Land Use and Site Features: desk report

The rule

Code computed the rating from the assessor's inputs:

extent=core, avoidable=partly -> 3

Set by the rule

Decision

Released with flags

The engine's reasons

• Independent assessments split on the category (7 samples: {'2': 2, '3': 4, '1': 1}); reviewer to confirm

Evidence state

VERIFIED · field study or agency determination

The assessor's comments

Existing 138 kV line crosses the West Block. Gas gathering pipeline crosses Parcels 5, 7 and 10; Parcel 5 also carries an oil and gas lease. Two plugged wells and abandoned mine workings are present. Lessee's planned second pad overlaps about 9 acres of the array layout.

Worst case

The same rule on the worst case gives no rating above the point.

• Present: yes

  Documents describe constraining features: 138 kV line across the West Block (C-ad2c42da82), gathering pipeline across Parcels 5, 7 and 10 (C-bf7087e782), plugged wells and abandoned mine (C-a3cebd779c, C-d9db0a1832). The farming/no-industrial-use statement (C-e9a687c1a0) concerns historic industrial use and does not negate these features.

  Cites C-ad2c42da82, C-bf7087e782, C-a3cebd779c, C-d9db0a1832, C-e9a687c1a0

• Extent: core

  The 138 kV line crosses the West Block (C-ad2c42da82); the gathering pipeline, 50-foot easement, transmission ROW and oil and gas lease encumber Parcel 5, which hosts the substation and BESS yard (C-df8aadf77e, C-f23ef8892f, C-c22072d6dc, C-dcf3900993); the abandoned mine lies beneath the eastern part (C-d9db0a1832). Features cross the site and key facilities.

  Cites C-ad2c42da82, C-df8aadf77e, C-f23ef8892f, C-c22072d6dc, C-dcf3900993, C-d9db0a1832

• Avoidable: partly

  Setbacks (100 feet from plugged wells, operator setbacks) allow siting around most features (C-28570f896a, C-af471048ff). However, the lessee's planned second pad overlaps about 9 acres of the array layout (C-7d33945087), the lessee holds surface-use rights (C-dcf3900993), and the substation sits on an encumbered parcel (C-df8aadf77e); no layout or constraints map is in the data room, so full avoidance is not shown.

  Cites C-28570f896a, C-af471048ff, C-7d33945087, C-dcf3900993, C-df8aadf77e

• Pathway: standard

  Crossing agreements with Calder Gathering (C-d257ecfe8e), operator and ODNR setbacks, and coordination with the oil and gas lessee are standard consents and setbacks; no documented relocation with uncertain outcome.

  Cites C-d257ecfe8e, C-af471048ff, C-28570f896a

• Impact likely: yes

  Pipeline, ROW, well setbacks and the lessee pad overlap (about 9 acres) remove buildable area and constrain layout, including on the substation/BESS parcel (C-7d33945087, C-28570f896a, C-f23ef8892f, C-df8aadf77e).

  Cites C-7d33945087, C-28570f896a, C-f23ef8892f, C-df8aadf77e

Supporting statements (13)

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

1. C-28570f896a

   Structures should be kept at least 100 feet from plugged wells and follow the operator's setbacks from the pad and flowlines.

   Keep structures at least 100 feet from plugged wells, and follow the operator's setbacks from the pad and its flowlines.

   Preliminary Geotechnical Engineering Report - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0018 · Page 1 · 2023-05-15

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type recommendation · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-28570f896a

2. C-7d33945087

   The lessee's planned second pad on Parcel 2 overlaps about 9 acres of the array layout.

   The lessee's planned second pad on Parcel 2 overlaps about 9 acres of the

   Option and Lease Summary - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0004 · Page 2 · 2023-05-30

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

   Cited by PE-05 · Filed under EN-01, EN-02, PE-05

   See it on page 2, claim C-7d33945087

3. C-a3cebd779c

   Two plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells are within the project area, and an active horizontal Utica well pad adjoins it.

   two plugged and abandoned oil and gas wells within the project area and an active horizontal Utica well pad adjoining it.

