Visual Resources & Aesthetics: desk report

The rule

Code computed the rating from the assessor's inputs:

impact_likely=yes -> 2

Set by the rule

Decision

Released

Evidence state

REPORTED · desktop, consultant or developer record

The assessor's comments

23 residences lie within 1,000 feet. Arrays are visible from about 2.1 miles of public roads, mostly within half a mile. At Pettibone Family Cemetery, 120 feet from arrays, they are visible on three sides. Low-potential glare at two residences. Moderate impact for five years, then low. No scenic byway visibility.

Worst case

If what is pending at the cut-off went badly, the same rule gives a higher rating.

• Present: yes

  Sensitive viewers are documented: 23 residences within 1,000 feet (C-de59fd4446), Pettibone Family Cemetery 120 feet from arrays (C-76863a3272), and arrays visible from about 2.1 miles of public roads (C-d06343c798). No visibility from a designated scenic byway or state scenic river (C-f63db08a1e) does not negate these receptors.

  Cites C-de59fd4446, C-76863a3272, C-d06343c798, C-f63db08a1e

• Extent: peripheral

  Road visibility is mostly within half a mile (C-d06343c798), the recommended buffer is targeted at specific nearby residences rather than the whole perimeter (C-08ccaab9c2), and no scenic byway or river sees the project (C-f63db08a1e). The share of the site visible from receptors is not quantified, so this is a judgment; a KOP simulation would settle it.

  Cites C-d06343c798, C-08ccaab9c2, C-f63db08a1e

• Avoidable: yes

  A buffer of two staggered rows of native evergreens and shrubs is recommended (C-08ccaab9c2), good neighbor agreements with screening are offered to 14 homes and three have signed (C-f20a02cd94, C-f615487362), and moderate impact is expected to fall to low as plantings mature (C-0cac55218c). Cemetery views on three sides (C-76863a3272) need design attention. No local setback or screening standard applies (C-8041623932). Opposition seeks taller screening (C-87c8ed2e8e), carried into the worst case.

  Cites C-08ccaab9c2, C-f20a02cd94, C-f615487362, C-0cac55218c, C-76863a3272, C-8041623932, C-87c8ed2e8e

• Pathway: standard

  A landscaping plan is to be part of the OPSB application (C-29ea880786); no local zoning or screening standard applies (C-8041623932). Opposition on views and requests for 500-foot setbacks and taller screening (C-87c8ed2e8e) is not a documented individual visual proceeding.

  Cites C-29ea880786, C-8041623932, C-87c8ed2e8e

• Impact likely: yes

  Arrays 120 feet from the cemetery are visible on three sides (C-76863a3272), 23 residences lie within 1,000 feet (C-de59fd4446), low-potential glare is predicted at two residences (C-1a3c29d782), and moderate visual impact is expected for the first five years (C-0cac55218c). Direct views are likely for a typical build.

  Cites C-de59fd4446, C-76863a3272, C-1a3c29d782, C-0cac55218c

Supporting statements (12)

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

1. C-08ccaab9c2

   A vegetative buffer of two staggered rows of native evergreens and shrubs is recommended along about 14,600 linear feet, including near 14 non-participating residences.

   We recommend a vegetative buffer of two staggered rows of native evergreens and shrubs

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

   Filed under EC-03, VI-01

   See it on page 2, claim C-08ccaab9c2

2. C-0cac55218c

   Moderate visual impact is expected during the first five years, falling to low, except at KOP 2 where the BESS yard and substation remain partly visible from R-6 and R-7.

   we expect a moderate visual impact during the first five years, falling to low after the plantings mature

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

   See it on page 2, claim C-0cac55218c

3. C-1a3c29d782

   Low-potential (green) glare is predicted at two residences, R-11 and R-14, for 5 to 15 minutes on spring and autumn mornings.

   low-potential (green) glare at two residences (R-11 and R-14) for 5 to 15 minutes on spring and autumn mornings.

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 1 · 2023-04-25

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

   Cited by EN-05 · Filed under EN-05, VI-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-1a3c29d782

4. C-29ea880786

   A landscaping plan with species, spacing and a two-year replacement warranty should be part of the OPSB application.

   should be part of the OPSB application

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

   Filed under PE-02, VI-01

   See it on page 2, claim C-29ea880786

5. C-76863a3272

   At KOP 4, Pettibone Family Cemetery, 120 feet from arrays, arrays are visible on three sides without screening.

   Pettibone Family Cemetery 120 feet Arrays visible on three sides

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

   Cited by CU-01 · Filed under CU-01, VI-01

   See it on page 2, claim C-76863a3272

6. C-8041623932

   No local zoning, conditional use, variance or site plan approval is required, and no local setback, height or screening standard applies to the proposed facility.

   No local zoning permit, conditional use permit, variance or site plan approval is therefore required for the proposed facility, and no local setback, height or screening standard applies to it.

   Zoning Verification - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0022 · Page 1 · 2023-02-14

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

   Cited by EG-04, PE-01 · Filed under EG-04, PE-01, VI-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-8041623932

7. C-87c8ed2e8e

   Opponents raised property values and views, requesting 500-foot setbacks from homes and taller screening.

   Property values and views, with requests for 500-foot setbacks from homes and taller screening.

   Summary of the County Public Meeting under ORC 303.61 - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0023 · Page 1 · 2023-05-12

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

   Cited by CO-02, PE-01 · Filed under CO-02, PE-01, VI-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-87c8ed2e8e

8. C-d06343c798

   The viewshed model shows arrays visible from about 2.1 miles of public roads, mostly within half a mile.

   The viewshed model shows arrays visible from about 2.1 miles of public roads, mostly within half a mile.

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

   See it on page 2, claim C-d06343c798

9. C-de59fd4446

   There are 23 residences within 1,000 feet of the Project.

   the 23 residences within 1,000 feet.

   Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 1 · 2023-04-25

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

   Cited by CO-02 · Filed under CO-02, VI-01

   See it on page 1, claim C-de59fd4446

10. C-f20a02cd94

    Good neighbor agreements with payments and screening were offered to owners of 14 nearby non-participating residences; three have signed.

    Three have signed.

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

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

    Cited by CO-02 · Filed under CO-02, VI-01

    See it on page 2, claim C-f20a02cd94

11. C-f615487362

    Northfold will offer good neighbor agreements with screening to the 14 nearest non-participating homes.

    Offer good neighbor agreements, with screening, to the 14 nearest non-participating homes.

    Summary of the County Public Meeting under ORC 303.61 - Tamsin Ridge · DR-0023 · Page 1 · 2023-05-12

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

    Cited by CO-02 · Filed under CO-02, VI-01

    See it on page 1, claim C-f615487362

12. C-f63db08a1e

    The Project is not visible from any designated scenic byway or state scenic river.

    The Project is not visible from any designated scenic byway or state scenic river.

    Glare, Aviation and Visual Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0015 · Page 2 · 2023-04-25

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

    See it on page 2, claim C-f63db08a1e

• Include landscaping plan and vegetative buffer in the OPSB application.
• Add screening or setback at Pettibone Family Cemetery; run KOP simulations to confirm extent.
• Continue good neighbor agreements with the 14 nearest non-participating homes.

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