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Report to the Planning and Zoning Commission
Prepared by the Maricopa County Planning and Development Department
Case:
CPA240007 & Z240025 – Arlington Valley Solar Energy
Hearing Date:
June 12, 2025
Supervisor District:
4
Applicant:
Ashley Holland, RWE AG
Owner:
Arlington Valley Solar Energy, LLC
Requests:
1) General Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to change the land use
designation in the Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan from Rural Residential 0-
1 du/ac) to Industrial
2) Zone change with overlay from Rural-190 and Rural-190 SUP to IND-2
IUPD
Site Location:
Generally located at the SEC of 395th Ave. and Elliot Rd. in the Arlington
area
Site Size:
Approx. 320 acres – CPA
Approx. 1,753 acres - Zoning
Density:
N/A
County Island:
No
County Plan:
Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan / Rural Residential (CPA240007 will change
designation to Industrial)
Municipal Plan:
N/A
Municipal Comments:
None received to date
Support/Opposition:
None known
Recommendations:
1.
Approve (CPA240007)
2.
Approve with conditions (Z40025)
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Project Summary:
1.
The applicant, on behalf of the property owner, is requesting a general CPA on 320 acres of a
1,753 acre site. While most of the site is designated as Industrial by approved CPAs, 320 acres
of the site is identified as Rural Residential in the Old U.S. 80 Area Plan. The request is to change
the designation of the 320 acres to Industrial to match the land use designation of the larger
portion (1,433 acres) of the 1,753-acre site. The purpose of this land-use designation is for the
expansion of a planned solar energy generation facility onto this new parcel that is currently being
leased by the Arizona State Land Department. According to the applicant, “The proposed project
will allow for an efficient, economic, reliable, and safe solar energy generating facility.”
2.
Simultaneously, the 1,433 acre site that is located south of the parcel requesting the general CPA
has an approved Special Use Permit (SUP) for a solar energy generation facility set to expire in
37 years. Today, staff supports rezone to IND-2, a permanent entitlement. Thus, the applicant is
requesting to change the zoning of the entire site from Rural-190 (with SUP for 82% of the site) to
IND-2 IUPD.
3.
On December 17, 2008, the Board approved a major CPA to change the designated land use from
Dedicated Open Space to Industrial for a solar energy generation facility on 2,450 acres of the
site (CPA200808). On December 1, 2010, the Board approved three CPA amendments to include
230 acres of the site from Rural Residential to Industrial (CPA200916, CPA200917, and
CPA200918). Then, on May 11, 2011, the Board approved an SUP for a solar energy generation
facility in the Rural-190 zoning district on a 1,433 acre site, that is set to expire in 2051
(Z2009063). After approval of the Z2009063 SUP the Board approved five SUP Modification of
Conditions regarding the timing of the right-of-way dedication of 395th Ave. and project phasing
(Z2012043, Z2013102, Z2016059, Z2021165, and Z2022015). On February 4, 2025, staff met with
the applicant for a TAC Meeting to discuss the first technical review of the subject requests.
4.
The project is consistent with the overall intent of both the Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan and the
County’s Comprehensive Plan. The 320 acre portion of the site, subject to the general CPA, will
meet the following policies and goals of the Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan:
a.
Land Use Policy #1: Maricopa County supports compliance with its capital improvement
and other funding programs.
The proposal will be funded by private capital and all on-site infrastructure improvements
and maintenance required for the project shall be paid for solely by the applicant.
b.
Land Use Policy #20: Support for reducing impacts of new urban development on
existing rural land uses.
The temporary nature of the proposal creates a non-permanent impact on the land within
the project area and once the facility is obsolete the land will be returned to its natural
state.
c.
Land Use Policy #22: Support for reducing the impacts of new development on
environmentally sensitive areas.
The proposal will have appropriate measures implemented to avoid and minimize impact.
Washes and natural drainage features will be retained to the extent possible.
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d.
Transportation Goal #1: Develop and maintain an integrated and efficient transportation
systems supporting the mobility needs of the community.
Roads adjacent to the site are already present and will be improved based on the needs
of project access.
e.
Transportation Policy #1: The County supports preserving future road alignments of the
area.
The proposal supports preserving the existing and future road alignment and will work
closely with the objectives of MCDOT.
f.
Environmental Goal #1: Provide regional leadership to promote all aspects of regional
environmental quality.
The proposal will generate renewable energy that will results in improved air quality via
reduced emissions for electric generation, providing a benefit to the County’s overall air
quality.
g.
Economic Growth Goal #1: Contribute to an effective regional economy.
The project will employ numerous experienced professionals and vendors from the local
community. Local personnel will bolster the local economy by generating business for
local retail uses.
h.
Water Resources Policy #2: The County supports water conservation techniques in the
planning and design of new development.
Solar development uses a negligible amount of water for maintenance and does not
require water for electric production.
i.
Energy Goal #1 and #2: Provide leadership to promote regional air quality and leader in
alternative energy research.
Solar energy generation will result in improved air quality for the County through reduced
emissions. The project will provide an effective framework for future sustainable solar
energy development as well as expand and retain professionals and knowledgeable
personnel for the area.
j.
Cost of Development Goal #2: New development pays its proper and reasonable share
of the costs of new infrastructure, services, and other public improvements.
All development costs will be borne solely by the applicant. If in the event public
improvements are needed, the applicant is committed to paying its proper share of the
costs.
5.
The proposed project will install solar panel arrays that will absorb sunlight directly to produce
electricity. This facility will also have a battery storage component to save the electricity produced
during the daylight hours from the solar panel arrays. During development, the site will be split
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into two separate project development areas. The site once developed will consist of the
following:
a.
Solar field of photovoltaic panels mounted on steel structures (approximately 575,000
solar panels once complete) collected into groups.
b.
Electrical collection system equipment that will convert the produced energy to alternating
current (AC) adjacent to each group of solar panel arrays.
c.
Two electrical substations to distribute electricity generated on-site to the regional electric
grid.
d.
Civil infrastructure (e.g. driveways, retention basins, drainage channels, and fencing).
e.
Two battery storage facilities to store electricity produced by the solar panels.
f.
Two operation and maintenance (O&M) buildings.
6.
The facility, once completed, will operate 24 hours per day with solar energy production during
the day and the storing of electricity for the evenings or overcast days. Once the facility is
completed and fully on-line the solar panels will be capable of producing an estimated 1,314,000
MWh, which will be capable of powering 124,000 homes. During construction of the facility an
estimated 300 construction workers will develop the solar facility and an estimated 50 individuals
will construct the BESS facility. During the construction phase there will temporary office trailers,
shade structures, and equipment laydown yards that will be removed after the construction
phase. Once the facility is fully operational there will be up to seven employees working in shifts
to monitor or maintain the facility. The employees will work in the site’s two O&M buildings each
containing a control room, office, conference area, storage, and restrooms. There will be two
separate parking areas adjacent to each O&M building with a total of 16 parking spaces (two of
which are ADA accessible). The entire site will contain six-foot tall perimeter chain link fencing
topped with one foot of barbed wire for security. The site will have outdoor fully shielded lighting
on 18 foot tall light poles. The driveways of the site will include 12 to 20 foot wide rolled gravel
surfaces to minimize dust pollution.
7.
The applicant is requesting several variations of the IND-2 development standards that are typical
for these types of energy generation facilities surrounded by similar utility operations and not
near any residences. The justification for these requests are due to the site’s isolated location.
The applicant is proposing to eliminate required yards, allowing for chain link fencing for
screening, eliminating paving, modifying lot coverage, and adjusting parking requirements, as
shown on the following page. The IUPD will also limit entitled use of the site due to the lack of
sewer. Its location is remote without proximate residential neighborhoods, and therefore no
minimum setback or separation requirements specific to BESS units are recommended.
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REGULATION
BASE ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (IND-2)
PROPOSED ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (IND-2 IUPD)
Maximum Height
40'
40’
Minimum Front Yard
20’*, 15’**, and 10’***
None
Minimum Side Yard
None and 5’****
None
Minimum Street-side Yard
10'
None
Minimum Rear Yard
None and 25'****
None
Minimum Lot Area
6,000 sq. ft.
6,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width
60'
60’
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
60%, not including solar panel
arrays that do not contribute to
lot coverage calculations
Parking Spaces
Industrial uses 1 space
per 600 sq. ft. of floor
area
Industrial uses 1 space per
1,000 sq. ft. of floor area
Screening
Min. 6' tall solid wall with
view obscuring materials
on chainlink gates
Min. 6’ tall chain link fence and
gates without view obscuring
materials. Barbed, razor,
concertina wire fencing allowed
under a height of 8’
Sight Visibility Triangle (SVT)
No structure shall exceed
a height of 2’ inside a
25’x25’ SVT
Chain link fences without
screening materials can exceed
a height of 2’ inside a 25’x25’
SVT
Paving in driveways and
parking areas
All driveways and parking
areas must be paved
Driveways and parking areas
shall provide alternative dust
control measures such as
aggregate millings, soil cement
or other method deemed
acceptable by MCAQD.
Loading and Unloading
1 space for every 10,000
sq. ft. of floor area
None
Electrical Transmission Lines
Max. height of 120’
support structures for
electrical lines.
Max. height of 200’ support
structures for electrical lines.
Industrial Uses Outside a
Building
All uses except for
parking, loading,
unloading or storage shall
be conducted completely
enclosed building
All uses except for parking,
loading, unloading, storage,
solar arrays, BESSs, electrical
utilities or ancillary uses shall
be conducted completely
enclosed building
* Adjacent to a major street, section line road, or highway
** Adjacent to a collector street or mid-section line road
*** Adjacent to a local street
**** Adjacent to a rural or residential zoning district
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CPA Aerial-photo
CPA Map
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Aerial Photo
Zoning District ma
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Excerpts of the Site Plan
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East O&M Building, Substation, and BESSs Site Plan
West O&M Building, Substation, and BESSs Site Plan
8.
It should be noted that since the applicant is submitting a precise site plan (required plan of
development, POD) and although the zone change is a legislative approval, the POD is
administratively approved. Therefore, POD approval is contingent upon rezoning approval.
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Existing On-Site and Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
9.
On-site:
Rural-190 & Rural-190 SUP (SUP 82% of site) / Vacant
North:
Elliot Rd. then Rural-190 / Natural desert
South:
Rural-190 / Agriculture and natural desert
East:
IND-2 IUPD and Rural-190 / Utilities and natural desert
West:
Rural-190 SUP / Utilities
Utilities and Services:
10.
Water:
Private well
Wastewater:
Private septic system
School Districts:
Arlington School District and Buckeye Union High School District
Fire:
Arizona Fire & Medical Authority
Police:
MCSO
Right-of-Way:
11.
The following table includes existing and proposed half-width right-of-way and the future
classification based upon the Maricopa County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) Major
Streets and Routes Plan.
Street Name
Half-width Existing R/W
Half-width Proposed R/W
Future Classification
Elliot Rd.
65’
65’
Minor Arterial
395th Ave.
0’
55’ (Reserved)
Arterial
391st Ave.
0’
40’ (Reserved)
Collector
Narramore Rd.
0’
55’ (Reserved)
Arterial
Arlington Rd.
0’
55’ (Reserved)
Arterial
387th Ave.
0’
55’ (Reserved)
Arterial
Adopted Plan:
12.
Old U.S. 80 Highway Area Plan (adopted May 2007): The area plan designates the site for Rural
Residential (0-1 du/ac) land uses. Most of the site (portion not being addressed under subject
CPA240007) is designated as Industrial via cases CPA200808, CPA2009016, CPA2009017, and
CPA2009018.
Public Participation Summary:
13.
The applicant has complied with the requirements stated in Maricopa County’s citizen review
process with the required posting of the site and notification to adjacent property owners within
300 feet of the subject parcel and interested parties via first-class mail. The applicant has
submitted a Public Participation Results Report. According, to this report the applicant received
no support or opposition to this request. This report also mentioned that on March 24, 2025, the
applicant held a neighborhood meeting to discuss this proposal, and no one attended, including
the adjacent property owners who were invited to attend.
Outstanding Concerns from Reviewing Agencies:
14.
N/A
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Staff Analysis:
15.
Staff supports the CPA. Changing the land use designation to Industrial on this 320-acre portion
of the site will be compatible with the adjacent electric generation facilities to the east and west.
Additionally, this area of the County is dominated by energy production and distribution - such as
nuclear power, solar facilities, and natural gas facilities. By developing this site as a clean energy
solar power generation and storage facility matching the surrounding uses, the applicant has
demonstrated that this CPA will meet the goals and policies of the areas plans. This is detailed
in the narrative report.
16.
Staff supports the rezone of the entire site to IND-2 IUPD. The applicant demonstrated that they
have abided by all previous conditions of the SUP and provided annual status reports since the
SUP was approved in 2011. The applicant has demonstrated that it will abide by the requirements
to preserve north/south Winters Wash that traverses the center of the site as a public access trail.
One of the benefits of this zone change is to eliminate the SUP expiration and the need for status
reports.
Recommendations:
17.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve CPA240007.
18.
Staff recommends the Commission adopt a motion recommending that the Board of Supervisors
approve Z240025 subject to the following conditions ‘a’ – ‘w’:
a.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Site Plan entitled
“Arlington Valley Solar Energy“, consisting of 12 full-size sheets, dated March 27, 2025,
and stamped received April 9, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions. Staff
may determine slight refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved
site plan. Minor and major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance
with Chapter 3 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
b.
A Plan of Development is approved subject to site plan entitled “Arlington Valley Solar
Energy” consisting of 12 full-size sheets, dated March 27, 2025, and stamped received
April 9, 2025. The Plan of Development may be amended administratively under separate
application as long as the amendment complies with the established IUPD development
standards as approved by the Board of Supervisors. Staff may determine slight
refinements to remain in substantial conformance with the approved site plan. Minor and
major amendments to the site plan will be determined in accordance with Chapter 3 of
the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance.
c.
Development of the site shall be in substantial conformance with the Narrative Report ,
entitled “Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project”, consisting of 20 pages, dated April 7, 2025,
and stamped received April 9, 2025, except as modified by the following conditions.
d.
The following Planning Engineering conditions shall apply:
1.
At the time of application for building permits, more detailed grading and drainage
plans must address the diversion channel design and the retention basin slope
protection at areas that will receive direct inflow from paved areas and at
concentrated inflow locations.
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2.
Drainage waiver associated with this amendment must be approved (DRB250001).
3.
Retention basins and spreader basins must drain within 36 hours. Drainage report
must provide calculations for the dissipation of runoff. Final plans at the building
permit phase shall be updated to provide percolation methods accordingly.
4.
Topographic survey data older than one year must be re-certified prior to the
issuance of building permits. Pads for inverters and other electrical equipment and
any buildings within the regulated floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory
flood elevation or otherwise designed to meet the requirements of the Maricopa
County floodplain regulations. The bottom of solar panels elevated to an elevation
at or above the base flood elevation (BFE).
5.
Disturbance in a floodplain will require a flood use permit issued concurrent with
the associated building permit.
6.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with the most
current version of the Floodplain Use Regulations for Maricopa County.
7.
Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section
1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
8.
Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s
drainage infrastructure.
e.
The following Maricopa County Department of Transportation comments shall apply:
1.
A traffic impact study (TIS) or TIS waiver must be approved at the time of building
permit application and shall be included with permit documents. The developer
must address with MCDOT the new entrance at Elliot Rd. and 395th Ave. Any
additional dedication and offsite improvement requirements will be determined by
MCDOT Traffic based on a submitted TIA/TIS to Permit Center.
2.
The site plan illustrates a proposed 65-foot County right-of-way for the 395th Ave.
alignment it should be understood MCDOT shall not maintain this roadway and
shall not accept dedication of this roadway. 395th Ave. will only be subject to the
Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 1105.1.3 with a reserved 55 foot half-
width right-of-way.
3.
Elliot Rd. is classified as a future minor arterial requiring a fee dedication of 55-
feet half-street right-of-way from the Section Line, due to the state land boundary
only preservation is required currently.
f.
Prior to issuance of a building permit, written confirmation will be required from the
emergency fire protection jurisdiction having authority that the facility has been designed
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in accordance with their regulations and requirements, and that emergency fire protection
service will be provided to the facility. Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy,
local fire protection jurisdiction review and approval will be required.
g.
The IND-2 zoning is subject to an Industrial Unit Planned Development (IUPD) Overlay that
limits the entitled use to solar power generation facilities and ancillary uses, or other uses
determined by both the Planning & Development Department and the Environmental
Services Department as appropriate and that can accommodate wastewater disposal via
on-site septic systems until such time as a sanitary sewer system is available serving the
site. A public water system and public sewer system shall be required prior to
establishment of any non-residential use that requires potable water if the site supplies
more than 25 people or 15 service connections per day for at least 60 days per year. The
IUPD may be deleted or amended to entitle additional uses via Modification of Condition
application to the Planning & Development Department but will require legislative approval
by the Board of Supervisors after recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission.
h.
The following IND-2 IUPD development standards shall apply:
1.
There shall be zero foot front yards, regardless of roadway type or adjacent zoning
district.
2.
There shall be zero foot side yards, regardless of adjacent zoning district.
3.
There shall be zero foot street side yards, regardless of adjacent zoning.
4.
There shall be zero foot rear yards, regardless of adjacent zoning district.
5.
Solar panel arrays shall not contribute to lot coverage calculations.
6.
There shall be one parking space for every 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area for industrial
buildings and office uses.
7.
Screening of the site and outdoor industrial uses shall be a minimum of six feet
tall chain link fences and gates all without view obscuring materials.
8.
Barbed wire, razor wire, or concertina wire fencing shall be permitted under a
height of eight feet.
9.
Six foot tall chain link fences with one foot of attached barbed wire shall be allowed
inside any sight-visibility-triangles.
10.
Driveways and parking areas (except ADA accessible parking spaces) shall be
surfaced with alternative dust control methods deemed acceptable by the County
Air Quality Department, in place of pavement.
11.
There shall be no required loading or unloading spaces for industrial buildings.
12.
Industrial uses except for parking, loading, unloading, solar panel arrays, solar
utilities/equipment, electrical production/storage, electrical substations, or
ancillary uses shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
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13.
Structures supporting high tension electrical transmission lines shall have a
maximum height of 200 feet.
i.
Prior to zoning clearance for any permit on this site, legal access documentation shall be
provided for site access points.
j.
The applicant shall provide a 15 foot wide multi-use trail adjacent to Winters Wash (387th
Ave. alignment), as deemed necessary by Maricopa County Parks Department.
k.
Any revegetation along and within Winter Wash shall be consistent with U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers permitting requirements.
l.
The developer shall coordinate with the Arizona Fire & Medical Authority or other
applicable fire district in the development of the BESS facilities and shall abide to any of
their requests during the life of these facilities.
m.
Any structures used in the construction process shall be removed once construction is
completed.
n.
Mounted security lighting on any pole along the perimeter of the site shall be shielded and
shall face inwards towards the site to minimize glare onto adjacent properties.
o.
Throughout the development of the site any natural waterways shall be avoided, except
for any necessary interconnection crossing or any needed access roads.
p.
The developer must follow recommendations from the Arizona Game & Fish Department
for this site:
1.
If wildlife is encountered during project activities, they shall be removed from the
site no more than quarter mile outside of the project boundary within similar
habitat.
2.
The power line and substations shall be designed to be avian safe and shall follow
the standards established by the Avian Power Line Interaction Committee (APLIC)
for new powerlines listed at https://www.aplic.org/documents.
3.
To ensure that the project complies with the Arizona Native Plat Law Regulations.
A native plat inventory shall be conducted to identify, record, and coordinate plant
salvage efforts for species that are protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law.
4.
To minimize the potential introduction or spread of exotic invasive species,
including aquatic/terrestrial plants, animals, insects, and pathogens, the AZGFD
encourage the developer take precautions by washing and/or decontaminating
equipment before entering and leaving the site.
5.
Areas that are disturbed in proximity to existing washes and wildlife corridors shall
be revegetated with native drought tolerant species that represent the natural
surrounding landscape.
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6.
Public accessways currently open to the public within the project site that allow
passage onto adjacent public lands must remain open or be rerouted to maintain
access to adjacent areas, if feasible.
q.
The developer shall implement dust control measures during and after construction with
coordination with the County’s Air Quality Department.
r.
The applicant shall implement spill control measures to manage risks from on-site leaks
or spills.
s.
The developer or owner shall mandate that all staff must be trained for emergency
management and response under the Emergency Response Plan that has been prepared
by the neighboring Mesquite Solar Facility and in accordance to fire district provider.
t.
Due to the proximity of the site to Palo Verde Nuclear Generation Station the existing
Safety Plan with the adjacent Mesquite Solar Complex must include the entire site.
u.
Due to the project being located near or within the Department of Defense Military Training
Route the project must be submitted for an informal review through the Department of
Defense Siting Clearinghouse for Energy Installations and Environment. The project
narrative shall be sent to osd.dod-siting-clearinghouse@mail.mil. Additionally, the project
shall be submitted to the FAA for an Obstruction Evaluation/Airport Airspace Analysis
(OE/AAA).
v.
The property owner/s and their successors waive claim for diminution in value if the
County takes action to rescind approval due to noncompliance with conditions.
w.
The granting of this change in use of the property has been at the request of the applicant,
with the consent of the landowner. The granting of this approval allows the property to
enjoy uses in excess of those permitted by the zoning existing on the date of application,
subject to conditions. In the event of the failure to comply with any condition, the property
may be considered for revocation to the zoning that existed on the date of application. It
is, therefore, stipulated and agreed that either revocation due to the failure to comply with
any conditions, does not reduce any rights that existed on the date of application to use,
divide, sell or possess the property and that there would be no diminution in value of the
property from the value it held on the date of application due to such revocation of the
Zone Change. The Zone Change enhances the value of the property above its value as of
the date the Zone Change is granted and reverting to the prior zoning results in the same
value of the property as if the Zone Change had never been granted.
Presented by:
Martin Martell, Planner
Reviewed by:
Rachel Applegate, Planning Supervisor
Attachments:
Case Maps (2 pages)
CPA Land Use Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 4 pages)
Zone Change Site Plan (reduced 8.5”x11”, 12 pages)
CPA Narrative Report (19 pages)
Zone Change Narrative Report (20 pages)
MCESD comments (2 pages)
P&D Engineering comments (2 pages)
ASLD Right-of-Way Approval (27 pages)
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Gross Acres: 323 approx.
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CPA240007
Application Name:
Legal Description
Arlington Valley Solar Energy
Applicant
Case Address
1S 6W 20
Ashley Holland
39029 W NARRAMORE RD
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:401-46-004
(512) 913-5493
ashley.holland@rwe.com
TONOPAH, AZ 85354
Map scale 1:13,037
Supervisor District No.
General CPA for Arlington Valley Solar Energy I, Phase 2 (ASLD Parcel ONLY) from the Old US 80 Area
Plan land use designation from Rural Densities to Utilites
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Maricopa County Planning & Development - Phoenix, AZ
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Gross Acres: 2,010 approx.
Generated May 21, 2025 8:15 AM
Z240025
Application Name:
Legal Description
Arlington Valley Solar Energy
Applicant
Case Address
1S 6W 21, 1S 6W 20
Ashley Holland
39029 W NARRAMORE RD
Applicant Phone/Email
Parcel Primary:401-46-005
(512) 913-5493
ashley.holland@rwe.com
TONOPAH, AZ 85354
Map scale 1:35,878
Supervisor District No.
Zone change with Overlay and Plan of Development from Rural-190 SUP to IND-2 IUPD to accommodate
an existing solar energy facility with the incorporation of a vacant parcel --- Arlington Valley Solar Project
RECEIVED 14.FEB 25
CPA240007
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11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
A. TRAVIS
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
COVER SHEET
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2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
ENGINEER
BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING CO., INC.
