lie EnvlronmentaI Assessmant for the development of a solar facility on a 27.3 acre parcel looted at 6517 US Highway 701 Mcbane, Orange County, North Caroline[. The review has been completed and has seen no adverse impact on the surrounding wmmunity and likewise knows of no situations In the community, which would affect this project kotn a solid waste perspective. During tits prujeot, every feaslble effirt AouId be made to minimize tkte generation of waste, to re It materials for which viable markets exist, and to use recycled products and matarirals in the developmentof this project where suitable, Anywastc Sarierated by this project liar a nnot be benefrcisl ly retr d or recycled must be, di sposed of at a solid waste management facility approved to rnax�age the respcctivo waste t, e, The Section strongly recommends Lit any contractors are rewired to provide proof of proper disposal for all waste generated Lis part of the projeet. Ak listofpermitted solid wwav facilities is available online at: ]11t1ulclmxc. ovlabnuli€li io�t e f swm �a a tl1- �'tiles� lose[ olid- wry €tsIC -iitl racility -jisl, Please contact Mr. John Petrone, EnvironmentaI Senior Specialist, for wllb any questions regarding solid waste, Mr. ['atronc may be reuchetl at (336 -776-9673 or by email at Cc: Jason Watkins, Field Operations Brandt [lead John Pajronc, Envjronrnpcntal Senior Specialist Sarah Rim, Compliance Officer AW orNWA CM0.1 m I FVYiMh11R M14 01NLY J Wwe AiUUg1*M iC+ US 70 Ft rgr [5 WmAl, KC 2917E-1711 131 376 *001, NORTH CAROLINA STAVE CLMRINGHOUSE DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION INTERGOVE=-)ENTAL REV3:Mq COUNTYt ORANGE alit KN8RGY RELATED FACXLXTTZS/ACT1VITIES MS RENEE UJLUVIIILIP-EARLEY CLEARTRGROUSE COORDINATOR JON 2 4 VWCR - DXV OF PARKS AND RECREATION I MSC 4617 - ARCHIVES BUILIDING "L8104 NC REVZZW DISTR1=10N DEPT OF ACRXCULTURE DEPT OF ZWIRONZ,�KNTAL QUALITY mEPT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCE DEPT or TRANgPORTATION VNCR DIV Or PARKS AND RECREATION DVS ))TV OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT TRIANGLE J COO PROaxeT Xffff OPMATION 7LppLTCANq,: orange County ,pypE.- State Enviropmexital P01iCY ACt Environmental AsnessMent 176 STATE NUMERZ 16-E-0000-0397 DATE REQEIbMDC 06/21-/2016 AGENCY RESPONSEt 07/18/2DI6 REVIEW CLOSEDI 07/21/2016 C44 t.5 �I4-3 6 DESC: Proposal is for the developTnent of a solar facility an a 27,3 acre parcel located at 6517 US Highway 70, Mebane, NC (submitted pursuant to Orange COUnr.y SEPA o 'Linance) rc The attached project has been submitt6d LO 0a N. C. State Clearinghouse for intergoverrimntal review. Please review and oijbmi• your reoponae by the above indicated date to 1301 Mail Service Center, Raleigh Nc 27699-1301. If addiLional review time iS needed, please contact this office at 019)807-2425. rr-3 AS A RPSULT OF THIS REVIFW THE FOL&OWING 13 SUBMITTED1 [V COMW n COM ENT S ATIACRED SIONW BY,. DATE: Q t COUNTY: DIZANGE NORTH CAROLINA STATE CLFARINGROUSE DViJ,AR�kMNT OF ADRIMST.WPION JUN 2 3 41. p XNTXRG0V8RkZ1ENTAL REVILU H11 t ENERGY RET,A'i"= FACILITIESIACTMTITES ASS PAUTA CU"FrS CT.EA INGROUSE C06RDXx+TATOR TIPS - DIV OF EMMRGENCY MANAGEM " nOODPLAIN MAMOEMEW PROGRAM MSC # 4219 RALEIGH NC UZF'T' OF AGRICULTURE DEFT OF LN312tiOIdKOV' X4 QUALITY DSPT OF NATVRAL & COLTUM RESOURCE DEPT OF TRMSPORTATTON DNCR - DIV OF PARKS A21D RECREATION DP8 - DIV OF EMRRG Y MMAGEMENT TRXANOLS J COG AT='puck TI": Orange County Ti"PE. State 18nvirpnmental Policy Act Environmental AgeeBffinent 177 STATE NUMZERa 16- E- 0000 -0397 13ATZ MCEIVEAt 06/21/2016 RIZVZBW CLOSED: 07/17 /201.6 DESC: Proposal is for the development of a oular facility an a 27.3 acre Parcel located at 6517 US Highway 70, Mebane, NC (aubmitteA purauant to Orange County SEPA ordinance) The attached - project has bew submitted to the N. C. State Clearinghouse for intergovernmental review. please review and submit your reoponue by the above indicated date to 130]. mail Service Center, Raleigh. NC 17699- 1311. If additional review time is neaded, please contact this office at (919)BO7 -2125. AS A RESULT OF THIS REiJ MW THE FOLWNIM IS SUBMITTED: N[1 CL11Vi+I1TNT 11 COMMEWS AT7', LmrSL SIGNMD BY., Cr cbx i. COUNTY: 0R7� Nr;Er i)xx3AATbmNT pF AwrNiSTRATrON INTERGOVERNMENTAL RIEV'IEW H11: L,NERGY RELATED FACILITIEWACTT ITIES XS ASNBB WAMHIL,L- BART,9Y CLSARIN aHOUSE COORiiINA= DEPT OF NATURAL & WliTURAL ASSOURCE STATH HISTMIC PRESERVATLON OPPICH Mac 4617 - AiRcHIVES BUILDING RALEIGH MC REVIEW Dr8TRXZL Z0N DEPT OF AGRICULT DEPT OP ENURONMEMAL QUALITY DOPT OF NATURAL AL & C[1VMRA.L RESOURCE DEPT OF TRANSPOR'T'ATION DKCR - DIV OF PARKS AND RECREATION DPS - D V OF 3�=GBNCY MANAGEMENT TRIANOI,E J COG PROJIWT r to 1%xCW APPLICANT ^: Orange County 'ITyPRt State Panvirmu ental Policy Acct Environuwntal Assessmenr a� 4 178 STATE NUMER: 16-E- 0000 -0397 DATE RECEIVRDI 0612112016 AGEUCY R8S1a0N8X3 0'7/18/2016 REVTP4 a CL4 SWs 07/21/2016 DESC: Proposal is for the developunent of a colux facility on a 27.3 acre pareel located at 6517 us Highway 70, Mebane, L1C (submitted purauomt to Orange County SEPA ordinance) The attached project bau been submitted to the N. C. SSLate Clearinghouue for i.atorgovernmental review. 'Tease review and submit your reegonee by the above indicated date to 1301 Mail 5exvice Center, Raleigh XC 27699- 1301. if additional review time iu naeded, pleaee contact this office at #919 h ai17 -1425. AS A RESULT OF THIS RMVX THE FOLLOWING IS SCBMI'i"1SO: Ln NO COM T 1:1 COMMF..NTS ATTACHED SIGNED BY: rt 179 PLANNING & INSPECTiONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AI P, Director Crarrent Planning 131 W. Margaret Lane (919) 245 -2575 Suite 201 (919) 644-3002 (FAX) ORANGE COUNTY P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountyi,Lr-.gov NOIZ71 -1-I CAROLINA Hillsborough, NBC 27278 July 11, 2015 MESA Renewables Oakwood Solar LLC C/o Kyle Campbell and Javier Latre 4150 St. John's Parkway Suite 1000 Samford, FL 32771 PE: Initial Site Plan Review for Class A Special Use Permit (Case SU16 -6003) Orange County PINS 9635 - 92.9137 (site); and 9035 -10 -3858 (access) Address; 6519 US Highway 70 West, Mebane, NC 27302 Dear Mr, Campbell and Mr. Latre: Staff has reviewed your initial submittal documents for the above referenced Class A SUP for a Solar Array- Public Utility. The materials were deemed complete enough to start the staff review process. We do, however, have the following Staff Comments to offer. These comments should be addressed prior to the Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) on July 27, 2015, Current Planning Comments: 1. Please add more labels and Faders to 8' foot- tall barbed -wire fence and reference Orange County Development Ordinance (UDO) section 5.9,6 (C)(2)(e), Also show fence detail. Also, provide leader to others boxes with text to clearly indicate the areas the tent boxes are referencing. 2. Review note indicating the solar arrays will be less than 40' tall. Give true or maximum height. I do not think you are intending to build 40' tall arrays. 3. Revise stated 40' and 20' building setbacks to 1.00', which is what is required for non- residential uses, and solar array- public utility uses (see most updated site Plan for nor- residential use), 4. Revise the address to 6519 Us Highway 79 (and not this is the location of the easement area). 6515 US Highway 70 is the adjacent lot owned by the Mace family but the subject area is not yet addressed.. e 5. Revise proposed use to reflect L) DO code language "Solar Array- Public Utility, "' , Recommend that you consider adding a landscape plan to better address the below comments. 7. Please consolidate the notes and clarify the Type D Land Use Puffer on the site plan. Please provide Staff with a detailed drawing /rendering of a typical 100 ft_ section of the buffer. For every 100 ft, mote the number of plants to be planted per the landscape requirements for the Type D Land Use Puffer, Also note that the typical sections is to be applied where existing vegetation is removed or is insufficient to meet the stated Type D buffer rate. Also label areas outside the buffer that are to remain undisturbed. 8. Revise note 6 to also indicate species will be native, non - invasive and drought tolerant. 9. Provide a general Gst or range of proposed landscape materials and consolidate into a plank list - 10. Add notes and labels regarding existing vegetation throughout the site with species, height and caliper size (measured at DI3H) ranges. 11, Indicate your limits of disturbance and tree save areas. 12. Provide a detail and/or cross section of the access easement and interior utility drives. 13. Please demarcate the floodplain with appropriate buffers on the site plan with a pattern or notation. Please do likewise with streams, 14_ Provide a legend on plans to make it clearer what symbology and hatches represent. 15, There are several boxes without text and leaders to what may be the lease limits. 16. Please be advised and acknowledge on the plan that the SUP applies to the entire parcel and not just the leased area. 17. Please label and note dimensions on all driveways throughout the solar array area. 18. Record and reference the access easement on the frontage lot, 19. Indicate that access easement will be free and clear of any structures and/or obstructions. 20. Please also label and note the dimensions of the access easement leading to the site. 21. The current site plan shows that the easerent leads into a driveway without change in dimension. This implies the POP for the utility vehicles is 50' or that you have these interior drives within easements_ 22. Please also reference the book and page number of the recorded easement. 23. Consider having one version of the plan with an ortho -photo and one without. This may make the plans easier to read and fallow. 24. Please identify the outlined boxes (3) with lines connected from the edges of the solar array area to the boxes. 25. Please show more clearly the Parcel Identification Numbers {PINS} on the subject areas to make clear distinction between the parcel with the proposed solar arrays and the parcel from which an easement will be established. 6. Please ensure that the PIN is 9835 -02 -9137 (some of these numbers have been transposed so that the PIN is inaccurate in some cases) can all application materials and reference easement. 181 27, Recommend that you add an Existing Conditions sheet with the existing vegetation and environmentally sensitive areas (including slope ranges, etc). 