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8666_SITE PLAN - 369 MAIN ST..pdf?;~CnCo - 5\ \( V~Q(\- 3 ~q iv\(J\ () St-' Agawam Planning Board November 17,2011 Page I MEMBERS PRESENT: Travis P. Ward, Chairman Violet E. Baldwin David A. Chase Mark R. Paleologopoulos MEMBERS ABSENT: Michael J. Morassi ALSO PRESENT: Deborah S. Dachos Pamela R. Kerr AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD November 17,2011 Mr. Ward called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -October 20,2011 Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to approve the minutes of October 20, 2011 as written. VOTE 4-0 2. BOND STATUS -Capua Estates Mr. Capua was in attendance this evenin£. The Performance Agreement for this subdivision will expire on November 30 . The Engineering Department submitted an updated punch list this afternoon. Mr. Capua stated that he contacted the Engineering Department several times this week and was informed that they did not need anything from him. Paving of the subdivision is scheduled for November 29th • He requested an extension this evening to January 12,2012. He stated that some of the items on the most recent punch list were completed today and that he would be requesting a bond release. Mr. Ward explained to him that the Board cannot release his bond until all work has been completed and approved. He expressed his dissatisfaction for receiving the punch list this evening and not sooner. Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to extend the Performance Agreement for Capua Estates to January 19, 2012. VOTE 4-0 3. FORM A -Main Street -Mushy's Golf Center LLC " Agawam Planning Board November 17,2011 Page 2 Brian Huntley of Tighe & Bond was in attendance as well as Ben Axelman of Citizens Energy and John Tourtelotte of Rivermoor. Mr. Huntley explained that there are three parcels in the lease agreement at the Mushy's site for a proposed solar facility. This ANR plan shows the entire solar project will now sit on one parcel. He stated that the restaurant is on a separate lot and that is not changing. Mr. Ward asked how much parking that is used for the restaurant will be eliminated. The owner of the property was in attendance and stated that the restaurant is approximately 1,000 SF and he has twenty parking spaces and none will be lost with this project. Ms. Dachos stated that the parking for the restaurant should be shown on the site plan. Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Mr. Paleologopoulos to approve the ANR plan for Mushy's Golf Center LLC on Main Street under "Subdivision Control Law Not Required". VOTE 4-0 4. SITE PLAN -Main Street -Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam LLC Brian Huntley of Tighe and Bond began the presentation by stating that the site is a capped landfill and currently a driving range and that they submitted a post closure use application to DEP for the construction of a 1.5 to 2 megawatt solar facility. Per the Fire Department they have "bumped out" an area with access for turnaround on the gravel maintenance road. He stated that in terms of maintenance, the site will be mowed four times per year or more if needed to keep the grass no longer than 8" and the clippings will be bagged. He stated that they have removed all panels from the restaurant site and have maintained the required setbacks and sideyards. He went on to say that the entire site will have a 9' chain link security fence with slats which will provide a visual barrier and there will also be a raised planted berm (shrubs). He also stated that per the Town Engineer the construction access road will be gravel on top of existing grade and no excavation into the ground. There is an existing Town of Agawam drainage easement on the site that they have stayed off of and there is also a MassDOT easement with a 30" line which they will straddle with the layout and panels will be above it. He stated that there is no easement on record and they are not proposing any changes to the manholes. Mr. Axelman then addressed the Board and stated that this is a similar situation to the facility on Shoemaker Lane and will be connected to the WMECO grid, however, this power will be sold to HP Hood which should provide them with an approximate $50,000 savings in energy costs. He went on to say that there will be 7,000 panels. Mr. Ward asked what type of impacts they anticipate. Mr. Huntley explained that this site is a soil capped landfill (approximately 2'); wear and tear on the site will primarily be on the access road; a small amount of gravel will be placed under each pad; and the ballasts will sit on-grade piers. He went on to say that an interconnection agreement with WMECO will be needed. Mr. Tourtelotte stated that this proposal is the same type of construction that they have used on brownfield sites in eastern Massachusetts. At this time Mr. Chase removed himself from the discussion. Agawam Planning Board November 17,2011 Page 3 Ms. Baldwin asked what the setback for the secondary interconnection is. Mr. Axelman stated 200'. Mr. Paleologopoulos asked if there were any security concerns with the site (i.e. active vents for gas). Mr. Axelman stated that there will be a 9' fence with slats and a 3' berm in the front of the site and the remainder of the site will have a 6' chain link fence with no slats and that Police and Fire will have a key to the gate. He then stated that the owner of the parcel has a direct line of sight from the restaurant as well. Mr. Paleologopoulos then asked about snow removal. Mr. Axelman stated that there is generally no a need for snow removal; the site will be monitored and operated remotely and they do not intend to plow it. Mr. Paleologopoulos then asked about Fire access. Ms. Dachos stated that Fire access is needed for possibly brush fires. Mr. Tourtelotte stated it would also be needed for ambulance access during construction. Mr. Ward requested that the information on the parking at the restaurant be submitted to the Board or shown on the plan. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Paleologopoulos to approve the Site Plan for Rivermooor-Citizens Agawam LLC on Main Street with the following conditions: information on the number of parking spaces at the Main Street GriU restaurant and documentation that there is adequate parking is to be provided to the Planning Board; a sample of the proposed slats to be used in the 9' security fence is to be submitted to the Board; and all professional staff comments are to be addressed. VOTE 3-0-1 (Chase abstained) 5. BOND RELEASE -Dova Subdivision Mr. Aimua has requested a release of bond on the Dova subdivision. The current amount being held is $3500. The Engineering Department submitted a memo stating that they are waiting for an as-built plan before they can recommend release. Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Chase to deny the request for release of bond on the Dova subdivision based on the Engineering Department comments. VOTE 4-0 6. DISCUSSION -Zoning Revisions -J. Messick, Ch., Zoning Review Committee Town Council member and chairperson of the Council's Zoning Review Committee Jill Messick was in attendance this evening to discuss the Board's proposed zoning revisions. Ms. Dachos explained that after Jessica Allan 's presentation to the Council on her findings of her zoning review, the Council referred the matter to the Zoning Review Committee. She also stated that there is a possibility of technical assistance funding for the PVPC to v.rite some of the recommendations. Ms. Messick suggested that the Board submit proposed zoning amendments in increments starting with the level of ease. It was agreed that the first (Round 1) should be: definition of family; reference to building • Agawam Planning Board November 17, 2011 Page 4 materials (Ms. Dachos stated that Jessica Allan can provide samples of both); definitions; and dimensional standards. Ms. Dachos stated that she would ask Ms. Allan to update the definitions that were prepared previously. Mr. Chase stated that during the interviews, he found there was a need for parking regulations and standards. Ms. Dachos agreed and stated that if the parking regulations were included in the Zoning Bylaws they would then be enforceable by the Building Inspector. 7. DISCUSSION & VOTE -PVPC Valley Vision Update The members received copies of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission's Valley Vision Update. The PVPC is asking for endorsement of a Memorandum of Agreement by the Mayor. Motion was made by Mr. Paleologopoulos and seconded by Mr. Chase to recommend that the Mayor endorse the Memorandum of Agreement with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission regarding the Valley Vision Update. VOTE 4-0 8. PVPC -Vote for Commissioner and Alternate Motion was made by Ms. Baldwin and seconded by Mr. Paleologopoulos to appoint Mr. Chase as Agawam's Alternate Commissioner to the PVPC. VOTE 4-0 Motion was made by Mr. Chase and seconded by Ms. Baldwin to appoint Mr. Paleologopoulos as Agawam's Commissioner to the PVPC. VOTE 4-0 The meeting adjourned at 8:30 PM. r · Deborah Dachos From: Sent: To: Mayor Richard Cohen Wednesday, November 06, 2013 11 :38 AM Deborah Dachos Subject: FW: HP Hood Letter of Recommendation request Attachments: 2013 US Dairy Sustainability Awards application. pdf Let's discuss and do a letter for them Thanks for everything From: Barow, Sarah [mailto:Sarah.Barow@hphood.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2013 10:09 AM To: Mayor Richard Cohen Subject: HP Hood Letter of Recommendation request Dear Mayor Cohen- Page 1 of 1 I'm writing on behalf of HP Hood. We are in the process of applying for a 2013 US Dairy Sustainability Award (given by the Innovation Center for US Dairy), which awards a dairy company or facility with this honor for environmental leadership in the dairy industry. Hood is applying for this award based on the Hood Solar Field project in Agawam. As part of the application process, we are required to submit a letter of recommendation to validate Hood's leadership and/or achievements in sustainability (please see page 6 of the attached for additional information). Mike Suever suggested that I contact you about this opportunity. If you are willing to provide a letter of recommendation for Hood regarding the Solar Field project, I would be looking for the completed letter by mail or e-mail byFriday.11/15. Please let me know of any questions, and we greatly appreciate your consideration. Best, Sarah Sarah Barow Public Relations Manager HP Hood LLC Six Kimball Lane I Lynnfield, MA I 01940 Ph: 617-887-8455 Fx: 617-887-8504 1116/2013 U,S. Dairy Sustalnability Awards innovation center for U.S. Dairy. • Use this form to nominate a dairy company or facility for the Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability Award. • Please refer to the appropriate fonn if you are applying for a different category. • Nominations must be received by Friday, November 15, 2013 at 11 :59 CST. The third annual U.S. Dairy SustainabiJity Awards will be presented in April 2014 by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy·. The awards recognize bovine dairy fanns, businesses and collaborative partnerships for practices that deliver outstanding economic, environmental andlor social benefrt- all helping to advance sustainability of the dairy industry. Overall Award Categories Nominees may apply for anyone of the follOwing awards: • Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainabllity Award • Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability Award • Outstanding Achievement in Energy Efficiency Award • Outstanding Achievement in Renewable Energy Award Nomination Eligibility & Process • Full nomination forms will be accepted until November 15, 2013, at 11 :59 CST. • Nominees must: a Be an active U.S. bovine dairy operation. a Be open to an assessment for validation of the submitted infonnalion, as needed. a Be willing to share infonnation with the industry, media andlor public about the submission. • Nominations may be submitted by any individual, group or organization involved with or part of the U.S. dairy'industry and may be submitted on beha~ of themselves or others. • The nominated program, project or practices must have been implemented in the U.S. • There is no fee to enter this nomination. Selection Criteria Applications will be evaluated in three areas: results; learning, innovation, and improvements; and potential for adoption by other dairy farms or businesses. Details are included in each section of the form beginning on Page 4. "Milk derived from dairy cows 10f8 Judging Process Evaluations will take into consideration differences in size, region and scope of projects as needed. An objective judging panel will make the final assessment and selection. The judging panel will include experts from academic institutions, the USDA, dairy science organizations, the Intemational Dairy Foods Association, the National Milk Producers Federation, national dairy publications, environmental leaders and dairy industry leaders. Award Winners Winners will be notified by April 1, 2014. Winners will receive: • An official commemorative plaque. • Recognition via public relations and other promotional activities, including at an awards ceremony during a meeting of the Innovation Center's Sustainability Council, the industrywide leadership team. This event is expected to be held in April 2014. • Use of the U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award logo for marketing purposes for up to one year. • Case studies about their stories featured on USDairy.com/Sustainability. Honorable mentions also may be identified at the discretion of the judging panel. Submission Process • Nominations will be accepted via mail or etectronically and must be received by Friday, November 15, 2013, at 11:59 CST. • Photos, slides, videos or news articles will not be evaluated. Although these materials are great examples of storytelling, only the written application and supporting letters will be reviewed. • Application and accompanying information will not be returned. • The Innovation Center reselVes the right to publish all or part of the information provided in the nomination form. • Email a scanned version or portable Document Format (PDF) to: . InnovationCenter@USDailV.com OR send by mail to: Questions? Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Attention: U.S. Dairy Sustainability Awards 10255 W. Higgins Road, Suite 900 Rosemont,IL 60018 • Go to USDailV.comlSustainabilitY/Awards; email InnovationCenter@USDailV.com; or call Laura Mandell at 847-627--3235. Nominations must be received bv November 15. 2013. 2018 . The U.S. Dairy Sustainability Commitment is an industrywide effort to benchmark and increase the economic, environmental and social sustain ability of the dairy industry. It was launched in 2008 through the leadership of the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairl'. The Sustainability Commitment has the support and participation of more than 800 Industry professionals and experts from academic, private industry, governmental and nongovernmental organizations working together to provide nutritious dairy products in a way that makes our industry, the Earth and its people economically, environmentally and socially better -now and for future generations. U.S. Dairy Sustainability Vision: To be a leader in sustainability, ensuring the health and well-being of our planet, communities, consumers and the industry. For more information about the U.S. Dairy Sustain ability Commitment, go to USDairy.com/Sustainability. 30f8 • Use this form to nominate a company or a facility for the Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability Award. • Please refer to the appropriate form if you are applying for a different award category. • Nominations must be received by Friday. November 15. 