CONTACT: TANNER DOWELL
1850 N. CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 800
PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85004
P: 602-977-2623
F: 602-977-2660
OWNER & DEVELOPER
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
101 WEST BROADWAY
SUITE 1120
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
TEL: 619-316-6273
SITE DATA
GROSS AREA: 1753.36 ACRES
NET AREA: 1737.68 ACRES
CURRENT ZONING: RURAL-190 SUP
PROPOSED ZONING: IND-2 IUPD
EXISTING LAND USE: VACANT
PROPOSED LAND USE: SOLAR GENERATION AND ENERGY STORAGE
FACILITY
EXISTING CONTOUR
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EXISTING ELECTRIC LINE
NEW ELECTRIC LINE
DRAINAGE FLOW PATH
LEGEND
NEW ROAD
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE OR RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
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SITE BOUNDARY LINE
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ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
A PORTION OF SECTION 17, SECTION 20, SECTION 21, SECTION 28, T. 1 S, R. 6 W
OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER MERIDIAN,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
PLAN OF DEVELOPMENT
CASE NO. Z240025
REQUEST
REQUEST ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY FROM RU-190 TO
IND-2 IUPD
SCHOOL DISTRICT
ARLINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 47
9410 S. 355TH AVE, ARLINGTON, AZ 85322-8134
BUCKEYE UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 1
1000 E. NARRAMORE, BUCKEYE, AZ 85326
OUTDOOR LIGHTING
ALL OUTDOOR LIGHTING SHALL COMPLY WITH MZCO
SECTION 1112 OUTDOOR LIGHT CONTROL PROVISIONS
FINISHED FLOORS
ALL BUILDING FINISHED FLOORS WILL BE SAFE FROM
INUNDATION DURING THE 100-YR PEAK RUNOFF EVENT
SOLAR CAPACITY
PROJECT WILL HAVE A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 275 MW (AC)
CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY 575,000 SOLAR PANELS
AND 76 SOLAR ARRAY BLOCKS.
ABBREVIATIONS
FEDERAL INSURANCE STUDY
FIS
NOT TO SCALE
N.T.S.
BOUNDARY
BNDRY
RIGHT OF WAY
R/W
CENTERLINE
CL
FLAT BOTTOM DITCH
FBD
FINISHED FLOOR
F.F.
SERVICE ENTRANCE SECTION
SES
CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
NORTHING
EASTING
CUBIC FEET PER SECOND
EXISTING
EASEMENT
TYPICAL
TOWNSHIP
SOUTH
WEST
ELEVATION
CMU
MAX.
MIN.
N
E
CFS
EX
ESMT
TYP
T
S
W
EL
POINT OF INTERSECTION
PI
SECTION
SEC
SUP LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE WEST HALF OF SECTION 17, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST
OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA. SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST
OF THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA
COUNTY, ARIZONA; EXCEPT THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 20; AND SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH,
RANGE 6 WEST OF THE GILA AND ALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN,
MARICOPA COUNTY, ARIZONA; EXCEPT THE EAST HALF OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION
21; AND THE NORTH HALF AND THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF SECTION 28, TOWNSHIP 1 SOUTH, RANGE 6 WEST OF
THE GILA AND SALT RIVER BASE AND MERIDIAN, MARICOPA COUNTY,
ARIZONA, LYING NORTH OF THE PACIFIC RAILROAD RIGHT OF WAY.
COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 1753.36 GROSS ACRES LESS 65' OF
COUNTY RIGHT OF WAY ALONG ELLIOT ROAD AND 55' OF COUNTY
RIGHT OF WAY ALONG 395TH AVENUE FOR A NET AREA OF 1739.43
ACRES MORE OR LESS.
W. ELLIOT ROAD
395TH AVE.
383RD AVE.
W. SALOME HWY
S. WINTERSBURG RD
INTERSTATE 10
SITE
VICINITY MAP
(N.T.S.)
NARRAMORE RD.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
UTILITY
PROVIDER
CONTACT
FIRE
ARIZONA FIRE AND MEDICAL AUTHORITY
18818 N. SPANISH GARDEN DRIVE
SUN CITY WEST, AZ 85375
623-544-5400
KANE NIXON
POLICE
MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF BUCKEYE
SUBSTATION
100 N. APACHE
BUCKEYE, AZ 85326
602-237-2078
GARBAGE
ALLIED WASTE
4811 W LOWER BUCKEYE RD
PHOENIX, AZ
602-237-2078
TELEPHONE
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES
1-800-475-7526
WATER
PRIVATE WELL
WASTE WATER PRIVATE SEPTIC
ELECTRIC
APS
10025 N. 21ST AVE., BLDG L
PHOENIX, AZ 85021
602-328-1342
DRAWING INDEX
DWG NO
TITLE
C001
COVER SHEET
C100
KEY PLAN
SITE PLAN
SITE PLAN
C102
C103
SECTIONS
C104
SOLAR DETAILS
C105
SITE DETAILS
C106
SITE DETAILS
C107
O&M BUILDING
C108
LOW WATER CROSSING SECTION AND DETAIL
C109
SUBSTATION SITE PLAN PHASE 1
C110
SUBSTATION SITE PLAN PHASE 2
401-46-004
401-46-005
401-46-006A
401-46-007A,B
401-46-008
401-46-009
401-46-010
401-46-011
401-46-012A,B
401-46-013
STATE TRUST LAND
PARCEL LIST
AVSE - LOT COVERAGE CALCULATION
Length (ft)
Width (ft)
Height (ft)
Quantity
Sq.Ft.
Acres
Total Coverage Acres, New Design:
0.27
AVSE SUP Total Acreage:
1,737.68
Lot Coverage:
0.02%
S. WINTERSBURG RD
AGGREGATE BASE
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PAVEMENT
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY
ENLARGED PLAN/ DETAIL BOUNDARY
PROP
PROPOSED
PHASE 1 AREA CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT
C101
SOLAR SETBACK BOUNDARY
NEW FIREWATER LINE
W
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
East O&M Building
98
37
19
1
7,252
0.17
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
Water Tank
30 (dia.)
30
4
2,828
Substation Control House
40
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1,600
0.06
0.04
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03/28/2025
RECEIVED 9. APR 25
Z240025 - 3. SUB
O&M Buildings
387th Ave
Southern Pacific Tr
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if you update this grab the trackers from teh
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11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
KEY PLAN
174653
C100
C
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174653C100.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
C101
NORTH
EXISTING MESQUITE
GENERATING STATION
CENTENNIAL WASH
EXISTING
HASSAYAMPA
SWITCHYARD
ELLIOT ROAD
S 379TH AVE
S 383RD AVE
S 395TH AVE
S 391ST AVE
EXISTING ARLINGTON
VALLEY GENERATING
STATION
EXISTING MESQUITE
SOLAR STATION
EXISTING ARLINGTON
VALLEY SUBSTATION
115 KV GEN-TIE
MESQUITE SOLAR
EXISTING 230 kV
TRANSMISSION LINE
LEGEND:
PHASE 1 ( CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT)
PHASE 2
0
SCALE IN FEET
1000'
2000'
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sheets
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file
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description
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ckd
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Inches
Millimeters
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
C102
EXISTING MESQUITE SOLAR
230 KV GEN-TIE
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
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JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
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PARCEL NO. 20
- UNASSESSED -
SEP II, LLC
JVERMA D-OB
A.P.N. 401-46-010
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
U N A S S E S S E D
SRP AG IM
A
U N A S S E S S E D
LSP ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-47-051A
ER, LLC/ SRP AG IMP
017M
ZONE: IND-2
387/NARRAMORE 20, LLC
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-46-007A
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-46-006B
ZONE: RU-190
A.P.N. 401-46-007B
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-46-008
A.P.N. 401-46-006A
A.P.N. 401-46-005
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395TH AVE.
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387TH AVE.
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A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
A. TRAVIS
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SITE PLAN
174653
C101
C
-
-
174653C101.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
W ELLIOT RD
S 391ST AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
ARLINGTON VALLEY
POWER PLANT
WINTERS WASH
WEST SITE
ENTRANCE
EXISTING WELL
C103
A
C103
B
3
5
6
C103
E
EAST SITE ENTRANCE
EMERGENCY SITE ENTRANCE
5
S 395TH AVENUE
S 379TH AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
EXISTING 10'± DIRT ROAD
7
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2
9
8
ZONE X
ZONE A
ZONE X
ZONE A
ZONE X
ZONE A
ZONE A
ZONE X
ZONE X
ZONE A
FLOOD PLAIN BOUNDARY
FLOOD PLAIN BOUNDARY
FLOOD PLAIN BOUNDARY
EXISTING WELL
9
WASH CROSSING
11
UNASSESSED STATE TRUST LAND
10
NORTH
0
SCALE IN FEET
400'
800'
EXISTING 16'
DIRT ROAD
14
EX 50'
GAS ESMT
EX 25'
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EX 8' ELEC
ESMT
EX 8' ELEC
ESMT
EX 50' GAS
ESMT
EX 33' ROAD
ESMT
PROPOSED 20'
AGGREGATE
ROAD
PROPOSED
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ROAD
115 KV GEN-TIE
3303'-4"
1322'
660'
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3963'
EX 65'
COUNTY
R/W
PRESERVE
55' COUNTY
R/W
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GEN-TIE
ESMT
SEE ENLARGED
PLAN SHEET
C109
PRESERVE
55' COUNTY
R/W
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ROAD
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LAND
TRUST
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ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
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2
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12
SEE ENLARGED
PLAN SHEET
C110
C103
F
15' TRAIL CORRIDOR
PER MARICOPA
COUNTY TRAIL
SYSTEM MASTER
PLAN
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D
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B
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EXISTING 230 kV
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LINE
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EASEMENT
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AVSE PHASE 1 CURRENTLY
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
EX 8' ELEC
ESMT
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EXISTING 24' DIRT ROAD
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2644.45'
40'
RESERVED R/W
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RESERVED R/W
55'
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
1
KEY NOTES
SUBSTATION. SEE DETAIL 2, C106.
2
O&M BUILDING SEE SHEET C107.
3
CHAIN LINK FENCE SEE DETAIL 2, SHEET C105.
4
SOLAR SETBACK
5
ROLLING GATE SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET C105.
6
STORMWATER BASINS
7
BATTERY STORAGE (OPTIONAL) SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET
C106
8
SOLAR BLOCK SEE DETAIL 1, SHEET C104
9
DOUBLE SWING GATE SEE DETAIL 1, SHEET C105
10
CONSTRUCTION LAYDOWN AREA (OPTIONAL), SEE
SHEET C109
11
LOW WATER CROSSING DETAIL, SHEET C108
12
DRAINAGE SWALE
13
ENTRY MONUMENT SEE DETAIL 4, SHEET C105
14
PAVED SITE ENTRANCE ROAD WITHIN COUNTY R/W
PER DETAIL 1, SHEET C103
15
DIVERSION DITCH/EARTHEN BERM
16
20' WIDE CLASS II AGGREGATE ROAD
EXISTING CONTOUR
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EXISTING ELECTRIC LINE
NEW ELECTRIC LINE
DRAINAGE FLOW PATH
LEGEND
NEW ROAD
EXISTING EASEMENT LINE OR
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
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NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE
SITE BOUNDARY LINE
E
PAVEMENT
FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY
PHASE 1 AREA CURRENTLY UNDER
DEVELOPMENT
SOLAR SETBACK BOUNDARY
NEW FIREWATER LINE
W
1" = 400'
PARCEL F
PARCEL:
A:
APN 401-47-029E
FITZPATRICK KRISTI L
ZONE: RU-190
B:
APN: 401-47-029R
ANDERSON RONALD E/DELPHA W
ZONE: RU-190
C:
APN: 401-47-042T
ANDERSON RONALD E DELPHA W
ZONE: RU-190
D:
APN: 401-47-042K
CHAU DUNG NGOC
ZONE: RU-190
E:
APN: 401-47-042J
SANCHEZ MARI
ZONE: RU-190
F:
APN: 410-47-042G
VALLEY VERDE
ENTERPRISES INC
ZONE: RU-190
PARCEL E
PARCEL D
PARCEL C
PARCELB
PARCEL A
R/W PRESERVATION SETBACK
55'
RESERVED R/W
55'
55'
55'
ASLD R/W # 18-121707
ASLD R/W # 18-115752 &
EMERGENCY ACCESSWAY
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
NARRAMORE ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
03/28/2025
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SEP II, LLC/ MESQUITE POWER, LLC/ SRP AG IMP
A.P.N. 401-46-018C
D B FARMS LE # 01-1577
A.P.N. 401-46-027
PARCEL NO. 20
- UNASSESSED -
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
DUKE E
A
00
PARCEL NO. 3
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-46-014
SMITH
SOUTH
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DUKE E
A
U N A S S E S S E D
00196-0234 M.C.R.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO /OPERATIVE/
A.P.N. 401-46-970
A.P.N. 401-46-014
A.P.N. 401-46-015
A.P.N. 401-46-015
A.P.N. 401-46-012B
A.P.N. 401-46-011
PARCEL NO. 6
A.P.N.
A.P
00196-0234 M.C.R.
SOUTHERN PACIFIC CO /OPERATIVE/
A.P.N. 401-46-970
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-46-016
99-0917514 M.C.R.
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
A.P.N. 401-45-011
PARCEL NO. 6
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
SEP II, LLC/ MESQUITE POWER, LLC/ SRP AG IMP
A.P.N. 401-49-017M
ZONE: RU-190
ZONE: RU-190
ZONE: RU-190
ARLINGTON VALLEY, LLC
ZONE: RU-190
ZONE: RU-190
A.P.N. 401-46-004
A.P.N. 401-46-009
A.P.N. 401-46-011
A.P.N. 401-46-012A
A.P.N. 401-46-012B
A.P.N. 401-46-013
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11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SITE PLAN
174653
C102
C
-
-
174653C102.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
C103
B
C103
F
3
6
SOUTHERN PACIFIC RAILROAD
FLOOD FRINGE
C103
G
WASH CROSSING
ZONE A
ZONE AE
EX 50'
GAS R/W
6
11
WINTERS WASH
9
6
9
3
ZONE A
ZONE AE
ZONE X
ZONE AE
ZONE X
ZONE AE
FLOOD PLAIN BOUNDARY
FLOOD PLAIN BOUNDARY
EXISTING WELL
FLOODWAY
EX 25'
ESMT
EX 8' ELEC
ESMT
200' ELEC
ESMT
200' ELEC
ESMT
200' ELEC
ESMT
3949'
2642'
1320'
211'
4427'
6
C103
J
6
15
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
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10
9
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
15' TRAIL CORRIDOR
PER MARICOPA
COUNTY TRAIL
SYSTEM MASTER
PLAN
C103
J
AVSE PHASE 1 CURRENTLY
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
C103
D
4
1
KEY NOTES
SUBSTATION. SEE DETAIL 2, C106.
2
O&M BUILDING SEE SHEET C107.
3
CHAIN LINK FENCE SEE DETAIL 2, SHEET C105.
4
SOLAR SETBACK
5
ROLLING GATE SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET C105.
6
STORMWATER BASINS
7
BATTERY STORAGE (OPTIONAL) SEE DETAIL 3, SHEET
C106
8
SOLAR BLOCK SEE DETAIL 1, SHEET C104
9
DOUBLE SWING GATE SEE DETAIL 1, SHEET C105
10
CONSTRUCTION LAYDOWN AREA (OPTIONAL), SEE
SHEET C109
11
LOW WATER CROSSING DETAIL, SHEET C108
12
DRAINAGE SWALE
13
ENTRY MONUMENT SEE DETAIL 4, SHEET C105
14
PAVED SITE ENTRANCE ROAD WITHIN COUNTY R/W
PER DETAIL 1, SHEET C103
15
DIVERSION DITCH/EARTHEN BERM
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20' WIDE CLASS II AGGREGATE ROAD
EXISTING CONTOUR
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NEW ELECTRIC LINE
DRAINAGE FLOW PATH
LEGEND
NEW ROAD
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RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE
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SITE BOUNDARY LINE
E
PAVEMENT
FLOODPLAIN BOUNDARY
PHASE 1 AREA CURRENTLY UNDER
DEVELOPMENT
SOLAR SETBACK BOUNDARY
NEW FIREWATER LINE
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02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
NORTH
0
SCALE IN FEET
400'
800'
1" = 400'
55'
RESERVED R/W
55'
RESERVED R/W
55'
R/W PRESERVATION SETBACK
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C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
S 379TH AVENUE (ALIGNMENT)
ARLINGTON ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
03/28/2025
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A
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FIELD
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NATIVE SOIL MOISTURE
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EXISTING GRADE
CUT REQUIRED
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FENCE
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GRADE
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GRADE
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DENSITY UNLESS
OTHERWISE STATED BY THE
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT.
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-
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ROAD LOOKING SOUTH
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10'
CL
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THICKNESS PER
GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT.
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A.B.C.
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1
PRIMARY SITE ACCESS ROAD
LOOKING SOUTH
NOT TO SCALE
MATCH
EXISTING
GRADE
EXISTING
GRADE
MATCH
EXISTING
GRADE
EXISTING
GRADE
C101
C102
J
SECTION
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SECTIONS
174653
C103
C
-
-
174653C103.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
-
2
-
2
-
2
-
2
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
-
2
2% MAX
4:1 MAX
4:1 MAX
-
2
-
2
-
2
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SOLAR DETAILS
174653
C104
C
-
-
174653C104.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
15' TO 20'
4'-0" ±
VARIES DEPENDING
ON MANUFACTURER
VARIES DEPENDING
ON MANUFACTURER
VARIES DEPENDING
ON MANUFACTURER
9' MAX.
NOT TO SCALE
24' - ROW TO
ROW SPACING
785' - ±(45) TRACKER ROWS
316' - (84) -
MODULE TRACKER
316' - (84) -
MODULE TRACKER
20'
MIN.
12' MIN.
C003-C004
1
TYPICAL SOLAR TRACKING
BLOCK
NOT TO SCALE
-
A
TRACKER SOLAR PANEL PLAN -
FRONT VIEW
NOT TO SCALE
-
B
TRACKER SOLAR PANEL PLAN -
FRONT VIEW
-
B
-
A
C106
1
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
ACCESS ROAD
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SITE DETAILS
174653
C105
C
-
-
174653C105.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
ROD
TRUSS
BRACE
LINE POST
FABRIC
CHAIN LINK
10'-0" MAXIMUM
MULTIPLES OF
10'-0" (MAXIMUM)
END BAY
POST
CORNER
(TYPICAL)
CONCRETE
2"
3'-6"
6"
3'-0"
9" MINIMUM
1'-0" MINIMUM
3'-6"
6"
3'-0"
6'-0"
BARBED WIRE
1'-0"
PADLOCK
ACCOMMODATE
LATCH TO
BRACE
CONCRETE
(TYPICAL)
3'-0"
6"
3'-6"
2"
1'-0"
BRACE
GATE POST
1'-0" MINIMUM
9" MINIMUM
2'-6"
PLUNGER ROD CATCH
GATE OPENING BETWEEN POSTS, WIDTH PER PLAN
GATE POST
GATE FRAME
BARBED WIRE
TRUSS
ROD
CHAIN
LINK
FABRIC
TRUSS
ROD
CHAIN
LINK
FABRIC
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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x
x
x
x
x
x
4 1/2"
12"
6"
3'-0"
2"
1'-0"
6'-0"
GATE OPENING
BALLAST LENGTH
NO FABRIC THIS PORTION OF GATE
12"
BARBED-WIRE
EXTENSION
SECURED
SIDE
PLAN
LATCH POST
FRONT STOP
TOP RAIL
BARBED WIRE
GATE POST
GATE POST
REAR STOP
TOP OF PIPE
TUBING
ROLLER
CLAMPS
BOTTOM
RAIL ROLLER
OFFSET LATCH POST TO MEET
GATE, BRING FENCE BACK INTO
ALIGNMENT WITHIN 20'
GATE POST
GATE POST
BOTTOM RAIL ROLLER
ROLLER
BOTTOM RAIL
CONCRETE
(TYPICAL)
LATCH
CHAIN LINK
FABRIC (TYP)
TENSION
WIRE
1 5/8" O.D.
BRACES
(TYP)
WELD ALL
JOINTS (TYP)
GATE FRAME
ROLLER
POST
A
-
1
DOUBLE SWING GATE
-
2
FENCE DETAIL
-
3
ROLLING GATE
-
A
SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE
NOT TO SCALE
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TYPICAL LIGHT POLE DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
-
5
TYPICAL WALL MOUNT
LIGHT DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
FULLY
SHIELDED
FIXTURE
FINISHED GRADE
CONCRETE POST
SUPPORT
(TYPICAL)
FULLY
SHIELDED
FIXTURE
18' POLE
(TYPICAL)
NOTE:
1.
LIGHTING FIXTURES WILL BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
PER THE MARICOPA COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
2.
LIGHTING FIXTURES WILL BE LOCATED IN AND NEAR
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE AREAS, ABOVE DOORWAYS,
AND WITHIN THE COMMON SERVICES AREA
-
4
ENTRY MONUMENT
NOT TO SCALE
NOTE:
1.
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENTRY MONUMENT WILL BE SIMILAR TO THE
REFERENCE MONUMENT SHOWN. MONUMENT WILL BE APPROXIMATELY 4' TALL X
15' WIDE, UNLIT, BLOCK CONSTRUCTION, AND PAINTED TO MATCH SURROUNDING
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
2.
THE MONUMENT WILL LIKELY BE LOCATED NEAR S 363RD AVE AND W NARRAMORE
RD.
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
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15
16
description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
6'-0"
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
3'-0"
3'-0"
EX
F
F
F
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2
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A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SITE DETAILS
174653
C106
C
-
-
174653C106.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
INVERTER SKID
FOUNDATION
MV TRANSFORMER
SCADA EQUIPMENT
(AS REQUIRED)
WEATHER STATION &
SCADA EQUIPMENT
(AS REQUIRED)
DC
DISCONNECTS
INVERTER
INVERTER
MV TRANSFORMER
MV TRANSFORMER
INVERTER SKID
FOUNDATION
10' MAX.
20' MAX.
-
A
ELEVATION
NOTES:
1.
SUBSTATION HAS CRUSHED ROCK SURFACE COURSE
NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE
NEW CHAIN LINK FENCE
C101
2
TYPICAL SUBSTATION
32.0'
12.0'
SCALE: 1/8" = 1'
CONTROL
HOUSE
-
A
-
B
-
C
-
B
SECTION
-
C
SECTION
C101
1
TYPICAL INVERTER SKID
C101
3
BATTERY STORAGE CONTAINER
275.0'
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
1
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16
description
contract
MV TRANSFORMER (TYP)
BATTERY
ENCLOSURE (TYP)
6" CONCRETE
PAD (TYP)
7'-6"
8'-4"
9'-8"
CABLE TRAY (TYP)
28'-11"
28'-11"
275'-0"
275'-0"
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
O&M BUILDING
174653
C107
C
-
-
174653C107.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
-
1
FRONT ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4" = 1'-0"
GENERAL NOTE:
1.
O&M BUILDING TO INCLUDE ADA-ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM(S).