8. Please review the tab labels and references to contents so that they directly reflect the name of the document(s) and or type of requirements_ For example FA - Environmental Assessment is a specific application and requirement and should not be confused with a Phase I Environmental study, We also recommend that at the front of these minders you provide a sr,mmairy sheet that outlines the general site plan, SUP specificfgeneral standards and findings of fact and where the item can be found within the booklet and/or the site plan. This will make it Basler for you to guide people as you conduct your presentations. Erosion ControliStormwater Comments., 1. The project will need both an Erosion Control and Stormwater plan with a corresponding application and fees. Please note as such on plans. . Item 3_ in the site plan denotes that a 100 yr. flocd plain doesn't exist on the subject parcel when the Orange County GIS indicates a 100 year. flood plain. Please remove reference and revised to reflect FEMA Panel and Base Flood Elevation. . The report results of wetland delineation denotes three ponds contiguous for the western stream of the subject parcel however, Grange County GIS indicates five pond features. The report also references the Orange County UDO incorrectly with regards to Buffer's. The report demotes < 7.5 % slope buffer = 60' actual is 65" and > 7.59% slope report denotes 85' actual is 80'. A Stream Call request (SWID) is suggested for the parcel since current field conditions are the determining factor for buffering surface waters. 4, ltern B. In the site plan needs to also reference that after approval of the Erosion Control and Stormwater plan a preconstruction conference is required prior to any land disturbance. 5. No net increase in peak flow leaving the site from the predeveloprnent conditions for the 1 year, 24 Hour storm. 6. Nutrient limits for the Back Creek Protected watershed are Nitrogen 3.8 poundslacrelyear, Phosphorous 1.43 poundslacrelyear. 7. Low Impact Development (LID) is suggested as a practical alternative for management of the Stormwater for the site as we have seen success with Solar Faun use of LID. Department of Environment and Park and Recreation (DE APR)- 1. No edits/comments. See Attached memo. Solid Waste Management: 1. No edits /comments. See Attached memo. NGDOT: 1. Please coordinate directly with NCDOT District Engineer office at (33 6) 578 -8833 to discuss change in Use and driveway permit needslrequirements. :i Fire MarshaVE M : 1, Please add notes regarding HAZMAT ors -site. 2. Acid a gate detail and hove EMS access will be provided. 3. Acid Note that Fire Marshal shall review and approve the access gate prior to site plan approval. Environmental Health' 1. No comments received to date. Building Inspections: 1. No comments received to date. County Attorney: 1. No comments received to date_ Please address these comments and provided revised plans andlor materials by July 201' so we can help you prepared for the Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) on ,July 27'x', As always, please feel free to contact me if you have any comments or questions. You can reach me at (919) 245.2577 and/or rnallett oran ecxount roc. �. Very Respectfully, pat'Krlo R. mal -10t Patrick R. Mallett Planner 11 C: File; Michael Harvey, Current Planning supervisor; and Rachel McCook, Planner 1. ftaorr clarksS. 1317eLulf3od J06 Last Mill lvi 1A110 Hillsbormigli. Nordl Corolfam 27278 %1WMMO CW11fl 1011 Fm 141014 lima alp]aaom 491917" -040 ,duly 26, 2016 Patrick R. Mnktt Orange County Planning & I nspections 131 W. I+Margacet Lane, Suite 201 hlillshoraugh, TIC: 27278 Re; Oakwood Solar Poem mss A SUP PIN 9835 - 02.9137 Dear Mr. Mallctt, . '111S letter confirms thnt The Onage County SbeffiTis Of t e dons not Foresee fLny iselurs with the Speew Use parnit for the. Oakwood Solar Fatm. Given its location in the usa nooxpomted portion of McUute, tray Qiec is responsible for providi • , Patrick R. Mallett To: Steve Brantley Subject: RE', Oakwood Solar Farm information for your review From: Steve Brantley Sant: Wednesday, June 22, 2016 10:29 AM To: Molly Boyle Subject: RE=: Oakwood Solar Farm information for your review The proposed solar farm will be the btu solar facility In that immedlate area. This new one seers particularly surrounded by private residences, according to Wiry quick review of the County's G15 web site. However, the site appears to be sbielrled from view along U.S 70 clue to other properties fac)nH the road. The proposed solar farm does not occupy land that 1 would consider to be prune development land, with respect to attracting industry, so I really have no negative comments, other than to caution the growing opposition (recently seen In Person County) as more solar farms spread. From: Molly Boyle Sent, Tuesday, June 21, 20:LG 2:39 PM To. Rachel, McCook; Michael Harvey; Alan Clapp; Anne Marie Tosco; 'Chuck Fdvvards'; Craig 13enedlkrt, VAngeio Janes'; Howard W. Fleming; James Bryan; Jason Shepherd; Jeff 5couten; Jennifer Geda; Jocelyn Gentry; John base, Kevin Lindley; Michael Burton, Patrick R. Mallett; Peter Sandbeck; Rich Shaw; Sheriff Charles Blackwood; Steve Brantley, Steve J Kaltenbach; Tammy Hicks, Tom Altled; Max Bushell; Wesley Poole; Micbael Rettle; Jaynes Baxter; Ablgaile Pfttrnan; David Ward; Tina Clove Subject: Oakwood ScAar Farris intbrmation for your review Good afternoon, DArC rncmbws. Planning staff requests your fcodbwk. on the Special Use, Permit documents for (he Oakwood Solar Farm (111N 9835-02 - 9137). You can access the do"mants an the T: drive wring the following pathway; TAOrange County Planning Developmont Advisory Committee (DAB} Meeting Folder\June 16, 20166 SU16 -00003 Oakwood Solar harm Class A SUP Please subm it &rAbaok to Rachel and Pat by July 1, 2016. Thank you in advamee fbr your review of this Project. Kind Regards, Molly Boyle [Tanning Technician. Orange County Planning 8t lsrspeotions (919) 243 -2599 Pursuanf to North Carof na General S aiure 132, correspondence sent and rece vedfrom this =ounf is apubfic record and mW be dfsclosed to thh d partles. 185 Patrick R. MAUR Yoe Rachel McCook sumece. RE: Oakwood 'Solar Farm information for your review From: Peter Sandbeck Sant: Monday, June 27, 2016 I0 :51 AM To: Rachel McCook; Patrick R. Mal.lett Cr— Michael Hervey; Rich Shaw Subject: FAA+: Oakwood Solar Farm lnformatlon for your review Rachel and Pat, Attached is the comment memo from DEAPR for the Oakwood Solar Farm project, prepared by Rich with my comments added regarding cultural resources, We did not see any concerns based on our review of the site and plans. Let cos know if you have any cluestfons, Thanks. Peter From: Molly Boyle Sent; Tuesday, June 21, 2016 2:39 PM To: Rachel McCook; Michael Harvey, Alan Clapp; Anne Marie Tosco; 'Chuck Edwards'; Craig Benedict; VAngelo Janes'; Howard W. Fleming; James Bryan; Jason Shepherd; Jeff Sin; Jennifer Geda; Jocelyn Gentry; .lohn Kase; Kevin Lindley; Michael Burton; Patrick R. Malian; Peter Sandbeck; Rich Shaw; Sherlff Charles Blackwood; Steve Brantley; Steve J Kaltenbach; Tammy Hfcks; Tom Altierl; May Bushell; Wesley Boole; Michael Rettie; James Baxter; At}lgafle Pittman; David Ward; Tfna Love Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm Information for your revtew Gilead afternoon, DAC rnernbom Planning staff requests your feedback on the Special Use Permit documents for tho Oakwood Solar Farm (PIN 9835.42. 9137), You can aecess thr: documents on the T: drive using the following pathway. TAOrange C;otmty Planning - Development Advisory Corm ttee (DAQ MoWng FrolderVune 16, 20160 16 -00003 Oakwood Solar Farm Class A SUP Please submit feedback to Rachel and Pat by July 1, 2016.1 -han k you ire advance for your review cif this projecE Kind Regards, Molly kyle Planning `fcchniciatn Orango County Planning & Inspections (919) 245,2599 Pursuma to Nordi Carr mina General 'falule 132, correspondence sent and received f om iris account %c a public record and may be disdosed to ehird parties. W. ORANGE COUNTY I* Uogartment of Environmont, Agriculture, Park K & Recreation MEMORANDUM To: Michael Harvey, Cuft -ent Planning .Supervisor From: Rich Shaw, Laid Conservation Manager Peter Sandbeck, CWtural Resources C°ourdlnator Date: .June 30, 2016 Re: Proposed Oakwood Solar Farm — U.S. Highway 70 Mebane Thank you the opportunity to review and comment on the proposed Oakwood Solar Farm at 6517 U.S. Hwy 70 in Mebane. DEAPR comments on such developments are generally to address concerns with respect to potential impacts on important natural or cultural resources. The solar farm would be located an an interior 25 -acre portion of 53 -acre property (PIN 9535 - 02-9137) owned by Mr. Carl J. Mace. The parcel is zoned Rural Residentlail (R -1), Back Creek Protected Watershed Overlay, and includes lard in 100- and 500 -year flood zones. The site is borderers by Large- and small -lot rural residential properties, and by one or more commercial buslnesses along the southern boundary with access from US 70. Natural gesoUM2s Re vie v Co n There are no known identified or mapped natural resource areas of significance (e.g., natural heritage sites, proposed wildlife corridors, prime forest) located on this property. The former pine plantation was clearcut sometime between 2010 and 2G13. There are two wetiand areas (ponds) and two streams (draining to lake Michael) documented by Headwater Environmental, Inc., but the solar arrays would be contained within the interior portion of the site, outside of the stream corridors. Therefore, the plan appears consistent with the County's desire to minimize adverse environmental impacts with respect to the protection of floodplains, wetlands, natural areas and wildlife habltat. The project is also consistent with policies in the Orange County Comprehensive Plain, such as the goal of "Energy conservation, sustainable use of non- polluting renewable energy resources, efficient use of non - renewable energy resources and clean air." [Natural and Cultural Systems Goad 1, Page 6 -341 and the County's objective of "Foster[ing] participation in green energy programs such as installation incentives for solar hot water /solar generation/solar tempering in residential and commercial construction." [Objective AE -151 Cuf rural li?+es Lm s Review 'Ztrar ents:_ There are no 'known identified or mapped cultural resources or historic cemeteries within the project parcel or on any of the surrounding adjoining parcels. The project appears to be consistent with the historic preservation goals In the Orange County Comprehensive Plan, Goal 4: "Preservation of historic, cultural, architectural and archaeological resources, and their associated landscapes." If you have questions please contact Rlch at x -2514 or Peter at x-2517. 