Land Use and Site Features: desk report

The rule

Code computed the rating from the assessor's inputs:

impact_likely=yes -> 2

Set by the rule

Decision

Released with flags

The engine's reasons

• Agencies not in the register or the evidence: Transmission line owner (unidentified)

Evidence state

REPORTED · desktop, consultant or developer record

The assessor's comments

Existing 138 kV transmission line crosses the eastern portion of the Project Area. Land cover is predominantly row crops, with scattered woodlots along Sugar Run. Small de minimis farm debris pile near the Parcel 12 barn. No ALTA survey, title commitment or constraints map in the data room.

• Present: yes

  Documents describe an existing 138 kV transmission line crossing the eastern Project Area, scattered woodlots, and a de minimis debris pile (C-fe67965fc1, C-71ef7a1eed, C-18f20d1141).

  Cites C-fe67965fc1, C-71ef7a1eed, C-18f20d1141

• Extent: peripheral

  The line crosses only the eastern portion and is not described as bisecting the site; land cover is predominantly row crops, and parcel 7 shows upland soils with no hydric indicators (C-fe67965fc1, C-f9e7a3aa8c, C-58cb5b6f6c). Easement width and share of area are undocumented. The developer overview cites approximately 1,050 leased acres (C-0ebae50e80) versus the canonical 1,356-acre project figure; the difference is unreconciled but does not change the peripheral judgment, since the line is confined to one portion.

  Cites C-fe67965fc1, C-f9e7a3aa8c, C-58cb5b6f6c, C-0ebae50e80

• Avoidable: yes

  Professional judgment: a 138 kV line is typically accommodated by setbacks and siting around the corridor, or by a crossing agreement; nothing indicates relocation is needed. Woodlots are scattered and the debris pile is de minimis with removal recommended (C-fe67965fc1, C-71ef7a1eed, C-18f20d1141).

  Cites C-fe67965fc1, C-71ef7a1eed, C-18f20d1141

• Pathway: standard

  Professional judgment: setbacks and encroachment or crossing consent from the line owner are the usual route; no relocation or easement release is indicated (C-fe67965fc1).

  Cites C-fe67965fc1

• Impact likely: yes

  Professional judgment: a transmission line crossing part of the site likely requires setbacks and possibly crossing agreements for collection lines or roads, reducing some layout flexibility. Easement width and owner are undocumented (C-fe67965fc1).

  Cites C-fe67965fc1

Supporting statements (6)

Each claim the row cites: the statement in the assessor's words, then the quote the engine found on the page.

1. C-0ebae50e80

   The project covers approximately 1,050 acres of leased farmland.

   on approximately 1,050 acres of leased farmland

   Brook Hollow Project Overview 2023-03-15 · DR-0001 · Page 1 · 2023-03-15

   Source developer_document · Claim type project_fact · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EN-03 · Filed under EN-01, EN-03

   See it on page 1, claim C-0ebae50e80

2. C-18f20d1141

   A small de minimis farm debris pile was observed near the Parcel 12 barn; removal is recommended.

   A small farm debris pile (de minimis) was observed near the Parcel 12 barn; removal is recommended.

   Phase I ESA 2023-01-20 · DR-0004 · Page 1 · 2023-01-20

   Source field_study · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EN-04, CU-01, CU-02 · Filed under EN-01, EN-04

   See it on page 1, claim C-18f20d1141

3. C-58cb5b6f6c

   Parcel 7 has upland soils and row crops with no hydric indicators.

   Upland soils, row crops, no hydric indicators.

   Wetland and Stream Delineation Report May2023 · DR-0005 · Page 3 · 2023-05-22

   Source field_study · Claim type presence · Polarity neutral · Confidence medium · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EN-03 · Filed under EN-01, EN-03

   See it on page 3, claim C-58cb5b6f6c

4. C-71ef7a1eed

   Scattered woodlots occur along Sugar Run.

   scattered woodlots along Sugar Run

   Brook Hollow Project Overview 2023-03-15 · DR-0001 · Page 1 · 2023-03-15

   Source developer_document · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence medium · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EC-01, EC-02 · Filed under AQ-01, EC-02, EN-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-71ef7a1eed

5. C-f9e7a3aa8c

   Land cover is predominantly row crops (corn and soybeans).

   Land cover is predominantly row crops (corn and soybeans)

   Brook Hollow Project Overview 2023-03-15 · DR-0001 · Page 1 · 2023-03-15

   Source developer_document · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by EN-03 · Filed under EN-01, EN-03

   See it on page 1, claim C-f9e7a3aa8c

6. C-fe67965fc1

   An existing 138 kV transmission line crosses the eastern portion of the Project Area.

   An existing 138 kV transmission line crosses the eastern portion of the Project Area.

   Brook Hollow Project Overview 2023-03-15 · DR-0001 · Page 1 · 2023-03-15

   Source developer_document · Claim type presence · Polarity presence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Cited by PE-03 · Filed under EN-01, PE-03

   See it on page 1, claim C-fe67965fc1

• Identify line owner; obtain its setback and encroachment requirements.
• Obtain ALTA survey/title commitment; confirm line location and easement width against parcel layout.
• Remove Parcel 12 debris pile; check for adjacent protected or federal lands.

Agencies