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
1
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
I
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F
E
D
C
B
A
15
16
description
contract
-
2
LEFT ELEVATION
SCALE : 1/4" = 1'-0"
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
COPYRIGHT ©
B. SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
LOW WATER CROSSING SECTION AND DETAIL
174653
C108
C
-
-
174653C108.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
-
B
-
A
-
A
SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
-
B
SECTION
NOT TO SCALE
FLOWLINE
CONCRETE CUTOFF WALL
12" MIN SCARIFY AND COMPACT 95%
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY PER ASTM
D698 ±2% OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT
RIPRAP D50 = 6"
D50=1" GRAVEL
PROOF ROLLED WITH FULLY LOADED TRUCK
FLOWLINE
CONCRETE CUTOFF WALL
ACCESS ROAD
ACCESS ROAD
12" WIDE X 24" DEEP
CONCRETE CUTOFF WALL
12" MIN SCARIFY AND COMPACT 95%
MAXIMUM DRY DENSITY PER ASTM
D698 ±2% OPTIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT
RIPRAP D50 = 6"
D50=1" GRAVEL
PROOF ROLLED WITH FULLY LOADED TRUCK
12'-20' ACCESS ROAD WIDTH
5% MAX
5% MAX
DIMENSION PER PLAN
DIMENSION PER PLAN
8"
3"
12"
2% MIN
2% MIN
5% MAX
5% MAX
12'-20'
DIMENSION PER PLAN
DIMENSION PER PLAN
12" (TYP)
24" (TYP)
8"
3"
-
1
LOW WATER CROSSING DETAIL
NOT TO SCALE
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
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15
16
description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
03/28/2025
TOH CNT
TOH CNT
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COPYRIGHT ©
B SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SUBSTATION SITE PLAN PHASE 1
174653
C109
C
-
-
174653C109.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
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A
15
16
description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
NORTH
0
SCALE IN FEET
10'
20'
PARKING COUNT:
REQUIRED PARKING:
INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE USES: 1,924 SF / 1,000 = 1.92 SPACES
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED: 2 SPACES
ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIRED: 2 X 0.05 = 1 (0.1) SPACES
PROVIDED PARKING:
8 SPACES, 1 OF WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE
18'
TYP
9'
TYP
STANDARD PARKING STALLS (7)
VAN ACCESSIBLE STALL
-
1
PARKING DETAL
10'
WATER
STORAGE
TANK
TRANSFORMER
SEPTIC TANK/LEACH
FIELD
O&M BUILDING
(3,626 SF)
WATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION
LAYDOWN AREA
SUBSTATION
CONTROL HOUSE
SEE PARKING DETAIL
1, THIS SHEET
20'
113'
115'
LIGHT POLE, SHEET C105, DETAIL 4
12'
10'
10'
10'
60'
ENTRY MONUMENT
AVSE PHASE 1 CURRENTLY
UNDER DEVELOPMENT
16' (TYP)
5' (TYP)
28'-11" (TYP)
9' (TYP)
16' (TYP)
5' (TYP)
28'-11" (TYP)
9' (TYP)
20' (TYP)
73'
113'
47'
22'
9'
9'
15'
18'
12'
B
02/14/25 CGR
JTD
NORTH
0
SCALE IN FEET
50'
100'
1" = 50'
1" = 10'
11"
18'
CONCRETE OR ASPHALT SURFACING
PER ADA REQUIREMENTS
AGGREGATE SURFACING
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
98'
37'
20'
40'
BESS AREA
C
03/27/25 CGR
JTD
REVISED PER COUNTY COMMENTS
10'
FIRE WATER
STORAGE TANK
NARRAMORE ROAD (ALIGNMENT)
RESERVED R/W
55'
03/28/2025
890
890
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AC
AC
AC
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COPYRIGHT ©
B SVOR
T. DOWELL
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY
SUBSTATION SITE PLAN PHASE 2
174653
C110
C
-
-
174653C110.dwg
2018
MARICOPA COUNTY, AZ
FIRM LICENSE NO. 11523
816-333-9400
KANSAS CITY, MO 64114
9400 WARD PARKWAY
BURNS & McDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC.
A
11/15/24 BNS
JTD
ISSUED FOR PERMIT
of
sheet
sheets
project
rev.
drawing
file
detailed
designed
no.
date
description
by
ckd
no.
date
by
ckd
Scale For Microfilming
Inches
Millimeters
1
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
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B
A
15
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description
contract
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
NORTH
0
SCALE IN FEET
50'
100'
PARKING COUNT:
REQUIRED PARKING:
INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE USES: 3,626 SF / 1000 = 3.62 SPACES
TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED: 4 SPACES
ACCESSIBLE PARKING REQUIRED: 4 X 0.05 = 1 (0.2) SPACES
PROVIDED PARKING:
8 SPACES, 1 OF WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE
18'
TYP
9'
TYP
STANDARD PARKING STALLS (7)
VAN ACCESSIBLE STALL
-
1
PARKING DETAL
10'
SCALE : 1" = 10'-0"
WATER STORAGE
TANK
TRANSFORMER
SEPTIC TANK/LEACH
FIELD
O&M BUILDING
(3,626 SF)
WATER
TREATMENT
SYSTEM
SUBSTATION
CONTROL HOUSE
(800 SF)
SEE PARKING DETAIL 1,
THIS SHEET
30'
FIRE WATER
STORAGE
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ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR, LLC
GENERAL
COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
CASE #: CPA240007
REVISION 2
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
RECEIVED 14.FEB 25
CPA240007
CONTENTS
1.0
Part A - Executive Summary ................................................................................................... 1
1.1.
On-Site and Regional Location .................................................................................................. 1
1.2.
CPA Size and Description of Land Use Types by Acreage .............................................. 1
1.3.
Road/Transportation Systems Serving the Project.......................................................... 2
1.4.
Suitability with Surrounding Land Use ................................................................................. 2
2.0
Comprehensive Plan Benefits and Improvements (Application, Part
B)
2
3.0
Comprehensive Plan Compatibility (Application, Part C) ........................................... 4
3.1 Land use patterns ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2. Infrastructure ....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.3. Roads, sewers, and water systems .............................................................................................. 5
3.4 Traffic ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
3.5 Livability and health and safety ..................................................................................................... 5
3.6 Natural environment and scenic quality .................................................................................... 6
4.0
Consistency with the Overall Intent of the Comprehensive Plan
(Application, Part D) .................................................................................................................. 7
4.1 Comprehensive Plan ........................................................................................................................... 7
4.2 U.S. Highway 80Area Plan ................................................................................................................ 8
5.0
Consistency with the Specific Goals and Policies Contained within
the Area Plan (Application, Part E) ...................................................................................... 8
6.0
Other Pertinent Information as Requested by the Maricopa County
Planning Department Staff. (Application, Part F) ......................................................... 16
TABLES
Table 1: Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Elements ..................................................................... 9
Table 2: Consistency with Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan Elements ............................................... 14
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1.0
Part A - Executive Summary
Arlington Solar Energy, LLC. (Applicant), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RWE Clean Energy Development, LLC,
is proposing to construct Phase 2 of the Arlington Valley Solar Energy (AVSE) Project (Project), located on up
to 1,753 acres for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and battery energy storage systems (BESS). The Project was
subject to previous approvals including a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (200808) and Special Use Permit
(Z2009063) and subsequent amendments. The subject of this request is for the change in proposed land use
to support the addition of solar PV panels on approximately 320 acres (Project Area) of lands under the
jurisdiction of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona
(County). This narrative report addresses the required information to support the Applicant’s request for a
General Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) for the Project Area.
The purpose of this General CPA request is to amend the Vision 2030 Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan
to allow the development of the additional proposed Project Area. The Project Area is located within the Old
U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan on lands currently designated in the Area Plan as Rural Densities (0-1 dwellings
units per acre [d.u./ac]) and zoned as Rural (RU-190) (19,000 square feet per dwelling unit). This General
CPA request is to change the future Area Plan designation from their current land use designation of Rural
Densities to Utilities to accommodate the proposed Project expansion area. The Applicant is also submitting
an application to the County to request a Zone Change with Overlay from the current Rural (RU-190) to
Industrial 2 (IND-2) for the Phase 2 development including the additional ASLD parcel and the original AVSE
area.
The proposed Project will allow for an efficient, economic, reliable, and safe solar energy generating facility.
1.1.
On-Site and Regional Location
The proposed Project is located approximately 50 miles west of Phoenix and approximately 7.5 miles west of
the community of Arlington in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona. The subject Project Area consists of
approximately 320 acres of Arizona State Trust lands managed by ASLD.
The Project Area is located in Township 1 South, Range 6 West, Section 17 and is bounded by South 395th
Avenue to the west, Elliot Road to the North, 391st Avenue to the east, and an existing 230 kilovolt (kV)
transmission line runs along the southern boundary of the Project Area.
1.2.
CPA Size and Description of Land Use Types by Acreage
This request is for a General CPA to change the land use designations of the 320-acre Project Area from the
current Area Plan land use designation of Rural Densities to the Utilities land use designation. Land use for
the remainder of the AVSE project (1,433 acres) was previously changed from Rural to Industrial as part of a
prior Major CPA (CPA 200808) and subsequent amendments (CPA 200916, COA 200917, and CPA 200919).
The primary current land use within the Project Area is vacant undeveloped desert land and the surrounding
Project Area has been historically used for livestock grazing and agriculture. Land cover within the Project
boundary is similar to that in the surrounding landscape to the north and south and consists of vacant desert
lands with native habitat. Native habitat will be excluded from the development footprint. Utility use is
common near the Project, with various pipelines, transmission lines, solar facilities, and a power generating
station bordering the western, eastern, and southern portion of the Project.
The Project Area is comprised entirely of one currently unleased ASLD parcel. Properties to the immediate
north, east, and west are privately owned and the parcel to the south is also owned by ASLD.
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1.3.
Road/Transportation Systems Serving the Project
Primary access to the Project Area will be from Elliot Road and South 395th Avenue. Elliot Road is a minor
arterial two-lane paved and county-maintained roadway that provides access to the Project Area from Salome
Highway and Old U.S. Highway 80 to the east. Salome Highway and U.S. Highway 80 are principle arterial
roadways that provide access between developed urban areas to unincorporated areas within Maricopa
County. South 395th Avenue is a local single-lane dirt roadway that extends south from Elliot Road and
currently provides access to the existing solar facility immediately west of the Project Area. The Project Area
is bordered to the east by 191st Avenue which is a dirt road that extends south from Elliot Road and connects
to West Narramore Road. There are many unnamed unpaved roads within the vicinity of the Project that run
between agricultural fields and provide access to adjacent lands.
1.4.
Suitability with Surrounding Land Use
This site is in a relatively remote area within close proximity to the regional electric grid, making it ideal for
solar development and will be an expansion of the approved AVSE solar project as part of the Phase 2
construction. The general area surrounding the Project Area includes a significant amount of local
infrastructure development, including pipelines, transmission lines, solar facilities, and a power generating
station. The proposed Project is consistent with these surrounding land uses and is evidenced by the approval
of prior solar facilities and a power generating project adjacent to the Project Area, namely the Mesquite Solar
Complex (CPA 2013004) immediately west and the Mesquite Generating Station (CPA 2000004) immediately
east of the Project Area.
The site is on generally flat vacant land with bare soils and native desert vegetation and is surrounded by
solar facilities, utility uses, and commercial/industrial uses. Given the existing site grade, construction will
not require intensive grading and existing topography, and contours will be maintained to the extent
practicable. Once constructed, there will be minimal ground disturbance or vehicular activity. The Project will
not generate noise and will only require minimal water usage.
The solar arrays will be noticeable mainly along roadways from up to a quarter or half mile of the Project
Area, depending on direction. It will blend into the landscape as distance increases. In addition, there are
many solar array fields around the Project Area and additional areas approved for solar. There are many
parcels around the Project Area; however, there are very few residential properties with homes or structures
based on aerial imagery from 2024, site visits, and Applicant information. Based on County information, there
are 8 unique property ownership entities within 300 feet of the Project. There are no residences within 300
feet of the Project and no residential housing developments near the Project Area. The nearest residences are
located approximately 0.1 mile north of the Project Area and north of Elliot Road. These properties are also
across from the existing Mesquite Solar Complex. These properties will see a change in views; however, they
are already within 0.1 mile of an existing solar facility. The proposed Project will be at a similar grade and
views will be offset by existing linear barriers. If required, the Applicant will install screening at an applicable
opacity per zoning requirements and in coordination with the County to minimize visual impacts.
2.0
Comprehensive Plan Benefits and Improvements (Application, Part B)
The County places demonstrable value on alternative energy development, as evidenced by the strategic
priorities and core principles of the County’s Vison 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Maricopa County explicitly
identifies encouraging solar energy development as an important goal, particularly in Economic Growth
Policy 10, Energy Goal 2, Energy Policy 6, and Water Resources Policy 5.
The proposed Project as a renewable energy generation facility is consistent with the County’s mission and
goals for strategic priorities and development of a balanced regional economy.
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This amendment will also improve the overall Area Plan because it will provide additional economic
opportunities in an efficient growth pattern with negligible environmental impacts as outlined in subsequent
sections. Amending the Area Plan will allow the Project and County to use efficient renewable energy and
zero-emissions facilities, land use designations, and existing infrastructure (e.g., transmission lines,
substations, and road networks) to create economic opportunities for local communities consistent with
Economic Development Goal (ED) 1 and Growth Areas Goal (G.1) in the Area Plan.
The Project, as a utility-scale renewable energy generation and storage facility, is in direct alignment with the
County’s mission and guiding principles for leadership and strategic priorities to leverage its resources to
provide for a balanced regional economy. The Project will benefit the local, county, state, and regional
economy by providing employment opportunities for hundreds of experienced professionals during
construction of the AVSE solar facility which will occur over a 12 – 18 month construction window for each
phase, as well as revenue opportunities for local businesses.
The actual number of jobs will ultimately depend upon the selected technology, final size and layout of the
Project components, and timing of construction. It is anticipated that a peak workforce of up to 300
construction workers representing typical construction specialties will be required for construction of the
AVSE Project. The Project would also provide up to 12 long-term jobs during operations.
Furthermore, the electricity generated by the Project will be distributed to the regional electrical grid,
supplying the county, state and wider west/southwest regions. The generation of solar electricity could also
result in improved air quality through reduced emissions for electric generation and alternative fuel use,
providing a benefit to air quality in Maricopa County, aligning with the county’s Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Goal 1 and Area Plan Environmental Goal E1.
Site characteristics have been taken into consideration to ensure the Project will be consistent with and
uphold the County’s Comprehensive Plan policies and goals, and will enable efficient, responsible
development. Amending the Comprehensive Plan to allow for solar energy electric generation in this location
represents compatible land use strategy and efficient development patterns near existing solar facilities and
electric utilities.
The county’s Land Use Goal 1, Land Use Policy 33, Energy Goal 3 and the Area Plan Land Use Goal L1 for
efficient development patterns will be supported by the Project, given the location in an area that allows for
efficient interconnection with existing electrical infrastructure (i.e., numerous high voltage transmission
lines) serving regional electrical load growth. The area has a developed road system, such that the need for
additional infrastructure will be minimized and the Project will not place excess burden on existing
infrastructure, and existing and future road alignments will be maintained, supporting the County’s
Transportation Goal 2 and Transportation Policy 1 and Policy 2, as well as Goal T1 in the Area Plan.
Development on the site will occur immediate adjacent to areas of existing and prior development. Given the
existing land uses in the vicinity, and absence of special status species within the Project Area, there is low
potential for impacts to special status species within the proposed development footprint. Consistent with the
County’s Environmental Policy 5, desktop studies and site surveys have been conducted for biological,
cultural, and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jurisdictional features in the Project Area to
further define sensitive areas and the potential for impacts. All surveys were conducted in accordance with
ASLD requirements. The Applicant has sited the proposed Project to avoid sensitive resources and will
implement best management practices to avoid and minimize impacts during construction and operation of
the facility. Development will be consistent with the County’s Environmental Policy 8 and compatible with
Land Use Policy 22 and 27 and Environmental Policy 4. The Project is also compatible with the Environmental
Goal E.1 in the Area Plan.
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As a low water-use facility the solar Project will not require water in the generation of electrical power. It
may be noted that a minimal amount of water is necessary for panel and equipment maintenance, especially
as the site is located in a dusty environment. Water is expected to be sourced locally from existing wells or
other nearby water sources. Overall, operating solar PV systems is a relatively water-efficient way to generate
electricity, making it an ideal way to generate electricity in an environment where water is a priority. This
supports the County’s Water Resources Goal 4 and Water Resources Policy 3 and, 5 as well as the Water
Resources Goals W1 and W2 in the Area Plan.
In summary, the requested amendment constitutes an improvement to the overall Comprehensive Plan and is
not solely for the benefit of the Applicant because it will:
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Increase tax revenue;
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Create much needed jobs;
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Allow for development of land that is well‐suited for solar generation and renewable energy
development;
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Maintain a compatible land use that is consistent with adjacent and nearby land uses; and
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Minimize impacts to resources.
The Project will enable environmentally responsible and efficient land development and electrical generation
to support a decarbonized economy for county, state, and regional residents.
3.0
Comprehensive Plan Compatibility (Application, Part C)
The General CPA for the Project is expected to result in negligible adverse impacts on the Old U.S. Highway 80
Area Plan, as outlined below.
3.1 Land use patterns
The proposed Project is consistent and compatible with adjacent land uses which include solar and energy
generation, transmission/distribution infrastructure, as well as agriculture, transportation, and undeveloped
desert.
The effect on land use within the Project Area will be temporary due to a loss of undeveloped desert land
during the life of the Project; however, reclamation can restore the land to its previous undeveloped use at
the conclusion of the Project’s operational design life period, or could transition to alternate land uses per the
Area Plan. In addition, many wildlife species can continue to use the land beneath the solar arrays during the
operation of the facility. The land uses being proposed as part of the Project are consistent with the
surrounding solar and energy generation land uses already present. To reduce environmental and land use
impacts, washes and natural drainages will be avoided to the extent feasible, with potential minor impacts
from construction. This avoidance of these features is also consistent with Land Use Goal L.1 and
Environmental Goal E. 1 identified in the Area Plan. The proposed amendment will not adversely impact
surrounding land uses or patterns.
3.2. Infrastructure
The cost of the Project’s infrastructure such as the solar panels, roads, and access improvements are the
responsibility of the owner/developer of the Project. The proposed amendment will not require public
expenditures for larger or more expensive infrastructure.
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3.3. Roads, sewers, and water systems
The Project may require improvements to roads such as grading and base layers for Project site access;
however, the costs for any improvements will be borne by the Applicant. The Project would construct an
operations and maintenance (O&M) building for use during operations and maintenance of the Project. An
exempt domestic well (i.e., not associated with groundwater rights) would provide water to the O&M
building(s). Where necessary, small, cartridge type reverse osmosis systems (using disposable cartridges)
would be installed at local fixtures. The sanitary waste system would include a septic tank and leach field. The
proposed amendment will not require public improvements to support the planned land uses.
3.4 Traffic
Increased traffic is expected during construction, but it will be temporary and concentrated during the
delivery of materials to the site. Impacts to the transportation network are anticipated to last approximately
12 to 24 months depending on Project phasing. There will be no significant increase in traffic during the
operational life of the Project following the construction phase. The Project will not impact planned land uses
during construction. Potential impacts during construction and operations of the facility will be further
addressed during subsequent entitlements approval processes. The Applicant also anticipates the
preparation of a traffic management plan prior to construction to minimize impacts on existing land uses and
access to the site. Overall, the proposed amendment will not adversely impact planned uses of the area due to
increased traffic.
3.5 Livability and health and safety
The vicinity of the Project Area has other solar projects and energy infrastructure including substations,
transmission and distribution lines, and a power generating station. Preparation, construction, and operation
of the Project will not be expected to impact any residential areas or the health and safety of present and
future residents. The Project will be enclosed by security fencing to minimize access to the facilities per
County and electrical generation facility standards. Given the distance to residences and other existing
barriers, screening to minimize visual impacts is not anticipated for the Project; however, it may be included
in the areas closest to adjacent residential parcels if required.
Construction activities have the potential to generate emissions associated with heavy equipment operations;
however, emissions will be relatively low and temporary. The Applicant will use modern equipment to
minimize emissions during construction and will conduct routine inspection and maintenance activities to
prevent and minimize impacts from leaks and spills. The Applicant will also implement dust control measures
to manage fugitive dust emissions. Operation of the solar facility is not expected to generate air emissions.
Construction and operation of the solar facility is not expected to include the use of hazardous materials.
Materials that will be used onsite include fuels, oils, and lubricants associated with vehicles and equipment, as
well as oils associated with transformers and inverters during operation. Herbicides may also be used to
control invasive plants onsite but are not expected to be stored onsite and will be managed in accordance
with applicable County regulations. The Applicant will implement spill control measures to manage risks
from leaks and spills onsite.
Consistent with all rural areas, the Project could be subject to wildfires. The Project will attempt to reduce the
potential for fire to spread through efforts such as vegetation management and weed control.
The Project will be managed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations to minimize risk and
exposure to workers, the public, and the environment; therefore, the proposed amendment will not affect the
livability of the area or the health and safety of present and future residents.
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The Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) Consultation Department designated
Applicant’s affiliates Mesquite Solar 1, Mesquite Solar 2 and Mesquite Solar 3 as “STAR Sites” through the
Voluntary Protection Program (VPP). VPP is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA)
highest program of recognition across the United States. It recognizes employers and workers in private and
federal workplaces who have exemplified effective safety and health management systems to achieve injury
and illness rates that are more than 50 percent below the national average.
To qualify for VPP status, employers must submit an application to OSHA and undergo an onsite evaluation by
a team of safety and health professionals. VPP participants and sites earning the “STAR Site” designation
are re-evaluated every three to five years in order to remain in the program. VPP participants are exempt
from OSHA programmed inspections while they maintain their VPP status. This is the first time a solar plant
in Arizona has been recognized and awarded by ADOSH. Companies and jobsites that are awarded the STAR
designation demonstrate exemplary and comprehensive safety and health management systems. Operation of
the solar facility and BESS will be managed, monitored, and controlled by staff trained using the same
standards as Mesquite Solar Complex. The Project may also apply for VPP status.
3.6 Natural environment and scenic quality
The Applicant has completed a threatened and endangered species habitat assessment, wetlands and waters
delineation, cultural pedestrian survey, and baseline drainage study of the Project Area to document the
existing conditions. Each of these reports will be provided to the County under separate cover.
The potential for listed species within the Project Area is low. Although there is potential habitat in the native
vegetation areas associated with washes and drainages in the northeastern portion of the Project Area,
desktop reviews and field surveys to date have not identified any habitat for federally-listed species in the
Project Area. Sonoran pronghorn and Sonoran desert tortoise are unlikely to be observed within the Project
Area due to the absence of suitable habitat. There is suitable habitat for the monarch butterfly, however,
there does not appear to be any breeding habitat present in the Project Area. Suitable habitat for Western
burrowing owls were observed in the Project Area and will be managed in accordance with Arizona Game
and Fish Department (AZGFD) requirements including relocation to a suitable mitigation area, if appropriate.
Nesting bird surveys will be conducted prior to construction activities occurring during the nesting bird
season to avoid and minimize the potential for impacts to birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty
Act.
The proposed Project Area consists primarily of low growing creosote bush with sub-shrubs and scattered
cacti. Much of the Project Area is barren with surface gravels that form desert pavement. Native plants are
located in desert scrub and drainage areas predominantly in the northeast portion of the Project Area. Native
plants within the Project Area are protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law administered by the Arizona
Department of Agriculture. Native habitat and drainages will be avoided to the extent practicable; however, if
protected native plants are identified onsite prior to construction that must be removed, they will be
relocated or salvaged as required. Native plant removal, relocation, or sale will be noticed as required by
Arizona Administrative Code Title 3, Chapter 3, Article II.
A Class III Cultural Resources Survey consisting of a literature review and pedestrian survey was completed
for the Project Area. Based on the Class III report, there are two previously recorded archaeological sites, five
newly recorded archeological sites, and one newly recorded historical in-use structure located within the
state lands are for AVSE. One of the previously recorded sites is within the 320-acre Project Area (a historic
road), all others are within the previously approved AVSE Phase 2 state lands area to the south. Both
previously recorded sites were determined not eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places
(NRHP). The five newly recorded sites and in-use site have been recommended not eligible for listing in the
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NRHP. The Applicant will also implement an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan during construction to define the
steps to take in case of potential inadvertent discoveries.
Washes and drainage features are located primarily in the northeastern portion of the Project Area and flow
in a northeasterly direction. Wetland delineation surveys have been completed to determine the locations of
potentially jurisdictional wetlands and transition areas in the Project Area; based on summary information,
no water features in the 320-acre Project Area are potentially jurisdictional. Jurisdictional waters, if
applicable, will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable.