187 Patrick R. Mallet# To: patdck R. Mallett Subject: RE: EMS Oakwood Solar F=arm From: Jason Shepherd Sent: 'Friday, July 06, 2016 11.4-0 ,AM To: Patrick R. Mallett Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm Patrick, I've reviewed this plan and conducted a fire Inspection and have no comments that wouId prohibit this project to proceed. Jason Jason R, Shepherd Orange County Fire. Matahal Orange County Etncrgruncy Smi= Fire Marshal Division 510lx Meadowlands Drive, Hillsborough NC 27278 P.0, Box 8181,1- 161aborough NC 27278 Offtse (919) 245 -6151 Cellular {919) 257 -8316 Fax x)19) 732 -8137 js ltierii ca �g . umLyy W-* Patrick R. Mallett From: Jeff Scouten Sent, Friday. June 17, 2016 10.08 AM To: Patrick Ft. Mallett Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm Plan Review Comments Gated 6/17/16 Attachments: Oakwood Solar Farm Plan, Review Comments Gated 6 -17-16 JS.pdf Pat, I have completed nny review of the subject plans and my comments are on the attached memo document. Thanks for the opportunity to review and comment on this appllcation and let me know if you have any questions or wish to discuss this matter f u rthe r. leffscolfulr TirrvirmsnrerriaC'J :ur, arreingut Supervisor Orange County SofidWaste Wonagemew TO,9.t;cJ71fir 1207 11- Eu&arr4 rRoad rhapef.96fi C 27516 -7177 919 -968- 2788 x 117 (Office) Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sera; and received from this account Is a public record and may be disclosed to tlllyd partles, ;. MEMORANDUM TO: PAT MALLE+TT, PLANNER 11, GRANGE CO!, N N PLANt«IING & TKSP C't (ONS DEPARTMHNT FROM- nu-v SC(}=N, ORi+iNGB C4 1NW SOLID WASTE MANAGHMENT g1rBJ1rCT: OAKWOOD SULAR FARM, LLC MAN REVIEW COMMENTS i)ArHD 5MI16 DX11'r, J[M17,7At6 I have completed my mviow of tha subject plan and 1 tiled that the applicant has satisfactorily addressed may comments from the previous review. As such, ! would haw no objection so the apparowl of the friary. Thanks for the opportunity to my ew and wrarnent on this application and let me knew if you have any questions. or wish to discuss this matter further. 190 Patrick R. Mallett Froru: Sheriff Charles Blackwood Sent} Monday, July 25, 2016 2;15 PM To:: Patrick R. Mallett Subject, Re, Oakwood Solar Farm information for your review I can affirm that it is not my place to govern or approve planning projects. I have no information as to the design or plan of the solar farm nor have f r8celved any complaints about the building of the project one way or the other. If you feel them Is a legal issue surrOLinding the project which brings you or anyone else concern, I'd be happy to listen and offer my opinicn an t or guidance, Regards, Sheriff Blackwood Sent from my IPhone On Jul 25, 2016, at 2:08 PM, Patrl+ck R. Hallett <pmallettC orann e1GL(J1tvnc,gc)v> wrote: Sheriff Blackwood, Can you affirm that You have no comments or Issues reg�irding the Oakwood 5olai- SUP? I just need something for the Staff Comments Attachment for the P5 Abstract, Thanksl Very Respectfully, Patrick R. Mallett, Planner II Orange County Planning & Inspettians Department Phone; X919) 245 -2577 Pax: (919) 644 -3022 E -mall, prnallet orangece?�i��Vn.�w (]range County Planning VUebslt : httu:liwww.prangecountyr v Address: 131 W. Margaret Lane, Smite 201 P.O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 Pursuant to Borth Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account is a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Molly Boyle Sent: Tae5day, June 21, 2015 2:39 PM To: Rachel McCook, Michael Harvey; Alan Clapp, Anne;. Marie Tosco, 'Chuck Edwards'; Crab denedId, D'Angelo,]anes'; Howard' W. Fleming; James Bryan; Jason Shepherd, Jeff Scouten, Jennifer Geda, 191 Jocelyn Gentry; John Kase Kevin Lindley; Michael Burton; Patrfck R. Mallett, Peter Sandbeck; Rich Shave; sheriff Charles Blackwood; Steve Brantley; Steve I Kaltenbach; Tammy Hicks; Torn Altierl; Max ilusbell; Wesley Poole; Michael ReWe; ,lames Baxter; Ab[gaile Pittman; David Ward; Tina Love Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm Intbrmatlon for your review Good afternoon, DA C niembors. Planning staff requests your feedback on the Special UsD P rtrit dmurnent:� for tho Oakwood Solar Farm (PIN 9935 -02- 9137). You can moss the doouinents on the T: drive using the following pathway: TAOrange County Planning - Development Advisory Com ince (DA ) Meeting 1401dcrUurlc 16, 2016\SU 16 -00003 Oakwood Solar Fw1n Class A SUP Please submit f dbaak to Rachel and Pat by 3tr[y 1, 2015. Thank you in advance for your review of this project Kfnd Regards, Moilly Boyle Planning Technician Orange County Planning & Inspections (919) 215 -2599 Pursuant to AForlb CarolinaGGermral Statute 132, carrespondence .Neat and meelvedfrom this account 1.9 a public revord and may be dkelosed !a third pardes. 192 Patrick R. Mallett From: Jarnes Rr^yan Sett, Monday, July 25, 2016 2:26 PM To: Patrick R. MaIlett; Anne Marie Tosto Subject: RE: Oakwood Solar Farm information for your review We don't offer officlal comments for SUP applltatlons. For internal reference, we haven't been contacted by any departments (planning or elsewise) about any unusual legal issues being present. From: Patrick R. Mallett Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 2:08 PM To: James Bryan; Anne Marie Tosco Subject RE- Oakwood Solar Farm Information for your review Can you affirm that you have no comments or Issues regarding the Oakwood Solar SUP? I just need something for the Staff Comments Attachment for the PB Abstract. Thanks! Very Respectfully, Patrick R. Mallett, planner Il Orange County Planning & inspections Department Phone_ (919) 245 -2577 Fax: (919) 644 -3022 F -mail: urnailett oL)orarrgecot]O Y.I�-,gau Orange County Planning Website; htt p :1 {w+ww.uro,I)Aecourltync.90r+ Address: 131 W, Margaret Lane, Suite 201 113.0. Box 8181 HilIsborough, IBC 27278 Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 132, correspondence sent and received from this account is a public record and may be disclosed to third parties. From: Molly Boyle Sent: `T`ue5day, Tune 21, 2016 2:39 PM To: Rachel Mr -Cook; Michael Harvey; Alan Clapp; Anne Marie Tosco; 'Chuck EdwardS'; CraIg Benedict; VAngelo Jones`; Howard W. FiemIng; ]arnes Bryan; Jason S help herd; Jeff Seouten; Jennifer Geda; locelyn Gentry; John Kase; Kevin Lindley; Michael Burton; Patrick R. Mallett; Puer Sandbeck; Rich Shaw; Sheriff Charles Blackwood; Steve Brantley; Steve J Kaltenbach; Tammy Hicks; Tom Altierl; Max Bushell; Wesley Poole; Michael Rettle; James Baxter; Abigalle Pittman; David Ward; Tina Love Subject: Oakwood Solar Farm information for your review Good afternoon, DAC: rmonihors. 193 Planning staff requests your feedback on the Spe+ciel Use Perin 1t documents for the Oakwood Solar Farm (PIN 9835 -02- 9137). You can access the documents can the TC drive using (lie following pathway: TAOrange County Planning- DevolopanentAduisory Committee (DAC:) Mevting FoldaUune 16„ 2016 SU16 -00003 Oakwood Solar Farm Class A SUP Please subinit feedback to ltaritol and Pat by July 1, 2016. Thank you in advance for your review of this project. Kind Regards, Molly Boyle Planning Technician Orange County Planning & Inspections (919) 245 -2599 Pursuant to North Camlin a General Statute 132, evrr4i ndence sent and recetwdfi —om this accoune iv apublie award and may be disclosed to thirdparlies. 194 Patrick P. Mallett Frum: Alan Clapp Seat: Tuesday, July 26, 2016 8:23 AM To: Patrick R Mallekl; John Kase, David Ward Subject: RE: Patrick, Environmental Health does not have any issues with the Oakwood Solar Farm LLC Class A SUP. We sep that no well or septic systems are needed or will be impacted. AlSw Afore Clapp Environmental Health Director Phone: 919.245.2360] Fact. 919.644.3006 Website:littp; %jwww_ .orange.nc.uslenvhlth /index.as Email: aclapp orangecoun nc.gov At f "FAL1 r4 09P'AR7 MR N T �Rtxros+�n heolth. trrspiffnq rhantge. Please tell us how we are doing by taking this very quick survey. We appreciate your cor,timents. https: /fus�+ww.surveyrnonk y .corn /r /efisurveyZO15 -2016 From, Patrick R. Malletk Sent: Menday, July 25, 2016 2:06 PM To: Alan Clapp; Jahn Ka.9e; David Ward Subject: Cati or)e of you send role an e-mail indicating that CH has not significant issues wlth the Oakwood Solar Farm LLC Class A SUP? I just need something for the file. Very Respectfully, Patrick R. Mailett, Planner 11 0 195 Attachment PLANNING & DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AI P, Director Administration 131 VV. Margaret Lane (919) 245 -2575 Suite 201 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) ORANGE COUN -F P. O. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov ountync.gov NOR'17H CAROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 CERTIFICATION OF MAILING — NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT — SOLAR ARRAY PUBLIC UTILITY OAKWOOD SOLAR FARM LLC — 6519 US HIGHWAY TO (PIN 9835 -02 -9137) ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA I, Patrick I1?'lallett, Planner 11 with Orange County, North Carolina, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) I have mailed, or caused to be mailed, via first class mail a Neighborhood Information Meeting notice, This notice informed those property owners within 1,000 of the subject property of the processing of a Class A Special Use Permit application, submitted by Oakwood Solar Farm LLC. seeking to develop a Sour Array Public Utility on a parcel of property cuff of US Highway 79. The applicant is proposing to develop a solar facility on a 27.3 acre leased portion of the 52.1 acre subject property, further identified utilizing Orange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9835- 132 - 9137, with the remaining 24.3 acres being undeveloped. Access to the proposed array is intended to go thrrrrrgh a parcel of property oft' of US Highway 70 with a PIN of 9835 -10- 3858, The owners were identified according to the Tax Records and as required by the UDO. The mailed notice specified the date, time, place and subject of the neighborhood meeting and provided information on the Special Use Permit review process. WITNESS my hand, this 28 day of November, 201 S. Patrick Mallett Planner It 196 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Adrninitratiion 131 W. Margaret Large (919) 246 -2675 E.r Suite 241 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) ,a' GE COUNTY P. 0. Box 8181 www.orangecountync.gov NORTH CAROLINA. Hillsborough, NC 27278 NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING OA1CV4OOD SOLAR, LLC CLAss A SU P FOR SOLAR ARRAY — PUBLIC UTILITY Wednesday, December 13, 2017" — 6:30-7.30 pm West Campus Office Building 131 West Margaret Lane ffeeting Votes In atlt*rrdaisce. • Patrick Ma'llen, Planner]] (Current Planning Staff) • Bron Quinlan with Calvert Ener (Applicant) • John Lawson, Resident • Jan de Sin vak, Resident Staff Introduction. • Staff welcomed attendees to the meeting. • Staff, explained that the Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) was designed to be an informal dialogue about the proposed development of a solar array on the Mace property off of US Hwy 70 (PTN 9835 -02- 9137). 