2013. at 11 :59 CST. 1. Name of dairy processing/manufacturing operation or cooperative: Please specify if the nomination is for a single facility orfor a corporatewide initiative 2. Please provide a brief description of the organization. Limit 200 words. Include, for example: Primary brands/products produced or sold Number of employees at the nominee facility or company, whichever is being nominated History of operation Judging Criteria (0 points) -Judges will not be evaluating 1 and 2 3. Please provide a brief summary describing why national recognition is deserved in the Outstanding Dairy Processing & Manufacturing Sustainability Award category. Limit 200 words. Please include the following: Brief description of key programs, projects and/or practices Describe what is important, new or innovative Summarize goals and results. What did you strive to achieve and how was it successful? Judging Criteria (4 paints) -Judges will be evaluating if the summary is clear and concise. If nominating a single facility, how has its success influenced change in other areas of the company? 1. Need: Limit 50 words. What problem or opportunity were you addressing? Were there extemal factors that encouraged or pressured you to act? Judging Criteria (4 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the need is clear and relevant. 2. Goals: Limit 50 words. How did the effort support overall business objectives? What were the specific goals -environmental, economic and social, as applicable? If nominating a single facility, how do these goals frt into the goals of the overall organization? Judging Criteria (4 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the goal addresses the need and if if addresses multiple aspecJs of sustainabifify (environmental, economic, social). 3. Approach: Limit 200 words. Describe the approach you took. Judging Criteria (4 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the approach matches the need and is unique ancVor compelling. 4018 ,.. 4. Resources: Limit 100 words. Describe the involvement and use of resources, including money, people, collaborators, and science or research. Judging Criteria (4 points) -Judges will be evaluating the effective use of multiple resouroes to address the need. 1. Conservation/Environmental Stewardship: Limit 500 words. How was success of the initiative monitored, measured and evaluated? Were efficiencies gained (e.g., the ability to do more with less)? How did you quantify the environmental benefits? Were there additional intended or unanticipated benefrts in other areas? How did you communicate the results? Judging Criteria (16 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the activities were effectively measured and monitored, if the effort was evaluated to ensure success, if the amount of environmental benefits was achieved, if long-term benefits are foreseen and if the results were effectively communicated to others. 2. Economic: Limit 500 words. How was success of the initiative monitored, measured and evaluated? Were any economic efficiency gained? Was there a financial payback? How did you measure it? Was there an economic benefrt to the community? Judging Criteria (16 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the activities were effectively measured in dollars or equivalencies, if the effort was evaluated to ensure success, if the amount of economic benefits was achieved, if long-term benefils are foreseen and if the results were effectively communicated to others. 3. Social: Limit 500 words. Did the effort have a positive impact on your community, or create a positive perception of your dairy within the local community? If so, how did that positive aspect come about or get communicated? Did the effort affect working conditions or animal health? Judging Criteria (16 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the activities were effectively measured either through stories or hard numbers, if the effort was evaluated to ensure success, if SUbstantial social benefits were achieved, if long-term benefits are foreseen and if the results . were effectively communicated to others. 50fS 1. Lessons learned: LimH 200 words. What key lessons were learned? How were they idantified, recorded and shared with other dairy businesses? Did you leverage or build upon an existing practice to create a superior outcome or innovation? If nominating a single facility, did the success drive change in other areas of the organization? Judging Criteria (12 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the effort advanced the sustainabililyof the dairy industry, if the nominee /earned from the effort and if the effort built on existing practices for a better outcome. 2. Replication: Umit 200 words. Explain the benefit and relevance of your work to the dairy industry, other dairy businesses, your local community and/or other stakeholders. How wero rasults shared with others for raplication? What are future plans to maintain, improve or build on these efforts? How can the project, program or practice be adopted by others? Could others follow your lead? If nominating a single facility, did the success influence change at other facilities within the organization? Judging Criteria (12 points) -Judges will be evaluating if the effort was innovative and relevant to other operations and if it can be easily duplicated. , Please submH one or two letters of racommendation. letters should help validate the nominee's leadership and achievements in sustainability. My letters of recommendation beyond two will not be evaluated . Judging Criteria (8 poinls) -Judges will be evaluating if the letters of recommendation support the sustainabHity claims of the nominee. Please provide the name, address, phone number and email address of two references that we can oontact in regard to sustainability in your operation. These can include oonsultants, vendors or suppliers, for example. Judging Criteria (0 poinls) -Judges will not be evaluating on this information. The referances will only be conlacled to confirm and corroborate the information on the nomination form. Reference 1: Reference 2: Name: Name: Street: Street: City: City: State: State: ZIP code: ZIP code: Phone iF: Phone iF: Email address: Email address: Judging Criteria (0 point) --Judges will not be evaluating this information. Nominator Contact Information Company: ConmctName: ________________________________________________________ _ Last Address: street Address City Phone: Nominee Contact Information Email Address: First If same as Nominator, check here and skip. 0 Company: M.I. Suite/Unit # State ZIP Code Website: Conm~Name: ________________________________________ ~ ______________ __ Address: Phone: Last Street Address City Email Address: First M.I. Suite/Unit # State Website: Nominations must be received by Friday, November 15,2013, at 11:59 CST, THANK YOU I Please Ie! us know how you heard about the U.S. Dairy Sustain ability Awards. (Check all that apply.) o Infonma!ion an USDairy.com o Innovation Center Webinar 0 Referred by colleague/friend o Read about in a publication o Email from Innovation Center 0 Other: ___________ _ 7 of8 ZIP Code The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy extends its appreciation for support of the U.S. Dairy Sustainabi/ity Awards program to: Gold Sponsors ~~DeLaval nA , I ANAEROBIC DIGESTERS Center for Odv.ru:ed Enel1lY Studle! Elaneo rator· (ij WWF Silver Sponsors ORG:I\I'\'IC SOlUnON MANAG EMENT 'l\o)'''¥-1,t l,-!rWj~, ••• ~ I U'l"" 80f8 ~etisM syng'enta • Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 May 7, 2012 Brian Morrissey Citizens Energy Corp. 88 Black Falcon Avenue Center Lobby, Suite 342 Boston, MA 02210 Dear Mr. Morrissey: Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 At its duly called meeting held on May 3, 2012, the Agawam Planning Board voted to approve the plan entitled "Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC, HP Hood Solar Development Project, Agawam, Massachusetts", prepared by Tighe & Bond and dated November 2011, Revised 3-06-12. ""' If you have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 8738. Sincerely, Travis P. Ward, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD TPW:prk Cc: Building Inspector Eng. Dept. Town Clerk File coo -NO :s: :.--c I '" • • MEMO TO: Engineering Department FROM: Planning Board SUBJECT: Revised Plans -Solar Facilities (Shoemaker Lane and Main Street) Revised Plan -Diana's Bakery -Bowles Road DATE: April II, 2012 Please review and comment on the attached revised plans for the two solar facilities and for Diana's Bakery prior to the Board's May 3n1 meeting. Thank you. DSD:prk 27-0206-3-05 February 28, 2012 • Deborah Dachos, Director Office of Planning & Community Development 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Re: Grasso Landfill -Solar PV Array, Agawam, MA Site Plan Approval Condition Dear Deborah: On behalf of Rivermoor -Citizen's Agawam, llC, Tighe & Bond is pleased to submit the attached parking sketch as required in the November 18, 2011 approval letter. The gross floor area of the restaurant building is 1,290 square feet based on survey information. Conservatively assuming that all of this area is devoted to patron use, the zoning requirement of one stall per 50 square feet would require 26 stalls. The zoning bylaws also require one parking stall per two employees, which based on information provided by the owner, would add two more parking stalls required. The total requiredment would then be 28 stalls for the restaurant use. The site layout attached utilized 9' by 18' stalls with a 24' wide aisle as required in the zoning bylaws. Without utilizing the area between the restaurant and Main Street, the site will comfortably support 34 parking stalls, which exceeds the requirement and therefore should confirm to the Planning Board that there is adequate parking. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. I can be reached at (413) 875-1301 or bshuntley@tighebond.com to discuss. Very truly yours, , INC. Copy: Brian Morrissey, Citizens Energy Ben Axelman, Citizens Energy Enclosure J:\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2_Agawam_landfill\SPR Documents\Par1<ing Sketch 2-2012.Doc HECEfVfD FEB 2 9 2012 Itll-ll" 53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085 • MAIN STREET • BUILDING AREA 1,290 S.F. -• REQUIRED PARKING 26 PATRONS 2 EMPLOYEES 28 TOTAL • PARKING SHOWN 34 \ SKC-01 SHEET 1 OF 1 CONCEPTUAL PARKING LAYOUT NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION RIVERMOOR -CITIZENS AGAWAM, LLC HOOD SOLAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECT . 369 MAIN STREET AGAWAM,MASSACHUSETTS Tighe&BoncI Consulting Engineers www.tighebond.com SCALE: 1"=50' DATE: FEBRUARY 2012 • Memorandum To: Planning Board CC: Chief Robert Campbell From: Sergeant Richard Niles Subject: Site Plan -Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam LLC -369 Main Street Date: November 16,2011 Based on the information provided, it would appear this project would have little negative impact on pedestrian, bicycle, and/or motor vehicle traffic safety. Respectfully Submitted 14 ·{-\·~ Sergeant Richard Niles Safety Officer Agawam Police Department ORIGINAL • • Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts ()1001-1837 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 November 18,2011 John Tourtelotte Rivermoor-Citizens Route 57, LLC 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 342 Boston, MA 02210 Dear Mr. Tourtelotte: At its duly called meeting held on November 17, 2011, the Agawam Planning Board voted to approve the Site Plan entitled "Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC, HP Hood Solar Development Project, 369 Main Street, Agawam, Massachusetts", prepared by Tighe & Bond and dated 11111111 , revised 11/17/11 , with the following conditions: ... .... ::s • :2 information on the number of parking spaces at the Main Street Grill ~ restaurant and documentation that there is adequate parking is to be provide4X; to the Planning Board; • a sample of the proposed slats to be used in the 9' security fence is to be submitted to the Planning Board; and • all professional staff comments shall be addressed. If you have any questions, please contact this office at 786-0400, extension 283. Sincerely, 7~P~~ i)Sl) Travis P. Ward, Chairman AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD Cc: Tighe & Bond Mushy's Golf Center LLC Eng. Dept. Building Inspector Town Clerk File --.. N o 11/17/2011 1855 FAX To: CC: From: Date: Planning File Engineering Division November 17, 2011 • TOWN OF AGAWAM Department of Public Works 1000 Suffield Street • Agawam, MA 01001 Tel (413) 821 0600 • Fax (413) 821 0631 Christopher J. Golba • Superintendent MEMORANDUM Subject: Site Plan -HP Hood Solar Development Project -369 Main Street Ii!J 002/003 Per your request, we have reviewed the site plan entitled, "Rivermoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC -HP Hood Solar Development Project -369 Main Street, Agawam, MA; Prepared for: Rivemoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC, 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 342, Boston, MA; Prepared by: Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085; Scale: I" = 50'; Dated: 11/11; Revised: 11/9/11," and we have no comment at this time. I. Engineering is concerned about maintaining proper traffic flow :llld parking for the Main Street Grille. Truck deliveries may be difficult due to the proximity of the proposed fence and utility pole to the north of the restaurant. Please show the proposed traffic flow and parking spaces. 2. Engineering spoke with Brian Hunter of Tighe & Bond regarding the access road. They are proposing to fill this area and have a maximum side slope of 3: I. This may impact the extents of the solar panels. 3. Engineering has been doing extensive research regarding the drainage systems in this area. There appears to be drainage owned by State, Town and private owners that all connect near the southeast corner of the Grimaldi property (see attached). It is unclear which entity owns and is responsible for maintaining various portions of this drainage system (particularly the portion extending to the final outfall). The proposed plan should not conflict with this system, in fact, the access road would be helpful if any future maintenance is required. However, morc research is needed to determine if additional Town/State or private drainage easements are necessary. Engineering reserves the right to make additional comments as new information is submitted. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this division. Sincerely, ~e.' e:ao. VI adimir Caceres ~~ Michelle C. 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IS !!hd ~ QdUi 800/800~ • , ' 27-0206-3-02 November 17, 2011 Agawam Planning Board Attn: Deborah Dachos • Director of the Office of Planning & Community Development Town Hall 36 Main Street Agawam, MA 01001 Re: Site Plan Review Application -Response to Comments -Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC HP Hood Solar Development Project Dear Deborah: On behalf of Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC, we are responding to comments submitted regarding the Site Plan Review application submitted to the Agawam Planning Board for a proposed solar photovoltaic project at 369 Main Street. On November 15, 2011, you provided comments/requests for additional information in a letter sent via email, a copy of which is attached for reference to this letter. The review comments and questions are shown below in bold/italics, followed by responses. Debora Dachos, Director, Office of Plannina &. Community Development, Town of Agawam -November 15, 2011 Letter 1) Provision for Traffic Flow -Proposed access to the site is located off of Main Street on the north side of the existing restaurant. There will be a double swing gate 16' wide at the entry point which is located a little over 100' from Main Street. The gate shall consist of chain link. Screening of the facility through the gate should be provided if possible. Response: Enclosed herein is a revised site plan that indicates the gate will contain green vinyl slats to provide additional screening of the site. 2) Parking -The site as laid out appears to impact the parking for the restaurant. Agawam's parking guidelines recommends one parking space for each fifty (50) square feet of floor area devoted to patron use excluding restrooms and one (1) space for each two (2) employees. A plan showing how these guidelines are being met must be provided for the restaurant. Response: Revised Site Plans submitted on November 10, 2011 eliminated the solar panels from the restaurant property. As such, no change in the restaurant property, including the number of parking spaces will occur. 