The Project is not anticipated to impact the scenic quality of the area. The site is relatively flat with minimal
topographic relief. The adjacent areas are also relatively flat and consist of existing electrical infrastructure
(e.g., distribution and transmission lines, substations, solar facilities, and a power generation station), and
transportation networks. Views toward the site are limited due to the flat terrain and will decrease with
distance. There are no designated scenic vista points or scenic roadways near the Project Area. The closest
known residences are located approximately 0.1 mile north of the Project Area. These scattered residences
are located north and northwest of Elliot Road. These properties will see a minor change in views; however,
they are already within 0.5 miles of an existing solar facility. The proposed Project will be at similar grade and
views and will be offset by existing linear barriers. If required, the Applicant will install screening at an
applicable opacity per zoning requirements and in coordination with the County to minimize visual impacts.
The proposed Project is located near existing electrical infrastructure and solar generating facilities and the
Applicant is committed to preventing long term adverse impacts to the local natural environment and scenic
quality of the site; therefore, the proposed amendment will not significantly impact the natural environment
or scenic quality of the area.
4.0 Consistency with the Overall Intent of the Comprehensive Plan
(Application, Part D)
4.1 Comprehensive Plan
This General CPA request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan itself as the Plan explicitly identifies the
support for and encouragement of alternative energy development, including solar generation (Economic
Growth Policy 10, Energy Goals 2 and 6, and Water Resources Policy 5). The Plan specifically identifies the
county’s potential to be a “global leader in renewable energy research and development, especially with
respect to solar energy.” This Project will include the generation of up to 50 MW of new solar energy to meet
the needs of a growing population in Maricopa County and the State of Arizona.
Solar energy development is important for the attraction of future solar and other alternative energy research
and development in Maricopa County, and solar provides many state, county, regional, and local benefits to
residents. Additionally, per the stated transportation goals, the Applicant has chosen land that is particularly
suitable for solar development, being close to other solar generation utility facilities, existing substations,
utility/transmission corridors, and existing transmission lines, as well as nearby existing transportation
networks, to provide energy more efficiently to the electrical grid.
The Project is also consistent with strategic principles of the Comprehensive Plan including Economic Growth
Policy 10 regarding leveraging solar resource potential to attract solar-related industries and alternative
energy research and development. The solar facility will also support Energy Policy 7 by providing a
renewable energy option and energy conservation. The Project will provide state, county, regional and local
benefits with job opportunities and production that will attract and support other business and industries
and further promote economic growth and development in a sustainable manner.
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The Project is consistent with the County’s vision to reduce the impacts of new development on
environmentally sensitive areas by maintaining a level of integrity that will avoid or mitigate impacts to
sensitive local flora and fauna. The impacts to water availability will also be positive, as solar generation
requires no water for electricity generation.
Maintaining each of these consistencies with the Maricopa County Comprehensive Plan displays leadership
and expertise within the solar industry, which will attract future renewable energy development and the
associated professional workers. As a result, local businesses will be economically bolstered by the
opportunity for retail provided by personnel living and working in the area. The narrative displays
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan in the implementation of the proposed Project.
4.2 U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan
The Project is also consistent with the overall intent of the applicable Area Plan, Old U.S. Highway 80 Area
Plan. The Area Plan contains a series of goals, objectives and policies used to define development standards,
guide public investment, and public and private decision-making.
The Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan “provides recommendations for various planning related issues. The plan
provides urban densities in certain areas while providing a rural alternative for those who wish to enjoy the
rural lifestyle. The plan promotes the compatibility of residential, commercial, industrial, and employment
land uses. The plan seeks to minimize impacts to the natural environment, reduce demand on groundwater
supplies, and encourage the protection of vital open space areas and wildlife habitat. Most importantly, the
Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan accounts for stakeholder and resident comments, concerns, and
recommendations. The proposed Project is consistent with and adheres to the goals, objectives, and policies
of the Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan (see section 5.0 Part E and Table 3).
5.0
Consistency with the Specific Goals and Policies Contained within the
Area Plan (Application, Part E)
The Project will use PV solar technology to generate and store renewable energy power consistent with the
clean energy goals of Maricopa County and State of Arizona. The potential environmental and economic
benefits of renewable energy development is a key element recognized in the Comprehensive Plan and is a
responsible economic development and growth element in the Area Plan, as indicated in many of the goals
and policies.
The Applicant has sited the Project in an area that is well suited for solar development. The Project is sited
within relatively flat lands and existing road networks that will not require substantial land grading and
preparation. The Project will also have minimal impacts on native landscapes and resources and will
minimize impacts on land use and existing infrastructure due to its proximity to existing solar facilities,
electric distribution and transmission lines, substations, power generation station, and transportation
networks.
The surrounding lands include compatible land uses such existing solar and electrical infrastructure, road
networks, and power generation facilities. The area has a very low development density with very few
existing residences. The existing visual setting is defined by current land uses and associated infrastructure
and development, including electrical infrastructure (e.g., transmission and distribution lines and solar
facilities) and the transportation network (e.g., major and minor roads, local/regional airports, and other
farm roads).
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The Project will add to the existing disturbed visual landscape; however, the flat terrain and relatively low-
profile nature of the facility components will minimize impacts. Views of the proposed solar panels will be
similar to the existing solar facilities and views already present in the landscape and are not expected to
adversely impact existing visual conditions or the viewshed.
This Project will assist the County in advancing its goals to encourage renewable energy development and the
creation of jobs, both temporary and permanent, associated with these types of development. The Applicant
believes this proposed Project is consistent with the specific goals and policies contained in Maricopa
County’s Comprehensive Plan as well as the relevant Area Plan. Table 1 below includes an accounting of the
relevant specific goals and policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan and the Project’s consistency with
each. Similarly, Table 2 reflects the Project’s consistency with the relevant specific goals and policies in the
Area Plan.
Table 1: Consistency with Comprehensive Plan Elements
Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Land Use
Land Use Goal #1
Achieve balanced and efficient
development patterns.
The Project design and location allows
efficient interconnection with the existing
electrical infrastructure serving regional load
growth.
Land Use Goal #3
Protect public health, safety, and
well-being.
The Project will be designed, constructed, and
operated to minimize risks to workers and the
public; the Project will provide renewable
energy generation that will help improve air
quality through reduced emissions from fossil
fuel energy generation.
Land Use Policy #1
Maricopa County supports
compliance with its capital
improvement and other funding
programs, except when
reimbursement is made to the
county for unplanned costs or when
services and infrastructure are
funded by private capital.
The Project will be funded by private capital.
All infrastructure improvements required for
the Project shall be paid for by the Applicant.
Land Use Policy #7
Support for coordinating land use
and infrastructure planning with
state agencies, counties, and
municipalities.
The Applicant has proposed a Project that will
use state land and has committed to
coordination with all applicable local, county,
and state agencies to ensure an efficient, safe,
and conscientious completion.
Land Use Policy #11
Support for including State Trust
land in the planning and design of
large-scale urban development.
The current Project plan proposes to use State
Trust land for development of solar.
Land Use Policy #13
Support for wildfire prevention and
mitigation measures in the design
of development.
Best management practices and mitigation
measures will be implemented by the
Applicant to prevent the potential for
wildfires in the Project Area.
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Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Land Use Policy #20
Support for reducing impacts of
new urban development on existing
rural land uses and agriculture.
The temporary nature of the Project creates a
non-permanent impact on the land within the
Project Area. Soils and vegetation will be
preserved to the maximum extent possible
under the panel areas. At the end of the
Project operational life, the property could be
returned to its current undeveloped desert
land use.
Land Use Policy #22
Support for reducing the impacts of
new development on
environmentally sensitive areas,
including native wildlife (flora and
fauna) habitat and corridors.
The Project area is primarily vacant desert
land and is not considered suitable habitat for
most sensitive species in the area. Species and
habitats that have been deemed present by
habitat and species surveys (i.e., burrowing
owl; nesting birds) will have appropriate
measures implemented to avoid and minimize
impacts. Washes and natural drainages
features will be retained to the extent
practicable. Coordination with the
appropriate agencies will be ongoing to
ensure regulatory compliance with applicable
environmental policies, protocols, and
regulations.
Land Use Policy #27
Support for keeping development
out of delineated floodways and,
where necessary, 100-year
floodplains.
The Applicant has delineated wetlands and
important waterways within the Project Area
and is committed to implementing
appropriate avoidance or mitigation
measures with coordination from applicable
agencies to minimize impacts to these
resources.
Land Use Policy #31
To promote safe and active
communities, Maricopa County
supports public safety and security
features included in the design of
new and existing development.
The Applicant will ensure the Project design,
construction, and operation will comply with
known technology and methods to protect
public health and safety. As dust generation is
also a significant public health factor in the
county, best management practices will be
followed to ensure fugitive dust levels are
kept in compliance with local and county
regulations.
Land Use Policy #33
Support for using land use buffers
and compatible land use strategies
near existing and future high
voltage electric utility line
corridors.
The Project location has been situated
efficiently to allow for connection with
existing electrical infrastructure, including
nearby high voltage transmission lines and
substations
Transportation
Transportation Goal #1
Develop and maintain an integrated
and efficient transportation system
that supports the mobility needs of
residents, businesses, and visitors.
Roads already present within the vicinity of
the Project will either remain unchanged or
will be improved based on the needs of
Project access. Current available roadways
are mostly sufficient for Project needs, which
means additional infrastructure will be
minimal. This ensures there is no excess
burden on the existing infrastructure.
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Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Transportation Policy #1
As necessary, Maricopa County
supports preserving future road
alignments called for in county-
recognized transportation plans,
especially mid-section line; section
line and arterial roads; parkways;
freeways; and interchanges.
The Project supports preserving the existing
and future road alignments in the Project
Area. The Project will comply with the
Maricopa County Department of
Transportation planning objectives.
Transportation Policy #2
Maricopa County supports
compliance with its Major Streets
and Routes Plan.
The Project supports preserving the existing
and future road alignments in the Project
Area. The Project will comply with the
Maricopa County Department of
Transportation planning objectives.
Transportation Policy #9
Maricopa County supports
balanced and efficient land use
patterns that reduce the number
and length of vehicle trips.
Consistent with typical solar development, the
Project will require minimal staff, resulting in
few vehicle trips to and from the site. The
Project is not anticipated to have a significant
impact on workforce trips during operations.
Transportation Policy
#11
Maricopa County supports National
Ambient Air Quality Standards
(NAAQS) compliance.
The Project will adhere to National Ambient
Air Quality Standards. Compared to the
emissions through other electric generation
methods, the Project will generate renewable
energy that will result in improved air quality.
Transportation Policy
#12
Maricopa County supports
improving low volume dirt roads as
directed by its PM-10 Dust
Abatement Program.
A Maricopa County Air Quality Department
(MDAQD) Dust Abatement Permit will be
required prior to construction and will be
obtained. Use of dirt roads will include dust
abatement techniques during construction,
operation, and maintenance as needed.
Environmental Element
Environment Goal #1
Provide regional leadership to
promote all aspects of regional
environmental quality.
The Project will generate renewable energy
that will result in improved air quality
through reduced emissions for electric
generation, providing a benefit to air quality
in Maricopa County. Coordination with
agencies as well as the appropriate protective
measures for biological and cultural resources
will be implemented to minimize or prevent
impacts to these resources. Amending the
Comprehensive Plan to enable this Project
will demonstrate responsible leadership to
promote regional environmental quality.
Environmental Policy #3
To help protect water quality,
Maricopa County supports
compliance with its Drinking Water
Program and its Water and
Wastewater Treatment Program.
This Project will provide appropriate water
management and treatment to maintain water
quality standards as required. Water use for
site activities will utilize existing sources and
will not result in the generation of new water
supply sources.
Environmental Policy #4
Maricopa County supports
innovative Project design and
development techniques that
protect important plant and animal
habitat and migration corridors.
The Project has been sited in the vicinity of
other existing energy developments, including
solar. The Project does not contain critical
habitat. Washes and drainage features will be
maintained to the maximum extent
practicable during construction, operation,
and maintenance.
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Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Environmental Policy #5
As directed by the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) and
Arizona Game and Fish
Department, Maricopa County
supports cultural resource and
biological surveys being completed
– and needed mitigation measures
established – prior to new
development.
The Project has conducted biological and
cultural surveys for the Project Area and
reports will be provided to the County under
separate cover. The Applicant will adhere to
mitigation measures and continue to
coordinate with AZGFD and SHPO throughout
the Project, as appropriate.
Environmental Policy #7
Where necessary Maricopa County
supports noise reductions.
This Project will conform to the required
noise standards during construction and will
maintain regular hours of operation
consistent with Maricopa County noise
regulations. The production of electricity from
the completed solar field would not generate
audible noise.
Economic Element
Economic Growth Goal #1
Contribute to an effective regional
economy.
Maricopa County is uniquely situated with
land and a climate that are ideal for solar
generation, an important power resource.
Along with providing efficient and renewable
power and clean energy to residents and
businesses, the Project will employ numerous
experienced professionals and vendors from
the local community. Local personnel will also
bolster the local economy by providing
business to local retail locations. As onsite
housing will not be provided during
construction, local motels, hotels, and
privately owned rentals will also experience
an economic benefit.
Economic Growth Goal #2
Have a diverse and balanced
economy to promote long-term
economic stability and economic
resiliency.
This Project will further expand the electric
resources in the County by taking advantage
of abundant and readily available solar
irradiation. These resources will be available
for the 40-year operational lifetime of the
Project, providing long-term stability and
economic resiliency.
Economic Growth Policy
#3
Support for increasing
entrepreneurial activities and
business formation.
Hundreds of construction personnel will be
necessary for the completion of the Project,
along with additional professionals in the
safety, engineering, and environmental fields.
These workers will provide economic benefits
since personnel will use local businesses for
food, overnight stays, and other retail
opportunities.
Economic Growth Policy
#5
Support for programs that attract a
variety of Basic Sector industry
clusters that have long-term, stable
growth prospects.
Economic Growth Policy
#10
Maricopa County supports
leveraging its solar resource
potential to attract solar-related
industries and alternative energy
research and development.
Maricopa County is uniquely situated to
demonstrate their leadership in the
renewable and solar energy sector due to
abundant solar resources and the abundance
of suitable land for solar development. The
success of this Project will demonstrate the
capacity for Maricopa County to support solar
development and attract solar-related
industries and other renewable development.
Growth Area Element
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Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
As none of the activities proposed here pertain to urban development, the Growth Area Goals and Policies are not
applicable.
Open Space Element
As none of the activities proposed here pertain to natural park and recreation lands, trail systems, or regional
parks, the Open Space Element Goals and Policies are not applicable.
Water Resources Element
Water Resources Policy
#2
Maricopa County supports water
conservation techniques in the
planning and design of new
development.
Solar development historically uses a
negligible amount of water for maintenance
and does not require water for the generation
of electrical power, making it a suitable
energy resource for arid climates. By
promoting solar electrical generation, the
county provides leadership on responsible
water use by enabling low water use
infrastructure to provide the southwest and
western electrical grid with a renewable
source of energy.
Water Resources Policy
#5
Maricopa County supports low
water use solar electric generating
technologies.
The solar facility for the Project does not
require water in the generation of electrical
power and requires minimal water for panel
and equipment maintenance. Washing of the
panels may be necessary if bi-annual rains are
not sufficient or if dust accumulation is
considerable enough to warrant further
cleaning.
Energy Element
Energy Goal #1
Provide leadership to promote
regional environmental quality.
Solar energy generation will result in
improved air quality for the county through
reduced emissions for electric generation.
Biological and cultural resources will also be
appropriately protected to prevent or
minimize impact to these resources. The
completion of the Project will provide an
effective framework for future sustainable
solar energy development as well as retain
professionals and knowledgeable personnel
in the area. The availability of knowledgeable
professionals will more efficiently provide
leadership for future Projects and promote
environmental quality for renewable resource
development.
Energy Goal #2
Make Maricopa County a leader in
alternative energy research and
development.
Energy Policy #1
Maricopa County supports energy
efficient design and construction of
new development.
The Project will use current technologies and
best management practices in all stages and
components to support energy efficient
design and construction.
Energy Policy #6
Maricopa County supports being a
responsible leader in alternative
energy research and development.
Approval of the Project will be reflective of
Maricopa County’s leadership in the
attraction, promotion, and delivery of
renewable energy.
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Land Use Element
Comprehensive Plan
Policies
Consistency with Comprehensive
Plan
Cost of Development Element
Cost of Development Goal
#2
New development pays its proper
and reasonable share of the costs of
new infrastructure, services, and
other public improvements.
All development costs and fees will be borne
solely by the Applicant. Should such
improvements be unexpectedly triggered by
the Project, the Applicant is committed to
paying its proper and reasonable share of the
costs.
Table 2: Consistency with Old U.S. Highway 80 Area Plan Elements
Land Use Element
Area Plan Policies
Consistency with Area Plans
Land Use
Land Use Goal #L1
Promote efficient land development
that is compatible with adjacent
land uses, is well integrated with
the transportation system, and is
sensitive to the natural
environment.
See Comprehensive Plan Land Use Goal #1
And Environmental Policy #5.
There are no designated scenic trails within
the Project Area. The Project will be
compatible with existing land uses.
Objective L1.1:
Encourage orderly, efficient, and
functional development patterns.
Objective L1.4
Preserve the scenic and where
appropriate, the rural character of
the Old U.S. Highway 80 planning
area.
Transportation
Goal T1:
Provide an efficient, cost-effective,
integrated, accessible,
environmentally sensitive, and safe
multi-modal system that addresses
existing and future roadway
networks, and promotes transit,
bikeways, and pedestrian travel.
See Comprehensive Plan responses:
Transportation Goal 1
Transportation Policy 1
Transportation Policy 2
Transportation Policy 9
Objective T1.1:
Establish a safe, convenient, and
efficient system for existing and
future roadways while considering
the need for equestrian and multi-
use trails access in the Old U.S.
Highway 80 planning area.
No new roads are proposed outside of the
Project Area. There are no public trails within
the Project Area.
Environmental/Environmental Effects
Goal E1:
Promote development that
mitigates adverse environmental
impacts on the natural and cultural
environment, preserves highly
valued wildlife habitat, minimizes
flooding and drainage problems,
and protects historical and
archaeological resources.
See response to Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Goal 1 and Policies 3, 4 and 5;
Land Use Policy 27.
Objective E1.1:
Encourage development that is
compatible with natural
environmental features.
See response to Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Goal 1 and Policies 4 and 5.
Objective E1.2:
Preserve significant natural and
cultural resources.
See response to Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Goal 1 and Policies 4 and 5.
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Land Use Element
Area Plan Policies
Consistency with Area Plans
Objective E1.3
Improve air quality, water quality,
and reduce noise impacts.
See response to the Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Goal 1 and Policy 7 as well as
Transportation Policy 11 and
Transportation Policy 12.
Objective E1.4
Preserve significant habitat areas
for wildlife and native plant species.
The Project will not impact habitat areas for
wildlife and plant species.
Economic Development
Goal ED1:
Promote a growing, balanced,
efficient, and diversified economy,
consistent with available resources,
that enhances quality employment
opportunities, improves quality of
life, and is sensitive to the natural
and cultural environment.
See Comprehensive Plan response to
Economic Growth Goals and Policies.
Objective ED1.1:
Encourage quality employment
opportunities by supporting efforts
that encourage business formation
and expansion.
See Comprehensive Plan response to
Economic Growth Goals and Policies above.
Growth Areas
Goal G.1:
Promote orderly, timely, and
fiscally responsible growth in
Maricopa County/Planning Area.
See Comprehensive Plan response to
Economic Growth Goals and Policies.
Objective G.1.1:
Encourage timely, orderly, and
fiscally responsible growth within
the planning area and within mixed
use Development Master Plans.
See Comprehensive Plan response to
Economic Growth Goals and Policies.
Objective G.1.2
Ensure that future growth is
coordinated in an efficient manner
with stakeholder input.
The Project will involve opportunities for
public and stakeholder input consistent with
the General CPA process.
Open Space
Goal O1:
Maintain and, where necessary,
encourage expanding the open
space system for Maricopa County
to address public access,
connectivity, education,
preservation, buffering, quantity,
quality, and diversity for regionally
significant open spaces.
The Project will be located in an area with
substantial energy infrastructure and would
not create development in a pristine area. The
project would minimize the removal of
vegetation to the extent feasible and will
retain major washes (Winters Wash) and
natural drainage features to retain access in
the vicinity of Project Area for wildlife. There
are no designated public open spaces in the
area and the Project will not create any new
barriers to associated public access points.
Objective O1.1:
Promote physical and visual public
access to natural open space
resources.
There are no existing public spaces in the
Project Area; the Project will not result in loss
of access to open space resources.
Objective O1.2:
Establish regional natural open
space connectivity and linkages for
both recreation and wildlife
purposes.
The Project will minimize the removal of
vegetation to the extent feasible and will
retain named washes and flow patterns.
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Land Use Element
Area Plan Policies
Consistency with Area Plans
Objetive O1.3
Protect and enhance
environmentally sensitive areas,
including existing natural washes;
steep slopes; historical, cultural,
and archaeological resources; view
corridors; sensitive desert; and
significant wildlife habitat and
ecosystems.
See responses above to Comprehensive Plan:
Environment Goal 1
Environmental Policy 3
Environmental Policy 4
Environmental Policy 5
Water Resources
Goal W1:
Promote development that makes
conservative use of renewable
water supplies such as effluent,
surface water, and Central Arizona
Project water when feasible, as well
as non-renewable sources like
groundwater.
See Comprehensive Plan response to Water
Resources Policy 2.
Objective W1.1:
Encourage protection and
enhancement of renewable water
and groundwater supplies within
the framework of state and federal
laws, regulations, and guidelines for
existing and future needs.
See Comprehensive Plan response to Water
Resources Policy 2.
Goal W2:
Reduce the impacts of development
on water quality.
The Project will implement best management
practices during construction to avoid and
minimize impacts to water quality, See
Comprehensive Plan response to Water
Resources Policy 3.
Objective W2.1
Encourage voluntary actions and
support federal, state, and local
regulations and guidelines that
protect and preserve current and
future groundwater quality in the
planning area.
The Project will utilize existing groundwater
wells for water supply and require minimal
water use during operations.
Cost of Development
Goal C1:
Ensure that new development pays
its fair and proportional share of
the cost of additional public facility
and service needs generated by
new development.
The Project will not require new
infrastructure, services, and other public
improvements. Should such improvements be
unexpectedly triggered by the Project, the
Applicant is committed to paying its proper
and reasonable share of the costs.
6.0
Other Pertinent Information as Requested by the Maricopa County
Planning Department Staff. (Application, Part F)
The Applicant and their consultant Burns & McDonnell are available to provide any additional information as
requested by Maricopa County Planning Department or by the Technical Advisory Committee.
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR, LLC
ZONE CHANGE WITH OVERLAY NARRATIVE REPORT
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE SWC OF 391ST AVENUE & ELLIOT ROAD IN ARLINGTON AREA
CASE #: Z240025
REVISION 2
April 7, 2025
RECEIVED 9. APR 25
Z240025 - 3. SUB
CONTENTS
1.0
Project Name and Location ....................................................................................... 1
1.1
Project Name .............................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Location ....................................................................................................................... 1
1.3
Previous Approvals ...................................................................................................... 1
2.0
Purpose of Request ................................................................................................... 3
3.0
Description of Proposal ............................................................................................. 6
3.1
Solar and BESS Facilities .............................................................................................. 7
3.2
Electrical Transmission Line ...................................................................................... 10
3.3
Substation ................................................................................................................. 11
3.4
Drainage Design ........................................................................................................ 11
3.5
Grading ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.0
Relationship to Surrounding Properties .................................................................. 12
5.0
Location and Accessibility ....................................................................................... 15
6.0
Circulation System ................................................................................................... 16
7.0
Development Schedule ........................................................................................... 16
8.0
Community Facilities and Services .......................................................................... 17
9.0
Public Utilities and Services ..................................................................................... 17
9.1
Refuse........................................................................................................................ 18
9.2
Sewer ........................................................................................................................ 18
9.3
Water ........................................................................................................................ 18
9.4
Police ......................................................................................................................... 18
9.5
Fire ............................................................................................................................ 18
9.6
Utilities ...................................................................................................................... 18
TABLES
Table 1-1: Comprehensive Plan Amendments ................................................................................ 1
Table 1-2: Special Use Permits ........................................................................................................ 2
Table 1-3: Other Previous Approvals .............................................................................................. 2
Table 2-1: AVSE Project Site Areas .................................................................................................. 3
Table 2-2: Zoning District Regulation Deviation Comparison Chart ............................................... 5
Table 4-1: Surrounding Land Use .................................................................................................. 13
Table 8-1: Community Parks and Amenities ................................................................................. 17
1.0
Project Name and Location
1.1
Project Name
Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project, referred to as the “Project” or “AVSE” in this Narrative Report.