'rhe 1s IM allows neighboring; property owners ask questions about the project outside of the formal, legal constraints of a Planning Board meeting or a board of County Commissioners (130CC) public meeting. • Staff explained that the BOCC meeting, which is scheduled for February 6, 2018, is a quasi - judicial process. It is similar to a court proceeding in that evidence is entered into the record, those: giving testimony are sworn in, and hear -say is not admissible. • Staff' briefly reviewed the documents and the requimmcnts for a Class A SUP. Pres'entationfrom Brian Quinlan with Calvert FTnergy: • The ,applicant reviewed the major elements of the project as well as the recent changes in Federal regulations and State law regarding molar power. He noted that then: changes in large part caused a delay, which in turn prevented the project from proceeding before the SUP expired. • Stafr and the Applicant also reviewed the proposM change to remove a condition requiring the recordation of an Orange County Con rvation Basement on the northeastem earner of the property that is within Special Flood Hazard overlay and Stream buffer. loth Staff and the .applicant are recommending that die area be preserved via a recorded Natural Buffer, but not held to a Conservation Easement. • Tlie neighborhood residents inquired and reviewed the plans as they relate: to their home in terms of visibility and the potential impact can their property. They then noted that the buffer, distance to their home topography seemed to mitigate any potential impact. • They also expressed an interest in learning more about solar projects in general and asked to continue dialogue with tlae applicant. 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VI i"J !cj a--L C7 co ls0{d�} { cn r"I *t H f 0 m N cn m try 0) (r] f] M rn rn in to ' Ln r U) L►S Lq 0 •¢ N to Cry in r9 4# fV LA C LrL N Ln H Ln r-i Ln 't' Ln 8? to LPL r I Lit N LA r1 Ln fn fry m m M m ff) ") N m m m rn h7 my M N m M m m 60 0Q 03 W 00 00 00 00 0b co gl Dp GO ' p4 Ct? C{} 00 00 m 00 Io 0) m CN CPS m Lit 0 Ch 0 m ISt Oh ( 6) Ol 0) Ch of (n (A 0) 203 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Current Planning 931 W. Margaret Lane (9119) 245 -2575 -- Suite D'I (919) 644 -3002 (EA) F COUNTY P. 0. Box 8181 www.oran!gecou¢ntync.gov NORTH CAROLINA Hillsborough, NC 27278 November 27, 2017 RE: NOTICE OF NEIGHBORHOOD INFORMATION MEETING - Discussion and review of a Special Use Permit (Class A) application proposing development of a Solar Array- Publ.ic Utility. To Whom It May Concern: Please be advised the Orange Bounty Planning Department has received a Special Use Permit application (Class A SUP) proposing the development of a Solar Array - Public Utility on a 27.3 acre portion Teased acreage) of a 521 acre parcel of property located off of US Highway 70. The application was submitted by ESA Renewables, Oakwood .Solar Farm LLC, and the owners of the subject property. This application seeks to re-approve o similar request, which was originally approved for a Class A SUP by the Orange County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) on September 12, 2010, but has expired. The Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 27 ,12(D) states„ "The Special Use Permit shall automatically expire within 12 months of the of the date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction leas not commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of this there limit is approved by the Board of County Commissioners as provided in Section 2- 7_ 13." The timeframe for this extension has also lapsed, and therefore the applicant is seeking to re- approve the request_ The property subject to the proposed development, further identified utilizing Grange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9835 -02 -0137, is located within the Cheeks Township of Orange County and is zoned: Rural Residential (R -1), Bach Creek Protected Watershed Protection Overlay District, and Efland Cheeks Overlay District (ECOD) Pre - designated commercial area. The property is accessible via are access easement through an adjacent property located at 6517 US Highway 70, (PIN) 9835 -10 -3053_ The easement area includes an existing driveway providing access to both 6519 US Highway 70 and the subject parcel. Please refer to the attaches! Site Assessment reap for additional site details. 204 The application, submitted by ESA Renewables, Oakwood Solar Farm LLC, and the property owners, proposes the development of a commercial solar facility operated and managed by the Oakwood Solar Farm, LLC (an ESA partnership established for the project). This facility proposes to convert sunlight into electricity via ground-mount ed Photovoltaic cell solar panels, which will be sold to a power company for the purpose of -contributing to the power service grid for the surrounding area. The request is the essentially the same proposal as approved in September 2016, with one exception, The original approval contained a condition for the applicant to record an Orange County Conservation Easement in the Northeastern corner of the property- Since that approval, Staff and the applicant have mutually determined that the area should not be held In an Orange County Conservation Easement, but recorded an as ar Natural Area to be preserved, Please see the attached site plans for additional information and a general layout of the proposed solar arrays, A Solar Array - Public Utility is classified by the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Section 5-2- Table of Permitted Uses as a permitted land use within the R-1 zoning district subject to the issuance of the Class A SUP_ You are receiving this letter because according to Orange County Land Records data you own property within 1,000 of the Subject property proposed for development as a Solar Array-Public Utility, The purpose of this letter is to inform you of the scheduling of a Neighborhood Information Meeting (NIM) for, Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2016 Time: 6.30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Location: Lower Level - Conference Room Number 4 West Campus Office Building (W. .0,13.) 131 West Margaret Lane Hillsborough, NC 27278 The PUFPOSe of the NIM is to allow local property owners and other interested panties to discuss/reviewfask questions about the project and the permit review process. The applicant will have representatives an hand to revlewlanswer questions about the project while members of the County Planning Department will be available to d[scuss. the Class A SUP permit review process. Staff has included a Special Use Permit Fact Sheet providing information on the permit review process in advance of the NIM, Please refer to the attached map showing the location of the VV.C,O.B- Building and parking area(s). Per the Section 2.7 of the UDO, Class A SUP applications are initially reviewed by the Planning Board, who makes a recommendation on the project's approval and/or denial, and are then reviewed and acted upon by the Orange County Board of 205 Comm ssioners (BOCC) after the holding of a previously scheduled/advertised Public Hearing. The Planning Board is tentatively slated to review this project at its January 3, 2018 .regular meeting. The BOCC Public Hearing for the request is tentatively scheduled for Monday, February 12, 201 S. Please note additional notification of the date /time /location of both the Planning Board meeting and the BOCC public hearing shall be sent out to all property owners within 1,000 feet of the subject property as required under the LIDO_ If you require additional assistance, or have questions related to the project or Class A SUP process., please contact a Planning department staff member at (919) 245 -2575. We lock forward to seeing you for the NIM on December 13, 2017 at the W.C.O.B. Building in Hillsborough. Sincerely, Pntrizc R_0. N atteu- Patrick Mallett, Planner Il C. File .Attachments; 1) Site Assessment of the subject property and easement location; 2) Site Plans illustrating the proposed solar array - public utility, 3) Vicinity Map for the NIM with ,directions to the Whitted Human Services Building" and 4) SUP Fact Sheet. 51te Assessment for PIN, 9835 -02 -8137 for proposed SolarArray Public Unfit, (Class A Special Use Permit }, non - residential Sito Data Zoning: Rural ResidentiaJ (P1) and designated 10 Year Transitional Area on Future Land Use Map Acreage. 52.1 acres Overlay Districts. Back Creek Protected Watershed Overlay DlstrJct and Effand- Cheeks Hwy 70 Overlay District Deed; No deed reference found. Legal Reference: 10 -1 =-451. PlaVLegal Description: N10 Hwy 70 (no plat found) Building Setbacks for Special Use Permit (Class A) 100 ft, from all property lines 50 ft- Type D Land Use Buffer shall be provided along any portion of the perimeter of the parcel and easements (see UDO, 5.1 0.3 C (2) (f) Maximum height: 40' Notes., (1) Private Road Just ffications, Recorded Declarations. Rostrfctive Covenants, Bona Fide Farm status, use and bulfding type (e.g. duplex units) will chango subdivisfon and development requirements. (2) 80 ft. stream buffer graphically shown. (3) Floor Area Ratio (FARE maximum for residential conditional use = 0.58, FAR maximum for non - residential use R i}.i9J38. FAR maximum for nor - residential conditional use = 0, 100. Required ininimum opan space ratio = 0 -84, Ra qulred minimum livability space ratio = 0.75. Required pedestrIanllandscape ratio = 0.21. (2) BMP rnayr be required 44-2; -` °•� A 41ININ: 983SD29137 IELEN ETAL MACE :ARL ,JERRY MACE 417 US HIGHWAY 70 1EBAlNE, NG 2730275R8 Environmental reatures: /_U0 Streams located on lot. Stream bufferforstream to the east: 81} ft. (Method A). Stream buffer for stream to the west; 65 ft, (Method A). Six water bodies located to the west, Water body buffers: 68 ft. (Method A). Siope: Slope of stream to the east: $.8 %. Slope of stream to the west: 6.4%. Slopes of water bodies to the west: ranging from 2.4% to 6.4 % 100 and 500 year Ftoodplains Base Flood Elevation (BFE) based on FIRM Map: 6E3 County Freeboard: 665 Minimum Finished f=loor Flevation (FFE): 665 Flood Panel: 98351 Impervious Surface I- imits: 12 % based can UDO (Sec. 4.2.6) - 272,337.12 sq. ft. of allowable Imper0ous surface area Note, On-site Infiltration of tfie first inch of stormwat€tr runoff, per UDO, Sec. 4.2.6 for non- residential use Lank Disturbance Thresholds (Erosion Contrail) 1) Erosion Control Application)Permit required if disturbing more than 2D.000 sq. ft. 2) Stomiwater Managernent AppllcationlPermit required if more than 21,780 sq- ft. (112 an acre) for commercial structures. " *Call QC Erasion Control at (919) 245 -2596 for more Information. Date Site Assessment Completed. Updated 0512612016 D wa shrxrn on lhta map * Mad,*d rrm Otarega County ral°u and is ror mWrKrmco only: EK8d sxa W ns and boumdwkm shQW bo MAIO . Ate, pIxopaeedbyOranps County Plennitg K InNmcllpn; DV=016 -rmam& USGS Stream - ' Contours (NC1)OT) MCity Urnits Ffaodway N -.