Title and site control 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

• Uncited absence claims to weigh: C-f77ef514cf (no record in the annex)
• Numbers not found in cited evidence: 31.0
• Agencies not in the register or the evidence: Carroll County

Evidence state

REPORTED · desktop, consultant or developer record

The assessor's comments

Options cover 12 of the 14 parcels (1,063.4 acres). Parcel 11 (31.0 acres) is unleased, needed for collection and East Block access; its trustee declined the option twice. Brenwick accommodation agreement is unsigned; its second pad overlaps about 9 acres of array. Parcel 9 SNDA and coal reservation remain open.

Worst case

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

• Present: yes

  Site control is through option-to-lease agreements on 12 of 14 parcels plus a recorded collection line easement on Parcel 7 (C-04c97c05c7, C-1f788fe1e5), so land rights and third-party rights on title are present.

  Cites C-04c97c05c7, C-1f788fe1e5

• Extent: core

  Parcel 11 is not under any agreement and the planned collection route and East Block access road cross it (C-3ce7653be3, C-cd08e1f358, C-489cabb421). The Brenwick lessee's planned second pad on Parcel 2 overlaps about 9 acres of the array layout and its accommodation agreement is unsigned (C-7d33945087, C-9099731d6e). Control of buildable area is therefore incomplete. Mitigating: title found no other severed minerals beyond coal and oil and gas (C-9dcc852809) and no setback waivers are needed (C-2a27cb9782), so the issues are concentrated.

  Cites C-3ce7653be3, C-cd08e1f358, C-489cabb421, C-7d33945087, C-9099731d6e, C-9dcc852809, C-2a27cb9782

• Avoidable: partly

  Without Parcel 11 the collection line would follow the Linnet Road right-of-way, which needs a county right-of-way permit (C-7dce4e6e67, C-4c5acf992f). East Block access also crosses Parcel 11 and no alternative is documented (C-489cabb421). The Brenwick pad overlap could remove array area unless an accommodation agreement is signed (C-7d33945087, C-faaf963eae). The Parcel 9 SNDA is a routine step (C-2a9dd4b09a). The Parcel 9 coal severance is a constraint, but the coal was largely mined out (C-343e9b9832).

  Cites C-7dce4e6e67, C-4c5acf992f, C-489cabb421, C-7d33945087, C-faaf963eae, C-2a9dd4b09a, C-343e9b9832

• Pathway: individual

  The Parcel 11 trustee has declined the standard option twice, which is holdout behaviour, and the Project has no condemnation power (C-61e6db1965, C-ebcacfde9b). The Brenwick mineral lessee holds surface-use rights and the accommodation agreement is unsigned (C-dcf3900993, C-9099731d6e). The other items (memoranda of lease, SNDA, pipeline crossing agreement) are routine (C-b22b20654d, C-2a9dd4b09a, C-d257ecfe8e).

  Cites C-61e6db1965, C-ebcacfde9b, C-dcf3900993, C-9099731d6e, C-b22b20654d, C-2a9dd4b09a, C-d257ecfe8e

• Impact likely: yes

  An uncontrolled parcel is needed for the collection route and East Block access (C-cd08e1f358, C-489cabb421). A mineral lessee with surface rights has a planned pad overlapping about 9 acres of array (C-7d33945087). The Parcel 9 coal reservation carries a right to mine (C-579694c789). The Parcel 9 conservation easement is rated under EN-07.

  Cites C-cd08e1f358, C-489cabb421, C-7d33945087, C-579694c789

Supporting statements (20)

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

1. C-04c97c05c7

   Site control is through option-to-lease agreements on 12 of 14 parcels (1,063.4 acres) plus a recorded collection line easement on Parcel 7.

   holds option-to-lease agreements on 12 of the 14 parcels (1,063.4 acres) and a

   Option and Lease Summary - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0004 · Page 1 · 2023-05-30

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-04c97c05c7

2. C-1f788fe1e5

   Option-to-lease agreements cover 12 parcels and a recorded collection line easement covers Parcel 7.

   Option-to-lease agreements cover 12 parcels, a recorded collection line easement covers Parcel 7

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

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-1f788fe1e5

3. C-2a27cb9782

   No setback waivers have been requested because no local or state setback applies to the solar facility.

   No setback waivers have been requested, because no local or state setback applies to the solar facility.

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

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

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

   See it on page 2, claim C-2a27cb9782

4. C-2a9dd4b09a

   Requires an SNDA from Carrow Savings Bank for the Parcel 9 mortgage.

   Record a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement from Carrow Savings Bank as to the

   Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 1 · 2023-04-18

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

   See it on page 1, claim C-2a9dd4b09a

5. C-343e9b9832

   Coal beneath Parcel 9 was largely mined out by the Elsby No. 2 Mine.