1.2
Location
The AVSE Project is a proposed photovoltaic (PV) solar energy and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project
located approximately 50 miles west of Phoenix in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona. The Project is
located on 12 parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers [APNs] 401-46-004, -005, -006A, -007A, -007B, -008, -009, -010, -
011, -012A, -012B, and -013) plus State Trust Land parcels managed by the Arizona State Lands Department (ASLD)
(hereinafter referred to as “Project Area”). Figure 1 Vicinity Map in Appendix A shows the general vicinity of the
Project Area.
The Project is generally bound by West Narramore Road and Elliot Road to the north, South 379th Avenue
alignment to the east, the Southern Pacific Railroad and Centennial Wash to the south, and South 395th Avenue to
the west. The original permitted Project site has a gross acreage of 1,433 acres, which includes the 65-foot right-of-
way (ROW) along 395th Avenue. Exclusion of the ROW results in a net development acreage of 1,429 acres. The
original Project site subject to prior approvals includes portions of Sections 20, 21, and 28 of Township 1 South,
Range 6 West, Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian. As shown in Appendix A Figure 2, Land Jurisdiction Map, the
original Project site, subject to prior County reviews, includes an approximately 240-acre ASLD parcel on the west
side. An additional a 320-acre ASLD parcel, located in Section 17, is proposed to be added to the current Project
Area under this application amendment and also includes a 55-foot ROW along 395th Avenue and a 65-foot ROW
along Elliot Road resulting in a net development acreage of 309 acres. The resulting total Project Area associated
with the parcels is 1,753 acres with a net development area of 1,739 acres (see Section 2 below).
The Project Area is generally vacant with the exception of three groundwater wells, electric utility distribution
lines, a warning siren, and an El Paso Natural Gas pipeline line that traverses the Project Area from the northwest
to the southeast. A Transwestern Natural Gas pipeline is located immediately northeast of the Project. The Palo
Verde Nuclear Generating Station, Capital Power Arlington Valley Power Plant, Mesquite Solar Complex (including
Mesquite Solar 1 through 5), Hassayampa Substation, Arizona Public Service (APS) Redhawk Power Station,
Arlington Valley Solar Energy II (AVSE II), and Mesquite Generating Station are located within 2 miles of the Project.
1.3
Previous Approvals
Maricopa County has granted previous approvals for a series of comprehensive plan amendments, special use
permits, and drainage waivers for AVSE. Refer to Tables 1-1 through 1-3, below for a history of prior approvals and
amendments.
Table 1-1: Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Case No.
Description
Approval Date
CPA 200808
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors granted a Comprehensive
Plan Amendment for lands in Sections 8, 20, 21, 25, 28, 35, and 36,
Township 1 South, Range 6 West of the Gila and Salt River Meridian,
Maricopa County, Arizona. CPA 200808 changed the land use from
12/17/08
Case No.
Description
Approval Date
Open Space to Industrial; the underlying zoning of the project site is
Rural-190.
CPA 200916,
CPA 200917,
and CPA 200919
Maricopa County BOS approved three Minor Comprehensive Plan
Amendments, 200916, 200917, and 200919, to allow industrial land
use on adjacent Arizona State Lands in Section 20 on parcels 1004A,
2004B, and 1005C, respectively.
12/1/2010
Table 1-2: Special Use Permits
Case No.
Description
Approval Date
Z2009063
Maricopa County approved SUP Z2009063 for a 125 MW solar facility
to be constructed on approximately 1,429 acres.
5/11/2011
Z2012043
Maricopa County approved SUP Amendment Z2012043 for
modifications of stipulation “j” for dedication of additional rights-of-
way to bring the total half-width dedication to 65’ for 395th Avenue
to occur within six (6) months of approval of the request by the
Board of Supervisors, and prior to zoning clearance.
9/12/12
Z2013102
Maricopa County approved SUP Amendment Z2013102 for a request
to extend the dedication date of required rights-of-way to May 11,
2017.
12/12/13
Z2016059
Maricopa County approved SUP Amendment Z2016059 for a request
to extend the dedication date of required rights-of-way to May 11,
2022.
11/2/16
Z2021165
Maricopa County approved SUP Amendment Z2021165 to modify the
project future phasing, site access, project infrastructure, and
associated drainage design for future solar development within the
project site, and to allow for the use of BESS.
3/15/2022
Z2022015
Maricopa County approved SUP Amendment Z2022015 for
modifications of stipulation “j” for preservation of a rights‐of‐way
area to bring the total half‐width to 65' for 395th Avenue to be
maintained in the project design.
6/8/2022
Table 1-3: Other Previous Approvals
Decision No.
Description
Approval Date
DRB2021008
Drainage Waiver to allow the greater of the first flush or pre vs.
post retention volume.
4/20/2022
Decision No.
Description
Approval Date
71513
The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) approved the project’s
115 kilovolt (kV) generation-tie line, including its location and
design, through a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC).
3/17/2010
76117
ACC granted an extension of the CEC.
5/30/2017
78575
ACC granted an extension of the CEC.
5/27/2022
2.0
Purpose of Request
Arlington Solar Energy, LLC. (Applicant), a wholly-owned subsidiary of RWE Clean Energy Development, LLC, is
proposing to construct the AVSE Project (Project), consisting of the AVSE Phase 1 development area (873 acres
located east of Winters Wash) and the AVSE Phase 2 development area comprised of 560 acres west of Winters
Wash with an additional 320-acre ASLD parcel (total AVSE Phase 2 would be 880 acres). The total developable
AVSE Project Area as amended would be approximately 1,753 acres. The Project area acreages are summarized in
Table 2-1.
Table 2-1: AVSE Project Site Areas
AVSE Project
Area1
Acreage
Approved
Acreage
(Z2009063)
Proposed New
Acreage
Total
Acreage
Private Land
ASLD Land
Phase 1
873
--
873
--
873
Phase 2
320
240
560
320
880
Total
1,193
240
1,433
320
1,753
Notes:
1 Phase 1 is the portion of AVSE east of Winters Wash; Phase 2 is the area west of Winter’s Wash
This narrative report addresses the required information to support the Applicant’s request for a Zone Change
with Overlay for the AVSE Project Area, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 development areas previously approved
under SUP and SUP Amendments as defined above.
The Applicant requests that Maricopa County approve a Zone Change with Overlay to convert the current zoning
designation RU-190 to IND-2 IUPD (Light Industrial Zoning District with Industrial Plan of Development) to allow for
development of the Project, including a PV solar facility, BESS, and other appurtenances associated with these
facilities within the Project Area.
The purpose of this request is to ensure that the Project constitutes an allowable use within the zoning district and
is in compliance with the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance (MCZO). The applicable portions of MCZO Article
902.2 (IND-2, Use Regulations) are as follows:
17.
Public utility treatment and generating plants including sewage, wastewater, water, power,
electrical, nuclear and solar, and including ancillary offices. Attendant facilities and
appurtenances to the above uses as well as uses associated with service to the public of water,
gas, telephone and cable television. Where an electrical generating plant is in operation,
evaporation ponds and other appurtenances may be permitted provided such evaporation ponds
or appurtenances are associated within the facility being served.
22.
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above uses. Renewable energy
systems are not permitted as a primary use but may be permitted as an accessory use as set
forth in Section 1206 of this Ordinance. Where renewable energy systems involve the generation
or striate of electricity, only grid-connected or off-grid systems are permitted.
The IUPD is requested to accommodate the following deviations from IND-2 development standards:
•
Exclude solar arrays from the maximum lot coverage of 60% to allow efficient use of Project Area for solar
arrays to maximize energy production capability.
o
Justification: Unlike buildings solar arrays keeps areas underneath the panels mostly open and
are more like equipment.
•
Allow chain link fencing/gates without screening materials in place of solid fencing around the site
perimeter.
o
Justification: A CMU would be cost prohibitive and visually intrusive around a project of this size.
It would also result in other impacts to wildlife not imposed by a chainlink fence which allow for
more flexibility to add open passages for wildlife to pass freely and unlike solid fencing does not
impede the flow of stormwater. It would also result in long-term maintenance constraints.
•
Allow use of barbed, razor, or concertina wire fencing under a height of 8’.
o
Justification: For safety and security reasons to ensure unauthorized individuals do not enter the
project area.
•
Allow chain-link fences without screening materials over a height of 2’ inside 25’x25’ Sight Visibility
Triangles.
o
Justification: For safety and security reasons to ensure unauthorized individuals do not enter the
project area and allow sight visibility for roadway travellers.
•
Allow zero-foot setback along the perimeter of the site, internal property lines and adjacent to reserved
right-of-way.
o
Justification: Since most parcels along the site perimeter are undeveloped state trust land, utility
generation facilities, or farmland, and with a site full of internal property lines, eliminating the
required setbacks will not have a negative effect to the surrounding properties.
•
Reduce parking space requirement to allow up to one parking space per 1,000 square feet of operations
and maintenance building floor area for the solar field and BESS, five (5) percent will be reserved as
handicap parking space(s).
o
Justification: The facility does not anticipate daily visitors. Parking would primarily serve
employees conducting intermittent routine inspections and maintenance.
•
Industrial uses may occur in areas outside of an enclosed building
o
Justification: Solar generation and energy storage does not occur inside of structures or buildings.
•
Eliminate loading/unloading spaces. Loading/unloading spaces will not be required for industrial buildings.
o
Justification: The project does not engage in routine shipping and receiving or storage of
materials in buildings. Loading/unloading is not applicable to the solar/storage generation
facility.
•
Request to vary required paving of driveways. Driveways and parking areas may be stabilized with
alternative dust control measures other than paving, such as aggregate, millings, or soil cement that are
consistent with Maricopa County dust control standards and included in the Project dust control permit.
o
Justification: Intermittent use of the site would not require paved parking areas.
•
Gen-tie structure heights for project interconnection may be up to a maximum of 200 feet in height.
o
Justification: Allow flexibility in transmission structure design.
A deviation comparison chart is below. Approval of this request will allow the proposed uses of the properties
within the Project Area to be in conformance with the regulations for the zoning districts in which it is located.
Table 2-2: Zoning District Regulation Deviation Comparison Chart
REGULATION
BASE ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (IND-2)
PROPOSED ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(IND-2 IUPD)
Minimum Front Yard (abutting any
major street, section line road,
State or Federal Highway)
20’
0’
Minimum Front Yard (abutting
collector streets and midsection
line roads)
15’
0’
Minimum Front Yard (abutting local
streets and interior streets of
industrial subdivision)
10’
0’
Front Yard
(where frontage between two
intersecting streets is located partly
in IND-2 and partly in rural)
Need not exceed 25’
0’
Minimum Side Yard
(where a lot is adjacent to rural
zoning district)
5’
0’
Minimum Street-side Yard
(where a corner lot abuts a rural
zoning district)
10’
0’
If Otherwise Provided, Minimum
Side Yard
3’
0’
Minimum Rear Yard
(where a lot abuts rural zoning
district)
25’
0’
Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
60% (Solar panel arrays shall not
contribute to lot coverage
calculations)
Parking Spaces
Industrial Uses/Office 1 space per
600 sf of floor space
Industrial uses/Office -1 space
per 1,000 sf of floor area
REGULATION
BASE ZONING DISTRICT
REGULATIONS (IND-2)
PROPOSED ZONING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(IND-2 IUPD)
Screening
Minimum 6’ solid wall; view-
obscuring material on access gates
Minimum 6’ chain link
fences/gates without view
obscuring materials
Allow use of barbed, razor, or
concertina wire fencing under
height of 8’.
Sight Visibility Triangles (SVT)
No structure or fence shall exceed a
height of 2’ inside a SVT
Chain-link fences without
screening materials shall exceed
a height of 2’ inside a SVT
Design Standards (Paving Parking
Space/Lot Design)
For other than one single-family
dwelling unit or one mobile home
on a lot of record, any parking area
shall be paved.
Driveways and parking areas may
be stabilized with alternative
dust control measures other than
paving, such as aggregate,
millings, soil cement or other
method deemed acceptable by
MCAQD.
Loading/Unloading
Require 1 space for every 10,000 SF
of floor area for industrial buildings.
Loading/unloading spaces will
not be required for industrial
buildings.
Additional Regulations (Industrial
Uses Outside a Building)
All uses except for parking, loading,
unloading or storage shall be
conducted within a completely
enclosed building.
Industrial uses may occur in areas
outside of an enclosed buildings.
Electric Transmission Lines
Structures to support electric
transmission lines shall observe a
maximum height of 120 feet.
Allow structures to support
electric transmission lines to be
up to a maximum height of 200
feet.
3.0
Description of Proposal
The proposed Project will result in construction and operation of an efficient, sustainable, reliable, and safe solar
energy generating and energy storage facility. The proposed Project includes phased construction of solar and
BESS facilities. Sections below provide information on the solar and BESS facilities in support of the zone change
and IUPD.
The proposed Project will install PV panels that absorb sunlight and directly produce electricity. The two Project
development areas will each consist of (a) a solar field of PV panels mounted on steel structures (solar facility); (b)
an electrical collection system that aggregates the output from the PV panels and converts the electricity from
direct current (DC) to alternating current (AC); (c) a substation where all of the solar facility output is combined
and transformed to a voltage of 230 kV for transmission; (d) 230-kilovolt (kV) gen-tie lines; (e) civil infrastructure
including driveways, stormwater basins, drainage channels, a screening berm, and fencing; (f) occupied operations
and maintenance (O&M) buildings; and (g) BESS.
The Project Area is generally surrounded by existing solar and energy production facilities and open rural lands
(Figure 3). Photo 1 shows existing PV panels at the nearby Mesquite Solar 1.
Photo 1: Solar panels in an array (photo from Mesquite Solar 1)
3.1
Solar and BESS Facilities
The Phase 1 solar and storage facility, which will produce up to 125 megawatts (MW) of solar energy, has been
approved by the County with the existing SUP and is planned for construction in 2024 in accordance with approved
building and grading plans issued by the County. The Phase 1 facility includes a PV solar array area, electrical
collection lines, BESS, a 230-kV substation, an O&M building, and roads for access and maintenance. No changes to
previous designs and associated approvals are proposed as a part of this application and zone change request with
the exception of eliminating two conditions from the SUP Z2009063. With submittal of this Zone Change
Amendment application, AVSE is requesting that the following conditions be removed:
•
All transformers, back-flow prevention devices, utility boxes and all other utility related ground mounted
equipment shall be painted to complement the development and shall be screened with landscape
material where possible. All HVAC units shall be ground-mounted or screened with a continuous parapet.
•
Prior to any ground disturbances activities and prior to the issuance of any construction permits, RWE
shall provide assurance in an amount and form acceptable to the Maricopa County Planning and
Development Department sufficient to restore or stabilize the entire site in the event the project is
abandoned, expires, or otherwise becomes defunct.
The Phase 2 solar and storage facility will be capable of producing up to 150 MW of renewable electrical energy
and will include a PV solar array, multiple inverters distributed across the site within blocks of PV panels,
supporting electrical collection lines, BESS, 230-kV substation, and roads for access and maintenance, and will
include an O&M building (the Phase 2 Site Plan filed with the application illustrates locations of facilities within the
Project Area).
The solar facilities will be operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, unless off-line for maintenance; however,
it will only produce electricity during daylight hours. The BESS systems will allow for storage and use of energy
during hours when solar is not producing electricity.
Solar Array
The Project will use high-efficiency, commercially available solar PV panels to convert the sunlight into electrical
energy. The Phase 1 solar array area will cover approximately 873 acres and produce approximately 1,095,000
megawatt-hours (MWh). The Phase 2 solar array area will cover the majority of the developable footprint,
approximately 865 acres. The PV panels will be capable of producing approximately 1,314,000 MWh, the
equivalent of powering 124,000 homes. The exact final Project output within the Project Area may be higher or
lower, depending on the procured PV panel technology and any development constraints identified within the
Project Area.
The solar facilities will consist of pivoting PV panels mounted on steel support structures. The assembled PV panels
will have a typical height of approximately 6 feet and a maximum height of approximately 15 feet. The PV panels
will be arranged in rows with center-to-center spacing of approximately 12 to 25 feet. The rows will be aligned
north to south, and the PV panels will pivot, tracking the sun, east to west. For both development areas, PV panels
will be organized into electrical groups referred to as “blocks.” Each block will encompass approximately 10 acres
of PV panels (producing approximately 2 to 5 MW) and will include one modular inverter skid. The size of each
block will depend upon the capacity of the inverters associated with the block, which in turn will depend upon the
type and size of inverters available for purchase and other such electrical design considerations.
The arrangement of the solar arrays has been slightly modified from the original SUP within the Phase 2 area as
shown in the Project plans. In addition, solar arrays would be installed within the new 320-acre ASLD Parcel. The
additional ASLD PV area would be capable of generating an additional up to 50 MW of solar power. With the
addition of the new ASLD parcel, the Project is estimated to produce up to 275 MW.
Construction of the solar facilities, including the BESS, will occur in multiple phases. The first phase of construction
is approved and will occur on the eastern half of the Project Area (AVSE Phase 1). The second phase of
construction will occur within the western half of the Project Area and the new ASLD parcel (collectively, AVSE
Phase 2). During the construction of each phase of the solar facility, equipment will be placed in service at the
completion of each block of PV panels.
Electrical Collection System
Electrical output (DC) from the PV panels will feed into the inverter skid and be converted to AC. Each skid is
anticipated to be an approximately 12-foot-by-40-foot prefabricated structure up to 15 feet in height and will be
unoccupied. Each inverter skid will have an associated outdoor transformer to step up the electricity voltage from
the inverter output voltage level to the collection system voltage level (34.5-kV). From each such transformer,
electricity will be conveyed via a circuit directly to the onsite substation or to a 34.5-kV switchgear and then fed to
the onsite substation.
Electricity will be conveyed via an underground or aboveground 34.5-kV collection system circuit to a 34.5-kV bus
within the onsite substation. Each AC collection circuit will gather the output of approximately 25 to 40 MW of
energy generation. The 230-kV generation-tie lines will connect the proposed substations to an existing 500-kV
substation, located west of the Hassayampa Switchyard.
BESS
The Phase 1 BESS facility, as approved in the SUP, will be made up of multiple battery containers with a combined
storage capacity of up to 4 hours of 125 MW, or 500 MWh. No changes are proposed for the Phase 1 BESS. The
Phase 2 BESS facility will be made up of multiple battery containers with a combined storage capacity of up to 4
hours of 150 MW, or 600 MWh. The Phase 2 BESS facility, as currently designed, will be located to the west of the
solar facility substation in Section 20, Township 1 South, Range 6 West.
The BESS facilities will employ large format lithium-ion batteries that can both absorb and discharge electricity
directly onto the power grid. Lithium ion batteries exhibit increased fire safety, operation efficiency, and greater
energy density. The BESS would be located adjacent to the substation for each development area. The BESS design
would consist of: (a) batteries installed in standard, typically 30-foot to 40-foot, ISO shipping containers, a purpose
build energy storage container; (b) power conversion systems (inverters), which can bi-directionally convert the
electricity between DC and AC; (c) electrical collection and fiber-optic communications lines; and (d) civil
infrastructure including driveways and fencing.
The battery container will contain racks similar to those found in an IT Data Center. Within each rack will be
modules comprised of lithium-ion battery cells, string inverters and the battery management system (BMS). Each
container would contain the necessary control layer, safety mechanisms, and Heating Ventilation and Air
Conditioning (HVAC). Each container would have DC disconnect breakers to be able to disconnect the battery from
the remaining storage system. A fire suppression system will be provided for the battery storage system, which
would include additional fire water storage tanks if required by Arizona Fire and Medical Authority (AFMA).
Roads
The Project includes two primary driveway access points with one located on the eastern portion and the other
located on the western portion of the Project Area. The primary driveway access to AVSE Phase 1 is from Elliot
Road along 383rd Avenue as shown in the Project Site Plan. The ASLD has granted Right-of-Way (ROW) 18-121707
providing for use of this access road. The primary driveway access to AVSE Phase 2 is from Elliot Road along South
395th Avenue (Project Site Plan). The two driveways will be paved within the Elliot Road right-of-way. These
primary site access roads will connect to the internal driveways, providing access to the inverters/transformers
within each solar block. The internal driveways will either be paved with aggregate or will consist of only unpaved,
compacted native soil, or a combination of these consistent with Maricopa County dust control standards and
included in the Project dust control permit.
In addition, emergency access for both phases will be provided from Elliot Road along 379th Avenue, as shown on
the Project Site Plan. The ASLD has granted ROW 18-115752 providing for use of this access road which generally
runs along the western border of the Mesquite Generating Station.
The Winters Wash channel divides the Project Area. To minimize impacts to this channel, while maintaining access
to both development areas of the Project Area, two all-weather, low-water crossings would be used to cross the
channel. One of these crossings already exists and one crossing will be constructed as part of the Project.
Additional information on site location and accessibility is provided in Section 5.0. Additional information regarding
on-site and off-site circulation is provided in Section 6.0.
O&M Building
Operational staff for the Project would utilize the proposed onsite O&M buildings that would be located near the
proposed onsite substations for each of the development areas. The buildings would be metal sided, single story,
pre-engineered with eave heights as required to serve the needs of the building uses. The eave heights will be a
maximum of 30 feet. The O&M building will be a neutral color compatible with the surrounding landscape.
Staff will be onsite five to seven days a week for security, operations monitoring, and maintenance work. SUP
Z2009063 noted that the common services area included the plant switchyard, operation and maintenance
building, water tanks, and site parking. In addition, remote monitoring will be incorporated into the process
control system to allow unmanned operations. The O&M buildings will include a control room, office space,
conference area, records storage, shop/warehouse area, and restrooms.
An exempt domestic well (i.e., not associated with groundwater rights) would provide water to the O&M buildings.
Where necessary, small, cartridge type reverse osmosis systems (using disposable cartridges) would be installed at
local fixtures. The sanitary waste system would include a septic tank and leach field.
To support operation and maintenance of site vehicles and an emergency generator, the O&M buildings will
include a gasoline tank, a diesel fuel tank, and drums for used lubricating oil. Used lubricating oil would be
periodically collected by a qualified waste hauler for recycling.
The O&M buildings would be provided with a fire protection system meeting local fire code, which will include a
separate fire water storage tank.
Employment
Construction of the solar facility is expected to require a peak workforce of approximately 300 management,
supervisory, and craft workers. Construction of the BESS would require approximately 50 management,
supervisory, and craft workers. Parking, temporary office trailers, temporary shade structures, and equipment
laydown areas will be located within or nearby each respective phase area during construction of that phase. A
large canopy structure, approximately 25 feet high, would be necessary in the main laydown area for maintenance
of construction equipment and will be removed upon construction completion and contractor demobilization.
Screening/Security Fence
The solar facility will be enclosed by security fencing to maintain safety of the public, wildlife, facilities, and
construction and maintenance personnel.
Each development area will be enclosed around the perimeters of development by 6-foot-high chain link security
fencing topped with barbed wire, with standard 10-foot spacing between posts; motorized slide gates will be
located at the Project access points. The BESS, O&M buildings, and substations will also be surrounded by a chain
link fence topped with barbed wire. The fence would be designed to prevent wildlife from entering the Project
Area.