3) Landscaping/Screening and Buffers -The following landscape note must be placed on the plan: "All plantings must be maintained and that portion of the public way abutting the parcel and including the treebelt shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition by the owner of the parcel." No landscape plan has been provided. A 9' high vinyl coated chain link fence with privacy slats is proposed around the most visible portions of the site. What is the color of the fence and inserts? To break up the long expanse of 1911-10" 53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085 • TeI413.562.1600 • Fax 413.562.5317 , , , • • fencing in the visible locations, a landscaping plan should be submitted. A variety of screening materials could be utilized. The plan must show location, size and species. Response: The above referenced notation has been added to the revised site plan. The revised site plan also indicates the proposed fence and vinyl slats will be green. Landscaping has been added to the site plan including location, size, and type of species of proposed plantings. Rivermoor is proposing to use two different deciduous shrubs in alternating groups of seven as a visual buffer. Forsythia Suspensa -Weeping Forsythia and Comus Alba -Variegated Red Twig Dogwood are proposed to be installed on a constructed berm in front of the proposed fence to provide a varied screening. This plan depicts 4-6' tall plants planted at 6 foot spacing along the front of the fence to break up the visual massing of the fence. 4) Sign Location -Is there to be a Rivermoor/Citizen's sign? If so, where is it located and what will it look like? Response: Sheet 3 (Proposed Site Plan) indicates a sign located on the double swing gate that provides access to the site. Sheet 5 (Miscellaneous Details) specifies that the sign will be a 2'xl' PVC that will indicate the Site Owner and 24-hour emergency contact information. The operator of the site at the time of construction and contact information will also be provided on the sign. 5) Exterior Lighting -The proposal indicates that there will not be exterior lighting. Is there any type of equipment building proposed for this use? If so, where is it located and will there be exterior lighting? Is the golf shack to be maintained? Are there utilities to this structure? If so, these should be shown. Response: There is no new equipment building proposed for the site. The golf shack is currently proposed to remain and is serviced by electricity and water. Exact locations of the underground water and electrical services to this building are not known but will not be impacted by the site solar development. The golf shack and any maintenance employees for the solar site will have access to the restroom facilities attached to the restaurant. 6) Rendering or Elevation -There is a 750 s.f. concrete pad shown and labeled "alternative location of inverters, transformer, and utility disconnects"; what does this look like? Response: The concrete pad will be a pad at or slightly above (approximately one foot) existing grade. The size and location will be based on the final equipment selection that will occu r during final design following permitting. This pad will hold the transformers, inverters and switchgear necessary for interconnection of the solar array to the grid. It is antiCipated that based on the location it will be screened from view by the fencing and plantings as outlined above and on the revised site plan. 7) Other Comments -The Building Inspector has requested that an ANR plan be submitted showing the solar installation on a separate parcel from the restaurant. The lines of the ANR plan do not seem consistent with the site plan. The proposed ANR does not provide a frontage dimension for the restaurant. Tighe&Bond -2- . ,. , • • Response: The ANR plan was used as the basis for the property lines in the site plan. It is not clear where the apparent discrepancy in the property lines is between the site plan and the ANR plan. For clarification, the property setbacks have been removed from the revised existing conditions plan. The restaurant property will not be modified or changed as part of the ANR and therefore the dimensions were not included on the ANR plan. 8) Other Comments -Is there a proposed clearing plan? Response: The clearing limit is shown on the east and southern sides of the site plan. The proposed clearing along the west side has been left off the site plan so a detailed cutting and restoration plan will be ~d prior to construction for review by the Conservation Commission. We request that the Planning Board approve the project with the condition that the clearing plan be provided to the board prior to construction. In a follow up discussion with Fire Chief/Sirois on November 17, 2011, the concerns he raised were with respect to the turnaround area on the access road at the north end of the site and vegetation management to avoid a potential brush fire hazard. Accordingly, we have revised the site plan to allow for a larger turn around area north of the final array for the Fire Department's brush truck and we are proposing to mow the site a minimum of four times per year and not allow the grass to grow beyond 8" tall. Further, clippings will be bagged and removed from the site. We trust that the additional details provided in this letter will satisfy the comments submitted on the Site Plan Review application and help to facilitate the Planning Board's review of the project. If you have any questions, or require additional information, please contact me at (413) 875-1301. Very truly yours, Nt), INC. tley, P.E. Project Engineer Enclosures Copy: John Tourtelotte, Rivermoor Citizens Brian Morrisey, Rivermoor Citizens Ben Axelman, Rivermoor Citizens J :\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2_Agawam_Landfill\SPR Documents\Response To Comments\SPR Response To Comments 1l.15.2011.Doc -3- Tighe&Bond 11/17/2011 16 :55 FAX 4138210831 To: CC: From: Date: Planning File • Engineering Division November 17, 2011 • TOWN OF AGAWAM Department of Public Works 1000 Suffield Street • Agawam, MA 01001 Tel (413) 821 0600 • Fax (413) 821 0631 Christopher J. Golba • SuperiDteDdmt MEMORANDUM III 002/003 -.... Subject: Site Plan -HP Hood Solar Development Project -369 Main Street Per your request, we have reviewed the site plan entitled, "RivennooT -Citizens Agawam, LLC -HP Hood Sol8f Development Project -369 Main Street, Agawam, MA; Prepared for: Rivernoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC, 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 342, Boston, MA; Prepared by: Tighe & Bond Consulting Engineers, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085; Scale: I" = 50'; Dated: II/II; Revised: 11/9/11," and we have no comment at this time. 1. Engineering is concemed about maintaining proper traffic flow and parkiug for the Main Street Grille. Truck deliveries may be difficult due to the proximity of the proposed fence and utility pole to the north of the restaurant. Please show the proposed traffic flow and parking spaces. 2. Engineering spoke with Brian Hunter of Tighe & Bond regarding the access road. They 8fe proposing to fill this area and have a maximum side slope of 3: 1. This may impact the extents of the solar panels. 3. Engineering has been doing extensive research regarding the drainage systems in this area. There appears to be dninage owned by State, Town and private owners that all connect near the southeast corner of the Grimaldi property (see attached). It is unclear which entity owns and is responsible fOT maintaining various portions of this drainage system (particularly the portion extending to the final outfall). The proposed plan should not conflict with this system, in fact, the access road would be helpful if any future mainteIlllJlce is required. However, more research is needed to determine if additional Town/State or private drainage easements are necessary. Engineering reserves the right to make additional comments as new information is submitted. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact this division. Sincerely, ~':'~6' Vladimir caceres ~~ Michelle C. Chase, P .E. Civil Engineer I Town Engineer s;\sp\S62 bp hood &olar de\ltJopmchl ~.369 maln sU'ee(\memo i.doc cr- In 0 (f'\ ~ E ~ I !~~ II ;!a ~ .. <as G~~ h~ ~I~ • II -"f l ~ Ii ~ ~ .. :0 po " -... i '. 11~ I~:~ " . ,,-;\.lC. II ,a-~ I ,." ,0 J ' .·.It .• • • 800/800 III .. . , • • AGAWAM OFFICE OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN REVIEW REVIEWER: D. Dachos DATE: November 15. 2011 DATE RECEIVED: November 14. 2011 DISTRIBUTION DATE: November 14. 2011 PLANNING BOARD MEETING DATE: November 17. 2011 APPLICANT INFORMATION 1. Name of Business: Rivermoor·Citizens Agawam. LLC Address: c/o Ben Axelman. 88 Black Falcon Avenue. Suite 342. Boston. MA 02210 Telephone: 617-951·0407 Fax: 617-542-4487 2. Owner: Property Owner -Mushy's Golf Center LLC Address: 369 Main Street. Agawam. MA 01001 3. Engineer: Brian S. Huntley Address: Tighe & Bond. 53 Southampton Road. Westfield. MA 01085 Telephone: 875-1301 Fax: 562·5317 PLAN REVIEW Scale: 1"=50' Date: November 9. 2011 Title Block (Street Address, Applicant's Name, Address. Scale, Name of Preparer of Plan): O.K. Description of Project: Proposed development of a 1.5 MW solar photovoltaic array on 9.5 acres of a capped landfill. . , Site Plan Review Page 2 • • Description of Site: The majority of the site is the Mushy's Driving Range and is maintained in lawn. A smaller portion of the site is located in and around the restaurant located adjacent to Main Street. The applicant filed a Notice of Intent for this project. An Order of Conditions was issued on November 10, 2011. The site is zoned Industrial A and Business B (see attached Zoning Map). Provision for Traffic Flow: Proposed access to the site is located off of Main Street on the north side of the existing restaurant. There will be a double swing gate 16' wide at the entry point which is located a little over 100' from Main Street. The gate shall consist of chain link. Screening of the facility through the gate should be provided if possible. Parking: The site as laid out appears to impact the parking for the restaurant. Agawam's parking guidelines recommends one parking space for each fifty (50) square feet of floor area devoted to patron use excluding rest rooms and one (1) space for each two (2) employees. A plan showing how these guidelines are being met must be provided for the restaurant. Drainage: See Engineering comments. Public Utilities: See Engineering comments. Landscaping/Screening and Buffers: The following landscape note must be placed on the plan: "All plantings must be maintained and that portion of the public way abutting the parcel and including the treebelt shall be maintained in a safe and attractive condition by the owner of the parcel." No landscape plan has been provided. A 9' high vinyl coated chain link fence with privacy slats is proposed around the most visible portions of the site. What is the color of the fence and inserts? To break up the long expanse of fencing in the visible locations, a landscaping plan should be submitted. A variety of screening materials could be utilized. The plan must show location, size and species. Sign Location: Is there to be a Rivermoor/Citizen's sign? If so, where is it located and what will it look like? Exterior Lighting: The proposal indicates that there will be not exterior lighting. Is there any type of equipment building proposed for this use? If so where is it located and will there be exterior lighting? Is the golf shack to be maintained? Are there utilities to this structure? If so , these should be shown. Rendering or Elevations: There is a 750 sq.ft. concrete pad shown and labeled "alternative location of inverters. transformer and utility disconnects" what does this look like? Site Plan Review Page 3 • Dumpster location: Not applicable. • Other Comments or Concerns: The Building Inspector has requested that an ANR plan be submitted showing the solar installation on a separate parcel from the restaurant. The lines of the ANR plan do not seem consistent with the site plan. The proposed ANR does not provide a frontage dimension for the restaurant. Is there a proposed clearing plan? Print • Parcel 10: K13 2 6 Owner: MUSHY'S GOLF CENTER LLC Parcel Address: 369 MAIN ST • a Interactive Map Oate: 11/15/11 168 Scale: 1"=168' Page 1 of 1 336 Feet I hnp:/lhosting.tighebond.com/agawamiprint.aspx"maptype=5&image=http%3a%2fOIo2fprojects.tighebond.c'.. 11 /15 /2011 Print Parcel 10: K13 2 6 Owner: MUSHY' S GOLF CENTER LLC Parcel Address: 369 MAIN ST • o Interactive Map Date: 11/15/11 168 Scale: 1"=168' Page 1 of 1 336 Feet I http://hosting. tighebond.col11/agawal11/print.aspx?l11aptype=5&image=http%3a%2f%2 fprojects. tighebond.c... 11 /15/20 I 1 • • Town of Agawam 36 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts 01001-1837 Tel. 413-786-0400 Fax 413-786-9927 MEMO TO: Engineering Dept., Police Dept., Fire Dept., ADA Committee FROM: Planning Board :s>s.9 SUBJECT: Site Plan -Rivennoor-Citizens Agawam LLC -369 Main Street DATE: November 14, 2011 Please review and comment on the attached Site Plan for Rivennoor-Citizens Agawam LLC at 369 Main Street prior to the Board's November 17th meeting. Thank you. DSD:prk • • T~NSMITTAL Tlghe&Bond Project No.: R-0206·3-02 Date: November 10, 2011 Re: Revised Plan Sheets for Site Plan Review To: Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 o FOR SIGNATURE o FOR FILE o As REQUESTED ~ FOR REVIEW o PLEASE REPLY No. COPIES DESCRIPTION 10 Revised Sheets 2 and 3 of Previous Site Plan Review Submittal If you have any questions regarding this submittal or if you require additional information, please contact Brian S. Huntley at (413) 875-1301. Very tru Iy you rs, Tighe &. Bond, Inc. Page Czepiga Project Planner On behalf of Brian S. Huntley, P. E. Project Engineer 53 Southampton Road '-0 :z: £2 U'J P -u ~ m C) = ("') J> -< ...... =<": 0 P 0 :z :;:: U'J ..,.. 1J ,,, :> :::0 <:Y < Ul (") co ,.." U'J Westfield, MA 01085-5308 • Tel 413.562.1600 • Fax 413.562.5317 • • AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD FonnD Application for Site Plan Approval Please complete tbe following form and return it and 10 copies of the Site Plan to: , Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 I. Name of Business Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC Address Ben Axelman, 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 342, Boston, MA 02210 Telephone __ 6_17_-_9_5_1_-0_4_0_7 ______ Fax __ 6.:..1.:..7_-.:..54.;..2:.:..-_4.;..4.:..87 _________ _ 2. Name of ApplicantiOwner ___ M..=u.:csh.;..,y'_"s:...G..=.:colc..f-=C..=e:..:.nt::ec..r..=L=.LC=-_____________ _ Address 369 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001 Telephone Fax _______________ _ 3. Name ofEngineer/Architect __ B_ria __ n_S_, _Hc..u:..:.nt:.:..le::.y _________________ _ Address Tighe & Bond, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Telephone 413-875-1301 Fax 413-562-5317 4, Please give a brief description of the proposed project: Please see Site Plan Review application submitted on November 4, 2011 for a brief description of the project. Revised 211107 • TRANSMITTAL Project No.: R-0206-3-02 Date: November 10, 2011 Re: Revised Plan Sheets for Site Plan Review To: Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 • o FOR SIGNATURE 0 FOR FILE o As REQUESTED r2J FOR REVIEW 0 PLEASE REPLY NO. COPIES DESCRIPTION 10 Revised Sheets 2 and 3 of Previous Site Plan Review Submittal If you have any questions regarding this submittal or if you require additional information, please contact Brian S. Huntley at (413) 875-1301. Very truly yours, Tighe 8r. Bond, Inc. Page Czepiga Project Planner On behalf of Brian S. Huntley, P.E. Project Engineer Yl ~'~ l> C) >-~ >- :l: ::: ::> r-> :z 9 Ul "IJ z (TJ = C") <: -i 0 0 :z (f) U CT1 :;u r:-,> < <II C") co ", (f) "~'.