� elfs SSurvey Survey Stra�arn ®Parcels �] ETJ 02102107 [ ! (Effective ) # + � Floodplain Buffer Soft E3Zoning t r,;`� Soils Oa{y Year Flo dplains Ez � Strearn Buffer $oft ' Water Body 100 `s R Ploodplain (Effective 02102107) 1 n&= WO Wet ?2 Water Poly Buffer B5tt IMWatershed Q (Effective M02107) — Base Flood Elevation ( ymbal) n 15a Sao Fna±l �. � FI J�t�+l ti 0 N h �aw� # lit, R fit x #a aR + _k{ , IIt IN tit F: A2141 1921:1 all Hal If I - w PVC i A Eel Jig a a �I �! s # 1 3 [A � r b� r E � - if ■ WOMEN PON PROM 111 +y} off #s g l d I • Illi+� Flt - J flip Dom, i a 208 Vicinity Map -- West Campus Office Building (131 W, Margaret Lane Qato- 209 4lr-anUe Count -y Planning and Inspections Department SPECIAL USE PERMIT AT SHEET The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide a breakdown of Orange County's Special Use Permit submittal and review process. The information contained herein provides an explanation on the nature of the permit proceedings, the presentation. of evidence, burden of proof, what constitutes testimony and who can present evidence, and your rights with respect to challenging a decision to either approve or reject a SUP application. 1, What is a Special Use PerndC A Special Use Peroait (SUP) is a permit allowing, for the establishment of certain uses, in certain districts, that are considered wotth,y of additional scrutiny in their proposed location. Such uses typically require special review for design, location, and impact on surrounding properties. Orange County has 2 different categories of SUP, specifically: L Mass ,Ai, reviewed and acted upon by the Board of County Commissioners (13OC ), with a recommendation from the Planning Board, and ii. Class R reviewed and acted upon by the Grange !County Board of Adjustment. What is corrskkred a 'Special Use'? ,A SUP is required for those specific land uses identified within the Grange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDD) Table of Permitted Uses contained within Section 5,2. These uses are identified in the TJD10's Table of Permitted Uses with an `A" for Class A SLJP and a `B' for a Class B SUP. Some uses may be permissible in certain districts without restriction. (referred to as "uses by right "), but require the SUP" in districts where their impact calls for special consideration. Applicants are, entitled to be granted a SUP if they can show that specific standards would be met. 3. When are such applicadons reviewed? Review of a SUP application occurs during a previously scheduled and advertised public hearings held by either the BOCC or the Board of Adjustment. The review of an application is a carried out in a quasi - judicial process. The typical cadence associated with the review of a SUP is broken bourn in Section 2.7 of the UDO and can be summarized using the fo9lowing flow chart: 210 Special Use Application Submittal Per if Staff Application Review and Formal Recommendation Neighborhood Infofmation Meefina Class B SIlf' scheduled for review by gourd of Adjustment at a public hearing Class A SUP scheduled for review by BOCC f Planning Board at a quarterly public hearing Staff advertises meeting (newspaper ad, property posting, adjacent property letters) Board of Adjustment holds public hearing in a quasi - judicial format and renders a decision on application Joint publfe hearing held In a quasi- judicial format to review application Application forwarded to Planning Board for review and recommendation Planning Board recommendation sent to County Commissioners for decision 211 4: ff lial does quasi jud eial process mean? Quasi-judicial decisions arise in a variety of local government settings. During, a quasi-judicial hearing, the Board (i.e. BOCC or Board of Adjustment) responsible for rendering a decision acts much like a panel of judges. The Board Bears factual evidence and sworn testimony presented at the public hearing and then makes a determination on whether the permit can be issued based on the competent, substantial, and material evidence presented. Put differently a quasi-judicial decision is one that requires the board hearing the matter to fund Facts and make decisions by applying those facts to the standards in the Unified Development Ordinance. 5. no may speak orapreseut evidence at thepr bUz hearing? Both individual applicants and those individuals supporting, or opposed to, the application are encouraged to attend. Individuals may represent themselves or be represented by an attorney and they may have expert witnesses testify for theta. The cost for attorneys or expert witnesses is borne by the individuai seeping counsel or expert testimony, not the County. The County will not pay for, or reimburse, expenses incurred by an individual in their quest to support or oppose a SUP application. While not required by State or County regulations, all parties with an interest in a SUP application are :strongly advised to have an attorney represent diem. Engineers, architects, real estate agents, planners and other non - attorneys may only appear as expert witrnesses; they may not represent an applicant or those opposed to an application. Only those with standing may speak or present evidence. 6. Meat are the responsibilities of the applicant? The applicant bears the ultimate responsibility for producing and submitting competent, substantial, and material evidence for the body reviewing the application to conclude the proposal complies with applicable County regulations. If they fail to submit evidence demonstrating compliance, the request is denied. If, however, the applicant proves they comply, and there is insufficient evidence submitted to the board hearing the case demonstrating they do not comply, the applicant is entitled to have the application approved. 7. What standar s mast be met by the applicant? All appNeants must slow compliance with the General Standards for all SUPS, as detailed within Section 5.3.2 of the UDD, and any specific development standards associated within the proposed use. The General Standards, as contained in Section 5.3.2, read as follows: (a) The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted, (b) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property "unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property); and (`c) The location and character of the rise, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area In which it is to be located and the use is in compliance with the ,plan for the 212 physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners 8. How are decisions oyeade? Members of the board rendering the decision must make their decision solely on the competent, material and substantial evidence presented at the hearing, both for and against an application. Members cannot consider information obtained through independent research or undisclosed ex parle communications, meaning members cannot have private discussions with individuals who support or object to a specific application. 9. ffliat exactly is ex-parle consmanication and why is it not allowed? Pet-sons affected by a decision have the legal right to hear all of the information presented to members of a board who will he rendering a decision on an SUP application, specifically they have a right to know all of the "facts" being considered. Therefore members of the decision - making body are not allowed to discuss the case or gather evidence outside of the hearing (what the courts term ex parte communication). Only facts presented to the full board at the hearing may be considered. This is an important point to remember when such applications are being reviewed. Members of the board rendering the decision are prohibited from discussing the Mauer or receiving comment on a proposal, These members are not trying to be rude or unsympathetic to your concerns. They are prohibited from engaging in the conversation in the first place as they are required to guarantee an impartial hearing where the 'facts' are weighed as they are presented as to whether or not an application should be granted. 10. You previously indicated decisions are based an evidence. Does this mean those presenting evidence at a SUP hearing have to be under oads ? In a word, yes, All testimony, including from County staff, offered during the public hearing where a SUP is reviewed must be under oath. All persons wishing to speak will be given a reasonable fitne in which to be heard, however groups are encouraged to seloct a spokesperson to speak for the group in order to avoid repetitive testimony. 11, Can people just speak to offer their opinion on the applicalion,? Inflammatory, irrelevant, repetitive and incompetent testimony and hearsay is not permitted and the chairman of the board hearing the matter has the right to limit and restrict such cornments during the public heming. For more information please refer to Section 2.7.7 (D) of the UDO. 12. What constitutes ` competent, substantial, and material evidence' allowingfor the approval or a denial of a SUP? Breaking down what constitutes evidence can best be summarized as follows: i. Competent evidence- legally admissible under the rules of evidence unless admitted without objection, or appears to be sufficiently trusfwGrthy and is admitted under such circumstances that it is reasonable for the decision-making body to rely upon it. Evidence that can be subjected to cross-examination, inspection, explanation and rebuttal (i.e. expert testimony). For example a realtor who has professional experience and accreditation can offer an opinion if a specific project will or will not impact the value of adjacent property. An individual with no background in the field cannot offer a 'competent' opinion on the 213 subject, In lliis case it would not be considered as `ccmpe ent' evidence and would be inadmissible. ii. Substantial evidence; evidence that which a 'reasonable mind' would regard as sufficiently supporting a specific result. Would this persuade the average person to make a certain conclusion? hoes it do more than speculate? iii. Material evidence: evidence that is relevant to the issue being considered. For example if a board is reviewing an application for a kennel (i.e. a place where dogs/cats are housed and cared for a period of time) an individual who is opposed may submit documentation deno ing noise complaints from other kennels throughout Orange County, This could be construed as'material evidence', Documentation denoting animals Have died in kennels throughout the county and, as a result, this specific application should be denied is not relevant to the case at hand as it has no specific relationship to what is being proposed, This would be deemed immaterial evidence and would not be admissible. As a general rule, anyone with knowledgeable infori- nation (i.e. relevant) to the case may provide factual information, but only experts may provide opinion testimony. Even expert testimony must be competent (i.e. the expert has qualifications relevant to the issue) and material before the decision-making board can rely on it. Hearsay evidence is testier ony that the witness does not knew of his or her own personal knowledge; including that which someone else told the witness and the use or introduction of signed petitions and letter; The board may only hear testimony that focuses on the applicable standards and criteria established in the UDO. Unless they are a qualified expert, witnesses are not competent to testify about the impact of a proposed land use on the value of nearby ,property, the danger to public safety resulting from increases in traffic or other matters that -require special training or expertise like the level of noise that will be generated. 