During construction, it is anticipated that onsite security would be in place on workdays from 3:00 pm until 7:00
am, and in place on weekends and holidays full-time (24 hours a day). During operation, site security is provided by
cameras monitored at the O&M building and by periodically driving along the site perimeter security fence. The
cameras are mounted on poles with a maximum height of 20 feet and will have attached lighting. The pole
locations are generally at half mile intervals along the site perimeter. Additional pole locations along the perimeter
and within the site are near facilities of particular security interest.
Signage
Project signage is anticipated to be approximately 4 feet tall, unlit, and constructed of lock construction painted to
match the surrounding natural environment.
3.2
Electrical Transmission Line
In order to facilitate multiple phases, the Project includes development of generation-tie (gen-tie) lines that will
take the energy generated in the solar facility or stored in the BESS and ultimately interconnect with either the
existing Arlington Valley Substation or existing Mesquite Substation. The substations would then connect to the
Hassayampa 500 kV Switchyard. Transmission pole(s) for Project interconnection may be installed onsite and will
not exceed 200 feet in height. This zone change IUPD request will vary the current County maximum height of 120
feet to 200 feet to accommodate new gen-tie power poles that will allow power from the site to be transferred to
the exisiting electrical grid transmission lines.
3.3
Substation
A substation is proposed within each of the development areas. A substation is an allowable use under existing and
requested zoning. The substation for Phase 1 has not changed from prior submitted plans and County approvals.
The Phase 2 substation will be located within the northwest corner of Section 20, Township 1 South, Range 6 West,
Gila and Salt River Base and Meridian.
The substations will be a central hub for the 34.5-kV collection system circuits and step up the electricity voltage
from 34.5-kV to 115-kV and 34.5-kV to 230-kV. The areas for the proposed substations are approximately 6 acres
each in size and include, but are not limited to, the following major components:
•
34.5-kV bus and associated switching devices
•
115-kV (or 230-kV) bus and associated switching devices
•
150 MVA, 34.5/115-kV transformers (or 34.5/230-kV)
•
34.5-kV capacitors (as required)
•
Tubular steel support structures up to 80 feet in height (including lightning protection)
•
Telecommunications tower up to 80 feet in height (as required)
•
Grounding grid
•
Prefabricated modular control building (unoccupied except during inspection and maintenance)
•
Perimeter fence
3.4
Drainage Design
Based on the aerial mapping, field observations and history of the area, most of the Project Area appears to have
historically been used for agriculture and rangelands; and it appears that previous ownership kept the Project Area
vacant and revegetated the former agricultural lands with native creosote bushes, with drip irrigation systems, as
required by Maricopa County. Based on the topography, the Project Area generally slopes to the south/ southeast
at approximately 0.3 percent. Most of the Project Area has been flattened to nearly planar surfaces due to the
previous flood-irrigation type farming. The nearly planar surfaces have remained flattened, which is conducive to
the proposed solar development. The northern and western portions of the Project Area associated with AVSE
Phase 2 have more topographic relief and steeper slopes. The drainage design is a low-impact design, which does
not include any other major drainage facilities, such as large perimeter channels, which would require much more
earthwork. The runoff will flow over-land across the development area(s), similar to pre-project conditions, and
then will flow into the new retention basins.
The drainage design for the original 1,429 acre site is detailed in the Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project SUP
Major Amendment Drainage Report (Original Drainage Report) prepared and sealed in February 2022 and
approved in April 2022. No drainage design changes are being proposed to the approved Original Drainage Report.
The additional 320-acre ASLD parcel is being analyzed in the Arlington Valley Solar Energy Project SUP Major
Amendment Drainage Addendum (Drainage Addendum) prepared by Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. The
Drainage Addendum describes and documents how the drainage will be engineered and managed for both
proposed development areas of the Project. The Drainage Addendum is intended to accompany the Original
Drainage Report.
The overall drainage design includes new retention basins along the downstream site boundaries where
stormwater flows historically leave the Project Area. This includes basins on the south side of the AVSE Phase 1
and Phase 2 originally approved development areas. Retention basins would also be included on the eastern and
southern boundary of the new State Trust Lands area added to the AVSE Phase 2 development area. The basins are
oriented perpendicular to the runoff direction to catch the wide flows and discharge them as wide flows. The
basins were designed for “pre- versus post-project”, based on the Modified Rational Method. The Project proposes
check dams and spreader weirs, as appropriate, along the site boundaries where water enters the Project Area.
This will be designed to reduce potential scour erosion impact to the Project. The Project will seek to maintain the
pre-project conditions of the Winters Wash channel and leave the vegetation undisturbed.
Drainage improvements will be designed in accordance with DRB2021008, which was approved on April 20, 2022.
3.5
Grading
Although minimized to the extent practical, earthwork will consist of excavating new retention basins and some
smoothing of the existing topography within portions of the Project Area. Excavations from the retention basins
will be smoothed onsite within the vicinities of these facilities. The existing low areas will be filled with earth, and
portions of the Project Area with steeper slopes will be smoothed and flattened as necessary as part of the site
grading to meet the maximum slope tolerances of the chosen solar technology. The remainder of the existing site
topography, especially the nearly planar areas, will be maintained at the existing contours with minimized grading.
The nearly planar surfaces will promote the wide and shallow runoff with reduced scouring erosion potential.
Pre-project vegetation is sparse, and as such the vegetation removal will require relatively minimal earthwork.
Although the Project will introduce minimal impervious surfaces, an increase in stormwater runoff is anticipated
from pre- to post-project conditions mostly due to the vegetation removal. Stormwater basins will be sized to
capture the increase in post-project flows.
4.0
Relationship to Surrounding Properties
The Project will use PV solar and BESS technology to generate and store renewable energy power consistent with
the clean energy goals of Maricopa County and the State of Arizona. The potential environmental and economic
benefits of renewable energy development are consistent with Maricopa County’s goals and objectives in its
Comprehensive Plan and local Area Plans. This Project will assist the County in advancing its goals to encourage
renewable energy development and the creation of jobs, both temporary and permanent, as associated with these
types of development.
The Applicant has sited the Project in an area that is well suited for solar and storage development. The general
area surrounding the Project Area includes a significant amount of local infrastructure development, including
pipelines, transmission lines, solar facilities, and a power generating station. The proposed Project is consistent
with these surrounding land uses and is evidenced by the approval of prior solar facilities and a power generating
project adjacent to the Project Area, namely the Mesquite Solar Complex (CPA 2013004) immediately west and the
Mesquite Generating Station (CPA 2000004) immediately east of the Project Area.
The Project Area consists of former farmland and desert, which has been revegetated with desert flora pursuant to
the Land Management Plan administered by Maricopa County under CPA 200004, as well as desert open space
associated with the new ASLD 320-acre parcel. The Project Area is currently vacant with the exceptions of three
groundwater wells, electric utility distribution lines, a warning siren, and an El Paso Natural Gas pipeline line that
traverses the original Project Area from the northwest to the southeast (see Site Plan). The planned land use for
the Project Area as previously approved (under CPA 200808) is Industrial for the development of solar energy
generation facilities. The land use category associated with the new ASLD parcel is currently Rural Densities (0-1)
and the Applicant will request a land use category change to Utilities as part of a proposed General CPA process.
The Phase 1 development area is scheduled for construction of solar and storage facilities in 2024 in accordance
with County permits and approvals.
Existing land uses surrounding the Project Area include a Transwestern Natural Gas pipeline located immediately
northeast of the Project; Mesquite Solar Complex to the west and northwest; open space and Capital Power
Arlington Valley Power Plant to the north; the Mesquite Generating Station and the APS Redhawk Power Station to
the northeast; open land and utility corridors to the east; and Centennial Wash, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and
farmland to the south. Photo 2 shows views from the Project Area looking east towards the APS Redhawk Power
Station. Other major power generation facilities (which have an Industrial land use designation) located within 2
miles of the Project Area include the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station and AVSE II. The Hassayampa
Substation is also located within 2 miles of the Project Area.
Table 4-1 summarizes the surrounding land uses and CPA land use designations.
Table 4-1: Surrounding Land Use
Property Location
Existing Use
Zoning Designation
Site
Vacant/Grazing
RU-190 & SUP in east part of the site
Site – New ASLD parcel
Vacant Desert
RU-190
West
Solar Energy Generation
RU-190 SUP
Southwest
Vacant/Grazing
RU-190
Southeast
Railroad/Farming
RU-190
East
Vacant/Grazing
IND-2, RU-190
Northeast
Electric Power Plant
IND-2, RU-190
Photo 2: Project Site looking East with APS Redhawk Power Station in background
North
Electric Power
Plant/Vacant/Grazing
IND-2, RU-190
The site is on generally flat vacant land with bare soils and native desert vegetation and is surrounded by solar
facilities, utility uses, agricultural/grazing lands, and commercial/industrial uses. There are many parcels around
the Project Area; however, there are very few residential properties with homes or structures based on aerial
imagery from 2024, site visits, and Applicant information. Based on County information, there are 22 privately
owned properties within 300 feet of the Project with 12 unique owners/addresses, exclusive of the Project Area
and State Trust Lands. There are no residences within 300 feet of the Project and no residential housing
developments near the Project Area. The nearest residences are located approximately 0.1 mile north of the
Project Area and north of Elliot Road. These properties are also across from the existing Mesquite Solar Complex.
These properties will see a change in views; however, they are already within 0.1 mile of an existing solar facility.
The proposed Project will be at a similar grade and views will be offset by existing linear barriers.
The Project will be enclosed by security fencing to minimize access to the facilities per County and electrical
generation facility standards. Given the distance to residences and other existing barriers, screening to minimize
visual impacts is not anticipated for the Project; however, if required, it may be included in the areas closest to
adjacent residential parcels and installed at an applicable opacity per zoning requirements to minimize visual
impacts. Preparation, construction, and operation of the Project is not expected to impact any residential areas or
the health and safety of present and future residents.
The solar arrays will be noticeable mainly along roadways from up to a quarter or half mile of the Project Area,
depending on direction. It will blend into the landscape as distance increases. The existing visual setting is defined
by current land uses and associated infrastructure and development, including electrical infrastructure (e.g., power
generation facilities, solar fields, transmission and distribution lines, and substations); the transportation network
(e.g., major and minor roads and other farm roads); agricultural farms and their associated infrastructure (e.g.,
farm roads, distribution lines, buildings), and open desert landscapes.
A Scenic Areas and Visual Resources Analysis (Visual Analysis) was prepared for the Project with the original SUP
application. No changes to the conclusions in that analysis are anticipated as a result of the proposed amendment.
The Project will add to the existing disturbed visual landscape; however, the flat terrain and relatively low-profile
nature of the facility components will minimize impacts. The Project location is surrounded by existing and
proposed solar energy development and energy generating facilities and would fit within the existing landscape.
The visual impacts are not expected to substantially impact existing views or the existing setting.
The Project is sited on relatively flat lands that will not require substantial land grading and preparation. The
Project will have minimal impacts on native landscapes and resources and will minimize impacts on existing
infrastructure due to its proximity to existing transmission networks and the proposed point of interconnection at
the Arlington Valley Substation or existing Mesquite Substation. To reduce impacts to surface waters, large
washes, and natural waterways such as Winters Wash will be avoided; potential minor impacts from
interconnection crossings and/or access roads may occur.
Discernible noise generated during construction of the Project would be primarily from use of heavy equipment
during site preparation and grading activities. No discernible noise would be generated during operation of the
solar facility. The HVAC systems associated with BESS can result in some noise; however, the nearest residence is
over a mile north of the proposed BESS location, therefore noise is not expected to result in an impact to residents.
Construction activities have the potential to generate emissions associated with heavy equipment operations;
however, emissions will be relatively low and temporary. The Applicant will use modern equipment to minimize
emissions during construction and will conduct routine inspection and maintenance activities to prevent and
minimize impacts from leaks and spills. The Applicant will also implement dust control measures to manage
fugitive dust emissions. Operation of the solar and BESS facilities is not expected to generate air emissions.
Construction and operation of the solar and BESS facility is not expected to include the use of hazardous materials.
Materials that will be used onsite include fuels, oils, and lubricants associated with vehicles and equipment, as well
as oils associated with transformers and inverters during operation. Herbicides may also be used to control
invasive plants onsite but are not expected to be stored onsite and will be managed in accordance with applicable
County regulations. The Applicant will implement spill control measures to manage risks from leaks and spills
onsite. Operation of the solar facility will be managed by staff located off-site at the neighboring Mesquite Solar
Complex O&M building. The staff may utilize Mesquite Solar O&M facilities or onsite O&M facilities. The staff will
be trained for emergency management and response under the Emergency Response Plan that has been prepared
for the neighboring Mesquite Solar Complex. This plan will be updated for future phases of this Project, as
appropriate.
The Project Area is located within the 10-mile Plume Exposure Pathway Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) for the
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station (PVNGS). The EPZ has been established to address the potential for
radioactive contamination in the event of a major emergency at PVNGS. To address the time required for
evacuation of the construction and operation workforce in the event of such an emergency, a Safety Plan has been
developed to discuss onsite circulation and off-site traffic impacts for the Mesquite Solar Complex. This Safety Plan
will be updated to include the Project.
The Project will be managed in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations to minimize risk and exposure
to workers, the public, and the environment; therefore, operation of the Project is not anticipated to affect public
health, safety, or general welfare by causing or producing objectionable effects that would impose hazard to
adjacent or other properties by reason of smoke, soot, dust, radiation, odor, noise, vibration, heat, glare, toxic
fumes or other undesirable conditions.
5.0
Location and Accessibility
The proposed Project is located approximately 50 miles west of Phoenix and approximately 7.5 miles west of the
community of Arlington in unincorporated Maricopa County, Arizona. The Project Area consists of approximately
1,749 acres of private and Arizona State Trust lands managed by ASLD.
The Project Area is located in portions of Sections 17, 20, 21 and 28 of Township 1 South, Range 6 West, Gila and
Salt River Base and Meridian and is bounded by South 395th Avenue to the west, Elliot Road to the North, South
391st Avenue to the east, and an existing 230-kV transmission line runs along the southern boundary of the Project
Area.
Primary access to the Project Area will be from Elliot Road and South 395th Avenue. Elliot Road is a minor arterial
two-lane paved and county-maintained roadway that provides access to the Project Area from Salome Highway
and Old U.S. Highway 80 to the east. Salome Highway and U.S. Highway 80 are principle arterial roadways that
provide access between developed urban areas to unincorporated areas within Maricopa County. South 395th
Avenue is a local single-lane dirt roadway that extends south from Elliot Road and currently provides access to the
existing solar facility immediately west of the Project Area. The Project Area is bordered to the east by South 391st
Avenue which is a dirt road that extends south from Elliot Road and connects to West Narramore Road. There are
many unnamed unpaved roads within the vicinity of the Project that run between agricultural fields and provide
access to adjacent lands.
The Project gen-tie route will consist of an approximately 120-foot-wide corridor located on private and ASLD-
managed lands. The western portion of the gen-tie route will be located within the new ASLD parcel and may be
accessed using internal maintenance and access roads. The eastern portion of the gen-tie route may be accessed
via Elliot Road and South 391st Avenue.
The Project includes two primary driveway access points with one located on the eastern portion and the other
located on the western portion of the Project Area. The two driveways will be paved within the Elliot Road right-of-
way. These primary site access roads will connect to the internal driveways, providing access to the
inverters/transformers within each solar block. The internal driveways will either be paved with aggregate or will
consist of only unpaved, compacted native soil, or a combination of these.
6.0
Circulation System
Increased traffic is expected during construction, but it will be temporary and concentrated during the delivery of
materials to the site. Impacts to the transportation network are anticipated to last approximately 18 to 24 months
depending on Project phasing. There will be no significant increase in traffic during the operational life of the
Solar/BESS facility following the construction phase. The Project may require improvements to roads; however, the
costs for any improvements will be borne by the Applicant. The Applicant also anticipates the preparation of a
traffic management plan prior to construction to minimize impacts on existing land uses and access to the site.
The following preservations and setbacks were identified during prior SUP Amendments and the Comprehensive
Plan Amendment processes:
•
Elliot Road is classified as a principal arterial, and 65-foot preservation from the roadway center line is
required.
•
395th Avenue is classified as a principal arterial, and 65-foot preservation from the roadway center line is
required.
7.0
Development Schedule
Construction of the solar facility, including the BESS, will occur in multiple phases. The first phase of construction is
approved and will occur on the eastern half of the Project Area (AVSE Phase 1). The second phase of construction
will occur associated with the western half of the Project Area and the new ASLD parcel (AVSE Phase 2). During the
construction of each phase of the solar facility, equipment will be placed in service at the completion of each block
of PV panels. As the efficiency and output of PV panels has improved since SUP Z2009063 was prepared, the PV
panels installed on the Project Area within the original proposed Project Area will now be capable of producing
more than 235 MW. With the addition of the new ASLD parcel, the Project is estimated to produce up to 275 MW.
The phasing of construction across the Project Area will be determined by commercial interest in various output
levels, such that several smaller phases would be constructed on the Project Area, and/or within each
development area, to match market demands.
It is anticipated that each phase of the solar facility and BESS facility will be constructed over a 12 to 18 month
construction period beginning with Phase 1 in 2024 and construction of Phase 2 starting after Phase 1 becomes
operational.
8.0
Community Facilities and Services
A peak workforce of approximately 300 workers is anticipated during construction of the solar facility and
approximately 50 workers are anticipated during construction of the BESS. As this workforce is expected to draw
upon the existing labor pool in western Maricopa County, construction will not significantly affect area facilities
and services.
Operation of the solar facility and optional BESS will be managed, monitored, and controlled by staff from the
neighboring Mesquite Solar Complex. The existing Mesquite Solar Complex currently has 12 full-time employees.
No additional full-time employees are expected to be required when the Project is fully developed. Community
facilities and services will not be affected by the operation of the Project.
Table 8-1 summarizes parks and other amenities near the Project Area.
Table 8-1: Community Parks and Amenities
Facility Name
Distance from
Project Boundary,
miles
Description
Agua Caliente Trail Staging Area
6.0
43-mile off-road trail.
Arlington Mountain
5.5
Park in Maricopa Conty, Arizona.
Arlington Wildlife Area
7.0
Approximately 1,500 acres managed primarily for waterfowl
and offers hunting, wildlife viewing, and other wildlife
oriented recreational opportunities.
Arlington Volcano
8.5
Tourist attraction in Maricopa County.
Mesquite Wildlife Oasis
0.2
Developed by Sempra Renewables, the wildlife and habitat
trail system feature two on-site ponds that foster a rich
diversity of wildlife, including frogs, dragonflies, jackrabbits,
and quail. This site acts as an “Oasis,” drawing local wildlife
thanks to its abundant water resources. The property is
currently owned by RWE.
Old Arizona Territory
Preservation Society
2.0
The Old Arizona Territory Preservation Society is a non-profit
501(c)(3) organization dedicated to advocating for the
history and heritage of the region. Through preservation
research and curation, they work to protect the historical
remnants and cultures that are threatened by neglect and
progress.
W. Southern Pacific Trail and
Agua Caliente Intersections
3.5
Off roading area connected to the Agua Caliente Trail.
Powers Butte Wildlife Area
8.5
1,120 acres along the Gila River and offers opportunities for
hiking, birdwatching, hunting, and fishing.
9.0
Public Utilities and Services
The requested zone change will not require public expenditures for larger or more expensive public utilities or
services. Public utilities and services are listed and described below.
Refuse: Republic Services
Sewer: Septic system
Water: Existing on-site exempt domestic/private well or hauled water
Police: Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), District 2
Fire: Arizona Fire & Medical Authority (AFMA)
Utilities: APS
9.1
Refuse
The Southwest Regional Landfill is owned by the Buckeye Pollution Control Corporation and operated by Republic
Services; this facility is located approximately 16 miles southeast of the Project Area. The Hassayampa Transfer
Station is the nearest County maintained transfer station and is approximately 8 miles northeast of the Project
Area. Materials will be recycled to the extent practicable.
9.2
Sewer
No sewer services exist in the Project vicinity, and sanitary waste is managed by the use of private septic systems.
During construction of the solar facility, sanitary waste will be managed using portable toilets located at
reasonably accessible onsite locations. To support operation of the solar facility, the O&M buildings will be
provided with a sanitary waste system including a septic tank and leach field. All appropriate permits would be
obtained, if required.
9.3
Water
Domestic water in the Project vicinity is supplied via private wells. Groundwater in the Project vicinity does not
meet National Secondary Drinking Water Regulations (NSDWRs) due to its high Total Dissolved Solids (1,600 to
1,700 milligrams per liter [mg/liter] versus the NSDWR of 500 mg/liter), and its status with respect to National
Primary Drinking Water Regulations is unknown to the Applicant. The water for use during construction will be
provided from wells located onsite and/or trucked onsite. An exempt domestic well (i.e., not associated with
groundwater rights) would provide water to the O&M buildings. Where necessary, small, cartridge type reverse
osmosis systems (using disposable cartridges) would be installed at local fixtures.
9.4
Police
The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, District 2 is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated
portions of Maricopa County, including the Project Area. The Project Area is located within the District 2 patrol
area, with the District 2 office located at 920 East Van Buren Avenue in the City of Avondale, approximately 31
miles to the east of the Project Area.
9.5
Fire
The Arizona Fire & Medical Authority provides hazard fire and rescue services for the Project Area. The nearest fire
station is Fire Station 341, located at 35611 West Salome Highway, in the town of Tonopah, approximately 5.5
miles to the northeast of the Project Area. Best management practices and mitigation measures will be
implemented by the Applicant to prevent the potential for wildfires in the Project Area.
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Subdivision
Infrastructure
& Planning Program
301 W. Jefferson St.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
S u b d i vi s io n @ m a ri co p a .go v
e s d .m a r i c o pa .g o v
The Maricopa County Environmental Services Department (MCESD) has completed review
for the Arlington Valley Solar Energy I planning case(s). Please note the following MCESD
requirements for site development:
Drinking Water –
Per the Safe Drinking Water Act, any water system that supplies more than 25 people or 15
service connections per day for at least 60 days per year is classified as a Public Water
System (PWS).
•
If the above criteria are met, a Public Water System application and a New Source
Approval application are required and must be submitted to the MCESD’s Drinking
Water Program. A water quality analysis report will be required with submittal and is
good within one-year of testing.
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s Treatment
Program for all PWS water treatment facilities.
•
For questions, please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program at (602)
372-2861 or email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for all PWS water system infrastructure.
•
For questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure Program at (602)
506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov
For additional Drinking Water related questions, please contact the Drinking Water program
at (602) 506-6935 or by email at sdwquestions@maricopa.gov.
Project Name: Arlington Valley Solar
Energy I
Primary Contact Name: Ashley Holland
Planning Application Type: Zone Change
with Overlay
APN(s): 401-46-004, 401-46-005
Reviewer: Elliott Wheaton, P.E.
Email: Elliott.Wheaton@maricopa.gov
Phone: 602-376-6035
Planner Name: Martin Martell
Planning Case #: Z240025
Date: January 30, 2025
Water and Waste Management Division
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Onsite Wastewater (Septic) –
A Notice of Intent to Discharge application for a septic system is required for any
construction. Application must be submitted to the MCESD Onsite Wastewater Program.
•
Wastewater is not permitted to discharge to an adjacent parcel’s septic system.
•
If conducting food service in unincorporated Maricopa, a grease trap will be
required by Onsite Wastewater program.
•
Setback requirements must be maintained per Arizona Administrative Code, Title
18, Chapter 9, Article 312, C (Features Requiring Setbacks).
For Onsite Wastewater related questions, please contact the Onsite Program at (602) 506-
6666 or by email at septicquestions@maricopa.gov.
Subdivision Infrastructure and Planning –
An Approval to Construct application is required and must be submitted to MCESD’s
Subdivision & Infrastructure Program for water, reclaimed water and/or wastewater system
infrastructure.
For subdivision related questions, please contact the Subdivision and Infrastructure
Program at (602) 506-1058 or email subdivision@maricopa.gov.