~D Vi:, RECFlVEO NOV 14 2011 PLANNiNG BOAKU 53 Southampton Road • Westfield. MA 01085·5308 • Tel 413,562.1600 Fax 413,562,5317 • • AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD FormD Application for Site Plan Approval Please complete the following form and return it and 10 copies of the Site Plan to: , Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 N fB ' Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC I. arne ° usmess, ____________________________ _ A ddress __ B_e_n_A_x_e_lm_an_,_B_B_B_la_c_k_F_a_lc_o_n_A_v_e_n_u_e_, _S_u_it_e_3_4_2_, _B_o_st_o_n_, _M_A_02_2_1_0 _____ _ Telephone, __ 6_1_7-_9_5_1_-0_4_0_7 _______ ,Fax. __ 6_17_-_5_4_2-_4_4_B_7 _________ _ 2. Name of ApplicantiOwner __ M...:.u...:.s_hy'-·..:.s..;Gc.;o:.:..lf_C.:.e.:.n..;t;.:e.:...r.=L"'LC-'-___ -'-__________ _ Address 369 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001 Telephone Fax. _________________ _ 3. Name ofEngineer/Architect __ B_ri_a_n_S_._H_u_n_t_le~y _________________ _ Address Tighe & Bond, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 010B5 Telephone 413-B75-1301 Fax 413-562-5317 4. Please give a brief description ofthe proposed project: Please see Site Plan Review application submitted on November 4, 2011 for a brief description of the project. Revised 2/1107 • TRANSMITTAL Project No.: R-0206-3-02 Date: November 4, 2011 Re: Site Plan Review To: Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 Copy: • D FOR SIGNATURE D FOR FILE D As REQUESTED IZI FOR REVIEW D PLEASE REPLY No. COPIES DESCRIPTION 10 Site Plan Review Application Very truly yours, ~d'I~C' Brian S. Huntley, P.E. 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HOOD · SOLAR · DEVELOPMENT PROJECT TITLE COVER SHEET EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN . PROPOSED SITE PLAN· NOTES & MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS MISCELLANEOUS OETAILS . . . AGAWAM, MASSACHUSETTS SITE 'PLAN . NOVEMBER 2011·. LOCATION MAP SCALE: 1 :25,000 PROPONENT . RIVERMOOR -CITIZENS AGAWAM, LLC 88 BLACK FALCON AVENUE, SUITE 342 BOSTON, MA 02210 LAND OWNER · MUSHY'S GOLF' CENTER, LLC 369 MAIN STREET AGAWAM, MA 01001. . .~~ ~ PlAN APrnv_ . . .. '.' ~~Mj!~ '//)0/ 3, J-Ul d- ~ ENGINEER &Bond. Consulting Engineers ·1(0) . It 11-2011 53 SOUTHAMPTON ROAD WESTFIELD, . MA 01085 . ETE 'SET 5 SHEETS __ .;e ______ ... __ • __ . ;"" '=_ .. __ ._., _4 ___ 4_. __ Z_...,..,p '''''''''''''''''~~''".~ .. ~41Z .. ''.''··'''''_= .... __ ., ... , _.m' ....... ~'"".""..,'(-. ~ ...... -. •...... t ~S _1._2.. ..-; ¥.._*P4UZ_,.tJ ....... ,U ...... §l ............. __ :"""'!",_ ._ ...... 0; ...... :; ........ ' i ;;_1 ; _, .,....,;:, ~,......,.-·'1"""i4Q3\"".,..';,'t ...... 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J Tighe&Bond Consulting Engineers www.tighebol1(i.com Rivermoor- Citizens Agawam, LLC HP Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 1 11/9/11 Revised Ea,ement Un" 1 11i11 Issued for Permits MBIk Date· OeseriptiOIl PROJECT NO: R206 FilE: SOLARAGAWAM IEXISTCOND DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH,BA APPROVED BY: FJH, BSH EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN SCALE: 1"=50' . SHEET 2 11/9/11 .. : .. . ,. ; \ DETEN nON BASIN I . .................. -~ -, /"~ '--_ .... ---~:;l~~~S~~~A~CC£SS ROAD TO EXISTING CELL. PHONE TOYtER. ANY TO SURFACE MUST RESULT IN . GRADE. ANY SOlID WASTE DISPOSEl)., QF IN ACCORDANCE . .,. ____ ..:....--54 __ . ;>\.--':1 _-------~.-- I " / I .... ./ 1 J I I \ \ \ \ SElECTIVE a£ARlNG TO OCCUR TO MINIMIZE SH~IOING..J /--- APPROXIMA TE LOCA nON OF ......-"'1' ~ 8VW NOTED IN FlEW. NOT DEUNEATED. / ~/. I NOTES: . 1. ACCESS ROAD SHAU. BE CONSlRUCTED . AND GRADED TO ENSURE DRAINAGE PATTERNS f\RE NOT IMPACTED ON SITE. 2. SOLAR LAYOUT SHOWN IS SU$JECT TO CHANGE BASED ON ANAL SIZING AND INTERCONNEiCllON. THE DEVELOPMENT· ENVELOPE SHOWN IS THE UAxiMUM BOUNDARY. ANY MODIFICATIONS WOULD REDUCE THE IMPACT. 3. RAISED BERM ALONG THE FRONT Of THE PRIVACY FENCE . TO BE PLANTED WITH THE FOOLOWING PLANTS: FORSYTHIA·· SUSPENSA -WEEPING FORSYl)-IIA (4-6' TALL INSTAlLED) AND CORNUS ALBA -VARIEGATED RED TWIG DOGWOOD (4-6' TALL INSTALlED). PLANTS TO BE SPACED 6' ON CENTER AND TO BE GROUPED :WlTH 7 OF EACH SPECIES AgdMlNT; MN AbTmNATlNG TO 7 (f' TJ:jf OlJ:lfR SPECIES TO PROVIDE VEGETATIVE COVER TO BREAK UP THE . PRIVACY FENCE. 4. ALL PLANTINGS MUST BE MAINTAINED AND THAT PORTION ,. OF THE PUBLIC WAY ABUTTING THE PARca AND INCLUDING THE TREE BaT SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN ,A SAFE AND ATIRACTIVE CONDI1lON BY THE OWNER OF THE PARCEL. ~ .t..~-. r . . , LOCA TlOI\!' OF INVERTERS, TRANSf~t.1ER AND UllUTY D1SCONN~lS / / , " / r / / , r I ) I \ . ,PROPOSED 16' WIDE \GRAVEL ACCESS ,ROAD , .! 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Consulting Engineers www-tighebond.com .1911-2011 HP Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, M.<lssachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 4 106112 RevlSed Panel Layout 3 111711 Revised per Planning Corrwnenb 2 1119/11 Revisod Easement Unes 1 11111 Issued for _ ,..ark Data DescrPDon PROJECT NO: R206 FILE: SOlARAGAWAM IPROPSITE-TSBA· DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH APPROVED BY: FJH.BSH PROPOSE SITE PLAN SCALE: 1''=50' SHEET 3 ~/07/2012 GENERAL NOTES: 1. ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUC110N. IF FIELD CONDI110NS ARE OBSERVED .THAT VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN ON THESE PLANS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRtnNG FOR RESOLUllON OF THE CONFUCl1NG INFORMA nON. . . 2. ALL EXCAVAl10N SHALL COMPLY WITH OSHA'S LATEST STANDARDS. ALL REQUIREMENTS· OF OSHA'S EXCAVAl10N STANDARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CON'tRACTOR INCLUDING,. BUT NOT LIMITED 10, THE PROVISION FOR A COMPETENT PERSON ON SITE . AND ANY REQUIRED . DOCUMENTAll0N THAT MAY REQUIRE CERTIFICAllON BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. . 3. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL UllL111ES FUNC110NING PROPERLY IN THE AREAS UNDER . CONSTRUCll0N PRIOR TO THE llME WHEN FINAL SYSTEM IS PUT INTO USE. ALL PIPES, SWALES AND STRUCTURES WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE LEFT IN A CLEAN AND OPERABLE CONDITION AT THE COMPLEllONOF THE WORK •. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUll0NS TO PREVENT SAND AND SILT FROM DISTURBED AREAS FROM ENTERING THI' <::y<::TI"t.!. C'.oNTRACTOR i~ RS;:~PON';:lgu;: F'OR . DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO ANY EXISTING UTILITIES AND IT IS HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE REPAIRS THAT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS· OF THE CITY OR RESPECllVE UllL1TY COMPANY. 4. ALL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE LOAMED. AND SEEDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 5. THE EXlSllNG SITE PLAN IS BASED ON A PLANllTLEO "TOPOGRAPHIC PLAN OF LAND IN · AGAWAM, MA, PREPARED FOR llGHE de BOND, INC." BY NORTHEAST SURVEY CONSULTANTS, DATED 10-04-11. FIELD SURVEY BY EDM TOTAL STAl1ON. 6. THE HORIZONTAL DATUM IS NAD83, THE VERllCAL DATUM IS NAVDB8, BOTH WERE BASED ON A S1N<;LE FREQUENCY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (CPS) SURvt:Y USING MTS SPRINGFIELD AS CONTROL . 7. BOUNDARY LINES SHOWN ARE TAKEN FROM PLAN BOOK 3 ... 9 PAGE ... IN THE HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF OEEDS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 8. WETLAND FLAGS WERE LOCATED VIA GPS IN THE FIELD. 9. CONSTRUCll0N ACllV111ES WILL OCCUR ON A CLOSED AND CAPPED LANDFILL AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE PERMIT CONDITIONS, REGULAl10NS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE ASSOCIATED \\11TH LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO LOW GROUND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES. 10. ALLCONSTRUC1l0N ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE PEP POST CLOSUREUSIE PERMIT. EROSION CONTROL NOTES; 1. ALL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES SHOWN,SPECIFIED AND REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUC110N OR IMMEDIATELY UPON REQUEST. MAINTAIN ALL SUCH CONTROL MEASURES UNl1L FINAL SURFACE TREATMENTS ARE IN PLACE AND/OR UNTIL PERMANENT VEGETATION IS ESTABUSHED. 2. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK, CLEARLY MARK WORK LIMIT LlNE(S). DO NoT DISTURB VEGETAll0N AND TOPSOIL BEYOND THE PROPOSED LIMIT .LlNE.COORDINATE WITH THE ENGINEER THE LOCATIONS FOR THE TEMPORARY STOCKPILING OF TOPSOIL DURING CONSTRUC1l0N. 3. SIDE SLOPES, SHOULDER AREAS, AND DISTURBED VEGETATED AREAS, TO BEA MAXIMUM GRADE OF 3:1, COMPACTED, STABILIZED, LOAMED AND SEEDED ·AS SHOWN ON PLANS. ALL SIDE SLOPES SHALL BE IMMEDIATELY FINE GRADED AND SlEEDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. .... SILT TRAPPED AT BARRIERS SHALl BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN UPLAND AREAS OUTSIDE BUFFER ZONES. MATERIALS DEPOSITED IN ANY TEMPORARY S1ETI1.ING BASIN SHALL BE REMOVED AT THE COMPLE110N OF THE PROJECT. ALL DISTURBED AREAS TO · BE RESTORED. . 5. ALL SILT-LADEN WATER MUST BE SETTLED OR FILTERED TO REMOvt: SEDIMENTS PRIOR TO RELEASE TO THE WATERWAY IN A SEDIMENTATION OR. FILTER BAG LOCATED DOWNSTREAM OF THE DEWATERED AREAS. .6. DEWATER AS NECESSARY TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AREAS FREE OF WA TER,DISCHARGE WATER FROM DEWATERING TO APPROPRIATE LOCA110N AND WITHOUT SEDIMENTATION. 7. ANY SEDIMENT TRACKED ON PUBUC RIGHT-OF-WAYS·SHALL BE swEPT AWAY AT THE END OF EACH DAY. .a~;::-~I STAKE EVERY 10':1: FLOW WORK ZONE · AREA TO BE PROTECTED 'l---FILTREXX COMPOST SILTSOXX OR APPROVED ·EQUAL 2"x2" WOODEN ST,,""' .... FILTREXX COMPOST 12'-18' (TYP) WORK ZONE NOTEs' SfC1ION 1. ALL IAATERIAL IS TO MEET FlLTREXX SPECIFICATIONS. 2. COMPOST, SOIL. ROCK AND SEED FILL TO MEET . APPLICAll0NS REQUIREMENTS. 3. S1LTSOXX DEPICTED IS FoR MINIMUM SLOPES. GREATER -SLOPES MAY REQUIRED LARGER SOCKS. .... COMPOST MATERIAL TO BE DISPERSED ON SITE. AS DIRECTED •. ~ROSION CONTBOL BARRIER NO SCALE 9 .. . WORK ZONE ~l . .... A~ BUTT BALES TOGETHER ·A..J EXISTING GROUND SILT FENCE. WOOD POSTS O4'-5'± O.C. FINISHED GR!~DE"'\ SILT FENCE SEE DETAIL A .fI.aIi (2) 2"x2"x3'· STAKES AT EACH BALE WORK ZONE semON A-A : T FENCE I ""1..1:. BACKFILL QWI, I (2) 2"x2"x3' STAKES AT EACH BALE ~2·~2·WClOf}-STAKES SPACED-. AT ·4'-5'± T FENCE DETAIL B PETAIL A HAY BALES . I: SILTATION fENCE --rV~AR~IING. Ttu'E .,;L.-r-F'VC· CONDUIT · r--:-r-~::-;---:=t--rl-...., WlJH PULL CORD · · '. · :. CONTROL W1RI~IG.J CONCREn: ENCASEMENT · 3" MIN ON ALL SIDES . ELECTRICAL CONDUit DETAIL . NO SCALE .. NO SCALE .. FILTER FABRlC·oJ CONSTRUCTION ENTRY NO SCALE DENSE GRADED CRUSHED STONE ~1?-. PROCESSED GRAVEL BORROW £XISnNG 24' SOIL CAP TYPICAL ACCESS ROAP SECTlQN NO SCALE 3 WOVEN GEOTEXllLE FABRIC . Tighe&Bond . Consulting Engineers www.tighebond.com Rivermoor - Citizens Agawam, LLC HP Hood · Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 1 11/11 1 .. 1Ied lor p~ . Mark Otte Oe&aIpUon PROJECT NO: R206 FILE: SOLARAGAWAM \DETAILS DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH APPROVED BY: FJH. 8SH LEGEND. NOTES & MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS . SCALE: AS NOTED SHEET 4 UJU!tftH . . .' '- • '-~ GATE PLAN 16' -0" OPENING FACE TO FACE . POST TOP 1" OST~ )~ . GATE P / I ( ~ ~> . < ~ ~ l'-(~HAIN UNK FABRIC /GATE LATCH WITH PROVl!':ION I"O~ . X. PADLOCK . , 2·~ BAR (TYP) n : I I : "-WEI n ALL JOINTS I I I I I I I I . I I I r... ~ '--PORTLAND CEMENT ~ CONCRETE (TYP) I I I I I Li I L_.J 111m II II lUI II II IJl JI ~'-[)ROP BAR L2'xl' 'PVC SIGN TO INDICATE SITE OWNER AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMAlION NOJES' 1. FOOTING WIDTH TO. BE (4)X POST WIDTH. 2. GATES MAY BE MANUAu.Y OPERATED. II III U DOUBLE · SWING GATE NO SCAlE /I IrJ J/ n III II " 1m JI II/H/ II " JI II 11/ II HL /I W 1m II • u • CONCRETE BALLAST BLOCK • • y (TYP) • . 6' MAX SLOPE (10%) E-.:t .. .f -EXISTING UNDULATING TOP SOIL . , . (EXAGGERA TEO FOR CLARITY) ADD CRUSHED STONE AT EACH BALLAST LOCATION AS REQUIRED TO FlLL IN UNDULATIONS IN THE . REAR VIEW E-W ExtSlING TOPSOIL TO CREATE A BEARING SURFACE FOR THE BAlLAST BLOCK TO BE INSTAlLED ON II II " II u II • . CONCRETE BALLAST BLOCK (TYP) .f1 -!:VlEW A \._/ ~ EXISTING UNDULATING TOP SOIL (EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY) ~-C:ON(;RE'IE__ I3Aty.~ Ext STING UNDULATlNC, oJ TOP SOIL LANPSCAPE CRUSHED SJONEINSTAI I ATION pi AN NO SCALE . TERMINA~ STRAPS ..... -e ~~i~~;;:;7~llllllw~~~== AT .12" INTE'JI.ViILS--f-... RAIL liE CTYF'·l-' UNE POST (2.5" DIA) 1.66" OD TOP RA1~ (TYP) AWMINUM ALLOY SlEEL TIE limiiWl~R~ES~AT 15" INTE'Jl.VALS (TYP) TERMINAL OR CORNER POST (3" OIA) . BAR. ~ij~ADJUSTABLE I TRUSS ~uU'", . I II. " " II II II U (TYP) W:t('TTr,.. SELVAGE KNUCKLED I " " " " " u " " " " " " " U 1.66" 00 BOnOM RAIL eTYP) II " II· II " II II U BRACE RA1~ AT CORNER AND 11::"MINAL "O;;~TT~) SLOPE TOP OF FOOTING TO DRAIN .(TYP) I, 10'-0" MAX SPACING '-:::F~~: MAX SLOPE (9~ ~ N-S . VIEW A . NOTES; 1. FOOTING WIDTH . TO BE (4)X POST WIDTH. 2 •. INSTALL VINYL COATED ·FENCE ALONG COUWlY ROAD. . CHAIN ' UNKEENCE NO SCALE SOLAR FLEXR,A.CK·, (TYP) . "~_-CRUSHED 'STONE COPLANAR BALLAST BLOCK NOTES; UNDULATING LANDFlLL SURFACE 1. CRUSHED STONE SHALL BE USED TO CREATE:.A PLANE FOR THE BALLAST BLOCKS TO B.E INSTALLED COPLANAR TO .ONE ANOTHER. 2. ADJJST CRUSHED STONE THICKNESS TO ACHIEvE: RACK ALIGNMENT. . LANDsCAPE VIEWOE ISOMETRIC BAIllST EOQJINGPLAN .NO SCALE . . Tighe&Bond . Consulting engineers . www.tighebond.com lGI) 1911.1011 Rivermoor - Citizens. Agawam, LLC . HP Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR ' CONSTRUCTION 1 11/11 Issued for Permits PROJECT NO: R2re FILE: SOlARAGAWAM \DETAILS DRAWl! BY: LPT . CHECKED: BSH APPROIIEO BY: .FJH. BSH . MISCELlANEOUS DETAILS SCALE: AS NOTED SHEET 5 . 11/4/Z011 . "" I , I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ~rJv \ \ '" ~ Hood Solar Development Project Agawam, Massachusetts Site Plan Review Application Prepared For: Rivermoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC Boston, Massachusetts November 2011 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 27-0206-3-02 November 4,2011 Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 Re: HP Hood Solar Development Project, Agawam, MA Dear Mr. Urbanati: Enclosed please find an application for Site Plan Review submitted on behalf of Rivermoor- Citizens Agawam, LLC for a proposed solar photovoltaic project on the former Grasso landfill Site located at 369 Main Street in Agawam. The application has been developed in accordance with the Town of the Agawam's Zoning Ordinance. The following materials are enclosed: • Site Plan Review Application Form • Site Plan Review Narrative • Appendix A: Figures • Appendix B: Permitting Plans • Appendix C: Stormwater Report • Appendix D: One Line Electrical Diagram • Appendix E: Interactive Resources Report • Appendix F: Summary of Lease If you have any questions regarding this submittal or if you require additional information, please contact me at (413) 875-1301. Very truly you rs, ~ONO'::_ B ~ntley, P.E. Project Engineer Enclosures Copy: John Tourtelotte, Rivermoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC Brian Morrissey, Rivermoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC Ben Axelman, Rivermoor -Citizens Agawam, LLC J:\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2j,gawam_landfill\SPR Documents\SPR Subml!taI\Trans_Letter.Docx ''''.U'' 53 Southampton Road • Westfield, MA 01085 • TeI413.562.1600 • Fax 413.562.5317 • I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I AGAWAM PLANNING BOARD FormD Application for Site Plan Approval Please complete the following form and return it and 10 copies of the Site Plan to: Agawam Building Department 1000 Suffield Street Agawam, MA 01001 N fB ' Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC I. ame ° usmess ____________________________ _ Address Ben Axelman, 88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 342, Boston, MA 02210 Telephone __ 6_17_-_9_5_1_-0_4_0_7 ______ Fax~_6_17_-_5_4_2-_4_4_8_7 _________ _ 2. Name of ApplicantiOwner_.:.M:..:u:.:s::..:h'-y'.:.s.:.G::.:o::..:lf:....::C.:.en"'t:.:e.:.r.:.L:.:LC=-_______________ _ Address 369 Main Street, Agawam, MA 01001 Telephone Fax _________________ _ 3. Name ofEngineer/Architect. __ B_r_ia_n_S_._H_u_n_t_le...:.y __________________ _ Address Tighe & Bond, 53 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Telephone 413-875-1301 Fax 413-562-5317 4. Please give a brief description of the proposed project: Please see attached Site Plan Review narrative for a brief description of the project. Revised 2/1/07 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Table of Contents Section 1 Project Description Section 2 Site Plan Requirements 2.1 Topography ................................................................................. 