   ODNR Environmental Review - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project (ODNR 23-0477) · DR-0011 · Page 1 · 2023-05-02

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

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-a3cebd779c

4. C-ad2c42da82

   An existing 138 kV transmission line crosses the West Block.

   An existing 138 kV transmission line crosses the West Block

   Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project - Project Description · DR-0001 · Page 1 · 2023-06-12

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-ad2c42da82

5. C-af471048ff

   Plugged wells should be surveyed and fenced, keeping setbacks required by the operator and ODNR.

   Survey and fence the plugged wells and keep the setbacks the operator and ODNR require.

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

   Source consultant_memo · Claim type recommendation · Polarity neutral · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under EN-01, EN-02

   See it on page 1, claim C-af471048ff

6. C-bf7087e782

   A natural gas gathering pipeline crosses Parcels 5, 7 and 10.

   a natural gas gathering pipeline across Parcels 5, 7 and 10

   Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 1 · 2023-01-27

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

   Filed under EN-01, PE-05

   See it on page 1, claim C-bf7087e782

7. C-c22072d6dc

   A 100-foot transmission line right-of-way with tree clearing rights affects Parcel 5.

   a 100-foot right-of-way for a transmission line, with tree clearing rights.

   Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 2 · 2023-04-18

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

   Filed under EN-01, PE-05

   See it on page 2, claim C-c22072d6dc

8. C-d257ecfe8e

   The easement crosses the Calder Gathering Company natural gas gathering line, requiring the grantee to obtain a written crossing agreement and keep required clearance.

   Grantee will obtain that company's written crossing agreement and keep the clearance it requires.

   Underground Collection Line Easement Agreement - Parcel 7 · DR-0003 · Page 1 · 2022-11-03

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

   Cited by PE-03, PE-05 · Filed under EN-01, PE-03, PE-05

   See it on page 1, claim C-d257ecfe8e

9. C-d9db0a1832

   Records show abandoned underground Elsby No. 2 Mine beneath the eastern part of the project area, plus pre-1977 reclaimed surface mining.

   Division records show abandoned underground coal mining, the Elsby No. 2 Mine in the Upper Freeport (No. 7) coal, beneath the eastern part of the project area

   ODNR Environmental Review - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project (ODNR 23-0477) · DR-0011 · Page 1 · 2023-05-02

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

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-d9db0a1832

10. C-dcf3900993

    An oil and gas lease to Brenwick Exploration, with pooled unit, allows surface use for wells, pads, roads, pipelines and tanks on Parcels 2 and 5.

    surface as is reasonably necessary for wells, pads, roads, pipelines and tanks. Affects Parcels 2 and 5.

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 2 · 2023-04-18

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

    Cited by PE-05 · Filed under EN-01, EN-02, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-dcf3900993

11. C-df8aadf77e

    Parcel 5 hosts the substation and BESS yard and has a 138 kV line, gathering pipeline and oil and gas lease.

    Substation, BESS yard; 138 kV line; gathering pipeline; oil and gas lease

    Parcel Schedule 2023-07-14 · DR-0005 · Page 1 · 2023-07-14

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

    Cited by EN-04 · Filed under EN-01, PE-05

    See it on page 1, claim C-df8aadf77e

12. C-e9a687c1a0

    Aerial photos and records show farming since at least 1939 and no industrial use found.

    No industrial use was found.

    Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0012 · Page 2 · 2023-01-27

    Source desktop_study · Claim type absence · Polarity absence · Confidence high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

    Filed under EN-01, EN-04

    See it on page 2, claim C-e9a687c1a0

13. C-f23ef8892f

    A 50-foot permanent gas gathering pipeline easement to Calder Gathering, with right to add lines, affects Parcel 5.

    a 50-foot permanent easement for natural gas gathering lines, with the right to

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 2 · 2023-04-18

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

    Filed under EN-01, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-f23ef8892f

• Prepare site constraints map from title and ODNR data.
• Negotiate crossing agreements and surface-use accommodation with Calder Gathering and Brenwick.
• Site layout to apply well and pipeline setbacks.

Agencies