13. Can coJxdidons he imposed an a . UP? Generally, the board licaring the application ..nay attach conditions to the approval of an SUP as it relates to compliance with applicable standards. For example, a condition may require the applicant to increase the size of a required setback or land use buffer in order to ensure the project complies with that specific standard as detailed within the TJTDO. The Board cannot impose conditions addressing an issue not related to an existing standard such as establishing hours of operation, color of buildings, etc. Conditions. cannot require the applicant to take action with regard to a piece of property that is not a pant: of the application being considered, and conditions cannot require the alteration of a special use permit previously isstied to a, third party. 14. Is there a reword d of the proceedings? Complete records must be kept of the hearings. Detailed minutes must be kept noting the identity of witnesses and giving a complete summary of their testimony. Any exhibits presented are retained by the Board and become a part of the file on that case. An audio recording of the hearing is also made. 15. Ito w are prar des nal ed of the decision? The board rendering, a decision on the application is required to snake a formal decision on the application (i.e. approve or deny) in writing and shall be based on the determination of facts and their application to the specific standards for the particular use and the general standards contained in the 214 UT . This includes providing specific details on the board's conclusions on each applicable standard for a given SUP. Even if the application is denied, there is an obligation to make a detailed finding identifying the evidence; utilized to deny the .application. The wt itten decision must be signed and becomes effective upon. filing with the Planning Department, Ab copy of the written decision must be delivered to the applicant, property owner, and others as required by State law. 16. Are decisions an SUP applicat ons subject to f erther review? Yes. Decisions of the BOCC or Board of Adjustment on a SUP application are subject to by the Superior Court. Appeal applications must be fled within 30 days with the court from the date the decision is made available, 'lease refer to NCGS 16OA -393 and Section 2.12.5 (A,) of the UDC) for additional information. Attachment 7 PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Craig N. Benedict, AICP, Director Administration (919) 245 -2575 (919) 644 -3002 (FAX) www.orangecou ntync.gov ORANGE COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 215 131 W. Margaret Lane Suite 201 P. O. Box 8181 Hillsborough, NC 27278 I FAA .... r 3 FFMM t' CERTIFICATION OF MAILING CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) — SOLAR FACILITY OAKWOOD SOLAR FARM LLC / ESA RENEWABLES I, Patrick R. Mallett, Planner II with the Orange County , North Carolina Planning Department , DO HEREBY CERTIFY that in accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7.6 of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) I have mailed, or have caused to be mailed via first class mail, a Notice of Public Hearing regarding the processing of a Class A Special Use Permit Application submitted by Oakwood Solar Farm LLC / ESA Renewables to develop a solar facility - public utility on a 27.3 acre leased portion of a 52.1 acre property, further identified utilizing Orange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9835 -02 -9137 owned by the Mace family. Access to the proposed array is intended to go through a parcel of property off of US Highway 70, also owned by the Mace family, with a PIN of 9835 -10 -3858. Notices were sent to all owners within 1,000 feet of the subject area. The owners were identified according to the Tax Records and as required by the UDO. The mailed notices specified the date, time, place and subject of the Public Hearing. WITNESS my hand, this 26th day of January, 2018. Patrick R. Mallett Planner 11 216 Draft Attachment 8 Draft Excerpt Minutes for the Solar Minutes Array class A SUP application Orange County Planning Board January 10, 2018 Regular Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Lydia Wegman (Chair), At -Large Chapel Hill Township Representative; Tony Blake (Vice- Chair), Bingham Township Representative; Patricia Roberts, Cheeks Township Representative; Paul Guthrie, At -Large Chapel Hill Township; Kim Piracci, At- Large; Township; Alexander Gregory, Chapel Hill Township Representative; David Blankfard, Hillsborough Township Representative; Randy Marshall, At- Large; Adam Beeman, Cedar Grove Township; Hunter Spitzer, At- Large; Buddy Hartley, Little River Township Representative; MEMBERS ABSENT: Laura Nicholson, Eno Township Representative; STAFF PRESENT: Craig Benedict, Planning Director; Michael Harvey, Current Planning Supervisor; Perdita Holtz, Planning Systems Coordinator /Planner III; Patrick Mallett, Planner Il; Meredith Kern, Administrative Assistant; OTHERS PRESENT: Jim Parker, Summit Engineering; Timothy Smith, Summit Engineering; Ed Sirgany, Summit Engineering; Brian Quintan, Calvert Energy; AGENDA ITEM 7: CHAIR COMMENTS There were no comments. AGENDA ITEM 8: CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) -To review and make a recommendation to the BOCC on a Class A Special Use Permit application to develop a solar array /public utility station on 27.8 acres of a 52 acre parcel of property (PIN 9835 -02 -9137, no address assigned yet) which is accessed via an easement from 6519 U.S. Highway 70 West within the Cheeks Township. An SUP was approved in September 2016 but has expired, necessitating consideration of a new SUP. Presenter: Patrick Mallett, Planner II Patrick Mallett summarized that this application was previously reviewed by the Planning Board at its August 3, 2016, regular meeting and approved by the BOCC on September 12, 2016. This approval expired on September 12, 2017, and therefore needs to be re- approved. This is a solar array third party company that transfers its power to Duke Energy. He reviewed the site plan. There is 20 to 30 feet of elevation change as well as distance between this property and residential neighbors. Lydia Wegman asked about the distance from residential land. Patrick Mallett answered mostly more than 1,000 feet. He continued to review the site plan, including the location of the access easement, the screening and buffer of the solar array area. He pointed out stream buffers along the perimeters of the property. Previously, there was a condition to preserve a conservation easement in a corner of the property. Staff has determined that it the conservation easement was cumbersome with legalities and instead proposed to call that corner a natural buffer area. Lydia Wegman asked if that change will be reflected in the lease agreement. Patrick Mallett said the plat would lock that in as a commitment that they will not disturb that corner. The stream buffers would not permit the owner to do much anyway, he added. Brian Quintan added that when it is recorded for the lease, it will be written that this area cannot be disturbed Tony Blake noted it is only good as long as the lease is in effect. Brian Quintan confirmed that. 217 Draft Patrick Mallett explained the state and federal requirements changed after this was previously approved. North Carolina had a guarantee of a 15 -year lease and a guaranteed rate that an owner would get back from the power company. His understanding is that Duke Energy lobbied to change the legislature. The lease is now a five -year lease at a much lower rate. The applicant was delayed while making sure they would still get the old rate. Brian Quintan spoke about the difficulties and delays with Duke Energy. Michael Harvey expanded on the point Patrick Mallett made about the flood plain. Per the revised Unified Development Ordinance, there can be no development in the flood plain, which includes part of the corner of the property that was a conservation easement. Patrick Mallett reviewed the abstract contains all the necessary documents. He reviewed that two neighbors attended the Neighborhood Information Meeting and were interested in the project more than concerned. Tony Blake asked what the land looks like. Patrick Mallett answered that it was timbered years ago and there is scrub growing and chunks of concrete there as well. Tony Blake said there are solar arrays in two other areas and the buffers have not been enforced. The newest one is awful. He hopes the standard will mean there is a buffer. Lydia Wegman asked that the solar arrays will not be seeing from neighbors. Patrick Mallett answered there are still trees around the perimeter. He then shared photos of the site and pointed out mature trees in the buffer. Lydia Wegman asked for verification that the buffer standards are now more rigorous than they were when the solar arrays in White Cross were built. Particularly, she asked about the width of the buffer. Michael Harvey noted there are two locations in White Cross. The ordinance was amended after the first one was approved. The second one was built with the new standards. More landscaping is required for the first one. Tony Blake asked when that is required to be planted. Michael Harvey answered that he did not have that information with him this evening. Brian Quintan clarified the buffer requirements. He said there is a 50 -foot requirement. He said because of the existing trees around the perimeter, the site already has that much buffer and he intends to supplement it with additional plantings. Paul Guthrie asked about whether the arrangements with Duke Energy are complete and when construction might begin. Brian Quintan answered that the arrangements are not yet finalized and it is difficult to say when construction will begin. He would guess a year after he gets the permit. Patrick Mallett said the ordinance allows for the applicant to ask for an extension but it has to be requested six months before the permit expires. Patrick Mallett reviewed the findings of fact, located in Attachment 4, which is located on Pages 154 to 158 in the agenda packet. Michael Harvey clarified that planning staff recommends that the use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare. That recommendation is based on the application packet, the various attachments detailed, and at the public hearing. The minutes from the past meetings on this will be introduced into the record, as that is the quasi - judicial component of this hearing. It is our professional opinion that the array as proposed will not 218 Draft create a dire set of consequences for surrounding property owners and will not have a negative impact on the public, safety or welfare. With respect to the value of contiguous property, within the agenda packet there is a report regarding the impact of the facility on contiguous property values. That is enabling staff to make a recommendation that the use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property. And finally, the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area. Staff is basing that finding on the application package, the staff abstract, the documented evidence and the various attachments, specifically Attachment 1, Attachment 2, Attachment 5, and the Neighborhood Information Meeting. Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit. Patrick Mallett reminded the board of the process of voting and that the only condition that changed was Condition Number 1, which involved changing the language from a conservation easement to a natural buffer area. MOTION by Tony Blake to approve staff recommendations as detailed on Pages 154 -159 of the abstract packet. Seconded by Hunter Spitzer. VOTE: Unanimous MOTION by Kim Piracci to find that, with respect to Section 5.3.2 (A) (2), the use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted. Seconded by David Blankfard. VOTE: Unanimous MOTION by Randy Marshall to find that with respect to Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) (b) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property). Seconded by Alexander Gregory. VOTE: Unanimous MOTION by Randy Marshall to find that with respect to Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) (c), the location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded by David Blankfard. VOTE: Unanimous MOTION by Hunter Spitzer to approve the Special Use Permit with the imposition of the mutually agreed upon conditions as listed on Pages 162 -163. Seconded by Tony Blake. VOTE: Unanimous 219 Attachment 9 FINDINGS OF THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PERTAINING TO A REQUEST SUBMITTED BY OAKWOOD SOLAR FARM SOLAR LLC / ESA RENEWABLES AND MR. CARL AND HELEN MACE, ETAL REQUESTING A CLASS A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A SOLAR ARRAY - PUBLIC UTILITY ON A PARCEL OF PROPERTY OFF OF US HIGHWAY 70 FURTHER IDENTIFIED UTILIZING ORANGE COUNTY PARCEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN) 9835 -02 -9137. As required under Section 5.2 Table of Permitted Uses of the Orange County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), a Class A Special Use Permit is required for the development of a solar facility. Such permits shall comply with general and specific standards as set forth in Section(s) 5.3.2 and 5.9.6 of the UDO. Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) of the UDO requires written findings certifying compliance with the following: (1) The use will maintain or promote the public health, safety and general welfare, if located where proposed and developed and operated according to the plan as submitted; (2) The use will maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property (unless the use is a public necessity, in which case the use need not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property); and (3) The location and character of the use, if developed according to the plan submitted, will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and the use is in compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners; In addition, the Board shall make findings certifying that the application is compliant with the following specific standards: (1) Specific standards for the submission of Special Use Permit applications as outlined within Section(s) 2.2 and 2.7 of the UDO, (2) Section 5.3.2 (B) relating to the method and adequacy of the provision of: a. Sewage disposal facilities, b. The adequacy of police, fire, and rescue squad protection, and c. The adequacy of vehicular access to the site and traffic conditions around the site (3) Specific regulations governing the development of Solar Array as set forth in Section 5.9.6 of the LIDO, (4) The general findings outlined within Section 5.3.2 (A) (2). Listed below are the findings of the Orange County Planning Board and staff regarding the application in question. The findings have been presented by Article and requirement to assist the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) in its deliberations. 220 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Planning Board / BOCC Staff FINDINGS Recommendation APPLICATION COMPONENTS Proper forms 2.2 Application and supporting Yes documents (Attachment 1) Fees paid 2.2.4(D) Application and supporting Yes documents (Attachment 1) Full description of use 2.7.3(B)(1) Application and supporting documents (Attachment 1) Yes • Location • Appearance • Operational characteristics Owner Information 2.7.3(B)(2) Application (Attachment 1) Yes Information Needed for Use 2.7.3(B)(3) Application and supporting Standards documents (Attachment 1) Yes Site Plans 2.7.3(B)(4) Site Plan (Attachment 2) Yes Preliminary Subdivision Plat (if 2.7.3(B)(5) No subdivision proposed: Survey N/A necessary) of access easement was provided. List of Parcels within 1,000 feet 2.7.3(B)(6) Application and supporting Yes documents (Attachment 1) Elevations of all Structures 2.7.3(B)(7) No structures (i.e. buildings) are Yes being proposed. Elevation of solar arrays and fence provided with site plan (Attachments 1 and 2) Environmental Assessment (or EIS) 2.7.3(B)(8) Application and supporting Yes • Topography documents — including EA and • Drainage issues Phase I Environmental • Natural or Cultural resources Assessment (Attachment 1) • Mining • Hazardous Wastes • Wastewater treatment • Water usage Method of Debris Disposal 2.7.3(8)(9) Application and site plan Yes (Attachments 1, 2 and 5) Development Schedule 2.7.3(B)(10 Application — Narrative Yes (Attachment 1) Extended Vesting Request 2.7.3(B)(11 Not requested by applicant N/A 221 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Planning Board / BOCC Staff FINDINGS Recommendation NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Public Notice 2.7.6(a) Staff testimony and Attachments Yes • Date 6 and 7 • Time • Place Published in Newspaper 2.7.6(b) Staff testimony Yes • Two successive weeks Public Hearing as part of BOCC • First notice at least ten days prior February 6, 2018 meeting. but no more than twenty -five days Add was sent to newspapers on prior and was run consistent with UDO requirements. Sign Posting on Property (at least 10 2.7.6(c) Staff testimony Yes days prior) Mailed Notice 2.7.6(d) Staff testimony and Attachment 7 Yes • First Class Mail • All adjacent property owners (within 1,000 ft.) • Not less than fifteen days prior 222 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Planning Board / BOCC Staff FINDINGS Recommendation SPECIFIC STANDARDS Waste Disposal 5.3.2(B)(1) Staff Testimony / Attachment 5 Yes Method and adequacy of provision for Both Environmental Health and sewage disposal facilities, solid waste Solid Waste have indicated and water service. they have no concerns. As there are no structures (i.e. office) there will be no septic system on the property. Conditions are recommended to require Solid Waste Permit as part of development process. Safety 5.3.2(8)(2) Staff Testimony / Attachment 5 Yes Method and adequacy of police, fire Orange County Emergency and rescue squad protection. Service staff and the Sheriff's office have indicated the project can be served. Vehicle Access 5.3.2(B)(3) Staff Testimony / Attachment 5 Yes Method and adequacy of vehicle There will not be an access to the site and traffic appreciable traffic increase in conditions around the site. the area associated with the development of the solar array. The applicant has obtained a new driveway permit through NC DOT. The proposed access easement to US Highway 70 will be recorded prior to development. 223 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Planning Board / BOCC Staff FINDINGS Recommendation STANDARDS for Solar Arra y — Public Utility Site Plan 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes (1) (a) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan A site plan prepared in accordance through (d) Attachment 2. with Section 2.5 of and 5.9.6 (C) (1) inclusive of UDO Site plan provides elevations for proposed arrays, fencing and landscaping. The application, EA and Phase I Environmental contain required soils information and reports (Attachment 1) Standards of Evaluation 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes On -site utility and transmission lines (2) (a) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan placed underground when feasible (Attachments 1 and 2). 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Height of array shall not exceed 40 (2) (b) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan ft. (Attachments 1 and 2). 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes Individual arrays shall be designed (2) (c) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan and located to prevent reflective (Attachments 1 and 2). glare toward inhabited buildings on adjacent property and rights-of-way. Warning signs concerning voltage. 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes (2) (d) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan (Attachments 1 and 2). Mechanical equipment and arrays 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes shall be enclosed by a minimum 8 (2) (e) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan ft. high fence and screening per (Attachments 1 and 2). Section 6.8 of UDO. Proof of liability insurance — 5.9.6 (C) Application and Applicant Yes minimum of $500,000.00 per (2) (f) Testimony (Attachment 1). occurrence. Type D land use buffer around 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes perimeter of project (2) (g) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan (Attachments 1 and 2). Decommissioning of solar facility 5.9.6 (C) Application, Applicant Testimony, Yes (3) (a) Staff Testimony, and Site Plan through (f) (Attachments 1 and 2). inclusive Applicant acknowledges requirement and agreed to the condition in the event the use of the site as a solar array — public utility is ceased. 