2-1 2.2 Vehicular Traffic Flow & Parking Areas ............................................. 2-1 2.3 Drainage ..................................................................................... 2-1 2.4 Public Utilities .............................................................................. 2-1 2.5 Landscaping ................................................................................ 2-2 2.6 Sign Location ............................................................................... 2-2 2.7 Exterior Ughting ........................................................................... 2-2 2.8 Rendering or Elevations ................................................................. 2-2 2.9 Proposed Screening ..................................................................... 2-2 2.10 Wetland Resources ...................................................................... 2-2 Section 3 Operations and Maintenance Plan 3.1 Equipment Maintenance ................................................................ 3-1 3.2 Site Maintenance .......................................................................... 3-2 3.3 Array Cleaning Procedure .............................................................. 3-2 Appendices • Appendix A: Figures • Appendix B: Permitting Plans • Appendix C: Stonmwater Report • Appendix D: One Une Electrical Diagram • Appendix E: Interactive Resources Report • Appendix F: Summary of Lease J:\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2_Agawam_Landfill\SPR Documents\SPR submittal\Agawam_SPR_appltcation.docx I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TIQhe&Bond Section 1 Proj ect Description The proposed project consists of the development of an approximately 1.5 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) array on 9.5 acres of a capped landfill located at 369 Main Street in Agawam, MA. The development will consist of a ground mounted solar array system to be installed on ballast blocks set on grade (i.e., similar to the system shown below and detailed in the attached Site Plans). Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC (Rivermoor) will install, test, commission, operate and maintain, and ultimately disassemble and decommission the solar system. Components of the system to be installed at the landfill include solar panels, mounting substrates, system foundations, wiring and connections, power inverters, service and metering equipment, and interconnection with the utility. The approximately 21 acre parcel is currently owned by Mushy's Golf Center, LLC (Mushy's). Rivermoor has obtained a long-term lease of the project site from Mushy's to develop the project and obtain necessary permits and approvals. The majority of the parcel is currently cleared and a portion of it is occupied by Mushy's Driving Range and the Main Street Grill restaurant. Please refer to the USGS Locus Map (Figure 1, Appendix A), Orthophotograph (Figure 2, Appendix A) and the Existing Conditions Plan (Appendix B, Sheet 2), which detail the site and current conditions. According the Town's online GIS information the majority of the site is zoned Industrial A, however the street front portion is Business B. Zoning Districts are depicted on the Existing Conditions Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 2. Setbacks are also depicted on the Proposed Site Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 3. A 1978 Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) indicates that nearly the entire site is located within the 100-year flood plain, although the topography shows that just the lower portion to the north of the site is within the floodplain and not the portion of the site where the project is located. The limit of work for the project is shown on Sheet 3 of the Permitting Plans in Appendix B. Within the portion of the site that is located in zoning district Business B; the solar array will be set back from Main Street by approximately 100' feet and 30' from the property line of the parcel that fronts Main Street and abuts the property to the south. The array will be set back 10' from the property line that abuts the project site to the east. Within the remainder of the site (located in the Industrial A zoning district) a setback of 30' from the property line shall be maintained along the east and west boundaries of the site. A setback of approximately 580 feet to the property line shall be maintained along the northern boundary of the site. The site will be accessed by Rivermoor, and will be used for intermittent operations and maintenance visits associated with the proposed project. In total, the project will occupy approximately Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Solar Site Plan Review Application 1-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 1 Project Description 413,820 square feet or 9.5 acres of the site. No work activities will be conducted outside of the limit of work. The limit of work will be clearly marked in the field. Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Solar Site Plan Review Application 1-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 2 Site Plan Requirements The Site Plan Review application has been developed in accordance with the Town of Agawam's Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 180-13, Site Plans. The following sections address each requirement of Section 180-13. 2.1 Topography As noted in the Project Description, the majority of the driving range portion of the site is relatively flat with some short slopes around the exterior of the site and slight gentle rolls throughout this area. The area appears to be well vegetated with a maintained, short grass. To the north (i.e., towards the back of the driving range area), the site drops down to a lower elevation, where a cell phone tower, detention area, and paint ball course are located. There is a concrete swale that drops from the upper driving range area to the lower elevation. Contour changes are anticipated only in the area of the permanent access road. The location of the access road has been chosen to only minimally impact the current flow of stormwater over the site. Topography of the site is depicted on the Existing Conditions Plan (Appendix B, Sheet 2). 2.2 Vehicular Traffic Flow &. Parking Areas The project should represent a decrease in increase in vehicular traffic flow and consequently there will be no new curb cuts or parking accommodations. There is also no traffic signage related to the project. A proposed gravel access road will be located on the west side of the site and will connect the main entrance gate to the existing access road on the north side of the landfill. This is depicted on the Proposed Site Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 3. Site access will be limited to monthly maintenance visits by authorized personnel only. The proposed access road will accommodate the one vehicle required for the maintenance visits. As such, no additional parking is proposed. 2.3 Drainage As the installation method for the proposed project will not significantly alter the overall stormwater fiow patterns on site from existing conditions, a drainage plan has not been prepared as part of this submittal. For additional information on site drainage, please see the Stormwater Report, attached as Appendix C. The Stormwater Report was submitted to the Agawam Conservation Commission earlier this month as part of the Notice of Intent application. 2.4 Public Utilities Public Utilities (sewer, water, gas, and electric) are also shown in the existing and proposed conditions. No changes to sewer, water, or gas infrastructure are being proposed. To accommodate the interconnection of the project to the existing infrastructure, modifications will be made to the electrical infrastructure. The proposed electrical interconnection is shown schematically on the Proposed Conditions Plan (Appendix B, Sheet 3) and a one-line electrical diagram is attached as Appendix D. Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Solar Site Plan Review Application 2-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 2 Site Plan Reguirements 2.5 Landscaping The only change in landscaping consists of minor clearing of vegetation on the Site. The limit of clearing is depicted on the Proposed Site Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 3. 2.6 Sign Location Signage on the site shall be limited to one sign at each entrance identifying the owner, warning of danger, and providing a 24-hour emergency contact and phone number. Each sign shall not exceed two square feet and shall be non-illuminated and comply with the requirements of Agawam Zoning Ordinance, specifically Section 180-90 (Business and industrial districts). The location of these signs is shown on the Proposed Site Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 3. 2.7 Exterior Lighting There is no exterior lighting proposed as part of this project. 2.8 Rendering or Elevations There are no buildings being proposed as part of this project. Project plans are attached in Appendix B. 2.9 Proposed Screening The project site is going to be surrounded by a six foot high chain link fence. The portion of the site visible from Main Street will have a 9' tall privacy fence. The fence is shown on the Proposed Site Plan, Appendix B, Sheet 3. 2.10 Wetland Resources A resource area delineation was completed as part of the HP Hood solar project. Wetland resource areas on the project site are limited to inland Bank. Several Bordering Vegetated Wetland (BVW) areas are located just off-site. Both the Bank and the BVW have an associated 100-foot buffer zone. Based on the limits of the resource areas and buffer zones established by the delineation, the footprint of the array and construction area will not directly impact identified resource areas. The location of these water resource areas are shown on the Existing Conditions and the Proposed Site plan, attached in Appendix B. In compliance with the Wetlands Protection Act (WPA), a Notice of Intent (NOl) application was submitted to the Agawam Conservation Commission (ACC) in October 2011. A public hearing has been scheduled for November 10, 2011. Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Solar Site Plan Review Application 2-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 3 Operations and Maintenance Plan The Operation & Maintenance (O&M) plan for the solar array is explained below. It is not intended that the protocol listed here will replace the current O&M activities for the landfill, rather update the existing procedures to meet the needs of the solar array. Prior to the start of construction, the site will be inspected to document current conditions and areas identified as needing maintenance, if any, will be addressed as appropriate. Following construction and re-establishment of any vegetation impacted during construction, the operation and maintenance of the landfill should not be significantly altered from the current requirements. The site should continue to be inspected on a semi-annual basis for erosion. Any erosion to the landfill surface should be stabilized and repaired immediately upon discovery. Additionally, vegetation management in the vicinity of the panels and at the interface of the ballast/gravel base will require careful, manual maintenance. Rivermoor is responsible for maintaining and servicing the solar electric system post construction. This work will be performed through a combination of Rivermoor personnel, Rivermoor-approved subcontractors, or authorized vendor (manufacturer of components used in the solar PV system) representatives. The area where the Solar Electric System is located and the immediate proximity of the electrical equipment shall be treated as a Secure Facility, accessible only by authorized personnel. Access to these locations should be arranged by contacting the Owner or Operator. Operations at the site will be minimal. The panels are static, and are monitored remotely on a continuous basis over the internet. On a daily basis, the applicant will be responsible for responding to alerts from system's automated alert system regarding potential system malfunction. Additional maintenance at the site will typically consist of the following. 3.1 Equipment Maintenance Rivermoor and/or its authorized sub-contractors will conduct the following tasks to ensure maintenance and proper operation of the solar PV system eqUipment. • Perform a visual inspection of the equipment including subassemblies, wIring harnesses, contacts and major components and record ambient operating temperature. • Check inverter modules for the following: IGBT's and inverter board's for discoloration Power capacitors for signs of damage Record all voltage and current readings via the front display panel Check appearance/cleanliness of the cabinet, ventilation system and insulated surfaces Check for corrosion on terminals and cables Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Solar Site Plan Review Application 3-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 3 Zoning Requirements Torque terminals, connectors and bolts as needed Check all fuses for open or signs of heating (Inverter & Combiner) Check the condition of both the AC & DC Surge Suppressors Check the operation of all safety devices (E-Stop, Door Switches, GFDI) Correct all deficiency detected • Inspect (clean or replace) air filter elements • Complete Maintenance Schedule Card and issue a written inspection report • Install and perform any recommended Engineering Field Modifications, including software upgrades. 3.2 Site Maintenance Rivermoor and/or its authorized subcontractors will perform site maintenance activities as follow, to ensure safety and to maintain site aesthetics. • Mowing the grass between the rows of racks a minimum of twice a year, possibly more if the growth of grass requires it. The height of the grass will be similar to the adjacent cleared area of the site and will be maintained at a level to reduce the risk of grass fires. No herbicides or chemicals will be used to manage vegetation. • Personnel in a pickup-type truck will visit the site monthly to inspect the inverters for proper performance and perform maintenance as needed. The condition of signage and proper functioning of access gates will be inspected as well. • The access road will be inspected twice a year, in Spring and Fall. Repairs to potholes and erosion will be made as necessary. Observed trash and litter will be removed and disposed of off-site. 3.3 Array Cleaning Procedure Rivermoor and/or its authorized subcontractors will clean the PV panels if the system is outputting a noticeably lower wattage AC or there is an accumulation of dirt on the modules. Maintaining module cleanliness is crucial to maximizing system performance. No harmful chemicals shall be used in the cleaning of the modules. 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INTERMEDIATE CONTOURS ---220-_ INDEX CONTOURS PROPERTY LINE EASEMENT LINE PROPERTY SETBACK LINE ----------BUSINESS ZONE CHANGE LINE )( ,( )( ,( ), H EXISTING CHAIN-LINK FENCE LINE )( )f FRQPQ~EQ C;;H,AI.N-b!.NK f E;NC;;E b!NE ----------lOO-FOOT BUfFER ZONE _ .. -.. --laO-YEAR FLOOD PLAIN LINE ---OE ---0[---- WETLAND LIMIT EXISnNG OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE --------------l PROPOSED OVERHEAD ElECTRIC LINE EROSION CONTROL BARRIER r------------~---------------------~, 'I \ I . ; laO' I Tighe&Bond Consulting Engineers www.tighebond.com 1.911-2011 ,.. -zo\/ Rivermoor - Citizens Agawam, LLC H P Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11t11 Issued for Permits Mark Date Oescriplion PROJECT NO: R206 FILE: SOLARAGAWAM IEXISTCOND DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH . BA APPROVED BY: FJH , BSH EXISTING CONDITIONS SITE PLAN SCALE: 1"=501 'SHEET 2 11/4-/11 JJ II u '-- 011 I POST TOP" GATE POST~ --i I II i ~WELD ALL JOINTS I I I I I I I I I I "" ~ '-PORTLAND CEMENT ~ CONCRETE (TYP) I I I I I l.J I L_..J 1/ lUi 1/ 1/ 1111 II 1/ IVI 1/ II 181 lUI Ir /I III I tJ:l GATE PLAN 16'-0" OPENING FACE TO FACE r GATE LATCH WITH c: / PROVISION FOR -PADLOCK IItW11I ,,>< .1'>< TENSION BAR (TYP) )< >< ~DROP BAR L 2'xl' PVC SIGN TO INDICATE SITE OWNER AND 24-HOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION NOTES: 1. FOOTING WIDTH TO _ BE (4)X POST WIDTH. 