Water/Wastewater Treatment –
An Approval to Construct application is required to be submitted to the Water/Wastewater
Treatment Program for all water treatment facilities.
For treatment related questions, please contact the Water/Wastewater Treatment Program
at (602) 372-2861 or email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov.
Additional Notes –
*It should be noted that this document does not approve the referenced project. Comments are provided
for the benefit of the applicant for MCESD permit requirements and as an advisory to Maricopa County
Planning and Development Department. Other Maricopa County agencies may have additional
requirements. Final review and approval will be made through Planning and Development Department
procedures. Applicant may need to submit separate applications to the Maricopa County Environmental
Services Department for approval of proposed facilities regulated by the Department. Review of any such
application will be based on current regulations at the time of application.
Anh Harambasic, PE
Planning & Development
301 W. Jefferson St., Suite 170
Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Phone: (602) 506-3611
www.maricopa.gov/planning
email address:
Anh.Harambasic@maricopa.gov
Planning & Development
Engineering Plan Review
Date:
5.8.2025
Memo To: Darren Gerard, AICP, Planning Manager, Department of Planning &
Development
Attn:
Martin Martell, Planner, Planning & Development Services
via:
Doug Jones P.E., Engineering Supervisor, Planning and Development
From:
Anh Harambasic, Plans Examiner Engineer, Planning & Development
Subject:
Z240025 – Arlington Solar
APN(s):
Various 401-46-005…Between 395th Ave and 379th Ave and Elliot Road
and Southern Pacific Rail Road.
Project description- Zone Change with overlay for an additional 320 acres that was
not included in the original approved under Z2021165. Applicant is requesting to
rezone from rural zoning (RU-190) to Industrial (IND-2), with an industrial unit of plan
development (POD) to allow for the development of photovoltaic solar energy facility
and optional addition of battery storage area.
Engineering Review has reviewed the third plan submittal routed for review on
4.11/2025, for the subject application and has no objections. Any approvals are
subject to the following stipulations:
DRAINAGE:
1. At the time of application for building permits, more detailed grading and
drainage plans must address diversion channel design and retention basin slope
protection at areas that will receive direct inflow from paved areas and at
concentrated inflow locations.
2. Drainage waiver associated with this amendment must be approved.
DRB250001
3. Retention basins and spreader basins must drain within 36hrs. Drainage report
must provide calcs for the dissipation of runoff. Final plans at building permit
phase to be updated to provide percolation methods accordingly.
4. Topographic survey data older than 1 year must be re-certified prior to issuance
of building permits. Pads for inverters and other electrical equipment and any
buildings within the regulated floodplain must be elevated to the regulatory flood
elevation or otherwise designed to meet the requirements of the Maricopa
County floodplain regulations. The bottom of solar panels elevated to an
elevation at or above the BFE.
5. Disturbance in a floodplain will require a flood use permit issued concurrent with
the associated building permit.
6. All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with the most
current version of the Floodplain Use Regulations for Maricopa County.
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7. Engineering review of planning and/or zoning cases is for conceptual design only.
All development and engineering design shall be in conformance with Section
1205 of the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance; Drainage Policies and Standards;
Floodplain Regulations for Maricopa County; MCDOT Roadway Design Manual;
and current engineering policies, standards and best practices at the time of
application for construction.
8. Based on the conceptual design nature of the information submitted, changes to
the site layout may be necessitated by the final engineering design of the site’s
drainage infrastructure.
MCDOT:
1. A traffic impact study or TIS waiver must be approved at the time of building
permit application and shall be included with permit documents. Address with
MCDOT the new entrance at Elliot Road and 395th Ave.
a. Any additional dedication and offsite improvement requirements will
be determined by MCDOT Traffic based on a submitted TIA/TIS to
Permit Center
2. There shows on the site plan a proposed 65-foot County R/W for 395th
Avenue alignment it should be understood MCDOT does not maintain this
roadway and will not accept dedication. 395th Avenue should only be subject
to the Maricopa County Zoning Ordinance Section 11-05.
3. Elliot Road is classified as a future minor arterial requiring fee dedication of a
55-foot half street from the section line.
a. Due to state land boundary only preservation is required at this time.
4. All perimeter section line and mid-section line alignments of the proposed
development require the setback lines to start from a future half street Right-
of-Way of 55- and 40-feet (respectively) per the Maricopa County Zoning
Ordinance Section 11-05.
Please contact me with any questions.
STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
STATE OF ARIZONA
Right of Way
RAVNo. 18-115752-00
THIS RIGHT OF WAY (“Right of Way”) is entered into by and between the State of
Arizona (as “Grantor”) by and through the Arizona State Land Department and
ARLINGTON VALLEY SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
(“Grantee”).
In consideration of payment and performance by the parties of each of the
provisions set forth herein, the parties agree as follows:
EXTENT OE DOCUMENT
Appendixes”
are
an
integral
part
of this
Exhibits”, and
document.
In case of a conflict between the printed boiler document and the additional
conditions, exhibits, or appendixes, the applicable additional condition, exhibit, or appendix
shall be considered the governing document and supersede the printed boiler, but only to the
extent necessary to implement the additional condition, exhibit, or appendix, and only if the
additional condition, exhibit, or appendix does not conflict with governing state or federal
Additional
Conditions”,
law.
ARTICLE
1
SUBJECT LAND
Grantor grants to Grantee a Right of Way on, over, through, and across the
State lands described in Appendix A attached hereto (“Subject Land”).
1.1
Grantee makes use of the Subject Land “as is”, and Grantor makes no express
or implied warranties as to the physical condition of the Subject Land.
1.2
ARTICLE 2
TERM
The term of this Right of Way commences on June 20, 2023 (“Commencement
Date”), and expires on June
19, 2033 (“Expiration Date”),
unless
sooner
canceled
or
terminated as provided herein or as provided by law.
2.1
STANDARD RAV
12/05 Rev. 8/2011
1
RECEIVED 31.DEC 24
Z240025
ARTICLE 3
RENT
3.1
Rental is due in advance for the term of this Right of Way document.
If the Grantee should fail to pay rental when due, or fail to keep the covenants
and agreements herein set forth, the Commissioner, at his option, may cancel said Right of
Way or declare the same forfeited in the manner provided by law.
3.2
There shall be added to the delinquent rental or other monies due, a penalty
and delinquent interest.
The delinquent interest rate shall be set by the State Treasurer
according to
law. The penalty
shall be the greater of a minimum processing cost as
determined by the Commissioner or five (5%) percent.
The delinquent rent, penalty and
interest shall be a lien on the improvements and property on the land.
3.3
ARTICLE 4
PURPOSE AND USE OF SUBJECT LAND
4.1
The purpose of this Right of Way is the location, construction, operation, and
maintenance of:
Non-exclusive access road
4.2
No material may be removed by Grantee or its contractors without the written
approval of the Grantor.
Grantee shall not exclude from use the State of Arizona, its lessees, or grantees,
or the general public the right of ingress and egress over this Right of Way.
4.3
Grantee shall acquire required permits prior to construction, and adhere to
all applicable rules, regulations, ordinances, and building codes as promulgated by the local
jurisdiction and any applicable State or Federal agencies.
4.4
All use of State land outside the Right of Way must be applied for and
authorized in accordance with applicable law.
4.5
Grantee shall not sublet or assign this Right of Way or any portion thereof
without the written consent of the Grantor.
4.6
The Grantor retains ownership of the Subject Land. The use of this Right of
Way
is to be non-exclusive.
This Right of Way is sold subject to existing reservations,
easements, or rights of way heretofore legally obtained and now in full force and effect.
4.7
When necessary for Grantee's reasonable use of this Right of Way for the
purposes for which the grant is made, it shall be deemed to include the rights in, upon, over,
and across the described Subject Land to erect, construct, reconstruct, replace, repair, and
maintain the facilities authorized by this Right of Way.
4.8
STANDARD RAV 12/05 Rev. 8/2011
2
Grantee shall have the right to erect, maintain, and use gates in
all fences
under the control of the Grantor which now cross or shall hereafter cross said Right of Way,
and to trim, cut, and clear away trees or brush whenever in its judgment the same shall be
necessary for the convenient and safe exercise of the right herein provided.
4.9
4.10
Grantee shall not fence any portion of this Right of Way unless specifically
authorized in the attached additional conditions without prior written consent of Grantor,
nor shall Grantee exclude from the use of the surface thereof the State of Arizona or
its
lessees or grantees as reserved in Paragraph 10.1.
ARTICLE 5
CONFORMITY TO LAW
This Right of Way is subject to applicable laws and covenants relating to State
5.1
lands.
ARTICLE 6
CANCELLATION. TERMINATION AND ABANDONMENT
This Right of Way is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S.
§ 38-511.
6.1
If at any time the Right of Way ceases to be used for the purpose for which it
was granted, it shall become void, and the right to use the Subject Land and all the rights of
Grantee hereunder shall revert to the Grantor.
6.2
Upon revocation or termination of the Right of Way, the Grantee shall remove
all equipment or facilities, and so far as is reasonably possible, restore and/or rehabilitate
the Subject Land to its original condition, and to the satisfaction of the Grantor.
6.3
ARTICLE 7
ENVIRONMENTAL INDEMNITY
Grantee shall protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Grantor from
and against all liabilities, costs, charges, and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and court
costs arising out of (or related to) the presence of (or existence of) any substance regulated
under any applicable federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, ordinances, or
amendments thereto because of: (a) any substance that came to be located on the Right of
Way due to Grantee’s use or occupancy of the lands by the Grantee before or after the
issuance of the Right of Way; or (b) any release, threatened release, or escape of any
substance in, on, under, or from the Right of Way that is caused, in whole or in part, by any
conduct, actions, or negligence of the Grantee, regardless of when such substance came to be
located on the Right of Way.
7.1
For the purposes of this Right of Way the term “regulated substances” shall
include substances
defined
as “regulated substances”, “hazardous
waste”, “hazardous
substances”, “hazardous materials”, “toxic substances”, or “pesticides” in the Resource
STANDARD RAV
12/05 Rev. 8/2011
7.2
3
Conservation
and
Recovery
Act,
as
amended
by
the
Hazardous
and
Solid
Waste
Amendments of 1984; the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act; the Toxic Substance Control
Act; the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act; the relevant local and state
environmental laws, and the regulations, rules and ordinances adopted, and publications
promulgated pursuant to the local,
state, and federal laws.
This indemnification
shall
include, without limitation, claims, or damages arising out of any violations of applicable
environmental laws, regulations, ordinances, or subdivisions thereof, regardless of any real
or alleged strict liability on the part of Grantor. This environmental indemnity shall survive
the expiration or termination of this Right of Way and/or any transfer of all or any portion
of the Subject Land and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
In the event any such action or claim
is brought or asserted against the
Grantor, the Grantee shall have the right, subject to the right of the Grantor, to make all
final decisions with respect to Grantor’s liability for claims or damages, (i) to participate
with Grantor in the conduct of any further required cleanup, removal, or remedial actions
and/or negotiation and defense
of any
claim
indemnifiable
under
this
environmental
indemnity
provision,
having
reasonable
regard
to
the
continuing
conduct
of
the
operation/business located on the Subject Land and (ii) to participate with the Grantor in
negotiating and finalizing any agreement or settlement with respect to any such claim or
cleanup.
7.3
ARTICLE 8
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Grantee shall maintain in full force a commercial general liability insurance
policy during the Right of Way term affording protection to the limit of not less than one
million dollars.
This policy shall contain a provision that Grantor, named as an additional
insured, shall be entitled to recovery for any loss occasioned to it, its agents, and employees.
Further,
the policy
shall provide that Grantee’s coverage
is primary over any
other
insurance coverage available to the Grantor, its agents, and employees. Grantee shall send
Grantor an advance 30 day written notiee of any cancellation or reduction in insurance
coverage. Such notice shall be sent directly to the Arizona State Land Department, IlIO W.
Washington St., Phoenix 85007, and shall he sent by certified mail, return receipt requested.
8.1
ARTICLE 9
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Grantee shall strictly comply with Environmental Laws relating but not
limited to hazardous and toxic materials, wastes, and pollutants. Compliance means the
Grantee shall act
in accordance with
the necessary
reporting
obligations, obtain and
maintain
all
permits
required, and provide
eopies
of
all
documents
as
required
by
Environmental Laws. For purposes of this Right of Way the term “Environmental Law”
shall inelude but not be limited to any relevant federal, state, or local laws, and applicable
regulations, rules and ordinances, and publieations promulgated pursuant thereto, ineluding
any future modifications or amendments relating to environmental matters.
STANDARD RAV 12/05 Rev. 8/2011
9.1
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ARTICLE 10
RESERVATIONS; RELINQUISHMENTS
Grantor reserves the right to grant other rights in, upon, over, and aeross the
described Subject Land for any purpose whatsoever not inconsistent or incompatible with
the use allowed by this indenture, and the Grantee agrees not to exclude the Grantor or its
lessees or grantees from the use of the Subject Land herein described.
10.1
10.2
Grantor reserves all natural resources, timber, and minerals (including oil or
gas) in or upon the described Subject Land, and the right to grant leases, permits, easements,
and/or rights of way to extract such resources as provided by law and in a manner not
inconsistent
or
incompatible
with
Grantee
rights
hereunder.
Where
inconsistent
or
incompatible uses exist, the Grantor will require the applicant therefor to indemnify Grantee
for loss it might suffer by reason of such use.
10.3
Grantor reserves the right to relinquish to the United States pursuant to the
U.S. Act of August 30,
1890, land needed
for irrigation works
in
connection
with
a
government reclamation project.
ARTICLE 11
LOCATION, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
Grantee shall ensure full compliance with the terms and conditions of this
Right of Way by its agents, employees, and contractors (including sub-contractors of any
tier), and the employees of each of them and shall include the terms and conditions in all
contracts and sub-contracts which are entered into by any of them.
11.1
11.2
Eailure
or
refusal
of
Grantee's
agents,
employees,
contractors,
sub
contractors, or their employees to comply with these terms and conditions shall be deemed
to be the failure or refusal of Grantee.
ARTICLE 12
NATIVE PLANTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES
Pursuant
to
A.R.S.
§§
41-841
and
41-842,
Grantee,
Grantee’s
employees, and Grantee’s guests shall not excavate or collect any prehistoric or historic
archaeological specimens on the Subject Land without a permit from the Director of the
Arizona State Museum and written approval of Grantor pursuant to the terms of this Right
of Way.
Grantee shall immediately report any unpermitted excavation or collection
of
archaeological specimens on the Subject Land to the Arizona State Museum and Grantor.
12.1
(a)
Pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-844, Grantee shall report to the Director of the
Arizona State Museum and Grantor any prehistoric or historic archaeological
site, or
paleontological site, that is discovered on the Subject Land by Grantee, Grantee’s employees,
or Grantee’s guests, and shall, in consultation with the Director of the Arizona State Museum
and Grantor, immediately take
all reasonable steps to secure
the preservation
of the
discovery.
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Grantee shall not move, use, destroy, cut or remove or permit to be
moved, used, destroyed, cut or removed any timber, cactus, native plants, standing trees or
products of the land except that which is necessary for the use of the Subject Land, and then
only with the prior written approval of Grantor. For undeveloped land, the Grantee must
submit a plant survey prior to the removal of any native plant. If the removal or destruction
of plants protected under the Arizona Native Plant Law (A.R.S. § 3-901 et seq., or any
successor statutes) is necessary to the use of the Subject Land, Grantee shall also obtain the
prior written approval of the Arizona Department of Agriculture. In the event the Grantee
removes the native plants, the Grantee must pay a vegetation fee to the Grantor and this fee
is not a reimbursable improvement.
12.2
(a)
Grantee
is responsible for treatment of all regulated and restricted
noxious weeds listed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
(b)
ARTICLE 13
GRANTEE SHALL PROTECT AND RESTORE THE SUBJECT LAND
Grantee shall be required, upon completion of Right of Way construction, to
make such
rehabilitation measures on
the
State
lands, including
but not limited
to
restoration of the surface, revegetation, and fencing as determined necessary by the Grantor.
13.1
13.2
Grantee shall conduct all construction and maintenance activities in a manner
that will minimize disturbance to all land values including but not limited to vegetation,
drainage channels, and streambanks.
Construction methods shall be designed to prevent
degradation of soil conditions in areas where such degradation would result in detrimental
erosion or subsidence.
Grantee shall take such other soil and resource conservation and
protection measures on the Subject Land under grant as determined necessary by the
Grantor.
Costs
incurred
by
the
Grantee
in
complying
with
restoration
and
rehabilitation requirements, as determined by the Department, on State lands shall be borne
by the Grantee.
13.3
Grantee shall conduct its operations on the Subject Land in such a manner as
is consistent with good environmental practices.
Grantee shall exert reasonable efforts to
avoid damage of protected flora, and restore the surface to
its condition prior to the
occupancy thereof by Grantee.
13.4
ARTICLE 14
MISCELLANEOUS
The described Subject Land shall be used only for the purpose stated in
Paragraph 4.1, and as may be further detailed elsewhere.
14.1
This Document is submitted for examination and shall have no binding effect
on the parties unless and until executed by the Grantor (after execution by the Grantee), and
until a fully executed copy is delivered to the Grantee.
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14.3
In the event of a dispute between the parties to this Right of Way, it is agreed
to use arbitration to resolve the dispute, but only to the extent required by A.R.S. § 12-1518.
In no event shall arbitration be employed to resolve a dispute which is otherwise subject to
administrative review by the Department.
14.4
The Grantor does not represent or warrant that access exists over other State
lands which intervene respectively between the above Right of Way and the nearest public
roadway.
14.5
Grantee agrees to indemnify, hold, and save Grantor harmless against all loss,
damage, liability, expense, costs, and charges incident to or resulting in any way from any
injuries to person or damage to property caused by or resulting from the use, condition, or
occupation of the Subject Land.
If for any reason the State of Arizona does not have title to any of the Subject
Land described herein, this Right of Way shall be null and void insofar as it relates to the
land to which the State has failed to receive title.
14.6
14.7
Every obligation of the State under this Right of Way is conditioned upon the
availability of funds appropriated or allocated for the payment of such obligation.
If funds
are not allocated and available for the continuance of this Right of Way, this Right of Way
may be terminated by the State at the end of the period for which funds are available.
No
liability shall accrue to the State in the event this provision is exercised, and the State shall
not be obligated or liable for any future payments or any damages as a result of termination
under this paragraph.
The parties agree to be bound by applicable State and Federal rules governing
Equal Employment Opportunity, Non-discrimination and Disabilities, including Executive
Order No. 2009-09.
14.8
Within 30 days of project completion. Grantee shall submit a completed
certificate of construction (copy attached).
14.9
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These Additional Conditions are attached to and made a part of the Right of Way
boiler plate form (the “Boiler Plate”).
The term “Section” when used in these Additional
Conditions shall be deemed to refer to the Section numbers of the text in the Boiler Plate.
The term “Paragraph” when used in these Additional Conditions shall be deemed to refer
to the Paragraph numbers of the text in these Additional Conditions.
The term “Right of
Way” shall mean the Boiler Plate as supplemented by these Additional Conditions.
1.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION, RENT AND PURPOSE
A legal description and/or a visual depiction of this Right of Way is/are
detailed in EXHIBIT A attached hereto.
Subject to Grantor’s rules and policies then in
place, and as a result of construction-related restrictions, Grantor and Grantee may agree
to modify the
legal
description
by
the Grantee submitting
“as
built”
or “proposed
realignment”
legal
descriptions, depending on the
situation,
to Grantor
for Grantor’s
review.
If approved by Grantor, and additional acreage is impacted. Grantee agrees to pay
an appraised or pro-rated charge as Grantor determines is appropriate. No refund will be
made for a reduction in acreage.
1.1
Grantor reserves the right to grant additional access rights, or any other
rights not in conflict with the rights granted herein, to other parties at the Grantor’s sole
discretion.
1.2
The purpose of this Right of Way is for a Non-Exclusive Access Road and is
for the benefit of the Grantee and/or its authorized users to access Grantee’s land.
Grantee
may not grant authorization for use of this non-exclusive Access Road to any person or
persons not associated with Grantee, assignee or its successors.
1.3
1.3.1
This Right of Way prohibits
the
erection of any type advertising
sign(s) or monument structure(s) without proper rights authorized or issued by Grantor,
assignees or its successors.
2.
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
Grantee
is
responsible
for
complying
with
all
federal,
state
and
local
guidelines in regard to the construction, maintenance and operation of this Right of Way
grant and its associated appurtenances.
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Grantee
shall
eonduct
all
construetion
and
maintenance
activities
in
a
manner that will minimize disturbance to surface features affecting adjacent land values,
including, but not limited to, vegetation, drainage channels and stream banks.
2.2
Grantee shall be responsible for controlling noxious weeds as listed by the
Arizona
Department
of Agriculture
for
the
term
of
this
Right
of Way.
recommends Grantee review Arizona Department of Agriculture website for prohibited
and restricted noxious weed rules and regulations.
2.3
Grantor
Grantee
agrees
that
any
rubbish
or
debris
from
construction
and
maintenance work shall be removed and properly disposed of at its expense.
Disposal of
construction-related and
maintenance-related
materials on
State Trust land
is
strictly
prohibited.
2.4
Specific sites where construction and maintenance equipment and vehicles
shall not be allowed (e.g. archaeological sites, areas with threatened or endangered species,
or fragile watersheds) shall be clearly marked onsite by the Grantee prior to the beginning
of any construction, maintenance or other ground disturbing activities.
Grantee shall take
any and all steps necessary to ensure that these sites are not touched.
2.5
2.6
All equipment shall be removed from the site within seven (7) days of project
completion.
Grantee shall be responsible for weed control on disturbed areas within the
limits of this Right of Way and shall be responsible for consultation with the Grantor
and/or local authorities for acceptable weed control methods.
2.7
For construction on or after the Commencement Date of this Right of Way:
Prior
to
commencement
of
construction
Grantee
shall
submit
and
receive
Grantor
approval for a plan to restore and rehabilitate disturbed areas remaining once construction
has been completed. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, reseeding, reforestation,
erosion control, and watershed protection measures.
2.8
For construction on or after the Commencement Date of this Right of Way;
All rock brought to the surface along with topsoil and overburden from the affected State
Trust lands shall be salvaged and stockpiled separately in a manner that replacement shall
utilize one hundred (100%) percent of the materials upon completion of construction.
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Excess rock unsuitable for scattering shall be disposed of in a manner and location that is
authorized by the Grantor.
2.10
Grantee shall maintain the Right of Way grant area in the manner described
above during the term
of this easement.
Grantee agrees
to complete any necessary
restoration and rehabilitation to the satisfaction of the Grantor within ninety (90) days of
written
notification
of non-compliance,
or
sueh
longer
period
of time
as
mutually
determined to be neeessary to restore and/or rehabilitate subjeet land.
3.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND INDEMNITY
The following conditions
shall supplement
the terms and provisions governing
environmental matters as set forth in the Right of Way boiler to which these Conditions are
stated below.
3.1
For purposes of this Right of Way, the term "Environmental Laws"
shall
include but not be limited to any relevant federal, state or local environmental laws, and
the regulations, rules and ordinances, relating to environmental matters, and publieations
promulgated pursuant to the local, state, and federal laws and any rules or regulations
relating to environmental matters.
For the purpose of this Right
of Way, the term
Regulated
Substanees"
shall
include
but
not
be
limited
to
substances
defined
as
regulated
substance",
"solid
waste",
"hazardous
waste",
"hazardous
materials",
hazardous
substanees",
"toxic
materials",
"toxic
substances",
"inert
materials",
pollutants",
"toxie
pollutants",
"herbicides",
"fungieides",
"rodenticides",
insecticides",
"eontaminants",
"pestieides",
"asbestos",
"environmental
nuisance",
criminal littering", or "petroleum produets" as defined in Environmental Laws.