224 REQUIREMENT UDO SUPPORTING EVIDENCE Planning Board / BOCC Staff FINDINGS Recommendation SPECIFIC STANDARDS In accordance with Section 5.3.2 (A) (2), the Board of County Commissioners shall also consider the following general conditions before the application for a Special Use can be approved. NOTE: The Following represents the recommendation of the Planning Board and staff based on the information available prior to the public hearing. The use (will / will not) maintain or Section Application package and The use Will promote the public health, safety and 5.3.2 (A) testimony from applicant and maintain ... general welfare, if located where (2) (a) their subject matter experts proposed and developed and on how the project complied operated according to the plan as with the UDO. submitted. Section Application package and The use Will The use (will / will not) maintain or 5.3.2 (A) testimony from applicant and maintain ... enhance the value of contiguous (2) (b) their subject matter experts property (unless the use is a public on how the project complied necessity, in which case the use need with the UDO. not maintain or enhance the value of contiguous property). Section Application package and The location and The location and character of the use, 5.3.2 (A) testimony from applicant and character of the if developed according to the plan (2) (c) their subject matter experts use, if developed submitted, (will / will not) be in on how the project complied according to the harmony with the area in which it is to with the UDO. plan submitted be located and the use is in Will be ... compliance with the plan for the physical development of the County as embodied in these regulations or in the Comprehensive Plan, or portion thereof, adopted by the Board of County Commissioners. 225 RECOMMENDATION: Neither the Planning Board or staff have received any comments from local residents and property owners indicating they do not believe the proposed facility complies with the provisions of Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) inclusive. These standards include maintaining or promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare; maintaining or enhancing the value of contiguous property; the use being in harmony with the area in which it is to be located; and the use being in compliance with the general plan for the physical development of the County. Planning Board and staff have reviewed the application, the site plan, and all supporting documentation and have found that the applicant complies with the specific standards and required regulations as outlined within the UDO with respect to the submittal of required information for the project. Provided the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) finds in the affirmative on the specific and general standards as detailed herein, and no evidence is entered into the record demonstrating the applicant has either: a. Failed to meet their burden of proof that the project complies with the specific development standards for a solar array — public utility; or b. Fails to comply with the general standards detailed within Section 5.3.2 (A) (2) of the UDO the BOCC could approve the application. In the event that the BOCC makes an affirmative finding, the Planning Board and staff recommends the attachment of the following conditions: 1. In accordance with Section(s) 6.13 and 6.21 of the UDO, and consistent with the approved application, the applicant shall maintain and preserve the area in the northeastern corner of the property encumbered by the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as depicted on recently adopted FEMA Flood Maps, and the associated 80 foot wide adjacent stream /floodplain buffers. With the exception of installing public and /or private water and /or public sanitary sewer and /or the removal of dead, diseased, or dying plant materials, this 4.25 acre area shall remain undisturbed as required within the UDO. 2. In accordance with Sections 6.13, 6.21, and 5.9.6 (C) of the UDO, the applicant shall cause a formal and detailed landscape and tree preservation plan to be submitted and approved by the Orange County Planning Department within 180 days from the approval of this Special Use Permit. This plan shall also incorporate the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas such as jurisdictional streams, wetlands, floodplain areas, and all required stream /floodplain buffers. 3. In accordance with Section 7.14 of the UDO, the applicant shall cause a plat to be submitted and recorded to illustrate all lease, access, and utility easements on the subject area. 4. Per Section 2.5 of the UDO, the applicant shall complete and submit a formal application to the Orange County Inspections Department requesting authorization to commence construction of the proposed solar array. The application, including all applicable fees, shall be submitted within 180 days from the approval of the Special Use Permit. 5. To ensure public safety as outlined in Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the Orange County Fire Marshal's office shall review and approve the final site plan and ensure that any and all modifications be made to address fire code and access issues prior to the issuance of the permit authorizing the commencement of land disturbing activities. 226 6. To ensure public safety as outlined in Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant shall provide a detailed, scaled, map to the Orange County Fire Marshal's office and the Efland Volunteer Fire Department denoting the location of all storage areas for batteries, master cut -off switches, and other similar devices to ensure the protection of emergency responders in the event of a catastrophic incident on the property. This map shall be submitted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Compliance (C of C) by the County allowing for operation of the facility to commence. 7. To ensure compliance with the provisions of Section 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant shall submit a Solid Waste Management application for the project within 180 days from the approval of the Special Use Permit. 8. To ensure compliance with the provisions of Section(s) 2.5, 2.19, 2.21 and 5.3.2 of the UDO, the applicant submit all necessary site plans, stormwater, grading plans, and erosion control applications to the Orange County Erosion Control Division for review and processing prior to development or land disturbing activity. These applications shall be submitted within 180 days from the issuance of the SUP. 9. In accordance with Section 2.5 of the UDO, the applicant shall submit the approved site plan and approved driveway permit to NC DOT for review and comment within 180 days from the issuance of the SUP and provide planning staff with a copy of the issued permit. 10. In accordance with 2.7.14 of the UDO, the Special Use Permit will automatically expire within 12 months from the date of approval if the use has not commenced or construction has not commenced or proceeded unless a timely application for extension of this time limit is approved by the BOCC. 11. In accordance with 2.7 of the UDO, if any condition of this Special Use Permit shall be held invalid or void, then this Special Use Permit shall be void in its entirety and of no effect. 227 Attachment 10 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS A meeting of the Orange County Board of Commissioners will be held at the Whitted Building, 300 West Tryon Street, 2nd Floor, Hillsborough, North Carolina, on Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM. At the meeting the Board will hold a Quasi - Judicial public hearing. Only persons with standing may participate as parties in Quasi - Judicial hearings. Quasi - Judicial Hearing: The purpose of this hearing will be to gather evidence to determine whether the ordinance's standards have been met. The Board must base its decision solely on the competent, material and substantive evidence presented during the hearing. The Board must exclude from consideration both their personal and the public's opinions. All interested persons are welcomed to observe the hearing regardless of their ability to participate. The Orange County Planning and Inspections Department provides a Special Use Fact Sheet online explaining the submittal and review process: http: / /www.orangecountync.gov /departments/ planning _and_inspections /SUP — Fact —Sheet . pdf 1. Application for a Class A Special Use Permit: In accordance with the provisions of Section 2.7 Special Use Permits (SUP) and Section 5.9.6 (C) Solar Array — Public Utility of the Unified Development Ordinance (UDO), ESA Renewables, Oakwood Solar LLC, and Helen and Carl Mace (the property owners) have submitted a Class A SUP request to develop a Solar Array- Public Utility on a parcel of property off of US Highway 70 within the Cheeks Township. The array will be located on a 27.3 acre portion (leased acreage) of a 52.1 acre parcel of property, further identified as Orange County Parcel Identification Number (PIN) 9835 -02 -9137. Access to the array shall be through an adjacent property located at 6517 US Highway 70, (PIN) 9835 -10 -3858, also owned by the Mace family. The SUP, if approved, would encumber both properties to allow for the development of the proposed solar array. The properties in question are zoned: • Rural Residential (R -1), • Existing Commercial (EC -5) Approximately half of the 5 acre parcel (PIN 9835 -10 -3858) is zoned EC -5 with the remaining acreage zoned R -1. This is the property where the access easement for the solar array will be located, • Back Creek Protected Watershed Protection Overlay District, and • Efland- Cheeks Overlay District (ECOD) Pre - designated commercial area. 228 and are located within the 10 Year Transition land use classification as denoted on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan and the Urban Designated Area as denoted on the Growth Management System Map. The Orange County Planning Board has recommended approval, with conditions, of the SUP application. Purpose: To review the item and receive sworn testimony on the Class A Special Use Permit application. Substantial changes in items presented at the public hearing may be made following the receipt of comments made at the public hearing. Accommodations for individuals with physical disabilities can be provided if the request is made to the Planning Director at least 48 hours prior to the Public Hearing by calling one of the phone numbers below. The full text of the public hearing items may be obtained no later than February 2, 2018 at the County website www.orangecountVnc.gov at the County Commissioners Agendas link (http: / /www.oran.gecountync.gov /departments /board of county commissioners /agendas.php #). Information will also be available from the Orange County Planning Department (contact information below) no later than January 26, 2018. Questions regarding the proposals may be directed to the Orange County Planning Department located on the second floor of the County Office Building at 131 West Margaret Lane, Suite 201, Hillsborough, North Carolina. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may also call (919) 245 -2575 or 245 -2585 and you will be directed to a staff member who will answer your questions or you may e- mail questions to plan ningdept (a-orangecountync.gov. PUBLISH: The Herald Sun News of Orange January 24, 2018 January 24, 2018 January 31, 2018 January 31, 2018