2. GATES MAY BE MANUALLY OPERATED. 1/ IIY II /I Inl II DOUBLE SWING GATE NO SCALE 1/ III 1/ II IDI /I /I 1111 II 1/ III! 1/ Jill I! Inl I! II 1111 /I IIll /I " .11 /I u " II II CONCRETE BALLAST BLOCK /HI II lUI /I " II (TYP) " u u .- • ........ '-. 6· MAX SLOPE (10%) E-..:J. .f ' .-l EXISTING UNDULATING TOP SOIL . I (EXAGGERATED FOR CLARITY) ADD CRUSHED STONE AT EACH BALLAST LOCATION AS REQUIRED TO FILL IN UNDULATIONS IN THE REAR YIEW E W D:1§l1NG TOJ3§OIL TO (;REA 'IE A [jEA~INe §U~f AEE FOR THE BALLAST BLOCK TO BE INSTALLED ON II /I /I /I " I I I'1J -1+-2v." TYP yGATE POST ~CHAIN LINK FABRIC , 11/ /I 1/ /I /I u .~ _(VIEW A \_-j ~ CRUSHED STONE--.... 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SLOPE TOP OF FOOTING TO DRAIN (TYP) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U TURNBUCKLE (TYP) BOTTOM SELVAGE II KNUCKLED II II I I II II II U II II II II II II II U 1.66" OD BOTTOM RAIL (TYP) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U 10'-0" MAX SPACING ,I ~=J=~5· MAX SLOPE (9%) N-S VIEW A NOTES: 1. FOOTING WIDTH TO BE (4)X POST WIDTH. 2. INSTALL VINYL COATED FENCE ALONG COUNTY ROAD. CHAIN LINK fENCE NO SCALE SOLAR (TYP) >-__ CRUSHED STONE -,.----UNDULATING LANDFILL SURFACE COPLANAR BALLAST BLOCK NOnES: 1. CRUSHED STONE SHALL BE USED TO CREATE A PLANE FOR THE BALLAST BLOCKS TO BE INSTALLED COPLANAR TO ONE ANOTHER. 2. ADJUST CRUSHED STONE THICKNESS TO ACHIEVE RACK ALIGNMENT. LANPSCAPE VIEW Of ISOMETRIC BALLAST fOOTING PLAN NO SCALE Tighe&Bond Consulting Engineers www.tighebond.com YE..j +", '" .: ~~o 1911·2011 Rivermoor - Citizens Agawam, LLC HP Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massachusetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 1 11J11 Issued for Permits Mark Dale Description PROJECT NO: R206 FILE: SOLARAGAWAM IDETAILS DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH APPROVED BY: FJH. BSH MISCELLANEOUS DETAILS SCALE: AS NOTED SHEET 5 11 /4/2011 GENERAL NOTES: 1. ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS SHALL BE FIELD VERIFIED BY THE CONTRACTOR PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. IF FlELD CONDITIONS ARE OBSERVED THAT VARY SIGNIFlCANTLY FROM THOSE SHOWN ON THESE PLANS, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIA TEL Y NOTIFY THE ENGINEER IN WRITING FOR RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICTING INFORM A TION .. 2. ALL EXCAVATION SHAUL COMPLY v.1TH OSHA'S LATEST STANDARDS. ALL REQUIREMENTS OF OSHA'S EXCAVATION STANDARDS SHALL BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE PROVISION FOR A COMPETENT PERSON ON SITE AND ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION THAT MAY REQUIRE CERTIFICATION BY A PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. 3. IT SHALL BE THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO MAINTAIN ALL UTILITIES FUNCTIONING PROPERLY IN THE AREAS UNDER CONSTRUCTION PRIOR TO THE TIME WHEN FINAL SYSTEM IS PUT INTO USE. ALL PIPES, SWALES AND STRUCTURES 'WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THIS CONTRACT SHALL BE LEFT IN A CLEAN AND OPERABLE CONDITION AT THE COMPUETION OF THE WORK. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL TAKE ALL NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT SAND AND SILT FROM DISTURBED AREAS FROM ENTERING THE SYSnEM. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLIE FOR DAMAGE SUSTAINED TO ANY EXISTING UTILITIES AND IT IS HIS RESPONSIBILITY TO MAKE REPAIRS THAT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CITY OR RESPECTIVE UTILITY COMPANY. 4. AUL DISTURBED AREAS SHALL BE LOAMED AND SEEDED UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED. 5. THE EXISTING SInE PLAN IS BASED ON A PLAN TITLED "TOPOGRAPHIC PLAN OF LAND IN AGAWAM, MA, PREPARED FOR TIGHE & BOND, INC: BY NORTHEAST SURVEY CONSULTANTS, DATED 10-04-11. FIELD SURVEY BY EDM TOTAL STATION. 6. THE HORIZONTAL DATUM IS NAD83, THE VERTICAL DATUM IS NAVD88, BOTH WERE BASED ON A SINGLE FREQUENCY GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) SURVEY USING MTS SPRINGFIELD AS CONTROL. 7. BOUNDARY LINES SHOWN ARE TAKEN FROM PLAN BOOK 349 PAGE 4 IN THE HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS OF MASSACHUSETTS. 8. 'NIETLAND FLAGS WERE LOCATED VIA GPS IN THE FIELD. 9. CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES 'WIUL OCCUR ON A CLOSED AND CAPPED LANDFILL AND WILL BE SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE PERMIT CONDITIONS, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE ASSOCIAnED WITH LANDFILL CONSTRUCTION. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT L1MlnED TO LOW GROUND PRESSURE EQUIPMENT AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES. 10. ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO THE DEP POST CLOSURE USE PERMIT. EROSION CONTROL NOTES; 1. ALL EROSION CONTROL MEASURES SHOWN, SPECIFIED AND REQUIRED BY THE ENGINEER SHALL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION OR 1M MEDIA TEL Y UPON REQUEST. MAINTAIN ALL SUCH CONTROL MEASURES UNTIL FINAL SURFACE TREATMENTS ARE IN PLACE AND/OR UNTIL PERMANENT VEGETATION IS ESTABLISHED. 2. PRIOR TO STARTING WORK, CLEARLY MARK WORK LIMIT L1NE(S). DO NOT DISTURB VEGETATION AND TOPSOIL BEYOND THE PROPOSED LIMIT LINE. COORDINATE 'WITH THE ENGINEER THE LOCATIONS FOR THE nEMPORARY STOCKPILING OF TOPSOIL DURING CONSTRUCTION. 3. SIDE SLOPES, SHOULDER AREAS, AND DISTURBED VEGETATED AREAS, TO BE A MAXIMUM GRADE OF 3: 1, COMPACnED, STABILIZED, LOAMED AND SEEDED AS SHOWN ON PLANS. ALL SIDE SLOPES SHAUL BE IMMEDIA TEL Y FINE GRADED AND SEEDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS. 4. SILT TRAPPED AT BARRIERS SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISPOSED OF IN UPLAND AREAS OUTSIDE BUFFER ZONES. MATERIALS DEPOSITED IN ANY TEMPORARY SETTLING BASIN SHALL BE REMOVED AT THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. ALL DISTURBED AREAS TO BE RESTORED. 5, ALL SILT-LADEN WAnER MUST BE SETTLED OR FIL nERED TO REMOVE SEDIMENTS PRIOR TO RELEASE TO THE WAnERWAY IN A SEDIMENTATION OR FILnER BAG LOCAnED DOWNSTREAM OF THE DEWA TERED AREAS. 6. DEWAnER AS NECESSARY TO KEEP CONSTRUCTION AREAS FREE OF WATER. DISCHARGE WAnER FROM DEWATERING TO APPROPRIAnE LOCATION AND WITHOUT SEDIMENTATION. 7. ANY SEDIMENT TRACKED ON PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAYS SHALL BE S'NIEPT AWAY AT THE END OF EACH DAY. ~~..:--TSTAKE EVERY 10'± FLOW AREA TO BE PROTECTED WORK ZONE CI---FIL TREXX COMPOST SIL TSOXX OR APPROVED EQUAL 2"x2" WOODEN STAKE FILTREXXCOMPOST SIL TSOXX 12'-18' (TYP) WORK ZONE NOnES: SECTION 1. ALL MATERIAL IS TO MEET FIL TREXX SPECIFICATIONS. 2. COMPOST, SOIL, ROCK AND SEED FILL TO MEET APPLICATIONS REQUIREMENTS. 3. SILTSOXX DEPICTED IS FOR MINIMUM SLOPES. GREAnER SLOPES MAY REQUIRED LARGER SOCKS. 4. COMPOST MATERIAL TO BE DISPERSED ON SInE, AS DIRECTED. EROSION CONTROL BARRIER NO SCALE ~ >- CONTROL WIIRING-' ~I WORK ZONE A...., 111111 111-1 11111111 111-1 I[ ~ ~ III~ IIII·~ II 111-1 III . . \ S TOGETHER-A....J BUTT BALE ~(2) 2"X2"X3'-S TAKES E SILT FENCE SEE DETAIL A AT EACH BAL EXISTING GROUND SILT FENCE WOOD POSTS @4'-5 '± O.C. FINISHE D GRAD\ Pv '/~.;:« fLAli (2) 2"x2"x3' STAKES AT EACH BALE WORK ZONE SECDQN A-A SILT FENCE SUITABLE BACKFILL ~ ~ I I ~ , I I N I I .. " . " ... . ,.' ...... , <~«/ z :::!' 6" MIN. , -V-FABRIC to PETAIL B , <0 I 'r ~ DE ~Y0..'(/ u a:: m « "- TAIL A HAY BALES c!c SILTATION FENCE NO SCALE WARNING TAPE r-F'VC CONDUIT WITH PULL CORD 6" MINIMUM 2" STONE 2"x2"WOOD STAKES SPACED AT 4'-5'± ILT FENCE II RUNOFF SEE DETAIL B CONCREnE ENCASEMENT 3" MIN ON ALL SIDES FIL nER FABRIC ELECTRICAL CONDUIT DETAIL NO SCAUE CONSTRUCTION ENTRY NO SCAUE 6" DENSE GRADED CRUSHED STONE r' .-12" PROCESSED GRAVEL BORROW 16' ,1<'" rlJ. 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Rivermoor - Citizens Agawam, LLC H P Hood Solar Development Project 369 Main Street Agawam, Massach usetts PERMIT SET NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION 11/11 Issued for Pennits Mar1c Dale Description PROJECT NO: R206 FILE: SOLARAGAWAM IPROPSITE-SLK DRAWN BY: LPT CHECKED: BSH APPROVED BY: FJH, BSH PROPOSE SITE PLAN SCALE: 1 "=50' SHEET 3 11/:5/2011 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Agawam Landfill Solar Photovoltaic Project Agawam, Massachusetts Storm water Report Prepared as part of a NO! application for: Rivermoor-Citizens Agawam, LLC Boston, Massachusetts November 2011 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Table of Contents 1 Project Description 2 Stormwater Management 3 Inspections, Operations and Maintenance J:\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2_Agawam_landfiII\WETLANDS\NOI\StormwaterReport.doc I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 1 Project Description The proposed project consists of the development of a solar photovoltaic (PV) array on a combination of three parcels at 369 Main Street in Agawam, MA (Solar Facility). The parcels are currently owned by Mushy's Golf Center, LLC (Mushy's). Rivermoor Citizens Agawam, LLC (Rivermoor) has obtained a long-term lease of the project site from Mushy's to develop the project and obtain necessary permits and approvals. The majority of the site to be used for this project is currently cleared and contains a driving range and a restaurant. Historically, the site contained a solid waste landfill. The landfill was capped In accordance with DEP requirements during the 1980s. The solar PV array is proposed primarily In the driving range area and in portions of the parking lot behind the restaurant. The Permitting Plans, in Appendix A, include a locus map of the area and an Existing Conditions Plan, which detail the site and current conditions. The plans include locations of existing and proposed property lines, easements, and utilities. The solar array area will be set back from the abutter's property lines by 30' to comply with property line setbacks outlined in the Zoning Ordinance, To conform to screening requirements, a vinyl slat chain link fence will be installed along the southern edge of the project where the project is visible from Main Street. The solar arrays will be mounted on concrete ballast blocks that will be placed on the existing ground surface. A gravel access road will be constructed on the west side of the site to for construction and access during the operation of the solar project. The topography of the site is relatively flat where the solar development is proposed. The 100 year flood plain is mapped for the site, but the existing conditions plan shows the limit of the flood plain below the proposed development areas on the site. Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Stormwater Management Permit 1-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 2 Stormwater Management The project will not result in an increase In impervious area because the solar arrays will be installed on concrete blocks above the current capped landfill and parking areas on site. Likewise, the project will not alter the topography and will maintain existing stormwater runoff patterns. Where current low areas and isolated pondlng exists on the landfill cap, additional soil will be used to fill these areas and provide positive drainage as originally intended with the landfill cap. Runoff from the site will not increase due to the construction of the Solar Facility. The ballast blocks are relatively small and will provide only very minor change In the flow path at the location of the actual block, which will very slightly increase the time of concentration for the site, having no negative impact on the runoff from the site compared with current conditions. Since there will not be an Increase in runoff from the site and the project will not significantly alter existing flow patterns, no stormwater management measures are proposed. The Solar Facility will meet the Performance Standards of the DEP stormwater guidelines and documentation of the compliance with each standard is outlined below. i. There are no new stormwater conveyances proposed as part of the proJect. As noted in the narrative above, no Increase in runoff is expected from the proposed project. ii. As previously discussed, runoff from the site will not increase due to the construction of the proposed project. iii. The proposed project will not result in the loss of annual recharge to groundwater because there is no significant Increase in impervious area and the native soil material will not be altered. Further, the site contains a solid waste landfill and ground water recharge through a landfill or impacted site would not be encouraged to minimize any potential ground water impact from the historic uses on the site. Iv. Since there is no sfgnificant Increase in impervious area, there will be no decrease in water quality and post-construction Total Suspended Solids will not be increased. Further, portions of the existing parking area will be converted to solar use and will be fenced and not allow vehicular access, which will improve the quality of the stormwater over current conditions. v. The proposed project is not considered a Land Use With Higher Potential Pollutant Load. Therefore this standard is not applicable. vi. The stormwater runoff from the site does not discharge to a Zone II or Interim Wellhead Protection Area of a public water supply, or a critical area. Therefore this standard is not applicable. vII. The proposed project would be considered a mix of redevelopment and new development. viii. Haybales and siltation fence are proposed at the perimeter of the limits of work during the construction period. Erosion control notes are included on the Rlvermoor Citizens Agawam Stormwater Management Permit 2-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 2 Stormwater Man"pement Permitting Plans and shall be followed by the contractor. Furthermore, because the project will result in the disturbance of more than one acre of land, the project will be required to obtain coverage under the NPDES Construction General Permit (CGP). Coverage under the CGP requires that a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) be developed for the project and Include construction period erosion and sedimentation controls as well as requirements for monitoring and fixing erosion control measures. Ix. Since there are no changes to the long term stormwater control measures proposed for the project, the operations and maintenance plan below addresses only the changes in operation following the installation of the solar system on the site. x. The proposed project does not Include changes to the stormwater management system and will preclude illicit discharges. The project does incorporate low impact development measures to the extent that the project will reuse an existing impacted site for generation of electricity. Since the Solar Facility will not result in a changed sol/ types or topography, the natural hydrology will be mimicked by the post-development conditions. Slopes and drainage pattems will not be significantly changed and impervious area has been minimized. Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Stormwater Management Permit 2-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Section 3 Inspections, Operations and Maintenance A modified inspection plan is proposed for the site, since there are no stormwater control measures proposed. It is proposed that a qualified third party, visit the site three times: 1. Initial inspection prior to approval of the Permit 2. Erosion control inspection 3. Final inspection when all work, including landscaping, has been completed Because no post-construction stormwater management system is proposed, no stormwater operation and maintenance plan or agreement has been prepared. The panels are static, and are monitored remotely on a continuous basis over the internet. Maintenance at the site will typically consist of the following: 1. Mowing the grass between the rows of racks a minimum of twice a year, possibly more if the growth of grass requires it. 2. Panels will be cleaned with water twice a year. 3. Personnel in a pickup-type truck will visit the site monthly to inspect the inverters for proper performance and perform maintenance as needed. Proper functioning of access gates will be inspected as well. J :\R\R0206 Rivermoor\Site2_Agawam_Landfill\WETLANDS\NOI\StormwaterReport.doc Rivermoor Citizens Agawam Stormwater Management Permit 3-1 SUBARRAY 1 SUBARRA Y 2 1-1 ---I .' SUBARRA Y 3 1-1 ---I r>":::...J-"-~ __ l·;r2-=;~~'·~·· u..;,\ l'V;', ' /(·~'!trG~ ; . U SOLECTRIA SGI 5.00 500 KW INVERTER 480 V 600 A SOLECTRIA SGI 500 500 KW INVERTER 480 V 600 A SOLECTRIA SGI 500 500 KW INVERTER 480 V 600 A f'11) 800 A/-/ --+--b' 00-- L--------t----~~ t ~ I-----------------r-----oo 0 t SYSTEM NOltS; 1. PV SWITCHGEAR 4BO/277 VAC, 2400A, 65 KAle. TYPE 3R. 2400A CIRCUIT BREAKER SHALL BE LOCKABLE FOR UTILITY COMPANY. 2. PAD MOUNltD OIL-FlLLED MEDIUM VOLTAGE SltP-UP TRANSFORt.4ER 1500 KVA. 13.BKV A; 4BO/277V Y; Z=5.75'; 3. SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION MEltR 4. UGHTNING ARRESTOR 5. RISER POLE WjUGHTNING ARRESTOR 6. LOCKABLE GANG oPERA1£[) DISCONNECT SWITCH 7. FUSED CIRCUITS WITH LIGHTNING ARRESTOR 15KV TYPE T FUSES 80A -SEE TABLE 1 B. WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY UTiUTY METER 1.5MW 9. WESltRN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY 13.B KV UNE 10. SOLECTRIA RENEWABLES U.C SGl500 PV INVERltR 500 KW, 480V. 600A COMPLIANT WITH UL 1741 AND IEEE 1547. 11. INVERTER INPUT BREAKERS, "BACKFEED" RAltD, 800A, 600VAC, 65 KAIC MIN ltRMINAL SIZE TO ACCOMMODAlt SERVICE CONDUCTORS. 12. NAIN PV SWiTCHBOARO SHUNT TRIP CIRCUIT BREAKER AND DISCONNECT, "BACKFlEED" RAltD. 600 VAC. 65 KAIC -SEE TABLE I . 13. PROltCTlVE RELAY, SEL-547 00 (}) ® ® ~ .'T·~·7>:,P If I f 1 r-cF:.;':· .. c,o~ 'I' 1 OIsEi~ON Y A 30 A ~ SEL-547 PROTECTlON RELAY SEE TABLE 2 '-----41 MINI-POWER CENTER TO SITE LOADS 6 SETS OF 600 KCMIL ~ CONDUCTORS '0 IN 4"C 3 ..... 13 PROPOSED ELECTRICAL ONE-UNE DIAGRAM l~ '-UTlLlTY POLE WMECO POLE #159B 451 AGAWAM LANDFILL 365 MAIN STREET SOLAR LAYOUT· SHEET 1 PROPOSED ELECTRICAL 1 coy~ INTERCONNECTION IMTH . "", WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. ; AGAWAM. MASSACHUSETTS ~ .. o ~a-wt .... ~... Consulting Engineers " .. ·201t . www.tiphebond.com NO SCALE DATE. JULY 2011 r.!.C::!:!6\.r.:::;.WII,l,C LIoN~~:';~ .'./JLAU: It.Y.:Y"':- I I .1 I 1 1 1 I I I 1 I I I I I I I I ITEM 7 12 13 TABLE 1 OVERCURRENT DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS DESCRIPTION DETAILS FUSES FOR POlE COPPER POWER SYSlEMS- MOUNlED CUTOUTS KEARNEY TYPE T MEEnNG ANSI STANDARDS MAIN CIRCUiT EA TON-CUTLER- BREAKER HAIAIoIER-IIAGNUII OS POWER CIRCUIT BREAKER Will-! DIGITAL TRIP UNIT TYPE 520 MC. UNITS HAS LONG DELAY PROlECllON, SHORT DELAY PROlECll0N, INSTANTANEOUS PROTECTlON AND GROUND FAULT PROTECnON. PROlEClll1E SEL-547-UllUTY GRADE RELAY PROlECnON FOR DISTRIBUlED GENERAllON ~'---~::--.. : .•. ,..~ ~',~ 1.1' ~ '-",," /'~?-/»~.~ -~-:"" ~\ 11;1 .. 1\ .t I '.' ;+ _ ~ <' I -, <r,. • t " \ '. , . . ., • I , , lJ ~ ~\I\ TABLE 2 PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTINGS GENERAL SETTINGS RElAY IDENlIRER (30 CHARAClERS) RELID = MAIN ca lERMINAl IDENnRER (30 CHARAClERS) TERMID ~ CURRENT lRANSFORMER RAllO (1-1000) CRATIO c 2000:5 NOMINAL INPUT VOLTAGE, LINE-TO-LINE (208-408 VAC) NOMV -480 VAC ll-!REE-PHASE VOLTAGE CONNECnON (WYE); FIXED SETllNG 3PCONN -WYE NOMINAL SYSTEM FREQUENCY (50, 60 Hz) FREQ = 60 Hz PHASE ROTA liON (ABC, ACB) ROTATE -ABC DATE FORMAT (MDY, YIoIO) DATE = MDY LED flASH INTERVAL (OFF,S, 10, 15. 30, 60 SEq LEOFL = ~ VOLTAGE ELEMENT SETTINGS (DEVICE 27/59; 4 ELEMENTS) UNOERVOLTAGE 1 PICKUP (OFF, 5O-100~ 27UV1P = 240 VOLTS UNDER VOLTAGE 1 liME DELAY (0.00-16000 CYC) 27UVID = 10 UNDERVOLTAGE 2 PICKUP (OFF, 50-10m') 27UV2P = 422.4 VOLTS UNDERVOLTAGE 2 llh1E DELAY (0.00-16000 CYC) 27W20 = 120 OVER VOLTAGE 1 PICKUP (Off, 50-144l1:) 59W1P = 528 VOLTS DVERVOLTAGE 1 TIME DELAY (0.00-16000 CYC) 59Wl0 & 60 OVERVOLTAGE 2 PICKUP (OfF, 50-144%) 59W1P -576 VOLTS DVERVOLTAGE 2 TIME DELAY (0.00-1S000 CYC) 59W1D = 10 FREQUENCY ELEMENTS SETTINGS (DEVICE 81; 4 ELEMENTS) OVER-AND UNDERFREOUENCY I PICKUP (OI'f", 40.1-69.9 Hz) 810U1P & 60.5 Hz OVER-AND UNDERFREQUENCY 1 TIME DElAY (5.00-16000 CYC) 810U1D = 10 OVER-AND UNDERFREOUENCY 2 PICKUP (OFF, 40.1-69.9 HZ) 81OU2P -59.B Hz OVER-AND UNDERFRECUENCY 2 TIME DELAY (5.00-16000 cye) 810U2D -10 OIlER-AND UNDERFREOUENCY 3 PICKUP (OFF, 40.1-69.9 Hz) 810U3P -57 Hz OVER-AND UNDERFREOUENCY 3 TIME DELAY (5.00-16000 CYC) 81OU3D = 10 I AGAWAM LANDFILL , I 365 MAIN STREET I SOLAR LAYOUT -SHEET 2 i PROPOSED ELECTRICAL l(]YE~) INTERCONNECTION WITH WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC CO. AGAWAM. MASSACHUSETTS ",,0 TIghe&Bond Consulting Engineers ttll·101l www.tighebond.com NO SCALE DATE JULY 2011 ~':::2:~ ,.J.,~,"WAM ,-~tiO;-IL.~,\SO~w.-.._:. ~'Y;; I I INTERACTIVE I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I RESOURCES Archirechl.re ED~![ p~ 117 Pad: Place Ridul1oud. C aliforuia 94801 510.236.7435 Fax 510.232.5325 v.:ww.inru-s.com November 1, 2011 Mr. Ben Axelman Citizens Energy Corporation 88 Black Falcon Ave., Suite 342 Boston, MA 0221 0 Subject: Agawam Landfill Ground Mount, Agawam, MA Solar Array Services Dear Mr. Axelman: 2011-089.03 In accordance with our agreement dated October 14, 2011, we have reviewed the materials submitted by SunLink regarding the Ground Mount solar array located at the Agawam Landfill in Agawam, MA (copy attached). Our review consisted of an independent engineering analysis and review of the findings by SunLink. Our analysis confirms that the ballast requirements shown by SunLink substantially meet the provisions of ASCE 7-05 and 780 CMR, Chapter 16 as adopted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to resist the design snow load of 55 psf and the design wind speed of I 00 mph. As did SunLink, we used the information provided by the customer. Our services did not include an analysis of the SunLink framing system beyond reviewing those calculations furnished by SunLink. If you need additional information please call me. Sincerely, Paul M. Westermann, P.E., S.E. Principal I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SunUnk Ballasted Ground Mount System 11K Portrait Panels' 11.0 GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION ... : 1.0.1 1.0.2 1.0.3 1.0.4 1.0.5 1.1 1.2.1 1.2.2 1.2.3 1.2.4 1.2.5 Salts Quote Number Sales Order Number Project Name Project Address Customer System Overview 100 3183 1100 AGAWAM LANDfill GMS" 369 MAIN STREET, AGAWA,M# MA 01001 RIVERMOOR ENERGY, The Sun link Ballasted Ground Mount System (GMS) supports individual plmels of a single portrait row of modules uSinlll steel A-frarnl! supports per panel. Precast concrete footings are sized to ~event owrturnlng and stldinl of the panels, and to meet projed: geothechntcal piiJrameters. Panel Isometric View System Encineer"'l and Procurement IComponent PaMi Oamps I Wlre Mana,ement Oips Panel Mounting Tubes A·Frame(nlt Arm Supports Anchor Rods Ballast Footings Not.: Footing A-Frame Elevation EnJl"nredby Provided by SunUnk Sunllnk SunLink Sunllnk $unlink Sunllnk Sunlink SunUnk Sunlink Sunllnk It is the Customer's responsibility to retain a leotedtniCal consultant to confirm that shaiiowfootln8S are an appropriate foyndatkln solution fOf Ults site, and to provide soli bearln, capcltv and friction coefficient "alues for deSign of the ballast footJn8s. It is .Iso the Customer's responsiblJityto assure that the Site is properly prepared to address roots, topsoil. expansive clays, weak be",!n8 areas, and fro.5t heavinl. Sunlink does not provide geotechnical enlineerln. services. I I 12.0 ARM't GEOMETRY 2.1 Panels 2.1.1 Module manufacturer I model I 2.1.2 Modules per typical panel 2.1.3 Module tilt angle 2.1.4 Chord length (module length) 2,1.5 Inter-module gap width I 2.1.6 Panel width (east -west dim) 2.1.7 Panel area 2.1.B Verlical projected height 2.1.9 Support spaCing 2.1.10 PMT cantilever distance I 2.2 Array 2.2.1 Inter-row spacing 2.2.2 Horizontal gap between rows I 2.2.3 2.3 Ballast Footings 2.3.1 Footing height I 2.3.2 Footing embedment depth 2.3.3 MlnlmlJm anchor rod stand-off 2.3.4 Maximum anchor rod stand-off 2.3.S South edge ht above A-frame base I 2.3.6 South edge ht aboye ground 2.3.7 North edge ht above ground 2.3.8 Panel south edge location I 2.3.9 Tilt arm distance :U(::,;' "_;~EN'VtRO!tI~ENT~t:tOA~~{~''-?:c" ;.U! 3.1 Wind I 3.1.1 3-sec sust 50-yr wind speed 3.1.2 hposure classification 3.1.3 Wind importance factor 3.1.4 Topographic factor I 3.1.5 Directionality factor 3.1.6 Velocity pressure exposure coeft. 3.1.7 BasiC velocity pressure 3.2 Snow I 3.2.1 Ground snow load 3.2.2 ExpOSute factor 3.2.3 Thermal factor I 3.2.4 Importance factor 3.2.5 Flat roof snow load 3.2.6 Roof slope factor 3.2.7 Sloped roof snow load I I I I I I - Suntech nmod = 8 tilt ;: 30 (. 77.0 ;n g -0.375 ;n W· 315.1 ;n S· 168.5 ft' H. 38.S In ~pan = ,-, 192: ;n cant ;;: 61.6 ;n X· ~ij9 In 0 = 112.3 ;n 2.9 In " o In 0.5 In 4.0 in H ....... -:,; :1~tl1.· in -';J~;: 1= " . led '" K~ '" q"= 24.6 66.6 0.87 1 0.85 0.70 13.2 in to in to psf p~ • ;;: :: ,~.'55·> .: .l psf C.= pd c,. 1.2 I-0.8 References I Notes STP280-24/Vd Clear distance at grade may be less due to support and foundation configuration. assumed: footings are placed on prepared gravel bed Clearance between bottom of A-frame and top of ftg. 28.1 in 34.2 in r: positve when tilt arm cg is south of south anchor rods References I Notes ASCE 7..()S 6.2, Figure 6·1 ASCE 7-056.5.5, Table 1·1, Table 6-1 ASCE 7-05 7.2, Figure 7-1 ASCf. 7..()S Table 7-2 (terrain C partially exposed) ASCE 7-05 Table 7-3 (unheated) ASCE 7-05 Table 7-4 ICatcsory I) P, = 37.0 psf = D.7·C .. C.,I·p, > J./PI!i 20 psf) ASCE 7-05 Eq. 7-1 c,. 1 ASCE 7-05 Fig. 7-2 PI '" 28.8 psf '" cosltilt)·c.,·Pr ASCE 7.{)5 EQ. 7-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I PANEL MOUNTING TUBES 4.1 Structural Properties 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 Outside diameter Wall thickness (8 PlastiC section modulus 4.1.4 P'a~tic section modulus 4.\.5 4.1.6 Flexural resistance factor Moment capacity 4.1.7 Modulus of elasticity 4.1.8 '.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 Area moment of inertia Flexural Strength Check % panel load on upper PMT Uniform dead load Uniform snow load Maximum uniform inwa/d wind load Factored PMT flexural demand Panel Deflection max panel camber per spec PMT's: Load sharing & cambers " panel load PMT actual camber max camber between supports max cantilever camber deflection direction of camber Deflections at top edge of panel: Due to PMT camber, C Dead l oad, 0 Snow Load, S C+O C+D+S It remains the Customer's responsibllty to: 00 :: t= Z= F " ¢b= ¢Mn= E = 1= w.= w,'" w,..= Wy = M .. llt = Mm>cl= b= 6"'01= 6 .. nl= 1= I · 2.875 '" 0.160 in 1.181 inl 50 '51 0.9 4428 Ib-ft 29000 '51 1.262 in· 0.53 13.5 plf 97.6 plf 38.3 pi' 202.9 plf 2670 Ib-ft 3824 Ib·ft 0.6565 Upper lower 0.53 0.47 .0 .0 .. 0 0 0 0 i '!: !',:j~l~'::' 6," 6 •• 0.000 0.000 -0.240 0.138 -1.730 0.997 -0.240 0.138 -1.970 1.135 Refe-rences I Notes =1.2D+l.6S+O.BW '" (l/zl wt<>t;l~cant)2 = (1/.) Wtotal(span)2 -M eon! in = (1/8 in)'(L It)/S due to Panel Clamp eccentricity in In in -1= downward +1 .. upward (1. to panel) in in in in in 1. confirm that shallow footings are an appropriate foundation solution for thiS site. 2. assure that the site is properly prepared to address roots & topsoil, expansive clays, weak bearing areas, frost heaving, etc. 3. confirm that the soil design parameters stated below are approp,late. Allowable bearing pressure Sliding coefficient of friction Allowable passive pressure q .. ~: .: .. '~:~;~(f~; psf p~:, .. '6·:~:;:!)PSf to be confirmed by project geotechnical consultant I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 11.0 IIlAU.AST FOOllNGS 6.1 Footl"1 DesiCn· North Row & hst/West End Panels Footi", Properties: Dimensions ind~1( nilmf" I, • 3 14x210 70 in 21 in 14 in 6.1.7 panf"1 6.1.8 5.83 ft 6,1.9 footing 6.1.1 1).1.2: 6.\.3 6.1.4 6.1.5 6.1.6 length width height weight 1625 Ibs 6.1.10 6.1.11 6.1.12 tilt arm Cneck Footin, Bearing Pressures lOilds & Moments about Point A (look at 1/2 J)anel .. 1 A·frame) LC: 1: le 7: LC 5: LC 3: Dead only panel 336.2 A-ffilme 26.5 D , 23.2 37.5 lilt arm 7.0 5.9 footins 1624.7 35.0 10 1994 1 Wind outward D.6D ... W 7799 992 41 56866 65699 item Py I: p"")1 PM y I, PM"Y Pv"K'" p,,'Y p ... Ibs in Ib-in )b~ Ib-In Ib-in Ibs 0.6 . I 0 1197 39420 I" Nortlt Row -674.0 2"d North Row -576.5 3'~ North Row -576.5 2"d South Row -549.4 lit South Row -562.9 East/West Edge -660.5 I~terior -549.4 Wind inward item 'v '''' 10 1994 1" North Row 182.8 2nd North Row 382.8 3" North Row 298.7 i '>II South Row 352.8 1'1 South Row 825.0 East/West Edge 571.9 Interior 298.7 Snow Item P, Ib, 28.7 27.2 27.2 28.7 27.7 26.4 28.7 D.W , 17.8 17B 20B 19.2 16.0 15.8 20.8 DH , ;, -19344 -389.2 32.5 -12663 -15679 -332.8 31.7 -10541 -15679 -332.8 31.7 -10541 -15767 -317.2 32.5 -10322 -15592 -325.0 32.0 -10388 -17414 -381.3 31.2 -11895 -15767 -317.2 32.5 ·10322 7413 13200 13200 13331 13439 10111 13331 523 620 620 647 634 536 641 'v'X Ib-in P, 'b, y PM-Y 'v'.'" PH-Y Pv ;, 65699 6829 221.0 29.8 6829 221.0 29.8 6226 172.5 31.6 6765 203.7 30.6 13204 476.3 28.8 9154 333.7 28.7 6226 172.5 31.6 'v·· Ib-in P, Ib' y " Ib-in Ib-in Ibs 6595 6595 5446 6236 13710 9572 5446 79124 2377 79124 2377 71372 2293 78701 2347 92614 2819 84425 2572 77372 2293 'H-Y Pv·.'" PH'Y Pv lb-In Ib-in Ibs C '" 77.01 in H~· 28.U In t'" 17.20 In $.. 7.05 in Sb = 7.05 in 32.9 m ;, 14.2 21.3 21.3 20.6 21.2 18.9 20.6 m :U3 33.3 33.7 33.5 32.8 32.8 33.7 m ;, 1.13 in • q", .. Q",100 ;, p~f psf 2.1 230 161 OK • q"... q ...... psf pSf 20.8 295 13.7 233 13.7 233 14.4 251 13.8 239 16.1 227 a OK o OK o OK o OK o OK o OK 14.4 251 0 OK • ;, • I, ,-..... pst pst 1.7 267 199 OK 1.7 267 199 OK 1.3 249 200 OK 1.5 259 201 OK 2.2 327 225 OK 2.2 299 205 OK 1.3 249 200 OK q"... q ..... psf psf 10 1994 5 2427 23.2 65699 56303 122003 4422 27.59 7.41 708 158 OK LC 6: Wind ... snow D +0.7515 + Wl item '.., 'b, 10 1994 0.75-5 1820 1" North Row 287.1 2·· North Row 287.1 3" North Row 224.1 East!West Edge 433.4 ;, 17.8 17B 20.8 15.8 pv•• PM y Ib-in Ibs " 6S699 42227 5122 5122 4670 6.., 165.7 29.8 165.7 29.8 129.4 :U.6 250.2 28.7 'M'Y P,,·. + p ... y P." Ib-in Ib-in Ibs 4947 4947 4085 7179 117995 4102 117995 4102 116681 4039 121971 4248 m 20B 28.8 28.9 28.7 • ;, ~q". .. pst psI 6.2 617 187 OK 6.2 617 181 OK 6.1 603 188 OK 6.3 641 192 OK slidinl lJ·p ... >p~? 272 NG 323 NG 323 NG 337 OK 330 OK 279 NG 337 OK I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 17.0 Bld.LAST FOOl1NG8 7.1 Footin. Desian -North Row & £astjWest End Plnltls Footing Properties: lode" 5 name 14112:75 11= 70 in 5.83 ft b= 27.5 In 1'1,= 1410 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.1.3 7.1.4 7.1.5 1.1.1; length width height weight W!" 2060lbs Chee:k Footing Bearlne Pressures Loack • Moments about Point A (look at 1/1 panel", 1 A-fra mel lC 1: Dudonty D item P, , Ibs in panel 336.2 23.2 A-frame 26.5 37.5 tilt arm 7.0 5.9 footing 2060.2 35.0 I D 2430 lC7: Wind outw;ud 0.60 t-W P",·. Ib-Io 7799 99' 41 72101 80941 item P", x 'v'lI p. Ib, Ibs in Ib·io O.6·ID 1458 l't North Row .674.0 20d North Row .5765 3'" North Row ·576.5 20d South Row .549.4 1" South Row ·562.9 East/West Edge ·660.5 Interior -549.4 lC 5: Wind Inward item p~ Ib' i D 2430 1<\ North Row 382.8 2"" North Row 382.8 3'" North Row 298.7 2"" South Row 352.8 1" South Row 825.0 hst!West Edge 577.9 tnterior 298.7 LC 3: Snow item II>< 1 D 2430 S 2427 28.7 27.2 27.2 28.7 27.7 26.4 28.7 D.W , in 17.8 17.8 20.8 19.2 16.0 15.8 20.8 D.S , 23.2 Wind + 5now D +0.75(5 + W) item .D O.7S·S 1'1 North Row 2"d North Row P, , Ibs in 2410 1820 287.1 17.8 287.1 17.8 3'· North Row 224.1 East/West Edle 433.4 20.8 15.8 48564 ·19344 -389.2 32.5 -15679 ·332.8 31.7 ·15679 ·332.8 31.7 -15767 ·317.2 32.5 ·15592 -325.0 32.0 ·17414 -15767 p~·x Ib-in 80941 ·381.3 -317.2 It" 31.2 32.5 y In 6829 221.0 29.8 6829 6226 6765 13204 9154 6226 P~'l1 221.0 29.8 172.5 31.6 203.7 30.6 476.3 28.8 333.7 28.7 172.5 31.6 p. y Ib-in Ibs B0941 56303 ''1'11 Ib-In 80941 42227 5122 5122 4670 .. 