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Grantee
shall
strictly comply
with
all
Environmental Laws,
including,
without
limitation, water
quality,
air
quality;
and
handling,
transportation,
storage,
treatment, or disposal of any Regulated Substance on, under, or from the Subjeet Land.
Without limiting the foregoing, eompliance includes that Grantee shall: (1) comply with all
reporting obligations imposed under Environmental Laws; (2) obtain and maintain
all
permits required by Environmental Laws, and provide a eopy to Grantor within ten (10)
business days of receipt of the Right of Way;
(3) provide copies of all documentation
required by Environmental Laws to Grantor within ten (10) business days of Grantee's
submittal and/or receipt of the documentation;
(4) during the term of Right of Way,
provide copies of all information it receives or obtains regarding any and all environmental
matters relating to the Subject Land, including but not limited to environmental audits
relating
to the Subjeet Land regardless of the reason
for whieh
the
information
was
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obtained or whether or not the information was required by Environmental Laws; (5)
prevent treatment, storage, disposal, handling or use of any Regulated Substances within
the Subject Land without prior written authorization from Grantor.
Grantee at all times shall employ or designate an existing employee (the
"Designated Compliance Officer") who is responsible for knowing all Environmental Laws
affecting Grantee and Grantee's business and monitoring Grantee's continued compliance
with applicable Environmental Laws,
Upon request by Grantor, Grantee shall make the
Designated Compliance Officer available to
discuss Grantee's compliance, answer any
questions,
and
provide
such
reports
and
confirming
information
as
Grantor may
reasonably request.
3.3
At any time, Grantor may request Grantee
to provide an
environmental
audit of the Subject Land performed by an Arizona registered professional engineer or an
Arizona registered geologist. Grantee shall pay the entire cost of the audit.
3.4
Hazardous material generated (motor oil, paint, etc.) shall be disposed of
properly or used in a way which will minimize impact on vegetation.
3.5
At any time, during the term of the Right of Way, Grantor may require
Grantee to obtain one Phase I environmental assessment of the Subject Land performed by
an Arizona registered professional engineer or an Arizona registered geologist.
If based
upon the Phase I environmental assessment or its own independent investigation. Grantor
identifies any possible violation of Environmental Laws or the terms of this Right of Way,
Grantor may require Grantee to conduct additional environmental assessments as Grantor
deems appropriate for the purpose of ensuring that the Subject Land are in compliance
with Environmental Laws.
The Phase I assessment, or any other assessment required by
Grantor, shall be obtained for the benefit of both Grantee and Grantor.
A copy of the
Phase
I report shall be provided both to Grantee and Grantor.
Grantor,
in
its
sole
discretion, shall have the right to require Grantee to perform additional assessments of any
damage to the Subject Land arising out of any violations
of Environmental Laws.
If
Grantee fails to obtain any assessments required by Grantor, Grantee shall pay the entire
costs of any and all assessments required by Grantor, notwithstanding the expiration or
termination of the Right of Way.
3.6
Prior
to the termination of the Right of Way, Grantee
shall
restore the
Subject Land by removing any and all Regulated Substances.
In addition, the restoration
shall include, but not be limited to, removal of all waste and debris deposited by Grantee.
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If the Subject Land or any portions thereof are damaged or destroyed from the existence
or presence of any Regulated Substance or if the Subject Land or any portions thereof are
damaged or destroyed in any way relating to or arising out of the removal, treatment,
storage, disposition, mitigation, cleanup or remedying of any Regulated Substance, Grantee
shall
arrange,
at
its
expense,
for
the
repair,
removal,
remediation,
restoration, and
reconstruction
to the Subject Land to the original condition existing on the date that
Grantee first occupied the Parcel, to the satisfaction of Grantor. In any event, any damage,
destruction, or restoration by Grantee shall not relieve Grantee from its obligations and
liabilities under this Right of Way.
Grantee's restoration obligations under this Section
shall survive the expiration or the termination of the Right of Way.
Grantee
shall
defend,
indemnify and
hold Grantor harmless
from
and
against any and all liability, obligations, losses, damages, penalties, claims, environmental
response and cleanup costs and fines, and actions, suits, costs, taxes, charges, expenses and
disbursements, including legal fees and expenses of whatever kind or nature (collectively,
"claims" or "damages") imposed on, incurred by, or reserved against Grantor in any way
relating
to
or
arising out of any non-compliance with any Environmental Laws,
the
existence or presence of any Regulated Substance, on, under, or from the Subject Land,
and any claims or damages in any way relating to or arising out of the removal, treatment,
storage, disposition, mitigation, cleanup or remedying of any Regulated Substance on,
under, or from the Subject Land by Grantee, its agents, contractors, or subcontractors.
3.8
This indemnity shall Include, without limitation, claims or damages arising
out of any and all violations of Environmental Laws regardless of any real or alleged fault,
negligence, willful misconduct, gross negligence, breach of warranty, or strict liability on
the part
of any
of the
indemnitees.
This indemnity shall
survive
the expiration
or
termination of this Right of Way and/or transfer of all or any portion of the Subject Land
and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Arizona.
3.9
In the event any action or claim is brought or asserted against Grantor which
is or may be covered by this indemnity. Grantee shall fully participate,
at Grantee's
expense, in the defense of the action or claim including but not limited to the following: (1)
the conduct of any required cleanup, removal or remedial actions and/or negotiations, (2)
the conduct of any proceedings, hearings, and/or litigation, and (3) the negotiation and
finalization of any agreement or settlement. Grantor shall retain the right to make all final
decisions concerning the defense.
Grantee's obligations to participate in the defense under
this Section shall survive the expiration or termination of the Right of Way.
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4.
CULTURAL RESOURCES AND NATIVE PLANTS
Prior to any ground disturbance in areas not previously subject to a cultural
resources survey, Grantee shall arrange for a permittee of the Arizona State Museum to
inspect the area for cultural, historical, and paleontological remains and submit two copies
and a PDF copy of the inspection report to the Arizona State Land Department Cultural
Resources Section for review and approval.
4.1
Provided any cultural
resources are discovered. Grantee
shall
avoid
the
resource or submit a plan for data recovery. Archaeological surveys and/or site mitigation
must
be conducted
in accordance with
the
rules and regulations promulgated by the
Director of the Arizona State Museum. In the event additional archaeological resources are
detected by Grantee after receipt of archaeological clearance,
all work shall cease and
notification shall be given to the Director of the Arizona State Museum, as well as the
Arizona
State
Land
Department
Cultural
Resources
Manager.
Ground
disturbing
activities
include,
but
are
not
limited
to;
blading,
grading,
or widening
roads,
pole
replacement, pull-sites, temporary construction easements, or any other activity that will
disturb the topsoil.
4.2
If, following receipt of Arizona State Land Department Cultural Resources
Section approval to proceed, any additional archaeological, paleontological, or historical
site or object, or Human remains or funerary object that
is at least fifty years old
is
discovered during the course of ground disturbing activities, ail work shall cease and the
Grantee shall notify the Director of the Arizona State Museum pursuant to A.R.S. §41-844,
and the Arizona State Land Department Cultural Resources Section Manager.
4.3
Grantee shall supply Grantor with any documentation required to consult
with the State Historic Preservation Office, as required pursuant to the State Historic
Preservation Act (A.R.S. § 41-861 et seq).
4.4
Prior to any ground disturbance, and at the request of Grantor, Grantee
agrees
to
conduct and submit
a
plant
inventory/plant salvage
plan
to
the Grantor.
Payment will be required prior to any ground disturbance for any flora cut, removed
and/or destroyed.
4.5
If vegetation is authorized by Grantor to be removed and/or destroyed, and
prior to any ground disturbance. Grantee agrees to file the appropriate Notice of Intent to
Clear Land in accordance with A.R.S. § 3-905 Destruction of Native Plants by State.
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Grantee shall preserve or relocate all protected plants, if viable and feasible,
on or adjacent to the work site that will not interfere with the work required.
4.7
Grantee shall only remove protected plants when specifically authorized
to
do so and avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place.
If the Grantee or
its
contractors are authorized
to remove any protected plants from State Trust land for
replanting
off of State Trust
land, a permit from
the Department
of Agriculture
is
required.
4.8
Grantee shall contact the Arizona Department of Agriculture for further
information or permit requirements related to native protected plants.
4.9
4.9.1
A survey may be required to determine if protected plants are present
and
if plants must
be
salvaged.
Grantee
shall contact the Arizona
Department
of
Agriculture at least sixty (60) days before commencement of any salvage work.
Grantee shall minimize the removal of existing vegetation within the project
area to the greatest extent possible.
4.10
Grantee shall salvage or replant cactus and other protected plants.
4.11
Grantee
is prohibited
to blade, scrape or remove any existing vegetation
without authorization from Grantor.
4.12
5.
SERVICE / ACCESS ROADS
Grantee shall acquire any permits necessary prior to the construction and
maintenance of its service roads. Grantee shall construct new service roads with widths as
narrow as possible.
5.1
Material for service road construction and maintenance (i.e.
fill dirt, sand
and gravel, etc.) may not be acquired from State Trust lands without the proper permits
and authorization.
5.2
Service roads shall be maintained in substantially the same condition as they
exist at the time the Right of Way
is issued except, if not drivable, they may be made
drivable.
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5.4
Grantee shall not fence nor gate the service roads without the prior written
permission of the Grantor.
The service roads shall only be used by the Grantee in conjunction with said
Right of Way grant and associated appurtenances.
5.5
Grantee shall avoid using serviee roads during wet weather or when too soft
to travel over.
The soil shall be deemed too wet to adequately support equipment if such
equipment creates ruts in excess of six (6) inches deep.
5.6
5.7
Maintenance of the service roads may include dust control measures for the
term of this Right of Way.
6.
EXISTING LESSEES
Grantee shall keep all gates closed and ensure its contractors do the same.
Grantor reserves the right to require cattle guards if Grantor determines gates are being
left open or fencing has been removed or damaged by the Grantee,
its employees or
contractors.
6.1
Any grazing-related improvements removed or damaged due to construction,
operation and maintenance of this Right of Way shall be replaced and/or reconstructed
immediately.
Cost of replacement and reconstruction shall be the responsibility of the
Grantee.
6.2
Grantee shall provide Grantor with documentation of the surface
lessee’s
consent prior to making any alterations to existing improvements.
6.3
If construction or maintenance occurs during periods of livestock grazing.
Grantee will take necessary measures to insure livestock protection and containment.
6.4
6.4.1
Grantee agrees to notify Grazing Lessee(s) 30 days prior to beginning
construction or maintenance and inquire as to the presence/absence of livestock.
7.
MISCELLANEOUS
Grantor, or its successors or assigns, reserves the right, upon the request of
Lessee / Certificate of Purchase Holder / Permittee to relocate all or any portion of
this
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Right
of Way, provided however that
the Lessee
/ Certificate
of Purchase
Holder
/
Permittee of the underlying State Trust land shall bear the full cost and expense of the
relocation of any facilities on the Subject Land and on neighboring land regardless of
ownership necessary to accommodate the relocation of the Right of Way.
Relocation shall
require an amendment to the description of the Subject Land, and may require payment of
additional
rental
to
Grantor,
but
in
no
case
a diminution
in
rental,
if necessary
to
compensate for any greater value of the amended Subject Land.
Grantee shall not alter nor cause ponding, nor any damage up or down
stream of any water crossing.
7.2
7.3
No altering of existing drainages or drainage structures is authorized under
this instrument.
If any provision or agreement of this Right of Way is found invalid by any
tribunal, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof.
7.4
The following provision shall be deemed added at the end of Section 6.2 of
Article 6 of the Right of Way to which these Additional Conditions are attached as if set
forth therein verbatim:
7.5
Any
violation
by
Grantee
of any
of the terms
of this
Right
of Way
constitutes a breach.
Upon a breach by Grantee which is not cured within
sixty (60) days after the date a notice of breach is sent by certified mail to
Grantee
to
the most recent address
for Grantee
as shown
in
the
files
of
Grantor, this Right of Way shall become void and the right to use the Subject
Land and all of the rights of Grantee hereunder shall revert to Grantor at
the expiration of the aforesaid sixty (60) day period.”
Attached hereto as EXHIBIT B is an insurance rider which shall supplement
the terms and provisions governing insurance as set forth in the Right of Way form to
which these Additional Conditions
are attached.
Grantor reserves the right to amend
EXHIBIT B as and when the Arizona Department of Administration requires revisions to
the insurance requirements applicable to Arizona State Trust Land.
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8.
EXHIBITS
8.1
The following exhibits are attached to these Additional Conditions and made
a part hereof:
Legal Description and/or Visual Depiction of Right of Way
Insurance Rider
EXHIBIT A
EXHIBIT B
BY SIGNATURE BELOW, ALL TERMS ARE
AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED BY GRANTEE
/By:
Paul Bowman
Senior Vice President
/Titles
/ Date:^
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EXHIBIT A - LEGAL DESCRIPTION AND/OR VISUAL DEPICTION OF RIGHT OF WAY
EMER^gENCY ACCE^ EASEMENT
A portion of Soctlon
16,
Township
1 South Range 6 West of the
Gila and Salt
River Base
and Meridian, Maricopa County,
Arizona,
being more particularly described as
follows:
Commencing at a Maricopa County brass cap
in handhole marking
the Northeast comer of
said Section
16,
from which a Maricopa County brass cop
in handhole stamped RLS 26411,
marking the North quarter comer of said Section
16 bears North 89 degrees 28 minutes
58 seconds
West 2641.94
feet,
this
line
Is
the North
line of the East half of said Section
16 and the basis of the bearings In
this description:
THENCE North 89 degrees 28 minutes 58 seconds
West
19.49
feet
to
the POINT OF
BEGINNING of the centerline of a parcel 24.00 feet in
width,
being 12.00 feet on each
side
of the following described centerline:
TH^CE South
15 degrees 49 minutes
18 seconds West 74.03 feet;
THENCE South 03 degrees
18 minutes 28 seconds West 280.11
feet;
THENCE South 03 degrees 56 minutes 28 seconds
West 475.14
feet;
THENCE South 02 degrees 41 minutes 34 seconds West 638.56
feet:
THENCE South 06 degrees 39 minutes 43 seconds
Mfesl 414.86
feet;
THENCE South 08 degrees 22 minutes 23 seconds
West 842.87 feet;
THENCE South 06 degrees 09 minutes 09 seconds
West 653.89
feet;
THENCE South
10 degrees 57 minutes 08 seconds West 218.22
feet;
THENCE South
16 degrees 30 minutes 08 seconds
IVesl
156.57
feet;
THENCE South
19 degrees 52 minutes 48 seconds
West
1295.71
feet;
THENCE South 27 degrees 07 minutes 20 seconds West 56.23
feet;
THENCE South 43 degrees 26 minutes 03 seconds K'wf 53.22
feet;
THENCE South 38 degrees 26 minutes 43 seconds
West 296.36
feet
to a point 12.00 feet North of and parallel with
the South
line
of
said Section
16;
THENCE North 89 degrees 27 minutes 30 seconds
West
1544.88
feet;
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THENCE North 89 degrees 37 minutes 13 seconds
West 400.02
feet;
THENCE South 00 degrees 22 minutes 47 seconds West 12.00 feet to j
the POINT OF TERMINUS of said centerline on
the South
line
of the
Southwest quarter of said Section
16,
from which
a GLO brass cap marking the South quarter
comer of said Section
16 bears South 89
degrees 37 minutes
13 seconds East 400.00 feet;
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ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
18-115752-00-100
Page 13 of 16
EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE RIDER TO STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
This Rider is attached to and made a part of the above-referenced Right of Way as
if set forth therein verbatim.
Indemnity.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Grantee shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards,
commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and employees (hereinafter referred to
as “Indemnitee”) from and against any and all claims, actions, liabilities, damages, losses,
or
expenses
(including
court
costs,
attorneys’
fees,
and
costs
of claim
processing,
investigation and
litigation) (hereinafter referred to as “Claims”) for bodily injury or
personal injury (including death), or loss or damage to tangible or intangible property
caused, or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligent or willful acts or
omissions
of Grantee
or any
of
its
owners,
officers,
directors,
agents, employees
or
contractors, arising out of or related to Grantee’s occupancy and use of the Subject Land.
This indemnity includes any claim or amount arising out
of,
or recovered under, the
Workers’ Compensation Law or arising out of the failure of such contractor to conform to
any federal, state or local law, statute, ordinance, rule, regulation or court decree.
It is the
specific intention of the parties that the Indemnitee shall, in all instances, except for Claims
arising
solely from
the
negligent
or
willful
acts
or omissions
of the
Indemnitee,
be
indemnified by Grantee from and against any and all claims.
It is agreed that Grantee will
be responsible
for primary
loss
investigation, defense and judgment
costs where
this
indemnification is applicable.
R-1
Insurance
Requirements.
Grantee
shall procure
and
maintain
for
the
duration of the Right of Way insurance against claims for injury to persons or damage to
property whieh may arise from or in connection with this Right of Way. The insurance
requirements herein are minimum requirements for this Right of Way and in no way limit
the indemnity covenants contained in this Right of Way.
The State of Arizona in no way
warrants that the minimum
limits contained herein
is sufficient to protect the Grantee
from liabilities that might arise out of this Right of Way.
Grantee is free to purchase such
additional insurance as Grantee determines necessary.
R-2
Minimum Scope and Limits of Insurance.
Grantee shall provide
coverage with limits of liability not less than those stated below:
A.
Commercial General Liability-Occurrence Eorm.
The Policy
shall include bodily injury, property damage, personal injury and, products and completed
operations.
1.
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$2,000,000.00
General Aggregate:
Products-Completed Operations Aggregate:
Personal and Advertising Injury:
Each Occurrence:
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$100,000.00
Damage to Rented Premises:
The policy shall be endorsed as required by written agreement to include the State
of Arizona, and
its departments,
agencies, boards, commissions,
universities,
officers,
officials, agents, and employees as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of
the use and/or occupancy of the property subject to this Right of Way.
The policy shall contain a waiver of subrogation endorsement as required by this
written agreement in favor of the State of Arizona, and its departments, agencies, boards,
commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents and employees for losses arising from
the Grantee.
Business Automobile Liability. The Policy shall include Bodily
Injury and Property Damage for any owned, hired, and/or non-owned vehicles used in the
performance of this Right of Way.
2.
Combined Single Limit (CSL)
$1,000,000
The policy shall be endorsed as required by written agreement the State of Arizona, and its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and
employees
as additional insureds with
respect
to
liability arising out of the
activities
performed by or on behalf of the Grantee, involving automobiles owned. Right of Way,
hired or borrowed by the Grantee.
Policy
shall
contain
a
waiver
of
subrogation
endorsement as required by this written agreement in favor of the State of Arizona, and its
departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and
employees for losses arising from work performed by or on behalf of the Grantee.
a.
3.
Worker's Compensation and Employers' Liability.
Statutory
Workers' Compensation
Employers' Liability
Each Accident
Disease - Each Employee
Disease - Policy Limit
,$
1,000,000
,$
1,000,000
,$
1,000,000
Policy
shall
contain
a
waiver
of
subrogation
endorsement, as required by this written agreement, in favor of the State of Arizona, and
a.
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18-115752-00-100
Page 15 of 16
its departments, agencies, boards, commissions, universities, officers, officials, agents, and
employees for losses arising from Grantee activities.
This requirement shall not apply to: Separately, EACH
contractor or subcontractor exempt under A.R.S. 23-901, AND when such contractor or
subcontractor executes the appropriate waiver (Sole Proprietor/Independent Contractor)
form.
b.
Additional Insurance Requirements. The policies shall include, or be
endorsed as required by written agreement to include, the following provisions:
B.
The
Grantee’s
policies
shall
stipulate
that
the
insurance
afforded the Grantee shall be primary insurance and that any insurance carried by the
Department, its agents, officials, employees or the State of Arizona shall be excess and not
contributory insurance, as provided by Arizona Revised Statutes Section 41-621 (E).
1.
Insurance provided by the Grantee shall not limit the liability
assumed under the indemnification provisions of this Right of Way.
2.
Notice of Cancellation.
For each insurance policy required by the
insurance provisions of this Contract, the Contractor must provide to the State, within 2
business days of receipt, a notice
if a policy
is suspended, voided or cancelled for any
Such
notice
shall
be
mailed,
emailed,
hand
delivered
or
sent
by
facsimile
transmission to (State’s Representative Name and Address »& Fax Number)
C.
reason.
Grantee’s
insurance
shall
be
with
companies licensed in the State of Arizona or hold approved non-admitted status on the
Arizona Department of Insurance List of Qualified Unauthorized Insurers. Insurers shall
have an "A.M. Best"
rating of not
less than A-VII.
The State of Arizona
in no way
warrants that the above-required minimum
insurer rating
is
sufficient
to
protect the
Grantee from potential insurer insolvency.
Acceptability
of
Insurers.
D.
Verification of Coverage.
Grantee shall furnish the State of Arizona
with certificates of insurance valid (ACORD form or equivalent approved by the State of
Arizona) as required by this Right of Way. The certificates for each insurance policy are to
be signed by an authorized representative.
E.
All certificates and endorsements, as required by this written agreement are to be
received and approved by the State of Arizona before the Right of Way Term commences.
Each insurance policy required by this Right of Way must be in effect at or prior to the
commencement of the Right of Way.
Failure to maintain the insurance policies as required
by this Right of Way or to provide timely evidence of renewal will be considered a material
breach of the Right of Way.
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All certificates required by this Right of Way shall be sent directly to The Arizona
State Land Department, 1110 W. Washington Ave., Phoenix, Arizona 85007. Right of Way
number and location description are to be noted on the certificate of insurance.
The State
of Arizona reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all insurance policies
and endorsements required by this Right of Way at any time.
Approval and Modifications.
The contracting agency in consultation
with the Department of Administration, Risk Management Division reserves the right to
review, or make modifications to the insurance limits, required coverages or endorsements
throughout the life of this contract as deemed necessary. In such event, the contracting
agency shall provide the contractor with written notice of such and contractor shall comply
within thirty (30) days of receipt thereof. Such action will not require a formal Contract
amendment, but may be made by administrative action.
F.
Exceptions. In the event the Grantee or sub-Grantee(s) is/are a public
entity, then the Insurance Requirements shall not apply. Such public entity shall provide
Certificate of Self Insurance.
If the Grantee or sub-Grantee(s) is/are a State of Arizona
agency, board, commission, or university, none of the above shall apply.
G.
Contractors/Subcontractors.
Grantee shall ensure and verify that all
Contractors and Subcontractors have collectable insurance as evidenced by the certificates
of insurance
and endorsements
for each
Contractor and Subcontractor.
If Grantee’s
Contractors
or
Subcontractors
do
not
have
or
cannot obtain
the required insurance
coverages. Grantee’s endorsements
or certificates of insurance
shall
include
all
of
its
Contractors and Subcontractors as insured under its policies.
All coverage for Contractors
and Subcontractors shall be subject to the applicable insurance requirements identified in
this Article.
Grantor reserves the right to require, at any time, proof from the Grantee
that its Contractors and Subcontractors have the required coverage.
H.
APPENDIX A
RUN DATE:
8 May 2024
RUN TIME:
PAGE:
STATE OF ARIZONA LAND DEPARTMENT
1110 W.WASHINGTON ST.
PHOENIX, AZ 85007
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IN WITNESS HEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Right of Way effective the day
and year set forth previously herein.
STATE OF ARIZONA, GRANTOR
Arizona State Land Commissioner
ARLINGTON VALLEY
SOLAR ENERGY, LLC
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GRANTEE’S CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION
RIGHT OF WAY NUMBER:
NAME OF GRANTEE:
DATE ISSUED:
PERMITTED USE:
LAND DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATOR:
DATE CONSTRUCTION STARTED:
DATE CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED:
I hereby certiiy that the facilities authorized by the State Land Commissioner, were actually
constructed and tested in accordance with the terms of the grant, in compliance with any
required plans and specifications, and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.
Grantee’s Signature
Date
Title
Return To:
Arizona State Land Department
RAV Section
mow. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007