   The coal was largely mined out by the Elsby No. 2 Mine

   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 high · Quote check exact, 100 of 100

   Filed under EN-02

   See it on page 2, claim C-343e9b9832

6. C-3ce7653be3

   Parcel 11 (31 acres) is not under any agreement.

   Not under agreement (Parcel 11, acres) | 31

   Parcel Schedule 2023-07-14 · DR-0005 · Page 2 · 2023-07-14

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

   See it on page 2, claim C-3ce7653be3

7. C-489cabb421

   Parcel 11 lies between the West and East Blocks; the planned collection route and East Block access road cross it.

   The planned collection route and

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

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

   Filed under EN-01, PE-05

   See it on page 2, claim C-489cabb421

8. C-4c5acf992f

   A county right-of-way permit is needed for any collection line in the Linnet Road right-of-way.

   A county right-of-way permit for any collection line in the Linnet Road right-of-way.

   Traffic and Access Memo - Tamsin Ridge Solar and Storage Project · DR-0020 · Page 2 · 2023-06-19

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

   Filed under EG-03, PE-05

   See it on page 2, claim C-4c5acf992f

9. C-579694c789

   A 1912 deed severed Parcel 9 coal and reserved the right to mine it by underground methods without liability for surface damage.

   A 1912 deed severed the coal beneath Parcel 9 and reserved the right to mine it

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

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

   Filed under EN-02, PE-05

   See it on page 2, claim C-579694c789

10. C-61e6db1965

    The Parcel 11 trustee has declined the standard option twice and asked for a purchase price well above appraisal.

    The trustee has declined the standard option twice and asked for a

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

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

    Cited by CO-02 · Filed under CO-02, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-61e6db1965

11. 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 EN-01 · Filed under EN-01, EN-02, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-7d33945087

12. C-7dce4e6e67

    Without Parcel 11, the collection line would follow Linnet Road right-of-way about 1.3 miles, needing a county right-of-way permit and adding cost.

    the collection line would follow Linnet Road in the

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

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

    Filed under EG-03, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-7dce4e6e67

13. C-9099731d6e

    An accommodation agreement with Brenwick is in draft and not signed; until then a lender will see an unsubordinated surface use right.

    in draft and not signed. Until it is, a lender will see an unsubordinated surface use right.

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

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

    See it on page 2, claim C-9099731d6e

14. C-9dcc852809

    No severed mineral estate other than coal (Parcel 9) and oil and gas (Parcels 2 and 5) was found.

    No mineral estate other than coal (Parcel 9) and oil and gas (Parcels 2 and 5) was found severed.

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 3 · 2023-04-18

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

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

    See it on page 3, claim C-9dcc852809

15. C-b22b20654d

    Memoranda of the solar leases for Parcels 2, 5 and 9 must still be recorded.

    Record memoranda of the solar leases for Parcels 2, 5 and 9, executed and acknowledged by the owners of

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 1 · 2023-04-18

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

    See it on page 1, claim C-b22b20654d

16. C-cd08e1f358

    Parcel 11 (Okerlund Family Trust) has no agreement, in negotiation, and is needed for collection route and East Block access.

    None (in negotiation) | No | No | Needed for collection route and East Block access

    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

    Filed under EN-01, PE-05

    See it on page 1, claim C-cd08e1f358

17. 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 EN-01, PE-03 · Filed under EN-01, PE-03, PE-05

    See it on page 1, claim C-d257ecfe8e

18. 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 EN-01 · Filed under EN-01, EN-02, PE-05

    See it on page 2, claim C-dcf3900993

19. C-ebcacfde9b

    No condemnation power is available to the Project.

    No condemnation power is available to the Project.

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

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

    See it on page 2, claim C-ebcacfde9b

20. C-faaf963eae

    An accommodation agreement or partial surface release from Brenwick Exploration is required for oil and gas lease areas to be occupied by the solar facility; otherwise no affirmative coverage.

    Record an accommodation agreement, or a partial release of surface rights, from Brenwick Exploration, LLC

    Commitment for Title Insurance No. ATA-23-0418 (Parcels 2, 5 and 9) · DR-0006 · Page 1 · 2023-04-18

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

    Filed under EN-02, PE-05

    See it on page 1, claim C-faaf963eae

• Resolve Parcel 11 by negotiation, or confirm the Linnet Road alternative (county right-of-way permit) and East Block access.
• Execute the Brenwick accommodation agreement, the Parcel 9 SNDA and memoranda of lease.
• Build a parcel control table with option expiry dates against the COD schedule.

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