65 p. Ib, 165.7 165.7 y In 29.8 29.8 129.4 31.6 250.2 28.7 Dim.nsions 7.1.7 pillnel 7.U 7.1.9 7.1.10 7.1.11 7.1.12 footing tilt arm ptt"Y PY'lI;" Pj<'V 'II Ib·jo Ib-in Ibs ·12663 -10541 -10541 -10322 -10388 16558 22344 22344 22475 22584 -11895 19256 -10322 Z2475 784 88' 88' 909 "'5 797 909 P, Ib, 6595 6595 5446 6236 13710 9572 5445 94365 2813 94365 92613 93942 107855 99667 92613 2813 2729 2783 3255 3008 2729 I see 1.0 sketch) C:I 77.01 in He" 28.11io ts 17.20io s." 1.05 in Sb" 7.05 in m 33.3 m 21.1 25.3 25.3 24.7 25.2 24.1 24.7 m in 33.5 33.5 33.9 33.8 31.1 33.1 33.9 m 1.13 in • I, 1.7 208 l SS OK • In q ..... q",,,, psf psf 13.9 297 9.7 120 9.7 120 10.3 128 9.8 123 o OK 11 OK 11 OK 8 OK 11 OK 10.9 115 4 10.3 128 8 OK DK in • psf psf 15 237 184 OK 1.5 237 184 OK 1.1 223 186 Ok 1.2 230 HI6 OK 1.9 282 205 OK 1.9 261 189 OK 1.1 223 186 OK Ib-in Ib-in Ibs in in p.d psf p .... y Jb-in 4947 4947 4085 7119 137244 4857 28.26 133236 133236 P, Ib, 4537 4537 131922 4474 13n13 4684 m in 29.4 29.4 29.5 29.3 6.74 573 153 OK • q ... q..., pst pst 5.6 503 175 OK 5.6 S03 175 Ok S5 493 176 OK 5.7 522 179 OK ,ndinl IJ-P",>PIo1 408 OK 458 OK 458 OK 472 OK 465 OK 415 472 OK DK I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 280 Watt POLYCRYSTALLINE SOLAR MODULE Features • High module conversion .ffidency Up to 14.4%, through superior cell technology and leading manufacturing capability Positive tolerance Guaranteed positive tolerance 0/+5% ensures power output reliability Extended wind and snow load tests Entire module certified to withstand extreme wind (3800 Pascal) and snow loads (5400 Pascal) .. Self-deanlng & anti-reflective Anti-reflective, hydrophobiC layer improves light absorption and reduces surface dust Excellent weak light performance Excellent performance under low light environments (mornings, evenings, and cloudy days) Suntech current sorting process All Sun tech modules sorted and packaged by amperage, maximizing system output by reducing mismatch losses by up to 2% §SUNTECH Solar powering a green future ,. CerMcotion and standards: UL 1703, lEe 6 J 1 J 5, lEe 61730, conformity to CE CE [QJ t;lCopyrlght 2011 $untech Power wwwslJntE'ch power.com EN NA STO IJd NO] 01 Rev 2011 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I STP280 -24Nd " " J_ .... _ . "--~ ~ , . . . L j ~ '------r-----. (BaCk View) I'---,r---- Front View} I Hot~; "'m linch] Current'Volt~ge" Power·Voltilglt Curve (280·24) •• I ~ . - . ./ ~/ " "\\ .\ // '\ ./ '\. .L:: _/ '- r- • --. :- • "1 0 EKcellent performance under we.)k light conditions: elt an Irradiation intf!nJity of 200 W/m? (AM 1.5, 25 ·CJ. 95.5% Of higher ofthl! STC e"idetlCy 11OOOWJm')is achievt'd Temperature Characteristics Nominal OpH<1ting (",ITemperature tNOCTJ I. 4hl"'C Tempe..ature Coefficient of Pmax I .().44 %1"( Trmperatute CoefficiQnt ofVoc I ·0.3)%rC Ttmpetature CoeffiCient oflsc 0.055%1"( Electrical Characteristics SR Optimum Ope,aring Volt~e (V",p) Optimum Operating Curreri! (Imp) ........ : .......... -.. + Open CIrcuit Voltage (Voc) Short Circuit Current (Ise) Ma)(imum Power at $1( IPmaK) Module Efficiency Operating Module Temperature ................. --.... ' .i . 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The Initial Tenn of this Agreement shall commence on the Construction Completion Date and shall run for twenty (20) years and thereafter, the Initial Tenn shall automatically be extended by up to three (3) tenns of five (5) years each, unless Rivennoor gives Mushy's written notice of its intent not to renew at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to expiration of the Initial Tenn or Renewal Tenn then in effect. Solar Energy Use. Rivennoor shall have the right to possess, occupy and make use of the Property for the Solar Energy Use, which includes the following: • Solar Resource and Other Evaluations. Subject to Rivennoor obtaining all necessary pennits and at Rivennoor's sole cost and risk, Rivennoor shall have the exclusive right to erect, relocate, maintain, operate and replace sunlight and weather monitoring equipment, steel towers, concrete slabs, fences and buildings to properly operate, house, protect and otherwise facilitate Rivennoor's sunlight and weather monitoring activities related to the Solar Energy Use. The exact location of this equipment and related facilities on the Property shall be detennined by Rivennoor in its sole discretion and subject to Rivennoor obtaining any necessary pennits. Rivennoor may also conduct other meteorological, environmental, soil, and geologic studies at the Property as it deems necessary to evaluate the Property and develop the Solar Farm at its sole cost and risk. • Solar Energy Conversion Systems. Rivennoor shall have the right to, and is hereby granted an easement during the tenn of this Lease for, the free and unobstructed sunlight on the ·Property. Rivennoor shall have the exclusive right to develop, erect, relocate, remove, repower, maintain, operate, and replace solar panels ("Solar Panels") and related equipment of any type and in such quantity on the Property as Rivennoor detennines in its sole discretion. Such operation shall include the right, and Mushy's does hereby grant Rivennoor an easement for the tenn of this Agreement over the Property to, create noise and sound waves as well as electromagnetic waves and interference, and impact view and visual effects at the Property and any adjacent property of Mushy's; provided that Rivennoor shall not interfere with the operation of the cellular tower currently located on adjacent property. The exact location of such Solar Panels and related equipment shall be detennined by Rivennoor in its sole discretion subject to applicable laws and pennits. The tenn "Solar Panels and related equipment" includes all equipment and improvements necessary or useful for the conversion of solar energy into electricity and the control and transmission of the same, including Solar Panels, foundations, and concrete pads, footings, guy wires, anchors, fences, and other fixtures and facilities, staging areas for the assembly of equipment, required lines, and substation facilities to transfer power from the generators to power transmission lines, energy storage devices, and other power I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I production equipment. The Solar Panels and related equipment will comply with all local, state and federal requirements concerning safety and product quality that are in effect at the time of their installation, and Rivermoor will install the Solar Panels and related equipment in a manner that is consistent with accepted practices in this industry. Rivermoor's rights under this Section 2.2 are subject to the rights of existing Rivermoors and the existence of any existing towers and poles and existing trees on abutting property. Mushy's warrants and represents that Mushy's has provided Rivermoor with true and complete copies of the leases with all such existing Rivermoors (the "Existing Leases"). In addition, nothing herein shall be construed to prohibit Mushy's from planting trees, shrubs and other vegetation on abutting property provided that such plantings do not exceed fifteen (15) feet in height. • Transmission and Communication Facilities. Rivermoor shall have the exclusive right, and is hereby granted an easement over the Property for the term of this Lease to, erect, install, remove, maintain, repair, operate, and replace facilities for the storage, collection, distribution, step-up, step-down, wheeling, transmission, and sale of electricity and for communications solely in connection with Solar Panels and related equipment, including the following, at such locations on the Property as Rivermoor shall determine, underground and/or overhead distribution, collection, and transmission lines; underground and/or overhead control, communications, and radio relay systems and telecommunications equipment; energy storage facilities; interconnection and/or switching facilities, circuit breakers, transformers; cables, wires, fiber, conduit, footings, foundations, towers, poles, crossarms, guy lines and anchors, and any related or associated improvements, fixtures, facilities, appliances, machinery and equipment. • Roads and Access. Rivermoor shall have the exclusive right (which may be shared with the Mushy's to the extent necessary), and is hereby granted an easement over the Property for the term of the Lease, for vehicular and pedestrian access, ingress, and egress to, from, and over the Property, at such locations as Rivermoor shall determine, for purposes related to or associated with the Solar Farm and/or the transmission facilities installed or to be installed on the Property or elsewhere; which, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall entitle Rivermoor to install and use new roads on and across the Property and to use and improve any existing and future roads and access routes on the Property and across any access routes over which Mushy's, or other Rivermoors have the right to travel provided such use does not prevent access to other property of Mushy's or any adjoining Rivermoor's property. Mushy's further grants Rivermoor the rightto gate any roads on the Property, and if so doing, Rivermoor shall provide Mushy's with a key(s) or other means of affording 24-hour access through said gate(s), which Mushy's may share with tenants of other property owned by Mushy's to the extent that such tenants need to pass through such gate( s) for access to property leased from Mushy'S. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Surrender of Property. On the termination of this Agreement, Rivermoor shall peaceably and quietly leave, surrender and return the Property to Mushy's. Rivermoor agrees and hereby covenants to dismantle and remove all equipment, improvements, fixtures and other property owned or installed by Rivermoor or its affiliates on the Property (provided that all footings and foundations shall be removed within one hundred thirty-five (135) days from the date of termination. Reserve Fund: Beginning on the tenth (10th) anniversary of the commencement of the Initial Term and continuing on each subsequent anniversary of the commencement of the Initial Term, Tenant shall cause the Reserve Amount ( defined below) to be placed into a separate account in Tenant's name (the "Reserve Account"). Funds in the Reserve Account shall be used only to pay costs associated with the satisfaction of Tenant's obligations set forth in Section 11.3 above, provided that once Tenant has satisfied its obligations set forth in Section 11.3 above, Tenant may use the Reserve Fund for any purpose desired by Tenant. Upon written request from Landlord, Tenant will from time to time provide Landlord with statements evidencing amounts in the Reserve Account. The term "Reserve Amount" shall mean Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000). Other: • Compliance with Law. Rivermoor shall at all times comply in all material respects with all municipal, state, and, federal ordinances, rules, and statutes applicable to Rivermoor's operations on and use of the Property; at Rivermoor's sole cost and expense. • Liens. Rivermoor shall keep the Property at all times free and clear of any liens for labor, services, supplies, equipment, or materials purchased by Rivermoor. • Hazardous Substances. Rivermoor shall not use, store, dispose of, or release on the Property or cause to exist or be used, stored, disposed of, or released on the Property as a result ofRivennoor's operations, any substance which is defined as a "hazardous substance", "hazardous material", "toxic substance" or "solid waste" in any federal, state, or local law, statute, or ordinance, except in material compliance with all applicable laws. Should any claim or action be brought against Rivermoor in connection with its operations with respect to any of the foregoing, Riverrnoor shall immediately notify Mushy's and shall indemnify Mushy's from all costs, fmes, penalties or fees associated with such claim or action. • Hazardous Substances. Cont. Except as set forth on Schedule 6.6 hereto, Mushy's is not aware of the existence of any substance which is defmed as a "hazardous substance", "hazardous material", "toxic substance" or "solid waste" in any federal, state or local law, I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I • statute or ordinance (collectively, "Hazardous Substances") on the Property except in material compliance with all applicable laws. Mushy's shall not use, store, dispose of or release on the Property or cause to exist or be used, stored, disposed of or released on the Property any Hazardous Substances except in material compliance with all applicable laws. Mushy's shall be responsible for all monitoring activities and other obligations with respect to the condition of the Property under the letter described on Schedule 6.6 and any applicable federal, state or local law, statute or ordinance, and Rivermoor will allow Mushy's and Mushy's's agents access to the Property upon at least 24 hours advance written notice for purposes of such monitoring activities and other obligations, provided that Mushy'S and Mushy's's agents will exercise reasonable efforts to avoid or minimize interference with Rivermoor's operations in conjunction with such monitoring obligations and other obligations. Should any claim or action be brought against Mushy's or in connection with the Property with respect to any of the foregoing, Mushy's shall immediately notifY Rivermoor and shall indemnifY Rivermoor from all costs associated with such claim or action, provided, however, that such indemnity shall not apply to the extent that any such claim or action results from any disturbance by Rivermoor of any Hazardous Substances on the Property as described in the documents listed on Schedule 6.6 hereto. Personal Property. Rivermoor's personal property, equipment, machinery, and fixtures comprising or used in conjunction with the Solar Farm, including without limitation the Solar Panels and related equipment (collectively, the "Solar Farm Equipment") shall be and remain the personal property of Rivermoor no matter if affixed to the ground, and shall be removable by Rivermoor at any time. Any roads or parking areas constructed by Rivermoor on the Property will become the property of Mushy's upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Term. • Further Assurances. Mushy's and Rivermoor shall cooperate with one another and shall act in good faith to execute such additional instruments or such modifications to existing instruments as may be necessary to realize the Solar Farm, including without limitation, reasonable amendments hereto as may be required by any Lender or required in connection with the transfer by Rivermoor of the rights granted under this Agreement. Mushy's expressly agrees that it will from time to time enter into reasonable nondisturbance agreements with any Lender which requires such an agreement stating that Mushy's shall recognize the rights of the Lender and not disturb its possession of the Property so long as it is not in default of any of the provisions of this Agreement. Mushy's agrees that within ten (10) days after receipt of a written request by Rivermoor it shall: (a) join in all grants for rights-of-way and easements for electric and other public utilities and facilities and any other electric power purpose including any power transmission line as Rivermoor shall deem necessary or desirable for its development and use of the Property, provided that the location of such rights-of-way and easements shall be subject to Mushy's's consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I and (b) join with Rivennoor in requesting any and all zoning changes or other land use pennits and/or approvals necessary for Rivennoor's development and use of the Property as contemplated by this Agreement.